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Nikita Premiere Round Table: "3.0"by Carla Day at . Comments
Last season, TV Fanatic readers asked week after week for a Nikita Round Table. Well... ask and you shall receive!
Join Carla Day, Carissa Pavilica and Tiffany Vogt (from TV Addict) for the inaugural edition of the Nikita Round Table below, as there was much for to discuss from the premiere with the "new" Division, "The Dirty Thirty" and Michael and Nikita's impressive engagement. Hope you'll chime in each week.
First impressions of the "new" Division.
Tiffany: I'm very wary of the "new" Division under Ryan. It feels like it hasn't figured out how to function as a legitimate organization and actually doesn't work well within the constraints of obeying laws. It was set up to be a covert organization that operated outside of the laws, and that's how it works best. So Ryan's rigid approach may not work with its structure or its operatives, who weren't trained that way.
Carissa: It does seem a bit...rugged. Like a game of tug o' war, the operatives and Ryan aren't really sure what their roles are. They could all use a little weekend getaway. You know, rent a condo in the mountains, fall into each other's arms from high trees, that sort of thing. Ops into office arms and vice versa. I imagine lots of charts and graphs and perhaps learning how to work together by cooking a meal. Yes, I come from the business end of things.
Carla: It's a slicker looking headquarters. Have to love that sweet ride, too. I have to agree with Tiffany that Division was meant to be an unsanctioned, covert operation. It was under the purview of Oversight before, but that also was an under-the-radar organization. If the President tries to micro-manage Division, it will be a disaster.
Has Ryan gotten in over his head with running Division? He has no leadership experience, has never been in the field, and the President is already all over his case.
Tiffany: Ryan definitely seems to be overwhelmed and has not learned to trust his operatives yet. Plus, he seems prone to sliding down the slippery slope of too much power corrupts. That would be a shame, but it seems like he is showing signs of being too interested in his own political career at this point. Then, it also seems odd than an analyst is now running field operations. It's not a good match.
Carissa:They're all in over their heads with running Division. Thus my oh-so-exciting desire of chopping veggies and cooking meat on a weekend getaway. They really need to understand each others' strengths and weaknesses for these operations to go smoothly. He can't learn on the job. He'll get people killed.
Carla: At the end of last season, I was ecstatic that Ryan was going to be leading Division because I love the character and he is the antithesis of Percy and Amanda. Now, that he is in charge, I'm not so sure. He has no field experience and I'm afraid he could be easily manipulated by good or bad forces due to his inexperience.
What do you think about "The Dirty Thirty" mission being the backbone of the season?
Tiffany: "The Dirty Thirty" makes an excellent over-arching mission for this season. Can't wait to see them take down more of the rogue operatives that think they have escape the government's notice. They make for some fun villains to track and capture as well.
Carissa: It should be a lot of fun, and they've had rogues come back before, so we might get some great new talent who were just really mislead about the new direction come on board.
Carla:As long as the take-downs are kept original and fresh, I love the idea. I'm not too concerned about that though, as Nikita has always been a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat show. I'm very intrigued by Amanda's role with "The Dirty Thirty." How many decided to team up with her? And, what is her end game now? Exciting stuff coming, I can feel it!
How fitting was Michael and Nikita's engagement?
Tiffany: I loved Michael and Nikita's engagement! It felt perfect given who they are and how they are as a couple. It ended up being so romantic and funny. Very nicely done!
Carissa:If it had happened in any other way, it wouldn't have been Nikita! For a second, I thought he was going to rob the store to get a new ring. I was glad to see someone was oddly carrying the ring in their pocket. I guess stranger things have happened!
Carla: Loved it! The look on Nikita's face when he demanded her Glock and said why. Amazing! Because I can't watch or read the exchanges enough, here they are:
Michael: Give me the damn Glock!
Nikita: Where are you going?
Michael: To get your damn engagement ring. | permalink
Nikita: You had me at "Give me the damn Glock." | permalink
What are you looking forward to this season? Or, hope will happen?
Tiffany: Since Sonya seems to be giving Birkhoff the cold-shoulder, it would be nice to see him get another lady-love in his life. Plus, sending Birkhoff out in the field is always hilarious, so more of those aspects would be fun. It would also be great to see Alex and Sean get a chance to pursue their relationship.
Carissa: I can't wait for Owen to be back on a regular basis. He's my crush and I've missed him. Also, watching Alex in action is always a pleasure. The story is so open right now I can't think of anything I'm not looking forward to seeing!
Carla: I'm looking forward to Nikita struggling to adjust to this Division and having to answer to someone above her. While the action is what brings me to the show, it's the relationships that I just adore. I want to see more Michael-Nikita, Alex-Sean, some love for Birkhoff, and maybe even Ryan. And, like Carissa, can't wait for Owen to return.
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Maybe it's because of my male thinking pattern, but I don't see why people love Owen. He's just some guy with the personality of a brick, and I got really annoyed at his role last season, it just slowed down the tension in the middle of the season when it was getting crazy. Sure wife died blah blah former guardian blah blah but please he's no Roan. Ryan's righteous boy scout mentality is starting to get more and more annoying. Seems like just a tool of the government. He was a pretty crappy character and I have no reason why Nikita cares for him so much. So in summary
+Birkhoff -Ryan -Owen
and bring back Roan as a Zombie/Cyborg
What an idiot....
Soon, it will be time to bid adieu to NIKITA. The show had an impressive run,and covered much ground in its brief time,but if this engagement goes to the next level,I'm guessing the wedding episode will be the season--and the SERIES--finale. This is why I want to be one of the first to say (because I might not get a chance later), FAREWELL,LOVELY NIKITA. YOU MADE MY FRIDAY NIGHTS. MAY THE WIND BE AT YOUR BACK.
1. I think that the 'New' Division is nowhere near what it needs to be. Its like a odd one out. 2. Ryan is way over his head, he should give Michael more riegn because from the three of them he has more leadership experience. He also needs to confide in Nikita the stakes at which they are playing at so she can help. 3. The Dirty Thirty is very catching and I like that in they've multiplied the enemy. More dimensions and more things to play around with. 4. I thought the engagment was great. Michael and Nikita only wanted two things before they can retire and be together: Kill Amanda and Percy and destroy division. They killed Percy, Amanda is next they've repurposed division, got rid off the bad aspects of division. The engagment is a promise that they will get what they want, they just have to battle a bit more. 5. I expect that Ryan will begin to turn evil by seasons end. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. And he's way smarter than Percy or Amanda.
1. ? 2. Over his head, right now. 3. "The Dirty Thirty" can't be the only catalyst for our team. 4. Like a glove. 5. This is one of my TOP 5 shows. So just keep doing what you do Nikita.
Yay!! a nikita round table!! I loved this last episode! I wish it had more of Alex and Sean
Finally a Nikita round table :) ..... I hope it was me that helped encourage it lol.I know i've always been lobbying for one since the First season.
This was PERFECT engagement. really!
I also cant get enough from - Michael: Give me the damn Glock!
Nikita: You had me at "Give me the damn Glock."


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Veena Malik willing to bare for Playboy for $1 million
Pakistani controversial movie star Veena Malik, who made headlines for her controversial "nude" FHM India shoot, has revealed that she would pose clean off for world famous male adult magazine, Playboy for 1 million dollars. Looks like she has tried to jump in global western bold world.
During a recent interview, the Pakistani actress said that that she is a model and she will definatley pose 'nude' if she gets a $1million offer from the 'Playboy' magazine.
She said, "I'd think about it. Why would I say no? It's a great opportunity. I'd definitely go for that. "That is my job. I am a model and I would consider every single opportunity that comes my way."
Playboy magazine's photo shoot means nudity. It is quite sure that Veena Malik will soon stand nude in front of camera again after her semi-nude pose for male adult magazine FHM India shoot.


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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
Home Video Release Date (USA): February 23, 2010Animation Studio: Warner Brothers Animation
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This movie was cool, good voice acting, good animation and a pretty good idea. Though it seemed to be trying too hard to be longer, a lot of unneeded moments.Reply
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This film added a sertain freshness in the science fiction genre. Despite the questions like "Are there life forms in space?" now we have other dimensions wich gave us a good picture of the league's evil doubles. And we all liked them, from the bruttish version of Superman(Ultraman) to the seductivness of Superwoman and my favourite Owlman(James Woods) who proved to be everything that Batman will never be. Well after all "You can't beat your big brother Bruce"


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Aztec Conquest
Fino sherry, Bourbon, Triple sec, Chocolate extract, Orange bitters
Add all ingredients to mixing glass, top with ice and stir. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Created for a Taza Chocolate contest to come up with cocktails using their new extract.
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Submitted by mahastew on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 9:27pm.
I used a different fino and another, organic brand of chocolate bitters, otherwise all ingredients specified. It's tasty and interesting. There's something just a bit incongruous about the mix. The scent of orange and chocolate is delightful, however. 4/5.
Submitted by Zachary Pearson on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 8:39am.
Taking a guess here, it's that the Fino is too dry for the other ingredients - it 'leans out" the rich Bourbon, and adds saline/vinyl notes that are what you're finding odd. If you have some, try a dry Oloroso, which should be more rich and woody to pair with the Bourbon.
Submitted by mahastew on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:54am.
Wow, "saline" is a good call, I believe.
Submitted by Zachary Pearson on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 2:09pm.
Thanks. I love Fino sherries - I mean, how can you not love a wine that grows in soil like this?
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I expected the holiday decorations at Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris to be amazing, since it's no secret that Four Seasons does design well. I also expected the hotel to be elegant because this world-famous Parisian landmark property boasts a long list of awards and accolades.
All the same, it still took at least several minutes for my jaw to close after first experiencing the lobby, bar, lounge and restaurant all dolled up for the holiday season. Jeff Leatham, the artistic director responsible for this festive masterpiece, is pure genius.
The centerpiece is the open interior courtyard with a forest of light-filled trees surrounding a single "virtual" tree comprised entirely of brilliant bright white lights in constant motion. The effect is mesmerizing. The courtyard glows continually and is visible from most of the public areas. It's one of the few holiday venues I've seen that is equally spectacular, regardless of the time of day.
The glory of this display was not lost on our well-traveled eight-year-old Devon, who expertly joined the analysis: "Wow, Mom, there are lights everywhere. This hotel has very nice decorations! How many stars does it have?" LOL.
The fun part is that we were able to learn first-hand how Jeff creates his decorative magic. We took a Behind The Scenes tour hosted by Claudia Caringi, the recreation manager, who specializes in creating activities for younger guests staying at Four Seasons George V (bravo, that this city hotel offers this incredible resource to families).
During our tour, we were able to see Jeff's design studio and appreciate the gargantuan responsibility of managing flowers and seasonal décor for a brand like Four Seasons—in Paris. We also peeked in the Salon Anglais, where the Children's Christmas Party will take place on December 25 — a dreamy, cozy space, complete with kid-pleasing secret passageways. I can't imagine a more picture-perfect spot to meet Santa!
Our next stop was the kitchen—holiday treat central. Devon tried his hand at making Madeleine cookies, a French specialty, and cotton candy. The decadent highlight, however, was our introduction to the refrigerator storing all the hotel's pastries, where he was encouraged to pick anything his heart desired. Pure insanity.
The hotel is located just a few blocks from the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market with an array of kid-focused activities, including a "sledding" slide, ice skating on a pint-sized track, and mini-motorized bikes. What a tremendous way to kick off the 2011 holiday season!
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When we lived in London, I always went to Paris at Christmas time to shop and you post brought back memories of that – so fun! I have been to George V but haven't stayed there yet. It's definitely on my list.
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Description: This exhibition is comprised with images from the Photography Collection of Fundació\;n Televisa\, becoming a documentary and artistic tour through the real and imaginary arenas of Mexican wrestling or \;lucha libre. \;Entrenched within pop culture since the 1930s\, \;lucha libre \;has become for Mexicans an obsession harkening back to gladiator battles and Aztec warriors. The public is not resigned to the role of spectator\; but instead\, they fervently participate in the complex and boundless theatricality of \;lucha libre. \;The fights\, at once corporeal and symbolic\, bloody and cathartic\, have created unquenchable sources of imagination that transcend the limits of the ring. From television to comics\, graffiti to digital animation\, journalism to film\, there has not existed a medium of visual expression within Mexican pop culture or the fine arts of the 20th century that has not given tribute to the mythic \;luchador. \;\n
Website: http://www.molaa.com/Art/Exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/KATHARSIS.aspx\n


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Joanne Jackson Johnson
Canadian, b. 1943
Kangirsuk (Payne Bay), Nunavik (QC) May 1982, 1982
chromogenic print on paper
50.7 x 40.6 cm Image: 35.2 x 35.5 cm
Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Gift of Peter Dyck
Vista of the Inuit community of Kangirsuk (Payne Bay), Nunavik, nestled within the Ungava Bay's region rocky and snowy terrain. Inhabitants are pictured amongst their homes engaged in daily activities: children race bikes and play, building materials and oil drums lie in piles in the foreground, the snow melting around them.
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Newsmakers takes a look at Joplin redevelopment following the May 2011 tornado, with a look at accomplishments since then and plans for 2014 and the future. Guests on the program are Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr and David Wallace from Wallace Bajjali Development Partners. The program begins airing the week of December 15 on KGCS-TV.
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that the Cardinals Caravan will be returning to Joplin on Saturday, January 18, 2014. The event will begin at noon in Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. It will feature current players, Cardinals alumni and broadcasters. Children age 15 and under may get tickets at the door to receive autographs. Players planning to attend will be announced in January.
KGCS-TV received recognition from College Broadcasters Inc. in the annual college media competition. The Public Service Announcement "National Alliance on Mental Illness" was recognized a a television finalist. It was voiced by communication major Kristen Hanna.
The Joplin School District is preparing to open three new school buildings, constructed to replace some destroyed by the May 2011 tornadol The Newsmakers program airing the week of November 24 features information about those schools, with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Angie Besendorfer.
Missouri Southern's plans for a new baseball stadium and support from the Southern Foundation are the focus of the Newsmakers program airing on KGCS-TV the week of Nov. 17. The program features MSSU Baseball Coach Bryce Darnell and MSSU VP/Foundation Executive Director JoAnn Graffam. It airs weeknights on KGCS-TV.
The Newsmakers program airing the first week of November focused on Bright Futures and Operation College Bound in the Joplin School District. Guests discuss the programs in place to help students succeed and prepare for the future.
The Newsmakers interview program airing at the end of October featured a look at the Use Tax proposal on the November ballot in area communities. The program featured Joplin Finance Director Leslie Haase and Jasper County Commissioner Darieus Adams.
Two recent music performances from Missouri Southern State University began airing in mid-October on KGCS-TV. Viewers may see "Clarinets in Italy and Jazz with an Italian Touch," a performance held at Southern on October 2 and the "MSSU Music Gala" performance from Thursday, October 3. The programs will repeat throughout the remainder of the semester.
Ongoing efforts to clean-up from the lead mining days in the Joplin region were discussed in a Newsmakers program airing in October on KGCS-TV. The program includes representatives from federal, county and city government. Guests include Mark Doolan from the Environmental Protection Agency, Tony Moehr from the Jasper County Health Department and Dan Pekarek from the Joplin Health Department.
The current situation in the Middle East was the topic of discussion in a Newsmakers interview featuring Missouri Southern professors Dr. Conrad Gubera and Dr. Nic Nicoletti. Both share insight into the tensions throughout the region, from Syria to Egypt. The program airs evenings on KGCS-TV.
Many local communities are having elections in November regarding the Use Tax. The new edition of Chamber Chat airing on KGCS-TV explores the topic, with Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce President Rob O'Brian as the guest. The program airs weeknights on KGCS-TV.
KGCS-TV is covering lectures from the Italy Semester at Missouri Southern State University and airing them as the Missouri Southern Lecture Series. Programs include guest lecturers throughout the semester. The Gockel Symposium presentations will air September 29 and 30. The MSSU Lecture Series airs evenings on KGCS-TV.
Missouri Southern Sports are highlighted weekly on the MOShow, a program produced in cooperation with the Athletic Department at Missouri Southern State University. The program includes highlights from Lions sproting events and interviews with coaches and players. It airs Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 on KGCS-TV.
A new program featuring highlighted stories from the career of Joplin newsman Bob Phillips started airing in September on KGCS-TV. The Phillips Files features some of the many feature stories reported by Phillips during his career at KODE-TV. Phillips visited with many unique people during his long-running series of reports. He was honored in 2006 as a member of the Media Hall of Fame at Missouri Southern. The program may be seen Sunday and Tuesday evenings on KGCS-TV.
Coverage of Missouri Southern home football games continues this season with Southern Sports Sunday on KGCS-TV. The games are recorded and played back on the next Sunday evening. Students in the Department of Communication at MSSU produce the games, gaining valuable experience in everything from play-by-play announcing to camera work and directing.
A new display case in the broadcast lobby of Webster Hall at Missouri Southern State University captures steps in the advancement of audio and video recordings over the years. "The Evolution of Broadcast Recordings" showcases video recording items ranging from film and the earliest video reel-to-reel video recording tapes through the steps that included Beta, VHS and other tape formats to DVD recordings of today. On the audio side, display items include 78 RPM records from the turn of the 20th century, LP's, 45's, various stages of audio recording tape such as reel-to-reel and cassettes, to CDs. The display case also features items such as an early microphone, a tube from a 1980's era video camera and a film camera from the 1970's, used to record footage for the Southern football team. The display is highlighted in the first-floor broadcast lobby.
Newsmakers programs on KGCS in August included a look at the start of a new academic year for Joplin Schools, a look at redevelopment efforts in the city, and information about area Girl Scouts. The Joplin schools program featured Superintendent Dr. C.J. Huff, discussing the new year and updating viewers on the construction projects underway in the district. The Joplin redevelopment program featured David Wallace, with the city's master developer, Wallace Bajjali Development Partner. He discussed rebuilding projects in Joplin. The Girl Scouts program featured Lori Enyart from Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and Lisa Nelson and Gaia Thayer from a local troop. They discussed Girl Scouts today and local efforts to save Camp Mintahama.
Services provided by the City of Joplin and Joplin Disaster Recovery efforts are the focus of Joplin Insider programs airing on KGCS-TV. One program features information about the Joplin municipal court system and wastewater billing procedures, with Lamonte Ratcliffe and Leslie Haase. The other program provides an update on disaster recovery with Tony Robyn. Joplin Insider is hosted by Joplin Public Information Officer Lynn Onstot. The program can be seen evenings on KGCS-TV.
A new Newsmakers interview program features Dr. Alan Marble, President of Missouri Southern State University. The half-hour interview is his first on the program since he accepted his new position at MSSU. During the program, he shares information on his past, including memories of when he was a student at Southern and his career in business and higher education. Dr. Marble also shares thoughts about Missouri Southern and opportunities for the future. The program airs on KGCS-TV and is also posted on YouTube, with a link through the Newmakers page of the KGCS website.
Information about the 2013 Southern Media Showcase Day is now available on the KGCS website. The annual competition for area high school students includes categories in print and video. The event will be held Thursday, December 5 at Missouri Southern State University.
Newsmakers programs airing in July featured an update on news from the State of Missouri and public safety in the City of Joplin. In a program airing mid-July, Missouri State Representative Charlie Davis reviewed the past legislative session and issues facing the state. Another program in July featured Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles and Joplin Police Chief Lane Roberts discussing public safety in the city.
The Newsmakers interview program in late June focused on the Joplin Public Library, in an interview with Library Director Jacque Gage. She discussed library facilities and proposed plans to build a new library as part of Joplin redevelopment. She also provided information about the summer reading program and other activities.
KGCS provided an opportunity for local viewers to take a look at the past in Joplin, with the presentation of two historical films focusing on the city. "Go Town USA" features Joplin in the mid-1960's, as it transitioned from a mining town to a regional center. "1973 Joplin Centennial" looks at Joplin as the city celebrated its 100th anniversary. Both films capture city scenes and feature people from the community. They may be seen in the evenings on KGCS-TV.
Four retiring faculty members from Missouri Southern State University are featured in Newsmakers interviews airing on KGCS-TV. The interviews feature Dr. John Knapp, Dr. John Messick, Dr. John Messick, and Dr. Ann Wyman. They are also posted for viewing on the KGCS website.
The new Career Paths program for the Joplin School District was the focus of the Newsmakers program airing on KGCS-TV during the week of May 26. The interview featured information about the development of new curriculum and programs for students in the school district.
KGCS-TV provided live and recorded coverage of area 2013 commencement ceremonies in May. Two ceremonies for Missouri Southern State University were shown live Saturday May 11. The following day, ceremonies for Carl Junction High School aired. The Joplin High School commencement aired live at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19. DVD's of all prograsm are available for purchase from the station at www.mssu.edu/kgcs .
Missouri State Senator Ron Richard was the guest of the Newsmakers interview program airing throughout the week of April 21 on KGCS-TV. During the program, he discussed issues facing the state as well as legislation affecting the Joplin region, including funding for redevelopment projects in Joplin.
KGCS-TV and the Department of Communication presented the annual Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards to print and broadcast professionals who made a significant impact locally. This year's honorees are John David, Executive Vice President of Radio for the NAB and Steve and Kathy Fairchild, former publishers of the Lawrence County Record. Between the three, they have more than 100 years of media experience.
The Newsmakers program airing the first week of April featured an update on Joplin's redevelopment plans following the May 2011 tornado. David Wallace, CEO of Wallace Bajjali Developmnet Partners, Joplin's master developer provided an update on projects underway. They include a theatre/library complex and senior living complex. He also discussed funding and future projects.
KGCS-TV has covered Joplin city government for more than 25 years, through coverage of City Council meetings and Newsmakers interview programs. A new program developed in cooperation with the city will allow citizens to obtain more in-depth information from the city. "Joplin Insider," a new interview program focuses on new topics each month. The program is hosted by Joplin Public Information Director Lynn Onstot and produced at KGCS-TV. The first program featured an interview with Keith Stammer, emergency management director for the City of Joplin and Jasper County. Topics discussed include emergency preparedness, tormado sirens and storm shelters.
KGCS concludes its coverage of Missouri Southern Basketball with the home first-round MIAA Conference tournament game for the women's basketball team. The game on March 5 against Northwest Missouri State University was recorded for replay and aired on the station.
Services to help citizens with income taxes and students with their FAFSA were featured on a Newsmakers interview in March. Dr. David Smith from the MSSU Accounting Department discusses the VITA services offered on campus and MSSU Financial Aid Director Becca Diskin provides information for students and families needing to complete the FAFSA for financial aid.
For more than 30 years, the Area Agency Region 10 has served adults ages 60 and older. Programs include the Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, Caregiver programs and Ombudsman programs. An upcoming edition of Newsmakers provides an update on the agency and its services, with two agency representatives, Teresa Rife, Family Caregiver Coordinator, and Charlotte Crum, Ombudsman Coordinator. They discuss the growing demand for services in the region.
A special edition of the Newsmakers interview program in February presents a preview of major-league baseball. The program features interviews with players and team representatives from the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, when they visited Joplin on their annual caravan tours.
Safety at Missouri Southern State University is the focus of a Newsmakers interview on KGCS-TV. The program follows up on the active shooter drill held on campus in January, with discussion about plans in place to inform people on campus in the event of an emergency. Ken Kennedy, MSSU Police Chief, and Bob Harrington, MSSU Physical Plant Director and Risk Manager, discuss emergency preparedness efforts.
February began with a Newsmakers program focusing on George Washington Carver National Monument and Black History Month. The monument was the first established to honor an African American. Park Ranger Curtis Gregory shared information about Carver and programs planned at the park.
The Newsmakers interview program airing at the end of January features Joplin Mayor Melodee Colbert Kean. During the interview, she reflects on the "state of the City" as the new year gets underway, and rebuilding efforts continue in Joplin. The interview aired the week of January 27th on KGCS-TV.
The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan returned to Joplin on Saturday, January 19. Players and team representatives were in Taylor Performing Arts Center on the Missouri Southern Campus. After a brief program, autographs were available for youth ages 15 and under. Tickets were sold for door prize drawings, with the proceeds to benefit the United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. Players attending included Shelby Miller and Seth Maness. Cardinals alumni attending include John Mabry, Cal Eldred, and Alan Benes. Broadcaster Al Hrabosky served as emcee. The visit was sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals, Zimmer radio and KGCS-TV.
KGCS provides televised coverage of Missouri Southern women's and men's home conference basketball games. Staff, faculty and students of KGCS-TV work together to record the games for rebroadcast as part of Southern Sports Sunday programming.
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that their annual Cardinals Caravan tour will visit Joplin again in 2013. The event is planned for noon on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern. KGCS-TV is helping to sponsor the visit. More details will be available closer to the date of the visit.
Newsmakers features an interview focusing on Missouri Southern Cross Country. Men's coach Tom Rutledge and one of his runners, Eric Schott, share experiences from the NCAA Division II National Championship Meet, which was held in Joplin in November. Rutledge, who has announced that he is retiring next year, also reflects on the development of cross country at MSSU and his career as a coach.
KGCS worked with other media areas of the Department of Communication to sponsor the annual Southern Media Showcase Day event on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. The program brought in 350 area high school students for speakers and award presentations.
KGCS provided production support for the presentation of "Elfin Magic: An Ozark Mountain Christmas," a benefit show for the Ronald McDonald House. The show featured Branson entertainers. It will air in November and December on KGCS-TV.
The Newsmakers program features a look at the City of Joplin for two programs in November. The program airing the week of Nov. 11 focuses on rebuilding plans, with City Manager Mark Rohr and David Wallace from the Master Developer firm, Wallace Bajjali Development Partners. The discuss proposed plans for projects in the city. The Newsmakers interview is posted on YouTube for viewing. Another program airing the week of November 18 features an update on public works projects projects such as road construction in Joplin. Public Works Director David Hertzberg and Assistant Public Works Director Jack Schaller discuss the many projects planned in Joplin.
KGCS continues to provide coverage of the monthly meetings of the Missouri Southern Board of Governors. The meetings, held on the third Friday of the month are recorded and replayed the next Sunday evening.
KGCS participated in Homecoming 2012 at Missouri Southern State University. In addition covering the football game, the station provided coverage of the Homecoming Parade, honoring the 75th Anniversary of the University. Students announced the parade and provided production support for the telecast, which aired on KGCS-TV.
(Left) Zach Goad operates camera at the parade (Right) Kristen Hanna and Shonte Clay announce the parade.
One of the 2012 Outstanding Alumni recipients, Carol Parker from KSN-TV, visited with students from the Introduction to Public Relations class in the KGCS studio on Friday, October 5.
KGCS provides coverage of Thailand Semester lectures from the campus of Missouri Southern State University. The lectures are recorded and aired as part of the Missouri Southern Lecture Series on the station. The programs may be seen weekday evenings on KGCS-TV.
KGCS brings football fans complete game coverage of Missouri Southern football games as part of Southern Sports Sunday.
Home games for the Lions are recorded on Saturdays and replayed Sunday night.
Students from KGCS and the Department of Communication produce the games.
Student positions include:
2012 marks the first time commuincation students are producing live play-by-play home football games on KXMS radio, the University's radio station at 88.7 FM.
(Left) Students operate camera equipment from the top of the Press Box. (Right) 2012 marks the first year home games are broadcast live on the University's radio station, KXMS 88.7FM.
The start of the new academic year at Missouri Southern State University was the focus of the Newsmakers interview program on KGCS-TV. MSSU President Dr. Bruce Speck shares his thoughts about the new year, and topics of continuing interest to Southern, including the campus master plan, program prioritization and the budget. A link to the program may be found elsewhere on the KGCS-TV website.
KGCS provides a look at the upcoming school year and ongoing plans to rebuild schools in the Joplin School District, in a Newsmakers interview airiing in August. The program features Assistant Superintendent Dr. Angie Besendorfer and School Board member Michael Landis. It aired evenings prior to the tart of school in mid-August. A link to the program may be found on the KGCS website.
KGCS provided live and recorded coverage of the special Joplin City Council work session on July 9. During that session, the master developer working with the city on tornado recovery projects, Wallace Bajjaili Development Partners, outlined nearly $800 million worth of proposals for the city. The session aired live Monday, July 9 p.m. and replayed Tuesday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Newsmakers programs airing in July featured a look at two popular area outdoor attractions, the George Washington Carver National Monument and Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center. The interviews provided information about ongoing activities and special events planned at the sites. Another interview airing at the end of the month featured Joplin Police Chief Lane Roberts, discussing developments and programs in his department.
An edition of the Newsmakers interview program airing in June featured the new Executive Director of the United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas, Dr. Bev Crespino-Graham. During the interview, she shared information about how the agency works to serve the needs of the region.
The Department of Communication and the Society of Professional Journalists Southwest Missouri Pro Chapter invited area journalists, instructors, students and others wanting to learn about accessing public records to attend the Access Across America II Project on Tuesday, June 26. The free program was held in Spiva Library at Missouri Southern.
KGCS provided live coverage of commencement ceremonies for two high schools and Missouri Southern State University in May: The Carl Junction High School Commencement on Sunday, May 13, Missouri Southern ceremonies on May 19 and Joplin High School on Monday, May 21. DVD's of each ceremony are available for purchase from KGCS, at a cost of $20. For order forms, see the KGCS home page or contact Judy Stiles, KGCS General Manager at 417-625-9777.
KGCS-TV presented awards to students at the annual Department Communication Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 2 at Missouri Southern State University. The presentations included the Ruth I. Kolpin Scholarship and recognition of students for their contributions at KGCS-TV.
The Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcasting Scholarship, an endowed scholarship through the Missouri Southern Foundation, was awarded to two students for the 2012-2013 academic year. This year's recipients are Abigail Warner from Illinois and Xiaoyu (Jamie) Wu from China. The Kolpin Scholarship was established in 2003 to honor one of Southwest Missouri's pioneers in broadcasting
Station awards were also presented to students from KGCS. Kisa Clark from Neosho, MO was recognized as the Student of the Year. Two students shared the Volunteer of the Year Award, Jacob Hamilton and Wes Underwood. The program of the year award was presented to the documentary "Not An Ordinary Kansas Garden," produced by Kisa Clark. Four students received certificates of appreciation for their contributions to the station: Jared Parise, Nathan Stanley, Alisha Culbertson, and Michael Woodruff.
The Regional Media Hall of Fame at Missouri Southern State University honored two media professionals at an awards dinner on Thursday, April 19. This year's awards recognized photojournalist Mike Gullett and the President/CEO of the Missouri Broadcasters Association, Don Hicks. The Regional Media Hall of Fame honors professionals who have made an impact regionally throughout their careers.
KGCS-TV provided video production and recorded the House Concert with the Ying Quartet, a performance to benefit Pro Musica on Monday, April 16. The performance featured live chamber music in the home of a Joplin-area resident. KGCS students, faculty and staff provided on-location production coverage. In addition to a performance for those in attendance, it was streamed live on the Joplin Globe website and recorded for rebroadcast on KGCS-TV. The concert was designed to support Pro Musica and future events in Joplin.
Students involved with KGCS-TV at Missouri Southern State University received a number of honors from the recent Missouri Broadcast Educators Association Student Media Awards competition. Those awards include projects in documentary scriptwriting, documentary production, news scriptwriting and music videos. Kisa Clark received a first place award for the script for her documentary, "Not an Ordinary Kansas Garden." Michael "Woody" Woodruff received a first place award for his production work on the project "The Life of Water." Kate Inmann received a first place award for her news script for the story "Joplin Business Recovery Fund." An Honorable Mention award went to Aaron Durall for his music video "Some Still Love You."
Political coverage prior to the April 3 election continued on KGCS during March. On Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m., KGCS presented a forum for candidates for Joplin City Council and on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m., KGCS presented a forum focusing on the Joplin School District bond issue proposal.
Seventh District Congressman Billy Long appeared on the Newsmakers interview airing the week of March 18th on KGCS-TV. Congressman Long discussed news from Washington D.C., including the economy, the budget and concerns raised by contsituents.
KGCS-TV debuted the documentary "If These Walls Could Talk ... Joplin's Newman Building" at a special birthday celebration for the City of Joplin on Friday, March 23. The program highlights history of the more than 100 year-old building that now serves as Joplin City Hall. The program is available for purchase as a DVD through KGCS-TV.
KGCS-TV provided live coverage of the debate among three Missouri Republican candidates for United States Senate in Missouri on Monday, March 12 in Corley Auditorium on the MSSU campus. The three candidates Todd Akin, John Brunner and Sarah Steelman, are facing off to determine who will challenge the current U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill. A media panel asked questions, and questions were submitted by audience members. The debate was a cooperative venture between KGCS-TV, Zimmer Radio, The Joplin Globe, the Southwest Pachyderms and the MSSU College Republicans. It was sponsored by Tamko Building products.
The proposed $62 millionollar bond issue for Joplin Schools was the subject of Newsmakers programs airing on KGCS-TV during March. In one program, Joplin Schools Superintendent Dr. C.J. Huff explained the proposal and plan to rebuild schools destroyed in the May 2011 tornado. The other program featured Joplin Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Angie Besendorfer sharing information about 21st Century Learning and how new approaches will be integrated into schools.
Students, faculty and staff with KGCS-TV worked with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce to cover the annual "Dancing with the Joplin Stars" event on March 3. KGCS provided crews to help with the live streaming of the competition. The program also aired later on KGCS-TV. Dancing with the Joplin Stars is a funding raiser for the Chamber of Commerce Art in Public Places projects, designed to commission and install public art in the community.
The Missouri state champion Constitution Team from Joplin High School was featured on the Newsmakers interview airing the last week of February. The program featured interviews with the coach and students from the team, discussing their success and plans for the national competition in Washington D.C. in April.
The Young Professionals Network is the focus on the Chamber Chat program airing on KGCS. The program is hosted by Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce staff member Kirstie Smith and produced by KGCS-TV.
St.Louis Cardinals baseball fans had an opportunity to get a look at the World Series Trophy and hear from Cardinals players in the Newsmakers program which aired throughout the week of Feb. 12. The program included on-location interviews at the trophy visit to Joplin and in-depth interviews with players as they visited Joplin for the caravan tour.
The Newsmakers interview program for the first week of February featured an interview with Missouri Southern State University President Dr. Bruce Speck. He discussed the challenges facing MSSU and higher education, following up on proposed budget cuts by the State of Missouri.
KGCS continued coverage of the MSSU Women's and Men's home basketball games. Students provided the coverage, from announcing and camera work to producing and directing. Games were recorded and replayed the next night on KGCS-TV.
KGCS provided complete coverage when the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team presented its action plan to local leaders. The presentation included the Joplin City Council, the Joplin Schools Board of Education, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duquesne City aldermen. The plan was developed through citizen input following the May tornado.
KGCS aired Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's State of the State Address, when he spoke to the General Assembly in Jefferson City. The speech aired Tuesday, Jan. 17.
The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan visited Joplin on Sat. Jan. 14, at noon in the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.
The program was open to the public, free of charge. It featured a chance to hear from players, for youth to get autographs, and to win door prizes.
Players appearing included pitchers Jason Motte, Mitchell Boggs and outfielder Shane Robinson. Former players Danny Cox and Jason Simontacchi and broadcaster Mike Claiborne also attended. KGCS broadcast the program live and replayed it the next week.
KGCS announces that the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan is coming back to Joplin! Team representatives and players will appear at MSSU's Leggett and Platt Athletic Center at noon on Saturday, January 14. The program is open to the public, free of charge. More details will be available after the first of the year.
KGCS provided recorded coverage of MSSU Department of Music concerts and programs from the Fall semester. The programs included vocal performances, jazz concerts and orchestra concerts.
KGCS provided live coverage of the Missouri Southern State University commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 17th. DVDs of the ceremony are on sale, with proceeds benefitting the MSSU student broadcast organization.
KGCS covers Missouri Southern home conference basketball games again during the 2011-2012 season. Students provide the play-by-play and announcing, as well as production work for the sports coverage. The games are recorded and replayed on KGCS (Thursday night for Wednesday games and Sunday night for Saturday games).
KGCS and the Department of Communication held the 15th annual Southern Media Showcase Day on Thursday, Nov. 3. The event attracted more than 250 area high school students. It featured guest speakers from CNN, Tomeka Jones and Shannon Travis. Two local media professionals made presentation, Josh Marsh from KZRG radio and Mike Gullett, professional photographer. The day included the presentation of awards to students in print and video competition categories.
KGCS students assisted ESPNU crew members covering the One State, One Spirit benefit basketball game featuring the Missouri Tigers vs. the Missouri Southern Lions, held on October 30. Students also shot video and conducted interviews for station coverage of the game.
KGCS provided coverage of the Missouri Southern Homecoming Parade and Game, held on October 1. The day included the parade with bands from area schools and MSSU participants, followed by the game with the Lions against Missouri Western.
KGCS featured Missouri Southern State University football on "Southern Sports Sunday." Saturday home games are recorded, with students, faculty and staff serving as the production crew. They are replayed the next night, starting at 7 p.m.
KGCS features lectures from the Egypt Semester at Missouri Southern State University. The lectures are recorded and replayed in their entirety on the station. Guests from around the country will be visiting MSSU this semester, focusing on a wide variety of topics tied to Egypt. Lectures air as the "Missouri Southern Lecture Series" on KGCS-TV.
The "Newsmakers" interview program continues to focus on post-tornado news. Topics covered in August include an interview with Joplin Schools Superintendent Dr. CJ Huff, an interview with local media representatives following up on their tornado coverage, a visit with AmeriCorps representatives about volunteer efforts, and an interview focusing on the psychological impacts of the tornado in the Joplin region.
KGCS airs the two-hour television program "Yakov Smirnoff's Stand Up for Joplin." The program airs Monday, Aug. 22 and Wednesday, Aug. 24, with future airdates planned.
KGCS students, faculty, and staff assist with the television production work on the comedy show presentation "Yakov Smirnoff's Stand Up for Joplin," held at Missouri Southern State University on July 19th. The free performance for Joplin residents featured Smirnoff and other comedians.
The summer edition of the interview program "Chamber Chat" features Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce President Rob O'Brian discussing efforts to help businesses affected by the tornado. The program airs in the evenings on KGCS-TV
KGCS continues to provide informational programming to the community following the Joplin tornado. Programs include Newsmakers interviews updating the recovery and clean-up process, and airing of Joplin City Council and Joplin School Board meetings.
KGCS is recognized by the Missouri Broadcasters Association for the production of a Public Service Announcement for Joplin Habitat for Humanity. The station received a Certificate of Merit at the MBA annual awards program.
KGCS serves the Joplin community in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that hit on May 22. The station provides informational programs and supports media activities held at Missouri Southern State University, including the May 29 visit of President Obama to a community memorial service.
KGCS debuts the new "Newsmakers" interview set, airing an interview featuring the 2011 recipients of the Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards: Dowe Quick, Susan Redden, and Jim Jackson.
KGCS recognizes students for their contributions to the station,at the annual Communication Department Recognition ceremony. Awards presented for 2011 included: Program of the Year - KGCS Campus Update, Volunteer of the Year - Kisa Clark, Student of the Year - Preston Jones. Two recipients for the Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Scholarship were also announced, Kwinna Glades and Justin Coale.
Student entries from KGCS-TV receive awards from the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association, a competition among universities and college media programs in the state of Missouri. Awards received include: First Place/News Script - Kate Inman, Honorable Mention/Video PSA - Sabrina Hooker, Honorable Mention/Video News Show - Kisa Clark & Eric Crosswhite, and Honorable Mention/Video News Package - Kisa Clark.
April 14, 18 and 21 - KGCS presents televised coverage of the Missouri Southern Student Athlete Talent Show. The program, held on April 6, benefitted the Make A Wish Foundation, and featured athletes performing on stage in Taylor Performing Arts Center.
April 14 - KGCS and the Department of Communication honor three local media professionals, at the Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. The three honorees have worked in local news for more than 30 years each.Those being honored are: Susan Redden, The Joplin Globe, Jim Jackson, KSNF-TV, and Dowe Quick, KOAM-TV. More information can be found on the Hall of Fame page.
March 16-19 - A group of six students and a faculty member attend the annual National Broadcasting Society (NBS) Convention in Los Angeles, California. Sessions include information of a wide variety of subjects related to broadcasting and communiations.
March 5 - "Dancing with the Joplin Stars" is covered and televised by KGCS-TV. Faculty, staff, and students produce the television coverage of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce event, held at Downstream Casino.
KGCS televises a live public forum, produced by KGCS-TV and The Joplin Globe, with support from Empire District Electric Company. The program,'"The Cold Truth: Pseudoephedrine and Meth Labs" focused on proposals to limit sales of pseudoephedrine to prescriptions only, and examined the problems resulting from methamphetamine drug production and use.
January 15 - KGCS helps host the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan visit to Joplin. Close to 1000 fans gathered at the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center at Missouri Southern to hear from current players, former players and Cardinals Broadcaster John Rooney.
KGCS provides coverage of MSSU women's and men's home conference basketball games, with live coverage on game days and repeat broadcasts the next day.
November 4 - High school students from around the region gathered at MSSU for the annual Southern Media Showcase Day. Andre Smith, Deputy New Media Editor at The News Journal in Delaware presented the keynote address, and a media panel spoke to students. Awards were presented to video and print students.
Telecasts of Missouri Southern State University home football games are featured on "Southern Sports Sunday," airing on KGCS.
Judy Stiles, KGCS-TV General Manager was recognized as one of the "15 Most Influential Women" by the Joplin Tri-State Business Journal. The award was presented at a luncheon in downtown Joplin. An independent panel of judges selected the 15 individuals, with more than 80 women from the tri-state area nominated this year.
July 20 - KGCS presented a live "Candidate Connection" program, featuring candidates for the 7th District Congressional seat in Missouri. It was presented in cooperation with The Joplin Globe and through support from Tamko Building Products.
The 2010 Missouri Broadcasters Association production competition recognized the KGCS program "Four State Night Files" as the winner in the Class III Television category. The program was produced by MSSU Communication major Sam McDonald.
KGCS-TV recognized students for their contributions to the station, at the annual Communication Dept. awards ceremony. Awards presented include: Student of the Year - Preston Jones, Volunteer of the Year - Kisa Clark, Producer of the Year - Brooke Lairmore, Meritorious Service - Erica Miranda and Matthew Porte, Certificate of Appreciation - Logan Beckett, Producer Recognition - Kate Inman, Brooke Lairmore, Kisa Clark, and Preston Jones.
The Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Journalism Scholarship was presented to two students at KGCS-TV, Emily Seigel and Jordon Schultz.
KGCS-TV and the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University presented the Regional Media Hall of Fame Award to Bill Grigsby, nationally-known broadcaster who started his career in Joplin. Grigsby attended Joplin Junior College and worked for The Joplin Globe and WMBH radio in Joplin. His career accomplishments included 46 years with the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as coverage of many major sporting events.
The annual Missouri Broadcast Educators Association student competition recognizes three KGCS students. Rachel Roberds and Annie Clarkson received a first place award in scriptwriting category for commercials, promos and public service announcements. Preston Jones received an honorable mention awards in the corporate/promotional video category.
KGCS-TV, in cooperation with The Joplin Globe and Empire District Electric Company presented a live telecast, "Candidate Connection." The program featured the candidates seeking general council seats on the Joplin City Council. Representatives from KOAM-TV, The Chart and The Joplin Globe served on the media panel.
Close to 1000 people filled Young Gymnasium at MSSU for the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan on Saturday, Jan. 16. The program included comments from the Cardinals players and autographs for fans. KGCS helped host the event in Joplin.


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The journey to Ellis Island, New York
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The immigrants' journey to Ellis Island
The problem for many of those who wanted to emigrate was that they couldn't find any regular employment in the first place. Without steady income, saving such a fare could be difficult if not impossible.
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The pre-paid ticket was, then, an essential feature of the continuing exodus from Ireland. Without it, much smaller numbers would have made the journey to Ellis Island and America.
There were, however, what we now call 'standby' tickets. They were cheaper than reserved tickets and could be bought by those who were prepared to wait. Such price variations were advertised through newspapers and a dense network of shipping agencies.
'Through' tickets were also available. For example, the Lanagan family of Antrim received a pre-paid ticket to Rochester, Pennsylvania, in 1903. Bought in the USA, it cost a total of $75 10c for Robert, his wife Margaret and their three-month-old son, Robert John.
The journey to Ellis Island: reaching the port of departure
With the cost of passage secured, the next stage in the journey to Ellis Island was getting to the port of departure. Towards the end of the 19th century, some 90% of all Irish emigrants made the sea crossing in iron hulled steam ships.
These were big, with a capital B, compared with the sailing ships that had transported earlier waves of emigrants, and they needed deep water ports, so most of the 'trade' in transatlantic crossings departed from Liverpool in England and then made stops in Queenstown (Co Cork) or Londonderry.
For those with homes in the west/southwest or the north it was convenient to stay at home until the newspapers or the local shipping agent brought news that the ship had been cleared for departure in Liverpool. They could then take a train to Queenstown or Londonderry and save accommodation costs in port.
Liverpool, however, offered passengers the greater choice of crossings and the lowest fares, and the route from Ireland to England was well-established.
Although there were other routes to Liverpool, the majority of emigrants travelled via Dublin's Kingstown port (now renamed Dun Laoghaire). This port had had its own rail line to Dublin since 1834 and had been connected to the main network since 1856.
From here, mail, livestock and cargo ships offered deck passage across the Irish Sea, a notoriously fickle stretch of water.
By 1896 the shortest sea crossing, to Holyhead on Anglesey, took under 3 hours, while the steamer to Liverpool took four. In foul weather, the journey could be twice as long.
In 1911, some 80 ships crossed from Kingstown to Britain every week, most of them crammed with migrants. Some already had onward tickets; others planned to save their fare while working in England. No passenger lists were made.
The journey to Ellis Island: via Liverpool
What records survive in Liverpool?
Very few who arrived in Liverpool could go direct to a waiting ship. They were usually told to arrive in the city two days before sailing. Typically, they had to find themselves a place to stay, visit the emigration agents or ship brokers agency, and make sure all was in order for their departure.
The boarding houses had a reputation for being pretty awful, and the huge bustling city held many dangers for unwitting and unworldly emigrants. All sorts of scams abounded such as charging exhorbitant fees for storing luggage, or overcharging for accommodation.
By the turn of the century, these problems were fewer because the steamship companies started to look after their passengers and limited their exposure to these potential dangers. They were met on arrival and taken to boarding houses and hostels that were either affiliated or owned by the steamship lines.
Unfortunately there are no records of which properties the shipping companies owned, nor are there records of who stayed where (except those who were in port on census nights, of course.... see link box below). Passports or other state documentation was not required for emigrants from Britain and Ireland at this time.
Passengers and their luggage were collected from their accommodation on the day of departure (or the evening before, depending on tides) and taken to the quay where they either boarded their ship or were carried by boat to their ship waiting in the estuary.
The class-conscious journey to Ellis IslandBy the end of the 19th century, the biggest transatlantic liners made their journey to Ellis Island with 1900 people onboard. About 500 would be employees and about 1100 would be steerage passengers. The rest were 'cabin class' passengers.
Steerage had historically been a dark, noisy, smelly, stuffy deck of large bunk dormitories. There was little or no privacy, and access to open deck was limited. From 1895, 'closed' berths began to appear in steerage, and offered some privacy. By the outbreak of WW1, 30-50% of tickets were for this 'New Steerage' arrangement.
Another big change to standards of passage had been the introduction of 2nd class tickets. Known as 2nd Cabin passengers, immigrants were offered improved food (and four meals a day instead of three as in Steerage), improved ventilation and more space. It was a much better option, and came to be recognised as good value, especially by families and single women.
Mary's journeyMy grandfather's eldest sister, Mary, who made the journey to Ellis Island in October 1901, was one of thousands who received a pre-paid ticket. Aged seventeen, she appeared in the 1901 Irish census a few months earlier with no form of occupation, despite her formal education having ended two years previously.
She was probably more than aware that her chance of finding work was limited if she remained at home. My family lived in the southwest of Cork and subsisted on a small patch of garden. On the 1901 and 1911 censuses her father described himself as an egg dealer which sounds a lot grander than the reality. They had a few chickens and sold eggs from a cart at Rosscarberry market. He got labouring jobs as and when he could.
Mary was one of five children still living at home, my grandfather and his brother having secured junior but welcome employment with the Post Office in London. Her big brothers sent money home but they were still little more than kids themselves and their pay would have not stretched to much. Mary's prospects were bleak, and there would certainly not have been any spare cash for buying a transatlantic fare.
When her father's sister Bridget Cotter sent notice of a pre-paid passage, Mary must have experienced mixed feelings. Here was her chance for adventure and opportunity. The price, for her, was leaving behind her family and all that was familiar.
She didn't know it when she said goodbye to her family at Clonakilty rail station in October 1901 that she would never again see her parents, her little sisters or her homeland.
For first-class passengers, the journey to Ellis Island was an opulent and luxurious experience.
Grand Saloons, flamboyant ballrooms and top-quality dining were available to those who could afford the £25 fare.
Most of the ship's 500 staff were assigned to cater to the cares and whims of this group.
The journey to Ellis Island: arrival in New York
In the sailing ships of the middle 19th century, the crossing to America or Canada took up to 12 weeks. By the end of the century the journey to Ellis Island was just 7 to 10 days. By 1911 the shortest passage, made in summer, was down to 5 days; the longest was 9 days. With conditions having improved (although they were by no means extremely comfortable for those in steerage), the transatlantic crossing was no longer seen as a one-time ordeal.
So as the ships entered New York harbour, and the Statue of Liberty came into view, passengers probably felt less trepidation and more simple excitement. The journey to Ellis Island still had a few hours to run for most, however.
The steamship would dock at either the Hudson or East River piers to disembark its first and second class passengers. They simply passed through Customs at the pier and were free to go.
For Third-class or Steerage passengers, the final part of their passage was made by ferry or barge to Ellis Island where, in the Great Hall Registry Room, they had to undergo three to five hours of medical and legal inspections. (Since both inspections were fairly cursory, this period was largely spent waiting to be called forward.)
The legal inspection involved checking the immigrant's identity against the ship's manifest which had been prepared by the shipping company before departure in Ireland/England. They were then free to enter the United States and to begin their new life.
The records of all those who made the journey to Ellis Island have survived and are available online and free at www.ellisisland.org.
Photo of Ellis Island Reception Hall courtesy of PlanetSlade.
Railway map from Wikimedia Commons.
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