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Have a safe and fun Spring Break, and maybe try some wings on your week off !
Maddison Poteet
Cover Photo by: Ieysha Cheney On The Cover: Kirsten Piatt
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WHO’S HOT
Photos courtesy of Dan Hoke
ALEKSANDRA RELJIC
WHO’S HOT
WHAT MADE YOU COME TO SOUTHEASTERN? I c a me to So u th e a ste rn b e ca u se I w a s o ff e r e d a f u l l r i d e t o p l a y t e n n i s . WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC? I listen to Serbian pop music! WHAT IS THE WEIRDEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU IN AMERICA? I was surprised that Americans leave tips in r e st a u r ants. In Serb ia we don’t u sually t i p . WHAT IS YOUR LOCK SCREEN PICTURE? My l o ck scr een is ju st bla ck so th a t I c a n s a ve as m uch b a tte ry as possib le lol . WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR HOME? I miss my family, my friends, and Serbian food the most. DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL HOBBIES OR TALENTS? I enjoy watching makeup videos, and I have learned to do my makeup pretty well. I co ul dn’ t l iv e without mu sic! DO YOU PREFER THE BEACH OR THE MOUNTAINS? I love the beach and the warm weather. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO? I have always wanted to be an actress. While I was in high school, I went to theatre c la s s e s a nd r ecei ve d a few awa rds fo r b e s t performance. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING TENNIS? I b e g a n p l a yi n g 1 6 ye a rs a g o . At fi rst m y parents wanted me to play and I did not. N o w, I l o v e i t m o r e t h a n a n y t h i n g a n d I c o u l d not imagine my life without it. By Ashlee Carr
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WHO’S HOT THIS MONTH, ALEKSANDRA RELJIC REIGNS AS WHO’S HOT. SANDRA IS A SENIOR FROM SERBIA. SHE IS A GENERAL BUSINESS MAJOR AND PLAYS TENNIS FOR SOUTHEASTERN.
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CHICKEN WINGS
Chicken wings are no longer just for football fans. On virtually every menu these days, chicken wings make an appearance. This tantalizing cuisine is comprised of tasty chicken parts, deep-fried and tossed in various sauces. Buffalo wings were first introduced in 1964 and have been a staple since. Varying chicken wing flavors include: Plain, Barbecue, Honey Barbecue, Buffalo, and Spicy Buffalo. The enticement of chicken wings comes from not only the quantity of sauces, but in the wing itself. A chicken wing has the highest ratio of skin to meat, maximizing flavor and minimizing sadness. Durant offers a wide variety of wings, from sweet to spicy, boneless to bone-in. We’ve rounded up the area’s best, for all of your wing cravings.
MARCO’S PIZZA Marco’s wings come deep-fried and in three flavors. Per recommendation of the owner, we tried the plain wings with a ranch dipping sauce. Marco’s wings were delivered to our table hot out of the fryer and with a visible crunch. The wings had a nice smoky flavor which was made intense by the ranch dipping sauce. Without fail, Marco’s served the most economic wings in town, at $6.99 for 10 wings. 2832 W University Blvd. 580-924-1020
BUDGY’S PIZZA
Budgy’s, a small shop near Southeastern’s campus, delivered big flavor with their wings. Easily the sloppiest wings, Budgy’s offered a genuine chicken wing experience. The wings had layers of saucy goodness and a peppered bite to the breading. Budgy’s is the place to go if you enjoy finger-licking good spice! Their wings were reminiscent of teriyaki jerky, peppered and flavored for the right amount of kick. Combining good, juicy chicken and great flavor, we demolished these wings. 810 N 1st Ave. 580-924-5557
MAIN STREET BBQ For those that hate the labor-intensive process of eating chicken wings, Main Street Barbecue offers a boneless option. Their boneless white-meat wings are reminiscent of hearty chicken nuggets, doused in yummy sauce. We ordered the mild barbecue wings, and were surprised at the sweet flavor that greeted us. Paired with ranch, these wings were a score, combining the sweetness of the wing to the tanginess of the ranch. Main Street offers a pound of wings for $9.99, an easily shareable portion size. 42 W Main Street 580-745-9120 By Maddison Poteet
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SOUTHERN DRAWL BOUTIQUE The Southern Drawl is a women’s clothing boutique that fosters Southern Hospitality with a mix of the Bohemian carefree and creative lifestyle. The Southern Drawl Boutique gave us an inside look at some of their most fashionable spring pieces. Check them out on Main Street in Durant and hop online at https://southerndrawlboutique.com.
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SPRING BREAK BOPS SONGS TO CELEBRATE SPRING... AND BREAKS... Help Myself // Knox Fortune Me and Michael // MGMT Come and Be Alone With Me // The Jungle Giants Written In the Stars // Lauren Sanderson New Spring // Speak PS2 // Litany Corduroy Dreams // Rex Orange County Black Smoke Rising // Greta Van Fleet Wearing Nothing // Dagny Hey Ma // Cam’ron Salad Days // Mac Demarco
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Texas Tulips
Pilot Point, TX - Photo ripped from the Internet
Most of you already have the deets on tulips. (If not, check our last edition of The Campus Note). And if you didn’t read it, then boo you. I’ll do a recap anyways. Tulips are very popular flowers, and were especially popular hundreds of years ago. Before roses took over the world of mainstream photo-worthy flowers, tulips were considered some of the most beautiful, and were valued at a higher price than houses! Wild, right? Well, did you know that Pilot Point, Texas, has 80 acres of fresh tulips waiting for their chance to shine? Yes, there is! About an hour and a half away, Pilot Point, Texas is home to Texas Tulips. Here, tulips grow in neat rows of every color imaginable! What better way to spend a day than to drive out to Texas Tulips, pick out some beautiful buds to take home, and snap a few insta-worthy pics to share with the world? I know that’s what I’ll be doing! Texas Tulips “U-pick” tulip fields open in late February and close when all the tulips have been picked. First come first serve! They are open seven days a week from 9A.M. to 8 P.M. The entry fee is $3 a person, and you can pick flowers for $2.50 a stem! They will wrap all your flowers in pretty, protective paper and put the stems in a nourishing flower gel before you leave. So, you can head down to Texas Tulips, take some amazing pictures, and pick out some breathtaking flowers to take home for under $20! Bring your friends, split the money for gas, and have a great day at Texas Tulips! By Ieysha Cheney
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“FIGHTING THROUGH ADVERSITY”
THE 2015 GREAT AMERICAN CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR AND HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH, DARIN GROVER, SAT DOWN WITH US AND ANSWERED SOME QUESTIONS. (DID YOU HEAR? SOUTHEASTERN WOMENS BBALL BEAT ECU!) WHAT IS YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY? I believe in playing man defense and running a motion offense, working hard, being efficient and getting in as many repetitions as possible each day. WHO ARE YOUR TEAM LEADERS? Emem David, SaLiesha Hunter, and Katie Webb. WHAT IS THE TEAM’S GREATEST WEAKNESS, AND HOW DO YOU PLAN TO COMBAT THIS? Inconsistent play - keep getting in as many repetitions as possible. WHO IS YOUR STRONGEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER? SaLiesha Hunter WHAT IS YOUR TEAM’S GREATEST ASSET THIS SEASON? Fighting through adversity. HOW DOES THE ENERGY OF THE CROWD CONTRIBUTE TO PLAYERS ON THE COURT? The energy of the crowd can be a huge help in lifting you through difficult times in a game, or extending positive times. By Ashlee Carr
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Spring Break Day Trips Spring Break is almost here! Can I get an AMEN? Have any plans...? Well, you should! There are so many great places to visit and explore in the area surrounding Durant. We chose 3 different day trip ideas that will make great Spring Break destinations, and they won’t break the bank!
Dallas, Texas (2 hours) Dallas is a great place to spend a day shopping around with friends, checking out all of the local food hubs, and taking some vibey urban pictures. You can also find the Dallas Blooms festival at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens until April 8th. The Gardens are open from 9-5, 7 days a week, and the general admission is $15. Eat at Velvet Taco ($) 3012 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX
Broken Bow, Oklahoma (2 hours, 2 minutes) Whenever anyone says that they are vacationing in Broken Bow, they really mean that they are vacationing in Hotchatown, which is about 10 minutes north of Broken Bow. This quaint little town has so much to offer! You can float, kayak, or canoe down the Mountain Fork River, fish or swim in Broken Bow Lake, play mini golf and take old time photos at the Secluded Acres Resort, and eat some of the best pizza and wings ever made at Greatful Head Pizza!!!! Eat at Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Tavern. ($$) 10251 US 259, Broken Bow, OK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2 hours, 27 minutes) Oklahoma City is by far the most interesting, fun-filled city in all of Oklahoma! OKC has COUNTLESS things to do, and there are always new things to discover! The only downside to OKC is that it’s pretty far away, so take advantage of your day! Head out early in the morning, and come back late at night! Fill your day with visiting Underground OKC (look it up, it’s SUPER COOL) and then check out the Flaming Lips in the Paseo Art District for cool photos! Check out the zoo or any of the historical museums in the area and learn something new! Eat at Pho Lien Hoa ($) and discover OKC’s Vietnamese Community. Eat at Empire Slice House ($) and order by the slice. (Our recommendation is the Notorious P.I.G. & Foghorn Leghorn.) 1734 NW 16th St. OKC By Ieysha Cheney
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The Campus Note is created by Montgomery + Dunlap -Southeastern’s student-run Advertising and Public Relations Agency - housed in the Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre. The Campus Note is a content development and AD/PR entrepreneurship project. Maddison Poteet, PR Manager, is a senior Advertising/ Public Relations major and leads Montgomery + Dunlap. Ashlee Carr and Ieysha Cheney, Account Specialists, are freshmen Advertising/Public Relations majors. Kirsten Piatt, Web Developer, is a freshman Graphic Design major. Andrew McBeth, Advertising Sales Agent, is a senior Advertising/Public Relations major. Dr. Shannon McCraw, Chair of the Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre, advises Montgomery + Dunlap. If you are a writer, designer, or photographer, and interested in advertising and public relations find us in Fine Arts 211 -- home of Montgomery + Dunlap -Southeastern’s student-run Advertising and Public Relations Agency.
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