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CAMPUS NOTE ISSUE NINETEEN OCTOBER 2020
ISSUE NINETEEN OCTOBER 2020
05 Who's Hot? 06 Clean Desk Clean Mind 09 Tacos 10 I'm So Board 13 To Shred or Not to Shred the Gnar Quiz 15 Capture the Moment with Emily Dahl 17 Word Search 18 Five Tips to Survive a New Reality
Issue Nineteen is all about YOU, Southeastern. With more student features than previous issues, we wanted to capture the diversity of campus. From female entrepreneurs to student snip-its about pre-COVID dreams, we have it all. We hope some of the coolest kids on campus have
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inspired you to begin a start-up company, try some thing new (like longboarding), become president of a student organization, dream about the future, and express yourself creatively. Because even though it doesn't feel like it right now, these are the glory days. Let's face it, we all want to
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flex on our kids with wild college stories from the 2020's. Forever wishing you the best four years of your life. Sincerely,
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Cover and back page photos by Ashlee Carr
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WHO'S HOT Jay Carr is a senior at Southeastern majoring in Psychology and minoring in Communication. As a student at SOSU, she is extremely involved. Jay is the Black Student Association President, a Savage Storm Leader, and has worked for Housing and Residence Life since her freshman year. How does she balance all of these leadership roles? She claims a weekly “to-do list” does the trick to
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stay on top of classes and organizations. Jay says her ultimate goal as BSA president is to encourage all Southeastern Students, faculty, and staff to both embrace and empower African American culture. One of her favorite quotes is by Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Jay aspires to be someone who is compassionate, caring and understanding. She wants to be that “go-to” person for others. As a Southeastern student, her favorite thing about the university is being around the Residence Life staff and other Southeastern students. Jay has hopes to be a role model for others and continue leading with kindness!
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enior Advertising and Public Relations major, Article by Madison Ellis Michaela Ervin, keeps a minimalist style in her workspace and home to keep a clear mind while balancing a busy schedule. Michaela is a full time student, wife, and has three jobs, including a start up in photography and product marketing. We love a creative entreprenuer. Due to her many hats, having a productive area to work is extremely important.She shared a few tips to improve any workspace. One of the most important aspects of a home workspace is natural lighting. Natural sunlight is the best way to connect with the outdoors when stuck inside. Michaela made this a priority by opting out of the two windows that face concrete walls and placing her desk along a wall with endless sunshine.
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Michaela took a minimalistic approach to decorating her desk. She left the wall behind her desk blank so there are less distractions when she is working. Additionally, a clean desk makes it easy to stay tidy and on task. For Michaela, having a clean space is less about staying motivated than about living
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intentionally. Ervin stated, “I want to glorify God in the way that I work. In Thessalonians 4, it says to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands. So, that’s what I try to do.”Michaela’s best tip for managing stress is to get organized. She suggests investing in a planner and customizing it for your lifestyle. In order to have a no stress workspace, prioritize keeping it clean, simple, and beautiful. Create a space that you enjoy being in.
Many students have big aspirations and, in one way or another, they’d like to change the world. In the words of Peterson, “People who don’t have their own houses in order should be very careful before they go about trying to reorganize the world.” Right now, you might not have the means to change the world. But you can start by cleaning your room and creating a space that inspires you. It’s a start, and that’s further than most people get.
This tip actually comes from psychologist and motivational speaker Dr. Jordan Peterson’s “clean your room” philosophy (or work space in this case).
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We tested out a few street taco locations here in the Shady 580 so you’ll know exactly where to go for the next Taco Tuesday. Stopping at Salvador Cocina, located on 6th Street, first, we ordered the Mariachi Loco Tacos. It came with 5 corn tortillas filled with fajita chicken and beef and topped with chorizo. The side of green sauce took the taco to the next level, and the chips and salsa were 10/10. Villegas, located on South 9th Street, was our next stop. We ordered three shrimp street tacos and they came with rice and beans. The tacos had a great flavor, and the shrimp was a nice change of pace for a fresher taco. It's a little on the pricier side for a college budget, but we definitely recommend.
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Finally, we picked up some chicken and beef street tacos from Tacos Locos, located near Pruett's. This was the option that provided the most bang for our buck, and the beef was our favorite. All in all, you can’t go wrong with any of these locations for your taco fix. Give them a try and let us know your favorite. Article by Madison Ellis
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enior Marketing major, Josiah Jones’s story began like many things do— with a sunny day. It was a Article by Saturday afternoon following a Ashlee Carr melancholy week. While working through a considerable amount of homework, he couldn’t help dream about the outside. As a result, he made a serious investment in a $5 Goodwill skateboard. He soon found out it was worth even less than $5, and it was impossible to ride. As he was coming to this conclusion in the towers' parking lot, his best friend, Spencer Patton, drove up. He noticed Josiah’s issues with the skateboard, designed for tricks, and mentioned something different. A board specifically made to chill— a longboard. A whole lot of YouTube videos and one impulsive Amazon purchase later, Josiah officially owned his first longboard. (He may or may not have broken said board two days later, but that's another story.) Josiah soon found his laid-back nature was reflected in the sport. While the purpose of a skateboard is to do jumps and tricks, the purpose of a longboard is just to ride. He was drawn to the feeling that came
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with a subtle breeze and an endless stretch of asphalt. Longboarding became his escape from stressful classes and a busy schedule. It was a time to just ride. Longboarding soon became a source of community as well. Josiah loves to start a conversation by asking how other riders began longboarding. He recounts one of his favorite memories of longboarding with friends, “One night, we were riding around Southeastern, and we went all the way to the top of the Biology building. We were tired, because we were still rookies. We laid down on our boards and for some reason we could see the stars that night. It was one of those nights where we talked about nothing and everything at the same time. It was perfect.” He believes everyone should give longboarding a chance. He comments, “You don’t even need to know how. As long as you’re willing to learn, people are accepting. I think, everyone should at least give it a try, because it’s pretty dope.” He offers a sequence of tips for beginners. Start by placing the
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Photos by Ashlee Carr longboard on the grass and get a feel for it. (Different boards have tighter or looser trucks, so that is going to change the way you ride. With looser trucks, you don’t have to lean as much. With tighter trucks, you have to lean a lot harder.) It is best for beginners to keep their weight in the front instead of the back because it’s easier to catch yourself if you fall forward. Next, move the board to the concrete and do the same thing. Just get a feel for it. Then, you can work on your feet. There are two ways to ride— regular or goofy. Regular is putting the left foot forward when your feet are perpendicular.
Most people prefer this way with their dominant foot at the back to control the board. Riding goofy is just the opposite with the dominant foot at the front and the other foot in control. For most people, this means putting the right foot in front. Just do what feels the most comfortable to you. Once you get the hang of that, it’s best to have a friend to give you a slight push or a hill with a decline just experience what it feels like to roll. After that, use your back foot to push off from the ground and get a feel for that. And that’s it. You’re ready to ride. Josiah compares the process in the movie How to Train a Dragon.
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To shred or not shred the gnar? 1. How adventurous are you? a. I get out a little. b. I like to work within the safety of my comfort zone. c. Roller coasters, yes. Skydiving, no question. d. I'm not as much a thrill seeker as a chill seeker. 2. What's your style? a. I kick it in vans and a simple tee. b. I don't know how to dress myself. c. Intense patterns balanced with the basics. d. uh... khakis. 3. Where do you hangout? a. In my car jamming with friends or having long talks. b. My room with Netflix. c. Dandy's— every night of the week. d. The library. Gotta get that bread.
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4. What Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle are you? a. Leonardo. (Does anything it takes to get his ninjas through) b. Raphael. (the most attitude on the team) c. Michelangelo. (Party duuude) d. Donatello. (has a way with machines)
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Gnarley You are the type of person that can do anything you put your mind to. You already have the aesthetic just grad a board and make it official, homie. Learn with a friend for the ultimate experience. Even if you learn on your own, we have no doubt you'll be teaching your friends in no time. MOSTLY B'S
BUMMER.... The longboarding life definitely won't come naturally to you since you are used to a more refined lifestyle, but you should still give it a try. It's never too late for someone to get out of their comfort zone. Maybe just give your bro's a try before committing to getting one for yourself. MOSTLY C'S
KOWABUNGA DUUUUDE You are a natural thrill seeker and party animal. Longboarding may be too chill for you. You should try skateboarding so you won't get bored with cruising, and can master some mad tricks. MOSTLY D'S
Siccckk You have chill vibes for days. To say you can hang with the longboarding lifestyle is an understatement. In fact, it is exactly what you need to take a break from the hustle. You probably already board. If not, what're you waiting for?
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CAPTURE THE MOMENT Emily Dahl is a Junior originally from Antlers, OK. She is the manager and editor at The Southeastern (SE's student newspaper). She became interested in photography at a young age. She even entered her first photography contest in the fourth grade. By her senior year of high school, she was taking professional photos. She has always had a love for taking photos of nature.
Recently, she has experimented with creative portraits. She practices shoots with her boyfriend, Cason, and close friends. Her dream job is to one day work at National Geographic. At the moment, she uses her dream camera — a Canon 5D Mark 4. Her goal is to continually grow her skills and to keep improving her work. She recently won two Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association awards. Look for her booth at the Zig Zag galleries in Denison, or purchase a print online at emilydahl.darkroom.tech/ Find her on Instagram at @emilydahl.jpg and @emareeeeee. Article by Josie Frazier
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Where would you go if COVID wasn't a factor? "I'd probably be going on a mission trip to Eastern Europe."
Jacob Tran If you could go to any concert right now, who would you see? "I would go to the Posty Fest."
Caleb Judkins
What do you miss the most about life before COVID?
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"I miss the social aspect."
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Campus Note Declassified: COVID Survival Guide Trying to survive our new normal can be a bit exhausting but never fear, the Campus Note is here to help guide you. Read our five tips to surviving college during Covid times. 1.Be sure to take your classes seriously. Just because most of us are enrolled in Zoom university doesn’t mean attendance doesn’t matter. Professors still notice who shows up and who doesn’t, and attending class has been proven to improve grades. 2. Manage your stress as best as possible. Don't allow yourself to become overwhelmed. Keep a calendar with important due dates so you never miss one.
3. Don’t abandon your hobbies. Keep up with the things you love to do, and allow yourself time to do them. 4. Keep dreaming. Keep a list of dreams and hopes for once Covid goes away (hopefully soon)! 5.Take moments to appreciate everything you can still enjoy. Appreciate good friends, family, your health, anything that brings you joy during these uncertain times! Article by Josie Frazier
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