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Letter from the editor “What do you want to do with your life?”

Whether it was which college you would be attending or what major you would choose, we’ve all been asked a variation of this question at some point.

But I never really paid attention until a few weeks ago, when I was home for winter break — and it turned into an interrogation.

My parents’ usual inquiry about my future was followed by: Have you contacted any employers? Have you done any networking?

Are you prepared for interviews? Are you considering graduate school? Where do you want to be?

Not really, kind of, no, maybe, um…

In just six months the UW will no longer be my everyday life, but my alma mater. Come June, about 7,000 of us will be thrown to the wolves of “the real world” — whatever that means.

Maybe I figured if I didn’t think about it, it wouldn’t happen. But as my family so blatantly

Meghan Peters The Career Guide reassured me, that’s not the case.

Setting out on a career path is inevitable, but as I’ve realized through editing the Career Guide, it doesn’t have to be dreaded. It may not have anything to do with your degree, it may not be in the city where you hoped to live, and it may not have a glamorous title. But it is a culmination of your efforts and decisions — and you should look forward to that.

Here’s to you, Mom and Dad. I may not have answers to your questions yet, but the ambiguity of my future is more a reflection of my excitement for the myriad of opportunities available to me than a laziness to seek them out. Some of us just need a little more time to figure it out. Oh, and thanks for inspiring an excellent story list.

Whether you already have a job lined up for the fall or you just created a résumé for the first time, I hope you’ll use this edition as a tool for figuring out the biggest project any of us have ever procrastinated: life.

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GOOD PAY, FLEXIBLE HOURS WORK ON CAMPUS We all want to have a “good career.” That’s why we’re in school and why you’re holding this career guide.

But what exactly does the word mean? And, more importantly, where does it come from? In this special “Will’s Word of the Week,” we’ll find out, starting with a quick definition.

A career is one’s profession or occupation, or the general course or progression of a person’s professional achievements, as defined by the American Heritage Dictionary. It can also be the path or course of a star or other heavenly body through the night sky, a rapid and continuous “course of action,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

But career started out with a slightly different meaning. It comes from carrière, an Old French word meaning “racecourse,” which, in turn, comes from the Old Provençal word carriera, meaning “street.” Old Provençal, or langue d’oc (or Old Occitan), in case you’re wondering, is spoken in southern France and was made famous by the wandering minstrels, or troubadours, of the Middle Ages. Carriera comes from the Medieval Latin (via) carrāria, “a (road) for carts,” or “carriage road,” and from the Latin carrus, referring to a two-wheeled wagon, a word related to the Gaulish carros, also meaning “wagon” or “cart.” Gaulish is the Celtic language of the ancient Gauls.

Thus, when career first showed up in English, its meaning was more akin to a racetrack, or rather, a lane at a tournament, complete with jousting knights and galloping horses. In this sense, it first arrived in written English in the late 1500s. An early example can be found in Sir Philip Sidney’s Arcadia, a posthumously published prose romance that included pastoral eclogues, the line in question being, “It was fit for him to go to the other end of the Career.” Sidney (1554-1586) was an English poet, statesman, soldier and the ultimate Elizabethan courtier and gentleman.

A patron of the arts, he helped to keep the bodies

and souls of such poets as Edmund Spenser, Abraham Fraunce and Thomas Lodge together. Sidney died of wounds received in battle against the Spanish in the Netherlands, where the English were assisting the Dutch in their revolt against Spain. He was given a hero’s burial at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Career as a term of horsemanship also came to mean a short gallop at high speed, or the path over which something traverses. Alternatively, it could mean something more figurative, in the sense of the “height or ‘full swing’” of an individual’s actions. As noted by the Oxford English Dictionary, Shakespeare, as he so often did, was among the very first to use this more subtle meaning. This line from Act II, Scene III of Much Ado about Nothing, written in about 1599, is illustrative of the Bard’s usage: “Shall quips and sentences … awe a man from the careere of his humour?” Benedick is musing aloud right before Beatrice summons him to dinner, with feisty dialogue following.

But it took a genuine national hero to give us the modern meaning of career as one’s line of work. Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) was a British general during the Napoleonic Wars who went on to twice become prime minister of Great Britain. He won fame during the Peninsular War in Spain (1808-14) and especially for his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. In a letter in 1803, the Oxford English Dictionary notes this line by Wellington: “A more difficult negotiation than you have ever had in your diplomatic career.”

Throughout the rest of the 1800s and into the 1900s, the term career grew to encompass all professions, and not just diplomatic ones, resulting in the current idea of “getting a career.” In a sense, a career is a sort of racetrack and does tend to represent the professional arc of our lives.

That being said, we shouldn’t let it define us. Rather, like the word itself, we should define it.

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Put your best face forward Celia Hunko The Career Guide Getting ahead of the pack is essential for jobseekers.

As the first item an employer sees, an exceptional cover letter can give applicants an important leg up over on their peers. It’s this peek into your personality that can encourage an employer to continue on to your résumé.

The key is to avoid being generic, keep it short and avoid clichés, said Candice Russell, a senior recruiter for Another Source, a Seattle-based employment referral service.

When addressing a cover letter, generic titles like “Sir” and “Miss” should be avoided.

“Addressing an actual person shows that you have done your research and taken initiative to find out information about the company,” Russell said.

Applicants should tailor the letter to fit each company. A letter that sounds like it was sent to several employers without change can turn some hiring managers off.

Writing a new letter each time is not necessary, but choosing a few sentences to tweak for each employer is key, said Patrick Chidsey, a senior career counselor at the UW Career Center. For example, mentioning a name can personalize your letter.

“If you have a mentor or professor, or even a friend that had an internship with this company and recommended you to them, make sure you include that in your letter,” Chidsey said.

Russell said this information should appear in the first paragraph. The opening section should

also include your interest in the company and why you would be a competitive candidate.

In the second paragraph, you should sell yourself, Russell said. Discuss internships, projects and other experiences that have sustenance.

The third paragraph places the ball back in your court. Don’t just leave it at “this is me,” Russell said.

“Saying that you will follow up at this day and time, and then actually doing it, sets you apart and shows initiative,” she added.

Russell said three paragraphs, especially at the college level, should do it.

Don’t bring up your weaknesses in a cover letter, Chidsey said, but do mention something you want to work on. Also, avoid clichés when describing yourself.

“You don’t want to say, ‘My weakness is that I work too hard, and I have to finish everything.’…

They’ve heard it all before,” Chidsey said.

There are several places both on and off campus that can help students compose a cover letter. The Career Center holds daily, drop-in advising hours between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Mary Gates Hall. Chidsey suggests all applicants have their cover letters proofread; even a small grammatical or spelling error can stick out in an employer’s mind and hinder your chances of getting hired.

The Career Center distributes a career guide known as the Gold Guide, which has example cover letters, example résumés and other resources inside.

Taking steps to perfect your cover letter can make a difference to help you get the job.

“You have to do what you can that will set you apart,” Chidsey said.

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Career paths aren’t always solid

Karli Casto The Career Guide Melanie Case is a solid waste specialist.

No, not that kind of solid waste.

She does everything from teaching students about recycling to setting up reusable materials exchanges. She writes press releases, organizes community events, and coordinates curbside recycling programs as recycling programs coordinator for Lewis County Solid Waste Utility.

“I’m being a good steward for the environment, and I’m passing that on to my children and sharing it with children in the schools I go to,” Case said.

Case graduated from the UW in 1989 with a degree in communication and began a career in journalism. After working for the Wenatchee World for about four months, she took a full-time job with The Chronicle in Centralia, Wash.

After picking up the environmental beat, she gained interest in the field.

“I made some contacts,” Case said. “When a person was leaving in the recycling field for the county, he let me know. … I was fortunate enough to get it. Having this job allows more flexibility for being there for your family.”

Case hadn’t envisioned herself working with environmental issues.

“I grew up in rural Oregon and respected the outdoors,”

Just another workday at the happiest place on Earth Andrew Doughman The Career Guide Becky Murphy wakes up in sunny southern California. She drives to Anaheim and strolls into Disneyland. Thousands of eager faces wait for the gates to open, but she goes right into the park: It’s her day job.

Murphy, a class of 1997 alumna, has been working with Disney since 1994 through a summer program that allowed college students to spend their summers working at either Disney World or Disneyland. Since then, she has worked seven or eight jobs at Disneyland.

“It’s an interesting company to work for,” Murphy said. “The Walt Disney Company has it all.”

Disney offers employees opportunities to work in radio, entertainment, sports, television, animation and marketing.

Murphy majored in drama at the UW and said that the experiences she had here were beneficial for her job at Disney.

“It’s the idea of working with people side by side who provide something for others,” she said. “A drama show provides entertainment for others, and Disney provides entertainment for others.”

The job has its perks, too: Employees get complimentary passes to the Disney theme parks. That is, they can also spend their days off at their workplace.

Murphy doesn’t even mind spending

Christmas at work.

“The best part of working at Disneyland is the family I’ve become a part of by being a cast member,” she said. “Maybe I’m coming to work on Christmas Day so I don’t get to be with my blood family, but the silver lining is that I am here with my Disney family, and we have a good time.”

The work environment is enjoyable for Murphy, who loves that her job provides her with “the ability to meet people from all over the world.”

Her favorite ride is the Matterhorn roller coaster, because Disneyland is the only Disney theme park that has it.

She was initially attracted to the job because she grew up in southern California and often visited the park with her family. She sees herself remaining with Disney in the future, possibly working on new projects, such as an expansion of the California Adventure theme park or the new park in Hong Kong.

Murphy started as a food operations “cast member,” which is what Disney calls its employees. She eventually became the official Disney Ambassador in 2004, through which she represented the 20,000 Disney cast members, relayed information to the media, and had meet-and-greets with visiting foreign dignitaries. “[The ambassador job is] kind of like the Miss America of Disneyland minus the talent and swimsuit portion.”

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she said. “I don’t think I actually thought about having a job that dealt with the environment, but since that was a part of my lifestyle, it just happened.”

Case’s day-to-day job varies depending on the time of year and current events. As Earth Day approaches, things get busy as she organizes assemblies at schools and other special events to raise awareness.

The flooding in Lewis County last month also changed Case’s job.

The county had supplied curbside recycling to some areas, but as a result of the flooding, about 1,000 recycling bins floated away.

Case has had to be flexible in her job and as a woman who has changed career paths.

“I’ve never thought, ‘Okay, I’m in this job; I’m going to be in it forever.’ I think, ‘Gosh, this is a really fun job. I’m gaining these skills and learning, so now I can use this if I decide to do something else’,” Case said.

She said that no matter what your major is, employers are just impressed that you’ve gone to college.

“There’s so much out there to learn. Even when you have your four-year degree, it’s still the tip of the iceberg,” Case said. “There’s going to be things that you’ll be learning on the job that they didn’t teach you in college.”

As she does more than her part to save the environment, Case said she enjoys knowing that she’s making a difference in people’s lives and surroundings.

Job searches are nothing to laugh at — or are they?

Doris Wu The Career Guide Whether it’s organizing a pager race (an event where vibrating pagers race across finish lines) or standIn 2003, Witham took home the first place title in up comedy in Iraq, UW alumnus Drake Witham has the Seattle International Comedy Competition. always had the ability to make people laugh.

However, life as a comedian isn’t always easy.

After working for several years as a serious journalist “The most memorable and strangest was the for the The Dallas Morning News, Witham packed his Laundromat I did when I first moved to L.A.,” bags and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Witham said. “Like the other 10 million comics there comedy.

I had to fight for stage time. ... There were about 40 Witham graduated in 1996 with a degree in political people there — maybe half of them spoke English. [It science and communication. However, growing up was] a horrible show but a great experience.” watching comic geniuses like Jerry Seinfeld and Eddie For those who want to try a hand at comedy, Murphy, comedy has always been a part of his life.

Witham advises them to just go for it.

“It’s something that I think I always wanted to “Anyone that asks about comedy wants to try it,” do,” Witham said in an e-mail. “I was always able to Witham said. “Write some jokes, find an open mic and make people laugh, and I always try it out. You’ll figure out pretty loved stirring it up: pranks, jokes, quickly if it’s for you or not.” being a smart ass. There’s times Don’t be afraid of the crowd, to be serious, but humor has an either. amazing way of connecting and “All you need to do is unite Write some jokes, uniting people. I don’t know what them with something they can find an open mic and the motivation is behind it, but relate to,” Witham said. “I try to comedians are always analyzing start with something local and try it out. situations to see what’s funny.” then go into proven material.

Other jobs on Witham’s Usually it’s great, but there are résumé include berry picker, times when it’s like being a nighttime janitor, SAT proctor and editor of The Daily. substitute teacher. They think it’s their job to test you, “Other than journalism, they’ve all led to great and until you prove you can handle it they’ll keep trying material,” Witham said. to throw you off.”

Many of his jokes come from various temporary Be prepared if you plan to drop your current path positions he has held because they basically pay you to for comedy. not care, Witham said during a comedy sketch.

“I thought you had to be in New York or L.A., As an SAT proctor, Witham was assigned to sit at which isn’t true,” Witham said. “I had little money the front of the room to make sure test-takers didn’t saved up, ran through it quickly while trying to start cheat. a comedy career and found that my college degree “I don’t really care if they cheat, because I’m temp,” made me qualified for a temp job. But it forced me to Witham said during a show at Comedy Underground get better fast and figure out how to make money in in Seattle. “But I’d say to the kids, ‘You know what, kids, this job. Being in L.A. has also made it easier to get I didn’t cheat. And look where it got me.’” on TV.” Witham said his parents were always supportive For other less conventional jobs, don’t be afraid to of his choices. pursue it.

Using a dry sense of humor mixed with perfect “Find something you enjoy doing, and don’t be delivery and sarcastic wit, Witham has had the afraid to switch careers,” Witham said. “I started in opportunity to perform at various venues, including journalism when I was 15 years old and started comedy Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, The Late Late when I was 30 — pretty late in the game. I think the Show, Comedy Underground, and in Iraq with Comics quote from my mother was something like, ‘Why on Duty, a comedy program for the U.S. Armed not try out for the NBA?’ But I love doing it, and I’ve Forces. figured out how to make a living at it.”

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Calming interview qualms OHELL my name is?

Help me please Doris Wu The Career Guide You wait nervously in the lobby for your first interview after graduation.

Answers you’ve prepared race through your head: your qualifications, your educational background, your mother’s maiden name ... and then it happens. The interviewer shakes your hand and you have a massive brain fart: You forget your name.

Or worse — you forget her name.

“Being nervous at an interview is natural,” said Kristin Gustafson, a doctoral student in communication, in an e-mail.

“You don’t want to be too polished or your answers begin to sound canned or inauthentic. But you do want to practice answering questions in such a way that shows an employer why you are the best candidate for the position.”

To practice questions, get a friend to help you try a mock interview or visit the UW Career Center for advice.

“I recommend going first to the UW Career [Center] Web

site,” said Gustafson, who taught Interviewing Principles and Practices, a communication course, last quarter. “This is an excellent service free to students. They offer the opportunity to do a mock interview, conduct a portfolio review, explore job fairs and get your cover letter and résumé reviewed.”

Coming early to an interview also helps calm you down by allowing you to get a feel for the environment. Listening to your favorite music may also help ease those pesky nerves.

“Punctuality is key,” said Reese Parrett, a senior studying business. “It is an important life skill. I would not come later than five minutes early.”

Body language and what you wear are also important when presenting yourself during an interview, since most people tend to make snap judgments. “[Don’t] cross your arms [or] put your hands in your pockets, because they’re all nervous defensive ticks,” Parrett said. “I try to not be cocky ... [and] to be extremely polite, kind and confident at the same time. I would never lie to someone who is interviewing me or on my résumé.”

Make sure handshakes are firm, and maintain eye contact, said Scott Simpson, owner of The Jones Bistro on Roosevelt Way Northeast and Northeast 88th Street.

Simpson also advised applicants not to exaggerate or lie about their abilities, because most hiring managers will be able to tell.

“Dress as well or better than the person who will interview you, even when you won’t wear those clothes for your day-to-day job,” Gustafson said. “Dressing up shows the employer you care.”

During the interview, know that the person who is interviewing you wants to fill the position and wants to make the search as short as possible, Simpson said.

“You can assume they want to hire you and that they’re already on your side,” Simpson said. “You can do yourself more harm than good, so coming across overly reserved or concerned may [cause you] to end up not seeming like the person you really are. ... Just be

prepared and relax.”

Afterwards, thanking the interviewer as you leave while offering a handshake will help leave a positive impression.

“If it’s a professional career or something like that, or an internship, ... I would absolutely send a thank you card to the interviewer that day,” Parrett said. “I’ve actually done that and have had really good results from it.”

However, for more casual jobs, sending an e-mail or calling works just as well, Simpson said.

“Leave everyone — from the person greeting you as you enter to the person shaking your hand as you exit — with the impression that you are the job candidate they want,” Gustafson said.

Interviewing Tips: Visit the UW Career Center Web site at http://depts.washington.edu/careers/.

Don’t add unnecessary flourishes to your résumé. Be precise and to the point; managers don’t want to read an essay on your life.

Always arrive early to help ease nerves.

Maintain eye contact and good posture, and give firm handshakes.

Always remember to thank whoever is interviewing you.

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That mediocre job at the movie theater and those Friday nights waiting tables in U. Village might have helped pay for college, but there comes a time when a degree from the UW will help in the hunt for a job in the professional world.

Exactly how a degree turns into a professional job is a little bit more complicated.

The key thing to remember is that the college experience and the professional job world are interconnected.

Internships can be a crucial first step into a job field that a student may be both interested in and unfamiliar with.

“The first reason to do internships would be to learn what the job is about,” said Vic Snyder, the associate director of counseling at the UW Career Center. “A second reason to do an internship would be to begin to develop your network.”

An internship might end with a job offer — emphasis on the might, Snyder said.

Yet there are a variety of paths students can take that will lead to an efficient and realistic job search. Although an internship is no sure promise of a job, it can lead to the formation of an important network in the job market.

“Most people understand [networking] is how you learn about opportunities,” Snyder said. “What they don’t understand is it’s also, ‘How can you contribute?’”

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Snyder said.

That’s not to say sending in an application can’t gain an applicant a job. James McCammon, a 2004 UW alumnus, sought help from the Career Center for building a résumé and interviewing skills, but he did not use networking to turn his electrical engineering degree into a job at Boeing.

He submitted an online résumé with no face-toface contact and started at Boeing two months after he graduated.

“I didn’t do anything special except upload my résumé, and I was lucky enough to get a call back and an interview,” McCammon said.

McCammon said he used special keywords in his résumé to ensure it matched up with the qualifications the job post requested.

Once you get to the interviewing stage, it’s crucial to show passion for the job industry, McCammon said.

A sincere interest in a certain field of study can also be beneficial for students not ready to make the jump into the professional world.

“I would suggest that [students] consider being involved in student organizations,” Snyder said. “Somebody has to organize that organization; somebody has to lead it. You have the opportunity to develop teamwork, leadership and communication skills.”

Networking, résumés, developing job skills through student organizations, volunteering and attending events are important parts of a job search, but they all highlight one underlying idea: The job search requires a lot of proactive hard work.

“The biggest piece of advice I would give is to be really persistent and really work hard and prepare for the job hunt,” McCammon said.

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Graduate school: When, how and where to apply Jake Sommer The Career Guide While many undergraduates consider graduate school as an option following graduation, continuing in an academic environment isn’t for everyone.

“In some professions it’s considered a requirement … [but] it really requires motivation,” said Joan Abe, director of graduate admissions and student services at the UW. Graduate school is for students interested in furthering their study of one aspect of their undergraduate education. Students often use graduate school to focus on a particular topic or branch of study from within a broad undergraduate major such as biology, mechanical engineering or psychology.

Before applying to graduate school, most students endure a lengthy search and weigh their options carefully to find a program that’s a good fit.

Jake Summers, a masters student in Korea studies at the Jackson School of International Studies, began his graduate school search using his undergraduate resources.

“I took like five or 10 of my favorite books that I read in undergrad and looked at where they were written,” he said.

Many of these publications were written by professors at the UW, Harvard or UCLA. This eventually led Summers to apply to the UW, which he also attended as an undergraduate.

Budgeting time to complete the graduate school application process is not comparable with the undergraduate experience. Abe advises students to plan about a year in advance.

“There is a lot of preparation as far as knowing where you want to go [and] writing personal statements. It’s not something that’s easily or successfully done in a hurry,”

Abe said.

Summers agreed that preparation is the best method for success, but he hopes undergrads are not pressured into the process.

“Plan your time — that’s very important,” Summers said. “I think you really have to care about what you’re doing. … School will always be there.”

Standardized test scores are one component of the application process for most graduate schools in the United States, but they are not weighed as heavily as undergraduate academic performance and personal ambition.

“I bombed the GRE,” Summers said. “I only had a week to prepare for it, but luckily the [admissions] people knew that wasn’t reflective [of me].”

Aside from at least one standardized test, graduate school application requirements are fairly similar to those of undergraduate applications.

“As far as entrance exams are concerned, grad student applicants should be prepared to submit GRE scores, letters of recommendation [and] a statement of purpose, along with their college transcript,” Abe said.

Most applications are due in the winter prior to the first year of study, and deadlines can be as early as December.

In terms of funding graduate education, potential sources are not especially plentiful.

“A lot varies amongst the disciplines,” Abe said.

For example, engineering and other “hard science” applicants will have the opportunity to apply for a larger pool of available graduate school funding. Nevertheless, Summers applied for five fellowships to help fund his “soft science” education and said the process was laborious.

“It took me at least 60 hours. … I went to three classes in a week,” Summers said.

He was awarded one scholarship and receives tuition and a stipend to attend the UW.

Easy-access graduate school resourses The University provides several resources for potential grad school applicants.

Those interested in pursuing business can visit the Michael G. Foster School of Business’ Web site at www.foster.washington.edu/mba and the MBA offices in 110 Mackenzie Hall.

Students seeking out professional advising (for example, pre-med or pre-law) can visit a preprofessional program adviser at the Gateway Center in 171 Mary Gates Hall, while others should speak with their departmental advisers.

Web sites that specialize in graduate schools are another way to find potential schools.Gradschools. com, www.petersons.com, graduateguide.com and GraduateSchools.com all provide users with search engine indexes of graduate schools based on individualized interests.

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What they really want Your key to success with four of Seattle’s top companies

Vicky Yan and Erinn Unger | The Career Guide

Seattle is a bustling, industrious and opportunity-filled city.

It is the birthplace of a myriad of companies that began as small businesses and have expanded to successful empires.

Every job seeker needs to start somewhere — why not begin the search right at home?

As you traverse an Emerald City career path, keep in mind that companies are continually searching for a crucial element to improving their staff: the most qualified candidate for the job. Here, a few Seattle business giants reveal how you might be able to snag that entry-level position.

[Boeing] places a significant emphasis on having a diverse, engaged and involved workforce.

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BOEING Established by William Boeing in 1910 in a hangar next to Lake Union, Boeing has become a company nearly synonymous with the Pacific Northwest. Whether you hope to remain local or travel internationally, Boeing could be a good start. Although the company moved its headquarters to Chicago in 2001, it retains a strong presence in the Seattle area.

Tammy Shilipetar, a college recruiter for Boeing, said the company “places a significant emphasis on having a diverse, engaged and involved workforce.”

“Diversity gives us a competitive advantage,” she said, adding that those with different skills and experiences help the business fulfill its needs.

Boeing is a homegrown company that is nevertheless international in thinking and scope. It employs nearly 160,000 people in 49 states and 70 countries, with customers in more than 90 countries.

When hiring, the company looks for forward thinkers who seek to do their jobs with the “speed, agility and creativity” necessary to work in the global business environment, Shilipetar said.

Students interested in applying can use Boeing’s online system, which receives hundreds of applicants when jobs become available. The online system automatically

www.boeing.com/collegecareers filters applications according to key words used in the job description. To successfully apply to any company that uses an online system, look carefully at the job description and use those same words in your résumé, Shilipetar said. Also, be sure you are applying for a job for which you are qualified.

“Not meeting the basic qualifications of the posting would be the main reason [for an applicant to be rejected],” Shilipetar said.

Apply to as many openings as might be a fit for your background and skills. With the online system, it is easy to apply to multiple jobs once your résumé has been submitted.

Once you apply, don’t forget to stay on top of job listings.

“Keeping abreast of these openings provides you the best opportunity to find a position that’s a great fit for you,” Shilipetar said.

If you follow Shilipetar’s advice, you might get an interview.

“Be prepared,” she said. “Practicing and sharpening your interview technique is the best thing to do.”

Boeing’s interview process is based on behavioral questions such as, “Tell me about a time you had to make

REI Founded by Lloyd and Mary Anderson in 1938, Recreational Equipment Inc., or REI, has become a prominent feature of the Puget Sound. A leading provider of outdoor recreation products, REI is headquartered in Seattle and has more than 90 additional stores throughout the country.

“The heart of our business is the outside environment,” said Jason Orr, assistant store manager at REI in Redmond.

“Most of the jobs at REI are going to be sales specialist jobs, which involve learning about products.”

The core values of the company are authenticity, quality, service, respect, integrity and balance, according to its Web site. From hiking to snowshoeing gear, REI provides outdoor amenities for everyone from the sports enthusiast to the seasonal skier.

Like most businesses, REI looks for applicants who can uphold their work ethic to the company’s standards.

Orr said he expects new hires to have a dedication to service, including serving employees and managers within the company. “[The applicant] should have a commitment to serve the community,” he said. “They should have the ability to serve people by creating a welcome environment and providing a positive, solid place for them to be.”

This is in line with the company’s mission to cater

www.rei.com to each individual customer’s needs. An integral aspect to working at REI is the opportunity to connect with customers on an outdoor level.

“A new employee should look at the product, but should also take a look and focus on the customer first,” Orr said. “Most customers want to have fun.”

Orr started working part time in retail as a salesperson 13 years ago when he was an undergraduate at UW Bothell. While there, he worked in a rigorous, team-based environment and developed a foundation of business fundamentals.

“It was very hard to coordinate schedules, and that really prepared me to work collaboratively,” he said.

He also built strong relationships with faculty who personally cared and invested time in his development.

“They challenged me in ways I’ve never been challenged before, and I am still in contact with many of them,” Orr said.

The hard work paid off; by the time Orr graduated, he already had 10 years of work experience under his belt.

He stayed with REI because of the team-oriented and customer-centered work atmosphere.

Since jobs are relatively competitive at REI, Orr advises applicants not to be discouraged if rejected from a position. He said an applicant can be hired based on an

STARBUCKS File photo

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Some call it a morning pick-me-up, while others take pride in recognizing it as a piece of Seattle.

Employees will tell you it’s the espresso, the service and above all, the community.

Starbucks Coffee has been a part of the Seattle scene since 1971, when it opened its first store across from Pike Place Market. Since then, the company has expanded its store to more than 42 countries worldwide.

The success of the company has been attributed to many factors, but Starbucks partners make up an integral part of the welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a student or a recent graduate, Starbucks can be a strong beginning toward a successful career.

“One of the things I look for [in an applicant] is someone who is a self-motivated, passionate and determined person,” said Nancy Richardson, manager of marketing integration at Starbucks Coffee International.

“These basic attributes are typically not things you learn in a classroom.”

In addition to these abilities, prospective Starbucks employees should focus on developing additional individual skills.

unknown element of “fit” — a certain team dynamic may already be in place, and what an applicant brings to the table may determine how that person can perform as a member of a larger team.

“Sometimes it’s not a mistake someone made,” he said. “Don’t beat yourself up. It’s a process. Certain practice is good, like doing mock interviews.”

Don’t forget that the home of REI sits in the heart of outdoor exploration: the Pacific Northwest. But recreational interest doesn’t stop here.

“We care a lot about the Puget Sound region — this is where we’re based,” Orr said. “At the same time, there are people who haven’t heard about REI but need the products that we provide. “ Prospective hires should also be aware of where stores are located, match them to their individual time frames and be open to relocation.

While mountain-climbing devotees seem like typical REI matches, Orr said anyone can work at the company.

“Customers come to us because we have experienced hikers, elite hikers and beginners,” he said.

“There’s a neat range, and we want many different kinds of employees. At the end of the day, we want to make sure our employees are passionate about customers and the outdoors.”

www.starbucks.com/aboutus/jobsearchselect.asp “I think when you come out with a marketing or finance degree, most of your peers have a similar skill set,” Richardson said. “What separates you from other applicants are the other competencies.”

Richardson listed leadership, courage and dealing with ambiguity as core skills Starbucks requires in its candidates. The company is dynamic and entrepreneurial, which makes the ability to adapt to new situations crucial.

In addition, going above and beyond your job description and moving onto new projects with short notice are important skills to keep in mind.

More specific abilities Richardson mentioned were presentation skills and working in teams.

“We present all the time,” Richardson said. “That’s such a vital skill. You might be working on a project for three months and those 10 minutes in front of senior leadership will determine what they think of you and whether your project will be approved or not.”

Another aspect that ties Starbucks to its consumers is global communication.

“It’s a challenge to deal with so many different groups of people,” Richardson said. “We want to have

MICROSOFT From the buildings where students have class to the computers on which they type their essays, Microsoft is everywhere on the UW campus. The company also actively recruits UW students, and the first thing it looks for in a potential candidate is passion.

“Overall we’re really looking for smart candidates who are passionate about technology,” said Betsy Dimalanta, a college recruiter for Microsoft. “We make sure we’re hiring the best of best at the UW.” Applicants should be enthusiastic about solving problems, whether it’s technical or on the business side, Dimalanta said.

A global outlook is also a plus. Microsoft and most other companies are looking for applicants who can flourish in the global environment that has become modern business.

“Our products go so far,” Dimalanta said, adding that applicants who can think globally about how a family in Europe or Africa can make the most of technology are assets to Microsoft.

The recruiting process is extremely competitive. But the best thing you can do is take the risk, no matter how

a difficult decision.” Practice interview questions can be found online, but it’s up to you to sift through your experiences to find those that are the most applicable.

Vic Snyder, a senior career counselor at the UW Career Center in Mary Gates Hall, suggests practicing interviews out loud at least three times.

“There is a difference between thinking what you want to say and voicing it,” he said.

The Career Center offers mock interviews for students’ benefit and will also videotape the sessions to point out criticisms. Free workshops about résumés and salary negotiation are also offered.

Boeing hires graduates from universities throughout the world. However, the UW enjoys a close relationship to the company, partly due to the large contingent of UW alumni who work there.

“Our partnership with the UW through recruiting, research and continuing education for Boeing employees continues to be one of the strongest relationships we maintain,” Shilipetar said.

Boeing hires 50 to 100 interns from the UW every summer. Many work in the Seattle area, while some travel to Southern California, St. Louis or other Boeing locations.

someone who can communicate using many methods of communication. We end up doing live Web meetings and conference calls, so it’s not always face-to-face. We work with 43 different markets, and our job is to support them.”

Though it’s always valuable to have multi-lingual partners, it is not a requirement, Richardson said. However, an employee does need to have an understanding of the global market. Understanding different cultures and ways of doing business in other countries can sometimes be more important than speaking a language, she said.

There are entry-level positions available for undergraduates and specialist or management opportunities for graduates. Internships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.

“Many Starbucks partners begin their careers at the heart of the company: in a store,” Richardson said. “This way you have the operational experience to add to your résumé in addition to your degree. We are looking for people who are passionate about working at Starbucks and view the company as a place where they can learn, develop, grow and simply love what they do every day.”

www.microsoft.com/careers few openings there are. The Microsoft recruiting team partners with students to find the right fit and Dimalanta encourages candidates to take the time to know their recruiters.

“It’s not only a one-time, come in and leave with an offer and you’re done’ deal,” she said.

Dimalanta encourages UW applicants to make the most of their local advantage.

“We are right across in the backyard of UW,” she said.

“There are a lot of connections; you’re going to have a lot of professors who know people working at Microsoft.”

Applicants can even contact alumni who are Microsoft employees. Getting to know Microsoft on a deeper level is impressive to a recruiter, especially during an interview.

Personal networking is the best way to find a position that’s a good fit for you, said Vic Snyder, a senior career counselor at the UW Career Center.

“Networking is taking place more and more online.

However, it can be beneficial to network face-toface,” Snyder said. There are many student chapters of professional organizations that can connect students with alumni, and many clubs regularly invite employers

to campus.

Knowing the company well and taking the time to do personal and hands-on research is an advantage, Dimalanta said.

Dressing appropriately is also a large part of being successful in an interview.

“Most tech companies dress pretty casual,” she said.

“It goes back to knowing the company well. I recommend to wear slacks and a nice shirt because it’s pretty casual.”

Bringing extra copies of your résumé is also beneficial.

Microsoft recruiters usually have copies, but bringing your own gives the impression that you are a prepared and forward-thinking individual.

“Take deep breaths,” Dimalanta said.“What I’ve seen as a recruiter is everyone gets nervous. I’ve seen candidates who let their nerves overwhelm their passion.”

Think about interviewing as a conversation with the top leaders in the industry who want to hear your ideas.

“We have no magic formula as in to do or what not to do,” she said. “We’re really looking for passionate people.”

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Shauna Nuckles The Career Guide Among the changes that will come as you transition from student to working man or woman, it will be time to trade in the sweats, jeans and sneakers for something a little more polished — at least for the interview.

Typically the starting point of a career, the interview is an opportunity to show strengths to potential employers. The process becomes easier if an unkempt mess of an outfit doesn’t serve as a distraction.

The biggest mistake student applicants often make when dressing for an interview is taking it too casual — T-shirts, jeans, hooded sweatshirts and running shorts are not appropriate attire.

A suit isn’t always necessary, though. Attire should be appropriate for the workplace. An employer should be able to see a potential employee fitting in easily with the surroundings.

The very basics of interview attire noted thus far apply to all, but there are some gender specifics that men and women should keep in mind as well.

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Women Hair and makeup Hairstyles should not resemble what you wore to the gym this morning or to the club last weekend. Hair should flatter personal style, yet still be acceptable for the workplace.

For an interview, keep your hair out of your eyes. Nothing is more distracting than constantly fiddling with hair.

Makeup should remain minimal. Save a smoky eye for the holiday party.

Accessories This is an opportunity to put a little extra effort into an outfit, and it allows for personality to show through.

A simple locket necklace or charm bracelet can look classy and start a conversation about its sentimental value. Oversized hoop earrings or anything with glitter, however, could scream “trashy ‘90s girl.”

Keeping a balance with accessories is the key to maintaining a clean look. For example, don’t wear a chunky necklace and big earrings — choose one or the other.

Also, remember that less is really more — especially during an interview. As CoCo Chanel once said, “Take one thing off before you leave the house.”

Women have a variety of accessory choices. Use that advantage to have fun — but, as with everything, keep it work appropriate.

Jackets and tops Choosing the formality of a top or the necessity of a jacket depends on the specific workplace.Taste, however, should be considered for all work environments.

Most importantly, a potential employer should never see cleavage.

Proper fit is also important. Jackets should be able to button without pulling. Tops should not be too tight or too loose.

Clothes that don’t fit well make a person look sloppy, a characteristic most employers are not searching for.

Pants and Skirts Again, fit and appropriateness are imperative. void the dreaded “muffin top” by choosing bottoms that fit your waist.

With pants, length is many of women go wrong. Pants should just barely skim the floor.

Anything shorter makes legs look stumpy, and anything longer makes the outfit look overwhelming.

Skirts shouldn’t be short. If a skirt is even the slightest bit too mini, throw on a pair of tights (without runs) or change.

Shoes Athletic shoes should never be worn to an interview — no exceptions. Put on a pair of heels, flats or boots, preferably a clean pair.

A quick tip: Remove chipped nail polish.

Even if nails aren’t repainted, no nail polish will look cleaner than chipped polish.

Hair Looking clean and polished begins with hair.

Hair should be neat and minimal product should be used. Too much styling gel can make it look greasy.

If you plan on getting a haircut, do so about a week before the interview so you’ll have a chance to practice with the new look.

Look to the men in the potential place of employment to see what is acceptable in terms of facial hair and length of hair.

Accessories Men don’t have as much room to play with accessories as women do, but they still have a chance to add some personalization.

When choosing a tie, select one that shows a unique sense of style. Choose a favorite color or a smart pattern.

One fashion faux pas no man has any excuse for committing is wearing a novelty tie to an interview. They are not appropriate. If a predetermined goal is to highlight a good sense of humor, do so with wit and quickness when responding to questions — not with a dancing Santa tie.

For jewelry, look at other employees to see what is acceptable. In some offices, jewelry other than a wedding ring or watch is not suitable. If it is allowed, it should never be characterized as “bling.”

Jackets and Shirts First and foremost, pants, jackets and shirts should always be wrinkle-free.

Proper fit is just as important for men wanting to look clean and polished as it is for women. If a jacket or shirt is too loose or too tight or if the length is wrong, it looks messy.

There are several factors to consider when choosing a properly fitting shirt or jacket, such as breadth of the chest, shoulder width and arm length. Measurements can vary widely from person to person, so it is best to be fitted professionally in order to know which sizes fit best.

Pants Fit of pants is also essential. Don’t be afraid to purchase a pair that is a little tighter than usual. They should fit and feel differently than a pair of jeans.

The two main components for pant fit are the length and the waist. Lengthwise, a pant should end right at the top of the heel of a dress shoe.

The waist shouldn’t be too big. In other words, dress pants shouldn’t be falling down.

Shoes and Socks The biggest fashion mistake among men is often their shoes.

In business situations, dress shoes — not athletic shoes ­— should always be worn. Also, a good polish on your shoes will make a big difference.

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A future in service Erika Cederlind The Career Guide There are two kinds of college freedom: one experienced by many freshmen as they live on their own for the first time, and the other, scarier freedom that comes when students try to figure out what happens after graduation.

While some search for careers or temporary post-college jobs, others are called to service. One way to be a part of change is to enroll in programs such as the Peace Corps or Teach For America.

The Peace Corps was established in 1961 under the leadership of President John F. Kennedy and Robert Sargent Shriver Jr., a politician and activist. Since then, more than 182,000 volunteers have served in 138 countries through teaching, health care, businesses and mentoring. Recently the program has focused on meeting the challenges of HIV and AIDS in several nations.

Tom Edwardsen is the Peace Corps’ campus representative and recruiter for the UW as well as a graduate student at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs.

“The most important element of the Peace Corps is promoting peace and friendship in the world,” he said. “It’s a politically neutral program to put socially ambitious Americans to work in the developing world to befriend and assist individuals that may not know America or Americans beyond media attention and rumors.”

Volunteers spend two years and three months in a developing country, serving in a specific capacity that can range from public health and environmental service to business and economic development. Through the application process, the Peace Corps works with individuals to place them in locations best suited to their interests and abilities.

The UW has always been actively involved with the Peace Corps. Earlier this month, Peace Corps college rankings placed the UW as its No. 1 volunteer-producing university, with 113 volunteers serving worldwide.

Sinae Hong is a pre-med senior at the UW majoring in economics with a minor in public health. Next year, she will be a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, where she hopes to work with an HIV/AIDS program. She has been interested in the Peace Corps since high school and decided to apply last year. “[As a public health minor], I learned a lot about global health, [and] I knew I was going to take a year off before I applied to med school,” Hong said. “I told [the Peace Corps] that I wanted to do something with health and AIDS/HIV. They put me where I can be used.”

While Hong is nervous, she is also excited for the possibilities of making a difference.

“I want to get a new global perspective on my surroundings, she said. “People say they want to help, and I’m really going to do that.”

Another program that allows individuals to serve is Teach For America, which was established in 1990 by a student at Princeton University. A result of the student’s proposed thesis, Teach For America has become the nation’s No. 1 resource for providing

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teachers for low-income communities.

According to the program’s Web site, most 9-year-olds growing up in low-income areas are already three grade levels behind. By the time these students are 18, half of them won’t graduate from high school. Teach for America serves to eliminate this inequality by sending college graduates to places throughout the country, where they teach and mentor students.

“Teach For America offers our corps members the opportunities to no longer just think about solutions to our country’s biggest problems, but to actually get up and do something about them,” said Michael Moran, the UW’s Teach For America recruitment director. “Too often in college, we’re having all of these intellectual conversations about how to change the world, but rarely does this ever lead to action. Teach For America is an opportunity to get up and take action.”

Not only is Teach For America a good opportunity to serve, but it also recruits America’s future leaders.

“Currently, the alumni in our program are leading businesses, opening public health care clinics, practicing law at top corporations and heading up entire school districts,” Moran said. “We also have tons of partnerships with top graduate schools and businesses.”

Melissa Aar, a senior communication and comparative literature major, was recently accepted into the program. She first heard about Teach For America her sophomore year from a friend serving in Los Angeles.

“I was weighing a couple of other options, like grad school, the Peace Corps and teaching [English] abroad, but I finally decided on this,” Aar said. “Teach For America’s ideals most closely match my own. I wanted to get a good start on a teaching career, but I wanted to do it at a place where I would be helping people who needed it most.”

Aar will be going to New York City, where she will teach English to students in grades seven through 12. It was her first choice for area, grade level and subject.

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“I have been talking to as many people as I can that are in Teach For America, and one thing is clear — that I need to be prepared to work more than I have ever worked in my life,” she said. “That is exciting, but scary at the same time.”

But working for a program like the Peace Corps or Teach for America isn’t for everyone, Edwardsen said.

“It is difficult and a long commitment,” he said. “It is also one of the most interesting, unique and personally rewarding opportunities a person can participate in.”

Peace Corps

www.peacecorps.gov UW contact: Tom Edwardsen pcorps@u.washington.edu Winter quarter office hours: — 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Teach For America www.teachforamerica.org UW contact: Michael Moran michael.moran@teachforamerica.org Priority will be given to seniors, as the final deadline is Feb. 15, 2008.

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Traveling on an international career path Keith Vance The Career Guide Whether you’re an experienced globetrotter or looking for your first journey abroad, there are opportunities for just about every student to live and work in another country. It doesn’t matter if you’re pre-med or a business major — taking advantage of overseas internships is a great way to explore another country. It’s an opportunity to gain something every college graduate needs: experience.

Departmental opportunities Internships offer career and international experience, but students need to recognize that they might not get paid, said Kari Hamilton, assistant director of career services at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs.

“It can definitely be worth it,” she said, even if this is the case.

The first place a student should look for work-abroad opportunities is within his or her major. For instance, the Evans School requires many of its graduate students to spend one term abroad, while the Department of Communication offers journalism internships in Asia and Africa.

Claire O’Brien, a graduate student in public affairs, worked in Vietnam for a small nongovernment organization last summer called Education for Development.

“It was amazing,” O’Brien said. “It was really helpful because it was the first time I got to use my skills in a work setting.”

One of the challenges she faced was “finding ideas that can work within the Vietnamese culture and also communism,” she said.

When it comes to dealing with culture shock, “go easy on yourself and go easy on other people,” O’Brien said.

Just because something is different doesn’t make it wrong.

“Be open to other ways of doing things,” O’Brien said.

JET Another intriguing opportunity abroad is the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme, which is sponsored by the Japanese government to bring college graduates to Japan to work as teaching assistants.

B.J. Bell, who graduated from the UW last year, joined the program because he wasn’t ready to start a career, he said. He worked in Namegawa, Japan and renewed his one-year JET contract twice to live in Japan for three years.

Bell enjoyed the time he spent overseas. He said there was a lot of vacation time, which he used to explore most of Japan. He now works at a financial firm in downtown Seattle.

There are 62 public and private schools that participate in JET. Teaching assistants can be placed almost anywhere in Japan, from a bustling urban city to a small village in the mountains. The town where Bell lived was a 90-minute train ride from northern Tokyo.

JET is for seniors who plan to have their bachelor’s degrees by July. Competition for this program is high, but you don’t need to speak Japanese. However, participants are expected to show an interest in the language and culture of Japan, according the JET Web site.

Last year, more than 5,500 people participated in JET, and nearly 2,900 came from the United States. JET began in 1987 with only four countries sending college graduates to Japan. Now more than 40 countries participate.

While 90 percent of all JET participants work as teaching assistants, management positions are also available.

IE3 Global Internships IE3 Global Internships are available to most juniors and seniors and can earn students up to 12 credits.

Monya Lemery, the program’s Latin America and Caribbean director, said IE3 tries to make certain the internships fit the student’s educational goals as well as the host

organization’s needs. About 95 percent of applicants are accepted, she said.

As for experience, International Programs and Exchanges study abroad adviser Shannon Koller said students who participate in the IE3 internship program aren’t in the back room filing — they gain meaningful work experience.

That’s the difference between studying abroad and working abroad, said Darell Kumar, a pre-med student who spent last summer in India.

On his first day, he saw an abortion. There were complications with the pregnancy, and the woman’s life would have been at risk if she continued with the pregnancy, Kumar said.

While working with a cardiologist his second week, a patient had a heart attack. Kumar said the doctor repeatedly smacked the man in the chest and revived him.

“That was like an E.R. moment,” he said.

“Highly impressive.”

Kumar said he was exposed to various medications. He worked closely with a cardiologist, a pediatrician, a gynecologist and emergency medicine specialists.

“It was an interesting mix,” he said.

Living in India wasn’t easy for all interns.

Kumar said many of his co-workers were uncomfortable with pit toilets and the lack of toilet paper.

Kumar, a Fiji native, is Indian and speaks Hindi. Despite his international experience, culture shock was difficult to escape. He didn’t know what to say when someone asked him which caste he belonged to. The caste system is a hereditary system of social class used in many parts of the world and most commonly associated with India.

Despite the inevitable culture shock, “I have never had anyone come back early,” said Koller, who has been working with IE3 for three years.

IE3 Global Internships are available in 45 countries. The internship costs $2,950 for one three-month term and $4,550 for two terms.

Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme

Web site: www.jetprogramme.org Requirements: must have a bachelor’s degree by July.

To apply: 1. Complete and send an application to the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. by the deadline. The application process begins in September for 2009. (2520 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008).

Embassy Web site: www.us.emb-japan. go.jp. Telephone for JET at the Embassy: 202-238-6773 2. Applicants are reviewed by the embassy in Japan.

3. Applicants who pass the review section are interviewed at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate. There is a consulate in Seattle.

IE3 Global Internships Web site: http://ie3global.ous.edu To apply: 1. Meet with the IE3 campus adviser, Shannon Koller, in 459 Schmitz Hall. 206-221-3794.

2. Complete and submit an application at least six months before you would like your internship to begin. The application requires a cover letter and résumé.

3. Interview with Shannon Koller.

4. If accepted, the IE3 regional director will submit your file to your first-choice internship.

Information meetings for IE3 Global Internships are held once a month in Schmitz 459. The next meeting will be Feb. 29 at noon.

Useful work abroad links: www.eslcafe.com www.goabroad.com www.internationaljobs.org www.eurojobs.com www.eurograduate.com www.volunteerinternational.org www.ciee.org www.devnetjobs.org www.idealist.org www.escapeartist.com

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you would a letter, and it’s often a good idea to put your phone number along with your name just in case.

Be sure to use correct punctuation and spelling; don’t Once inside the elite business world, it’s easy to use all CAPITALS as it gives off the impression of become lost in a sea of faces — but creating a lasting being simultaneously lazy and angry. Hopefully it goes impression on people and making yourself known can without saying that all the “oMg tTYl 4rLz” should be be equally simple if you show proper etiquette. It may saved strictly for your bff Jill. go unnoticed, but the lack thereof sticks out like a sore If you are replying to questions from a previous thumb, which doesn’t bode well for aspiring ladder- e-mail, either copy the question in the e-mail or climbers. reference it to keep things on track. However, copy the question only to save the recipient from re-reading the Conversation etiquette entire original e-mail. In this same vein, it is best to First impressions really are everything; introducing erase the previous e-mail that automatically attaches yourself could be your first and last chance. The firm itself to reply e-mails. but not suffocating handshake, non-intimidating eye When sending an attachment, don’t attach files contact and sincere smile trio is a must every time you upon your first e-mail. Make sure your recipient knows meet someone. If you’re in a name tag environment, you and has your e-mail address. Otherwise your be sure to put yours in a visible, e-mail might go automatically appropriate spot to avoid awkward to the spam folder. Once your staring. correspondence is situated, make Never interrupt someone else sure not to send files or photos when he or she is speaking; it’s that are too large, as these take just impolite. If you really have to up computer memory and time.

Behaving properly interrupt, always excuse yourself If necessary, send an e-mail to ask and quickly, let him or her get back permission first. Finally, as many at the table is to what he or she was saying. have already learned through the very important, Let your conversation partner magic of Webpine, hitting “reply” know you are interested with nods doesn’t always mean that you’re as stressed by and smiles and keep your hands replying to just one person. Make free to allow for gesturing — or at sure you double check that your millions of mothers least try to keep your right hand intended recipient is the only one worldwide. unoccupied just in case someone who will get the e-mail. blindsides you with an unexpected handshake.

Table manners If you are introduced to Behaving properly at the table someone by a last name or a title, is very important, as stressed by use it until he or she gives you millions of mothers worldwide. permission to switch to a first Mom warned, “Elbows off the name. It is polite to stand up when you are introduced table!” and “Napkin in your lap!” every day, and those to someone new, regardless of his or her age, sex or are indeed two of the many intricate rules of dining in rank in comparison with you. business situations. It is important to remember that different countries and cultures have different dining E-mail and phone etiquette rituals and mannerisms than we do, so if you’re doing Since so much business is conducted over the phone international business, be sure to research accordingly. in the world today, good phone manners are important.

Assuming, however, that this is a standard business Always identify yourself, and if you’re the caller, state meal in the United States, here are some of the rules your business; if you’re on the receiving end, let the to keep in mind. caller know where he or she has called. Although the To answer the age-old question, the fork goes on handshake, eye contact and smile trio is not available the left, the spoon and knife on the right. Drinks and via telephone, a friendly tone is a must. The person drink containers go on the right, and food stays on the on the other end of the line will know whether or not left. You are allowed to start eating when the people on you’re smiling just from your tone of voice. either side of you are served, but if you’re one of the Some would say it is more intimidating conducting only ones left who hasn’t been served, it’s polite to insist business via e-mail than in person or on the phone that everyone else start without you — even if you don’t because it can be difficult to interpret the message really mean it. Talk to the people near you at a reasonable correctly. E-mails should be kept concise and volume — don’t yell across the table. If you can’t reach professional and have a clear and specific subject line something, ask that it be passed to you. so there is no confusion about the topic of the e-mail.

The basic idea of table etiquette is to be as clean and Although you can see the sender and recipient, it is efficient as possible, so as long as you are courteous and still polite to address and sign your e-mails just as considerate to everyone, you should be okay.

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Making connections Why every job hunter should network

Haley Herr The Career Guide Whether it’s through a friend, an employer, a professor, a TA or the UW Career Center, networking can be just the interpersonal tool you need to land your first job.

“I’m a firm believer that people like to hire people they know or who come to them highly recommended from someone else they know — so network, network, network,” said Deborah Sanders, a 1985 graduate of the UW Business School.

A survey in the December issue of Columns magazine, a UW Alumni Association (UWAA) publication with a circulation of 240,000 alumni, asked former Huskies if a UW connection helped them to start their career.

Of the 218 alumni who responded to the survey, 105 people, or 48 percent, said yes, a UW connection helped start their career. However, 113 people, or 52 percent, said no, a UW connection did not help start their career.

“Of the people who chose to submit responses, those who were younger said that networking really paid off for them,” UWAA spokesman Jon Marmor said.

Whether you’re a business or English major, networking as an undergraduate is a key component to gaining access into the field of your future career. This means making career connections now.

One resource that the UW provides for both its undergraduate and graduate students is the UWAA’s career services. This gives students a powerful Webbased career resource as well as information about networking events.

“We offer comprehensive career services that are focused in helping students and alum find career opportunities,” Marmor said.

One of the most beneficial services provided by the UWAA is the Husky Career Network, where students can become a part of an online network with access to 5,000 alumni as career resources.

These alumni can answer career questions about a particular field of work, give tips about the job search and typical career paths in that field and offer internships, networking referrals and even a chance to meet them at their work sites.

“I am glad I used the career network,” said Olga Ugarova, a 2005 graduate of the UW Business School and UWAA special projects assistant. “Strangely enough, I now work with people I had spoken with a year back and had developed

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mentorship relationships with.”

For the alumni volunteers of the Husky Career Network, their role is as equally rewarding.

“I like reaching out to folks who are just getting started and sharing some of my experiences as a marketing professional,” said Sanders, now the education relationship marketing manager for Microsoft. “I truly enjoy having lunch a couple times a month with UW grads to answer their career questions.”

The UWAA also provides other career services, including the Husky Career Lunch and the annual Career Discovery Week.

Husky Career Lunch takes place on campus and provides students with an informal environment to talk one-on-one with alumni working in fields of their interest.

At the ninth annual Career Discovery Week, Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, alumni and friends will volunteer to return to all three UW campuses to assist fellow Huskies with their career development. There are more than 130 workshops, panel discussions, networking events and fairs.

“Build your network before you have to use it,” Ugarova said. “Even if you are a sophomore or junior, start talking to people so that you can tap into that network later in your career.”

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Rejection: a symptom of the chronically underprepared Maks Goldenshteyn The Career Guide At one point or another, everybody receives that dreaded thin white envelope in the mail — it’s unremarkable in size, yet unmistakable in content.

The enclosed notification thanks you for your time, but regretfully informs you that you will not be gaining a head start on those college loans this spring — not until you land your first job anyway.

But you earned a spot on the Dean’s List more times than not, turned in a well-crafted résumé and dressed to impress at the interview, while flashing your pearly whites early and often.

Apparently, that wasn’t enough.

“A lot of people equate having the best GPA or getting a degree from a big-time university like the UW as a golden ticket,” said Patrick Chidsey, a senior career counselor at the UW Career Center.

“But we have to learn how to market ourselves well.”

An antidote to the rejection letter, simply stated, is to not get

one in the first place. In order to avoid rejection and maximize your chances of a getting a job offer, you’ll need to research the company you’re interested in.

Having a working knowledge of the company’s history, goals and values can make you stand out in the crowd, especially if you can integrate your new-found knowledge into both your résumé and your interview (should you get one). Preparing questions for your interviewers is also a plus.

“You walk away after giving 12 to 14 interviews in a day, and two to three of those candidates — maybe — are really going to stand out to you as people that clearly took the time to do a fair amount of homework,” said Jon Jenks-Bauer, a senior recruiter at Washington Mutual.

Prospective Washington Mutual employees, for example, could discover through research that each year the company allocates six paid days off for its employees to go out and volunteer in the community.

If community service is an integral part of a perspective employee’s life, then it may be a good idea to highlight any related community service experiences in his or her résumé. This would indicate that the potential employee and employer share a similar values system, strengthening the applicant’s chances of getting the job.

Among the easiest ways a thin white envelope can find its way into your mailbox is using the same résumé for multiple jobs or constructing résumés that don’t provide clear answers to an employer’s questions.

“One of my programs clearly states that we are looking for people who have demonstrated leadership experience, and that’s something I need to see on a résumé, detailed pretty clearly,” JenksBauer said. “If not, then I’m forced to make some guesses.”

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The next step in the preparation process is being able to effectively answer questions during interviews — given you make the cut. Unlike the group presentations you freestyled for your quiz sections freshman year, you’ll actually need to rehearse the answers to some of the most commonly asked interview questions.

“A lot of us are pretty good at winging it in interviews, but as we’re pursuing degrees and gaining more experience, we’re pursuing higher-level opportunities.” Chidsey said. “The bar keeps getting set higher and higher.”

Among the best job-related resources for UW students is the Career Center, which works with students to build and strengthen interview strategies through mock interviews and classes.

Coming into an interview overconfident and unprepared for the four or five most basic questions, including best experience, overcoming adversity, strengths, weaknesses and level of interest in the position, can make even the most qualified applicants the easiest to weed out.

“If a candidate can’t answer those questions, then it’s pretty tough,” said Jennifer White, a recruiter for University Recruiting at Washington Mutual.

Making the most of your time at college, whether it’s holding a leadership position, working part-time or volunteering in the community, is key in expressing yourself as a truly well-rounded individual, White said.

Building a résumé while in college is certainly just as important as getting good grades, because your GPA alone may not always cut it.

“The more activities you pursue, the better you do in your course work, the more marketable you make yourself as a potential future employee,” Jenks-Bauer said. “Those are the people we’re going after.”

| John McLellan — Researching a company is important to do before writing a cover letter.

Tips from the experts I always tell people on campus that the interview is the final exam in the job search. Prepare accordingly. The candidate that I’m going to walk away at the end of the day really remembering is the one who stumped me on a question.

Jon Jenks-Bauer

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Many employers prefer to extend job offers earlier in the year than later, and that’s counterintuitive to what students think. The bulk of students graduate in June, and that’s when the majority of employers are conducting interviews and extending offers. Hiring happens year round, but employers often want to gobble up or snag high-achieving seniors earlier in the year than later. Don’t take rejection in the job search or internship search personally. None of this is personal. Learn from every experience. Don’t burn bridges. Move on. There’s always other opportunities. If possible, get feedback.

Patrick Chidsey

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Help Wanted Over 18 420

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PART TIME WEEKDAY morning and evening Valet parking positions available at downtown parking garage. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive stick shift a must. Call (206)354-4702 to set up an interview.

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SAS PROGRAMMER(S) wanted. Downtown economics consulting Àrm looking for full and part time SAS programmers for various projects. Should have at least one year experience with SAS. send resume by email: phn@nickersonassociates.com SEATTLE CITY VALET - Seattle’s premier valet parking company is looking for applicants. Part-time evening shifts for downtown Seattle’s Àne dining restaurants. Call (206)935-9797.

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Wanted Summer Youth Program Counselors UW Summer Youth Programs is looking for male and female counselors to work with children ages 9- 14 years of age. Programs run daily, Monday- Friday between 6/23/08 and 8/15/08. Applicants must have experience working with youth, demonstrate the ability to effectively manage groups, and be sensitive to children of different ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds and learning styles. CPR/ First Aid certiÀed by June 2008 required.

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Basketball Preview 2008

Anthony Vereen, senior forward & 2008 SLC Tournament MVP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 See how the men’s team plans to follow up last season’s success.

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Behind the Jersey Go to www.theshorthorn.com to follow a day in the life of men’s captain Anthony Vereen and Movin’ Mavs co-captain Aaron Gouge.

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THE SHORTHORN BASKETBALL PREVIEW Basketball Preview 2008

Basketball Preview 2008

Basketball Preview 2008

Anthony Vereen, senior forward & 2008 SLC Tournament MVP

Aaron Gouge, senior guard

Candace Champion, senior forward

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

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Collect All Three*

Plus, see the back of the box for details on how to get your own championship ring!

L

ast season’s historic run by the men’s basketball team did more than just raise the program to new heights, it leveled the university’s basketball landscape.

With the championship performance, the men joined the women’s and wheelchair basketball teams in securing a conference title in the university’s name.

For the men’s team, this season is all about building on last year’s success.

For the women, it’s about returning to the glory the team knew in 2005-2006 and 20062007, when the Mavs won two straight Southland Conference Tournaments and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

For the Movin’ Mavs, this season marks two firsts — first without program founder, mainstay and legendary coach Jim Hayes on the bench and, consequently, the first under new leadership. Still, the team looks to return to the national

prominence it knew as national champions in 2006.

Overall, the teams are ready, the rosters are set and tip-off is merely hours away. The road to the championship starts now.

There will be obstacles in the path of all three teams. Coaches, teams and players are vying for the same championships.

All that’s left is to Be Motivated, Be Inspired, Be a Maverick ... and to Be Champions.

“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.”

Alan Armstrong American author

Here are the stops the men’s and women’s teams will make on their conference championship runs.

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UTA ATHLETICS PRESENTS

Senior Night- Recognition of seniors Ally Wade and Michelle Schwartz prior to the match.

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NOVEMBER 15TH UTA Men’s Basketball vs. Hardin Simmons 8PM @ TEXAS HALL Season Opener

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THE SHORTHORN BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Who’s in the Way...

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE OPPONENTS

Nicholls State Colonels/Lady Colonels

Lamar Cardinals MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

Head Coach: Steve Roccaforte 2007-2008 record: Overall 19-11 SLC 13-3 (First in East division) Top Returner: Senior guard Kenny Dawkins (14.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg)

Head Coach: Larry Tidwell 2007-2008 record: Overall 19-13 SLC 10-6 (First in East division) Top Returner: Senior guard Nikki Williams (14.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg)

Head Coach: J.P. Piper 2007-2008 record: Overall 10-21 SLC 5-11 (Fifth in East division) Top Returner: Senior forward Ryan Bathie (13.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg)

Head Coach: DoBee Plaisance 2007-2008 record: Overall 6-21 SLC 4-12 (division rank) Top Returner: Senior forward Christie Bryant (stats N/A)

Texas State Bobcats

UTSA Roadrunners

Sam Houston State Bobkats MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

Head Coach: Bob Marlin 2007-2008 record: Overall 23-8 SLC 12-6 (Third in West division) Top Returner: Senior guard DeLuis Ramirez (9.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg)

Head Coach: Brenda Welch-Nichols 2007-2008 record: Overall 1-28 SLC 0-16 (Eighth in West division) Top Returner: Senior post Lydia Gonzales (12.3 ppg, 9.3 ppg)

Head Coach: Brooks Thompson 2007-2008 record: Overall 13-17 SLC 7-9 (Third in West division Top Returner: Sophomore guard Devin Gibson (14.1 ppg, 5.1 apg, 4.1 rpg)

Head Coach: Rae Rippetoe-Blair 2007-2008 record: Overall 23-10 SLC 12-4 (Second in West division) Top Returner: Senior guard Monica Gibbs (11.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg)

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Central Arkansas Bears/Sugar Bears

Southeastern Louisiana Lions/ Lady Lions

MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

Head Coach: Doug Davalos 2007-2008 record: Overall 13-16 SLC 6-10 (Fifth in West division) Top Returner: Senior guard Brandon Bush (14.6 ppg, 7.2 rpg)

Head Coach: Suzanne Fox 2007-2008 record: Overall 21-11 SLC 14-2 (First in West division) Top Returner: Junior forward Aimee Hilburn (7.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg)

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WOMEN

Head Coach: Perry Clark 2007-2008 record: Overall 9-20 SLC 6-10 (Sixth in West division) Top Returner: Sophomore forward Justin Reynolds (11.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg)

Head Coach: Robert Robinson 2007-2008 record: Overall 12-20 SLC 7-9 (division rank) Top Returner: Senior center Elisa Beagle (10.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg)

Head Coach: Rand Chappell 2007-2008 record: Overall 14-16 SLC 4-12 (Sixth in East division) Top Returner: Junior guard Marcus Pillow (11.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg)

Head Coach: Matt Daniel 2007-2008 record: Overall 7-22 SLC 5-11 (Fifth in East division) Top Returner: sophomore guard Laura Beth Anderson (10.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg)

Head Coach: Jim Yarbrough 2007-2008 record: Overall 17-13 SLC 9-7 (Tied for fourth in East division) Top Returner: Senior forward Kevyn Green (15.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg)

Head Coach: Lori Davis Jones 2007-2008 record: Overall 12-17 SLC 6-10 (Fourth in West division) Top Returner: Junior forward Zevy Ivory (stats N/A)

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks/Ladyjacks

McNeese State Cowboys/Cowgirls

Northwestern State Demons/Lady Demons

MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

MEN

WOMEN

Head Coach: Danny Kaspar 2007-2008 record: Overall 26-6 SLC 13-3 (First in West division) Top Returner: Senior forward Josh Alexander (16.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg)

Head Coach: Lee Ann Riley 2007-2008 record: Overall 12-17 SLC 9-7 (division rank) Top Returner: Natashia Green (9.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg)

Head Coach: Dave Simmons 2007-2008 record: Overall 13-16 SLC 7-9 (Fourth in East division) Top Returner: Senior center Kleon Penn (6.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg)

Head Coach: Brooks Donald Williams 2007-2008 record: Overall 10-21 SLC 8-8 (division rank) Top Returner: Senior forward Shante’ Perry (11.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg)

Head Coach: Mike McConathy 2007-2008 record: Overall 15-18 SLC 9-7 (Second in East division) Top Returner: senior guar Keithan Hancock (8.7 ppg, 35 steals)

Head Coach: Jennifer Garf 2007-2008 record: Overall 15-15 SLC 8-8 (Tied for second in East division) Top Returner: sophomore guard Brooke Shepherd (stats N/A)

NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION OPPONENTS

Alabama Crimson Tide

Arizona Wildcats

Edinboro Fighting Scots

Head Coach: Brent Hardin

Head Coach: Derek Brown

Head Coach: Jim Glatch

Coach’s Take: N/A

Coach’s Take: There’s a great deal of parody within the division. It’s going to be a g reat season and we’re looking forward to it.

Coach Take: At the end of last season it seems that every team started to become even. I think we’ll see that again this year.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

Missouri Tigers

Illinois Fightin’ Illini

Head Coach: Stacy Pinney

Head Coach: Steve Paxton

Head Coach: Mike Frogley

Coach’s Take: N/A

Coach’s Take: We’re still a young and developing team. I expect big things this year but we’re going to have to work our way in the season.

Coach’s Take: It’s a really exciting time in wheelchair basketball. It’s going to be a real exciting time come March.

Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks

Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs

Head Coach: Jeremy Lade

Head Coach: Lew Shaver

Coach’s Take: We’re looking forward to the season and looking to being better than we are at the end of the season than we are at the beginning.

Coach’s Take: N/A

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Wheelchair Quick Facts 2007-08 NWBA Record/Finish: Home Record:

4-0

Neutral Site Record:

12-4

Away Record:

1-2

Head Coach:

Aaron Gouge, senior guard

17-6/3rd

Doug Garner

Starters Returning/Lost:

4/1

Top Returner:

David Wilkes (18 points, 13 rebounds per game)

Letterwinners Returning/Lost:

10/1

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Doug Garner, head coach

Here Comes Success Despite losing a head coach, the Movin’ Mavs have much to look forward to going into next season

BY STEPHEN PETERS The Shorthorn staff

With all that has gone on since last season — falling short in a national tournament, losing a legendary coach and having an offseason filled with uncertainty and speculation — the wheelchair basketball team looks to regain its national prominence.

Head coach Doug Garner takes the helm of a basketball team that went 17-6 last year and placed third in the national tournament.

Garner became interim head coach in May after the sudden passing of long-time head coach Jim Hayes. A national coaching search commenced, and Student Affairs named Garner head coach on Oct. 14.

He became the second head coach in the program’s history.

The team returns from last year mostly intact, losing only Danny Fik, who averaged

10 assists and scored about eight points per game last season. “We’ve got a great group of guys here,�

Garner said. “I think they’re all excited about showing different lineups and getting some playing time.�

Senior co-captains Aaron Gouge and Tyler Garner, the only current players with national championship experience, lead a deep and talented roster for the Movin’ Mavs as they aim for the program’s eighth title.

Gouge tied for a team-high 18 points per game last season and was second on the team with 10 rebounds per game.

Garner, who had four points and six assists a game last year, said that with the team being a year older and having the core group of players back, the Mavs looks to be the best they’ve been in a while. “Historically, on the team, we’ve always had

worked to get back to where we were during the season,� he said. “This year, I felt everyone came back ready to play and build on what we have instead of trying to get to where we were.�

Last summer, the players stayed around campus and came in almost daily to work on strength and conditioning and general basketball fundamentals to keep in game shape.

Junior David Wilkes returns for another year after averaging 18 points and a teamhigh 13 rebounds per game. Players and the head coach agree that Wilkes had one of the best offseasons recently seen.

With the transfer of sophomore Anthony Pone – a big presence for the Mavs’ interior game – into the lineup, Wilkes has more freedom to slash the lane and use more speed instead of being the team’s designated big man.

Other key returning players for the Movin’

Mavs are sophomores Mariano Rodriguez and Kasey Stelter, who will look to provide crucial minutes and score when needed. Juniors James Patin and Jeff Sale and graduate student guard Tim Caldwell also look to be counted on for Maverick success.

Sophomore Ian Pierson is back after averaging 12 points and eight assists per game last year while shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc.

Pierson said with last summer’s impressive offseason practices, the team has no reason why it can’t compete nationally again. “We’re looking to add another championship this year,� Pierson said. “We’re fully capable of getting that, so I think this year’s going to be great and hopefully we’ll get a national championship.�

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“This year, I felt everyone came back ready to play and build on what we have instead of trying to get to where we were.�

Tyler Garner, senior guard

No. 4 Kasey Stelter, sophomore guard

Wheelchair Basketball Schedule Date

Opponent

Location

Time/Result

08/23/08

Alumni Game

Texas Hall

Alumni win 72-68

11/07/08

Oklahoma State

MAC

W, 84-41

11/08/08

Missouri

MAC

W, 72-33

Stillwater, Okla.

8:30 a.m.

11/07/08 11/08/08 11/14/08 11/14/08 11/14/08 11/15/08 11/15/08

Arizona

Alabama

Illinois (Women)

Southwest Minn. State

P.E. Building Texas Hall

Stillwater, Okla.

L, 62-64

W, 61-33

10:00 a.m.

Edinboro

Stillwater, Okla.

5:30 p.m.

Illinois (Men)

Stillwater, Okla.

4:00 p.m.

Wisconsin-Whitewater

Stillwater, Okla.

1:00 p.m.

01/23/09

Arizona Tournament

Tucson, Ariz.

TBD

02/05/09

Alabama Tournament

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TBD

01/24/09 02/06/09 02/22/09 02/23/09

Arizona Tournament

Alabama Tournament National Tournament National Tournament

Tucson, Ariz.

Tuscaloosa, Ala. Columbia, Mo. Columbia, Mo.

No. 42 Aaron Gouge, senior guard

TBD

I think this year’s going to be great, and hopefully we’ll get a national championship.�

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TBD TBD

Ian Pierson, sophomore guard

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No. 3 Mariano Rodriguez, sophomore guard

No. 45 Anthony Pone, freshman center

No. 23 Jeff Sale, junior post

Looking Ahead Senior Aaron Gouge hopes for a better season, championship

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Senior Aaron Gouge hopes to lead the Movin’ Mavs back to national prominence in his final season with the team.

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National champions, All-Americans and international medalists are staples of the university’s wheelchair basketball program.

The latest of these include Enoch Alborh, Jay Nelms, Mike Paye and Danny Fik. Senior Aaron Gouge may not be an All-American or national medalist yet, but he is one of two remaining members of the 2006 national championship team on the Movin’ Mavs roster.

As a fifth-year senior and co-captain, Gouge has seen the ups of a national championship and the downs of early elimination during the national tournament.

“It’s been great since I’ve been here.

When I came in, we were on top with a lot of USA and international players on the team,” he said. “I was able to learn from them and get better.”

Gouge led the team in scoring last season with 18 points per game and averaged 10 rebounds. He looks to use the knowledge he gained from past players before him and the tough lessons learned the past two years to help his team become champions again.

“The past couple of years we’ve been rebuilding, and this year, I’m real excited about it,” he said.

Last year saw a young, inexperienced team falter during the most crucial stretch of the season. With the team being a year older and better, physically and mentally, than it’s been the past two years, Gouge said he believes the program is on an upswing.

“We’ve got a little more experience on the team and it’s good to see it coming back around,” he said. “All the returning players are playing great and they’ve come a long way since they

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Gouge began his career under the program’s founder, the legendary head coach Jim Hayes back in 2004-2005 on the heels of the program’s sixth national championship.

A year later, Gouge helped the Movin’ Mavs squad capture its seventh title, but it would be the last time the team made it to the championship round.

First-year head coach Doug Garner said the main thing Gouge brings to the team besides ability is his knowhow.

“He brings all the experiences of national championships and national try-out camps,” Garner said. “He’s willing to share them and help the younger guys and give them those perceptions of how the game’s played.”

Gouge said he’s not worried about leaving behind a legacy. He just wants to see the program continue to be a perennial title contender after he’s gone.

“I just want the same thing as any player,” he said. “I just want the team to continue grow and be successful after you leave. You never want to see the team drop off after you leave.”

But Gouge said it would be very special to him to end his Movin’ Mavs career on top.

“It’d be great, especially with the last two years being rebuilding years,” he said. “I wasn’t real sure if we’d get back to that point while I was still here. But everyone has come so far, so fast, more than I could have ever expected. I could definitely see us wining the national championship this year.”

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Men’s Quick Facts 2007-08 Overall Record:

21-12

Home Record:

14-3

Neutral Site Record:

3-1

2007-08 SLC Record/Finish: Away Record: Anthony Vereen, senior forward & 2008 SLC Tournament MVP

7-9 (7th)

4-8

Head Coach:

Scott Cross

Starters Returning/Lost:

2/3

Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/5 Top Returner:

Anthony Vereen (13.9 points per game, SLC MVP)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Scott Cross, head coach

Superteam Returns The Mavs work toward a second NCAA Tournament run

BY STEPHEN PETERS The Shorthorn staff

Many words were used to describe the men’s basketball team’s Southland Conference Championship run and subsequent berth in the NCAA Tournament — thrilling, exciting, amazing, historic, unbelievable.

The one the team does not consider: fluke.

“I know a lot of people think that last year was a fluke and we just put three games together,” said senior forward Anthony Vereen.

Vereen, reigning conference tournament MVP, is one of two seniors, with guard Jeremy Dewalt, on an experienced and explosive team comprising a mix of athletic, sharp-shooting guards and a strong, formidable frontcourt.

After winning the conference title and playing in the national tournament, the players and coaches believe that, with the group of players on this roster, the team is much improved over last year’s squad, even after losing Jermaine Griffin, Larry Posey and Rod Epps to gradua-

tion.

Head coach Scott Cross said he believes this team is deeper and more athletic than in years prior.

“You’ll definitely see us play a lot faster tempo this year,” he said. “You may see a lot more threes out of us, because we got a lot of guys that can score from the outside.”

Last season broke many barriers for the Mavericks, who set a school record with eight straight victories to open the season, 21 victories and the team’s first conference title and NCAA Tournament trip.

Junior guards Rogér Guignard and Brandon Long return as a strong 1-2 punch from beyond the three-point line. In nine games last year, before Long suffered an injury against Texas Christian, the two together averaged 22.3 points per game.

With sophomore Jeremy Smith sharing time at the point guard position, the Mavericks also bring in junior transfer Dwight Gentry II, com-

ing from Richland College, and incoming freshmen three-point specialists Armani Williams and Jon Miller.

At small forward is a junior transfer from Boston College, Marquez Haynes, who could also see playing time at the guard positions because of his athletic ability.

Freshman LaMarcus Reed III, who redshirted last year, brings another versatile weapon for the team with his outside shooting, inside penetration and defensive ability.

Vereen — who Cross called “the best back-tothe-basket player I’ve ever seen,” after the SLC Tournament — is back anchoring a deep power forward position. Joining him is junior Tommy Moffitt, returning this year and who Cross said may be the emotional spark the team will need at times — much like Posey for last year’s club.

J.D. Davis, a high-flying junior transfer from Seminole State College in Oklahoma and Maverick Madness slam-dunk champion, solidifies a much-experienced post position.

The Mavericks are their youngest at center, led by the 6-foot-9 shot-blocking sophomore Trey Parker. He led the team with 36 blocks as a freshman but may start the season on the bench due to a leg injury.

Backing up Parker will be two incoming 6-foot-10 freshmen, Jordan Kinnear from Amarillo and Ishmael Awange from Nairobi, Kenya.

Cross and many of his players agree that this year will be something special and are thinking that, if everyone stays healthy, this team could duplicate another championship run and enter the NCAAs for the second year in a row.

“I think we’re going to win conference and then win the tournament,” Guignard said. “I think we could at least win one or two games in the national tournament.”

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“You’ll definitely see us play a lot faster tempo this year. You may see a lot more threes out of us because we got a lot of guys that can score from the outside.”

Scott Cross, head coach

Men’s Basketball Schedule Date

Opponent

11/15/08

Hardin-Simmons Texas Hall

8 p.m.

11/22/08

Eastern Wash.

9:05 p.m.

11/18/08

Location

Time

Texas Wesleyan

Texas Hall

11/25/08

UT-Tyler

Texas Hall

7 p.m.

12/05/08

Denver

Missoula, Mont.

8 p.m.

11/29/09

12/06/08 12/13/08 12/20/08 12/23/08 12/29/08 01/03/09 01/07/09 01/10/09 01/14/09 01/17/09 01/21/09 01/24/09 01/31/09 02/04/09 02/07/09 02/11/09

Houston Baptist

Montana Marshall Baylor Tulsa

North Texas Utah Valley

Cheney, Wash.

Houston

Missoula, Mont.

Huntington, W.Va.

7 p.m.

7:05 p.m.

8 p.m.

6 p.m.

Waco

8:30 p.m.

Denton

7 p.m.

Tulsa, Okla.

Orem, Utah

7:05 p.m.

8:05 p.m.

UT-Pan American

Edinburg

7 p.m.

Lamar*

Texas Hall

7 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin* Texas Hall

7 p.m.

Texas State* UTSA*

San Marcos San Antonio

7 p.m.

Huntsville

7 p.m.

Texas A&M CC*

Corpus Christi

7 p.m.

McNeese State*

Texas Hall

7 p.m.

Texas Hall

Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La.

2 p.m.

UTSA*

02/21/09

Central Arkansas* Texas Hall

4 p.m.

Sam Houston*

4 p.m.

02/25/09 02/28/09 03/04/09 03/07/09

Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. Lamar *

Nicholls*

Texas A&M CC*

03/11-03/15 SLC Tournament * Denotes Southland Conference game

Beaumont

Texas Hall

Thibodeaux, La.

Texas Hall Katy

No. 24 Ishmael Awange, freshman center

4 p.m.

02/14/09 02/18/09

Texas Hall

No. 42 Jeremy DeWalt, senior guard

4 p.m.

Sam Houston* Texas State*

No. 12 Jon Miller, freshman guard

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

7:05 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

No. 00 Marquez Haynes, junior guard No. 10 J.D. Davis, junior forward

4 p.m.

TBA

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Friday, November 14, 2008 The Shorthorn Basketball Preview No. 54 Jordan Kinnear, freshman center

No. 32 Anthony Vereen, junior forward

No. 20 Armani Williams, freshman guard

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No. 5 Jeremy Smith, sophomore guard

No. 1 Rogér Guignard, junior guard

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Junior guards Marquez Haynes and Brandon Long hope to enhance the depth of the Mavericks’ lineup this coming season.

Double Trouble Two players come off the bench and bring the team a new dynamic

BY STEPHEN PETERS The Shorthorn staff

Much hype surrounds Maverick Country these days, specifically in Texas Hall where the men’s basketball team calls home. It’s not without reason, following a 21-win season — a school record — a Southland tournament title and NCAA berth — a school first.

During last season’s highs and lows, two players sat on the bench, lying in wait for their chance to shine in 2008-09.

One big reason the team is projected by pollsters to do well in conference is the return of junior sharp-shooting guard Brandon Long. The other is junior guard Marquez Haynes, a one-time Top-150 recruit from Irving High School.

Both bring a different facet of the game the Mavericks lacked after the 8-0 start last year and as they stumbled on the way to a 7-9 conference record.

Long started nine games for the team last year before suffering a season-ending thumb injury in the final minute of overtime against Texas Christian on Dec. 17. At the time, Long was averaging 12.3 points per game and shooting a career-best 36.4 percent from behind the three point line.

“We were playing so good at the beginning of the year and faded in the middle,” Long said. “It took a toll on me because of how well we were playing before I got hurt.”

He said excited him to come back this year considering how the team finished last season.

Third-year head coach Scott Cross said having Long back is key for the style of play they want to run this year.

“He’s 100 percent ready,” he said. “He’s going to help us out tremendously with his ability to shoot the basketball. Brandon’s a pretty even guy. He never seems to get too up

No. 31 LaMarcus Reed III, freshman forward

or get too down, which is a mark of a good player. His mind seems right.”

Cross added to the team one of the highest-rated recruits in school history when he convinced Haynes to commit to UTA after his release from Boston College.

As a true freshman, Haynes played in 32 games for an Eagle team that went 21-12 and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2006-07. He became the first Maverick with any NCAA postseason experience but was forced to sit out last season due to eligibility requirements.

“That was tough. It was the toughest basketball experiences of my life. Period.” Haynes said. “It was hard at first, but the more successful they were, the easier it became.”

The 6-foot-3 Haynes brings a dynamic threat to the team with his ability to penetrate to the interior, defend opponents’ best player and bring a leadership and toughness quality

that the Mavs, at times, lacked last year.

“After re-opening my recruitment and talking with other schools, I felt like this school wanted me the most.” Haynes said. “I had a relationship with Coach Cross in my high school days, and after coming and taking a visit and seeing what they had coming back, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.”

Cross said he’s excited to have both players on this team as they offer something different that is much valued for this year’s success.

“Marquez brings the total package to our basketball team. I am confident that he will have a great year for us,” Cross said. “Brandon looks as good as he did last year when he was playing for us. He can do a lot of different things, but he’s going to help us out tremendously.”

No. 2 Dwight Gentry II, junior guard

No. 23 Brandon Long, junior guard

No. 4 Tommy Moffitt, junior forward

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No. 21 Trey Parker, sophomore forward

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Women’s Quick Facts 2007-08 Overall Record:

19-10

Home Record:

9-2

Neutral Site Record:

2-1

2007-08 SLC Record/Finish: Away Record:

8-7

Head Coach:

Candace Champion, senior forward

13-3 (2nd)

Samantha Morrow

Starters Returning/Lost:

2/3

Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/2 Top Returner:

Candice Champion (10.5 points per game)

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Samantha Morrow, head coach

A Clean Slate

Women’s Basketball Schedule Date

Opponent

Location

Time/Result

11/04/08

Houston Jaguars ^

Texas Hall

W, 94-60

11/14/08

at SMU

Dallas

7:00 p.m. CT

11/08/08 11/20/08 11/23/08

Tarleton State ^ at TCU

at Texas Tech

Texas Hall

W, 67-65

Forth Worth

TBA.

Lubbock

TBA

11/26/08

Midwestern State

Texas Hall

6:00 p.m. CT

12/02/08

at Marshall

Huntington, W. Va.

TBA

11/30/08

12/06/08 12/14/08

at Morehead State at Rice

at Kansas State

Bahamas Tournament 12/18/08 12/20/08

Memphis

Winthrop or Georgia Tech

Tulsa Tournament

Morehead, Ky.

2:00 p.m. CT

Houston

TBA

Bahamas

7:00 p.m. CT

Manhattan, Kan.

Bahamas

TBA

TBA

12/29/08

TBA

Tulsa, Okla.

TBA

01/03/09

Houston Baptist

Texas Hall

4:00 p.m. CT

12/30/08 01/10/09 01/14/09 01/17/09 01/21/09 01/24/09

TBA

Texas State* at Lamar* UTSA*

at Stephen F. Austin*

vs. Sam Houston State*

01/31/09

at Texas State*

02/07/09 02/14/09

02/04/09 02/11/09

02/18/09 02/21/09 02/25/09 02/28/09 03/04/09 03/07/09

Tulsa, Okla.

TBA

Texas Hall

4:00 p.m. CT

Beaumont

7:00 p.m. CT

Nacogdoches

TBA

Texas Hall

4:00 p.m. CT

Texas Hall

4:00 p.m. CT

San Marcos

TBA

Northwestern State*

Texas Hall

4:00 p.m. CT

at UTSA*

San Antonio

TBA

Conway, Ark.

7:00 p.m. CT

Texas A&M CC*

at McNeese State*

Texas Hall

Lake Charles, La.

Southeastern Louisiana*

Texas Hall

Lamar*

Texas Hall

at Central Arkansas*

at Sam Houston State* Nicholls State*

at Texas A&M CC*

7:00 p.m. CT

TBA

7:00 p.m. CT

7:00 p.m. CT

Huntsville

TBA

Texas Hall

Corpus Christi

7:00 p.m. CT

The team, picked fourth in the division, will play up its defense to outdo opponents It’s that time of the year again — time to tape up those ankles and strap on shoes as the women’s basketball team begins their season hoping to make a run at a conference championship.

The Mavericks finished last season in second place behind Texas State in the Southland Conference’s West division. They finished conference play with a 13-3 record and an overall record of 19-10, averaging 68.3 points per game, with their opponents only averaging 63.2 points a game.

In the preseason polls, both the coaches and sports information directors in the conference picked the Mavs to finish fourth in the division.

The team lost last season’s top scorer, Maryann Abanobi, due to graduation, but head coach Samantha Morrow said the team hopes the leadership of senior forwards Candice Champion and Erin Dixon matures.

Champion, who made the preseason AllConference Second Team, finished right behind Abanobi in scoring with 10.5 points per game.

“I hope to pick up right where I left off from last season,” Champion said.

As a team, the Mavericks said they are excited for the season to start and are ready to get going.

“We are going to give it our all, and make sure we play to our ability and stay focused,” Dixon said.

Both players have championship experience, winning back-to-back conference titles as freshmen and sophomores. But it’s going to take more than just the two of them to make a run for a championship, Morrow said.

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needs to take more of an active role on both sides of the ball,” she said.

The Mavericks also have returning sophomores Shalyn Martin and Tamara Simmons, who averaged 9.1 points per game and 8.5 points per game respectively.

Morrow said two major keys throughout the season will be to stay healthy and to stay passionate about the game.

“We are going to be a very defensiveminded team,” she said. “If we do that, then we will give ourselves a chance for some easy baskets.”

The Mavs averaged 74.5 points at home, but only 62.2 points away. They will host 12 games this season at Texas Hall and will play 19 on the road.

The team began its season with two exhibitions against the Houston Jaguars and Tarleton State, winning 94-60 and 67-65, respectively.

The Mavs travel to Dallas tonight to take on the Southern Methodist Mustangs at 7 p.m.

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‘Champion’-ship Senior forward hopes to take her third title

By Ben Hauss Contributor to The Shorthorn

After starting her collegiate career with backto-back conference titles as a freshman and sophomore, senior forward Candice Champion looks to go out on top in her final year.

It’s a coincidence that her last name is Champion, because the expectations head coach Samantha Morrow has for her are to “play like a champion on both sides of the court.”

“When Candice puts her mind on to do something, she can do it,” Morrow said.

Teammates said Champion is a smart, fun and overall good player who doesn’t let them get down on themselves.

“Whenever I mess up, she will pull me to the side and tell me how I can fix what I’m doing,” said freshman forward Ryan Green. “Candice always pushes me to do better in practice.”

Her positive attitude in practice carries over into games, where she plays a very complete game.

“Overall she has helped on both sides of the ball,” said sophomore guard Tamara Simmons.

“She’s better on the offensive side because she can be real creative.”

Junior guard Latosha Duffey said Champion is a dominating post-player, and when she is having a good game you can’t stop her.

“She is a really good leader,” Simmons said.

“She gets up pumped up for games and practice.”

Champion has always been a key factor on offense, Morrow said, but this year she is going to have to take control on both sides of the ball.

“She is going to have to continue to carry some of the load on the offensive side and step up on the defensive end,” Morrow said. “She is going to have to take that challenge and run with it.”

Last season, Champion was second on the team in scoring with 10.5 points per game.

Maryann Abanobi — who averaged 12.7 points per game — graduated, so it’s Champion’s and senior forward Erin Dixon’s turn to lead the team.

“As years go by, we lose better and better seniors,” Champion said. “And now it all depends on me and Erin to develop our team to get them to where we need to be.”

The team said they rally around Champion’s presence in practice and games.

“Her leadership is a key role on our team,” Dixon said. “She knows how to get us all together

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Senior forward Candice Champion looks to add one more championship during her final season.

and keep us focused, as well as making sure we do what we need to do on the court.”

Champion will make one last run for her third conference title, and looks to do it with an overall “team effort.”

When asked what kind of impact she hopes

to have had on this program when she is gone, Champion replied, “A positive impact — I think this program is headed in the right direction.”

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THE SHORTHORN BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Coaches Corner

The Shorthorn talks match-ups and road trips with the university’s 3 basketball coaches Scott Cross

Samantha Morrow

MEN

WOMEN

Toughest non-conference game?

Baylor.

Where is the toughest nonconference match-up?

Kansas State.

Toughest conference game?

Stephen F. Austin here or Lamar on the road.

Toughest place to play in conference?

Sam Houston State or SFA, but we’re not playing there.

Best match-up no matter what the team’s records are?

Stephen F. Austin.

Where is the toughest conference match-up?

UT-San Antonio.

Which team always plays you tough no matter the records?

UT-San Antonio.

Where is the toughest place to play?

Long road trips (A&M-CC, Nicholls).

Doug Garner WHEELCHAIR Place players enjoy playing?

By far Texas Hall!

Toughest place to play?

Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Hardest game on schedule this year?

Illinois in the championship game!

Team that is historically tough to face?

Southwest Minnesota State University.

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College Heights Herald

Dan Casagrande & Kelli Rush

natural

attraction

Dan, a Louisville senior, met Kelli, a Madisonville sophomore, at his birthday party and said there was a “natural attraction.”

The two have been dating for about five months and said the weirdest thing they’ve probably done as a couple is stand inside a black box and answer relationship questions for the Herald.

The two go to sorority and fraternity functions together, but Valentine’s Day plans are still unknown.

“Oh it’s a secret,” he said. “Even I don’t know what it is yet.”

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Tim Nelson & Adrianna Jackson

Bryan Anselm & Emily Fox

different

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Bryan, a sophomore from Carmel, Ind., and Emily, a Somerset junior, said they’re a pretty dull couple.

They don’t go on dates, and they’re not very romantic.

dull

memories

They met in January 2007 when they were taking pictures at a protest in Washington, D.C.

Adrianna, a Paducah freshman and Tim, a freshman from Wrens, Ga., met through a friend, but have different memories about how they got together.

The first date was a trip to RedZone about a year ago for the Super Bowl. Emily said she doesn’t care about football that much, but Bryan wanted to watch it.

Adrianna said the two were set up, but Tim said one of his teammates introduced them.

He said if it hadn’t been for that, they probably wouldn’t have spoken.

“It just seemed like something you’re supposed to do,” she said.

For Valentine’s Day, the two said they will probably just split dinner at Puerto Vallarta.

Valentine’s Love Lines...

To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world. -Unknown Happy Valentine’s Day to all my girls! Emily, ST, Stacey K., Stacy W., Beth, Aubrey, and Shae!

Love Always, Savannah B.

Congrats, Megan & Josh ONLY 137 days until you get married!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Shelby, You’re the world’s best Valentine!

I love you!

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To my Baby, You have the key to my heart. I Love You Always, Mandy To my Heathbar and Rachel Bagel, I love Ya’ll!

Have a lovely day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Mego

Peyton, This is your 1st Valentine’s day! Lots of hugs and kisses! Love you, Mom & Dad

Hey Sarah, Krista, Heather, SB & Megan, Hope you all have a great Valentine’s Day! &

David, I love you!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Savannah T. Michelle, you’ve changed my life. Soon you will be my wife. The love you’ve shown me must be fate, Proving to me you’re my soulmate.

I love you baby! Matt

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Herald!

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Herald!

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“Why do girls date a--holes?” was one of the first things that Elizabethtown senior Jason asked Fort Thomas junior Caroline.

For Princeton sophomore Michael, February isn’t the best month.

Michael has to buy his girlfriend, Bailey, also a sophomore from Princeton, presents for their anniversary, Valentine’s Day and her birthday.

Jason said Schroder kind of shrugged.

The two eventually started dating.

Michael says that Bailey won’t accept one gift for the three days.

Bailey agreed, laughing.

They had a class together during the spring 2007 semester, and began spending time together about two weeks before summer started.

The two have been dating for a little more than a year, but have been best friends for longer than that.

Caroline says their relationship is unique because even though they were about two-and-a-half-hours away from each other, they made an effort to see each other almost every weekend.

Bailey was dating Michael’s cousin before the two got together.

Michael told Bailey that he was going to college and that she would never see him again.

For Valentine’s Day, the two are going back to the first place they hung out together: Steak ‘n Shake.

Bailey saw that as her last opportunity to get with him, and persuaded him to come to Western with her, she said.

They say it’s weird how everything fell together.

“We’re pretty different,” Jason said.

But Caroline said that is what makes them work.

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Jason Lee & Caroline Schroder

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Michael says it was his “undeniable charm,” that brought them together.

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Jake Short & Rachel Usleaman

Matt Sheffield & Katie Lewis

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with

anything

nice

Bowling Green freshman Katie’s brother is pretty well known at her church ... to everyone except Bowling Green sophomore Matt maybe.

Rachel, a Cincinnati freshman, remembers how she and Jake, a Madisonville freshman, got together differently from how Jake remembers it.

Rachel said the two were asleep in her room at Minton Hall when he started kissing her.

The first time the two met at their church, Matt said he asked Katie what her last name was, to which she responded, “Don’t you know who my brother is?”

According to Jake, he only found out a week ago about Rachel’s version of the evening.

The two have been dating for about three years, and in that time, they’ve done many romantic things for each other.

“I woke up to him kissing me,” she says laughing.

Her brother was a youth leader in the church.

The two were talking about how awkward that first night was, he says.

Matt said when he used to work at Chick-Fil-A, Katie would come and visit him, even when she didn’t have a reason to.

Jake said her face was really close to his, and that he thought that was what she was aiming for.

“She would come and get water and stand around,” he said.

“It’s not typical romance, but it was nice.”

Rachel said she was trying to make sure he didn’t fall off the bed.

Katie said that Matt sometimes leaves notes on her car and one time even left roses on her doorstep for no reason.

“I’ll cuddle with anything,” she said.

Katie is a member of Western’s dance team and says that on Valentine’s Day she’ll be dancing at the women’s basketball game.

Rachel said she suffers from chronic fatigue and she sometimes falls asleep in the middle of class, or when walking on campus and Jake will have to come wake her up.

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“I’m going to go to the game and get a free T-shirt,” Matt said.

Afterward, the two will probably do something together.

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