VOLUME TWENTY-TWO
Campus Note
SPRING 2021
THE
editor's note Hey guys! We know this semester has been full of ups and downs, so we've brought you a spring edition like never before! Our usual tasty food reviews, some spring activities, and a little throwback to the first quarantine (crazy times). Kick back and soak up the sun while you read Volume 22 of The Campus Note.
Madison Ellis, Co-Editor
Josie Frazier, C0-Editor
THE CAMPUS NOTE
contents WHO'S HOT KRUSH'D SPRING PLAYLIST NASA SPRING MOVIES QUARANTINE REFLECTION WORD SEARCH SIXTH STREET FOOD REVIEW TUTORING INFORMATION REMEMBERING DELL STAFF PAGE
VOLUME 22
Who's Hot? Arabella Bouchard A.K.A "AB " Arabella is originally from Washburn, Wisconsin. She is an Aviation major and Journalism minor. Arabella plays volleyball for the Savage Storm as a setter.
Pizza or ramen? Pizza for sure!
How long have you played volleyball? Since the first grade!
What made you choose Southeastern? I chose Southeastern because it allowed me the opportunity to play volleyball and pursue aviation.
If you could see any artist in concert who would it be? Hmm this is hard..Morgan Wallen or Khalid.
Favorite quote? "Things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out."
Photos by Dan Hoke Article by Josie Frazier
AB
3 Watch the
Arabella
Savage team
and
Storm
play
by
the
2
the
of
Volleyball
going
gosoutheastern.com livestream
rest
to to
matchups!
K R U S H ' D We headed downtown to KRUSH'D Vitality Kitchen, the newly opened vegan cafe to test out their wholesome treats for ourselves. We have to keep our readers in the know, of course! I ordered the Suck it Up Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie and was NOT disappointed. It was similar to a peanut butter banana milkshake and I'll be honest, I just felt healthier after drinking it. Josie chose the Manhattan Satin smoothie bowl. Full of fresh fruit and shaved coconut, this bowl was filling and insta-worthy! Article by Madison Ellis
Vitality Kitchen
KRUSH'D is a great healthy option for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner! A little on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients make it worth it. Swing by and grab the best smoothie you've ever tasted today!
3
GOOD FOOD, GOOD FOR YOU
Krush'd is located at 118 N. 2nd Ave in Durant, OK. HOURS: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
4
Article by Madison Ellis Photos by Josie Frazier
25 Songs For Your Spring Playlist Baseball -Hippo Campus Cardiac Arrest -Bad Suns Feeling -COIN Saturday Sun -Vance Joy You! -LANY Youuu -COIN Left Hand Free – alt-J Suit and Jacket -Judah and the Lion Put Your Records On -Corinne Bailey Rae Cowboy in L.A. -LANY Jump -Van Halen Paradise City -Guns N’ Roses Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves Setting the World on Fire – Kenny Chesney Drift Away – Uncle Cracker Dreams – Ian Munsick Lovin’ on You – Luke Combs Porch Swing Angel – Muscadine Bloodline Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves Starting Over – Chris Stapleton 7 Summers – Morgan Wallen Sand in my Boots – Morgan Wallen Dangerous – Morgan Wallen DREAMER – Trippie Redd Miami – Will Smith
Are you a Native American and attend SOSU? The Native American Student Association, (NASA), is a new group on campus this spring. NASA is geared towards our Native American students here at SE. The officer team is very excited to be building the organization from the ground up and says that the organization can be anything the members dream of!
What does NASA do? “NASA has the potential to do it all”, says member and President, Jayda Janway. As of right now NASA is having biweekly Wednesday night meetings in the Sidewalk Café at 7:00pm. The organization is planning to have several recruitment events, such as beading, painting, and storytelling. Another thing that NASA is going to focus on is community service. The SE community is extremely important to NASA and they wish to be a helping hand wherever they are needed!
Why should students get involved? When you become a member of NASA you will be introduced to so many amazing learning opportunities! As a member you will learn task management, help others with accountability, empower fellow members, and bring diversity and tradition to the SE campus.
6
NASA How do you join NASA? You just need to take three simple steps to join NASA! Come to two consecutive meetings, get an impression of the group, and then determine if NASA is the right organization for you!
What are some things for students to look forward to as NASA grows? As the organization grows, SE students should get ready to see NASA everywhere! As the group grows students can look forward to many new relationships, widespread campus involvement, and Native American representation across campus.
If you are interested in NASA or have any more questions about the flourishing organization please contact jjanway33@student.se.edu or visit their Instagram
Article by Kiersten Oakes
@senasalife
7
Not really feeling all the spring fever? Wanting to stay in instead of go out? Never fear, The Campus Note is here with a list of ten movies to binge watch.
1. Crazy, Stupid, Love 2. Catch Me If You Can 3. Step Up 4 4. The Goonies 5. Paul Blart Mall Cop 6. Work it 7. 17 Again 8. Sandlot 9. Aladdin 10. Star Wars
Tag us on Instagram @secampusnote when you watch these binge-worthy movies! 8
Article by Elysa Hernandez
Quarantine Reflection It’s been almost a year since the world shut down for the infamous Miss Rona. The Campus Note team was on our way home from our research trip in Chicago, when we talked about the chaos of the coronavirus news and wondered how it would affect us, in Southeastern Oklahoma. Little did we know, everything was about to change. One by one we all went home, the first time in our lives to have school canceled for anything but snow. This was a time of uncertainty, and all of a sudden it was frowned upon to see friends and extended family. Campus events and social activities were banned, leaving students with nothing but the goal of navigating an online course load. This was the original quarantine. When I hear the intro to the Outer Banks theme song, I go right back to the days of the original quarantine. Once upon a time, when the weather began to turn warm and we were sentenced to a few weeks (supposedly) in our homes to “stop the spread”. The Tik Tok world boomed, and we found ourselves making endless DIY projects. Homemade bread became a pantry staple, and nature walks kept us sane. Dinner was to-go only, and we drove around with no destination just to get out of the house.
Looking back, I’m feeling sentimental about my time in quarantine. The online shopping was out of hand, so I organized my entire closet. All events were cancelled, and I had never experienced that in my lifetime. The vibes of those few weeks were on another level. Trapped in your house with your family, watching netflix for hours on end, dreaming of eating chips and queso in a restaurant again. We all felt pretty hopeful that this would be over soon. Tiger King was being binge-watched and Zoom meetings were the only thing we needed to be on time for. A year later, we are still dealing with the virus, but we are all back together and classes are face-to-face. There is hope for a rona-less future, but we’ll never forget the days of whipped coffee and class in pajamas.
by Madi Ellis
Quarantine Reflection by Haley Hostetler
Has it really been a year since it felt like the world shut down? Last March I had plans to go study abroad in France. To go on that trip, I was working three jobs while being a full time college student that was actively involved on campus. I learned to manage my time better than I ever had before. I kept my grades up, attended all my classes, and made sure to attend the meetings and events on campus that I was a part of. Then suddenly, it was all taken away. COVID-19 hit and that trip was cancelled. Not going to lie, I was heartbroken...and still am. I had to go back to my hometown of Burleson, TX and stop working altogether. Classes went online and the transition was just weird. I felt like my busy, chaotic life was stopped completely. I had nowhere to go except in my yard and the only interaction with people I had was my parents and two brothers and the few times I went to the grocery store for my family and interacted with the cashier. Then of course the famous zoom classes and meetings. But my life felt like it had turned upside down.
As states slowly started to open back up, I could go out a little more at a time. It got better and better and I was thankful when we could return to campus in the fall. Yet, that distance was still there when I went back to school. I couldn’t see everyone’s full, smiling faces. I couldn’t sit close enough to hear what conversation my neighbor was trying to have with me. There were no events going on. Then, sometimes I had two people in my class due to quarantining and positive COVID-19 tests. Everything was so different. Now that I have given you how I felt in the moment, looking back at it has made me more grateful of a person. I am able to see that my perspective has changed in just one year. When one time felt like everything was taken away, I look back and see that I spent more time outside, I learned how to telecommute, and I am more thankful now than ever that I was able to have jobs to support me to go do cool things. COVID-19 may have felt like it was the end of the world, when really it was just a new beginning. Looking back, I can appreciate the times I had in college prior to the pandemic and see that there is a new future that is full of opportunities. I can see that the world will continue to adapt and change to it’s circumstances no matter what and that it is dependent on myself to interpret these changes as either good or bad. Seeing things now is a blessing. With that being said, I cannot wait for the world to “open back up” but for now, I can appreciate the memories I had and look forward to what the future will bring. Of course, staying safe is a priority so all we need now is to have some patience and hope for our world to become healthy again.
Spring Word Search
Spring Green Baseball Softball Abloom
Magnolia Flower Hammock Sandals
Sunshine Picnic Tan Lines Study Sunglasses
Salvador Cocina
THE HIDDEN GEM ON SIXTH STREET
Have you been looking for somewhere close, casual, and practical to eat? Salvador Conica is the place for you! We went to try out Salvador Cocina on 6th street and it did not disappoint. As we were welcomed by the owner, he seated us immediately. Once we were seated, he brought us chips and salsa and they were delicious. We quickly realized how convenient the location of this restaurant is for any college student. The colorful atmosphere and family photos make you feel at home and a part of this family owned restaurant.
14
Photo by Kiersten Oakes
As broke college students, we loved that the lunch special served two people perfectly. We ordered the one enchilada and one meat chalupa, along with a tamale from the single item menu. The lunch special was $7.49 and the tamale was $2.99 rounding our total to 10.48+ tax. The food was good, filling, and kept the originality of a Mexican restaurant. If you’re looking for a new place to do homework or just get away from the dorms, Salvador Cocina provides an open and colorful space for all to enjoy. Article by Elysa Hernandez
15
Remembering Dell McLain A Southeastern Legend Dell McLain was a beloved friend, professor, and mentor at Southeastern for 23 years. Throughout Dell’s time at Southeastern, and even before, he was a shining light in so many lives. Even the brightest stars struggle at times, and on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Dell lost his battle with cancer. Even though Dell is no longer with us, he has left an indelible mark not on the theatre department and Southeastern as a whole, in his 55 years of life Dell had a life-changing impact on the world.
16
“As is a tale, so is a life: Not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.”
Article by Kiersten Oakes
A Southeastern Legend As a double theatre acting/directing and theatre management and promotion major I thought who better to ask about McLain’s teaching styles than Mekenzie Cruz. Cruz says, “Dell always pushed his students to think outside of the box and push yourself farther than you thought you could go. You could never give enough of yourself to your work." When asked about Dell McLain, Dr. Blackwood said, "Dell was one of, in the words of Jeanne Robertson, my “bestest” friends. Our passion for the arts bound us together with many of our colleagues. It manifested itself in the sharing of many conversations, meals, parties, and travel opportunities. To the University, Dell was an advocate for creative approaches to education for the betterment of his students. He was a fantastic colleague." The impact that Dell McLain has had on Southeastern will never be forgotten. McLain was a star from the beginning to the end and will always be the heart and soul of the theatre department. I encourage everyone to live like Dell McLain, live your life to the fullest and do whatever you are passionate about. Be the light in whatever you love to do and help inspire others to find the light inside themselves.
17
FREE TUTORING That college algebra grade looking a little scary? Do English Composition papers make you want to hide under the bed? Have no fear; Student Support Services is here! Utilizing resources such as tutoring can make all the difference in your GPA. Providing free tutoring face-to-face AND via zoom, you can find what’s best for your busy schedule. What: English Composition, Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, Accounting, Computers in Society, Math and English Composition Where: Student Union RM 204 and Zoom (check your student email for Meeting ID) When: Monday-Friday select hour or by appointment (see flyer for details)
18
Kiersten Oakes, Areil Love, Hanna Manners, Elysa Hernandez
THE CAMPUS NOTE'S MISSION IS TO HELP YOU EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THE "BEST FOUR YEARS OF YOUR LIFE."
Haley Hostetler
Madison Ellis
Josie Frazier
Follow The Campus Note on our socials for more content and updates! Instagram: @secampusnote Twitter: SECampusNote