Happiness

HOUSI'S HAPPY CAMPERS

BY ISABELLE BROWN, CHELSEA VOGEL,
AND MATTHEW THIBODEAU

QUESTION: WHAT AT HCC MAKES YOU HAPPY WHILE YOU'RE HERE?

Raheem Smith says the part of HCC that makes him happiest is having a place where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. Housi students love to express themselves.

HCC students go hard in the paint.

Sophomore Jenna Palermo thinks HCC gives students a chance to show their talents to one another.

"My art was included in our student museum, which was great," 

Palermo said.

Jimmy Barbetti uses spray paint to create art on the block in the middle of the courtyard. 

Personal expression is the key to happiness.

Barbetti uses art to speak his mind in his up and coming local band called 'Scooped Up'.

Another HCC student finds solace in creating art, and even brought an old style boom box to the party.

Sophomore Sara Hussain finds joy in the simplicity life has to offer. "I love seeing everyone out in the courtyard all together in the nice weather," Hussain said. Hussain's happiness radiates outward onto all her friends, like Jake Berkowitz, as they enjoy the day outside (and free food and music).

Seeing HCC students out and about instead of sitting at a desk or in front of a screen was a refreshing change on campus. These dudes tossin' the disk were having the time of their lives. Alexander Sarrano shows his friends his pool skills in the Student Activities Center. On our way to take photos in the school gym, we were pleasantly surprised to find a group of students in the dance/music studio.  "Look at the smile on the conductor's face," Junior, Lucca Frieri said. Lucca Frieri spends a lot of time at the HCC gym, and finds happiness in taking time out of his studies to stay in shape. "We actually have great equipment to work with in our gym," Frieri said. Do you even lift bro? Above all, nothing makes HCC students happier than one thing. Free. Food. "I love food!" Meghan Brooks said. And just look how cute our professor is. So happy and free. Horizons Editor Martin Florestant conquers HCC one day at a time. This report of happiness has been brought to you by the Happy Campers of Housatonic Community College.