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Banned Books Week 

Billington Library’s Banned Books Week events are running Oct. 5-9. The week offers a range of ways to push back against the book bans that have spread nationwide, a trend that has been building for years and has grown sharply since 2021. All events are free and open to everyone, and snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-noon | LIB 204
“This Is NOT NORMAL“: Banned Books and Children’s Literature, with special guest Dr. Marianne Kunkel. 

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | LIB 203
“It’s JARRING That These Books Were Banned!” Stop by JCCC’s Creative Writing Club table and try to guess the banned book. The event is come-and-go, so you can drop in anytime. 

Thursday, Oct. 8, 12:45-1:45 p.m. | LIB 204
“Tech Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To“: R.W. Singh, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems, will share information about how tech companies exploit users and how they can protect themselves. 

Friday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m. | LIB 204
BL Presentation, “Girls Love” edition: From Sapphic Stories to Toxic Yuri, with librarians Kristen Ramsdale, Dr. Barry J. Bailey and Andrea Thimesch, who will share about the history of sapphic stories 

 - Jasmine Wols 

Budgeting Workshop

JCCC Financial Aid is hosting a budgeting basics workshop  on Tuesday Oct. 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in room 101 of the Student Center.  

The interactive workshop combines real life budgeting activities and valuable financial tips.  

Budgeting is a helpful skill because it helps balance, covering your needs, enjoying your wants, reaching goals and avoiding financial stress.  

Many students take loans and credit cards to help cover expenses like housing, food, transportation and books. Budgeting habits in college can help manage your income, financial aid, monthly expenses and debt more efficiently. 

Six ways for establishing financial success are building financial responsibility, developing good spending and saving habits, avoiding debt and financial stress, enhancing money management skills, fostering open money conversations, and preparing for post-college financial life. 

When you learn to budget while in college, you are not faced with figuring it out once you graduate and start making money. Taking time to create healthy habits will help build the foundation for financial habits that stick with you in adulthood.  

– Asia Gulley 

Antici…..pation! The 6th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show at JCCC welcomes all 

The JCCC Gender Sexuality Alliance will host its sixth annual screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Wednesday, Oct. 14.  

From 6:00 to 9:30 pm, the event welcomes all to watch the movie and take part in other activities celebrating the junction of spooky season and queer culture on the FADS Center Lawn, weather permitting. The alternate location is Craig Auditorium (GEB 233).  

From 6:00 to 7:30 pm, attendees can enjoy T-shirt and bandana tie-dyeing as well as food from Scotty C’s food truck. Bring your blankets, towels, or low lawn chairs to lounge during the film from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Once the film ends, a costume contest concludes the event at 9:30 pm.  

The first 100 JCCC students will receive free food and prop bags with ID. To learn more about the event and RSVP, visit its Campus Labs page. 

– Annesah Jameel