THE SUMMER EDITION
CAMPUS NOTE
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Cover photo of Madison Ellis Picture by: Ashlee Carr
EDITORS’ NOTE
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e’re all about Summer lovin’ this edition. So put your shades on, sit back and relax as you flip through the pages. Sometimes college can be overwhelming. Just remember to take a step back, and enjoy the moment you’re in. We hope the Campus Note will help you do just that, with relatable and entertaining stories and content made just for you. Keep it light, friends. Devour, Feel, Listen, Breathe, and See the world around you!
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IN THIS ISSUE
Breathe
Devour
Feel
See
Madison Ellis
Mainstreet
Ashlee Carr
Listen
Photo courtesy of Megan McFarland
Megan McFarland
WHO’S HOT Megan McFarland is a junior at Southeastern and is
What’s the best part about being editor of The
majoring in Communication
Holisso magazine & The Southeastern newspaper?
with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations and
member of the Alpha Sigma
I love each part with so much passion. Editing the articles (I’m a grammar Nazi tbh), picking the best photos to go along with each story, and designing it all together: it’s my happy place. I get lost in it for hours at a time.
Tau sorority and the editor of
Jonas Brothers or Big Time Rush?
minoring in Graphic Design. She moved here from Richmond Hill, Georgia in 2017. She is a
The Southeastern newspaper and Holisso magazine.
Jonas Bros for life. Nick was on the cover of all of my 4th grade binders. Mountains or beach? Mountains! I grew up 20 minutes from the beach, so I’ve had enough sand in my nooks and crannies for 100 lifetimes. Audiobooks or Podcasts? Podcasts. I’ve always loved radio talk shows. When I drive back and forth to Georgia, it’s 16 hours minimum, and audiobooks get boring after a while. Podcasts keep it interesting, especially the ones about murder. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Tell people no. I will do almost anything someone asks of me even if I don’t want to or I already have too much on my plate. It’s so hard for me, but it’s great advice. By Zoe Cardenas
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By Madison Ellis
On Track kye Summers is a sophomore, and runs track for the reestablished track and field program at Southeastern. She has been running track since the 7th grade. Skye’s favorite thing about being on the track team is traveling, “Our coach always takes us to local restaurants, and we get new experiences every time.” Being a college athlete keeps you busy! Skye gave us her rundown of a typical day. “I get up at 7:00, and have class until around 12:00. I do homework or volunteer from 12:00 to 3:00, and then practice starts at 3:00 and goes until 5:00. After that I take an ice bath and do homework until it’s time for bed.” Skye is grateful to contribute to the Southeastern track team. “Opportunity, is the first word that comes to mind. Whatever events you want to try, the coaches are supportive and provide you with as many opportunities to succeed as possible.” Skye’s ultimate goal is to qualify for the fastest heat in conference.
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Track is not for the faint of heart. For anyone interested in joining the team, Skye said, “Be ready to work. You don’t have to be the best, but you have to be ready to give 120% every day.” Photo Courtesy of Skye Summers
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ON TUESDAYS WE EAT TACOS By Ashlee Carr
We visited the Street Taco truck in the Denison Food Truck Park. The location features several trucks that offer a variety of tasty options. The small park has a setup for live music and a laidback atmosphere. On Tuesdays, tacos are only one dollar! We recommend the fajita beef with the green chili sauce.
“The corn tortilla is a nice balance to the spicy green chili sauce.” “If you wanna have a good time, add a little lime.” “This sauce is with it.”
Photo by Ashlee Carr
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FEEL IT’S NOT GOODBYE
IT’S G YOU LATER
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Photo by Makenzie Rogers
FEEL
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e are proud to announce that one of our own, Jihyun (G) Park, is graduating. Unfortunately, this means she will no longer write for The Campus Note. G, we will miss your style and smile most of all!
By Ashlee Carr
How do you want to be remembered by Southeastern? I want to be known as a hard worker. I work hard to do well and succeed. I want to be known as a good friend and someone who leaves a positive impression on people. What have you learned about yourself during college? I learned to love myself. My self-esteem would get low because I struggled communicating with people here. There was a huge language barrier. It was not easy to learn English. Now that I have, I feel more confident in my abilities to do other things. What has been your favorite thing about working for The Campus Note? Through writing, I became confident in expressing my personality. I was able to see you guys voice your opinions to improve the end result. I learned a lot of things about communicating that I want to implement in my business career.
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SEE Picture by Rudy Ellis
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he Great Plains 15th Annual juried Art Show was open from March 5 to April 11. The award presentation and closing reception was April 11, and the winner of the two-dimensional art category was Sharon Burris with her composite photo of a flower on metal. The art show started as a regional show for artists from Oklahoma and the surrounding areas and was named the “Great Plains� Art Show. Southeastern art professor, Jack Ousey, wishes viewers would understand that a single juror judges the art show each year. This year, Shelly Tate Garner was the juror. She holds a BA in studio art, MA in museum studies, and is currently completing an MFA in graphic design. Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Red River Arts Council sponsored this art exhibition. Anyone can enter by filling out the entry form and sending their pieces to the Centre Art Gallery at Southeastern. Watch for the entry forms in the spring of 2020. By Jihyun Park
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MAINSTREET
Rustic Royalty An avid lover of earrings, fall fashion, and empowering other women. Cecily Williams has been in retail since she became the manager at a local grocery store at the age of 16. She is the owner of The Southern Drawl boutique located in downtown Durant. The boutique’s name is inspired by the staple drawl that makes the South stand out. The atmosphere of the store is influenced by Cecily’s bubbly personality and love for fashion. Cecily’s passion for working in retail stems from a desire to encourage her customers. “I love getting to love on women and help them see the uniqueness in their beauty. Everyone has something about themselves they don’t like, but we want to concentrate on the features that make them stand out! Those are truly beautiful.” By Ieysha Cheney
Photo courtesy of Cecily Williams
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Festival Fever
KAABOO-‐ ARLINGTON, TX MAY 10-‐12, 2019 Kaaboo is not a typical music festival, it’s a new type of entertainment and arts experience. It’s a three-‐day weekend >illed with music, comedy, art, and more. It is held at the AT&T Stadium. The music lineup consists of Little Big Town, Pitbull, The Black Eyed Peas, and so many more incredible acts. ROCKLAHOMA-‐ PRYOR, OK MAY 24-‐26, 2019 Rocklahoma also known as Rock Fever is a 3-‐day hard rock music festival with camping. They have 4 stages. Fun fact, it is one of many festivals featured in AEG Entertainment’s World Loudest Month concert series.
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Over 100,00 people are involved in the two-‐day event! A few well-‐known artists in the lineup include Ozzy Osbourne, Asking Alexandria, and Pop Evil. FREEDOM OVER TEXAS-‐ HOUSTON, TX JULY 4, 2019 4-‐10 PM Houston’s signature event will celebrate over three decades of July 4 live music. There’s no better way to pay tribute to patriotism than with >ireworks! Chris Young is headlining the event along with special guest The Mavericks. By Kirsten Piatt
AD PR ENTREPRENUERS The Campus Note's mission is to help you explore and discover the "best 4 years of your life." The Campus Note is created by Montgomery + Dunlap-- Southeastern's student-run Advertising and Public Relations Agency- temporarily housed in the Classroom Building. The Campus Note is a content development and AD/PR entrepreneurship project. Ashlee Carr, Public Relations Manger, is a sophomore Ad/PR major. Ieysha Cheney, Sales Manager, is a sophomore Ad/PR major. Kirsten Piatt, Web Manager, is a sophomore Art Education Major. Spencer Patton, Creative Visual Director, is a sophomore Ad/PR major. Madison Ellis, Ad Sales/ Content Specialists, is a sophomore Ad/ PR major. Zoe Cardenas, Content Specialists/ Host of Healthy Hacks with Zoe, is a sophomore Nursing major. Jihyun Park, Content Specialist, is a senior Marketing 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 CB 124---- temporarily the home of Montgomery + Dunlap-- Southeastern's student-run Advertising and Public Relations Agency.