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February 8, 2012
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In the news he t Wednesday February 8, 2012 pg. 5 Overpower thewichitan.com pg. 7 Three-alarm fire damages French Quarter BRITTNEY COTTINGHAM MANAGING EDITOR wichitan Despite news headlines of war, threats and protest, the Middle East remains a mystery to most Americans. Lady Mustangs dominated the court Saturday against St. Angelo State, winning 83-70. your campus/ your news Senior Moody Ihmedian came close to losing everything he owned when a fire broke out at French Quarter Apartments Sunday. "It could have been worse," Ihmedian said. "The firemen did their job and ensured no one got hurt. It was scary." Eight other MSU students weren't so lucky. The fire was reported at 9:13 p.m. Firemen arrived on the scene four minutes later, according to Assistant Fire Marshall Antoinette Hastings. About nine students and two families were driven out by a three-alarm fire, which was extinguished by 11:07 p.m. The fire started in a chimney flue above Ihmedian's apartment. "We had just got done watching the Super Bowl when we heard about the fire," Ihmedian said. "It was an unbelievable experience. What went through my mind was trying to get everything I own out of my apartment." Hastings said investigators ruled the fire an accident. "The fire was contained in the attic area, but the apartments were damaged by smoke and water," Hasting said. The Red Cross arranged for displaced students to be put up in motel rooms. The agency also helped to provide clothing and food for the victims. FIRE pg. 3 THE ULTIMATE SPORT Joel Smith passes a Frisbee to Mark Olgvin during Ultimate Frisbee practice Monday. Photo by HANNAH HOFMANN Illustration by HANNAH HOFMANN Students give cold shoulder to CMC BRITTNEY COTTINGHAM MANAGING EDITOR MSU students are missing out when it comes to planning for their future. That's the consensus of the Career Management Center staff, who host four major career-related events each year. The staff also conducts resume workshops and preps seniors for life after graduation. Students, however, aren't showing up in droves. Last fall, an average of 184 students came to CMC-sponsored events. The high point was when 340 students attended the Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair. The low: only 66 students showed up at the Graduate and Professional School Fair, according to Dirk Welch, CMC Director. The attendees make up about 3 percent of MSU's 6,182 students. The lack of student participation in events has left Welch puzzled. "During difficult job market times, where competition for available jobs is fierce, it would seem that more involvement in utilizing all available opportunities to network and interface with employers and organizations would be happening," he said. The drop in attendance is not new, Students go airborne with new game CORA KUYKENDALL FOR THE WICHITAN CMC pg. 4 Whizz! With a flick of the wrist, Mark Campbell fires a Frisbee to teammate Rachael Krygsman. She leaps, grabbing it out of the air above her head with one hand. Score. This isn't just any game they're playing � this is the ultimate game. Its name: Ultimate Frisbee, a quintessential college phenomenon. Ultimate Frisbee is played on many college campuses and continues to grow in popularity as people learn more about the new sport. But those who think Ultimate Frisbee is just a silly game haven't seen how MSU's Ultimate Frisbee team, Cavalry, plays. A game of Ultimate Frisbee can last up to two hours. It has rules, policies and referees just like any other sport. "People don't understand how competitive college Ultimate is," said Mark Campbell, Cavalry's team manager. "They view it as non-athletic people tossing a Frisbee back and forth. Ultimate is a high-paced game with tons of intensity." Former Team President Samantha Hassell and Cavalry Team Captain Joel Smith, with a handful of other students, had the idea to put team together. A year and a half later, that dream has become a reality. The team held tryouts last month. Eighteen players were up to snuff for the newly-formed team. In the fall, students can come to the FRISBEE pg. 7 UGROW aids students, faculty in campus-wide research projects CHRIS COLLINS EDITOR IN CHIEF UGROW program helps students, faculty develop research skills Zach Evett, a mechanical engineering student at MSU, is a changed man. He used to study his major in a vacuum � he had no idea that mechanical engineering could be applied other academic disciplines. But then he agreed to participate in UGROW. UGROW, or Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Summer Workshops, gives undergraduate students the chance to do research with other students and faculty, according to faculty speakers at a presentation on the program Tuesday night. The program, which was established in 2004, tends to take students out of their comfort zones. This was certainly the case with Evett, he said. "I am a much more mature and educated person now." Last summer, Evett began to build mechanical "puppets" for an MSU theatre production, Bandersnatch. These weren't your grandpa's puppets, though � they were full of wires and switches. Creating them took a little bit of Calculus-level math, to say the least. Evett worked with three theatre student on the projects. Students, he noted at the presentation, who had no prior experience in the field of mechanical engineering. His teammates, though unfamiliar with about engineering, were dedicated and vastly creative, he said. "Those people work. Like 14 hours a day work," Evett said. He said he even learned work ethic from his teammates. "I worked with them," he said. "I worked hard with them." He told the audience in Shawnee Theatre that the university should be implementing UGROW-type programs all over campus. He remarked on all the possibilities that program could create "I feel like this has been one of the UGROW pg. 3 2 Wednesday February 8, 2012 campus voice thewichitan.com your campus/ your news the wichitan Komen needed the pressure Parenthood message since her appointment in 2011. The health of women should not Last week, women across the nabe a political issue. tion were outraged when the Susan But Handel made the issue poG. Komen for the Cure Foundation litical when she stated, "I do not pulled funding from Planned Parentsupport the mission of Planned hood. Parenthood" and pledged to elimiPlanned Parenthood, an organizanate funding for breast and cervical tion committed to helping undercancer screenings. privileged and financially unstable Over the past five years, Komen women in their sexual health, has has funded 170,000 clinical breast received funding from Komen for exams and 6,400 mammogram five years. referrals. Both Planned Parenthood and KoWithout this funding, hundreds men are interested in the health and of thousands of women would not wellness of women and are strongly have been able to receive screeninvolved in preventing breast cancer ings. and urging women to get screenings Women's health and abortion are often. not one in the same, nor should Unfortunately, Komen's former senior vice president, Karen Handel, they be treated as if they were. Yes, Planned Parenthood employs has been opposed to the Planned clinics that perform abortions. our view But cutting off funding for abortions makes funding for cancer screenings an innocent bystander. It isn't fair to cut funding provided to women who use Planned Parenthood services to prevent life threatening diseases simply because one high-ranking official decided she doesn't agree with Roe v. Wade. After much uproar and backlash from not only feminist groups, but also individual women, Komen reinstated funding to Planned Parenthood. Handel resigned on Tuesday as the senior vice president of the organization, stating Planned Parenthood employed "vicious attacks and coercion" against her. Planned Parenthood will continue providing women's health services, which includes abortions. 3410 Taft Blvd. Box 14 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 News Desk: (940) 397-4704 Ads: (940) 397-4705 Fax (940) 397-4025 e-mail email@example.com e thwichitan editorial board Editor in ChiEf: Chris Collins Managing Editor: Brittney Cottingham a&E Editor: Anastasia Reed op-Ed Editor: Kaja Salsman SportS Editor: Damian Atamenwan WEb/ photo Editor: Hannah Hofmann print advErtiSing ManagEr: Rachel Bingham onLinE advErtiSing ManagEr: Brandi Stroud Copy ChiEf: Kristina Davidson Copy Editor: Mollie Collins adviSEr: Randy Pruitt inSidE LayoUt: Cora Kuykendall ContribUtorS: Orlando Flores Jr., Josh Hayter, Tolu Agunbiade, Andre Gonzalez, Stefan Attanassov dELivEry: Brian Mevrer intErn: Kassie Bruton Copyright � 2012. The Wichitan is a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The Wichitan reserves the right to edit any material submitted for publication. Opinions expressed in The Wichitan do not necessarily reflect those of the students, staff, faculty, administration or Board of Regents of Midwestern State University. The Wichitan welcomes letters of opinion from students, faculty and staff submitted by the Friday before intended publication. Letters should be brief (350 words or less) and without abusive language or personal attacks. Letters must be typed and signed by the writer and include a telephone number and address. The editor retains the right MTV, Jersey Shore and Teen Mom are rotting your brain of course we can't forget Jersey Shore. I don't think there can be a show more debasing than Jersey Shore. From what I understand, it resembles a train wreck- you just can't look away. But seriously, America? What has this nation come to? Teenagers and young adults are glued to their television screens, unable to take their eyes away from the disgusting amounts of alcohol consumed by overprivileged numskulls on the eat coast. Partying, tanning and drama are the pieces that hold the entire show together. There is nothing intellectual about Jersey Shore. The characters are bad influences, awful role models and a shameful piece of society. What ever happened to keen interest in educational programming? The History Channel has drama, confusion, mystery, love and all the fixings. But nobody seems to be scheduling their day around watching documentaries on the lives of influential people. Instead young people insist on making it home to see the newest episode of drunken embarrassment on MTV. Entertainment media feeds off of the stupidity and ridiculous lives and ideas of these horrendous people. On Monday, one of the top news stories popping up in Google search results read, "Snooki and JWoww `won't give up on Jersey' after they are banned from filming spin-off series" Stupid nicknames, orange skin, and glowing white teeth make the headlines weekly. Why is it that people who seemingly have nothing positive to contribute to the world are able to influence millions of young people? "Snooki" and "JWoww" make vulnerable teenage girls believe that it is okay to dress like a whored-out Barbie doll. Needless to say, the whored-out Barbie doll look isn't all that is influencing young adults these days. The hit reality shows Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant are glamorizing being a young mother, or parent in general. Sure, the shows do address the struggles teenage parents go through, but the shows also subliminally tell kids that being pregnant while so young is totally okay and natural. Not only is it okay and natural, but you could be a TV star too! What child doesn't dream of fame and stardom? The girls on these shows did nothing commendable (except for keeping their children), yet they become celebrities almost over night. They have their children and whenever they don't feel "up to it" they just drop their baby off at their mother's house and go be a teenager again. Unfortunately, instead of the shows dealing with and addressing the struggles, the heartbreak, the sleepless nights and the extreme emotional distress, they concentrate on the drama of the everyday life of a teenager.... Apparently these teenagers make such a better show because they are pregnant. What a shame. It's a shame what modern television has come to. Americans are glued to their televisions watching brain-rotting shows. These programs require no imagination, no sense of thought, no demand for intellect. They dumb down society, especially the younger generations. Where is the imagination? What happened to music on MTV instead of the reality meltdown bullcrap? At least when MTV played music the network provided a positive service to society. Now it's just brain-rotting toxic garbage. A wild imagination is the sign of a healthy and open mind. These shows are just closing off young imaginations, disallowing the mind to be active and able. Ears, eyes and minds are being filled to the brim with disgraceful train-wreck ideas of lives filled with drugs, alcohol and fame. I think it's time that television, along with parents and intelligent young minds, to get back to imagination and get back to quality entertainment! KAJA SALSMAN oP-eD eDiTor I totally understand the "rubbernecking" concept. I get that the woes of others are a sick, twisted, but totally appealing form of entertainment. What I fail to understand is this plague of shows that make the human race look like...dare I say it...baboons. What are these shows? It's not hard to spot them, or hear about them. There is a plethora of trash television; Teen Mom,16 and Pregnant, and Letter to the editor I would like to bring an issue to your attention: I am a grad student and I attend MSU at night for my classes. I work 40-plus hours a week at my job and I don't always eat dinner between 5 p.m., when I got off work, and 5:30 p.m., when class begins. Last night I had class in the Dillard Building and utilized the coffee/snack bar on the first floor. I was charged $2.80 for a 20 oz Diet Coke and $1.50 for a small bag of potato chips. I don't know who sets the prices for the items sold to the students, but that is almost a 200 percent markup! It's bad enough that we are charged numerous fees just for attending MSU, but it is quite another thing to overcharge for snacks or food. I attended Oklahoma State University for my undergraduate degree and I was NEVER overcharged for snacks from the shops inside classroom buildings. The students and teachers of MSU are this shop's ONLY customers, so why are we being taken advantage of so blatantly? Sincerely, Mandi Morrison Counseling Grad Student The Wichitan now offers free online classified ads. Placing them is so easy, even Hagrid could do it. JoHNNY BLeviNS thewichitan.com the wichitan Wednesday the wichitan news thewichitan.com ployment benefits continues to climb. "We're led to believe (by the me dia) that this is just people sitting at home watching Oprah eating bonbons on the couch cashing checks. It's not that way," he said. "It's a lot worse than that." It means someone's out of work not making payments on the bills. For the first nine recessions after WWII, it took an average of 11 months for the recession to end and 20 months to get the jobs back. In those days, manufacturers would fire up idle plants and factories, hire up workers and bring them back. "That was when we used to make things," he said. Today, it takes eight months to restore the economy but 40 months to get jobs back, Yamarone said. That's because America is more of a services oriented economy. "We invent, design, develop, engineer and create," he said. "We're the brains." Then we send it off for another country to manufacture because they can do it for cheap. Factories aren't running and people are not employed. That's a problem. Not bringing home an income is more than an economic problem. There are also psychological socio-economic consequences, Yamarone said. Self-worth and feel-good are hurt. Suicide and murder rates both go up and depression is notorious when the economy is down. Many find that when they do get a job, they're not getting paid as much as they were in a previous job. It can be very discouraging. Both the housing and auto industry are trending lower. There are over 15 million vacant homes on the market. The internet is wreaking havoc on the retail sector. People don't have to buy 3 your campus/ your news products at the store any longer because they can get what they want online. Mall vacancies are at an all-time high. Workers and services are being slashed. "The internet is changing the landscape of the economy," Yamarone said. The Misery Index or the combination of inflation and unemployment, is higher than anytime since 1983. After paying bills, people have no real income left. "The real disposable personal income used to be at 3.7 percent. Now we're at zero," Yamarone said. "You can't spend what you don't have." There are no perfect Holy Grail economic indicators, but Yaramone gave what he called these "Fab Five" to look for. People don't dine out as much during hard times. If they do, they choose McDonald's rather than the steakhouse. They buy less jewelry and cut down on cosmetics and perfumes. They don't go casino gambling as often. Not when times are tough, he said. But, the greatest economic indicator, he said, is women's dresses. "There's no greater self-purchase of a woman than a dress," Yamorone said. "The woman is the CEO of the household traditionally (and) when things get tight around the house, (she) postpones a self-purchase. Watching women's spending habits will tell you everything about the economy." "So what can we as college students do now?" one audience member asked. "What can we do to learn more about the economy?" "You're not gonna learn it here," Yamarone said. "You have to read the papers. Go to bloomberg.com. Keep up with current events. See if you disagree with things that are going on and be in tune with those things. You should care about where the economy is going." February 8, 2012 Speaker lures MSU students to the dark side JOSH HAYTER FOR THE WICHITAN Students have no idea what's going on in the economy. Downtown distractions and diligent studies keep them from seeing what's going on in the real world. And according to Bloomberg economist Richard Yamarone, the real world is scary. Yamarone is an economist with more than two decades of experience forecasting U.S. economic statistics and trends. He is the author of "The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators" and is the creator of the Bloomberg Orange Book, which is a collection of comments CEOs and CFOs made on quarterly conference call transcripts. He addressed over 200 students and faculty Thursday afternoon at the 30th Anniversary Streich Lecture in Dillard. His objective: bring as many members of the audience as possible to the "dark side." "How many people here actually believe we're headed for a recession by year's end?" he asked. Silence from the audience. Not one hand was raised. "I've been sent from Lord Vader to bring you to the dark side," Yamarone joked. "Clearly too much happiness going on here. Too much disbelief. Too much optimism. We don't like that on the dark side." Yamarone gives the same speech concerning economics in 88 cities and there are only three places where he doesn't get people to raise their hands to come to the "dark side." Texas is one of those places because oil is doing well and both the energy and drilling sectors are booming. But for the country overall, things aren't looking good. "You're all taught that when GDP falls negative, below zero, the economy's in Economist Richard Yamarone speaks at the 30th Anniversary Streich Lecture about his book The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators. Photo by DAMIAN ATAMENWAN recession. That is true," he said. "However, I'm here to tell you it only has to get below two percent." America has been sub-two percent for three quarters in a row now. It may not happen in the next three quarters, but by the fourth quarter the country will find itself in a recession, Yamarone said. It's happened that way every time since 1948. How does Yamarone identify a recession? "By looking at employment the only thing that matters is whether you have a job or not and if that job can support your family," he said. "That's what we want to do. We want to work hard." Jobs are the most important economic indicator there is, he said. "There's nothing more powerful than when you're in a society that's identified by what you do," Yamarone said. "You go to a bar and the first thing you ask someone is `What's your name? The second thing is `What do you do?' That's just the way it is." With unemployment around 14 percent today, it's easy to see why many Americans live in fear. Though firing has stabilized, people are being hired at a fraction of the pace they once were. On average, unemployment lasts eight months and the length of unem- FIRE from pg. 1 "We will help them until they get on their feet," Red Cross volunteer Mike Dow said. "If students would like to help, they can donate to the Red Cross, which will also help future fire victims." The university also assisted students affected by the fires by contributing scrubs, books and supplies. "We encourage them to come in and get help so we can determine what their needs are," said Debbie Coughran, assistant to the dean of students. The university has already assisted two students through book loans and three-day meal plans. They also provided counseling services. "It is simply the right thing to do," Dean of Students Dail Neely said. "The goal in this case was to substantially decrease the mitigating factors that would prevent a student from being successful." Ihmedian said the hardest part of this experience would be recovering from the situation. "It's going to take about a week to get the smell off my clothes and belongings," Ihmedian said. "French Quarter is doing their best, but they can't take care of personal belongings lost. That's why it's important to have renter's insurance." NEWS AROUND THE WORLD Blood is flowing throug the streets of Syria from attacks against Bashar al-Assad's regime. The attacks are a result of Syrians no longer want to be under their current leader: from CNN A Norweigan court concluded that Anders Behring Brelvik, who was charged with killing 77 people last July (he claims he deserves a medal of honor) can legally be kept in custody until his trial in April. Brelvik's mental health is still an issue. More than 200 people have died this year in Europe due to freezing temperatures (Time) Time reported that a U.S. judge upheld a Texas law requiring females to have a sonogram before they undergo an abortion. Due to current killing sprees in Brazil, the 2014 Soccer World Cup might not be hosted there due to safety issues. UGROW from pg. 1 best opportunities I have ever had. I wish everyone got to do that," Evett said. "We're supposed to allow students to see a whole lot of things. They want us to have a very nice education here. I feel like I can really diversify myself." Brandon Smith, Assistant Professor of Theatre, also worked with Evett on the project. "This is by far the most rewarding project I have worked on in my career," he said. Smith said one of the reasons he liked working on the project so much was because he got to work with a student who wasn't "part of my normal demographic." Also, the students involved developed a unique sense of community. Put simply, Smith said, doing this project just felt good. "When I think about what's wrong in the world and what's right in the world � this just feels right to me." Five professors and five students took part in the UGROW panel discussion. STIMULATE YOUR SAVINGS AT AMAZING MOVE-IN SPECIALS! MONTHLY RENTS STARTING AT $385 PER APARTMENT TAFT HAUS APARTMENTS CALL OR COME BY FOR DETAILS! PHOTO BY CHRIS COLLINS 4611 TAFT BLVD. Texas Driving School for ticket dismissal & insurance discounts $50 - We are less expensive than online! 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Others have a habit of falling asleep while reading from a textbook. But many students at the Counseling Center's Taming Your Test Anxiety workshop said simply going blank when the test is given out was the sole problem. "By doing workshops, we can provide this information to a large group of students in just a few hours," Licensed Professional Counselor Lori Arnold said. "Workshops are one way the Counseling Center can serve the student body." According to the Counseling Center, 20 percent of college students may suffer from nervousness. "I don't know what is about multiple SOUND OFF Q: A: What was your favorite 2012 Super Bowl commercial? choice tests, but every time I look at a scantron I go blank," freshman Stefanie Houston said. "It's insane that no matter how much I study, when the test is in front of me everything I've learned leaves me." Vikki Chaviers, Counseling Center licensed professional counselor, described anxiety as an uneasiness of the mind caused by fear. This academic workshop dealt with students fear and anxiety surrounding academic performance. Chaviers told students stories from her undergraduate experience where she also suffered from test anxiety. "I had a professor who told me, `when you go in and take a test and your mind goes blank, just sign your name on the test, hand it in and walk out of the door. Then you will remember everything," Chaviers said. Chaviers said going blank before a test is one of the many excuses students make to explain their test anxiety. "Stress and fear take a lot of energy," Chaviers said. "Whatever our thoughts take us, that's how we are going to feel emotionally, physically and mentally." Anxiety comes up before tests have even been handed out because of negative self talk and worry, Chaviers said. In her presentation, Chaviers explained the learning pyramid and said the average retention rate after 24 hours increases to 50 percent when students have study groups. Students thinking college tests are too hard or that they've never been very good students are other justifications students make to ex- According to the MSU Counseling Center, one of the biggest problems students have with test taking is they don't know what to take notes on in class. Photo by CHRIS COLLINS plain their lack of test taking skills. "High school teachers make sure you get assignments done and are prepared for tests," Chaviers said. "College professors throw (the information) out there and leave the rest all up to the students." Houston said the main reason why she struggled her first semester at Midwestern was that she was used to getting a test review from her high school teachers before every test. Chaviers said many students get frustrated when questions from a test re- view aren't on the test or when a professor doesn't give out a review at all. "When I was an undergrad, test reviews didn't exist," Chaviers said. "That meant you were responsible for everything." Arnold said some professors use test banks from a textbook instead of creating their own tests. "I think test anxiety is a common problem among students are Midwestern," Arnold said. "I think it is fair to say that most students have struggled with test anxiety at some point in their academic career. The same skills needed to reduce test anxiety can be used to reduce anxiety in other areas of life." Chaviers advises students with test anxiety issues to contact the Counseling Center and make an appointment with a therapist. The Counseling Center also deals with other academic difficulties including stress and time management, study and test-taking skills and attention and concentration problems. CAREER from pg. 1 he noted. Oddly enough, the drop in attendance began about the time the economy started to deteriorate. Jobhunting, always difficult for most college graduates, became even more of a challenge. Welch said total expenses average $600 per fair or expo. These costs include marketing and promotion costs, printing and supply costs, food and hospitality. Randi Roanhaus, employer relations coordinator for CMC, said one employer asked why more students weren't present. "In this instance, when they asked why students aren't coming, I really don't have an answer," Roanhaus said. "Sometimes it is a lack of interest in graduate schools or finance issues." In a tight job market, attendance size often impacts whether employers will select MSU as a recruiting destination, Welch said. "Midwestern is not A&M, Texas Tech or some of the bigger names," said Roanhaus. "So we aren't the first school on the radar for some of these companies." Roanhaus said the location of MSU is also a disadvantage for possible employers. "We are four hours away from Canyon and the Lubbock area, where they get a lot of Colorado businesses. And we are two hours from the Metroplex area," Roanhaus said. "MSU is also a briefcase school, so students go home on the weekends, which is a good thing because students have the advantage of attending career expos in both areas." Roanhaus said student attendance at such events is essential. "I think students forget to plan for the future and let these career fairs slip by them," she said. However, career events are posted throughout campus on the MustangsHIRE boards, Roanhaus said. On the other hand, Roanhaus said the Part-Time Volunteer Fair was well attended in the fall. "The Career Expo last year had a new time in the afternoon and evening," Roanhaus said. "We worked around students' schedules to the best of our ability." A total of 110 students were present at the Career Expo, which cost the university about $1,200. Roanhaus graduated from MSU in 2008 and started working for the Career Management Center last year. "When I started in this department, I connected with other universities our size and that we are in competition like West Texas and Tarleton," Roanhaus said. "The number of employers we have attend fairs and expos are astronomically competitive with those schools. But it is the student attendance at some fairs that are low compared to theirs. We are always hoping for more students to attend because the opportunities are endless for them." Students might be less likely to attend fairs and expos if they don't recognize company names, but Roanhaus said this shouldn't keep students from using their services. "We don't have Google, Yahoo or Facebook coming to our fairs," Roanhaus said. "But students think there isn't an industry for them. That is such a falsity. Everyone is going to start out predominantly in an entrylevel job. Students don't know what opportunities are going to open." Despite low student attendance, Roanhaus said the department receives compliments from employers on how well dressed and prepared MSU students are. "Instead of building a foundation with employers we have, we are constantly recruiting for new ones," Roanhaus said. "We must always show interest to employers so they will show interest in our students. This is a way we build relationships." The Career Management Center advertises events through print, web and electronic formats. The department also hangs banners in visible locations and incorporates yard signs into its marketing approach. "It is always our hope and desire that as many students as possible will take advantage of the services and resources that the Career Management Center offers," Welch said. "It is common practice for the Career Management Center to evaluate our events, services, and resources with the aim of identifying the things that are working well and any changes that could be made further strengthen the offering." The evaluation process has shaped and further refined the department's events, Welch said. Welch has been the director of the Center since 2003. The CMC today offers a much wider array of services to MSU students and alumni than it did then. "Our visibility on campus has increased," Welch said. "We have evolved in our use of technology and software in the delivery, evaluation and promotion of our services and resources." Much of the programmatic growth has occurred in the areas of part-time job, volunteerism, interview preparation services and professional development opportunities. "The Career Management Center has spoken to colleagues in career services at other institutions across Texas and the nation. Like MSU, others have reported experiencing a decrease in student and alumni attendance at career fairs and expos." Welch said. Since 2003, the CMC has seen a dramatic increase in its outreach efforts across campus. According to Welch, presentations have increased by 375 percent and student and alumni use of the Center's resources and services have grown by 415 percent. For the 2010-2011 academic year, more than half of the Center's student contacts have been seniors. Students from Dillard College and the College of Health Sciences and Human Services utilize the CMC services the most with 32 percent and 26 percent, respectively. "My favorite commercial was the Sexy and I Know It M&M commericlal." Courtney Lemley Dental Hygiene "The Sexy and I Know It M&M commericlal was my favorite." Jordan Dillard Finance "My favorite commercial was the Skecher's commercial with the dog." Elaine Lambert Nursing CAMPUS BRIEFS THURSDAY Feb. 9 The multicultural service is hosting From Soulful Music to Hip Hop in Shawnee Theater from noon to 1 p.m. THURSDAY Feb. 9 The Texas Learning and Resource Center is hosting a wine and cheese event in Dillard 189 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. THURSDAY Feb. 9 Dr. Lloyd Jeff Dumas is presenting on his latest book The Peacekeeping Economy. The presentation is 7 to 8 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. SATURDAY Feb. 11 The Rock & Worship Tour hits Wichita Falls. Head to an early dinner at Fuzzy's at 3 p.m. to get in line at Kay Yeager before the doors open for the concert at 4:30. The concert is from 6 to 9 p.m. $10 at the door gets you in to see Disciple, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Hawk Nelson & SideWalk Prophets. MONDAY Feb. 13 Meet for Monday Night Cru in the Atrium for fellowship and bible study. Fellowship begins at 9 p.m. MONDAY Feb. 13 Sigma Lambda Alpha sorority is hosting a Valentine's Day fundraiser all day in the Student Center. WEDNESDAY Feb. 15 The NAACP is hosting event to educate the student body on segregation. Student volunteers will be performing a skit reenacting the Jim Crow Laws and how it was the start of segregation. Come watch at the Atrium from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. "My favorite was the car commercial where all of the vampires died." Trey Brumley Athletic Training We'll be in the student center every Tuesday this semester finding answers to the issues you care about. THURSDAY Feb. 9 If you are interested in becoming a Relay for Life Team Captain, come to the meeting in CSC Wichita I and II at 6 p.m. THURSDAY Feb. 9 UPB is hosting a homemade bath salt party! As a gift or just for person. Choose your scent, your color and mix your way to relaxation! UPB will be in the atrium from 9 to 2:30 p.m. the wichitan HOTBED Wednesday February 8, 2012 thewichitan.com your campus/ your news the wichitan news 5 The Middle East, one of the most diverse and dangerous areas in the world, is an alien land to most Americans CHRIS COLLINS EDITOR IN CHIEF SYRIA POP: 22,505,000 TURKEY POP: 22,505,000 JORDAN POP: 6,407,000 PALESTINE POP: 2,235,000 ISRAEL POP: 7,465,000 Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians waited with bated breath for the announcement in mid-February 2011. Hosni Mubarak, the brutal Egyptian president, announced Feb. 11 that he would step down from his 30-year post. He resigned his power to the military. It was a sign of the times. In the following year, the citizens of Syria, Libya, Morocco and other countries in the Middle East and North Africa followed Egypt's lead. This mass uprising against the powers-that-be has been spectated through most of the world. In some instances, revolt has led to revolution, as in Tunisia. In other cases, however, it has led to extended periods of military retribution against its own citizens. Hundreds of protesters in Homs, Syria, have been killed by national forces. But this isn't the first time this part of the world has made headlines � this is the birthplace of man, of the great religions, of vast wars. It would appear, though, that some Americans aren't familiar with the Middle East and couldn't identify most of the countries on a world map. But this is an area that Westerners would do well to familiarize themselves with. Here are a few things most Americans might find interesting: 1. Iran recently has been accused by the United States, Israel and other countries of attempting to produce nuclear weapons. 2. The Middle East is in control of most of the world's proven oil reserves (about 61%). 3. Oil-rich Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world per capita. American media has turned its gaze, for now, on Syria. The U.N. last week was unable to agree on how to deal with the Syrian uprising, with China and Russia going voting against condemning the Syrian military's actions. Violence and uprisings aside, Middle Eastern countries have a rich and diverse culture. Though Islam is the dominant religion of the area, Arab Christians also live in parts of Lebanon, Syria and other countries. The region is home to a multitude of different languages, from Arabic, Greek, Turkish, Persian and others. One thing is certain � the Middle East is sure to remain an interesting place through the ages. And hopefully Westerners can continue to pay attention to it. IRAQ POP: 31,000,000 IRAN POP: 73,973,000 KUWAIT POP: 3,100,000 QATAR POP: 793,000 EGYPT POP: 77,487,000 SAUDI ARABIA POP: 23,513,000 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES POP: 5,342,000 Population stats: Wikipedia, mideastweb.org, worldatlas.com OMAN POP: 3,200,000 YEMEN POP: 23,701,000 More than 350 million people live in the Middle East. Qatar has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world A brief timeline of Middle Eastern events Jesus of Nazareth is born in Jerusalem Roman Empire rises to power Mongol invaders destroy Islamic civilization Islamic faith emerges Alexander the Great conquers Persia Israelites conquer Canaan King David overtakes Jerusalem Israel enters into Six Day War with Egypt, Syria, Jordan IIII I Pottery emerges in Mesopotamia First hieroglyphs appear in Egypt Egyptian citizens overthrown dictator Hosni Mubarak Photos courtesy Graph, photo illustration, design by Chris Collins IN THE NEWS The Middle East has made big headlines this year with sweeping political protests in Syria, Libya and Egypt. Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria, told his citizens Wednesday he was dedicated to ending military violence in the country. The Iran Parliament has summoned President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for questioning, the first time it has done so since 1979. Bahrain released two jailed human rights activists Wednesday. They were jailed for supporting democracy. German authorities arrested two men, one from Syria and one from Lebanon. They have been accused of spying on opponents of Syria's president. Domestication of sheep begins in Western Asia 6 Wednesday February 8, 2012 a&e thewichitan.com your campus/ your news the wichitan Photos Courtesy MM NBC `smashes' FOX's Glee MM NBC debuts a new show full of great performances and stellar acting. CHRISTOPHER CARTER FOR THE WICHITAN Lights, camera, Smash! Last night NBC debuted the new television show Smash. NBC is trying to mooch off of the success of FOX's Glee. The crazy thing about this is, Smash might be considerably better. Instead of weekly episodes that put you in the mind of High School Musical, Smash details the life of aspiring actresses and their pursuit of the role of Marilyn Monroe in the fictional theater play Marilyn. The show begins with American Idol alum, Katherine McPhee as Karen Cartwright, belting the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on a beautiful stage with bright lights. McPhee sings every note effortlessly as she channels her inner Jennifer Hudson. It is revealed that McPhee is actually auditioning for a part, when a producer's ringing phone abruptly interrupts her. As McPhee is rudely rushed out of the room, musical theater sensation Megan Hilty, as Ivy Lynn, introduces herself to the world. Hilty immediately captures viewers with her sex appeal that is a complete 180 from McPhee's shy and sweet demeanor. The characters Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn are about as different from each other as Taylor Swift and Shakira. After Karen and Ivy's auditions, Will and Grace star Debra Messing as playwright Julia Houston, and actor Christian Borle as the flamboyant play and songwriter Tom Levitt, are seen discussing their past theater failures. When Tom's assistant, Jaime Cepero as Ellis Tancharoen, brings up the idea of a play about the great Marilyn Monroe, his idea is immediately shut down. Julia is taking a "break" from playwriting. Tom and Julia had previously created a playwright of the late Marilyn Monroe, but it commercially "flopped." While the idea of "Marilyn" is shot down, Julia's creative juices are starting to bubble with ideas, including a baseball number. After an intense divorce mediation between Academy Award winner Anjelica Hutson as producer Eileen Rand and her husband, Tom and Julia are seen working on a demo recording for "Marilyn" with Ivy. Ivy is working on one of Tom's plays but is feeling unfulfilled. The part of Marilyn in a big theater production would be a dream for her. As Ivy records the song for Marilyn, she embodies everything Marilyn was. She has the sex appeal but has a voice Marilyn Monroe only dreamed of having. Her performance is one of the highlights of the premiere. Apparently Tom's assistant Ellis felt the same way because it is revealed that he taped the recording and posted it on the Internet. While Julia is furious, the song receives outstanding reviews and catches the eye of producer Eileen Rand. After a meeting between Eileen, Tom, Julia and the fired but rehired Ellis, the production of "Marilyn" is under-way. The only problem is the arrogant, womanizing director Jack Davenport as Derek Willis. Tom and Derek have a past filled with negative experiences so Tom expresses his dislike of Derek and his disapproval of him as the director. Conflict arises when Derek choreographs an amazing dance and performance of Tom's baseball themed song causing him to concede and ultimately hire him. The baseball-themed song was another highlight of the show. The dancing, singing, and acting were one-of-a-kind. Megan Hilty's performance as Marilyn was flawless. She shows why she is a highly regarded musical theater actress. Unfortunately, Derek doesn't think so and opens up a casting call for the role of Marilyn. In comes McPhee's Karen Cartwright. Karen had been portrayed as a sweet and humble young woman with a loving and supportive boyfriend Raza Jaffrey as Dev Sundaram. Her parents are very loving but her dad believes Karen's dream of being a star is childish. All the while her mom is telling her to marry her loving boyfriend. The next day, Karen wows Tom, Julia, Anjelica, and Derek with her vocal ability and physical appearance. Derek thoroughly enjoys the performance, eventually texting Karen in the middle of the night to come by his apartment to read for the play. While Karen believes she is only reading for a part, Derek has alternative motives. He sees Karen and believes he can manipulate her into doing what he wants. Karen gets the last laugh when she goes to the bathroom and comes back out with undergarments and one of his button up shirts. She teases him and shows how "sexy" she really is only to ultimately mess with his mind and leave him wanting more. The next day, Karen and Ivy are called back for the role of Marilyn and battle in different auditions. This scene sets the table for a season of drama and great performances. The new NBC television musical has the potential to be a commercial and critical success for years to come. The musical drama returns Monday at 9 p.m. Central on NBC. Smash will prove to be just that, a smash. ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Peace, Love & Lipgloss Romantic Valentine's Day eyes It's Valentine's Day! Whether you are going out on a date with your love or attending a single's awareness party, glamorous makeup will give you confidence and beauty for both. Pigment eye shadow gives gorgeous shimmer with potentially powerful color. MAC Cosmetics has put together pigment stacks, which contain four containers of velvety smooth, rich shades that last for quite a while. For Valentine's date makeup, a beautiful option is MAC Dazzlesphere! Berry Ornament ($32.50 at maccosmetics.com). This is actually from their holiday 2011 collection, but these colors are perfect for spring as well. The trick to using crushed metallic pigments is to press the shadow onto the lid, as opposed to sweeping it across. This will prevent fall-out and build the layers so that the color appears more opaque. You may also wet your shadow brush at any time to enhance the color and make application easier. Start out by applying eye shadow primer over your entire lid - lash to brow. Urban Decay Primer Potion ($18 at Ulta) is a great option. Then pull out the lightest shade of your pigment stack, Pearl (Champagne), Add depth to your eyes with sweeping Spicy Smoke (Deep Burgundy) into your crease. This color can be quite powerful, so be careful not to use too much; the red tones can potentially make your lids look irritated. Add the final touch of color with Roasted Chesnut (Dark Bronze) in a small sideways "v" shape in the outer corner of your eye. You can bring the look together by smudging a thin line of Spicy Smoke or Roasted Chesnut beneath your eyes. Then line along your upper lashes with a dark brown liner, such as NYX Slide On Eye Pencil � Brown Perfection ($7.99 at Ulta). Finally, glam out your eyes with volumizing mascara. If you feel like splurging, try out Dior DiorShow Mascara ($25 at sephora.com). A less expensive option is Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Mascara ($5.94 at Target). And Voila! You're gorgeous, doll face! RACHEL BINGHAM PRINT AD MANAGER and a flat eye shadow brush. Sephora Collection I.T. Concealer Brush ($28 at Sephora.com) actually works really well when applying loose pigments. Insert the brush into the pigment and transfer it to the cap. Then press the shadow into the brush and tap it against the side to get rid of excess. In small movements, press the color into the inner corner and upper brow bone of your lid. This will highlight and brighten your eyes to make them appear larger. Wipe the brush clean and use the same steps listed above to grab the second color, Rose Light (Shimmering Salmon Pink). Swirl this pigment over the entire lid, focusing on the lower one. You can double up on the color by layering it in quick, small movements. Photo by CORA KUYKENDALL Name: Steve Hilton, assistant professor at the Juanita and Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts What is your focus in art? "Ceramics. I teach Ceramics 1 through 5 and Art Education." How long have you been doing ceramics? "I actually started out as a science teacher. A friend introduced me to ceramics. I have been doing ceramics for 13 years." Professor Hilton will speak in Thailand this summer. He has recently been featured on the cover of a Thai ceramics magazine. vye What beauty topics would you like to read about? E-mail ideas: email@example.com Wednesday the wichitan sports thewichitan.com 7 your campus/ your news February 8, 2012 Lady Mustangs outplay Rambelles Savannah Carver and Kirsti Degalia were key players in the Lady Mustangs' victory over Angelo State. DAMIAN ATAMENWAN SPORTS EDITOR Junior guard Karissa Lang goes for a layup against Angelo State Saturday afternoon. Photo by HANNAH HOFMANN The Midwestern State women's basketball team whizzed past the Rambelles of Angelo State Saturday night, leaving an 83-70 score line behind. Kirsti Degalia and Savannah Carver led the stampede by putting together the majority of the points to secure a Lone Star Conference win at the D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Degalia scored 24 easy points, Carver followed with 20 while Jazman Patterson finished with 12 points. Patterson saw it as one of her responsibilities as a senior player to bring consistency to the game. According to the forward, the Rambelles came out with fine tactics but MSU was on the lookout. "I have great respect for the ASU post players," she said. "They did a good job but we were able to exploit their switches." ASU had controlled the tempo on the court for the first few minutes before MSU instigated an early comeback. The Lady Mustangs played a remarkable offensive game which resulted in high scoring especially with a large margin. Patterson also commended the efforts of her teammate, Degalia, whose points contributed to the difference between both sides. "Kirsti had an amazing night," she said. "I was very proud of her for getting her career high points." Degalia must have truly had an amazing night as Head Women's Basketball Coach Noel Johnson gave her due plaudits for a job well done. "Degalia did great especially by atacking the glass consistently," she said. "She played an outstanding game in the second half." The hosts were also able to rebound 33 times with great contributions from Karissa Lang and Patterson. Meanwhile, Paige Weishuhn led the Rambelles and rounded-up with 21 points leaving Morgan Youngblood and Ashley James with 11 points apiece to facilitate the visitors final of 70. Carver made the last two points in the second half to round up Midwestern State's triumph. Although Angelo State put in great effort, the Lady Mustangs countered them with ease. "ASU is a great team with good defense," Johnson said. "We did a splendid job adjusting to their defense." The Lady Mustangs improved to 16-4 on the season and moved to 12-2 in league play, while Angelo State fell to 11-9 and 9-5. The 83 points MSU scored represented the most Angelo State has conceded this season. "I am extremely proud of the girls, how they played and the intensity the put," said Johnson. The Lady Mustangs will travel to Texas A&M University-Kingsville this Saturday. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. FRISBEE from pg. 1 practice sessions to learn about the sport. Team members are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA and must attend twice-weekly practices. Anyone is allowed to play the noncompetitive pick-up games that are played every Tuesday and Thursday in the Quad at 3:30 p.m. The team hangs out even when they're not on the playing field. But right now Cavalry's priorities are to go to school, make grades, then Frisbee. Last spring, the univeristy allocated $2,000 to the team. The funding was used for registration fees, new jerseys and travel. Each team member also paid $25 and helped with a fundraiser at Sonic. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on hotels when they travel, the team tries to stay wherever they are welcome. Family members who live in the area of the tournament take in the team for the weekend to lighten the cost. According to Campbell, the best way for MSU to support Cavalry is to get involved and help out. "If students came to watch us play, that'd be awesome," he said. "Let us stay at your house for tournaments. Go ahead and have a plate of food ready for us to eat." Cavalry's biggest goal for 2012 is to be a contender at the sectional tournament. Since the team is still young, Smith wants to compete to get Cavalry's name out. The tournament is held April 14 and 15. If the team places in the top 3, they will continue to compete in regional tournament and may even qualify for the national competition in Boulder, Colo. "We didn't hear about the sectional tournament last year until it was too late, so this year will be our first year to compete," said Smith. "Some schools still don't know about us because we are a young club, so I want to show up and compete." The team's biggest competitors are Sam Houston State University, Rice, UT Arlington, and Baylor. Since Calvary is still a newer team, many of its opponents underestimate their abilities. However, Cavalry surprised everyone (including themselves) by placing seventh out of 16 last spring in a Nick La Mere throws a frisbee during a practice session Thursday afternoon. tournament. Photo by DAMIAN ATAMENWAN MSU tennis experiences bittersweet season opener Rory de Boer and the MSU tennis team shutout Temple Junior College but fell to St. Edwards. DAMIAN ATAMENWAN SPORTS EDITOR The Midwestern State men's tennis team began its season last weekend with a 9-0 victory over Temple Junior College then suffered a 7-2 loss to the Hilltoppers of St. Edwards. Mario Urban combined forces with Colby Meeks to defeat Temple Junior College, who featured Tom Greer-Smith and Robin Hochguertel. The Mustangs dual served the Leopards with an 8-2 score line. Jarrod Liston and Tomas Grejtak appeared in the No. 2 doubles to beat Justin Delgado and Dimitar Komov 8-1. Rory de Boer and Kacper Boborykin followed up to thrashed Andrew Fuelleman and Justin Petty 8-1 in No. 3 doubles. Boer went ahead to face Hochguertel in three sets of No. 1 singles that ended in scores of 6-2,6-7 and 10-5. Boer expressed his view of the season opener against Temple Junior College. "We were expected to win the game even though we didn't play our best," he said, "But it is always good to win." According to the sophomore, it felt great to finally play the first game of the season after working hard since the fall semester. A shutout was a good start for the Mustangs who had no idea what St. Edwards had waiting for them. "It was pretty disappointing but we took positives out of it," said Boer. St. Edwards stole the doubles points, before going ahead to snatch four out of six singles matches at the expense of the Mustangs. Midwestern State had to cope with three-set matches in three singles, which would have granted victory to the Mustangs score line if they had won. Urban lost at No. 1 to Edward Boone 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Meeks fell to Eduardo Bencke 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the No. 2 singles while Grejtak lost the No. 6 to Ryan Wiggins 4-6, 6-4, 10-6. "We played a very good team," said Boer "Everyone is excited to improve from the game." Boer also lost at No. 3 to Pedro Bron- strup 6-4, 6-3 but found a silver lining in the cloud. "It was a promising start and we know where we have to be halfway through the season," he added. The Hilltoppers won the other two doubles points 8-4, with the No. 1 combinations of Urban and Meeks falling to Boone and Bencke, and the No. 3 team of de Boer and Boborykin lossing to Bueno and Wiggins. Midwestern State will travel to San Antonio this Friday to play Laredo Community College before facing Incarnate Word on Saturday. Join our VIP Club by texting Localboys to 72727 2731 Southwest Parkway Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Corner of Kemp & Southwest Parkway (940) 692-1002 FedEx Ground is Hiring! 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With the immediate help of Michael Loyd's three-pointer and David Terrell's layup, the Mustangs went ahead to lead 58-53. The Rams were obstinate indeed as they went for an 8-0 run to put the score at 61-58 while the Mustangs got ready to fight back. Even Head Basketball Coach Nelson Haggerty praised the effort ASU put in the match. "Angelo State came here to play good basketball," he said. Haggerty also stressed how poorly the first period had gone for the Mustangs. "We had too many offensive fouls and missed free-throws in the first half," he said. "I felt we could have played better." Finally, Kevin Loyd threw Terrell a fine pass that qualified for a dunk and two points. Then Harris ended the contest by completing two free-throws to give the Mustangs a 62-61 victory. The Mustangs had an unfortunate first half but were keen on coming back. "Anthony Harris really carried us offensively," added Haggerty. "He didn't shy away from taking the ball." Michael Loyd gathered 13 points against ASU to lead the Midwestern State scorers while LaDonn Huckaby and Keenen Coleman guided the Rams with 13 points each. Still, there were other players who got their names heard. Terrel and Harris made 12 points apiece and were huge contributors to the Mustangs' 62 points. Terrel and Harris also had seven and eight rebounds respectively while Huckaby paced the competition with nine. "I like where we are right now," Haggerty said. "We are 18 and two on the season right and that is a good place to be." While Midwestern improved to 18-2 on the season and to 11-2 in league play, the Rams fell to 9-13 and 2-10. "Offensively we're getting better," Haggerty added. "We played our best offensive game against ASU last weekend. Wejust have to take it one game at a time." The Mustangs will visit Texas A&M University-Kingsville this Saturday. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. SPORTS AROUND THE WORLD Soccer: Manchester United came from three goals down to tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. John Evans opened with an owngoal then David Luiz and Juan Mata made it three for Chelsea. Wayne Rooney instigated the comeback with two converted penalty kicks before Javier Hernandez ended the game with a one-time header. After being stripped of England's captaincy, John Terry will face trial in July over racist comments against QPR's Anton Ferdinand. Cycling: Tour de France champion Alberto Contador had to give up his 2010 title after sports' highest court doubted his story that contaminated meat made him fail a drug test. Contador was also given a two-year drug ban. Basketball: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love is facing suspension for two games for driving his foot into the upper body and face of Houston Rockets' Luis Scola. Rugby: England defeated Scotland 13-6 in the 6 Nations Rugby tournament. Hockey: The Washington Capitals secured first place in the Southeast Division with after a 4-0 humiliation of Florida Tuesday night. Manning lifts the New York Giants into super rare air JEFF MCLANE MCT The New York Giants now can say their stunning victory over the New England Patriots four years ago was not a fluke. Eli Manning now can say he did not get lucky the first time around. And Tom Coughlin now can be called a coach every bit as great as Bill Belichick, whom he has beaten twice in the Super Bowl. The Giants, who squeaked into the NFL playoffs, put a stamp on another miracle run through the postseason with a 21-17 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. With the victory, the Giants became the first team that went 9-7 in the regular season to emerge as Super Bowl champion. And at 65, Coughlin passed Dick Vermeil (63) as the oldest coach to win the Super Bowl. The Patriots could not avenge their loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, when Manning pulled off the upset of the century with a game-winning drive that ruined New England's shot at a perfect season. In winning the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player award Sunday, Manning upstaged Tom Brady, who was denied a fourth ring that would have tied him with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks to win that many. Manning, who won on the field his brother Peyton called home, became the 11th quarterback to start and win multiple Super Bowls. He also became the fifth player to win multiple MVP awards, joining Montana, Bradshaw, Brady, and Bart Starr. "This isn't about one guy," Manning said. "This is about the team coming together and getting this win." Brady will have to settle for being Manning's equal on this night, although his team wasn't. At 31, it isn't beyond reason to suggest that Peyton's little brother will be back on this stage with a chance at ring No. 3. Manning was magnificent. He completed 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards and a touchdown. He did not toss an interception and completed passes to nine receivers. He ended the season in much the same way he played it, by driving the Giants to a fourth-quarter comeback victory. And he did it again in the Super Bowl. Manning and the Giants got the ball back late, trailing, and again they put together a drive for the ages. "We've won so many games like this, though, at the end of the game, the fourth quarter," Coughlin said. "We talk about finishing all the time and winning the fourth quarter, being the stronger team, making the plays in the fourth quarter. It happened again tonight." The comeback drive got off to a splendid start when Manning pitched a 38-yard strike to wide receiver Mario Manningham (5 catches, 73 yards), who managed to get both feet in at the sideline. "They were in Cover 2," Manning said. "Usually that is not your matchup. They had us covered pretty well to the right. I looked that way. I saw I had the safety cheated in a little bit and threw it down the sideline. Great catch by (Manningham), keeping both feet in." Two plays later, the pair hooked up again for 16 yards, and the Giants were in field-goal range at the New England 34. But the Giants didn't sit on the ball. Manning hit receiver Hakeem Nicks (10 catches, 109 yards) for 14 yards. Running back Ahmad Bradshaw motored 7 yards to the 11. And then three plays later, on second and goal at the 6, the Patriots let Bradshaw walk into the end zone with 57 seconds to go. The running back realized what was happening just before he crossed the goal line, but it was too late and he awkwardly fell in for the score. The Giants failed on the two-point conversion, but they led, 21-17. The drive _ nine plays for 88 yards in 2 minutes, 49 seconds _ mirrored the 12 plays for 83 yards in 2:07 from four years earlier. In that game-winning drive, though, New York, trailing by four, needed a touchdown and got one when Manning completed a 13-yard pass to Plaxico Burress. Sunday, in a quarterback battle for the ages, Manning once again outdueled Brady. Brady made the first mistake of the second half when he heaved an ill-advised bomb to tight end Rob Gronkowski on the second play of the fourth quarter. The quarterback scrambled out of a sack and had time to throw, but he threw a jump ball and Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn came down with the interception at the Giants 8. The Giants gobbled up nearly five minutes on the ensuing series, and once again crossed the 50, advancing as far as Giants Quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Photo Courtesy the New England 38. But the Patriots held again and forced a punt. New England, starting from its own 8, again zoomed down the field and crossed midfield. The Patriots looked as if they would at least get a field goal out of the possession when Brady found a wide-open Wes Welker. But the ball was thrown slightly high and behind the receiver, and he dropped it at about the 20. The Patriots punted, the Giants got the ball back with 3:46 to go, and the rest will be etched in the minds of those who witnessed it. The Patriots had the ball with 57 seconds left, and Brady got them to midfield, but his Hail Mary pass wasn't caught as time expired. Buoyed by an end-of-the-first-half drive, the Patriots took a 17-9 lead in the third quarter with an eight-play, 79yard drive. This one was near effortless. New England faced only one third down _ a short 1-yarder _ and scored from 12 yards out when Brady connected with tight end Aaron Hernandez. All last week there was talk of the Patriots offensive line's having its hands full stopping the Giants' fierce pass rush. But the New England front five _ more like seven with Belichick substituting at two positions _ did a masterful job protecting No. 12. The Giants were not cowed by the Patriots, though. First, they narrowed the lead to five when Lawrence Tynes booted a 38-yard field goal. Then, after New England went three and out, they trimmed it to 17-15 just before the fourth quarter began when Tynes kicked a 33-yarder. But the Giants were settling for field goals while the Patriots were capitalizing on their red-zone possessions. When the first half ended and the Patriots were leading, 10-9, it didn't matter that the Giants had been the crisper team for much of the first 30 minutes or that they had outgained New England, 177-69, in total yards through the first 25. Brady needed just a shade less than four minutes to remind everyone that he could deliver in a big game. Backed up against their own 2, the Patriots moved upfield _ with Brady the picture of precision. He gave them a lead after the first half, but couldn't do the same at the end.


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Portland continues East Coast slide The Headline: squaring off with the winless Wizards, Portland continues its East Coast losing streak with this new 82-84 loss. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Washington Wizards When: 7:00 ET, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Where: Verizon Center (Washington D.C.) Officials: Derrick Stafford, David Guthrie, James Williams Attendance: 14,114 Love 'em Batum back alive Nicolas Batum has been mired in a slump over his last four games, but it looks like he's finally breaking through. Batum had a solid night, putting up 20 points, four rebounds, three steals and a block. After shooting 36 percent over his cold streak, Batum showed improvement with a 6-15 night. The biggest improvement was from behind the arc, where Batum was 5-10. He was shooting 20 percent on threes during his slump. Hopefully with Batum heating up again, the Portland offense can start rolling again. And hopefully that will result in a win, because Portland could sure use one. Batum's finally breaking his slump. (Photo: Alex Brandon/AP) Hickson owns With another double-double in the bag, this might have been J.J. Hickson's best performance of the year. Hickson put up a solid 15 points on 6-8 shooting. He finished the night with a season high 19 rebounds, including nine offensive boards. He tacked on a block and steal for good measure. After some trouble in the paint, Hickson finally had a solid defensive effort under the basket. The Wizards had just 18 points in the paint, the lowest Portland's given up in quite some time. Hate 'em 1. East Coast swing woes With their third loss in a row, Portland continues to suffer through its East Coast swing. The Blazers are currently on a seven game East Coast roadtrip, and have kicked things off 0-3. They have been outscored by opponents 268-290. Next up for Portland is Boston (Nov. 30), Cleveland (Dec. 1), Charlotte (Dec. 3) and Indiana (Dec. 5). Only two of those games actually look winnable, but after this game nothing is certain. 2. Matthews hitting cold streak While most of Portland's starters looked pretty solid in this game, Wesley Matthews had quite a disappointing night. The hot-handed shooting guard shot a putrid 2-10 on the night and was 1-8 from downtown. He finished his night with six points, two rebounds and two steals. CLICK HERE CHECK OUT OUR TRAIL BLAZERS BLOG AT THE NWSB!
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Matt Maldovan doesnt shy away from the idea that, someday, he could be the head doctoror at least the on-call orthopedic surgeonfor the Columbus Blue Jackets. That would be pretty cool, said the Liberty Union High School senior and winner of theColumbus Blue Jackets Foundation 2013 High School Hockey Scholarship worth 10,000.Maldovan, 18, is attending Ohio State University this Fall and majoring in Biology. He wants to be a doctorspecifically, the son of Dan and Jill Maldovan wants to work in orthopedics. It would be great helping people. And orthopedics, if I specialize, I could stay close to sports. For Shelby York, winner of the 10,000 CBJ Foundation John H. McConnell scholarship, her dreams are fueled by her work with Special Olympicsthe 17-year-old wants to study molecular genetics at OSU this fall, too, and become a genetic counselor specializing in Down Syndrome work. Genetic counseling gives me the chance to talk to people and be involved in science, said the Pickerington Ce...
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July 11, 2011
Jacquelene Bennett
Packing for college can be stressful and frustrating. You buy something you think you are going to need and end up never using it or you forget to buy something and end up making 20 trips to the store on the already crazy move-in day. But fear not, I am here to help.
Now I know that colleges give students lists of things to bring with them but those lists can be wrong. Below, I have provided you with some helpful tips on what and what not to bring with you to college that I have learned myself over the last few years.
What to Bring
What Not to Bring
Jacquelene Bennett is a rising senior at the University of Redlands where her areas of study are creative writing, government and religious studies. When she is not studying or working, you can usually find her eating frozen yogurt or blogging about her day. She has a cactus named Kat and believes that Stephen Colbert is a genius. Jacquelene works hard, laughs hard and knows that one day you'll see her name in lights.
July 7, 2011
Anna Meskishvili
Think your college identity is as safe as it can be? This next story may make you think again.
Daniel Fowler and Justin Camp, former students of the University of Central Missouri were charged with conspiracy, fraud, computer intrusion, identity theft and electronic communications interception in November for hacking into the university's network with intentions to sell personal information about faculty and students.
Fowler admitted to hacking into the network in 2009 using a flash drive containing a virus to infiltrate other's computers and gain access to their personal information. Instead of distributing mass emails with viruses, Fowler and Camp took a personal and "human factor" approach by offering to show pictures from the infected flash drive. Once the virus was released, the hackers had access to the now infected computer and used their access to the administrator's computer to try to transfer money into their own student accounts. Crime doesn't pay, though: They could now be facing up to 15 years in prison.
With the advancement and innovation of technology it's often easy to forget about our own transparency in the technological web. Although what Fowler and Camp did was dangerous and irresponsible, it's not uncommon on a smaller scale. An internal college profile has vital information and needs to heavily protected. At Boston University, we are required to change our master password several times throughout four years and the password is required to be a certain length and contain certain characters to validate its strength against hackers.
Protecting yourself online goes without saying but protecting your personal college information is a must. Although it's unlikely you will be a victim of a hacker, be sure never to reveal your password or open emails from unknown senders.
Anna Meskishvili is a rising senior at Boston University pursuing a degree in public relations at the College of Communication and hopes to someday work in healthcare administration communication. She is part of Kappa Delta at BU and has loved every second of it. She is also involved in Public Relations Student Society of America and Ed on Campus. Anna was born in the Republic of Georgia and considers herself a citizen of the world because she's lived in Russia, England, France, Brooklyn and Connecticut. She
July 8, 2011
Radha Jhatakia
You enter college with a major in mind and a plan to get a degree in it. You don't let the fine print surrounding general education classes, major classes and GPA get in your way but you still may hit a snag or two. If this happens, seek out a counselor.
There is a difference between a general education (G.E.) counselor and a major counselor. A G.E. counselor is there to make sure you get your G.E.s done, have enough credits to graduate and have successfully completed all classes. A major counselor, on the other hand, will make sure you take all the classes you need to get your intended degree. Getting a degree and graduating are two very different things balancing on a fine line.
The assistance you get really depends on the counselor so meet with a few and select the one who "gets" you best. If you have a counselor who isn't 100-percent sure of the university's curriculum or graduation/degree requirements, switch as soon as you can; you don't want to be filing your graduation petition only to realize you are missing a requirement! A good counselor will make it mandatory for you to meet with them a few times each semester to make sure you are on track. He or she will also help you with an education plan so that you know what is necessary to graduate. A great counselor will even recommend that you get a second opinion on his or her advice so don't be afraid to do so.
You may have known what you wanted to major in forever but don't let your pride get in the way of accepting some assistance. You'll be better off for it even after you graduate...which you will, thanks to your counselor's expertise!
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major who will be transferring to San Jose State University this fall. She's had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
Kayla Herrera
When I pop in my earbuds, I prefer the serenity of indie music, some folk and the folly of alternative rock like Mumford & Sons, The Last Royals and Cage the Elephant. The girl that passes me on the street might find refuge in show tunes and the guy who passes her can't get enough of death metal. But what music aids students most during study time? The answer is just as varied as the musical tastes listed above.
I find indie artist Noah and the Whale to be a helpful study aid, especially while reading. This band is calm, somewhat folksy and envelopes my brain in a veil of tranquility. The tunes add to my thoughts rather than blocking them. I also enjoy Laura Marling, who often sings with Noah and the Whale and has an equally calming indie sound.
If you prefer metal to help you combat your tyrant-like homework, then I highly suggest Every Time I Die. Keith Buckley will blow you away with his vocals while tantalizing your mind. In a weird way, this band is soothing, like a deep-tissue massage, and allows you to focus on the task at hand. I don't know how it works but this always helps me when I study math or science; when I'm reading, not so much.
More of a rap person? Don't opt for Eminem – you will focus more on his lyrics than your homework – but try the subtle beats of Kid Cudi and his many remixes instead. His songs are relaxing, his voice is gentle and his songs encompass alluring melodies.
If pop music is your thing, you can't go wrong with Lady Gaga. Her songs are motivational, inspirational and make you want to get up and DO something! Her catalog is also the perfect fuel for an all-nighter.
Whatever your taste, there's music out there that will make your brain's wheels turn in the right direction. Find out what works best for you!
In addition to being a Scholarships.com virtual intern, Michigan Tech student Kayla Herrera is a media coordinator for the Michigan Tech Youth Programs, a writer for The Daily News in Iron Mountain, Mich., and a writer for Examiner.com. She love a tantalizing, action-packed video game and can't get enough of horror movies (Stephen King's books always have her in their grip, though she prefers the old over the new). Writing is what she has always done, and that is what she is here to do.
July 13, 2011
Jessica Seals
It's happened to all of us. We feel the vibration of our phones in our pockets or notice them light up on our desks, informing us that we've just received text messages. We instantly feel inclined to read the message; while some students read and respond in a discreet way so that they appear to still be paying attention in class, others choose to reply while sitting on the front row or get up to answer a call that is not an emergency.
There are a select number of professors who do not care if you text in class. They figure if you want to miss out on something important to respond to a text that only read LOL then you will have to suffer the consequences alone. However, texting during class is a major pet peeve of many professors and they are taking note of how much you text even if they do not say anything about it to you personally. When it comes time to discuss your grade or any problems that you have been having in class, your professor may be unwilling to help if you spend most of their class texting than learning.
All professors understand that students have emergencies in which they must keep their phone on or even answer it during class but doing so excessively can earn you negative attention. You also run the risk of missing out on important facts that will only be mentioned once during the lecture. It is next to impossible to prevent texting 100 percent but students should try to cut back - you never know when you will run into a teacher who will ask you to leave the class because of excessive texting. Doubt that will make you ROTFL!
Jessica Seals is currently a senior at the University of Memphis majoring in political science and minoring in English. At the University of Memphis, she is the secretary of the Pre-Law Society, the philanthropy chair of the Phi Kappa Phi Student Council and a member of Professional Assertive United Sisters of Excellence (PAUSE), Golden Key Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, and Black Scholars Unlimited. She also volunteers to tutor her fellow classmates and hopes to attend law school in the near future.
July 11, 2011
Kara Coleman
Sometimes transferring can be tricky. If you attend the same four-year university from the get-go, you can pretty much follow a checklist of all the classes you need to earn your degree. If you transfer from a two-year school to a four-year school or from a public school to a private school, however, what happens then?
In Alabama, I am able to use the STARS (Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System) guide. From the STARS site, students can search their major and find all of the basic courses required for their major by all schools in the state. Then they can view degree requirements specific to the school they plan to earn their degree from. Certain courses required to earn an associate degree from a community college may not necessarily be required to obtain a bachelor's degree from a public or private four-year university, so let your advisor know as early as possible if you want to graduate from your community college or just transfer.
Try to have a transfer plan from your first semester. Life can be unpredictable – I have a friend who attended a four-year university, got married over the summer and is now transferring to a different school closer to her new home – but if you have a plan from the beginning of your college experience, you'll have a better chance of all your credit hours counting toward your degree. Most college students change their major at least once (I started as an English major but now plan to graduate as a communications major) so if this applies to you, consider changing your original major to your minor. All of those extra lit classes that I took will apply towards my English minor so I didn't waste any time or money.
Find out if your state offers a STARS-like guide and, above all, talk to your advisors! Let your field advisor and a transfer advisor know of your plans; they'll help you make the best decisions for what classes you should take to achieve your goals.
Kara Coleman lives in Gadsden, Alabama, where she attends Gadsden State Community College. She received the school's Outstanding English Student Award two years in a row and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She plans to transfer to Jacksonville State University in August 2011 to study communications with concentration in print journalism. Kara's writing has been featured in Teen Ink magazine and she is a children's book author through Big Dif Books. In her spare time, Kara enjoys reading, painting, participating in community theater and pretty much any other form of art.
July 12, 2011
Aaron Lin
When I started college, I was a chemistry major on a pre-med track but when I shadowed at a hospital and observed the lab technologists there, their role in patient care interested me so much I decided to change my major to what they were doing: medical laboratory science, or MLS.
So what is it? Medical lab science recently underwent a name change from clinical lab science. Medical technologists (formerly clinical lab technologists) work in labs analyzing body fluids and send out results that the doctors can use to make decisions about patients' treatments. MLS can be good for budding scientists if they want to study a blend of medicine and science during their undergraduate years. Usually the first two years of undergrad are similar to a biology major's; it's during the second two years that classes like clinical immunohematology, parasitology, mycology, biochemistry and microbiology are taught. Then there are semester- to year-long clinicals where students apply what they've learned in lecture. After graduation, students must get certified and pass a state board if their state requires one for work.
Why could MLS be good for you? Many reasons, actually. There is a shortage of MLS workers, you'll get to work right out of college and your background in clinical lab will be phenomenal. Depending on where you work, there is room for specialization in certain areas like microbiology (where you'd be identifying microorganisms) or blood banks (where you'd be matching blood types for transfusions); you could also find yourself working in reference labs, public health labs, pharmaceuticals, biotech, forensics, veterinary clinics, fertility clinics, food industry and many more.
If you're interested in medicine and science, try looking up MLS. It's a great stepping stone and opens many doors to the health field.
Aaron Lin is a chemistry major at Louisiana State University but has plans to transfer to LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans to pursue a clinical laboratory science degree and further feed his interest in the application of scientific and medical knowledge. In his free time, Aaron likes to eat food, read and write about food, exercise to work off that food and play the occasional computer game. He also enjoys footbiking, running and Frisbee.
Think of a modern classroom full of tech-savvy whiteboards and a plethora of electronic capabilities. Now think about being in that same classroom but not being able to see. Could you perform and interact like your vision-unimpaired classmates? Two Florida State University students, Christopher Toth and Jamie Principato, could not and are suing the institution for discrimination.
The two blind students were having extensive difficulties performing in the classroom because they were being denied the same resources as those students with vision. One of their complaints was the reliance on the "clicker" system in the classroom, which allows students to select answers to questions during lecture, which are displayed on a screen. Toth and Principato were also denied Braille copies of certain textbooks or accessible copies of lecture material. The students' lawyer, Daniel Goldstein, comments that this case is very time-sensitive because of all the progressive advancements made in technology. Soon, there will be little for students with disabilities to relate to in a learning environment.
For students in wheelchairs, there are ramps. For students with learning disabilities, there are aides. For students without sight, however, it's hard to simulate the experience of visual technology. Time and technology seem to be traveling at a supernatural speed but many learning institutions are slowly abandoning traditional, equal-opportunity learning.
It's a difficult issue to formulate an opinion on since there are no equal-tiered technologically-advanced e-learning systems for the blind. What do you think would be a fair and progressive solution to Toth and Principato's situation?
Anna Meskishvili is a rising senior at Boston University pursuing a degree in public relations at the College of Communication and hopes to someday work in healthcare administration communication. She is part of Kappa Delta at BU and has loved every second of it. She is also involved in Public Relations Student Society of America and Ed on Campus. Anna was born in the Republic of Georgia and considers herself a citizen of the world because she's lived in Russia, England, France, Brooklyn and Connecticut. She loves to travel, run and learn.
Darci Miller
I'm the kind of person that has everything planned out (or tries to) so when it came to applying for internships, I was meticulous. I found over a dozen to apply to and wrote down all the application deadlines to keep myself on time. I spent weeks rewriting and reformatting my resume and drafting cover letter after cover letter. I emailed contacts, I got letters of recommendation, I went through everything I've ever written to find my best writing samples to send off. In the end, I hit send feeling rather optimistic.
Fast forward to a month and a half later. I'd just gotten my final rejection and was thoroughly miserable. I'd worked so hard, put in so much time and effort – how could I have failed so utterly?
As I checked my email, I noticed one from Scholarships.com advertising openings for virtual interns. I shrugged, thinking 'might as well,' and sent off my resume and writing samples. I also found internship openings on a blogging community I'd been a member of since seventh grade. How cool would it be for me to get credit for doing something I'd done for fun for seven years? With another shrug, I sent off my resume and writing samples. And within two weeks, I had two internships.
Okay, so I may not be interning with the U.S. Olympic Committee and spending my summer in Colorado. And I may not be getting paid. But what I am doing is having an absolute blast! I'm employed as a blogger so not only do I get to write about topics of my choice but I'm expanding my portfolio as a journalist. My bosses are wonderful, my fellow interns are all incredible people and I couldn't be happier with how my summer turned out.
Bottom line: Life doesn't always turn out the way you planned but that's not always a bad thing. If you find yourself being rebuffed at every turn, by all means take some time to sulk (I most certainly did!) but regroup and get yourself back out there. Your unplanned experiences may be some of the greatest of your life.
Darci Miller is a New Yorker studying journalism and sport administration at the University of Miami. When she's not writing for the school newspaper, you can find her at the gym, either working or working out. She loves all '80s pop culture (the cheesier the better!), and glues herself to her TV when the Olympics are on. She dreams big, and believes the sky's the limit!
Kindles, eBooks and Nooks are all electronic alternatives to traditional paper bound books that are slowly becoming more and more popular. Though I prefer paper bound books, I must admit that I really want a Kindle but this gadget and others like it don't really have a place in college classrooms (yet) for several reasons.
As anyone who has taken a college course can attest, the books and texts assigned to the class are the middle ground for students, professors and the course subject that is being taught. Professors often select certain editions of books for the class for a number of reasons and while the selection of books available for electronic download grows daily, these editions are oftentimes not available. For those courses that have lengthy book lists, another issue is that sometimes only a few books are available electronically while the rest aren't (I've seen this while book shopping for classes on Amazon); this may not be an issue for one individual's personal reading process but I can't imagine being a professor and trying to conduct a class with that disruption of different media formats.
I think that one of the main reasons why these devices will have a hard time catching on in the classroom is the distraction they provide. Some devices just don't store books but they allow people to surf the Internet as well. Professors already hate students bringing their laptops to class for this reason so I doubt they will approve of a Kindle or Nook that has the same capabilities.
The reality is that we do live in a technological world where even books aren't safe from the oblivion caused by electronic innovations so I think it is just a matter of time before these electronic books become a staple in the classroom.
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