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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CHARLESTON, ILL. DENNE WS.COM T WIT TER.COM/DENNE WS
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Organizations to address OrgSync By Rachel Rodgers Administration Editor
Members of registered student organizations will hear about the features and feedback of OrgSync, an online community management system, today during the Student Organization Cabinet meeting. The Student Organization Cabinet is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. in the Arcola-Tuscola Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. OrgSync was founded in 2007 in Austin, Texas, and more than 200 organizations and universities use the
web-based platform throughout the nation. Kaci Abolt, a junior communications studies major and the student vice president for student affairs, said the purpose of OrgSync is to integrate all organizations, offices and individuals together to post and share resources within the campus community. “OrgSync has the capacity to put all communication of organizations in one place where students can find an easy way to balance all of their involvement,” Abolt said. Informational materials about OrgSync will be distributed to organiza-
tion members at the meeting and they will decide a date in April to host a webinar session with an OrgSync representative, she said. “The information is new to all of us so if we all learn it together then I think we can make a sound, knowledgeable decision,” Abolt said. “This could be a viable tool for all organizations to have a paper trail of all of their resources available for both current and prospective students to use.” Abolt said the first-year fee to purchase the system for Eastern would be about $15,000, and they are gathering student feedback to see if enough
organizations would be interested. If the majority of students were in favor of the system, then they would contact departments, offices and administrators about their interest and see how the cost could be managed. Student Body President Ed Hotwagner, a senior math major, said he learned of the system about six months ago and contacted different universities that implemented OrgSync to see if it would be a good fit for Eastern. He said some of the institutions he contacted include: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, University
of Wisconsin at Stout, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Boise State University, Arizona State University and Georgia College & State University at Milledgeville. The feedback will be compiled and presented at the meeting, he said. Some of the questions he asked the universities include how long the implementation process took, how willing different departments were to participate, how easy the system is for students, faculty and staff, and what some of the most useful aspects are. ORGSYNC page 5
GL AM MODELING
MAP GR ANT
Unique looks displayed on runway
Students react to shortened MAP Grant deadline
By Sharita Harris Staff Reporter
Eastern school fashions were transformed into runway fashions on Monday at the show GLAM Modeling: F.A.M.E. University, hosted by Bad Girl’s Club’s Natalie Nunn. The theme F.A.M.E. University was designed to give audience members an insight to college trends. The students involved modeled avant garde fashion, but also showed the stereotypical lifestyle of an ordinary college student. The models dressed in many outfits that represented different stereotypes and cultures in the college environment. Many students speculated at the newspaper scene. Models walked down the runway draped in crafty newspaper outfits, each were different and unique in their own way. The models displayed schoolgirl and schoolboy outfits, where they expressed the idea of the geek. The students performed as teachers,
each displayed a certain message, such as stay in school, for women carry yourself as a lady, and always be proud of who you are. The students also displayed formal attire in their commencement from GLAM School. Students were puzzled when Merissa Livingston walked out onto the stage, yelling out, “I run EIU,” which is a spin-off of the popular phrase that Bad Girl Natalie Nunn often used on the Oxygen show. Jeniece Mitchell, a junior elementary education major, performed “Hero” by Mariah Carey during the show. Mitchell said she was a little nervous but felt she did not show it during the show. “I sat in on some of the rehearsals and I’m amazed,” Mitchell said. “I think people will really love it.” Livingston, a freshman family and consumer sciences major, was a Natalie Nunn look-a-like MODELING page 5
By Kathryn Richter City Editor
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Juley Osbourne, a sophomore corporate communication major, struts down the runway in a two piece ensemble made completely out of recycled newspapers during the GLAM University: F.A.M.E. Fashion Show Monday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
GREEK LIFE
Zeta Phi Beta takes lead in Z-HOPE Week By Toni Porter Staff Reporter
The sisters of Zeta Phi Beta sorority started off their first event strong and powerful for their Division of a Finer Life, Z-HOPE Week 2012. Zeta Phi Beta sorority had its first event on Monday in the Library Quad from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. called the Bail for Babies. The ladies were outside in their sorority wear, chained together and chanting
“Bail for babies, help me get out of jail.” Charisse Archie, a senior applied engineering and technology major, said the chains were to symbolize the cause for premature babies. “It’s a creative way to raise money for the March of Dimes,” she said. The sorority raised $400 surpassing its initial goal of $250. The purpose of Bail for Babies was to raise money for the March of Dimes, a non-profit organization to improve the
health of babies. Today’s event, Twisted Tuesday, is an event where students can enjoy some great free lemonade and sweet tea. Jamesha Jeffries, a junior sociology major, said this year will vary from past years. “Usually we just have lemon twist which is blue lemonade, but this year want to twist it up and have sweet tea as well,” she said. The sorority will be providing a combination of blue lemonade and sweet tea
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Coleman Hall. Wednesday is Zumba with the Zetas, which will take place in the Campus Recreation Center in the dance studio from 6:20-7:20 p.m., and will be open to everyone. Daija Murray, a junior psychology major, said she was very excited about Wednesday’s event because it is her favorite workout. WEEK page 5
The Daily Eastern News reported approximately 1,477 students will receive scholarships from the Monetary Award Program grant for the Fall 2012 to Spring 2013 school year. Unfortunately for students who did not apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid before March 13, those students will not receive MAP grants for the upcoming school year. Monica Ganshirt, a junior special education major, said she was still able to receive the grant because her mom applies for financial aid early in the year, but she also said she thinks the situation for other students is unfair. “I think (the state of Illinois) should give it out,” Ganshirt said. Casey Hughes, a junior general studies major, said she also receives the grant and applied early for the grant. “As soon as I get my taxes done, I do all my financial aid stuff,” Hughes said. “It’s just easier.” Hughes said she would still be able to attend college if she did not receive the grant, but she would have to take out more student loans in order to fill in the gaps. “I think it’s sad because it is really hard to get a job without a degree,” Hughes said. Ryan Repking, a senior education major, said he is relying on the grant to attend school next semester. “It’s disappointing if you didn’t register by that date,” Repking said. Barbara Miller, a graduate student, said she was not surprised by the news of the shortened deadline for the grant. GRANT page 5