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Features October 28, 2003 Page 5 2003's 'A College Day for Women' Successful Student Hunters & Fireanns Photo by Connie Irland Volunteer Center was not Chris Engle the only organization Staff Writer involved in the event. Members of the Student Senate were also involved by taking pictures and assisting in preparations for the event. We are once again in the midst of hunting season. A large number of ACC students take advantage of the hunting opportunities the area has to offer, and try to squeeze as much of it into their busy schedules as they can. While carrying an unloaded firearm or A College Day for Women Keynote Speaker Kitty Donohoe autographs one of her CDs for fan. In regards to student turnout, Katie Bruski "would love to have more students involved as attendees." Many of those who attended the event are members of ALL, the Association of Life- long Learners, an organization geared toward retirees who wish to take specialized classes here at ACC. bow in a case in the trunk of a car is perfectly legal, it is seriously discouraged by the administration of ACC. KATIEPIZZA that were new to them" News Editor according to Katie Evans, secretary for the A College Day for Volunteer Center/ Women is an event that Spotlight Series. has been well received There were many throughout the 10 years presenters at A College that it has been in Day for Women, a existence. This year was majority of whom were no exception. considered to be Around 200 people "professionals in their attended the event, which field", according to Katie is centered around Bruski of the Volunteer introducing the women of Center, who coordinated Alpena to new the event. One such experiences that they may professional was Kitty not otherwise be able to Donohoe, the keynote enjoy. Women found speaker, who presented themselves "enthralled stories and songs from with stories and her childhood. Many in educational opportunities attendance wrote the Volunteer Center to express their enjoyment of such an original speaker and hoped that she would speak at the event next year. However, the For more information about A College Day for Women or other Volunteer Center events please contact Katie Bruski at 358-7335. Richard Sanderson offers tips on checking your oil during his session, "Your Car--Pain 'n the Neck or Pride and Joy?" With the popularity of hunting amongst students, it is important for these hunters to know the laws involving the carrying of items such as shotguns, rifles, handguns, bows, arrows, knives and ammunition. State law requires that such a device, while carried in a vehicle, must be unloaded and in a locked case, and not readily accessible to the driver. While transporting these items on the road from home to the hunting destination, it is not legal to possess these items in a weapons- free school zone. A weapons-fre school zone includes th building itself, th surrounding property, and parking lots on tha property. By bringing hunting device such as firearm or bow ont campus property including parking lots, student would b violating state law, an will receive punishmen upwards of 3 months i jail along with $2,000 i fines and 100 hour community service. The college can als take action against student who commit such an act and wil punish the student wit disciplinary actio including discharge o expulsion. "It's just a matter o common sense," sai ACC president, Do Newport, "that student don't bring these kinds o things on campus.' Newport states that thi policy is strictly enforce since past events such a school shootings and 9/11. If you plan to hun this fall, it is urged tha you please leave al hunting weapons an ammunition at a secur location that is off campus. The Lumberjack Seeks New Masthead New Face of Street Racing Drawing Contest will determine The Lumberjack's new look Entries must reflect the image of ACC and/or our community First Prize - $25 Secorid Prize - $10 Third Prize - $5 Submissions are due by: November 21, 2003 Contact any Lumberjack editor for details JON REID Staff Writer The face of street racing ihas changed. The fStereotypical muscle car heme has been replaced Mlith the high-revving sport iCOmpact genera. Cars equipped with nasal "Xhaust, air intakes, side ~ecals, spoilers and rims p.ave become commonplace. The history of street racing really started in the 1920's. Teenagers seeking freedom in an escapist hobby began fabricating their own cars from the vintage frames of 1920's and 30's Fords and Chevys. The first proven formula cars were the '32 Fords, which had the first ever V-8 engine. Street racing began to tak'e over whole city blocks, but the police were lax, it wasn't legal but considered harmless, even acceptable. The first street racing teams were formed in the 50's who collaborated on one high performance car, outfitted with a bored and stroked engine with headers and Mallory ignitions. Team identity was a necessary step in improving the overall anatomy of the sport. Stoplights had become unofficial street racing starting lines, and police began making arrests. The 70's were the decade of mu_scle cars. Heavy muscle cars for street racing were stocked with almost unlimited straight- line power, 600 horsepower engines, blowers and nitrous oxide systems, and CB radios that kept the street racers one step ahead of the police. The loss in stamina, power, and performance drove many street racers back to the sleek 1960's sports cars like the '68 Cougar and '67 Chevelle. Pol1ce failed to eliminate most gatherings, and street racing continued to remain a contest sport In the 80's street racing became a technology- driven event, with emphasis on suspension and handling, road feel, luxury ride, and gas efficiency. There was a hunger for "sleekness" in street racing cars. Street racing teams in Tokyo invented downhill racing, or drift racing. Japanese engines and transmissions became modern and computerized. A street racer could tweak the engine with a computer .instead of a garage. For the first time Japanese vehicles are entered into the street racing world, and become able to compete. Today with the release of movies such as The Fast and the Furious, more and more youth are entering the street-racing world. Strict fines and penalties are being imposed for those caught street racing. California has one of the largest racing scenes, and also the stiffest penalties - first time off enders can look forward to the following: Minimum county jail sentence of 24 hours and maximum of 90 days; Vehicle probably impounded for at least 30 days; Owner responsible . for vehicle's towing and storage charges ($1,000 or more); If owner fails to pay, vehicle could be sold at a lien sale; Anyone who aids or abets a street race also faces a maximum 90- day jail sentence. Is it worth the risk, probably not. Will youth continue to do it? History has proven so. ......... ~ .. ... ... " ... .... ... ............... ._ .............. - ............. ....