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St. Sgt. Rodriquez returns by Melissa Parteka & Rich Spicer Now that the war is over some people may be wondering what it was like for service men who were stationed in the Middle East. One man, Staff Sargeant Mark Anthony Rodriquez, a native of Waco, Texas, was willing to talk to The Lumberjack about his experiences in Saudi Arabi: He fas teen Oth te miki for nine years and was deployed for action on November 5 returning to experiences, Rodriquez was quick to respond. Our first three months we stayed in apartments and we could get CNN.” weeks before the war ended, Rodriquez was moyed into the desert and had no access to the media reports. Upon. sie Peace Rodriquez was happy to be reunited with his family and friends. ”The hardest thing was being away from them letters. The mail took a week to get from Saudi Arabia to the US and two to four weeks from the US to Saudi Arabia. One of the things Rodriquez thought might be difficult upon into the experience at ACC - WAFB Huron Shore’s Campus. In reality the administration was more than helpful with the process. Currently Rodriquez is pursuing an accounting degree and is using the Huron Shores Campus ”as a spring board to Saginaw Valley State College.” Looking back on _ his experiences Rodriquez said, "I'm thankful to God for my safe return and having this thing over so quickly with so few casualties.” Rodriquez also mentioned that all In retrospect Rodriquez said his strongest emotion occurred when the war began. “To me it was a big let down . . . we thought they (Iraq) would come to their senses will carry with me the rest of my life.” Staff Sargeant Mark Anthony Rodriquez, nine year Air Force veteran, has returned from the Gulf War to his home base at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, educational. goals. ACC's Huron Campus. He credits college administrative assistance for his smooth reentry to college classes as he continues the pursuit of his Since its beginning on Jocal station WBKB TV, "Knowledge Bowl is a program nee involved and supported by the college. In the past, moderators have been Herm Bi Miesen of the Fine Arts Department. Judges for the weekly contest have been fauclty members and administrators Moreau, Science insturctor; Priscilla Homola, English “at the college. instructor; and D Pictured Soe ue oe oe Richard jordewyk, former Law Enforcement. reement instructor and James ACC instructors look to challenge Knowledge Bowl participants ‘by Traci Manning Alpena Community College has been involved in the WBKB Bowl is a academic skills through a series of questions on a variety of subjects from English to Math to Science. Dr. Richard Moreau and Nan Hall, both ACC faculty members, coordinate the judges who are ACC instructors or administrators and screen the ests ase Peer pressure’s impact on early drinking by John Eagen Studies show that young people begin using alcohol at an early age. In a Weekly Reader national survey 34% of fourth graders reported that they feel peer pressure fo try wine coolers, and 36% try beer, wine or liquor. At present, first. drinking ‘usually occurs around age 12 in contrast to age 16-17 in the 1940's and 1950's. THE PRIDE SURVEY (a The CLEAN TEAM Alpene, Michigan 49707 * (617)356-2311 THIS PAGE a ORED BY FLORIP & SMIGELSKI . ATTORNEYS. ATLAW... 1987. survey of more than 65,000 students) found 74% of 12th graders drinking beer, 88% drinking wine and 65% drinking distilled spirits“ -- percentages higher than for tobacco, marijuana andcocain Neatly. all high school seniors (92%) had experience with alcohol and two-thirds (66%) are current users (have used in the past 30 j p days). Manager, is pursuing the idea of to adaptabilty, clarity, correct English, content, and accuracy,” Moreau states. e Hall is the present moderator for the program and is paid by the TV station for each program. Hall improve the show and add excitement. Hall believes there are. some problems with the questions. She states, "We are finding the questions we have been ordering from the companies are really out questions subject drawn up by the teachers at the school. So far all the feedback The same survey found that 5% were daily drinkers and nearly 40% reported at least one occasion they had 5 or more drinks in a Tow. A recent survey of 27,000 New York public “hooked” on alcohol. 13% of young alcoholics (between ages of 12 and 19) and those suffering from other negative effects of alcohol use is 17.7 million. NIAAA ‘estimates the number of alcoholics alone is 10.5 million. school students ~ has ‘been positive regarding this program format j Hall alee wouldilike sco an award given by the college to a top player, for instance, a semester scholarshi; College is going to be associated with the television progam, then as faculty members we need to get peut it, aud iat it the best chosen for each competition from a pool of 14 volunteers. Hall is always looking for volunteers and. any staff persons can contact her at extension 306. Alcohol use is portrayed as a positive, enhancing experience to young people and there is a great deal of social pressure to drink. One:study reports that between the ages of 2 and 18, American © children see something _ lil 100,000 commercials for beer. A National Council on Alcoholism study found that adolescents and young adults who are more heavily exposed to alcohol ads on TV and in Magazines are. ‘more likely to GILLARD, BAUER, MAZRUM, a ace 109 E. CHISHOLM STREET [A, MI 49707 ALPEN (517)356-3444 ts ] | ac Nes an hath hy