New enrollment methods explored, explained Early course selection suggested to all learners
Bryan Trude Sports Editor
They know who to go to. If they are having problems, Humanities students know to come to me.”
Walker stresses that while students may be guided to visit the specialist advisor for their division, that does not mean they can only enroll with that advisor.
“The student is not solely limited to enrolling in their division,” Walker said. “We want to try to expedite the enrollment process, to get them accurate information in as little a wait as possible.
If it looks like one advisor is full, a student can enroll in any division, but we want students to enroll with their home division if at all possible.”
Students are also able to enroll in classes online, with the help of RSC’s OASIS system.
The “blended enrollment” system promotes students going to specialized advisors in each academic division to enroll in their classes, according to Coordinator of Academic Advisement Casey Walker.
The Office of Academic Advisement will begin helping students enroll for the Spring 2006 semester starting Nov. 7. This enrollment cycle, however, will also be used to fully incorporate a new advisement system that has been in use since the start of the fall semester.
Bryan Trude Sports Editor
The second annual Intercultural Day festival began at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 inside the Student Center cafeteria.
The festival, sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Communication and Education, showcased many cultures from around the world with presentations by both on campus organizations and organizations from the community.
The festival was moved indoors from the Campus Mall due to concerns over the possibility of rain.
“The festival was great, even though it was indoors,” Terrance Grayson, club advisor for Brother to Brother said.
The festivities were started by a welcoming statement from Dr. Shenethia Manuel, presidential advisor on intercultural communication and education, followed by a presentation by Michael Korenblit of Respect Diversity, a non-profit foundation to promote diversity, entitled “Why Diversity?”
After the opening presentation, Basically Bostick began the entertainment on the stage with an ethnic music and poetry presentation. Also performing were the Native American dancers of Northwest Classen High School and the Mexican Dancers of Capitol Hill High School.
The Silver Stars and Twirlers and the Blue Feline Dancers from Star Spencer High School also performed. The Saints Chorale Dance team and Music and Motion team from Santa Fe South High School performed as well. The entertainment was concluded by a performance from
“We are trying to promote early enrollment,” Walker said. “We want the students to go talk to their advisors early.”
much better idea of what the student really needs to graduate with the degree he or she needs.
Under blended enrollment, students who have declared a major would visit a specialized advisor in the academic division of their major. There, the advisor could answer specific questions the student may have, and have a
Undeclared majors and first time college students would be better suited to visit the advisors in the Academic Advisement Office, located in the Student Services Building, Room 100.
Intercultural Day celebrates diversity on campus
recording artist Les Taylor entitled “Roots, Rock and Reggae.”
Eight RSC student clubs and organizations entered cultural displays in the Culture Display contest. The Brother to Brother Club featured the African nation of Ghana, including samples of Ghana currency and handouts explaining the local geography, economy and culture.
The Friends of the Library Club had a table featuring the culture of Sweden. There were coloring sheets featuring Swedish flora and fauna. The club was also accepting both cash and book donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Baptist Collegiate Ministries had a display featuring the ancient Christian Bible, includ-
ing a display of the Ten Commandments. The Black Student Association had a table display of the Ibibio tribe of Nigeria. The display included local art and artifacts, as well as a sampling of Nigerian foods including the Cassava and Cocoyam.
The Non Traditional Students Club featured the culture of India with a display on India’s national bird, animal, fruit, flower, tree and the National Emblem, the Lion of Sarnath.
Greece was featured by the International Students Club, featuring maps and information about modern Greek culture, as well as soaps made of olive oil.
The TEACH Club featured the culture of Ireland, including a handout of information on Irish
history and folklore, as well as paper shamrocks with an Irish blessing printed on them.
Finally, the student senate presented the culture of ancient Rome, including information on Rome’s military accomplishments. The display also featured a breastplate and set of iron gauntlets.
First place was awarded to the BSA, with student senate coming in second. The International Students Club and the Non-Traditional Students Club tied for third.
“This festival is very cool,” Student Senate Vice President Yancy Scott said. “People here get to see cultures and performances they might have otherwise not had an opportunity to see.” btrude@rose.edu
Transfer students from other colleges or universities with declared majors would visit the specialist advisor in their division.
“We now have the ability to develop relationships with the students,” Humanities Division Advisor Rick Woodard said. “Students can have contact that is consistent now…
Through OASIS, students can add and drop classes using the class numbers listed in the “CL#” column in the class schedule book. Students can also view their grades, print copies of their schedule and unofficial transcripts.
“We really hope students take advantage of our online capabilities,” Walker said.
For more information about spring enrollment, online enrollment or the division advisor system, visit the Academic Advisement Office in SSB100. btrude@rose.edu
Project helps students connect to educators in relaxed atmosphere
Bryan
Trude Sports Editor
The RSC Office for Enrollment Management hosted “Project Success” from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Student Center Main Dining Room.
“Project Success is an event that tries to connect students and faculty in a meaningful way,” Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Dean Fisher said. “It allows students to learn more about the majors at RSC from the professors themselves.”
Approximately 250 students attended the event at which each division on campus was represented. The major divisions are Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, Business and Humanities.
“Every division was well represented,” Fisher said.
Special information sessions were held for Health Science majors at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
“Project Success” was held in a social setting - with free pizza available to all attendees - in order to make students feel more comfortable with sitting down with faculty and asking questions.
“This allows students to get direct information about their major,” Fisher said. “Instead of learning just what classes are needed for their major, they can
learn what they will experience in the classes, what is expected of them.”
Students who are undeclared or are interested in transferring majors were given an opportunity to learn about the degree programs in depth, with insight of the program’s exact requirements from the faculty members who teach the courses. The average undergraduate student will change their major four times before graduating.
“I think it’s great,” Aaron Anglin, international relations major, said. “It lets students and faculty sit down and talk about majors in an informal setting so they can learn more about their majors. It is better than a formal setting where it is like the teachers are higher than everyone else. In an informal setting, it’s like ‘I can talk to you, you can talk to me,’ there is no raising your hand. It is just a ‘hey, how is it going?’ situation.”
For more information about a certain degree program, visit the division advisor in the appropriate division or an instructor who teaches courses in the program. For more information about Project Success, contact the Academic Enrollment Office at 733-7408. btrude@rose.edu
The student senate celebrates the ancient Roman culture at the 2005 Intercultural Day. Senate and clubs sponsored booths to encourage understanding and tolerance for other cultures.
How can students improve test scores? See story, Page 3.
Revisit Global Oklahoma. See Pages 4 and 5.
Golf tournament raises funds. See story, Page 6.
Enrollment is easier and faster with many options. Clockwise from left: Ryan Garner, business major, helps Tosha Fennell, radiology technician major, enroll online; Casey
Photos by SCOTT EVENSON
Photo by MORGAN HORNER
Photo by MORGAN HORNER
Respiratory Care Week
The RSC Respiratory Therapist Program will be celebrating Respiratory Care Week during the last week of October. The students will be in the foyer of the Student Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 to promote their future profession. Services provided to students, faculty and staff would be simple lung function tests and oxygen saturation. Please join in celebrating “Lung Health for Life.” For more information, contact Kathe Rowe at 733-7571.
Homecoming Court Nominations
Student clubs/organizations, sporting teams and academic divisions may nominate one male and one female to represent their organization Oct. 17-19. All nominations must be in by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 to be valid. Nominations may be turned in at the Student Center Information Desk.
Haunt the Zoo Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the OKC Zoo’s 22nd Annual Haunt the Zoo for Halloween are on sale now. Pre-purchase event tickets during the month of October for $5 per child at the Zoo or at Thrifty Pharmacy (located in OKC at Hefner and N. May Ave. in the Quail Plaza IGA Shopping Center or in Edmond at 15th and Santa Fe inside Crest Foods). Tickets purchased at the gate during the event are $6 per child. Haunt the Zoo runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26-31. Admission includes an official treat bag. Accompanying adults 18 years of age or older are admitted free. For more information, contact Candice Rennels at 425-0298 or Tara Henson at 425-0219.
Resume Writing Assistance
The office of Job Placement and Career Services offers assistance to students writing resumes. Students may meet with someone from the office who will offer personal assistance in designing a resume. The office also has resume books available for students to browse over for some new ideas. Students may go by the office in the Student Services Building, Room 101, or call 733-7377 for an appointment.
Miss RSC/MWC
The Miss RSC/MWC Pageant is accepting applications through Jan. 20 through the Student Activities Office in the Student Center. For more information, call 733-7376 or visit www.rose. edu/stuactivities.com.
Little Axe Fire Department Haunted House
The annual Little Axe Volunteer Fire Department Haunted House fundraiser is beginning their 2005 season. The Haunted House will be open from 7 p.m.12 a.m. Oct. 14 and 15, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 16, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 21 and 22, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 23-27 and from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Oct. 28-31. Prices for those up to 15 years old will be $6 and for those 16 years or older will be $8. Any student with a valid student ID will get in for $5. Those who wish to volunteer may contact the Little Axe Fire Department at 386-7700.
Flu Shot Clinic
A flu shot clinic is scheduled for Nov. 9. For information, call Wellness Program coordinator Liz Brown at 733-7353.
Phi Theta Kappa member honored
Uduak Williams receives award, acknowledgement for academics, role in community
Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor
Uduak Williams, the current Miss Black RSC, recently won a $250 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa. Williams, a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, graduated from RSC in May 2005. In the spring of this year she received a $1,600 scholarship from the All-USA Academic team, which she plans to use at Oklahoma City University.
The All-USA Academic team program annually recognizes 60 outstanding two-year college students. Students nominated for the team are automatically named to the All-state Academic team. Team members receive special recognition including medallions and certificates. To be eligible, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and be qualified to graduate with an associate degree. More than $26 million is available in scholarships and stipends for team members.
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. According to their Web site, the purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, they provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas and ideals, lively fellowship for scholars and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Member benefits include the right to wear the prestigious Golden Key membership pin, a certificate of membership and the society’s Golden Diploma seal affixed to their two-year college diploma. They may also wear the golden monogrammed honors stole and tassel at their commencement exercises.
“I’m sure she deserved to win,” Sherri Mussatto, former Phi Theta Kappa advisor, said. “She’s a very dedicated leader and an excellent student.”
When Williams got the letter from
Phi Theta Kappa informing her that she had been chosen out of 25,000 submissions to receive the scholarship, she was excited.
“I had been applying for several scholarships, just trying to seize every opportunity. I did not expect to be selected,” Williams said.
Phi Theta Kappa is able to provide $36 million in scholarships from more than 600 senior institutions in 50 states and provinces that are exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members. As well, they award over $225,000 in scholarships to members and chapter advisors.
To be eligible for the scholarship and Phi Theta Kappa, Williams had to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5. For several of the scholarships, she had to write essays as part of the application.
She was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa in spring 2005 and was excited to be among “the brightest of the bright.” According to Williams, it was a real honor for her to be with students who all had GPA’s of 3.5 and higher.
Currently, Williams is working at the OU Medical Center in the ICU as an RN. She wants to become a doctor, even though it will mean five more years of school.
“That is my dream, because this is what I want to do. I never wanted to give up,” Williams said.
Her advice to students wanting to apply for scholarships is to seize every opportunity to apply for them. Many instructors on campus will help students who want to apply but who are scared of the essays they may have to write.
Community service will help as many scholarship providers are looking for students who have done volunteer work.
“If you don’t go out and volunteer, you won’t have anything to write about,” Williams said.
For more information about Phi Theta Kappa, visit their Web site at www.ptk.org.
SH0251835@rose.edu
Eligibility for membership:
ü Must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program.
ü Must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework leading to an associate degree program (part-time students may be eligible).
ü Must generally have a GPA of 3.5.
ü Must enjoy full rights of citizenship in country of origin.
Students urged to share ideas, become involved
Heath Sitton Assistant Editor
In many cases, students are left unaware of exactly what happens on the RSC campus. Many times students go uninformed or are simply unaware of important events on campus.
There are often students and professors that have questions about the campus and there are many times that a student may have ideas for activities - far too often those ideas go unheard.
There is now a new way in which students can become more involved with the campus or merely get some of their questions answered.
A meeting to inform RSC students about activities and events that take place on campus will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Student Center, Room 123.
RSC campus. “I think a meeting that would get students involved on campus is a great idea,” undeclared major Sharon Patterson said. “The In the Know meeting sounds like an excellent way to get more people involved and interested about the things that go on around campus.”
This year will be the first year for such a meeting to be held. The meeting is intended to be a mid-semester gathering to inform students and plan upcoming events.
Barnard said. “The In the Know meeting is open to anyone interested in activities on campus or anyone with ideas for activities for the campus.”
The meeting will offer a question-and-comment session in which students are able to voice their concerns about the campus or offer any suggestions about what needs to be improved upon around the campus.
I think a meeting that would get students involved on campus is a great idea. “ ”
The In the Know meeting is designed to give interested students the opportunity to sit down and learn more about what goes on around the
Sharon
Patterson undeclared major
“There have always been communication barriers around campus,” Student Activities Coordinator Towry
“I think students will definitely attend such a meeting,” business major Kyle Hughes said. “It would be a great addition to have meetings like this on campus. It sounds like it would be sort of an interactive suggestion box and an opportunity to find out about upcoming events.”
Anyone who is interested about upcoming activities or anyone who has an idea for an activity is encouraged to attend the meeting. All students are welcome.
For more information about In the Know, contact Barnard at 733-7379. jhsitton@cox.net
Club, student senate inaugurates new members
Inductees to be named, recognized during ceremony
Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor
The student senate will hold their inauguration of the new club officers and senators at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in the Communications Center.
This event is for the newly elected officers who are being inaugurated for the 2005-2006 academic school year. Speaking at the event will be Executive Vice President of Administration at UCO, Steve Kreidler.
“The inauguration reception ... is to welcome and congratulate all of the new senators and the new officers from the clubs and organizations,” Logan Reynolds, student senate president, said.
The student senate is composed of the executive committee, 12 student senators and two Division Merit Appointees.
The executive committee for this
year is Logan Reynolds, President; Yancy Scott, Vice President; Lynsie Walker, secretary and Daniel McClure, treasurer.
The new senators and club officers are not required to recite an oath of office.
Those being inaugurated in the senate are Charles Beattie, political science major; Kevin Fisher, business major; Phillip Hall, liberal studies major; Gina Pine, engineering major; Jason Phillips, engineering major; Lynsie Walker, dental hygiene major; Daniel McClure, political science major; Justin Jahanson, business major; Tony Stelter, radiological technology major; Bridget Hayes, journalism major; Kristen Combs, nursing major; Ashley Bresee, liberal studies major; Julie Cams pre-education major and Kaylea Brewer, pre-nursing major.
The clubs that will be attend -
ing are American Association of University Women, Aquatic Club, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Black Student Association, Broadcast Club, Brother to Brother Club, CLT (Clinical Laboratory Technology), Drama Club, Friends of the RSC Library Club, Future Criminal Justice Professionals, International Students Club, Mu Rho Alpha, Music Club, Nurses Christian Fellowship, OIL (Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature), Paralegal Association, P.A.R.E.N.T.S Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Republicans club, SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), Soccer Club, Student Nurses Association, Study Abroad Club, TEACH Club (Tomorrow’s Educators Advancing Careers Here) and Toastmasters International Club.
The event is being paid for and put on by Student Activities. SH0251835@rose.edu
Friday, Oct. 14 Deadline for clubs to submit recharter forms to receive 50 points
Monday, Oct. 17 Frisbee Golf Tournament
Tuesday, Oct. 18 In the Know Meeting @ 11:30 a.m. SC 123
Tuesday, Oct. 25 Sexual Assault Prevention Workshop for Males 12:30 p.m. (SC 123)
Friday, Oct. 28 Halloween Party, 7-9 p.m. (Student Center and Gymnasium)
Wednesday, Nov. 2 Student Senate Executive Board Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. (Founders Room)
Thursday, Nov. 3 Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tinker Terrace Room)
Friday, Nov. 4 Raider Rally/Homecoming (Women’s & Men’s Basketball Games)
Jedlicka crowned Czech queen at Yukon festival
Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor At the Czech Festival held in Yukon Oct. 1, a 19-year-old RSC student was crowned the Oklahoma Czech Queen. Jada Jedlicka, a sports medicine major, was crowned the Czech Queen of Oklahoma out of 20 girls competing in the pageant from the ages of 7 to 19.
Jedlicka has also tried out for the NBA Hornets Honeybee Dance team. From a group of 179 girls, Jedlicka made it to the top 20, although she was not chosen in the final selection.
Jedlicka is the daughter of Tom and Joanie Jedlicka. She is 65 percent Czech and speaks the Czech language with her three brothers, See CZECH, Page 6.
Phi Theta Kappa
Uduak Williams spends many hours a day studying. Her devotion to class earned her many awards, including a scholarship from the All-USA Academic team.
Photo by MORGAN HORNER
Oct. 14, 2005
NewS/FeatureS
Former Poet Laureate Carl Sennhenn shares works
Shannon Hoverson
Assignment Editor
The Performing Arts Studio showcased Carl Sennhenn – former Oklahoma Poet Laureate and the Honors Program Coordinator at RSC – from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Norman Depot. Poet Laureates in Oklahoma must be nominated by an established organization of writers. The OKC chapter of the Oklahoma Federation of Writers, Inc. who sent Sennhenn’s name to a regional branch for approval, nominated him. The nomination then went to the governor’s office, where a committee reviewed the nominees and sent a recommendation to the governor.
Gov. Frank Keating appointed Sennhenn as the Oklahoma Poet Laureate in 2001 for a period of two years. The current Poet Laureate is Francine Ringold of Tulsa.
“I am certain that my appointment would not have been possible had not so many of my colleagues at Rose State, including then President Larry Nutter, written the Governor in support of my nomination,” Sennhenn said.
The term “laureate” refers to the ancient custom of crowning victorious athletes with a laurel wreath and historically the poet laureate is the champion of the literary world. Their work is to express the highest level of understanding and artistic insight in the fewest number of words, according to the National Writers Congress Web site.
The poet laureate is the single writer in each state who has, for a time, the loudest and clearest voice. They have the potential to influence governmental officials and educational leaders to generate change in the classroom and the community.
Sennhenn has published two books of poetry – “Harvest of Light” and “Center of Noon” – and he also has a collection of poems at a publisher now that should come out later this fall.
However both “Harvest of Light” and “Center of Noon” are now out of print. He has also had poems published in Pegasus, the RSC anthology; an e-zine called “Twilight Times,” Oklahoma Today and Crosstimbers.
“I do not really remember when I first started writing poetry,” Sennhenn said, “But I started writing seriously when I was in graduate school.”
The Performing Arts Studio, Inc. is a non -
Performing Arts Studio entertains, hosts, provides refreshments to literary enthusiasts at historical Norman Depot
profit organization with the mission to create and present excellent, innovative fine arts programs for the enrichment and education of the community.
Sennhenn believes that reading his own poetry – and having a woman read it as well – gives the audience an opportunity to experience differences in interpretation.
Nancy McClellan, the president of the board of trustees and executive director for the Performing Arts Studio, said that they hold a poetry reading once a month.
“Carl has been very gracious to line the people up to read and always comes down to introduce the guests. He has been intimately involved with it from the beginning,” McClellan said.
Hair advice given for those seeking new styles, colors for changing personal image
Heath Sitton
Assistant Editor
Once in a while the time comes around for a change in hairstyle that can fall upon a person on any given day. The stress of school, work or personal life can put a great deal of pressure on a person and often times when that pressure comes, a change is in order. There is no better change than a change in hairstyle.
When it comes time to face such pressures and make a change, nothing works better than cutting off a few locks of hair or simply letting it grow. There are those people who feel the need to go out and pay for a haircut and sympathy must go out to them.
There is absolutely no reason one would need to pay for a haircut when the task is easily accomplished by one’s self.
In order to accomplish that trendy hairdo there are a few select supplies that will prove to be helpful in the task. First off, a decent pair of scissors and a mirror is in order. A small razor with a guard would also prove to be helpful. A nice shower along with a shampoo should get the hair in the mood for a trim. Every supply needed can be found at any beauty store
Finally, some hair dye would be a great way for a drastic change. To be - gin with this process, the first step is choosing the right color. The style of the hair should be considered when choosing a color.
The price for hair dye ranges from $5-$10 and a professional salon dye job can be $40 and up. There is no need to take a trip to a salon for a hair do. Go to the nearest Wal-Mart and buy the best dye for the best price, take it home and prepare to dye. Start off by mixing the dye up into one bottle and shaking it well. Now, put on those nifty gloves and get to work. Apply the dye thor- oughly to the hair, making sure not to miss any spots. After the hair is completely covered in dye, let it set for about half an hour or however long the directions say.
After the dye has set in to the hair it is time to hop into the shower and rinse out the excess. After all of the excess dye has been washed away, it is time to begin the cutting. Step out of the shower and dry off the hair, leaving it slightly damp for the scissors.
Now, it is time to step in front of the mirror and get to work. Take the scissors to the hair and proceed with the cutting. Cut as much as desired until the chosen length has been reached. At this time the razor may be brought out to shave the head if desired.
The haircut is over, time to get back in the shower and rinse off all of that hair. Lather, rinse repeat, dry off and feel the stress relief of change. jhsitton@cox.net
The poetry read on Sunday was written by Sennhenn and read to an audience of more than 20 by himself and Dena Madole, a visual artist. They read selections from Sennhenn’s forthcoming book, “Travels Through Enchanted Woods.”
Sennhenn praised Madole’s reading as it gives him an opportunity to see his poems in a new light and gives him the chance to see his work from the audience’s perspective.
Sennhenn’s advice to aspiring poets is to write and write regularly.
“Find a group of fellow writers with whom to share your work for the kind of criticism that fosters growth and encourages whatever is good in your work,” Sennhenn said.
SH0251835@rose.edu
Test score weight questioned by students
Johnna Ray News Editor
The ultimate and most common goal of college students is to receive a degree, to do so they must learn a lot of information about many topics in a relatively short amount of time. The most accepted, commonly used method of determining how much information students have learned is testing.
“Tests are important as measurements of what a student has learned in my class,” Spanish professor Edmund Gert said. “In my classes, I use tests to allow students to show me that they can apply the knowledge.”
Some feel that too much emphasis is placed on test scores, especially when those scores make up a larger percentage of the total grade than other work.
“I would like to see attendance, homework and in-class work contribute to my grade at the end of the semester,” Carlos Sanchez, criminal justice major said. “If you get a low grade in one of your tests, it is extremely hard to make up that low grade.”
final grades, but the weight of each depends on the class.
“The decision on how to evaluate a student’s progress
Ifyougetalowgradeinone ofyourtests,itisextremelyhard tomakeupthatlowgrade. “ ”
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should be in the hands of the
“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, as long as the professor has prepared you well,” Taylor said. “[Tests] should weigh more. They in -
McMillen-Stafford, Director of Special Services and Student Outreach, suggested that students view testing as an opportunity to show how much they know, rather than dread the experience.
Kristen Starkey, professor of mathematics, said that tests provide her with a way to communicate to students what is expected of them, and to let them communicate to her what they have learned. She added that testing is a “consistent and objective” way of evaluating progress, because it is not based on whether a student is liked or disliked - it is based on performance.
professor,” Gert said. Wellness major Chris Taylor said that the overall grade
Some professors - aware that several others agree with Sanchez - allow students to take a second exam, in hope of improving the recorded test grade. Others provide an opportunity for extra credit through bonus questions, subject-related projects or other means.
Gert said that he does include daily work and class participation in his students’
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Some students experience anxiety at the mere suggestion of taking a test, even if the test is weighted the same as other course work. Dr. Joanne
“Everyone takes a ‘math test’ every day when they go about their lives,” Starkey said. “When they estimate how many gallons of gas they can buy for $20, when they figure a tip at a restaurant or when they calculate their savings at a halfoff sale.
“You don’t carry a math book around to look up the answers to the problems of everyday life, so you need to have it in your head. The tests help put math in their head.”
The same could be said of other subjects - the information should be in the student’s head. When tests are given more weight than other work, those who have the information in their heads - ready to apply it to everyday life - will be the ones most likely to benefit.
jray@rose.edu
Photos by SHANNON HOVERSON
Photo by MORGAN HORNER
Carl Sennhenn, Honor Program coordinator and former Oklahoma Poet Laureate, and Dena Madole, visual artist, share Sennhenn’s poetry with a group of literary enthusiasts at the historic Norman Depot train station. Attendees enjoyed the reading free.
Nick Stucky, business major, takes a test in the Testing Center located in the LRC.
David Kroier, who has been a blacksmith for 20 years, said he first became interested in the skill after discovering his grandfather’s passion for making ornamental pieces.
“[Blacksmiths] brought us out of the Stone Age - there’d be no space shuttle if not for blacksmiths,” Kroier said. Kroier provided guests with information about his trade while performing a demonstration in nail making.
Ÿ A forge filled with coal - charcoal was used until the 1800s - is used to heat the iron rod the nail is made from.
Ÿ A large bellows is used to provide air to the heated coal and increase the temperature.
Ÿ The temperature of the internal coal reaches 1,800 degrees.
Ÿ Water is poured around the external coal to form a seal and pack any loose coal. This aids in controlling the fire and reducing the smoke produced.
Ÿ No gloves are used. “They give a false sense of security,” Kroier said. Coal or hot pieces of iron that break off can fall into the glove and burn the skin.
Ÿ The back of the hand is used to test for heat, so that the palm is not affected and the blacksmith can continue working, if burned.
Ÿ Fluids should be replenished often, since the worker is by an intense heat source.
Ÿ The hammer, used to shape the nail against an anvil, must keep bouncing. This controls the impact on the iron while making it less strenuous to the hand, arm and sternum.
Kroier also demonstrated how to light a cigar using a wool “tender tube,” flint and steel and described common methods used in making weapons. He also showed visitors various other items made by blacksmiths, including ornamental pieces, hand chains, fighting gloves
Johnna Ray News Editor
The 17th annual Global Oklahoma, held Oct. 8 with Scandinavian portunity for visitors and schools participating, as well as the Despite the cool morning temperatures, crowds gathered across began at 9:45 a.m.
“This is the best weather we’ve had - it’s usually cold and
rainy,” years that RSC has held this event, Humble has only missed Rick Sattre, Scandinavian Club of Oklahoma president, led the Director Lisa Price, before teaching them the universal Scandinavian Sattre presented Price and RSC President, Dr. James Cook the opening ceremonies as well.
Certificates were awarded to the many schools that participated Parkview Elementary School students created various posters, of Viking bookmarks. The bookmarks were given away free through reading.”
Sooner-Rose Elementary School colored map puzzles and trolls, from milk jugs and newspapers. picting the highest mountain provided by Sooner-Rose.
Steed Elementary School students small model representing a typical Telstar Elementary School hats with stars on them, in addition represent a Scandinavian Christmas est female child in the house a red sash and a crown - with - on her head, while presenting of treats.
Many other schools provided ship models, castles made sheets with facts about Scandinavian culture.
One guest, retired Veterans Coordinator Richard “Dick” Jennings, homa. Jennings and his wife, Sheila, said their favorite Global in-law were visiting from England and were able to attend.
“I remember that they commented on how nice the campus said.
Guests were provided with various forms of dance, singing campus mall and inside the Student Center.
Dorothy Virden, OKC, read about Global Oklahoma in the enjoys visiting different events in Oklahoma and learning about
“My parents are from Scandinavia - from Sweden,” Virden end, too!” Virden added that her favorite part of the event was
Law, UCO Professor of humanities and philosophy, provided the following details about the boat seen at RSC, Saturday Oct. 8, and others of its kind.
Ÿ The maximum thickness of the planks used to make the boat is one-half inch. This is the same standard used by Vikings.
Ÿ It is a two-person rowboat - the smallest that could use sails.
Ÿ It weighs about 200 lbs and can hold up to 1,000 lbs.
Ÿ It is exactly 21 feet long.
Ÿ The wood most commonly used by Vikings was oak. This boat is constructed of oak and pine.
Ÿ Vikings used braided wool yarn - soaked in tar - to seal the area between planks and then coated the boat with tar. This boat was sealed with caulking and then painted black to resemble the tar used by Vikings.
Ÿ This size boat was commonly used for sea burials.
Some of the booths had merchandise for sale and some provided ies, leis, bubbles, OU posters, balloons and informational papers booths.
Volunteers at the HUGS project booth invited guests to sign overseas.
A food court with vendors from many cultures was set up for jray@rose.edu
The boat displayed on the campus by the UCO Medieval Society, during Global Oklahoma, is of the Faering style.
Dr. Stephen
Photos by CHRISTINA PETTY, SCOTT Stories by JOHNNA RAY
Scandinavian cultures as the primary focus, provided a learning opadded benefit of entertainment. across the campus mall before the Opening Ceremonies, which rainy,” Claude Humble, exhibit setup volunteer said. In the 17 one. the audience in singing the “Happy Birthday” song to Festival Scandinavian greeting, “Skoal!” with honorary memberships in the Scandinavian Club during participated in the event by submitting projects or presentations. posters, a map of Scandinavian countries and a large assortment to guests as a way to encourage them to “explore their world
School students made posters, trolls, and made Viking helmets newspapers. Also, a shadowbox dein Norway – Ulriken - was students provided posters and a typical Viking ship burial.
School students made cone-shaped addition to posters. The hats Christmas tradition of the oldhouse wearing a white dress with with no less than seven candles presenting the family with a tray full provided clay, wooden and other with various materials and Jennings, was on the committee for the very first Global OklaGlobal Oklahoma was in 1999 - the year that her sister and brothercampus is, especially for a college of this size,” Sheila Jennings singing and music throughout the day, at different locations on the the Oklahoma Gazette. Virden said she attended because she about other cultures. said. “This is a nice treat for them, and what a perfect weekwas the booths. provided visitors with souvenirs. Origami birds, fortune cookpapers were among the items provided free to guests by various sign a pillowcase that will be sent to troops currently stationed for guests in the gymnasium.
UCO Medieval Society President Christina Petty has been spinning and weaving wool for more than 10 years and shared her knowledge of the craft during Global Oklahoma, while displaying a Viking loom.
Sweden
Capital: Stockholm
Currency: Swedish Krona
Petty was told that she is among the fastest spinners. She spins wool at a rate of 45 seconds per yard.
The loom is the only one of its kind in the United States, Petty said. It is a Viking warp, weighted loom with clay weights and weighs more than 70 pounds.
In addition to the large Viking loom, Petty shared a smaller card loom used - along with bone needles in medieval times - to create decorative trim on clothing and blankets.
Petty explained that wool from Icelandic sheep was the most common material used for making cloth. The use of sheep provided a natural way of obtaining different col- ored threads.
“It takes a total of three dye baths to create a true black,” Petty said.
Other colors - although rarely used in medieval times - were created by cooking flowers or plants. The woad plant, which appears light green when cooking, produces an indigo shade when cloth is removed from the dye bath.
People in medieval times were limited on clothing choices due to the time and level of work involved in making cloth, Petty said. She further explained that it takes approximately 15 hours to make a piece of cloth that measures 35 inches by 8 yards.
Guests were also able to examine an afghan made by Petty. The afghan, which measures three foot by three foot, includes three-and-a-half miles of hand spun, naturally gray-colored, 2 mm wool thread.
In addition to the hand-made clothing Petty was wearing were shoes typical of the medieval era, which she had also made.
Languages: Swedish. Also recognized: Sami (Lapp), FinnYiddish, Romani Chib (a gypsy language) and Meänkieli (Tornedalen Finnish).
Average life expectancy: Men, 77 years. Women, 82 years.
Population: 9 million
Well-known Swedes:
--Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) - founder of the Nobel Peace Prize and inventor of dynamite, which he received a British patent for in 1867.
--Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) - author of children’s books and creator of the internationally known character, Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långssstrump.)
Sources: www.frommers.com and www.scandcook.com.
Drawing large crowds at the 17 th annual Global Oklahoma festival were various interactive displays provided by The Big Tepee District Boy Scouts, Carl Albert Junior High School and Del Crest Junior High School.
The Big Tepee District is comprised of Boy Scouts from the Mid-Del and Choctaw areas.
Four scouts constructed a rope “monkey bridge” on the Campus Mall with the assistance of four adults. The bridge was made using logs and rope; the only metal used was for anchoring the ropes.
For safety, the ropes were spaced at a distance considered safe for anyone who might fall from them, to prevent entanglement. Additionally, two adult scouts walked below the ropes, on either side.
The monkey bridge was used to teach knot tying and listening skills, to promote good physical endurance and to provide scouts and their guests with a fun walk, more than 6 feet in the air.
“It’s good. It’s really cool!” 6-year-old Tiger Scout Wesley Herrin said of the rope bridge, as he rushed off to get back in line.
Also providing fun for their guests, were members of the Carl Albert Junior High School Key Club.
The Key Club - comprised of students in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades - provides community service through volunteering at events such as Global.
The Key Club provided visitors with free face painting and coloring sheets. Also, they assisted children in making masks, beaded necklaces and bracelets and paper boats and hats.
“I didn’t know that there was going to be so much for kids to do here,” Dorothy Colcord said. “This is great!”
Gauntlet, the Del Crest Junior High Art Club provided many re-enactments and allowed visitors to participate in activities guided by the students.
Gauntlet members, dressed in medieval-styled clothing, demonstrated what might have been a common scene in medieval times by pulling a “captured teen” around in a cart, attempting to “sell her.”
A few of the students, who remained in character for the majority of the day, represented “berserkers” - warriors who went crazy after battles and were then branded with marks on their foreheads. Interactive displays provided by Gauntlet included a mock sword-fighting ring and a weapon throwing area. Students also practiced using the Runic alphabet – futhark – to spell the names of visitors on bookmark-sized cards.
Models of castles, various poster displays, ships made of clay, wood or beads and paperweights made of plaster and engraved with runes that spelled out students’ names were among the exhibits provided by these and other junior high schools.
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Diversity, tolerance promoted through annual festivities
Erin Waltman Editor in Chief
The campus came alive with thousands of visitors Saturday, Oct. 8 during the 17 th annual Global Oklahoma festival of cultures (see story, Pages 4 and 5).
The Global Oklahoma festival offers attendees a chance to explore other cultures, sample foreign culinary delicacies and have fun watching ethnic performances.
I, personally, sampled Chinese, Caribbean and Indian food at Global, and probably would have tried more if I had not been completely stuffed.
I listened to Mariachi music and watched belly dancers slink to traditional Arabian tunes. I learned about Native American art, read about the Ukraine and bought some delicious British tidbits to take home and enjoy.
However, there was more to Global than just food and fun – there was the message of toler-
ance and understanding.
By turning the RSC campus into a global village and celebrating other cultures for a day, RSC encouraged attendees to expand their minds and the way they perceive the world for at least one day.
Our society often seems like one very intolerant of differences. People can be unwilling to support anyone different from them, whether the difference be age, sexual preference or religion.
It may seem to some that there are daily news stories about hate crimes against people. Global encourages everyone to step back and see all those around them for what they are: people.
Although there were a variety of different cultures at Global, they all merged together into a glorious mélange for the seven hours that they were hosted on the campus.
The Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Committee shared the college grounds with the Oklahoma Friends of the Ukraine, and there
Counseling Tip #7
No one deserves to be abused. An abusive relationship is about power and control.
A workshop on domestic violence will be offered Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Student Center.
Contact the RSC counselors at 733-7373 for free confidential assistance.
was no jostling for supremacy. It is not always easy to understand people from cultures different from your own. Varying traditions from one continent to the next can make comprehending one another difficult if not impossible. However, no one has to understand a culture or a person to respect and tolerate them.
Tolerance is one of the simplest things to promote and to do, and yet so many people choose to be narrow-minded and bigoted for no reason other than always having been that way.
I enjoy visiting Global Oklahoma every year not only for the entertainment I know I am going to receive, but also for the feeling of camaraderie that is promoted by both the campus and by visitors.
For those who missed out on Global this year, I encourage you to attend next year. For one day, embrace the differences in everyone, let go and just have fun. ewaltman@rose.edu
sister and parents in her home. Her grandmother was born in the Czech republic.
Yukon and Prague have a large number of people of Czech ancestry which is why Yukon has a Czech festival every year.
Jedlicka graduated from Putnam North High School where she was a 4-year cheerleader as well as a member of the Band, Color Guard and winter guard.
Jedlicka is also the cheer coach for Meeker Middle School.
Web site brings college students together
Heath Sitton Assistant Editor
For many college students, MySpace.com
proves to be a great tool to communicate and network with an assortment of people throughout the globe.
Providing users with Web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music downloads, photo galleries, classified listings, events, groups, chat rooms and user forums, Myspace.com has created a connected community for online users.
Myspace.com is the most widely used and highly regarded Web site of its kind and is continuing to innovate with new features. Myspace.com announced four new backto-school features Sept. 24 created for the college community.
“I have been using MySpace for about a year now and I find it to be a great tool
for students to use,” pre-education major Amanda Johnson said. “It’s very helpful to have such a great tool available for free.”
In addition to the site’s current college features, users can now rate professors, list enrolled courses, connect with other students in class and further personalize profiles by adding areas of study and Greek affiliations.
Once a user has logged onto the profile homepage, access to the “Rate My Professor” feature is available. This feature allows users to sort by a teacher’s name, department or quality ranking. The rankings are scaled from one to five and users have the option of including whether a professor is “hot or not,” awarding the professor a chili pepper if they make the grade. Users also have the option to add comments to personalize their ranking.
Aside from offering a networking com-
munity for individuals, Myspace.com can also prove to be a helpful tool for musicians. With the music category of Myspace.com, bands are able to put four songs on a homepage, allowing users to listen, rate and even download certain songs.
Another great feature is the ability for bands to list upcoming concerts and events, communicate with other bands and network with fans.
“My band decided to start using Myspace last year,” art major Anson Estrada said. “A couple weeks after we created a profile, we had offers to play shows with other bands and we have made a lot of new fans since then.”
To create an account with MySpace, visit www.myspace.com and signup using the registration process. jhsitton@cox.net
This is Jedlicka’s first year at RSC and she plans to graduate at RSC with an associate’s degree in athletics training.
Her plans for the future are to be
come a professional dancer. She is also a cheerleader at RSC.
In Aug. 2006 Jedlicka will go to the national Czech pageant in Nebraska to represent Oklahoma.
She won a scholarship of $1,000 that she will use to help pay for school. SH0251835@rose.edu
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p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at John Conrad Regional Golf Course in MWC.
PASA has held the tournament for more than 10 years as a way to raise funds for the RSC Foundation, which awards a variety of scholarships to students.
This year, PASA raised $4,000-5,000, after expenses such as golf fees and food.
The PASA Golf Tournament Committee members are Connie Myrick, Julie LeskoBishop, Jan Taylor Bugby, Lisa Kerr, Brett Wood, Towry Barnard, Loma Brannon, BJ Vinson and Stan Greil.
Mechelle Aitson-Roessler, Isabelle Billen, Mike Cure, Mark Smith, Bob Pierce, Jo Hinojosa and Dean Fisher provided additional help. There were 114 players in the tournament and 31 teams.
Faculty members, professional staff, classifieds and members of the administration were all eligible to compete in this event.
The Oklahoma Student Loan Association had two teams for the event. Their second
and speech, had a team called Victoria’s Team, which placed second in the event, finishing with a 21-under-par score. Art Zenner, dean of Business and Information Technology, placed third with his team.
Door prizes including watches, restaurant coupons and chamber products were given away to those in attendance.
Donations of hot dogs, bratwursts, potato salad and cold beverages were provided for those participating.
RSC book bags were also given to all entrants. Further aiding in the success of the tournament were the golf course staff, hole sponsors, vendors, Ambassadors, Legacy and the President’s Leadership Class. Myrick, who was pleased at the turnout of volunteers and participants, said, “Thanks to all the volunteers, students, part-time hourlies, classifieds, professional, faculty and administrative staff, friends and family for all their help and support.” jray@rose.edu
Johnna Ray News Editor
team, OSLA 2, won first place in the tournament with a 22-under-par score.
Thrash, professor of theatre
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JEDLICKA
Photo Provided by BILL MAYNARD
Healthy study tips examined, suggested to test-takers
Stress identified as primary cause of low scores,
Heath Sitton Assistant Editor
With the first half of the semester and midterms gone and the final part of the semester approaching, studying becomes a major concern in the lives of students.
“I usually do not do very well on tests,” liberal studies major Julia Hall said. “I tend to stress myself out way too much when taking tests.”
Oftentimes, students are their own worst enemy when it comes to preparing for midterms or finals. Many students are surprised at the differences in studying for college courses versus studying in high school. With midterms and exams that require knowledge about concepts rather than memorization of facts, students frequently discover the need to adapt study habits to the college setting.
Community Spirit Award given to those from campus participating in Annual Renaissance Run held in September
Johnna Ray
News Editor
The second place Community Spirit Award was given to RSC Sept. 24 for participation in the 19th Annual Renaissance Run.
The award is based on how many people registered with a specific team. RSC has several participants each year, and was awarded the first place Community Spirit Award in 2004.
Towry Barnard, coordinator of Student Activities, Brent Bloyed, assistant to the aquatic coordinator and Connie Myrick, coordinator of Prospective Student Services, were among those representing RSC. Myrick placed third in her age group.
Upon learning what place she received, Myrick smiled and said, “I could have run a lot faster!”
The Navy Road Runners placed first
with only a slightly greater amount of registrants.
This year, a total of 366 people competed in the run, which was held in MWC.
The event began as a way to aid recovering cardiac patients and has since grown into a much larger event, including family members and the community.
Proceeds from the run benefit various nonprofit, community projects and programs in Eastern Oklahoma County, through grants formed with the money raised.
Former recipients of these grants include the MWC Fire Department and Steed Elementary School.
The event, although called a “run,” allows all who wish to participate and who have paid the registration fee to join, including those who opt to walk and those in wheelchairs. jray@rose.edu
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Thinking about how one learns best is crucial before selecting study habits. Some students learn most efficiently by reading, some learn best by listening and some learn by writing.
“I usually do not spend a lot of time studying,” undeclared major Ken Massey said. “I mostly just keep up with work in the classroom, take notes and review my notes a little after class.”
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To improve concentration and efficiency as a student, developing a place to study can be one key. A student may want to try to set up a place that is used as a study area only. A certain area of the home or maybe the campus library can be used to focus on academics.
Studying in chunks is one of the most effective ways of studying. When studying in chunks, a student studies in 20-50 minute time periods followed by a brief break of 5-10 minutes and then continuing on to the next area of study.
is the student’s attitude. One’s attitude can make an incredible difference. How a student approaches a test mentally can greatly affect how well they do when test time rolls around.
I tend to stress myself out way too much when taking tests. “ ”
Julia Hall liberal studies major
The best time to study is during daylight hours. One hour of studying during the day is equal to two hours of studying after dark. By doing the work that requires the most concentration early on in the day, such as reading, students can help their brains absorb information more efficiently. Ranking classes can also prove to be a crucial part of studying. Rank classes and spend the most time studying for the more challenging classes. Students can save time by studying what they need to know instead of familiar information.
Another great factor in studying
Study actively by asking questions, reviewing notes regularly and discussing key concepts with peers and the course professor.
Taking care of oneself can also improve studying ability. It is important that students get at least six hours of sleep during school. Students will also need a great deal of physical stamina to get through test periods. Staying away from junk food and not over eating can help speed up mental processes.
Exercising is also a great factor in helping the mind. Some light exercise in between study breaks can help with retention. Also, taking a short walk before bed will give the mind a chance to finish processing information learned throughout the day.
When test day finally arrives, get to the test site early, wear comfortable clothing, eat something light, relax and budget time throughout the test.
jhsitton@cox.net
Rose State LIVE! to host dance ensemble
Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor
Rose State LIVE! will be presenting the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance ensemble Nov. 10 at the Performing Arts Theatre.
According to their Web site, the ensemble began as a grass roots organization in 1970 that grew into a multi-cultural performing arts organization in Denver. It was founded with the belief that the language of dance transcends the boundaries of culture, class and age. CPRD is composed of a professional modern dance ensemble, year-round dance school, three-hundred seat theater, in-school lecture demonstration series, international summer dance institute and outreach program for at-risk youth. For more information about CPRD, go to their Web site at www.cleoparker-
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Rose State LIVE! had its first performance on Sept. 17, 2001. This performance featured Robert Mirabal’s “Music From a Painted Cave,” a musical performance.
Rose State LIVE! offers students an opportunity to appreciate local, national and international performances.
“We want our students to experience the different forms of art,” Sandria Steward, Marketing Assistant for the Communications Center, said.
The series has booked a diverse range of entertainment from cultural dance and classic rock bands to legendary comedians and performers like Bill Cosby and Willie Nelson, according to Steward.
The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance ensemble will be performing at RSC thanks to Rose State LIVE!, a program designed to provide quality entertainment at a low price. This performance will be one of the many events provided by Rose State LIVE! as entertainment for students, faculty, staff and the community.
Other performances scheduled for Rose State LIVE! include Joan Jett in March and the Chinese Acrobats in April.
To purchase tickets for the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance ensemble performance, call (405) 297-2264 or go on-line at www.tickets.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Civic Center located at 201 N. Walker and on the day of the show at the RSC Box Office in the Communications Center. For more information about Rose State LIVE! performances, call the RSC Marketing and Public Relations Office at 733-7458.
“The community does also get a benefit from our concerts,” Steward said, adding that the local hotel rooms are booked, the patrons have dinner in the area restaurants and the community gets the opportunity to see first-class performances right here in their “backyard.”
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Healthy study habits can improve a student’s GPA and confidence. Mike Lemon, theatre major, L.K. Hiltbrand, liberal studies major and Matt Lerma, theatre major, study as a group in the H.B. Atkinson Theatre lobby.
Columnist shares enthusiasm for performance
Heath Sitton Assistant Editor
The other evening I had the greatest night of my life. Well, maybe not the greatest but definitely one of the better nights in my meaningless life. On Saturday, Oct. 8, I had the pleasure of playing a show with Local H, one of my favorite bands ever. The show took place in downtown OKC at Bricktown Live.
We arrived to the venue a little before 5 p.m. in our GMC Vandura, or what we like to call “The Andura.”
We unloaded all of our equipment into the backdoor and made our way to the front of the building to find Local H. When we arrived into the manager’s office, we were told that Local H had not yet arrived and they had been caught in a traffic jam on the way up from Dallas.
Our mood suddenly changed due to the fact that we had planned to talk to the band about a tour. So, we took our disappointment to Abuelo’s. . Our reason for choosing this restaurant has nothing to do with the food they serve. Instead, our interests lie within their bar. Anyways, we finished off a couple of drinks at the bar and made our way back to Bricktown Live. When we entered the building, we were happy to see that
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Local H had arrived and they had begun to unload their equipment. We talked with them for a while and then we began putting our equipment on stage.
The doors opened at 7 p.m. and the show started at 8 p.m. The first band to play was a local band by the name of Three Dates Later. They started the show off right and got everybody ready to rock ‘n’roll. The second band to take the stage was ANDY, the
The Music Stand
band that I am in. We were allotted a 45-minute time slot, which seemed to go by much too quickly. I am not sure if we played well or not, although I hope we did.
The audience seemed to enjoy it and when we were done with our set, the audience began chanting “ANDY, ANDY, ANDY” and we played an encore.
I must say that it was one of the most nervous evenings of my life. Being so close to Local H and seeing them backstage brought up many mixed emotions. I wanted
to grab Scott Lucas from Local H and hug him and tell him how much I love him but at the same time I was trying to play it cool. So, needless to say I was freaking out.
After we finished our set, the time had come for Local H. They took the stage and commenced to rock. I must say this: if you have not seen Local H live, then you are missing out on an amazing set. They are one of the greatest live shows I have ever seen. Every single part of every song is played perfectly. The precision that they have is truly amazing.
Their set lasted an hour and it was much too short. I could have listened to them all night. I recommend that anyone who likes rock music go out and buy all of their albums and try to catch a few of their shows. You will not be disappointed by the music Local H makes unless you are a complete idiot.
The highlight of the evening was a certain audience member. Wayne Coyne, the singer of The Flaming Lips was in the audience. He left towards the end of Local H’s set, so we chased him down and talked to him for a while and I have decided he might be the second coming. jhsitton@cox.net
Creating a portfolio worthy of desired job placement
Shannon Hoverson Assignment Editor
Most people do not think that they need to have a portfolio if they are not an artist or writer. However, many administrators are now expecting portfolios in job interviews. But how does one put a portfolio together?
According to www.careerccc.org, portfolios are made up of items or work samples that demonstrate the skills, abilities and traits of a person. While the traditional portfolio is in a binder or folder, more and more people are putting their portfolios on disks, Web sites and videos. Utilize the technology available to show ones portfolio to the best advantage.
First a person needs to identify which skills or traits are the most important for the career or job they are seeking.
Once this is done, identify the relevant skills and find evidence to support each of the abilities. Then show any involvement or leadership in school clubs, councils, committees or teams. One can also show any volunteer work done that highlights skills of leadership and teamwork.
Next an individual needs to know what comprises a portfolio. Below are some common items that should be in a portfolio:
• Table of contents
Career summary and goals
• Professional philosophy or mission statement – a short description of the guiding principles that drives and individual and gives them purpose
• Copy of resume
• Copy of college transcripts
Bryan Trude Sports Editor
Finally, it is time for Fall Break. An extra two days added to the weekend and often unofficial “last hurrah” of summer where hordes of college students leave the classroom for that good American pastime of killing brain cells. However, considering how cold it has been getting, I imagine many will instead opt to curl up in front of a good movie, maybe with a loved one, or - if you are like me - with a bottle of Pepsi, and just vegetate the extra weekend away.
For those of you who will not be getting blitzed this holiday, I offer to you my personal recommendations for fall break viewing.
• Letters of reference Awards and certificates earned
• A detailed list of skills, abilities and marketable qualities
• Documentation of any work done that compliments the career goal; this can include any community service, volunteer work, etc
• Reference lists of three or more people who are willing to speak about ones strengths, abilities and experience (be sure to include full name, title and contact information)
Use of visuals such as diagrams, pie charts or graphs where applicable
One can also add a list of accomplishments that highlight the major accomplishments in an individual’s career or education to date. Another item to include is any research papers, publications or reports written, as these will show one’s written communication abilities.
Organize the portfolio so that it is easy to find the relevant material when needed. Have a friend or family member go through the portfolio before presenting it to an employer, so that any mistakes can be caught beforehand.
Remember, presentation is the most important factor when going for a job interview. Having a professional portfolio to show to the manager may be the thing that sways the decision in ones favor for the job. For more information on how to put together a portfolio go to www.quintcareers.com
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of the galaxy searching for a legendary planet that makes other planets, where the “Question of Life, the Universe and Everything” is rumored to reside.
“Guide” is standard irreverent British humor, but is good for a nice chortle. That, and Marvin the Paranoid Android (voice by Alan Rickman) just seems irrepressibly … cute for such a pessimist.
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ANATOMY OF A PORTFOLIO
The Features of a portfolio include:
• Cover Page: Include name, contact information and any other pertinent data.
• Table of contents: A listing of everything that is in the portfolio with corresponding page numbers.
• Career summary and goals: A summary of jobs held and the goals a person wants to accomplish.
• Resume: An up-to-date resume.
• College transcripts: All transcripts from colleges attended.
• Awards and certificates: Copies of all awards and certificates earned.
• Reference list: A list of three or more people who can vouch for an individual.
Visual presentations: Any charts, pie graphs or diagrams.
*list compiled from quintcareers.com
you might have problems getting over the American “cartoons are for kids” complex. Also, the audio is completely in Japanese with English subtitles, and some of the jokes are cultural, and may be lost on American audiences.
First Blood
The very first Rambo movie, this is my
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Sagittarius November 22-December 21... That tiny person hiding in your bushes is actually a small dog convinced you are, in fact, a garbage can. Shower. Seriously.
Capricorn December 22-January 19... Remember that spider that was on your back last week? It is still there.
Aquarius January 20-February 18... This is the time you should seek vengeance upon your mother for giving birth to you so close to Christmas.
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Pisces February 19-March 20... That strange chattering you hear in your stomach is actually a small animal that you ingested. You should learn to stay away from the egg rolls... or at least learn to chew your food thoroughly.
After breaking out of the jail, he declares war on the town, starting a gun fest that lasts for the remainder of the movie. Also, for those like me who started with the second Rambo movie, it explains why he was found in a federal prison.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Nice, clean comedic fun here. This Douglas Adams book adaptation was released on DVD back in September, and follows the adventures of the last survivors of the Earth, which was demolished to make way for a sort of galactic highway. They cross the breadth and width
This may seem an unusual choice, since it is a Japanese animation (anime) movie, but if you have never seen anime before, this might be a good place to start. Three homeless people (a gambler, a transvestite and a teenage girl whose father is a police officer) find a baby girl abandoned in the garbage on New Year’s Eve along with some vague clues as to her identity. Instead of taking the girl to the police, the bums decide to scour the entire city of Tokyo to find the girl’s home, using every trick in the book and then some not in the book to make it through alive.
This is a heartwarming tale of family, motherhood and child rearing, with sprinkles of raunchy humor. However, unless you are acclimated to anime
submission from my list of new classics, and is also for those viewers who like action over comedy or warmth. This is the first story of John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces and Vietnam veteran, drifting the country searching out former members of his unit. When he arrives in a small mountain town, he is promptly arrested and harassed, causing him to flashback to his time spent in Vietnam.
Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle Now here is a classic stoner’s movie. This tells the story of two potheads from New Jersey who cross the state with the sole goal of eating at the local White Castle. Along the way, they meet a whole cast of freaks. These include, but are not limited to: a pair of Jewish stoners with a craving for hot dogs, a group of “eXtreme” assholes who listen to 80s love pop, a born again Christian tow truck driver who is ugly as sin but married to a nymphomaniac supermodel and a cheetah with an affinity for marijuana.
Do not watch this movie if you want to feel smart, but for some Jay and Silent Bob-esque giggles, this is your choice.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back I will have to dust off my VCR player to enjoy this one. This is a classic tale of men, men who have comic books
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based on their likeness, sell drugs, and are not receiving a cent of royalty from the movie being made about said comic book.
Like any intelligent being who found out they were due royalties from a multimillion dollar production, they choose to destroy the movie instead of try and get their cut of the royalties.
This is another great example of the stoner movie, with appearances by the likes of Jon Stewart (or as I call him, God,) and Chris Rock. Also, it features an appearance by Mark Hamill in, ironically enough, a cross-spoof of Batman (he was the voice of the Joker in the animated series) and Star Wars. What is not to love?
To finish things this week, I want my readers – all twelve of them – to e-mail me at btrude@rose.edu and tell me if they would be interested in a bi-weekly movie-themed Podcast.
For those of you unfamiliar with this term, a Podcast is a regular radio-like audio program that automatically downloads and updates to the Apple iPod through iTunes. Get e-mailing! btrude@rose.edu Movie
by Erin Waltman
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