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THE ARKANSAS TRAVELER
FEATURES PAGE 5
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012
FEATURES EDITOR: LAUREN LEATHERBY ASST. FEATURES EDITOR: KELSI FORD
Summer Internships: Or, How Giving Up Your Summer Can Help Your Career by NICK BROTHERS Staff Writer
1. “For Emma Forever Ago” – Bon Iver It really goes without saying that Bon Iver’s raw and effective debut album For Emma, Forever Ago is a perfect complement to the winter season. It’s simple and homemade, but it has this uncanny ability to draw you in and hit you right in the heartstrings. A beautiful album, it made its fame with the untouchable “Skinny Love,” “The Wolves (Acts I & II),” “Flume” and “Blindsided.” This is one of the best recommendations for a winter album out there.
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2. “9” – Damien Rice Damien Rice seems to be near virtuoso-status as an acoustic singer/songwriter, and a scholar of the romantic human heart. Some songs are slow and relaxed or cheery and upbeat; others are moving showcases of emotion and heartbreak. This album goes many places, and some will highlight your wintry moods (or romantic stress) better than others, but the individual songs on 9 are something to marvel. “9 Crimes,” “Elephant,” “Grey Room” and “Dogs” are each unique standout tracks and are among other equally great songs. Plus, both singer Lisa Hannigan and the cellist Vyvienne Long do a stellar job lacing their silky voice and warm cello playing through the album. It’s sincerely delightful.
3. “Only By The Night” – Kings of Leon This is a pretty well known album that put the Kings of Leon on the map with their hit “Use Somebody”-- but seriously, it’s a great piece of work. It has a perfect mix of modern rock and mystique to it that seems to get the colder, mature-rock vibe for winter. You can’t go wrong with the frisson-inducing “Closer,” “Revelry,” “Crawl” or “Cold Desert.” In many ways, Only By The Night soundtracks a cold winter’s night out. It balances itself quite nicely between the rock songs and slower paced songs.
4. “Keep It Hid” – Dan Auerbach Dan Auerbach, who by day is the lead singer/guitarist for the blues-rock outfit The Black Keys, released his solo album Keep It Hid in 2009 prior to the Keys’ break-out album, Brothers. The album is distinct from the usual rock-steady Black Keys music, but it would probably be okay to call his solo stuff experimental and trippy Black Keys, with added folk. The music is moody, introspective, and at times, comforting. One thing is for sure, the harder rock songs still have this inherited swagger to them that makes you want to groove down the street to them. Keep it Hid is decently long at 14 tracks, but listen for “Goin’ Home,” “Whispered Words (Pretty Lies),” “When The Night Comes,” and “I Want Some More.” They’re some of the best tracks.
Scottish singer/songwriter Alexi Murdoch can do no wrong when it comes to mellow, laid back music. He’s the kind of stuff you want narrating your mornings, taking you to your coffee, and coaxing you into your daily grind. He isn’t depressing, and he isn’t too heavy either. He’s definitely soothing, almost in a therapeutic way, and his warm vocals and guitar playing is just savory. Some highlights from the album include “All of My Days,” “Song for You,” “Orange Sky” and “Love You More.”
6. “It Still Moves” – My Morning Jacket As one of the front runners of American jam bands, My Morning Jacket’s third album It Still Moves makes for a great all-around rock album for the bleakest of winter days. The expert musical compositions at play are engaging and easy to get into. The album almost plays like a live show. With most of the songs capping the fiveminute mark, all the songs break out into big rock-out sessions that really define the idea of a groove. It Still Moves is a relaxed album with a subtle amount of melancholy to it, but it pulls it off with gusto—it’s masked by the sheer amount of overdriven guitar rockin’ it almost every track. Some of the best tracks would have to be “One Big Holiday,” “Mahgeetah,” “Golden” and “I Will Sing You Songs.”
by EMILY DELONG Staff Writer
With the spring semester only beginning, summer vacation seems like years away. But a productive summer is a summer planned well in advance and one involving an internship can be a great way to combine travel, networking and experience into a multi-month engagement. “It is never too early to begin talking with professionals in your field of interest about internship opportunities,” said Erica Estes-Beard of the Career Development Center. “Last fall, some companies already had their summer internship program postings available.” Although some internship deadlines have already passed, the bulk of internships are posted early in the year. “Each company will be different, and there are many that are posted from January to early March,” EstesBeard said. The idea of spending the entirety
of summer vacation on a beach doing absolutely nothing may seem like a dream, but spending even a month at a company can not only be useful, but even fun. “My internship was fantastic because I learned and worked in a setting I’d like to maybe pursue in the future,” said Camille Wallace, a junior majoring in anthropology. Wallace spent the summer interning for the Student Conservation Association in Soldotna, Alaska. “It gave me a chance to travel for free to Alaska, which is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to,” Wallace said. Many internships are offered in places to which students wouldn’t regularly travel. For those internships that are paid, students can even get a free trip out of the experience. Besides having the time of your life, however, internships give students many valuable skills and opportunities. “Internships give students
Remedies for Residence Hall Rankness: Dorm Room Aromatherapy by HAILEY RAY Staff Writer
After a long and welcome winter break, students returning to their residence halls may discover that, compared to home, the smell of their room is intolerable,. While housing regulations prevent students from using candles, with or without a wick, there are still many options available. 1. Potpourri: Found for a variety of prices and in assorted scents, potpourri consists of dried foliage that can simply be placed in a bowl. 2. Reed Diffusers: The reed sticks absorb the oil and release it in the air, no flame required. 3. Air Freshening Sprays: Ranging from the generic fresh linen scent to the Febreze Thai Dragon Fruit, options are nearly endless. Traditional aerosol sprays can be used or outlet plug-ins that disperse the fragrance periodically. For those who can’t spare the outlet space, stand-alone units are available. Fabric sprays also work to deodorize rugs, couches or chairs that are contributing to the stench. 4. Baking Soda: A magical yet legal white powder, the Internet is filled with articles touting the glory of baking soda. An open box in the refrigerator
will seal in those odors, however sprinkling it onto a rug, furniture or an offending pair of sneakers, letting it set for a while prior to vacuuming will trap and remove those smells as well. 5. Activated Charcoal: Activated charcoal, not burning charcoal, works similar to baking soda to trap odors. RealSimple.com recommends placing the offending item in a box with two cups of activated charcoal, while being careful to keep them from touching, until the unpleasant smell fades. While these methods will help students take a stand against stench, preventing the birth of new sulfurous odors is also important. 1. Take the trash out. Think of it as encouragement to keep exercising. If food trash is taken out of the room immediately, it has no time to spoil and embed a rotting smell in every surface. 2. Do the laundry. Dirty clothes, especially left over from the gym, can make any room stink. The longer stinky clothes sit, the harder it is to remove the smell.
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5. “Time Without Consequence” – Alexi Murdoch
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Graduate student Michael Taiwon begins an interview with a prospective employer. The University Career and Development Center is committed to empowering students to present themselves successfully as candidates for employment or graduate school opportunities.
an opportunity to network with professionals in their field,” Estes-Beard said. In addition to networking, internships give students real-life work experience that can help them decide whether they have chosen the right profession. “They can also give students an insider’s view of a company, industry and profession that will be vital when they are searching for full-time employment upon graduation,” Estes-Beard said. Internships are becoming more and more essential for students wishing to land a job after graduation. According to a 2010 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 30.7 percent of seniors without an internship who applied for a job received a job offer, while 42.3 percent of seniors who had an internship and applied for a job received an offer. Many students find that a little extra work during their undergraduate years pays off in the future. “Internships allow you to gain experience in an area you want to go into,” Wallace said. “You get to assist and work in an environment that you want to go into. That experience pays off in the future, especially on your resume.” Even a little bit of effort can result in a stimulating and productive summer. Most internships can be found and applied for without leaving your computer chair. “There are many ways to look for an internship, but typically students are able to find internships by using their network or Internet searches,” EstesBeard said. Websites such as internships.com, indeed.com, experience.com or simplyhired.com are a great way to begin your internship search. Most websites will allow you to search by major and by location. For those who wish to stay close to Fayetteville during the summer, there are many internship opportunities available in Northwest Arkansas: Walmart, Tyson and J. B. Hunt are always in need of summer help, as are smaller businesses around the area. Of course, if you know the dream company you wish to work for and don’t see them hiring online, shoot them an email anyway. Many companies are more than receptive to students who want experience and who are willing to work for little to no pay. Just because a company isn’t hiring doesn’t mean they will turn away help. The Career Development Center, located in the Union, is also a good place to begin your internship search. “There are numerous resources available on our website, career.uark. edu,” Estes-Beard said. If you wish to have more guidance in the internship hunt, career counselors are available as well; appointments can be made by calling the CDC at 575-2805.
3. Mop the floors Floor cleaners can help remove dirt and bacteria on the floor and send a fresh citrus smell into every corner of the room. If that method seems like too much work, eating an orange will shoot some citrus juice into the air and temporarily freshen the space. Squeezing the peels will produce a potent and fragrant oil. 4. Dry clothes completely. Wet clothes that didn’t finish drying or towels that weren’t hung dry before hiding in a hamper for two weeks can mold and mildew, and they also develop a unpleasant aroma that will take several washings to remove.