Marvel babies hits comic stands

Hard core Marvel Comic fan boys are mouth breathing with glee to the launch of marvels newest character design; the Marvel baby.
 

Months of teaser images left us all wondering what they were thinking taking their shot at another flop but now the Lithographs and variant covers are here and being grabbed of the shelf with super speed. Marvel, being as cool as a polar bear’s toe nails, released A-babies versus X-babies which show case baby Avengers fighting baby X-Men.

 

The tots have a neighborhood royal rumble after Cyclops of the X-Men takes Bucky Bear away from Captain America’s crib and won’t give it back.
 

With over 40 fan-favorite characters appearing in the book, it’s bound to make anybody appreciate Marvel a little more for their shear genius. But don’t forget to thank Chris Claremont, who pioneered the way over 22 years ago.
 

This led to a type of x-babies in the late 90’s that portrayed the characters to be between the ages of eight and 10 and was highly unpopular, also occurring during a time when Marvel was facing bankruptcy.These babies are between the ages of four and six, which leaves it even more unrealistic for super heroes, but so cool because they don’t have adult personalities like they did previously; they are completely child-like.

“I under ordered because I had no idea they would be so hugely popular; it was a mistake, I know, because almost everyone that comes in asks about them and right now I am sold out until my new shipment arrives,” said the owner of Mill Geek Comics.
 

If you’re a Marvel fan I suggest you Google image these terrific tots and get on board.
 

Story by Danny Taylor

What does the end of the quarter mean to you?

For each person, the quarter ending might mean something a little bit different.

For some students that haven’t been here long, or running start students, it could mean just another set of credits and onto another quarter. For those graduating it may mean the finishing of a chapter and starting a new one.

“It means freedom and I get to sleep in and I get more money, but most importantly freedom. I am super overwhelmed with school taking four classes, I can’t wait for break,” said Stephanie Zucchero, a student at EvCC. Zucchero will be coming back for one more quarter before graduation.

Taking more than full time course credits is strenuous and plenty of work. The unique thing about EvCC is there are a variety of ages at all different stages of majors or degrees they want to accomplish. 

“[It] means I have more time for myself, more time for work, since doing work and school is pretty hard and time consuming,” said Ricardo Hereda. He is working construction with a framing company, and the quarter ending means spending more time with the family and friends.

The fall, winter and spring quarters are 10 to 11 weeks. Summer quarter is only eight weeks long, making it a vacation quarter for most students.

Especially being busy with holiday events with family, having a break before winter quarter starts up again is better for health.

“A 2012 study by the American College Counseling Association found that 37.4 percent of college students seeking help have severe psychological problems, up from 16 percent in 2000,” said Business Week reporter Di Meglio in an article on college students dealing with stress.

Students attending college these days have overwhelming issues. Going to school is stressful and costs of tuition are rising. Graduating students have jobs to locate and some have loans to pay back.

Even though school can be stressful, having a break can make attending bearable. Everyone needs a break every now and then.

Story by Jamie Jacobs