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Celebration focuses on freedoms, Constitution

Marae Leggs Assignment Editor In September 1787, the U.S. Constitution was officially ratified and became the cornerstone of American democracy and recently, Washington officials came up with the idea of Constitution Day to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Although the official day of the celebration was Sept. 17, RSC celebrated on Sept. 20 to allow more people to attend a seminar with guest speaker Justice Steven W. Taylor, who spoke to attendees on rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

“Today, we celebrate the Constitution - a living, viable document,” Taylor said.

James F. Howell, Board of Regents secretary and active community member, said that he was pleased to be able to bring this caliber of speaker to the campus. “[RSC] is the crown jewel of Midwest City,” Howell said.

Taylor has overseen more than 500 jury trials including the Terry Nichols/Oklahoma City bombing case.

“Lawyers are the ones who are the warriors in the halls of justice [and] who stand for the strength and the meaning of the Constitution,” Taylor said.

Additionally, Taylor spoke on the tension between a fair trial and freedom of the press. He also sided with General Colin Powell who has said that Americans need to be open about the intentions of the U.S. “Our Constitution and the moral authority that we are in this world should be kept on the front shelf,” Taylor said. mleggs@rose.edu

Vol. XXXVI Issue 4 What should you wear to an interview?

See How To, Page 4.

Learn the benefits of Continuing Education.

See story, Page 3.

Retreat builds character, leadership Shannon Hoverson Assistant Editor Several of RSC’s senate and club leaders shared a two-day, fun-filled learning adventure on Sept. 15-16.

Each student received a “Character First” T-shirt and an RSC bag with many goodies inside, including a pen and a stress ball.

“We are going to have a lot of fun but we are going to have a great learning experience,” Dr. Jeanie Webb, vice president for Student Affairs, said to students before the event began.

President of RSC, Dr. Terry Britton also spoke briefly to the assembled leaders, welcoming them all to the retreat.

“I want to welcome you to the new roles you are playing as leaders at [RSC] and to thank you for stepping forward,” Britton said.

Afterward, a series of teambuilding activities were led

by Stan Greil, dean of Corporate Relations and Workforce Education, who started off by explaining the “game ball” a simple basketball that could not be set down on the floor or tossed, but treated with respect. This ball will be

passed from person to person throughout the year and at the end it will be signed by everyone to symbolize teamwork. He also introduced the “Rose State Wiggle,” a new way to show school spirit.

“We believe that you can make a difference; each and every person can make a difference,” Greil said.

While on campus, the students were separated into three groups, blindfolded and led about while holding onto a rope. Then, they were led to solve various problems including flipping a small tarp over with everyone standing on it and forming a human knot by holding hands and attempting to untie themselves without letting go.

“It’s been a lot of fun, I really enjoyed the team work activities that we did and I [had] a great time.” Julie Ramirez, TEACH Club President and pre-education major, said.

Once all the activities were completed, Susan Loveless, a former RSC staff member, discussed proper etiquette and protocol stating the students should remember they were representing RSC and show themselves in a good

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Left: Club leaders and student senate members join in an exposition around campus while wearing blindfolds. Right, top: Students hold hands to form a human knot and attempt to untangle each other without letting go. Right, bottom: Students learn about themselves and others while adding adjectives to their own first names during the first day of the annual Student Leadership Retreat. light while on the retreat.

Students loaded buses and were taken to the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Later, they dined at Bourbon Street Café and watched a movie at Harkins Movie Theater.

“It has been a great learning opportunity and we’ve had a lot of fun and I’m glad I got to meet new people,” Tammy Hoffman, Non-traditional Stu-

dents Organization secretary and pre-education major, said.

Saturday, students attended a “Character First” seminar regarding how to improve organization through character building. Towry Barnard, coordinator for Student Activities, informed the students that RSC had already begun applying the “Character First” concept; the Student

Handbook lists the assigned monthly characteristics that have been.

“I think it has been great; I appreciate [RSC] for allowing us to do this because we have learned a lot of valuable skills that we can take back and incorporate as leaders,” Renee Weeks, TEACH Club vice-president and pre-education major, said. shoverson@rose.edu

BizWiz breakfast benefits community Joshua Pace News Editor A number of people from the local community gathered at RSC during the recent BizWiz breakfast to learn various steps that could lead to government contracts for their businesses, college administrators said.

“It was a great success,” Stan Greil, dean of Corporate Relations and Workforce Education, said. “We had more than 100 people attend, and for [7 a.m.], that’s a good barometer. So we’re very pleased with the turnout.”

BizWiz was held Sept.

14 and offered advice from

keynote speaker, Bonnie Taylor, Oklahoma Air Logistics Center director of contracting, who outlined the various steps small business owners should know if they wish to facilitate a contractual partnership with Tinker.

As director of contracting, Taylor establishes policy, develops processes, provides guidance and oversees the execution of approximately 50,000 contracts, annually valued at more than $4.8 billion.

Additionally, she provides force development for 400 military and civilian personnel in staff and

ton, RSC president, said.

“The BizWiz event is a good example of using foundation funds and college talent and resources to benefit our students and businesses in Eastern Oklahoma County,” Britton said.

Greil agreed.

“BizWiz really has two reasons for existing,” he said. “Number one is to provide public workshops, and number two is to provide a one-on-one coaching for small businesses.” “[RSC] is in the business of educating,” he added.

“To exchange information from Tinker to local small

businesses is a great service, and we received a lot of great feedback from people who attended.”

The RSC Small Business Endowment Advisory Committee sponsored the breakfast. The Committee is an organization comprised of volunteers who are business educators, small business owners and experienced financial, human resources and marketing professionals.

BizWiz is funded through the Ray Hardin/Kelly & Kevin Miller Small Business Endowment of the Rose State College Foundation. jpace@rose.edu

HIV/AIDS explained, free tests given

Comedian performs on campus

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wing organizations.

The event also began the college’s Government Contracting Training Academy, funded by an Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education grant designed to improve the success of small businesses, create new jobs and keep more federal dollars in Oklahoma.

BizWiz workshops are designed to provide small business owners and operators with free educational training programs to help grow their businesses, and is just one more way that RSC strives to serve the community, Dr. Terry Brit-

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Dee-duh-dee. Carlos Mencia, star of the hit Comedy Central show, Mind of Mencia, “wows” the crowd at the RSC Peforming Arts Theatre with his insightful, humor-filled standup routine on Sept. 12. “Mencia the Punisher Tour” was an entertaining glimpse into the mind of a man who isn’t afraid to tell the truth, the way he sees it, and who always insists that people should never be afraid to laugh at themselves. RSC is just one stop of more than 50 cities nationwide that this “no-holdsbarred” comedy act is scheduled to visit.

Renee Taylor Contributing Writer Free, confidential HIV/AIDS testing will be available during the fall semester on the RSC campus.

HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome, also known as AIDS. While many viruses can be treated by the immune system, HIV attacks the immune system cells that are supposed to protect a body from illnesses.

As the virus grows, it damages or kills the CD4 cells, or white blood cells, weakening the immune system. When the immune system loses too many CD4 cells, the body becomes less capable of fighting off infection and serious, often deadly, complications can follow.

A person can be HIV positive for many years with no signs of disease or only mild to moderate symptoms. But without treatment, HIV will slowly wear down the

immune system, eventually causing the body to become infected with AIDS. RSC and the Regional AIDS Intercommunity Network, also called RAIN, work together to educate the community about the common risk factors and how to decrease the chance of contracting or spreading the virus.

Also, the pair provides free counseling and testing to students, faculty, staff and the community on the RSC campus in a confidential environment.

“You want to get tested for the awareness of knowing you are not infected with the HIV virus and to encourage prevention behavior in yourself and your sexual partners,” Liz Brown, Wellness coordinator, said.

Testing requires only a brief swabbing of the mouth and results are given within 20 minutes. Additionally, free literature, Planned Parenthood books and condoms are available to those who want them.

Tests will be administered in the Gymnasium, Room 104 on the following dates: • 11 a.m.-1 p.m Oct. 5 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7 Students who are unable to test on one of these available dates may visit RAIN at 1200 N. Walker, Suite 500 in Oklahoma City, for free, confidential testing.

For more information, call Brown at 733-7353 or HIV Peer Educators at 736-0388. reneetaylor2006@yahoo.com

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Briefly Speaking Intramural flag football continues The intramural flag football season is well underway. Games 2-5 will be played at 3 p.m.

Sept. 25 & 27 and Oct. 2 & 4 on the intramural field. For more information, call Wes LeFlore at 733-7376.

Del City Library events listed Animal Grossology The Oklahoma City Omniplex will bring “Animal Grossology” to children ages 5-12 at the Del City Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Bear Stories Children 1-5 years old are invited to attend Del City Library’s morning Storytime from 10-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. Many “beary” activities will be included.

Fall Frolics An evening of stories and activities relating to the return of fall will be available for children ages 4-8 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.

All library events are free unless otherwise noted.

For more information, call 672-1377.

Terrorism to be discussed Phi Theta Kappa will host guest speaker Dr. Robert Kerr, assistant professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and Academic Fellow of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, as he presents “Terrorism: Israel and Beyond” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Main Dining Room.

Club information provided Clubs who wish to re-charter must do so before Friday, Sept. 29 to receive 100 points.

Also, the first part of a short series of instructional meetings regarding Club Web page design will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 and 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 5 in the LRC, Room 204D.

Golfers ready to swing The annual PASA Golf Tournament will raise scholarship funds at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at the John Conrad Regional Golf Course in Midwest City.

Editor finds testing methods easier, faster Johnna Ray Editor in Chief When I was a young girl just getting over the idea that all boys have cooties and should be avoided, a much more serious fear of what they might have was introduced.

Very little was known about AIDS - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome - when it was introduced to the public in the 80s. It was first believed that only homosexuals and drug users were at danger of contracting the virus, HIV, that causes AIDS. Then, a fear - almost to the point of hysteria - spread and many believed that kissing, drinking after someone, handshaking or receiving a bite from a mosquito could cause infection.

Since that time, a lot has been learned about HIV and AIDS. We now know the spread can

be controlled and individuals diagnosed with the disease are not necessarily given the equivalent of a death sentence to be carried out in less than 10 years.

Testing for AIDS has also changed dramatically in the past 20 years. When it was first discovered, and before risk factors were clearly understood, it was believed that no one could know for sure whether infection had occurred for at least seven years.

Now, we know infection can usually be detected after only six months.

The first HIV/AIDS test I took was a little more than 10 years after I had initially heard of the virus. It was a free test - most are - and was much different than testing today.

I visited the local health department, took a number,

Golden Apple nominations open The Office of Prospective Student Services is accepting Golden Apple Teaching Award nominations now through 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6. All letters of nomination should be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced and should include the reasons why the K-12 grade teacher was selected. For more information, call Lisa Kerr at 733-7372.

sat down and waited for what seemed an eternity. My number was called and I was escorted to a private room where a nurse practitioner drew blood for testing. I was sure that when I left holding a cotton swab on my arm, others knew

what my visit was about, but it didn’t end there - I had to return in two weeks for my results.

Those two weeks were filled with fearful worries caused by the stories and misinformation I had been given when I first heard of AIDS. I remember crying and praying all the way

back to the clinic when I went to retrieve my results.

When I arrived, a man holding a brown paper sack filled with condoms and literature took me to a room, told me that the results of my test were negative and sent me on my way.

This spring, while working as the assistant editor for the 15th Street News, I wrote a story about HIV/AIDS Peer Educators and free testing on campus. I told readers to get tested, but I had not been tested in several years, so I made the decision to do so.

The experience was much less dramatic and worrisome and I didn’t have to wait in a crowded room fearing that I was being judged. As a matter of fact, there was only one other person waiting and we didn’t hide our reason for be-

Spotlight On: Journalism professor finds ‘perfect fit’

Shannon Hoverson Assistant Editor This week, the “spotlight” is focused on RSC’s very own journalism professor, Susan Dawson-O’Brien.

Dawson-O’Brien has worked at RSC since 1993.

She brought with her several years of experience in the field of journalism.

She has been a copy editor for the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago, an adjunct professor at Harper Community College and she held a teaching position at Central Missouri State University – where she also advised the student paper.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and her master’s degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Dawson-O’Brien has two

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sons, Evan 11 and Spencer, 7. She also has a 12-year-old black lab named Molly.

She and her husband moved to Oklahoma from Kansas City, Mo. in 1993 and getting the job at RSC was a lucky break, she said.

“The job at [RSC] had just opened up,” DawsonO’Brien said. “It was the luck of my timing and has turned out to be a perfect fit.”

In the 13 years she has been teaching at RSC, she has had the opportunity to see many of her students accept awards during various ceremonies and meetings in the community. These, she said, are her fondest RSC moments.

When she is not filling her students’ heads with information on how to write leads

and the inverted pyramid style of news writing, Dawson-O’Brien spends most of her free time with her sons, watching Evan’s sporting activities and working with Spencer who has autism and sensory disorders.

“I hope to continue to inspire students’ interests in writing, photography and media issues and continue my personal professional development in those areas,” Dawson-O’Brien said. shoverson@rose.edu

Q: How does what you are doing now compare to what you wanted to do as a child?

A: When I was young, I wanted to be a vet. As I left high school, architecture called me. But when I found journalism, I knew I was home. And I knew early on, even in college, that I would eventually teach at the college level; but first I made sure to get the “real world” experience that makes professors more credible, especially in my field.

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Major: Pre-Nursing When did you start st RSC? Fall ‘05 Goals while at RSC? To [graduate] as soon as possible.

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Major: Undecided Hobbies: Painting and Writing music.

When did you start at RSC? Fall ‘04 Goals while at RSC? Learn a couple of things, meet a couple of people, take a nap or two - you know, school stuff.

Myron Crockett

Major: Computer Information Technician Hobbies: Write music and be a Gospel Rap Artist.

When did you start at RSC? Summer ‘06 Goals while at RSC? To advance my educational level.

Stacy Littlejohn

Major: Business Administration Hobbies: Shopping.

When did you start at RSC? Fall ‘05 Goals while at RSC? Just being able to finish.

Raider Response Question No. 2:

Should students have to check cell phones, PDAs , laptops and other electronic communication devices at the door during exams? Why or why not?

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Q: What do you feel makes you unique?

A: Each one of us is so unique, I find it hard to choose just a few traits. I guess growing up in the Chicago area and my travels give me a unique perspective to be a teacher.

I also have been quite inquisitive since childhood – a frustrating time for my parents, but very useful as a journalist!

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ing there as we would have in the 80s or 90s. Instead, we congratulated one another for being responsible and not denying the possibility that anyone, even a spouse, could infect us.

This time, the testing process was easy. I simply took a swab, rubbed it on the inside of my mouth between my cheek and gums and waited less than 20 minutes for the results - again, negative. And with no cotton swab marking me, no one had to know that I had just been tested.

Anyone who has had even one sexual encounter should be tested. HIV and AIDS do not discriminate.

For information about free testing at RSC, see story, Page 1. jray@rose.edu

Tyler Simpson

Q: What do you consider the most exciting thing you have done so far in your lifetime?

A: I had the opportunity to travel in my formative years, up through college and my early newspaper career. I’ve been to Europe three times, and I have visited Hawaii, Jamaica, Canada and many wonderful cities, large and small, in the United States. It helped me to see that the world was more than just what I saw out of my own front door every day.

Students “In the Know” A meeting discussing the importance of Student Activities transcripts and how to enter information for them will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in the Student Center, Room 123.

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Transcripts offer more than academic record Shannon Hoverson Assistant Editor Students who want to become involved in campus activities can start a Student Activities transcript.

The Student Activities transcript was started about five years ago and is different from the academic transcript. While the academic transcript focuses on a student’s courses and grades, the Student Activities transcript concentrates on extracurricular performance.

“The job market is very competitive and our students can attain employment at a higher rate with the assistance of this official document,” Towry Barnard, coordinator for Student Activities, said. “Employers want those students who have been involved in col-

lege and have given back to their community.”

All RSC students are eligible to participate in the program. The transcript may include participation in any clubs or organizations in which the student is involved, student activities, honors and awards received, sports participation, various volunteer projects, and leadership positions held.

The activities transcript application may be submitted online by first visiting the RSC Web site, www. rose.edu, and clicking on “External Homepage.”

Once the external homepage has been reached, the option labeled “more” under the Current Students section should be chosen, followed by “Student Activities” and then, “Student Activities

Transcript.”

At this point, students may add information by choosing the appropriate option.

When choosing to submit an application, a form will appear that will need to be completed by the student.

Finally, click “submit.”

Scholarship information, Service-Learning project participation and varsity athletics are submitted automatically.

All other applications are reviewed and approved or denied by the Coordinator for Student Activities.

Each time a student takes part in any student activity on campus, they need to update their Student Activities transcript.

All submissions must be provided within one year of completion of the project or

membership, according to the Student Activities Office.

A copy of the Student Activities transcript may be obtained by visiting the Student Activities Office in the Student Center.

To receive a copy of the academic transcript, students should visit the Admissions and Records office located in the Administration building.

“When employers are looking at students [they] look to see if they’re in activities,” Sally Cohea, Job Placement Specialist, said.

“It makes it more official when it is on the Student Activities transcript.”

The transcript is a “definite plus” when it comes to getting a job, she added.

Students can also use the

kiosk located in the same building to print off an official academic transcript.

This makes it easier and faster for students who are just needing a copy of their

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Student Activities transcripts enable students to provide proof of involvement in extracurricular activities and acknowledgements received with potential employers.

Non-degree courses beneficial alternative Joshua Pace News Editor Continuing Education classes through the college’s Tom Steed Center might not be part of a degree program, but that does not mean they are not beneficial, Bret Wood,

dean of Continuing Education, said.

“The benefit from taking our classes is purely for personal enrichment,” Wood said. “That personal enrichment could be through prolonged health through a fitness class;

it could be a knowledge base enrichment through our computer programs; or it could be just trying to learn a new skill – cake decorating, quilting or how to avoid identity theft – things like that.”

From dancing to swimming and from quilting to cooking, Continuing Education classes offer a number of opportunities for those who want to learn a new skill, hobby or are just looking to meet new people with similar interests, he said.

For example, many of the area’s senior citizens use their classes not only to learn and exercise, but also as a means to stay connected to their friends.

“A lot of [our senior citizens who are enrolled] will take these classes just to come in and be a part of a bigger group,” Wood said.

Although the seniors and children’s courses remain

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Continuing Education students of various ages learn to make chocolate desserts as a part of the Spring ‘06 Gourmet Cooking class taught by Lynn Southerland-Brown.

the highest demographic for Continuing Education enrollment, Wood said that he hopes to see an increase in adult enrollment – though he admits that goal does come with some challenges. “[I think] it’s because you’ve got people who work 40-plus hours a week or the discretionary dollars might not be there as much as we would like for whatever reason,” Wood said. “[However, we have] started to see an increase in our online non-credit program … such as classes that teach how to work with PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Works and Web page design.”

Again, those classes might not be offered as part of a degree program, but they could certainly add to a more rounded résumé, he said.

To that end, students who would like a Continu-

ing Education transcript can request one, providing they have enrolled through the Tom Steed Center.

With the second eightweek enrollment quickly approaching, Wood encouraged students to check out some of the Continuing Education classes that will be offered – many of which range in price from $30-$45.

“We are a community college and so my predecessors, well before me, set up a precedent to offer programs to the community at a very nominal fee and we’ve continued that,” Wood said.

A listing of the classes offered through the Tom Steed Center is available online by clicking on the Continuing Education link on the RSC Web site, www.rose.edu.

For more information, call 733-7392. jpace@rose.edu

Poetry history explored, readings planned Joshua Pace News Editor When tribes would gather – long before history was written and tales of the gods contained truth, even if that truth was invoked through metaphor – what they would do is congregate around a fire and conjure stories.

Those stories would be passed from generation to generation, with each storyteller crafting his own unique perspective into the formula.

Today, that tradition is not lost, Carl Sennhenn, former Oklahoma Poet Laureate and RSC Humanities

professor, said. Only today, people call it poetry.

“Poetry is the oldest of the arts,” Sennhenn said.

“Early literature was recited poetry. In Native American culture and other tribal cultures – even the old English, ‘Beowulf,’ for example, was an epic poem that was recited orally.”

To celebrate this art form, Sennhenn, along with a number of other local and regional poets, gather at 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at the historic Norman Depot, located at 200 S. Jones Ave. in Nor-

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man, Okla., to recite their work and enjoy their craft.

Sennhenn said that the

and political statements to the personnel experiences of the poet.

Participation is encouraged for those who have a large enough body of work – enough to fill a 3045 minute reading – but Sennhenn also said that poet participation does not have to Carl Sennhenn be by seasoned poets Humanities professor and former only.

Additionally, people Oklahoma Poet Laureate who do not write but still beauty of poetry is not nec- love the art may find someessarily the way the words thing enticing, as well. are arranged, but the expresOn Sunday, Sept. 24, Casion of ideas, which can ex- nadian Poet Laureate Glen plore anything from social Sorestad will join jazz

Poetry can comment on what is current, as well as what is eternal.

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transcripts without having to wait in a line.

For more information, call the Student Activities Office at 733-7376. shoverson@rose.edu

pianist Dennis Borycki of Norman, and the pair will combine their talents for an evening of music and poetry. Sennhenn said that he encourages poet enthusiasts to attend the event.

“Poetry can comment on what is current, as well as what is eternal,” he said.

“I think it also allows us to know people [better] and to know what makes us human.”

No admission is charged and light refreshments are often served. For more information, contact Sennhenn by calling 733-7512. jpace@rose.edu

Campus food, drink affordable with cards Renee Taylor Contributing Writer Students, faculty and staff of RSC waiting between classes, during breakfast, lunch and dinner times will find the Rose Café and RSC Cafeteria are available to satisfy their hunger pangs.

As an added bonus to the convenience of these food services on campus are Raider Cards, which provide a discount for food and drink purchases. These cards can be purchased at the Cashier’s Office in the Administration building.

A standard Raider Card costs $29 and is worth $35 in meal purchases, while a Raider Gold card costs $49 and is worth $60. The only thing the Raider Cards cannot be used for is cash back for a mark. Marks on the cards are valued at $1-$5.

“These cards are good for the convenience of not having to carry cash always on you,” Adlaide Oakley, Auxiliary Services, said.

Raider Cards have been available for all since 2002 and can even be purchased with Pell grants.

To receive a Raider Card, payment should be made to the Cashier’s Office. Then, the receipt should be taken to Gloria Bush in the Auxiliary Services Office, located in the Student Center.

Fall 2006 Raider Cards may be purchased with cash or check, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays.

The Raider Card does not expire, but once the amount has been spent, a new card will need to be purchased. reneetaylor2006@yahoo. com

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September 22, 2006 15th Street News

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Dress for a successful interview experience Shannon Hoverson Assistant Editor So, you have a job interview and you have prepared yourself with every possible question they might throw at you. You are psyched, ready to go. But wait, what in the world are you going to wear?

Knowing the appropriate attire for a job interview can be a big factor in whether or not you or somebody else gets that coveted job.

Here are some tips on what to wear: • Know the company you will be interviewing with, if it is a formal industry such as banking or corporate, you

will need to dress accordingly.

For men, this means a suit and tie – preferably navy blue, black or gray. For women, wear a conservative business suit, slacks or a skirt.

• Make sure the colors you choose are sedate and conventional.

• If you are going to a more informal interview, you can wear something casual.

Guys may wear slacks with a sweater or regular button-up shirt and women may go with slacks and a nice blouse.

But again, know the company. You don’t want to present the wrong image.

• Make sure what you are wearing is clean, wrinkle-free

and neat. I don’t recommend eating a chili cheese dog before the interview; stains do not make for a good impression.

• Also guys, please spend

How to... a few minutes to make sure your hair looks good and any facial hair is neatly trimmed and looks professional. You don’t want to go looking like a dead squirrel is on your face.

• For women, go for the

less-is-more rule for make up.

Also make sure your hair is neat, you don’t have to wear it up, but you want to avoid wild hairdos.

• Cover any tattoos and take out any piercings that are not professional – that means you can’t wear your favorite nose ring to the interview.

• Give yourself a once over in the mirror before heading out the door; look for anything that would give a bad impression.

If you follow my simple guidelines, you should be dressed to kill ... OK, at least dressed to impress.

Remember, presentation is 99 percent of a first impres-

sion. You could be the best at what you do, but if you come to the interview in baggy jeans and a tank top, you most likely will not get the job.

If you need help preparing for an interview or just need more information, you can call the Job Placement and Career Services office at 733-7377 or stop by and see them in the Student Services Building, Room 101.

You can also take part in one of the many free workshops held throughout the year.

The next one, “Résumés,” will be at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the Student Services Building. shoverson@rose.edu

Services help students find ways to land job, win iPod

By Joshua Pace News Editor Finding a career might seem like a daunting task, but help is available – and those who take advantage of that help could also win a free iPod, Lisa Will, Job Placement specialist, said.

RSC’s Career Services offers a number of ways to help students find jobs and connect with the field they have been working toward. But students

needed to know that this help was available, Will said.

To facilitate this effort, each student who uses a service will be issued a ticket that will be entered in a drawing for the iPod, which will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8.

“We thought it would be fun because so many people are listening to music and downloading music, so we thought it would be a great way to let people know our services are

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here,” Will said.

The more services each student uses, the more tickets they will be issued, which will increase the odds of winning.

To be entered in the drawing, students must participate in at least one of the following activities: • Take a career assessment.

• Come in for résumé, interviewing and cover letter assistance.

• Complete a mock inter-

view.

• Register with eCampusRecruiter.

• Refer friends.

Each activity is worth one ticket.

An additional ticket can also be earned by attending a Career Services workshop, which includes the following dates and times: • Résumés at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10.

• Résumés at 10 a.m., Fri-

day, Oct. 13.

• Interviewing at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13.

• Interviewing at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Pre-registration is required for these workshops because space is limited.

Career Services is located in the Student Services Building, Room 101.

For more information, call 733-7377. jpace@rose.edu

Counseling Tip No. 4 Not understanding? Trouble remembering? Comprehension and memory are affected by stress and fatigue.

When you’re hungry, tense, or tired, your brain can’t function at its full potential. It’s especially crucial to eat well, exercise and get adequate sleep during exam periods.

Each smaller square, called a cell, is to be filled in with a numerical figure from 1-9. These numerals are not to be repeated within horizontal or vertical rows or within a large square, referred to as a 3 X 3 block. Logic and the process of elimination are key to solving these puzzles.

If you are having trouble with stress, you can get help – Call Special Services and Student Outreach at 733-7373 for a confidential counseling appointment.

Solutions for Sept. 15 puzzle

Reviewer finds ‘Everyone’s Hero’ uplifting, charming Marae Leggs Assignment Editor “Everyone’s Hero” is an uplifting comedy adventure that is bound to appeal to the young and the young at heart.

This charming family movie is computer-animated and sure to please youngsters whether they love baseball or not.

“Hero” tells the story of a young boy who has a very big decision to make – should he take a chance and become the hero or does he just play it safe?

Set in Depression-era

America, this heart-warming tale unfolds as a young boy, “Yankee Irving” (voiced by Jake T. Austin), teams up with a sassy, young girl, “Marti Brewster” (voiced by RavenSymone) and learns that if he just believes in himself, he can achieve great things.

“Everyone’s Hero” takes Yankee and his friends on a 1,000-mile journey to help recover baseball legend Babe Ruth’s stolen bat, “Darlin’” (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg) in time for the Yankees to win the 1932 World Series.

Along the way, he befriends a baseball named “Screwie”

(voiced by Rob Reiner) who helps him in his quest to find and return the stolen bat.

In the process of the search, he restores his family’s honor, befriends t h e world’s biggest sports superstar and reveals the hero within.

Colin Brady, Christopher Reeve and Dan St. Pierre directed this film, which also had music by John Debney. “Everyone’s Hero” was produced by IDT Enter-

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tainment and released and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The Motion Picture Association of America has given this family-friendly film a rating of G. Among other key voices used in this animation were Brian Dennehy as Ruth, William H. Macy as bad guy “Lefty Maginnis,” Mandy Patinkin as “Stanley Irving,” Yankee’s father, Robert Wagner as “Mr. Robinson” and Forest Whitaker as “Lonnie Brewster.”

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poignant tale was also wife, Dana Reeve’s, last film before she died of lung cancer in March 2006. Dana Reeve voiced character “Emily Irving” in the film.

And now, I leave you with a quote that symbolizes the importance of this movie to the late Christopher Reeve.

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Virgo August 23-September 22... Wear something sparkly and fabulous this week because the universe is attracted to glittering objects and will grant you all your wishes.

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The stars say that you should try something gutsy and tell that certain someone what you are really feeling.

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Pisces February 19-March 20... Now is the time to revamp your image.

The planets have aligned and Jupiter is dancing with Mars. This is the moment to make those changes you always meant to make.

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