FSU Honors Newsletter Issue #13 September 2018

Issue #13 September 2018

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

HONORS

Photo by Kayla Rojics

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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"NEVER AGAIN"

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DIRECTOR'S DESK

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HSA EVENT PHOTOS

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BURT REYNOLDS

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HOW TO JOIN NOLE CENTRALÂ

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ADVISOR'S CORNER

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SLEEP DORM ROOM RECIPE

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ANDREW GILLUM

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Director's Desk

with Dr. Annette Schwabe

Dear Amazing, Engaging, Fun, Curious, and Hard-working Honors Students: I joined the FSU Honors Program as director in July and I am very excited to be here! It is my pleasure to welcome you back to campus and the many doings in the Honors Program. I hope you all came back to FSU with tales of interesting and fulfilling summer experiences and that you’ll drop by and share them with me and the other staff in Honors.

Speaking of summer fun, I was lucky enough to teach (for the second time) in FSU’s study abroad program in London. The rare (months-long) heat wave left the British feeling wilted, but as a Floridian, I felt right at home and took the opportunity to walk around London every single day. My Garmin step-counter and I got some good workouts, topping 16 miles on one day and averaging 10. But I did sing for my supper and actually taught a course! The bright, motivated, and friendly students and I got out of the classroom and into the city for nearly every class meeting. Our trips took us to museums, speakers, murals/street art, and other interesting sites, using the city as a living lab for studying the sociology of sex and gender! In third place, behind teaching and walking, was seeing the Rolling Stones on a cloudless evening in a great crowd.

I began my earthly journey in St. Paul, MN, the twin city to Minneapolis. Having survived 20 winters there, I moved to Seattle, WA to join a master’s program in speech and language pathology and became a hospital clinician. My work took me to NYC where I began to notice how profoundly health and recovery from illness or injury were shaped by one’s social status. So, I pursued a Ph.D. in Medical Sociology, landed at FSU in 2002 on a research grant, moved into a teaching role, and the rest is history! I love my new job in the Honors Program and look forward to getting to know as many students as possible. Please come and visit, set up a time for coffee, or email me if you wish to chat about how things are going in honors. I’d also love to hear your dreams for the future and how I can help you reach them!

Remembering

Burt Reynolds

On September 6, 2018 the Florida State community lost one of their biggest fans. Burt Reynolds was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 11th, 1936. In 1946 Reynolds' family moved to Rivera Beach, Florida, where he attended and played for the Palm Beach High School football team. It was here that Reynolds football talent was recognized and he was offered a scholarship to FSU. Reynolds began playing for FSU as fullback in the 1954 season.

Unfortunately, Reynolds' athletic career was cut short when he suffered from a knee injury and dropped out of school in 1957 to moved to New York in order to pursue his acting career.

After playing small parts on TV and in movies, Reynolds career took off with his performance in Deliverance (1972). In 1977 his career peaked with his most popular role as Bandit in Smokey and the Bandit. In the movie world Reynolds was known for his roles in action-packed Western films, or as the "macho" guy in almost every film he acted in, Reynolds had a reputation as a sex symbol, even into old age. However, Reynolds Florida State family knew him as "Buddy" and as a loyal friend and football enthusiast.

Reynolds made it a point to attend as many football games a possible and was often a guest of Bobby Bowden's on the sidelines and in Bowden's weekly highlight show. Reynolds also bought uniforms for the Seminoles and sponsored scholarships for student athletes. In 1977 Reynolds was inducted in the FSU Hall of Fame and in 1981 he was given and Honorary Doctorate from FSU. The spirit, love, and dedication of Reynolds will never be forgotten on this campus. May his life teach us to follow our passions and do what makes us happy. Rest in peace, Burt Reynolds. You will be greatly missed.

WHAT

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sleep

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Sleep. Something that college students love but few respect. Our bodies need sleep in order to function, but some students do not realize that their sleep habits may actually be affecting their school performance. Before one can truly appreciate sleep, one must understand sleep, know its benefits, and discover how we can all improve our sleep habits.

The American Sleep Association defines sleep as a state of altered consciousness where our neurotransmitters actively control how long we stay asleep. Serotonin controls our sleep cycle, melatonin helps prepare us for sleep, and adenosine makes us feel tired. Together these neurotransmitters try to help our body enter a state of restoration. Sleep occurs in five stages, with an entire sleep cycle running for approximately 90 to 110 minutes. Early in the night you spend most of your time in deep sleep, while you spend more time in stages 1,2, and REM sleep the closer you get to morning.

But, enough with the background. Why should you care about getting enough sleep? You probably have dozens of different things keeping you up at night, varying from school to personal work. You may be tempted to pull that all-nighter to get your philosophy paper done, but your body needs sleep, and you will be worse off in the morning if you spend your whole night awake. One reason to try and get a solid 7 to 8 hours of sleep is that your brain needs time to organize and file everything that you did and learned that day. If you spend all night studying and do not sleep in preparation for an exam, your brain will not have had the time to properly store all of that information you spent hours learning and you will struggle to recall during the test. Another reason is that each night your brain flushes out wastes in a process known as “brainwashing”. In this process, excess cerebral spinal fluid removes waste material and chemicals that have built up during the day.

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These waste products are toxic, and scientists believe that they can cause a person to not be able to think clearly after sleepless nights.

There are a few simple ways to get the most out of your sleep! The first is the most obvious and involves going to bed at a reasonable hour and planning to get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. The second method is to reevaluate your use of free time during the day. Is there a time that you could spend doing school work so that you don’t have to pull an all-nighter? Next, and this applies if you go to sleep at a regular hour but have poor sleep, figure out what triggers you to awaken at night. Is it noise? Getting overheated? Multiple bathroom breaks? Experiment and find out what helps you sleep better. Try using ear plugs when you sleep if you hate noise, adjust the air to make it cooler at night, or try and not drink at least 2 hours before you plan to go to bed. Lastly, research has shown that using your phone in bed can affect your circadian rhythm. The harsh lights inhibit the production of melatonin, which helps you fall asleep, and causes your brain to remain alert, making it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Try not to use your phone in bed or move it to another part of your room to charge overnight, this way you are not tempted to use it and your actually have to get up to turn off your morning alarm.

While it may seem trivial, lack of sleep can have a huge impact on our lives. Lack of sleep has been linked to depression, anxiety, and lowered test performance. So, close the book, turn off the phone, and get some sleep! Your mind will thank you. Also, did we mention you’ll be able to focus in class instead of yawning every five seconds?

DORM ROOM RECIPES

Single-Serve Lasagna INGREDIENTS 1/2 fresh lasagna sheet 2 1/2 cups (75g) baby spinach, roughly chopped 1/4 medium yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 3 large basil leaves, finely chopped (optional) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp granulated garlic 6 TBS pasta sauce or tomato sauce 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut the lasagna sheet in half & cut each strip in half again. Place the pasta sheets into a bowl, and pour very hot water in it, until it covers all the pieces. Set the pasta pieces aside.

2. Chop spinach and place it in the bowl. Cover the top with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it for ventilation. Microwave for 1 minute.

Take out the spinach and let it rest.

3. Mix the spinach with the ricotta, pepper, granulated garlic, and salt.

Set mixture aside.

4. Put 2 tablespoons of pasta sauce at the bottom of the mug. Top with a piece of softened pasta sheet. Add some spinach mixture, 2 tablespoons of mozzarella, and a pasta sheet.

Continue building the lasagna, ending with a pasta sheet at the top. Sprinkle cheese on top.

5. Microwave everything for 1 minute 30 seconds. Check to make sure that the mozzarella is melted. If it isn’t, continue microwaving at 15-second intervals until the cheese is fully melted.

ANDREW GILLUM Getting to know the controversial young candidate for Governor of Florida

In the 2018 election for governor of Florida, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is running as the Democratic candidate, against Republican opponent Ron DeSantis. Gillum has been involved in politics since he was 23, making this year his 16th year in office.

Throughout his career, Gillum has advocated for increased accessibility to education, regardless of income or family history, and uses his status as someone who grew up in a working class family to provide relatability to voters.

For the duration of his mayorship, Gillum focused on rehabilitating crime-ridden areas in Tallahassee, making higher education more obtainable for students of all ages and backgrounds, and creating a more culturally accepting environment in Tallahassee, all through various outreach programs and initiatives. In his run for governorship, Gillum is continuing to highlight the importance of creating safe neighborhoods, as well as making education more accessible. Additionally, he is pushing for more universally affordable healthcare, especially for patients with pre-existing conditions, and is looking to attack the environmental problems that have arisen throughout South Florida over the last decade, including aggressive algae blooms from pollution and Everglades destruction.

He also takes a firm stance on immigration, and believes Florida should be “a welcoming and safe place for everyone.�

As with any election, the nominee is associated with some controversy; Gillum was involved in an FBI investigation in the summer of 2017, involving funds in development and development deals in Florida. He was subpoenaed and supposedly questioned, but as of now has not been associated with any of the illegal activity that occurred.

Because of this, Republicans are questioning his honesty and his associations with developers in Florida.

Gillum’s candidacy sparked so much interest in Florida, and Tallahassee specifically, because of his experience and actions taken locally. In 2018, after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Plantation, Florida, Gillum walked with protestors on the streets of Tallahassee, lobbying for stricter gun control. He also took the time to sit with and speak to victims of the shooting, and listened to their ideas and proposals in regards to creating change throughout the state of Florida.

Besides his hands-on approach to problem-solving, Gillum’s candidacy stands out, because if he is elected, he will be the youngest governor ever elected in Florida, and the first African-American to hold the office of governor. Both of these factors appeal to younger voters, as well as minority voters.

Overall, Gillum’s candidacy has been undeniably exciting to watch in Florida, because of the political controversy that resides here, as well as the diverse population throughout the state.

Gillum with his wife and children, who reside in Tallahassee with him.

Gillum pictured with Bernie Sanders, who publicly endorsed Gillum earlier in his campaign for governorship.

NEVER AGAIN

BY GRACE ROBBINS, FRESHMEN, CLASSICS

words are stripped from my skin.

I bleed tears as I watch a video safely in my bed from an hour before when children found themselves in a war zone. it used to be fleeting remorse when my eyes touched a headline but today I learned it does not touch you until it is all too much you.

I was either too young or too old, wrapped snug in my life, separated by the glass of a screen, separated by the miles on a map. but then it was not far away and i was eighteen too, and i was rising, going somewhere the next four years ahead, always ahead always ahead. and lives that had paralleled are connected, intersected, and ended by the blast of a gun, it cuts sharp corners of sharp pain shooting up through the roots of a brokenness I had overlooked, needling their way through my once numbed mind.

and their names are letters strung together by a coldness I have never met, but will I know will I know it too? the places etched as normalcy have become battle fields, slain by an army of one person, commanded by an evil buried so deep. always. always. and then he is taking, and it is taking, and then he is leaving, and it is leaving and they are leaving. and suddenly what should have mattered years ago really matters now, an absence crashing in the wake of a suffering so deafening, screaming for change. ten years from now, will what I say today reside in the beginning of a turning point? or will it hang withered in the beating wind of ignorance? hear the sounds of death shout without warning, hear the throated cries, as a monster was climbing out of our nightmares, and entering the halls of our reality. i am not the victim today, but will I be it next?

HSA Event Photos Can you spot yourself?

CAN YOU SPOT YOURSELF??

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Donuts at Dusk

Honors Welcome BBQ

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