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Editor’s Note
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Points Of Interest
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Question & Answer With ASI President Katie Morrow
A map & guide to on-campus resources
Behind the scenes with the Cal Poly President
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Adjusting To The College Life Parents and students share their sugestions and advice for the college transition
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Construction Update
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Five Things You Didn’t Know:
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About the Cal Poly Recreation Center
SLO Suggestions
Top businesses as voted by Cal Poly students
Cover Photo by Christian Millan | Contents Photo by Brad Matsushita
Cal Poly Hiking Trail Exclusive
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A guide to enjoying the San Luis Obispo landscape and natural beauty
Success Fee Spending
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Appointed committee to begin Success Fee spending
Frosh Tips: A Guide For New Students What you need to know for your freshman year at Cal Poly
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Famous Faces
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WOW Preview
Who you need to know on campus
Looking forward to WOW 2012
Mustang Daily | Summer 2012
Mustang Daily Presents
Editor’s Note WELCOME TO CAL POLY UNIVERSITY!
MUSTANG DAILY SOAR
Margaret Pack | Special Sections Coordinator Katie Witkop | SOAR Art Director
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Kaytlyn Leslie | Editor-In-Chief Karlee Prazak | Managing Editor Andrew Ross | News Editor Sarah Gilmore | Arts Editor J.J. Jenkins | Sports Editor Brian De Los Santos | Staff Writer Samantha Sullivan | Staff Writer Victoria Billings | Staff Writer Katelyn Sweigart | Staff Writer Sean McMinn | Staff Writer Caitlyn Harkins | Staff Writer Melissa Wong | Design Editor Jennifer Young | Copy Editor Kassi Luja | Copy Editor Abby McCormick | Copy Editor Erica Husting | Copy Editor
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Brad Matsushita | Graphic Design Manager Emily Hsiao | Production Manager Katie Witkop | Advertising Designer Nha Ha | Photography
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I hope you’re as excited to attend (or for your student to attend) Cal Poly as I was when I attended SOAR four summers ago. Now as a Cal Poly alumna, I realize that SOAR was the real beginning to the great four-year experience I have had at this university. Everyone I approached at SOAR was not only prepared, but also enthusiastic to answer my questions. But I’ve found that that’s just how Cal Poly is. Most people are not only ready to help you — they want to help you. They want you to love Cal Poly just as much as they do. If I can give you (or your student) one piece of advice coming in as a new student, it would be to get involved. Getting involved at Cal Poly is an awesome way to help make the university’s size less intimidating and make Cal Poly your own. Whatever way you choose to spend your time here, make the most of being a Mustang – we’ve provided tips and ideas in this publication to help you get started. These four (or five or six) years will go by so quickly. You’ll be out of here before you know it, so try not to waste any time!
-Margaret
Katelyn Sweigart | Online Editor
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Breann Borges | Advertising Manager Miles Buckley | Advertising Manager
BUSINESS
Kelsey Carvalho | Business Staff Alison Lung | Business Staff Sarah Diekneite| Business Staff
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Paul Bittick | General Manager Stephanie Murawski | Advertising Coordinator
Margaret Pack & Katie Witkop
special sections coordinator & art director
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CAMPUS RESOURCES | YOUR CAMPUS GUIDE 1
Robert E. Kennedy Library www.lib.calpoly.edu
Voted No. 1 Study Spot by Cal Poly students, the library not only has books, periodicals and a knowledgeable staff to help you find exactly what you need, but it also has group study rooms, Wi-Fi, laptop rentals, a café, vending machines and outdoor seating. Plus, the 24-Hour Study Room has Poly Prints, where you can scan and print projects and papers or purchase supplies such as index cards, pencils and USB flash drives.
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Health Center
www.hcs.calpoly.edu/
The Health Center provides on-campus health care by appointment or urgent care. It has board-certified physicians and licensed physician assistants and nurse practitioners, and offers laboratory testing, X-rays, vaccinations and prescription medications. It also provides counseling services for managing stress, depression, drug and alcohol resources and other mental health issues, according to the Cal Poly Health & Counseling Services website.
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Recreation Center
www.asi.calpoly.edu/rec_center_project
The newly-renovated Recreation Center reopened in January 2012. Cal Poly students receive automatic membership, paid for by student fees. As a part of the reopening, students can now attend exercise classes and utilize a towel service without additonal charges.
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Media Distribution Services (MDS) www.mds.calpoly.edu
MDS provides equipment such as cameras, laptops and projectors for checkout, video services, classroom support, video conferencing, special event services and technical consultation. There are two sites for this service: The Cotchett Education Bulding in Room 9 and the Alan A. Earhart Building in room 125, according to the Cal Poly Media Distribution Services website.
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Study Help & Tutoring
www.sas.calpoly.edu Student Academic Services in room 112 of the Kennedy Library provides programs and support services to help students better their study skills. It also provides a referral list of tutors.
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University Writing Lab
www.calpoly.edu/~wrtskils/writlab/
Located in the Alan A. Erhart Agriculture Building room 138, this service offers free consultation in writing projects for any major or discipline. It is possible to schedule an appointment over the phone for University Writing Lab services. The lab is for enhancing students’ writing skills, and not a proofreading or editing service. 114 YOSEMITE
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El Corral Bookstore www.elcorralbookstore.com
El Corral Bookstore sells textbooks, courseware and Cal Poly merchandise.
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Football Stadium www.gopoly.com
The Alex G. Spanos Stadium is planning a renovation to expand capacity from approximately 11,000 to 22,000 seats. Cal Poly hosts its soccer and football games here.
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University Union (UU) www.asi.calpoly.edu
The UU is a campus hub of activity, providing many services and entertainment. Student lounges for socializing and quiet study, Internet stations, a Starbucks, a pizza parlor, conference rooms, club and organization resource areas and an auditorium for guest speakers, career fairs, club events, dinners and dances shake up the UU. The UU Plaza is an outdoor community area that is great for socializing or attending events such as Concerts in the Plaza and club fairs.
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Study Abroad
www.iep.calpoly.edu
The International Education and Programs office is located in the Mathematics and Science Building, room 145. Students can find information on study abroad programs, information sessions, scholarships and various other resources.
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University Police Department www.afd.calpoly.edu/police
The UPD’s mission is to maintain order, enforce laws and promote a safe learning environment for the campus. This department also handles parking, access and emergency services.
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Pride Center
www.pride.calpoly.edu
The Pride Center provides resources, education, programs and services that promote, educate and celebrate the LGBTQ, questioning and ally communities on campus. It is located on the second floor of the UU.
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MultiCultural Center www.pride.calpoly.edu
This campus-wide community provides empowerment and a home for students. Examining issues of diversity, social justice and nurturing crosscultural dialogues, it provides opportunities and resources for achievement, leadership development and civic engagement. The MultiCultural Center is also located on the second floor of the UU.
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Career Services
www.careerservices.calpoly.edu
This center provides resources and counselors to help students on their career paths. It helps students develop career plans, create resumes, find internships and jobs, contact alumni and employers and develop graduate school plans.
It also sells various electronic supplies from laptops to software, gifts and school supplies.
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QUESTION &
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KATIE MORROW Sean McMinn | seanmcminn.md@gmail.com Los Alamitos-native and Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Katie Morrow said she was just like any other freshman when she moved to San Luis Obispo in the fall of 2009 — timid in her initial Cal Poly experience. The social sciences senior talked to the Mustang Daily about her college search, Week of Welcome (WOW) and how she got in trouble in Trinity Hall.
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You’re in a major that’s no longer in the catalogue; what appealed to you about social sciences coming in from high school? It’s hard to think back to there, being 17 when I applied. It had that global perspective. I loved the fact that it kind of addressed the three parts of what it means to be human: the special location, the history of what we are as humans and then also the sociology, or how we interact as humans.
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What was your college search like when you were 17 or 18 years old? What was that like for you; what did you look at? Growing up — I’m sure this is similar to a lot of freshmen coming in — it was always like an expectation that the kids in our family would go to college. It was kind of just a question of where you were going to go. We spent a couple of spring breaks and a couple of weeks during summer where we’d visit different schools. My parents tried pulling me in certain directions, but Cal Poly was my No. 1 choice.
What made Cal Poly the No. 1 choice for you? I think it was the spot; the San Luis Obispo location. Of course it’s a prestigious university and has a lot of very valuable degrees, but I wanted something different. I’m from a little beach town down south. It was nice being next to an urban area like Long Beach, that was great. But I wanted this cool college town.
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What was the biggest change when you came here? When I moved here, we didn’t have a Target. That was hard to deal with. But seriously, I think the sense of community. You feel it so strongly here, and I didn’t really expect that.
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What was your Week of Welcome like? Do you remember your leaders? Of course, I don’t think you ever forget your WOW leaders. I had a great group. We had a lot of fun. I just remember pushing through, thinking ‘I have to make friends! I have to make a lot of them!’ I remember putting a very conscious effort into trying to make friends and trying to appear as much as a potential friend as possible.
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Were you nervous about making friends? I was so nervous. A lot of people who come to Cal Poly come with other people from their high school and room with other people from their high school, and I decided not to do that. So I saw them hanging out with each other and got nervous, but that went away by the end of the first day of WOW, I’d say.
Did you ever get documented your freshman year?
I did. I got a noise violation for blowing up an air mattress at two in the morning. That’s my confession. And I got a noise violation in Poly Canyon; we were singing “Party In The USA” and we got documented.
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Were you and your freshman roommate similar at all coming in? No, not at all. We were completely different, actually. We still are. But I absolutely love her. We keep in close touch, but we’re not similar at all. We come from different places. I went to a giant public high school; she went to a small, all-girls school. I’m from down south; she’s from up north. But you’ll never have a connection like that. You will have that connection, just based on the fact that they’re your roommate. And if they don’t become your best friend, it’s not the end of the world. You don’t have to have your soulmate as your roommate.
Do you have any plans to meet freshmen as they come in? What are you thinking about that? Well, I just want to walk around the dorms. That’s what former-ASI President Kiyana Tabrizi did on move-in day, she just walked around the dorms and introduced herself. And they had no idea why she was doing that, but I think that’s what I’d like to do. I got a chance to do that a little at Open House. Cal Poly is the best school, and parents should be thrilled to send their kids here. Kids should be thrilled to go here. I’ll never regret it.
Adjusting to College Life
PARENTS AND THEIR STUDENTS SHARE SUGGESTIONS AND ADVICE
Margaret Pack | mustangdaily@gmail.com
As fall is just around the corner, both students and parents new to Cal Poly will be preparing for the college transition. Many parents might be worried about keeping in touch with their students or making sure they make the right decisions. Parents on the Parent Advisory Council, Susan McKinley and Judy Lee, gave their advice and stressed the importance in the trust parents should have in how they’ve raised their children for the last 18 years, and that this is a time for learning and new experiences. “College is a time for young adults to get out there on their own, make mistakes in a recoverable atmosphere,” Lee said. “I just think the most important things parents can do is let the kid know that you will always be there for him or her – but don’t hover.” She said that after having two sons attend Cal Poly, she realized each student handles the transition differently, which should be dealt with accordingly. “I have two very different students at Cal Poly – my older student only wanted me around when he wanted me up for something specific,” she said. “My younger one was very different. He does not object to me being there very often as long as I don’t interfere with his activities – I let him know when I’ll be up, and he let’s me know when he’s free. I let them guide the amount of time I plan to spend.” McKinley gave similar advice for parents who are preparing for the college transition. “They need to have the opportunities to make decisions and see the consequences of their decisions,” she said. “We’re there to be counselors and advisers, but ultimately, they’re going to make the choices and we can only be there to support them.” Both Lee and McKinley shared many of the same suggestions for parents with college-bound students.
“We’re there to be counselors and advisers, but ultimately, they’re going to make the choices and we can only be there to support them.” - Susan McKinley, Cal Poly Parent Program Advisory Council Member
LEARN TO TEXT AND SKYPE “No. 1: I would definitely learn how to text. Parents need to know how to text, children aren’t going to answer their phone,” McKinley said. “Make sure your computers have Skype so that maybe once a week you can actually see and talk to your child.” McKinley also said to always keep the lines of communication open, whether through texting or making phone calls. “I will answer my phone any time, day or night, if one of my kids is calling,” she said. Lee also said texting was important to keep in touch with a new college student, who is probably more likely to send a quick text during their busy freshman year. “Parents should be proficient at texting,” Lee said. “That’s a great communication tool; that way you don’t bug your child.” DON’T HOVER – THIS IS TIME FOR LEARNING Lee suggested the relationship you have with your student once he or she is away at college should be initiated by the student. “How much should a parent be involved or how much should a parent know to be involved is really guided by the student,” Lee said. McKinley was very matter-of-fact about speaking with incoming students about the realities and possible consequences of alcohol and drugs. “Parents should have some very down-to-earth talks about drinking and drugs,” McKinley said. “As it is in high school, it’s going to be there and they have to make good choices and healthy choices. “ She also said the relationship parents have with their students have been built their whole lives, and now is the time to continue that relationship. “They built on this relationship for the last 18 years and that openness that you have with your child needs to continue into college,” Mckinley said. FIGURE OUT HOW FINANCES WILL BE HANDLED BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS Whether it’s deciding who will pay for tuition, what bank you will choose or how to use an insurance card, both students and parents should speak about these issues before they’re away at school. McKinley said students must sign a specific permission form to allow their parents access to their campus finances, and that it’s important to do so.
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“If (parents) are involved in their child’s finances, they need to have their child sign that financial aid form, which gives them permission to call the financial aid office,” Mckinley said. McKinley, an out-of-state parent from Nevada, said it is important to choose a bank that can easily transfer funds in both states. “When my son first went to college, I could not put money into his Nevada account and have it go into the California system,” Mckinley said. “Now it will, but at the time it wouldn’t.” Additionally, McKinley said being insured is an important part of anticipating an emergency or medical issue, but it’s not the only one. “Make sure if (students) have their insurance card that they have their own personal copy and that they know how to use it,” she said. REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR WOW! Both parents agree that Week of Welcome (WOW) is a great opportunity for new students to become adjusted to the college transition. “(Many parents are) very interested in how their children might fit in socially if he or she was not super social and not super popular in high school,” Lee said. “My answer to that is that WOW really starts it off in the best possible manner. I always promote WOW and the importance of showing up with a positive attitude, being excited about it and just jumping right in.” McKinley said not only is it important for students to participate in WOW, but also for parents to know that once WOW has started — it is time for them to go home and allow their students to adjust. “Say goodbye, hugs and kisses, and then go home let them become integrated – drop them off and go home,” McKinley said. STUDENT ADVICE Economics senior Griggs Ziesing said he had an easy college transition – partially because of the relationship he maintained with his parents. “I liked that they were open to whatever I had to say about the social aspect as well as the academics,” Ziesing said. “They didn’t want to force me to do anything, I felt comfortable to talk to them about both social and academic changes.” He also said he liked that his parents took an interest in his college life without hovering and questioning him about the activities he engaged in. “Even as a freshman, if they asked me what I did over the weekend and if I mentioned I did something with friends, they would say, ‘Oh who are your friends?’” he said. “They took an interest in my social life rather than the activities that I was doing.” Ziesing said he enjoyed knowing his parents trusted him and that they would be there for him if he encountered a problem during his college transition.
“Say goodbye, hugs and kisses, and then go home let them become integrated — drop them off and go home” - Susan McKinley, Cal Poly Parent Program Advisory Council Member
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? The Cal Poly Parent Program offers a variety of services for parents with questions or concerns regarding their new Cal Poly students. Parent Program coordinator Nicky Nickelsen suggested parents take advantage of the variety of resources the Cal Poly Parent Program offers, especially if they feel like they don’t know where to go with their questions. “If you don’t know where to start when you’re on the Cal Poly website, if it seems too big, we provide a simplified version of the information you want on the Parent Program website,” Nickelsen said. “It’s a starting point.” Not only are parents available to answer questions via a helpline, but the Parent Program also distributes a newsletter to help parents in addition to providing an extremely interactive Facebook page. To get involved, parents can become a part of the Cal Poly Parent Program in a variety of ways, including becoming a part of the Parent Council – members of which serve threeyear terms as parent ambassadors.
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The classrooms have also been specially designed to emulate Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” philosophy, Neel said. “We have designed what they’re calling ‘studio classrooms’ so you Cal Poly’s campus-wide makeover will be drawing to a close within the can have your lecture and lab at the same time,” Neel said. next year, just in time for new freshmen to enjoy. Most new students will have at least one class in the new, larger Over the past three years, Facilities Planning and Capital Projects building, Neel said. It was built to give students the full polytechnic has completed a University Union (UU) Plaza renovation, a technology experience, Neel said. park, the Simpson Strong-Tie building, a new meat processing unit and “If you have a chemistry class or a physics class, you’ll be going the new 85,000-square-foot Recreation Center. through that building,” Neel said. By fall of 2013, Facilities Planning’s final capital project, the Area Until the Area 52 project is completed, 52 remodel of the old science building, students must continue to avoid construction will be complete, Facilities Planning and along walkways such as Via Carta, which cuts Capital Projects Director Joel Neel said. “Everything that’s being under through campus. At times, the construction “It’s mostly just building 52 we’re has been inconvenient for students walking construction now, we’ r e not working on now,” Neel said. to class, communication studies junior Blair This fall, new and old students will going to be able to use.” Buckley said. be able to see walls being put up in the “I think it’s really frustrating and Blair Buckley | communication studies junior building, which has been mostly stainless inconvenient that we have to take the longer steel up to this point. routes to get there,” Buckley said. The building, which will feature more Building 52 has also been under than 200,000 square feet of classrooms construction during most of Buckley’s time at Cal Poly, which is and research space, will also have glass going in by fall. annoying, she said. Buckley knows the new facilities will be an “It’ll look even more like a real building,” Neel said. improvement, but wishes she could have benefited from them since they The science building is slated to be finished by fall 2013, at which inconvenienced her, she said. point students will have the chance to take advantage of its brand new “Everything that’s under construction now, we’re not going to be facilities. These include state-of-the-art technology for science classes able to use,” Buckley said. that range from soil science to chemistry. Victoria Billings | victoriabillings.md@gmail.com
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All of the work that has been underway is wrapping up though, and leaving a new Cal Poly, said architecture senior Andrew Werre, who saw the development of capital projects at Cal Poly during the past four years. “I’ll be out of here so it doesn’t matter, but the gym. That was something I remember voting for,” Werre said. Philosophy junior Jessica Jennett, on the other hand, is excited for the new science building, even if she won’t get to use it. Jennett has also had to learn to take alternate, lengthier routes to class, but she said the wait will be worth it. “I think it’s going to be really cool,” Jennett said. “Too bad I won’t be here to see it.” Even though she graduates before building 52 is scheduled to be finished, Jennett said she plans to revisit Cal Poly to see the completed work. The only other project Facilities Planning is currently working on is the thermal energy storage tank, going up next to the Graphic Arts Building, Building 26. The tank was expected to be completed by October, but is running ahead of schedule and should be done by the beginning of fall quarter, Neel said. Facilities Planning might also be working on several small-scale improvements during the summer, but those should be completed by fall as well, Neel said.
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Things You Didn’t Know About
THE NEW REC CENTER Sean McMinn | seanmcminn.md@gmail.com
There are Brita water bottle filling stations in several rooms throughout the Recreation Center aimed to encourage people to bring their own water bottles. The entire center was designed with sustainability in mind, and these “hydration stations” serve as a replacement for traditional water bottle vending machines.
SPINNING STUDIO One of the three studio rooms adjacent to the largest workout room is designed for a spinning studio. It has 45 stationary spinning bikes, and multiple classes are taught there each day.
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Poly Escapes, which offers outdoor recreational opportunities to students, moved its offices from the Julian A. McPhee University Union to the new Recreation Center in early spring. The organization took with it an upgraded 42-foot rock climbing wall, as well as a 10-foot bouldering wall.
DIFFRENT ATMOSTPHERES IN WEIGHT ROOMS The facility has three distinct weight rooms, which are used by those of different weight lifting skill and preference. The largest, which overlooks Perimeter Road and houses approximately 100 machines, tends to have the most traffic throughout the day. There are two other weight rooms, including one that is secluded from much of the gym and includes machines for people with disabilities.
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Each year, Cal Poly students vote on their favorite businesses in San Luis Obispo for the Mustang Daily’s “Best For” edition. We’ve highlighted some of the first and second place winners.
Welcome BEST PIZZA
BEST SANDWICH
Woodstock’s Pizza Fatte’s Pizza
High Street Deli Gus’s Grocery
BEST SUSHI
BEST VEGETARIAN
Shin’s Sushi Yanagi Sushi
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HEARTY BREAKFASTS
BEST BURGER
Louisa’s Place Breakfast Buzz
The Habit Burger Grill Firestone Grill
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Class of BEST THAI FOOD
Thai Palace Thai Classic
2016 BEST. RESTAURANT. PERIOD.
Firestone Grill Palazzo Guiseppe’s
BEST ITALIAN FOOD
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
Palazzo Giuseppe’s Mama’s Meatball
Firestone Grill Novo Restaurant
BEST FOOD ON CAMPUS
BEST HAIR SALON
The Avenue Einstein Bros Bagels
Salon Lux Faces & Ala Mode
Photo by Brad Matsushita
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Bishop Peak — Photo by Brad Matsushita
Cal Poly Hiking Trail Exclusive
SOAK UP THE SUN Caitlyn Harkins | mustangdaily@gmail.com
CERRO SAN LUIS OBISPO
BISHOP PEAK
Recognizable for the white “M” on its west side, Cerro San Luis Obispo provides an amazing trail for hikers and mountain bikers. Even though it is frequently wrongly assumed that the “M” stands for Madonna, the name of the family who owns the land, the “M” actually comes from Mission High School. Cerro San Luis is located behind the Madonna Inn near downtown San Luis Obispo. There are several trails to the top, but the main trail begins at Marsh Street. This two-mile trail starts with grasses and light ground cover, taking hikers and bikers through some wooded areas before ultimately leading to a wide dirt path that continues to the peak. Although steep, the trail is popular because of the stunning views at the top of San Luis Obispo. Be sure to bring a camera to capture photos of places ranging from the Cal Poly campus to Laguna Lake.
Rising up into the skyline of central San Luis Obispo, Bishop Peak remains a favorite for hiking amateurs and pros alike. There are three trails of varying difficulty to get to the top of Bishop, which start at Patricia Drive, Highland Drive and Foothill Boulevard. The trail that begins at Foothill is a steep summit, so be prepared for a calf workout if you opt for that route. The other trails, although moderate, still take approximately 45 minutes to reach the peak. As with all trails, there is a large variety of local wildlife and vegetation, so watch out for poison oak and other creatures among the sagebrush. Prepare for some light rock-climbing at the top (or relax on one of the two memorial benches) and soak in the view, preferably at sunrise or sunset.
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MONTAÑA DE ORO Montaña de Oro has something for everyone. The more than 8,000 acre state park contains secluded beaches, cliffs and hiking as well as equestrian and biking trails. The state park provides gorgeous scenery year round, but is particularly beautiful when the golden wildflowers bloom in the springtime (giving the park its name, translated from Spanish to “Mountain of Gold”). Located six miles southwest of Morro Bay, Montaña de Oro is one of the largest state parks in California. Valencia Peak is the highest ridge in Montaña de Oro at 1,347 feet and close proximity to the ocean means that the weather along these trails are variable, so dressing in layers is recommended. While you’re there, be sure to check out Spooners Cove, Montaña de Oro’s best-known beach location and spot for experienced surfers. IRISH HILLS West of the Laguna Lake region lies the Irish Hills Natural Reserve. With approximately 10 trails running through Irish Hills and along the ridge, hikers have a variety to choose from before heading out. At the top of the ridge, hikers can view Los Osos Valley to Morro Bay, as well as the Seven Sisters mountain range. One of the main trailheads begins at Prefumo Canyon Road, which takes hikers on a climb one-and-a-half miles to the ridge top. The moderate difficulty level means that not only hikers are found on the trail, but also mountain bikers. There are many smaller trails that branch off from the main trailhead, so Irish Hills contains more than eight miles of trails in total. While hiking, keep an eye out for the abandoned open mine alongside the trail.
LOOKOUT HILL Also known as High School Hill, Lookout Hill is one of the best trails for intense hiking. Although only 1,500 feet in elevation, the steep incline provides a consistently challenging workout for hikers. The trailhead is located off of Lizzie Street and Johnson Avenue. Be aware that the trailhead is slightly hidden, but the narrow path is well-defined once hikers begin the trail. One feature distinguishing Lookout Hill from the other trails is the cacti patch at the base of the canyon. The trail is fenced to prevent hikers from getting injured by the cacti through this portion. When at the summit, hikers can choose to hike toward the left to the orange lookout tower or veer to the right to see a custom-built throne. While steep, the trail doesn’t require professional knowledge of hiking, allowing hikers of all ages and skill levels to attempt the climb. CAL POLY “P” Located behind the South Mountain dorms (or red bricks) on Poly Mountain, the Cal Poly “P” is a great 15-minute hike. Originally an ‘H’ for San Luis Obispo High School, in 1919 Cal Poly students changed the stone letter to a “P” out of school pride. Students make the hike to relax or even paint the “P” according to holidays (though you need to get approval from Cal Poly Facilities and Associated Students, Inc. before grabbing your paintbrushes). Take a break from classes and head up one of the two trails to get a panoramic view of the Cal Poly campus and what lays beyond the hills. This article was originally published on Sept. 12, 2011.
The view from Bishop Peak — Photo by Brad Matsushita
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Robert Koob, who initially proposed the fee. Enz Finken said she expects much of the money will go toward providing additional class offerings and The team assigned to spend the money gained by Cal Poly’s recently furthering the Learn By Doing experience. approved Student Success Fee is set to begin a month-long process that “It’s going to impact us significantly,” Enz Finken said of the fee. “A will potentially end with more classes for students. large part of that money — based on the initial proposal and the approval The 11-person group, which includes seven students, held an initial that has gone to the Chancellor’s Office and the student voice in that meeting April 26 to determine how to best move forward in allocating vote — was soundly behind putting dollars behind providing classes for the revenue brought in by the fee. Under the leadership of co-chairs students.” Kiyana Tabrizi, the then Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) president, A governor’s tax proposal that will come before voters in November and Larry Kelley, the vice president of may interrupt those plans though. The proposal administration and finance, the group gives California’s citizens a choice: raise taxes decided to use a campus-wide poll via or face millions of dollars in budget cuts at state “Our times are so tough that I think we’re students’ My Cal Poly Portal to gain universities. already there in the worst situation.” feedback on students’ needs. Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong said he has kept a close eye on the proposal since its ASI President 2011-12 Kiyana Tabrizi “(The poll) is to give every student an inception. If voters do not pass the measure, he opportunity to voice where they think the said, Cal Poly could see a $12 million cut as part funding priorities are,” Tabrizi said. The Student Success Fee, which students narrowly favored in an of larger budget loss in the California State University system. “It’s a real problem — you cannot underestimate the magnitude of the advisory referendum last quarter, will bring an estimated $8 million to the university this year. As part of the fee’s three-year implementation problem,” Armstrong said. “Cal Poly has been managed well for a long phase, students will begin paying $160 per quarter in fall. The fee will time. We have one-time money that can help us get through another 12 then increase yearly until it reaches its permanent cap at $260 per months. But that really means 2012-13 will be very difficult if this full reduction occurs.” quarter in 2014. Because of this looming second scenario in which voters turn Cal Poly Provost Kathleen Enz Finken, who began working at the down the tax increase, Armstrong said he will encourage the allocation university in February, will follow in the footsteps of her predecessor, Sean McMinn | seanmcminn.md@gmail.com
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committee to create two different plans. One, he said, would include the $8 million in increased funding without any cuts. The other would anticipate a $4 million loss, the estimated difference between the Student Success Fee and the governor’s possible trigger cut. But Tabrizi said she believes one plan will suffice. She said Cal Poly has already lost so much money, another round of state cuts won’t force a major difference. “Our times are so tough that I think we’re already there in the worst situation,” Tabrizi said. “So even if we get worse, I think we’re there. I think we’re planning for that horrible situation, so I don’t really see many of the priorities being different.” Instead, Tabrizi said she wants to focus the committee’s short amount of time on a combination of outreach strategy and planning for where the fee’s income will be spent. Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Preston Allen sent an email to students the first week of May 2012 to inform them of the survey on their My Cal Poly Portal that asks for responses to how students want the money to be spent. The survey, which was available for approximately one week, allowed students to vote for initiatives such as increased access to classes and labs, more Learn By Doing and interdisciplinary opportunities and increasing diversity on campus. It also featured an “other” option for students to voice their own priorities. Tabrizi said the survey results would help the allocation committee as it moves forward in creating a plan for the Student Success Fee’s initial implementation in the fall. “We’ll look over the results, and we’ll pass them on to the vice presidents,” she said. The vice presidents — including Kelley, the committee co-chair — will look at specific ways to implement the students’ ideas once the poll’s results are in. This year’s committee was only responsible for determining how the revenue will be spent through next spring; a new group will be responsible for the money after that. The next committee will have several new players, including ASI President-elect Katie Morrow. She will co-chair the committee and be one of seven students sitting on it. Morrow said the other six will most likely be the top vote-getters from each college’s representatives on the ASI Board of Directors. Morrow said she looks forward to taking an entire year to work on finding the best way to spend the following year’s Student Success Fee income. “I’m excited I can start in summer looking at that,” Morrow said. “I can start as soon as the allocation committee is decided. I went to the last meeting (of the current allocation committee), and I’m going to the next one. I just kind of sit on the side of listen. So I’m ready.” Once the allocation committee is finished, Armstrong will review the findings and make his final determination of where the money will be spent. Morrow said she will work with Armstrong to ensure the spending process is transparent and records are easily accessible to students. This article was originally published on May 7.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON STUDENT SUCCESS FEE • The Student Success Fee, which will take effect this fall, will add $260 to Cal Poly tuition each quarter beginning in Fall 2014. The fee will be phased in over two years, beginning at $160 per quarter before increasing to $210 in Fall 2013. •Students approved the fee in an advisory vote to the president in late February 2012; of the 7,600 students who voted, 57 percent favored implementing the Student Success Fee. • In an email, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong called the students’ approval of the fee a “statement of (students’) trust in Cal Poly.” Background information from: Chancellor approves Student Success Fee, originally published March 16.
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HOUSING HELP Victoria Billings | victoriabillings.md@gmail.com What are the on-campus housing options for freshmen at Cal Poly? There are several different residence halls for freshman to live in. The red brick halls, such as Trinity and Sequoia, are part of the Living and Learning program. Most of the students in the red bricks are in the same college, so they build relationships within their majors, said Tessa Stevens, outreach and program coordinator for University Housing. Students can also live in Sierra Madre and Yosemite, which house a mixture of freshman from all colleges. Sierra Madre and Yosemite residents are in the Connections Program to build ties between colleges. To further this goal, students in Connections Halls will have the option to live in towers based on their interests and hobbies next year, Stevens said. “Next year, they’ll actually have themed towers to choose from in the Connections halls,” Stevens said. These themes include SLO Discovery, for students looking to get to know San Luis Obispo, or Mustang Pride, for students who want to attend sporting events and represent Poly. Finally, some students may also live in the Cerro Vista Apartments, which is an apartment-style residence hall for both first and second year students.
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What are living arrangements like in the residence halls? In the Living and Learning Halls and Connections Halls, students live in rooms with one or two other roommates. Cerro Vista Apartments are singleoccupancy rooms in suites with three other roommates, a living area and kitchen.
What should students bring with them when moving in? Students and family should be prepared for heavy lifting when moving in, Stevens said. She recommends everyone wear comfortable shoes, because with the exception of Cerro Vista, most of the residence halls don’t have elevators. People should also bring tools for carrying belongings, Stevens said. “We highly recommend that students and families bring either a dolly or a hand truck,” Stevens said. Students should remember to bring an Ethernet cable as well to connect to the Internet. If a freshman forgets something, though, Stevens said it’s not a big deal. Students can always pick up forgotten items when visiting home during weekends or Thanksgiving.
What items aren’t allowed in the residence halls? Items such as candles, halogen lamps and toasters are banned from residence halls for safety reasons. A full list of forbidden items can be found on University Housing’s website.
What housing options are available later on? Sophomores, if they choose to live on campus, can live in either Cerro Vista Apartments or Poly Canyon Village, a recent development of apartments expressly for sophomores and transfer students, Stevens said. “We are excited to house sophomore students in Poly Canyon Village. It’s our premier sophomore housing community,” Stevens said.
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MEAL MEALPLAN PLAN How does the meal plan work at Cal Poly? Cal Poly’s meal plan has two components: dining credits and Plu$ Dollars. Dining credits can be used to buy pricier, larger meals at 19 Metro Station, Sandwich Factory and VG Café. Plu$ Dollars can be used at any dining location or market on campus to purchase food.
How should students pick which meal plan is best for them? Students need to be aware of dining options and how they eat before picking a meal plan, said Yukie Nishinaga, marketing and public relations manager for Cal Poly Corporation. “Typically when parents ask or students ask which dining plan is best for them, I always ask how their students eat,” Nishinaga said. Students who prefer three square meals a day would do best with the Value Plan, which offers 12 dining credits a week, but fewer Plu$ Dollars. Students who prefer to snack often do better with the Freedom Plan, which offers only 8 dining credits per week, but more than five times the Plu$ Dollars. All plans cost the same for freshmen, so it’s up to the students to understand their preferences, Nishinaga said.
Are there any dining options for students with diet restrictions (such as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free)? Campus Dining provides options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low fat and peanut-free diets. Vegetarian meals are available at 11 different campus locations, and anyone with concerns about dietary needs can check Campus Dining’s website for a full list of menu options. “They can go to our website this summer before even coming to Cal Poly and look at our menus,” Nishinaga said.
Should students have extra money for eating off campus? Students don’t need extra money, but Nishinaga encourages them to experience everything San Luis Obispo has to offer, she said. “Part of the Cal Poly experience is getting to know the community, and there’s some great restaurants in town,” Nishinaga said.
How much are dining credits worth during different meal periods? Each meal period allows for one dining credit to be used. Prices and times for each meal are as follows:
Breakfast 7 to 10:30 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner 5 to 8 p.m. Late Night 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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What banking options are available in san luis obispo?
Do students need a car their freshman year?
San Luis Obispo has banking options ranging from local banks such Mission Community Bank to more well-known Chase Bank, Bank of America and Rabobank.
“Coming to Cal Poly freshman year? No. Nope,” philosophy senior Jacob Brandt said. Students without cars can bike or take public transportation around campus and town, and Brandt recommends students try it.
What banks have atms or branches on campus? Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo all have ATMs on campus, located in the University Union Plaza and at Campus Market. Chase also has a branch on campus specifically geared toward helping students with their finances and giving back to Cal Poly, general manager Melissa Fritzen said. “Because we’re on campus we have a profit-sharing agreement with the school,” Fritzen said. “The more business we do, the more we give
Is there public transportation for students, and is it easy to use?
back to Cal Poly.”
Residential parking permits cost $495 per quarter, and covers parking
Do any local banks have programs tailored to college students whose parents’ banks are not local? Both Chase Bank and Bank of America offer special checking accounts for college students with little to no fees and services such as online banking. Chase Bank offers this service to help students who may be banking for the first time start off well. “We do want the students not to worry about fees,” Fritzen said.
San Luis Obispo has a public bus system that is free for students to ride with their PolyCard, which is subsidized by Cal Poly parking fines. Bus information is available online.
How much does a parking pass cost for freshmen to park on campus, and what does this cover? in residential spaces only, near the residence halls. Parking permits can be purchased from the University Police Department on their website.
Is it easy to get home using services such as Amtrak and Greyhound? Amtrak buses pick up on Grand Avenue on campus, and students can schedule Amtrak and Greyhound tickets online.
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Kathleen Enz Finken
Katie Morrow
Preston Allen
Provost
2012-13 Associated Students, Inc. President
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Jean De Costa
William “Bill” Watton
Bonnie Murphy
Jeffrey Armstrong University President
With so many students, faculty and staff at Cal Poly, it might seem difficult to remember everyone you meet! Here are some of the important people who keep Cal Poly successful.
Dean of Students
Chief of Police, soon to be retired
Other People New Students Should Get To Know:
Executive Director of Cal Poly Corporation & Associate Vice President of Commercial Services
Academic & Department Advisers Chair of their department Resident Adviser (RA), Community Adviser (CA) and Coordinator of Student Development (CSD)
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Don Oberhelman Athletics Director
Musty The Mustang University Mascot
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When Robert Eckrote left his job with the Atascadero Police Department (APD) 10 years ago, he had his doubts about his future. Leaving a city police department to head to Cal Poly, he asked himself if he was making the right decision. But when he first stepped into the Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) on campus, the friendly, academic atmosphere made him feel at ease. “I felt like I was coming home,” Eckrote said. Eckrote, now a sergeant, said he thinks most of the police officers on campus feel the same way about the department. While the police department may be a university police department, the students and the environment are what make the job unique, he said. “This is a great place to work,” Eckrote said. “I enjoy my bosses, I enjoy the people I supervise and the students are probably what I enjoy the most. They have that energy and are full of life.” Those students are one of many reasons officers choose to work for UPD, Eckrote said. He, however, didn’t. He found himself at UPD after following current Chief of Police Bill Watton to campus in 2002. The two had worked together in Atascadero, where Watton was Eckrote’s supervisor for the 15 years he was there. Watton was then offered a commander position at Cal Poly. Prior to Watton’s departure, Eckrote told him if he had ever left APD, he would follow. He admired his ethical and straightforward standards, he said, and wanted to work for Watton as long as possible. So he did. He started as an officer and was promoted to sergeant nine months later.
Since then, he’s dealt a lot with the Cal Poly community. It’s a change of pace from the city atmosphere. The crimes, among other things, are a bit different at Cal Poly, Eckrote said. “It’s not like you’re dealing with homicides and robberies all day long,” Eckrote said. “It’s more about interaction, more of a community oriented policing type thing.” UPD Commander Lori Hashim agrees. Hashim said most officers who end up at UPD find themselves looking for a change of pace after serving multiple years at a municipal agency. That was the case for her, at least. “I was just ready for something a little bit different,” Hashim said. “In university policing, you’re still in law enforcement, you’re still enforcing the laws. It’s a lot more gratifying working with the young population that is energetic. They are our future and it’s a lot more positive policing than at a municipal agency where it’s all about — often times — enforcement, trying to keep up with crime and just being flooded with it.” However, with most positives come negatives. While there may not be crimes such as murder or domestic abuse on campus, there are crimes that involve alcohol and drug abuse within college culture. At Cal Poly, though, Eckrote said even during events such as Week of Welcome, students have never gotten too out of hand. “I mean, they get into a little bit of a struggle about getting them into the handcuffs, but they’re not trying to do me harm,” Eckrote said. “They are good people, just sometimes they make some wrong choices.”
Eckrote said during the weekends, safety is what the officers try to aim for. There’s no quota of citations or arrests that the officers have to reach, they just care about the well-being of their students. “We’re just worried about students when they get drinking too much,” Eckrote said. “That’s where we step in. If we think that you are unable to care for yourself or you’re endangering the safety of others, then you are going to jail for a drunk in public so you can sober up.” UPD police don’t just deal with students, they deal with the rest of community as well — usually in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD). SLOPD Lieutenant Bill Proll said in his 28 years working for the department, the relationship between the two departments has been positive. “It’s just a win-win with everybody,” Proll said. “We only have a certain amount of officers at work every night and, during some big nights, we put a couple more on, but we don’t have an endless supply. We can count on Cal Poly and whoever they have working to help us out when we need them.” At the same time, the same officers responding to those calls are patrolling Cal Poly every day. And while officers are issuing citations to students during the weekends and weekdays, those same students are the reasons the officers are at Cal Poly, Eckrote said. “That’s probably the most rewarding time, working with students. It’s just enjoyable,” Eckrote said. “It’s nice to have that energy. People want to be here.”
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Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome, better known as WOW, kicks off this fall with you at the center. After you, the incoming freshman, move into your new home on Sept. 12, go through your college Connection Programs and the athletics rally the next day, you officially become a wowie — a freshman going through WOW. Each WOW group will have approximately 15 freshmen, plus or minus three, according to Simo Alberti, graduate student and WOW Board member. In the past, WOW has had around 300 groups, Alberti said. Claire Lindsay, nutrition senior and WOW Board member, described this year’s WOW as an “engulfment into being a Mustang.” “WOW is a campus-wide week of welcome,” she said. “It’s not just orientation programs, but housing, advising and ASI (Associated Students, Inc.) coming together to create a more holistic orientation for new students.” Environmental management and protection senior Patrick Fina is also a member of the WOW Board. Fina said WOW is an experience where “you get out what you put in.” “You only get to be a WOWie once, so make sure to get as much out of it as possible,” Fina said. Lindsay expanded on that, saying you only get to be a college student for four (or more) years. “It’s hard to say goodbye to it,” she said. Photo Courtesy of Kenneth Morgan
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HIGHLIGHTS OF WOW 2012 WOW-A-RAMA: “It’s an event that allows students to make connections with other students through ice-breakers,” said Kerri Ramgren, a recreation, parks and tourism administration senior and WOW Board Member. “It’s a night of loud, fun activities,” WOW Board Member Claire Lindsay said. “It brings together the incoming class; it’s the only time they will all be together. It’s full of fun games and crazy, but safe, shenanigans.” DAY OF SERVICE: “Its one of our ways of reaching out to the community,” Michael Guercio, economics junior and WOW Board member said. “Giving back is an important way to show new students that SLO is not just where they go to school, but a home they will grow to love.” ACTIVITIES: Liberal studies freshman Jocilyn Pacheco was a wowie in fall 2011. She said her favorite part of WOW was getting to know everyone in her group very well. “All the different activities were also really fun, and I love my WOW leaders,” Pacheco said.
Some of the different activities include kayaking, hiking, a dance on campus and the hypnotist Bruce McDonald. “Most of the entertainment will be on campus this year,” Ramgren said. CLUB SHOWCASE: “It allows all the clubs to show themselves to the new students,” Ramgren said. “Almost every club will be out there.” “It’s an outlet so students can see what they can get involved with other than school,” said Brianna Lindgren, a psychology senior and WOW Board member. AWARENESS PRESENTATION: The presentation goes over alcohol/drug use and abuse, as well as sexual assault, health and wellness. The presentation highlights all forms of diversity and issues students may face during college. “It’s multifaceted and interactive activities that expose students in a fashion they haven’t been before to equip them for the next four years,” Fina said. WOW begins Friday, Sept. 12, and lasts until Monday. For more information, visit the WOW website.
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Welcome from Chancellor Dubois Welcome to UNC Charlotte! We are proud that you have chosen us to be your university. Be assured that you have chosen well. UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university, with the unique characteristic of being the only public institution serving Charlotte, the state’s largest city and an exciting hub of cultural and recreational activities in this region. I am lucky enough to have served the university as Chancellor since 2005. For almost six years, from 1991 to 1997, I was UNC Charlotte’s Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The growth that has occurred on this campus in the past two decades is nothing short of phenomenal, and it continues today. Although we won’t know for sure until all of our new students have enrolled this fall, it is possible that our enrollment for 2012-2013 will exceed 26,000 students. Why this growth? Because we have earned a reputation as an outstanding university and we are attracting talented students from all over the world. Our faculty and staff are committed to student success. From academics and research to the arts and athletics, UNC Charlotte’s campus is teeming with opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition to the many cultural and athletic events available to you on campus and in the greater Charlotte community, the university hosts more than 300 student organizations. I encourage you to become an active part of the campus community-- your success here will be directly related to the extent of your involvement, both academically and socially. As you walk around campus, you’ll notice that several new construction projects are underway. The renovation of South Village into a first-class freshman living and learning community (to include a magnificent new dining hall) has begun, and the newest residence hall in the North Village housing complex will be complete within the year. The football complex will be ready to go for team practice this fall. Mark your calendar for the first home game against Campbell University on August 31, 2013! Your undergraduate experience should be a time of exploration and discovery as well as the beginning of a lifelong relationship with your university. We welcome you to stake your claim at UNC Charlotte.
Cordially, Philip L. Dubois, Chancellor
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The status of on-campus parking The construction of the South Village parking deck impacts highrise residents
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There is an increasing need each year to provide parking for the ever-growing student population. This semester Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) will continue to implement changes for the future of parking on campus. There are various factors that come into play in the future of on-campus parking. Impact on South Village New construction will impact residetns of “South Village.” Residents assigned to Sanford, Moore, Scott and Holshouser Halls should be aware of the impact this new construction will have. The transformation will reconfigure Highrise Road and create a regional utility plant and South Village Parking Deck on Lot 8. There will also be new Phase XI housing and a new dining hall. These changes will update and bring new amenities and services to the south side of campus. The building projects in South Village will eliminate around two-thirds of the parking spaces in Lot 8 near the highrise residence halls. Freshmen assigned to these highrises will have to park in North Deck. The campus Yellow Line shuttle will be extended to aid highrise residents until construction is completed. This construction will affect freshmen residents of the highrises with some temporary disruptions.
Residents of the highrise residence halls will have to park their vehicles in North Deck. North Deck, located past Miltimore Hall, next to lot 25. Photo by Haley Twist
Lots 8, 8A and MSU near the highrises will have specific permits only available for purchase by upperclassmen assigned to these residence halls. The permits will be sold online and on a first-come, first-serve basis. PaTS will have a list of those who qualify to purchase the special permits and sell only to those eligible. Prices increase Prices for parking permits have risen from last year, but the percentage of the in-
The construction of the South Village parking deck as of summer 2012. Photo courtesy of KBR Building Group
crease is less than hikes from the past two years. The steep pricing of the permits for all students, faculty and staff is based almost entirely for the cost of new parking decks and replacing flat lots with decks. The growth of enrollment will increase the number of vehicles. So prices will continue to go up as the demand continues to increase. Because parking facilities are not funded by the state, the only way to raise money for new lots and decks is to raise parking permit prices.
than 10 a.m. through mid-afternoon resort to parking lots on the outskirts of campus and either walk or take a shuttle to the core of the university. There are plenty of parking spaces on campus to accommodate everyone but if spaces are not available near the campus core, PaTS suggests having a plan B. Keep a more remote parking lot or deck in mind when campus parking seems to be at high capacity. Additionally, PaTS recommends that incoming freshman assigned to the highrise residence halls should consider not bringing a car to campus, if possible.
Doing your part Changes with permits Anyone’s morning can be off to a bad start when a parking space cannot be found on campus, and though students may want to grab the closest parking spot to the center of campus, it is not always available. Gary Caton, the Director of PaTS, recommends that students find a parking space and stick with it, no matter how close it is to the core of campus. “Park once and take the shuttle,” Caton said. “That way there are no traffic issues and the buses will run on time.” PaTS strongly suggests that throughout the school year students who arrive later
All permits this year are hangtags. They will include an encoded Radio Frequency ID (RFID) chip to open appropriate gates for specific permit types. Hangtags must be displayed from the rear view mirror or displayed on the windshield on the driver’s side by using a PaTS approved display pouch. What PaTS is doing to ease the havoc A new deck located in the Charlotte Research Institute (CRI) will be open and available for parking by September.
The CRI Deck will have 1,300 new parking spaces. Additionally, until the South Village Parking Deck is completed there will be a shuttle service from North Deck to the highrises from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, except for breaks and holidays when there are no classes. In the past, students have wondered why there are more parking permits sold than there are actual spaces on campus. Primarily it is because not all students are on campus at the same time. Students come and go often throughout typical days on campus. Finally, PaTS will be using their Twitter account, @unccparking, to help aid commuters the first two weeks of school. They plan to constantly update their Twitter feeds with capacity details of different lots and decks. This will let students know the status of the decks and suggest the best parking spots for certain times of the day.
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Atkins North Entrance University Career Center: uses innovative technology Services and resources that lead to success Eden Creamer News editor
At the heart of UNC Charlotte’s campus rests J. Murrey Atkins Library, a 10-story hub for students that has recently received numerous renovations. While the library takes center stage on campus, students on campus should be conscious of the University Career Center that sits within the library walls. Connected directly to the library the Career Center offers a variety of services to students and alumni.
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At first glance, the new North Entrance to the J. Murrey Atkins Library is simply another way to access the building. But take a short trek around the newly renovated study area and you will find that it is much more than that. Designed with students in mind, the North Entrance utilizes innovative technology to give students the opportunity to study with other students or prepare for group presentations. The North Entrance front desk circulation (pictured below) allows students to check in or check out books. With the nearby coffee shop and other groups of students hard at work, it is hard not to feel productive and ready to work. Take a stroll to the library and see for yourself.
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Interactive tablet cabilities: • Browse the internet • Connect to your laptop • View presentations and photos through the USB port • Access the University’s Twitter feed • Use the tablet as a whiteboard • View the library’s hours and the availability of computers • Reserve a study room • Search for books or articles through the library’s database • Take a break with a games such as tic-tac-toe and knock-off versions of Pacman and Frogger
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From online resources to those available in the center itself, there is a plethora of services available. However, a great number of these services are underutilized. “[Students should take advantage of the] NinerJobNet database if they are looking for a job for after they graduate or even part-time jobs,” said Senior Assistant Director of Publicity & Outreach for the University Career Center Rebecca Cody. Career advisors are offered by the Career Center that students from any major could take advantage of. These are trained individuals whose job is to help students make choices that will help them get a job post-graduation. These advisors are assigned based on major and can meet with students every weekday by appointment. “We have drop-in hours every day at certain times. Something like a quick resume critique would be an appropriate time for that. To make an appointment for something that would need more depth, [students] would need to call our office,” said Cody. “This person is somebody that can help with planning a job search, resume writing, practicing interviews and preparing for grad school if that’s the next step. Whatever it is, if it is a career-related concern it is something that this person can help students with.” For those who are undecided about their majors, the University Career Center offers a Career Assessement which can help you explore your interests, personality, work values and skills in finding the major and career that is most suited for you. The Career Center will also give you one-on-one assistance with building an ef-
fective cover letter and resume as well as help you build your interviewing skills. The University Career Center may be especially helpful to students about to graduate, says Cody. “Students that use the career center seem to have better luck in the job market when they are first graduating and coming out of college. “For seniors that are making their postgraduation plans, NinerJobNet has postings for jobs for full-time degree required positions and the opportunity to post their resume so they can be part of a resume referral service to employers.” Services are also offered to alumni of UNC Charlotte as well as current students. The first-year post-graduation alumni are offered the same services as current students, and for the following three years are able to set up meetings with a career advisor. After that alumni are eligible for a version of NinerJobNet designed specifically for those who have been out of school for a number of years. “The positions that they’re seeing through their NinerJobNet are looking for more experienced candidates and not entry level,” says Cody of the alumni NinerJobNet. For students just starting their time in college or those about to end it, the University Career Center is a free resource that can help with whatever the next step is. “There is this myth out there that you have to do it alone. That career planning is something that you have to figure out on your own. We really don’t want students to feel like that,” said Cody. “We have these great resources and we have people that can help, things that can help [students] succeed without feeling like ‘I’ve got to do this alone’.” The first Career Center event of the semester, WOW Career Carnival will take place in Atkins 150 on August 22. Later into the semester, the Career Center will host a Career & Public Service Expo, Part-Time Job Fair, Majors Day and NC Master’s & PhD Career Fair. If you are hoping to increase your postgraduation job prospects or simply find some academic security, the University Career Center is the place to be.
Employees at the Career Center are always eager to connect students to the resources they need. Photo by Barry Falls Jr
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The official 49ers football helmet unveiled
The white helmet is speckled with 49er green. Scrimmage and practice for the 49ers will begin this fall. Photo by Haley Twist.
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The Charlotte 49ers unveiled their football helmet on July 25 in a ceremony overlooking the nearly completed McCollRichardson Field. “We are really excited about this look,” said Charlotte 49ers head coach Brad Lambert. “We have put a lot of effort into highlighting our brand, and the logo really pops off this helmet. And from a truly football side, we showed several versions to our recruiting class and this white look was the overwhelming favorite.” On May 4, 2012, the 49ers announced their move to Conference USA, an FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) conference, effective for the 2013-14 season with football
beginning competition in the league in 2015. During the first two years, however, the 49ers will compete as an FCS independent school with the inaugural game scheduled for Aug. 31, 2013 vs. Campbell at McCollRichardson Field. Charlotte will begin to practice and scrimmage this fall at their new 15,300seat football stadium, as the first recruiting class is ready to report for their first year of college in August. “This is a great time for our program,” said Lambert. “The pieces are coming together. In less than a month we will have our student-athletes on campus. Everything we have been building for and planning for is getting closer and closer.”
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State-of-the-art EPIC building sets new standard for energy efficiency
This high bay structures lab, which spans up three floors, can be used to test and collect data from infrastructures built by bioengineering students.
Classrooms throughout the building are equipped with special air vents to accomodate the facility’s green chilll-beam HVAC system.
The EPIC building aims to be Charlotte’s hub for energy-efficient scientific research for engineering students and engineering companies alike. All photos by Barry Falls
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This semester, UNC Charlotte engineering students will have a brand new location to develop their skills with modern classrooms and materials for more advanced research. On June 26, school project leaders displayed the new Energy Production Infrastructure Center (EPIC) building. The $76 million dollar, 200,000 square-foot building is now the largest building on campus. According to the EPIC website, the building was formed in response to the need from industry to supply highly trained engineers qualified to meet the demands of the energy industry. The EPIC building houses many laboratories, work spaces and state-of-the-art classrooms throughout the floors to enhance student productivity and research. The building is divided into four different levels. EPIC Director Johan Enslin and other EPIC program offices are located on the first floor. The second floor is for electrical and computer engineering and the third floor is for civil and environmental engineering.
The ground floor houses large lecture halls and classrooms. New technologies in the building will allow engineers to have a larger focus on energy efficiency while conducting research. “Energy leaders around Charlotte came to the university and said that students need to have a more focused approach on energy education and energy research,” said Enslin. EPIC has collaborative education efforts with more than 250 energy companies around the region, such as Duke Energy, Siemens, AREVA and Westinghouse. Cooperation with these companies helps EPIC provide appropriate materials for students to have useful energy knowledge for the developing industry, as well as providing funding for the building. Students will also be working with employees of these energy companies who will be using the EPIC building and its technologies for testing purposes. “We are really collaborating not just internally but also externally with our industry partners,” said Enslin. Besides having energy efficient tools and labs for students, the building itself is
an energy-saving tool for the campus. The EPIC building is LEED-certified Gold by implementing some of the most advanced energy saving technologies. “Since we are an energy program, we also have to have an energy efficient building,” Enslin states. “It has all the features of a modern green building design.” With qualities such as a chill beam HVAC system, natural lighting and permeable rain gardens to treat storm runoff, the building gained the second highest certification offered by the U.S. Green Building Council. According to Enslin, the building is the first structure in North Carolina to use this new air conditioning system. The infrastructure center reduces energy costs by 30 percent, which abides by the new energy standards set by North Carolina Senate Bill 668 for all new state buildings. Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has been a key advocate in ensuring that Charlotte becomes an energy efficient and environmentally friendly industry hub. Boasting unique energy saving qualities, the EPIC building is another step in fulfilling Foxx’s goal.
Laboratories fills the EPIC building to give students more of a hands-on learning experience.
The ground floor lecture hall, which seats 312 students, boasts seats that vary in size and include power outlets. The design of the ceiling allows for the speaker at the front of the room to be heard perfectly in the back without having to raise their voice.
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Charlotte entering final season in A10 before the transition UNC Charlotte prepares for it’s last season in the Atlantic-10 conference before making the jump to Conference USA
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Niner Nation, if you are a fan of the Atlantic-10 conference, enjoy it while you can. This season will be the last time Charlotte will compete against the likes of Xavier, Saint Josephs, Richmond and all other Atlantic-10 foes. Starting in the 2013-14 academic year, Charlotte athletic teams will compete under a Conference USA banner. The jump to Conference USA became official at a press conference in May when UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois announced that the university had accepted the invitation. The fall of 2013 will certainly be one of the most significant and memorable times in the history of Charlotte athletics. Not only will the university be joining Conference USA, which they were previously a member from 1999 to 2005, but a Charlotte 49ers football team will take the field for the first time in school history.
The Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees Gene Johnson and the University’s Athletic Director Judy Rose discuss the conference change. Photo by Michael Stennett
Due to the lack of a gridiron presence, Charlotte was forced to leave Conference USA in 2005 and joined the Atlantic-10 where they have remained. The football team will have to play their first two seasons as an FCS independent, so they will not be an official member of Conference USA until 2015. “We have a unique opportunity to become one of the first football programs in
history to go from no football to FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) football in the minimum time allowed by NCAA regulations,” Chancellor Dubois said. All other 49er sports however, fall and spring, will compete against new Conference USA rivals right off the bat, no pun intended. For Charlotte the move to Conference USA introduces an assumed future in-state rivalry with East Carolina University. In the Atlantic 10 the 49ers never played against any conference opponents from the state of North Carolina. Geographically the closest school was Richmond. Louisiana Tech, University of North Texas, University of Texas at San Antonio and Florida International will accompany Charlotte in the move to Conference USA. “We not only found a conference to play in, but we found an FBS Conference. A top 10 basketball conference. A conference that includes regional rivals and holds national attention and it’s a conference that has
an in-state opponent to fight for bragging rights. It’s a strong conference across the board,” said UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics Judy Rose. In 2013 the new conference will provide fresh competition against unfamiliar opponents. As for this season, 49er athletics will begin their Atlantic-10 farewell tour starting this fall. Charlotte certainly had some success and will leave its mark in the Atlantic-10 after winning 36 conference championships among 13 sports in their short time as a part of the conference. Obviously, each current Charlotte team would love to leave their final stamp on the Atlantic-10 with a championship in the 2012-13 academic year, the last one as a member of that conference.
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Wartime artist sketches Niners in the crowd There is more to Marine infantryman Robert Bates’ art than meets the eye
Bates sits in the atrium of the Student Union sketching UNC Charlotte education major Rachel Mode.This particular picture took 35 minutes to sketch. Photo by Barry Falls Jr.
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In July I met with UNC Charlotte sophomore art major Robert Bates in the Student Union to watch him in action: sketching students on campus. We exchanged greetings and a handshake and he began scouting out a student in the Union. He spotted UNC Charlotte education major Rachel Mode sitting in the middle of the atrium area. He immediately walked up to her and asked if it was ok if he sketched a picture of her. She nodded aloofly as if she didn’t seem to understand the question. Bates sat down across from Mode, taking out a large black sketch pad and a few graphite pencils from a “Toy Story” zip-lock bag and began the outline. As Bates continued sketching Mode, a conversation developed. Organically, the young Marine made a connection with his art subject, and they began to talk about Bates’ history with the Marines and the role art plays in his life. About five minutes into the conversation, Mode looked in my direction as I snapped pictures and took notes. “What are you doing?” she asked. “I’m a reporter doing a story on Mr. Bates,” I said, trying to avoid joining into the conversation. I was just there to watch. “Oh, what is so newsworthy about him?” she said. While certainly not a hard question to answer, it was difficult to know where to begin. Bates did eight years in the Marine in-
fantry, along with three deployments. Two of those tours were to Afghanistan, where he served in the capacity of team leader, squad leader and war artist. According to Bates, he would sketch as often as his billet would allow him. “The sketches serve as my personal eye witness account of the war in Afghanistan,” Bates said. “I documented Marines relaxing on their downtime, standing post, on patrol, enemy prisoners of war in captivity, gun trucks destroyed by improvised explosive devices (I.E.D.) and hellfire missile strikes. You know, just another day at the office.” Since then, his art has been featured across the states.
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Several of Bates’ works, particularly sketches of firsthand accounts from Afghanistan, are part of the permanent combat art collection at the National Museum of the Marine Corp. In addition, his work chronicling the experiences of wounded U.S. troops in recovery is a part of an artist documentation of the wars for the Smithsonian Museum of American History. I gave Mode a shortened version of this
as Bates continued to sketch her. I asked about what was going through Bates’ mind as he sketched. He told me that he sometimes gets bored drawing the same typical angles of people and that he enjoyed finding a unique angle to sketch students. According to the artist there has been a large gap over the summer between his classes and his shift at work. This is when he sits down, often times in the Student Union to draw candid scenes of students on campus socializing or studying. Bates typically sketches his subjects at a fairly rapid pace: usually within 15-20 minutes, depending on how often that person shifts around. As far as finished work goes, Bates admits that they are usually complete within one day to several months. After this drawing was complete, Bates and Mode exchanged a few final remarks, a few nice-to-meet-yous, and we walked away. The conversation continued as he tells me more about how these interactions typically went. While in this instance the subject knew she was being sketched, Bates says that they only know about half the time. “Sometimes I like to keep it ambiguous,” he says about his often spontaneous sketches he completes on campus. However as he explained, this wasn’t the case for the showcase he organized earlier this year. Alongside three other artists, Bates put together “The Joe Bonham Project” on the
UNC Charlotte campus. Bates had spent time documenting the struggles of recovering Marines in hospitals beds. Through this experience a gallery was formed that helped produce a sobering image of the reality of war, such as the piece shown below. According to Bates, it was something that he had wanted to make public to UNC Charlotte from the very beginning. “Chronicling the recovery process of wounded Soldiers and Marines by telling their stories through art is an amazing experience,” Bates said. “The exhibit caught the attention of not only the school but several newspapers and local TV stations.” Through “The Joe Bonham Project” the artists involved left a lasting impression on visitors of wounded troops whose stories might have gone untold otherwise. I asked Bates if he planned to revisit the idea of sketching injured Marines somewhere down the line. “Revisit? Hell, I’m still actively engaged in it,” he said. Bates uses art for personal healing as well. He admits that the transition from Ma-
A drawing Bates did of Sgt. Jacks, who lost his leg in Afghanistan to an improvised explosive device in 2011. Photo courtesy of Robert Bates
rine life to life as a student and employee on campus has not always been a smooth one. Roughly 7% of the Marines experience post-traumatic stress disorder three months after coming home. Bates is one of them. According to the young illustrator, he continues to use art to manage this. “Hours after my vehicle took a direct hit from an enemy placed I.E.D., I immediately turned to art,” Bates said. “I continued to pump out sketches there, and I’ll continue to pump them out here. Not only does it help me heal, it also helps others heal, too. It’s a two-for-one deal.” Bates plans to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts degree in illustration. He hopes to gain experience teaching art at a high school level before shifting to a University classroom. In the meantime, expect Bates’ work to be featured frequently in the Niner Times.
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All-day breakfast, fried pickles and a late-night diner: Dining on campus expands in many forms
Outtakes and transport them to any area on campus they desire. “We will have our Outtakes on campus at East Deck in the mornings outfitted with breakfast pastries, bottled beverages and Outtakes ‘Grab n’ Go’ sandwiches and salads,” said Lademann. “Later in the morning it will move to Barnard and we will add a cupcake component featuring [a] triple chocolate mocha [cupcake], red velvet with cream cheese frosting, lemon raspberry and vanilla birthday cake, just to name a few.” To remain updated as to where the “Strike it Cold” cart will roam on campus, follow @ChartwellsUNCC on Twitter. EPIC hunger For those who are often in the new EPIC building or in other parts of the Charlotte Research Institute (CRI), the Hays Baseball Stadium Concession will be open during lunch hours. “We will try to have some favorites up there like chicken tenders, Angus burgers, sandwiches and salads along with baseball concession sunflower seeds and peanuts, and we are going to serve cupcakes at this location too,” said Lademann.
The 2012-13 school year will hold many dining changes and menu expansions on campus, bringing the student body even more options. Photo by Barry Falls Jr
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UNC Charlotte’s dining options continue to modernize with the addition of a new Bojangles’ menu, campus food trucks and the promising future of a South Village twostory eatery. Bojangles’ expansion Last year it was campus’s Chick-fil-A that began to feature an expanded menu, and the fall of 2012 will be the first year of all-day breakfast and other popular biscuits at the UNC Charlotte Bojangles’, along with some other new additions. The expanded menu will feature the breakfast favorites like sausage biscuits and bacon, egg and cheese, but will also have some new side items including macaroni and cheese, cajun pinto beans and dirty rice. Bojangles’, expanding their location in the Main Street Market in the Cone Center, will still serve the basics and more, such as chicken supremes, roasted chicken bites, rice bowls, cajun filet biscuits and seasoned french fries, but will not be adding the bone-in chicken varieties served at offcampus Bojangles’ locations. For dessert the campus Bojangles’ will offer bo-berry biscuits, sweet potato pie and cinnamon pecan twists. And for those sweet tea lovers, Bojangles’ plans to offer it in single servings and by the gallon. These new menu items will also be avail-
able in the Bojangles’ locations in the Student Activities Center (SAC) while games are being held there. Because of these breakfast options, Bojangles’ will open at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays. Grill Nation’s cuisine Prospector will also house a change in dining with the departure of Smashers. But there to replace it is the new Grill Nation. This option could appeal to meat lovers with whole-meat burgers and sliders but will also feature things like grilled cheese to go along with the soup and salad bar in front of Salsarita’s. UNC Charlotte’s Executive Chef Roger Lademann shared that some of the most interesting items on the Grill Nation menu are the buffalo blue crispy chicken sandwich, the taco chicken sandwich and the mile high burger, and will be available for limited-time offers. “You will still be able to create your own [burger] from our fresh made burgers,” said Lademann, which is similar to Grill Nation’s predecessor Smashers. “This year we are baking the rolls in the bake shop on campus so a fresh-toasted roll encases your creation.” Fiesty’s additional flavors Downstairs from Grill Nation, Fiesty’s Franks & Fries will be following suit with the addition of limited-time offers, with treats like sweet potato fries and more. Added to the hot dog menu will be the
ultimate grilled cheese dog and the reuben dog with sides such as fried green beans and better dipped pickles with different dipping sauces. Campus food trucks Outside of the campus buildings a new dining option will be available starting this fall: food trucks. There will be three food trucks in the high-traffic areas of campus during the weekdays, such as outside Prospector. While the vendors have not yet been confirmed, UNC Charlotte is looking into Herban Legends. “They will feature some cool street foods that will be changing daily,” said Lademann. One thing for students to keep in mind, though, is that Declining Balance and 49er cards will not be accepted at these food trucks since the vendors are not affiliated with UNC Charlotte. But the standard cash, debit or credit card options will be available. “Strike it Cold” cart In addition to the food trucks, there will now be a mobile Outtakes roaming around on campus for those on the go. “As flexible as the food trucks are, this is even more flexible,” said Gina Capetanakis, the Managing Director of Chartwells. Dubbed the “Strike it Cold” cart, the vehicle is a golf cart with refrigeration, allowing the drivers to take select foods from
South Village dining highlights The construction of South Village promises students another south dining hall in the future of UNC Charlotte. “South Village is going to be spectacular for campus; it will be a state-of-the-art facility for even 10 years after it is built,” raved Lademann. Located behind and beside the Sanford and Moore highrises will be the new twostory South Village dining hall. The lower level will be similar to Crown Commons but 3-4 years newer. With food served buffet style the dining hall will include various stations. “You have a European-style kitchen creating all your entrée favorites: a wok area for Asian cooking, two pizza ovens for fresh, hand-tossed [pizza], a finishing bakery with an ice cream case, the center island that houses cook-to-order stations, a deli with a wood stone oven to toast your sandwich and a salad selection with a round evo grill for hot proteins,” said Lademann. “Did I forget there is also a Grill station on the end for all the favorites?” According to Lou Ann Lamb, UNC Charlotte’s Marketing Director for Business Services, there will be plentiful seating with a deck that will overlook the woods and Davis Lake next to Memorial Hall. There are no exact chair counts at this time but the building is expected to be able to seat between 800-900 people. The upper level of the dining hall will
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include various spots for students to socialize, like a huge outdoor terrace designed to wrap around the building. There will also be a large student lounge with two hanging fireplaces and plenty of flat-screen televisions for a cozy hang-out spot. A campus bakery will also be located on the upper level with glass walls so that students can watch their baked goods being made freshly from scratch. The bakery will include a retail counter where students can buy a variety of baked goods including cookies, cakes and muffins. “The culinary team will be on stage each day since there is very little back-of-thehouse; we will produce food right in front of the guest,” said Lademann. A take-out area will be on the second floor in order for students to use their meal swipes for to-go purposes, and there will also be a retail venue where a diner-style restaurant will be available to students all day with late-night service. According to Ray Galleno, UNC Charlotte’s Director of Auxiliary Services, the South Village dining hall is expected to be completed in the 2014 spring semester.
The location of the upcoming South Village dining facility that will overlook Davis Lake Photo courtesy Perkins Eastman
Beverages and vending In addition to the changes in on-campus dining, there is an updated beverage and vending agreement at UNC Charlotte. Coca-Cola products will be the official beverage of Charlotte 49er athletics. Those products will be served at all athletic practice and competition facilities, according to the new agreement. As far as the dining venues on campus, Pepsi products will be the exclusive beverage provider. When it comes to the four Outtakes locations on campus, Pepsi products will get 60 percent of shelf space while Coke products and other brands will get 40 percent. According to the agreement customers should not notice any difference in the brand choices offered than that of previous years. Beverage vending machines will remain non-exclusive to a certain brand of product and Pepsi and Coke products will be dispersed 50-50. “This agreement was in the best interest of the University as a whole,” said Rick Torres, UNC Charlotte’s Business Services Program Manager for Reprographics, Vending and ATMs, saying that other schools have exclusivity contracts with one specific brand which doesn’t allow students to enjoy multiple products. “Our contracts allow more freedom for consumer preference.”
An artist rendering of the upcoming South Village dining facility. Photo courtesy of Perkins Eastman
The new Bojangles’ will have an expanded menu along with a greater space to prepare and serve food. Photo by Barry Falls Jr
For more UNC Charlotte dining or business information and updates, follow Auxiliary Services on Twitter: @UNCCaux @UNCCdining @ChartwellsUNCC Campus dining favorites such as Wendy’s and Chick-Fil-A will continue to serve the student body. Photos by Barry Falls Jr
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Police and Public Safety Department help to subdue crime on campus Chief of police Jeffrey Baker explains how the department is keeping campus crime rates down
Campus police monitor the campus all day and night in patrol cars such as the one pictured above. Photo by Oleg Zigalenko
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Despite rising crime rates in the city of Charlotte, the University Area appears to be a well-patrolled, safe place to be, based on campus crime statistcs. Across the nation, an average of 38.17 crimes occur per every 1,000 citizens. North Carolina as a whole is slightly lower than this average, with 38.11 crimes per 1,000 citizens. Charlotte works to pull up the state average, with an average of 47.02 crimes per 1,000 people, according to an online service called Neighborhood Scout. The city, which is home to over 730,000 people, was ranked by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the top 25 American cities with large populations in terms of crime occurrences in 2010.
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Jeffrey Baker, chief of police for the Police and Public Safety Department (PPS) at UNC Charlotte, says that despite the crime rate in the surrounding area, UNC Charlotte is a safe place to be. Compared to the rest of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg re-
gion, the crime rate is “extremely low. It’s not what I think, it’s what I know,” said Baker. “We work very closely with [Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD)] and that’s important as well. The partnership that we have with CMPD is with the university division, but I can assure you that the comparative crime rates are unbelievably low.” Since coming to UNC Charlotte as the chief of police, Baker says that campus crime rates have dropped 30 percent. Baker attributes this decrease to the combined efforts of Chancellor Philip Dubois and the 40 officers who are a part of the campus police squad. “Some of the factors that contribute to [the decrease in crime are that] the chancellor funded those sky towers. Combined with that we have strategic patrols that work the parking lots, walk the parking lots, ride bicycles. We work the parking decks on foot,” said Baker. For example, according to statistics from PPS, in 2010, 244 instances of larceny (including larceny from cars, buildings and other) were reported to campus police, but in 2011 only 190 incidents were reported. Another change that has assisted in the decreaing crime rate is the use of the 300 plus blue emergency phones scattered across campus in “high concentrated areas where students go the most,” said Baker. From these phones, an individual in danger needs to simply press the help button and a member of PPS will be immediately informed of their location. While campus police work to make campus safe, Baker says that crime is impossible to completely eliminate. “When a crime does occur on a university, all of a sudden it’s like ‘oh! How could this happen?’ When really it happens because crime happens. It’s really a tough road
sometimes,” said Baker. “Sometimes crime occurs and we’ve tried everything we can to keep it away and stop it, suppress it, but sometimes crime occurs.” Because crime is inevitable on a campus with over 30,000 students, faculty and staff members, it is important for everyone to have a hand in their own safety on campus, Baker says. Baker advises that anybody, student or otherwise, should always be aware of their surroundings and make sure that their belongings are secure. “And then the other thing is, walk with someone when you can. Try to always avoid being isolated,” said Baker. “And if you do that, you’ll be real safe.” As campus and the surrounding community grows, Baker projects that more officers will have to be added to the campus police force in order to effectively protect everyone on campus and those in the University Area. “Campuses that are constantly expanding, growing, they’re urban. And you have to have a vibrant and energetic police force to help protect that community. You look at our community,” said Baker. “We have probably 30,000 people here. CMPD with the enforcement of law there’s another 20,000. So we really have a community of maybe approximately 45 or 50 thousand people that we support. We want to make certain that when we do that we can do it adequately.”
There are more than 300 blue light emergency phones located throughout the UNC Charlotte campus. Photo by Oleg Zigalenko
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49er football gets closer as the stadium reaches completion er vantage point to the action come 2013. The very same red brick that lines the walkways of Charlotte's campus was used in the construction of the stadium to keep a consistent theme throughout. The main spectacle of the stadium is the team field house that sits center stage and eliminates an entire wing of stadium seating because of its size. Directly opposite of the field house are the main gates for entry. The unique gates emulate the same style of entry that is featured in only just a few other teams' fields, professional and college. But another important aspect of 49er
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The construction status of the McColl-Richardson Field as of August 7, 2012. Photo by Barry Falls Jr
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49er fever has exploded all across campus since construction began on McCollRichardson Field on April 28, 2011. Fans and students alike have longawaited the arrival of 49er football. The excitement around the 2013 season is continuing to grow exponentially.
The work to build the 49er football stadium, the newest monument in Charlotte's ever-expanding history, has finally reached the first stage of completion. All of Niner Nation has earned something to take pride in. McColl-Richardson Field was drafted with expansion in mind. The new stadium features a playing field below the surface level of the entry gates that gives fans a clos-
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football has yet to be built. Based on the growth in attendance over the next few years, Charlotte will elect to expand the stadium seating. The stadium can already hold 15,300 fans in its seats but will
be able to hold 40,000 pending the further expansion. The potential for increasing attendance only bodes well for Charlotte's notoriety as it quickly jumps into the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) in 2015. For the first two years, however, Charlotte will be an FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) Independent school. In an interview with 730 ESPN Radio, 49ers head coach, Brad Lambert, stated that he anticipates practices to pick up by the end of September. Practices will be every Saturday and will be open to the public. The first scrimmage at McColl-Richardson Field will be Oct. 20, 2012, which will also be open to the public. Charlotte fans will not have to sit out the entire 2012 college football season without football in its own backyard. There will be plenty of excitement with the anticipation of what is to come during the 2013 season. Charlotte's new home for Saturdays will give being a part of Niner Nation a completely different definition. Until then, students will have to wait until next August for game day while the rest of the area prepares itself for 49er football to begin.
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Ordering textbooks is at the top of every student’s to-do list at the beginning of each semester of classes, and it seems simple enough. But with the growing number of options and prices there are various things to consider before making the purchase. Today’s options include renting and purchasing hard copy textbooks or choosing an e-textbook. Most current textbooks are available for many mainstream e-readers and tablets such as Barnes and Noble’s Nook, Amazon’s Kindle and Apple’s iPad. Many students have chosen to embrace this innovative technology. The cut-out to the right is a simple way to determine which textbook option is best for each student. Take the quiz to see if a textbook or etextbook is the right way to go, along with whether you should rent or purchase.
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Men’s soccer prepares for another hit season
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This year’s 49er men’s soccer team is primed to take the final step and stand at the top of the College Cup podium in December. Last season the Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer team swept through the NCAA tournament and eventually fell to the University of North Carolina in the championship match. The most obvious difference between last season’s team and this team will be who is at the helm. After receiving multiple 2011 Coach of the Year awards, Jeremy Gunn re-
b signed as Charlotte’s head coach and accepted the position as head coach at Stanford University. Enter Kevin Langan. Langan was named the 49ers men’s head soccer coach in January. He served as the associate head coach on last year’s College Cup finalist team and has been part of the coaching staff since 2009. The 49ers have seen an improvement in win totals each year since Langan put on green and white. Judy Rose, UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics, was extremely excited to announce Langan’s hiring in January when she claimed “Kevin has been an integral part of the success of our soccer pro-
c gram. We are thrilled that he has decided to take over the reigns as head coach. “I am confident that the continuity of his leadership along with his strong knowledge of soccer will provide a smooth transition for our returning players and will be extremely attractive to prospective players.” Another addition to the men’s soccer coaching staff came in May when Coach Langan announced the hiring of Jason Osborne as an assistant coach. Osborne and Coach Kyle Gookins will help Langan guide Charlotte to success from the sidelines this season. Osborne, who has coaching experience at Gardner-Webb University, was extremely excited to have to opportunity to coach the 49ers. “I am very honored to have the opportunity to work at Charlotte,” Osborne said. “Having the chance to work with some of the top soccer players in the country and to continue my coaching career under Kevin Langan is an unbelievable opportunity. I cannot wait to begin.” Although they lost the services of standout players Charles Rodriguez, Evan James and Isaac Cowles to the pros, the majority of players from last year’s College Cup finalist team have returned for another year. The team will also include the addition of David Mayer and Dominic Bonilla who both played for the University of Akron before transferring to Charlotte. Bonilla and Mayer advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament before falling to Charlotte, 1-nil. This season Charlotte will be challenged by a tough schedule highlighted by strong out-of-conference opponents. Six of the schools that the 49ers will face were 2011 NCAA tournament participants. The first four games of the season, including an exhibition match against Gardner-Webb on Aug. 18, will take place on home turf at Transamerica Field. After that, other than one home match
d against South Carolina on September 12, the 49ers will take their show on the road for the entire month of September with away matches against Stony Brook, Kentucky, UNC Greensboro, Elon and UCF. Jam-packed with critical conference games, October will be the busiest month of the season for Charlotte. After a couple of road games in Richmond, V.A. against VCU and Richmond University, the 49ers return to Transamerica Field for a four-game home stretch against Fordham, La Salle, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The month will end with a Midwest tour when the 49ers visit Saint Louis and Butler. November begins with the final regular season match: a home game against George Washington. By then Coach Langan will have his 49ers ready to match the postseason dominance the program displayed last season. On Nov. 8-11 Charlotte will compete in the Atlantic-10 tournament for the last time before joining Conference USA for the 2013-14 academic calendar year. Conveniently, this season’s Atlantic-10 tournament will take place in the 49ers’ backyard at Transamerica Field. “Last year’s squad celebrated the most successful season in the program’s history,” Coach Langan said. “We are confident of continuing this great tradition here at Charlotte. We will be striving to become A10 Champions in our last year in the conference.” a. Coach Langan was named the 49ers men’s head coach last January. b. #5 Thomas Allen jumps for the ball against Xavier in a rainy game last October. c. Keeper Klay Davis takes a good kick against the Charlotte Eagles in a game from last March. d. #7 Owen Darby keeps Dayton from having the ball last October. Photos by Chris Crews and Michael Stennett
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8 things every college freshman should know Lee Pham
Every incoming student at UNC Charlotte, whether he or she is a transfer or firsttimer, goes through the whole transition ordeal. Students can prepare for college life but in reality most of what you learn simply comes from being or living on campus. And though the college experience is different for everyone, here are eight things that you should learn by the time you leave UNC Charlotte:
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Not you, your friends or family, not even your advisor has all the answers to everything you’re concerned about. There are just too many factors in life to pinpoint the ‘right way to live.’ Everyone is on their own pursuit of happiness and there is no certainty when it comes to finding it.
Every student has to find the right fulcrum point between fun and failing. There is room for error, however, and any successful student has to realize that you work hard to play hard. These are the golden years and to some degree many responsibilities that fall on the shoulders of people living in the real world might not apply until we graduate. Don’t be afraid to try new things.
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The Residence Dining Hall (RDH) might not be your first choice compared to Crown Commons, but highrise residents can enjoy a redeeming quality from the aging dining hall: grilled cheese. That’s right, RDH offers a made-to-order grill service with the warmest, greasiest and cheesiest sandwiches that meal plans can buy. BONUS: Ask for a patty melt. You won’t be disappointed.
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You won’t ever regret having a few extra bottles of Febreze laying around. Use them in your dorm, apartment, bathroom or car to mask any questionable smells. You can even wear dirty laundry confidentially with a few sprays knowing that no one can tell the difference between real fresh linen and the scent. And for those who need a quick alternative to the bottle, grab some dryer sheets and stuff the vents.
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Money, or lack thereof, is a recurring problem that rears its head around every corner. It’s not cheap to live on your own and for many, college is a first real taste of independence. Budgeting can become your worst enemy. Bank overdrafts and frequent calls home for money are all but uncommon. They say money can’t buy happiness, but extra cash sure does help.
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Change is a natural result of growing up, but there’s something about going to college that can really inspire change, or at least open up your perspective on everything from your life to your relationships with other people. Chances are you aren’t attending UNC Charlotte with every one of your best friends from high school, so don’t be surprised when you all get together after being away from a while to find that nothing is as stagnant and everlasting as you once thought. People, interests and opinions are always evolving.
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Don’t let excuses like the “commuter school label” or haters skew your chances at having a great run at UNC Charlotte. Make some friends, enjoy the freshmen dorms, rally at parties, go to some 49er sporting events and don’t take the little matters too seriously.
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The Master Plan: Physical changes in the future of the university Patrick Bogans A&E Editor
UNC Charlotte has developed considerably over the past few years. With the additions of new academic buildings, programs and research, along with the admissions of thousands of students, UNC Charlotte continues to be one of the largest and most diverse urban research institutions in the Southeast. In 2010, UNC Charlotte developed a plan to help manage the expansion on campus for its upcoming years. The development plan, known as "Building North Carolina's Urban Research University: UNC Charlotte Master Plan 2010," addresses development, academics and social issues to be faced in the near future. The Master Plan provides a vast amount of specific ideals to help strengthen the collegiate experience, create memorable places and engage with the larger community. Here are some of the future expasion plans for the UNC Charlotte campus. All design concept art courtesy of Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners
Design concept for the revamped Belk Tower area. Design concept for the North Mall green space.
The university has plans for placement and development of the CATS LYNX light rail extension to UNC Charlotte by 2017. There will be three stops for the light rail in University City, with one on the main campus of UNC Charlotte. This stop will be located in the North Campus. Along with the stop on campus, to fully take advantage of the center city link, UNC Charlotte has plans for development of new student residence halls and the North Mall. The North Mall will be a green space walkway which will lead to the new residence halls and other buildings, as well as to the new LYNX rail station. This area will be developed on alreadyused land to preserve existing natural landscapes on campus.
Design concept for the elevated pedestrian walkway connecting the core of campus to the football stadium in the CRI.
Home is where the heart is, so that is why the heart of campus will be revamped with vibrant and new facilities and conveniences. A new science building, full of new laboratory space and classrooms, will be built upon the parking lot next to the Student Union and across from Woodward. This building will also help lessen the distance between the Charlotte Research
Institute (CRI) and the core of campus. There will be a elevated pedestrian walkway connecting from the third floor of this new science building extending to McColl-Richardson football stadium. This will aid with traffic to and from the stadium on game days, along with helping the student population with communication and traveling issues between the two areas of campus.
The Denny building complex will be replaced with two new academic buildings. This will allow for more than 100,000 square feet of space to be added to the area surrounding the Belk Tower to make it more of a prominent gathering space for student life. To accommodate the ever-increasing and diverse population, new residential villages on campus will provide new living spaces for everyone attending the University. The most unique of the proposed village projects is the Mallard Creek Church Road Village. To coincide with the new Light Rail station on Mallard Creek Church Road, there will be an adjacent apartment development with around 750 apartments for a diverse community of UNC Charlotte attendees.
Design concept for the South Village residence area.
There will also be new residence halls for upperclassmen in the Northern and Eastern areas of campus. Finally, a new South Village area will be revamped for the main entrance of campus. Beneficial changes to the existing highrises along with new highrise buildings will be added to this location. The new highrises will add around 1,150 new beds to campus. A new parking deck and one new highrise will be ready for next fall. This year, along with South Village construction, the McColl-Richardson Stadium and the new Charlotte Research Instituteparking deck will be completed. The PORTAL building will begin construction and the Phase X residence hall will continue to be constructed for openings late next year.
Design concept for the Proposed Music Performance Building and Arts Walk. All design concept art courtesy of Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners
There are three big plans to further develop the arts and culture corner of campus, with the proposed Music Performance Building, Garden Welcome Center and Arts Walk. The proposed Music Performance Building will greet those coming from the eastern entrance of campus, and will give the campus more academic and music rehearsal space, along with a 1,500-seat
multi-purpose performance hall. The Garden Welcome Center will also be planted on that area of campus. The center will combine with the Botanical Gardens to provide an initial warm welcome for those entering on the eastern side of campus. Finally, the Arts Walk will connect the new Performance Building with the already existent Arts district.
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Ditch your car: Alternative ways to get around campus and the University area off-campus need to present a specific bus pass or pay a boarding fee of $2. CATS city buses also stop on campus. Routes 11 and 29 stop in front of the East Decks. Route 11 serves all of North Tryon Street until it reaches downtown Charlotte and Route 29 serves North Sharon Amity Road until it reaches SouthPark Mall.
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The Yellow Line Route 47 will be extended this year to serve the highrise residents who have parking assignments in North Deck. Photo by Michael Stennent.
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With rising parking rates and fluctuating gas prices, keeping a vehicle on campus is not always manageable on a college budget. At UNC Charlotte, Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) offers a variety of modes of transportation designed to help those trying to avoid the hassle and cost of having a vehicle on campus. Residents living on or around campus can comfortably commute without a vehicle using services such as campus shuttles, Charlotte Area Transit System buses, Hertz on Demand and SafeRide. There are three different types of campus shuttles, all with different routes to accommodate various areas of the campus. The Red Line The Red Line Route 50 is the Charlotte Research Institute cross-campus shuttle. The bus covers stops at Lot 6 to the East Decks, Student Union and up to the Charlotte Research Institute (CRI). This route runs Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday
from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Yellow Line The Yellow Line Route 47 is now the South Campus loop. The route goes from the highrise residence halls to North Deck and back to the core of campus. The Yellow Line has extended route times this year to accommodate freshmen living in the highrises who have to park at North Deck. It will run Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Green Line The Green Line Route 49 is the route that ventures off campus, serving offcampus living locations such as 901 Place, University Village and The Flats at Mallard Creek. It finishes at the Regal Starlight Stadium 14. The Green Line runs Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All stops within the limits of campus are free. Those using the Green Line for stops
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SafeRide is another way around campus. During its daytime hours (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) on weekdays, SafeRide will provide scheduled and on-demand disability transportation for those registered for the service. Those who need to register with the service need to fill out the Medical Verification Request Form and return the form to the Office of Disability Services, located in Fretwell 230. Those who are in need of temporary transportation arrangements can also arrange for transport through the office by calling 704-687-4335. After completion of the form, a verification notice will be e-mailed within 24 hours. Beginning August 18, 2012 SafeRide will be changing its evening transport service for the general university population. Saferide will be switching from ondemand pick-up to a route with regular stops and scheduling. These scheduled stops will occur every 15 to 20 minutes, Monday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. PaTS is working on a GPS tracking service of SafeRide vans for smartphone users and hopes to have that feature up and running at the beginning of the fall semester. Hertz on Demand PaTS also offers Hertz on Demand, a car rental service for those looking for a behind-the-wheel option. Qualified drivers can rent a vehicle for Yellow Line Stops (weekend) Scott, Robinson, East Deck 1, Student Health Center, North Deck, Woodward, CHHS/ Student Union, Fretwell
spontaneous needs. For $9.50 per hour, a student can rent a Nissan Altima or for $10 per hour, a student can rent a Chevrolet Equinox. This rate includes gas, insurance, GPS navigation, 24-hour roadside assistance and more. As a UNC Charlotte student, staff or faculty member, there is no enrollment fee. Those interested can sign up online through the PaTS website or call 877-6544400. Finally, owning a bike on campus is also a great way to get from class to class. There are numerous bike rack locations throughout the campus. Using one of the many alternatives suggested by PaTS is a win-win for the university and for your wallet.
SafeRide Evening Transport Stops: • Student Union at bus shelter • Miltimore Hall • Wallis Hall • Witherspoon Hall • Maple Hall at Lot 16 • Hickory Hall at Mary Alexander • North Deck at bus shelter • Motorsports at Robert Snyder • Duke Hall at Robert Snyder • EPIC at Phillips Rd. • SAC by loading dock near Woodward courtyard • Lot 7 beside Cone Deck by Belk Gym • Reese Bldg. at Broadrick Blvd by Colvard curb • MSU Lot • Scott Hall • Robinson Hall • East Deck 2 at bus shelter • Lot 5A • Martin Village at Lot 6 by building P • Lot 6A • Greek Village by the mailboxes and building 8 • Hawthorn Hall • Fretwell at bus shelter between back of Fretwell and McEniry • Atkins Library at Library Lane entrance
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Parking and Transportation Services sets students straight about Twitter rumors Barry Falls Jr Mana g i n g e d i t o r
The Twittersphere has been buzzing with complaints about the prices of UNC Charlotte parking permits this year, which now cost $415 for a full year beginning the fall semester. This price has fueled a mild uproar from students, taking to social networking sites like Twitter to voice their opinions on the matter. “[They had] better be valet parking my car,” tweeted several students. The hashtags #hellno and #greedy were often partnered with the tweets. There is nothing particularly new about UNC Charlotte students complaining about parking services from the permit prices to the citation fees to the sometimes lengthy distance from housing. But one rumor circulating on Twitter has prompted Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS) to set some students straight. The circulating Tweet stated that UNC Charlotte makes $11.2 million in one year from student parking passes, a gross fabrication. According to a recent post from the PaTS website, the PaTS staff was a bit distressed
that many students began retweeting this rumor without bothering to check if it were valid. The misunderstanding motivated PaTS to release the 2012 fiscal numbers to address the rumors:
Permit sales income = $6.5 million Debt payments for decks that are already built = $3 million Money paid toward building the new South Village deck = $4 million This information was provided by the Business Officer for UNC Charlotte Business Services, who was understandably befuddled by the rumors. According to the post, almost all the money from parking permit sales and Visitor Parking charges goes into designing and constructing new decks, paying back construction bonds on existing decks and maintaining and up-keeping all lots and decks on campus, which includes replacing lights, repairing surfaces, repainting stripes and more. The numbers above indicate that PaTS spent more money this fiscal year than they
Construction staff are hard at work at the “South Village” parking lot (once known as the high rise parking lot).
earned by approximately half a million dollars. PaTS also took the opportunity to address another concern that students were having about parking citations. The money taken from citation fines are not used by the University.
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Instead, the money is forwarded to the State of North Carolina, which is then allocated to local public grade schools. PaTS encourages students to Tweet them @unccparking if there are any questions regarding parking on campus.
Democratic National Convention approaches And with the event comes exciting opportunities for students to get involved Barry Falls Jr Mana g i n g e d i t o r
When it was announced that the Democratice National Convention will take place in Charlotte, it launched the Queen City into the spotlight. With the media attention comes lots of money streaming into Charlotte businesses and firms. Based on past convention num-
bers, local convention organizers have predicted that the convention will bring 150200 million dollars to the city. It is an exciting time for Charlotte, and UNC Charlotte is using the occasion to create an educational program that will help students network and develop real-world skills. The initiative, called the 49er Democracy Experience, is a nonpartisan activity with
The 2012 Democratic National Convention logo unveiled at Time Warner Cable Arena. Photo courtesy of MCT Campus
practical value for anyone interested in the American political process. “The experience will enhance student knowledge of the democratic process, promote the University’s intellectual capital and leave a lasting legacy among students, faculty and the greater Charlotte community,” said Joan Lorden, UNC Charlotte’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. A site was launched last November that has helped students familiarize themselves with the convention and various ways that they can get involved. Alongside other colleges in the Charlotte area, UNC Charlotte faculty will help put together the educational programs. The academic portion of the experience includes a “Political Convention Curriculum” for the spring 2012 semester, with plans to do the same for the fall semester. Scholarships through The Washington Center will also be available. “UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health and social needs of the greater Charlotte region,” said Lorden.
Volunteer opportunities • CNN is looking for 20 students to assist as volunteers with their covention coverage, generally as runners. • Microsoft is looking for several student volunteers to pick up credentials and deliver them to Microsoft’s team. • Univision is looking for up to four student volunteers. • NC Victory campaign is seeking volunteers to assist with recruitment and management. • North Carolina Organizing for America is President Obama’s grass roots organization that is seeking volunteers to help with recruitment and management. For more information on DNC opportunities visit: democracyexperience.uncc.edu
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UNC Charlotte programs give students a competitive edge Eden Creamer
program ranks number 41 in the nation. This program has been at UNC Charlotte for over a decade and nearly 300 students have graduated with this degree.
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College is heavily influenced by competition- competition to be accepted and learn the skills necessary to have an edge over those vying for the same jobs after graduation. The competitive job market makes it important to attend a university with a well-respected program.
• The part-time Masters in Business Administration program was also ranked by the U.S. News and World Record to be number 55 in the country. According to the study there are a little over 300 students enrolled in this program. Northwestern University, which has the highest ranking according to the study, has over 900 students enrolled in the program.
• UNC Charlotte has two undergraduate programs and almost a dozen graduate programs that boast national rankings. • UNC Charlotte’s undergraduate business program was ranked eighty-eighth in the country, based on a 2011 report by the U.S. News and World Record. • The Belk College of Business offers three undergraduate degrees: Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Business Administration and Economics. • The undergraduate program for engineering is ranked number 92 in the country, also based on the 2011 U.S. News and World Record report. Programs offered in the William States Lee College of Engineering are the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Me-
The College of Health and Human Services. Photo by Barry Falls Jr
chanical Engineering and Systems Engineering. • The U.S. News and World Record report ranks several of the graduate programs at UNC Charlotte in the top 100 in the nation. The graduate anesthesia program for nursing students is ranked number 22, tied for this position with California State University at Fullerton, the Mayo School of Health Sciences and University of Michigan at Flint. Overall the nursing program ranks number 127 in the country. • UNC Charlotte’s Master of Health Administration
• Graduate programs in education at UNC Charlotte is also ranked according to the report. Tied with Washington State University and the University of South Florida, the education program is ranked number 84 in the nation. Compared to Washington State University, there are twice as many students enrolled in the program at UNC Charlotte and the tuition is half of that at Washington State. As more and more students graduate each year and enter the workforce, jobs become harder to come by. Graduating from a competitive and respected university becomes more important with each year. While other universities may have higher rankings than UNC Charlotte, 49ers can rest assured knowing that their tuition dollars are going to a top university.
SOAR 2012 SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Regristration) sessions are designed to prepare freshmen for their first year at UNC Charlotte by introducing them to the campus resources and registration for the fall semester.This summer freshmen had the opportunity to explore all the student organizations on campus.
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Lights, camera, action: Niner TV is back
We talk to the producers of Niner TV’s programs to find out what’s in store this season Barry Falls Jr Mana g i n g e d i t o r
“Niner News” For those familiar with the previous season of “Niner News,” the format will look similar with news first and sports last. However the producer of “Niner News,” Emily Kupsky, says that the producers plan to have more short stories and longer interviews each show. This season the hosts of “Niner News” will be on the studio green screen to keep continuity from previous seasons. Like in previous episodes, reporters will be on location for individual stories. Megan Hennings is the host of “Niner News.” “She brings a lot of energy and great ideas to the table each week,” Kupsky said. “We hope to get her out and interacting with more students this year.” Andrew Baker is the host for “Niner Access,” the sports segment. He is also the assistant producer for “Niner News” and is in charge of “Niner Access” each week. Viewers of “Niner News” will see Baker reviewing various sporting events and interviewing student athletes. The biggest event “Niner News” is planning to cover this semester is the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. According to Kupsky, “Niner News” will be doing a pre-DNC segment talking with political professors about the importance of the convention and about the overall impact on UNC Charlotte. “Our big show focusing on the DNC will be the week after the convention,” Kupsky said. “Print Error” “Colby Hopkins and Erika Metzger did a phenomenal job bringing that world that the five of us created to life,” said executive producer of the show Patrick Wisniewski of the first ever Niner TV sitcom, “Print Error.” “Our goal is make people laugh and be entertained. Just like viewers have fun watching the show, we have so much fun making it.” “Print Error” centers around a dysfunctional staff of writers who put together a fictional college newspaper. While the show drew inspiration from the sometimes absurd but still grounded sitcoms such as “The Office” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the second season brings in a more “Community”-like atmosphere to the show, according to Wisniewski. “I don’t want to spoil much but you are going to see a very different newsroom then you saw last season,” Wisniewski said of the plot progression from the last season to this
one, which involves new romantic relationships and a change of cast. “You are going to see how all the changes affect ‘The Paper.’ I would say that our main theme of this season is change and how people deal with change.” This season the cast and producers of “Print Error” partnered with the Film Studies program on campus. Rodney Stringfellow taught a Sitcom Production class where members of the original writing team and new students wrote the scripts for this season and filmed some of the episodes. “It was great to bring in some new ideas from people who have never done anything like this before. I think we learned so much from that,” Wisniewski said. Currently, “Print Error” is scheduled to premiere in September and conclude toward the end of the semester. “Around the Crown” According to the program’s producer Cameron Gross, the idea for “Around the Crown” came during a group discussion while on a Niner TV retreat last January. “We were discussing what we could do to connect to more students,” Gross said. “We came to the conclusion that a lifestyle show about places to go in Charlotte would get some attention from students.” As a Charlotte native, Gross is familiar with many of Charlotte’s hotspots for dining or entertainment. Still, he tries to always visit new places around the city. “A lot of restaurants and bars and music venues don’t really reach out to market to UNC Charlotte students,” Gross said. “They really seem to rely on word of mouth. So when I approach them about featuring them on a UNC Charlotte television show, they jump at the opportunity.” The different hosts all bring their own unique personalities and interests. Dana Boone brings her knowledge of Charlotte nightlife, Andronicus Craig handles different music venues around the city and Clarissa Rivera joins the cast as the primary host. While the first season only consisted of four episodes, Gross is confident that this season will be abundantly better than last. Both formatically and stylistically, Gross has tried to make this upcoming season seem more like a program that you might see on the travel channel. Last year “Around the Crown” introduced viewers to local musical acts “Lucky 5” and “Birds with Teeth.” Gross guarantees viewers will be learning about locations, events or entertainment acts that they had not seen before. “After seeing these different places on ‘Around the Crown,’ I hope other students can also grow to love Charlotte just as much as I do,” said Gross.
Colby Hopkins goes over the “Print Error” script with some of the actors before filming. Hopkins works as an exectutive producer of the show as well as the Special Productions Manager of NinerOnline.
(Right) Patrick Wisniewski films a scene of “Print Error” in the Union.While the primary location of “Print Error” is within the newsroom, the plot often takes the cast to other various locations. (Below) Gabriel Davis acts in a scene in the newsroom. Davis reprises his role in season two of “Print Error.” He also hosts his own cooking show on Niner TV called “Gourmet with Gabe.”
Matthew Querry reprises his role on “Print Error” as Jay Fisher, the opinion editor of the fictional newspaper. Querry’s character is an ex-amish stoner with a fanatic passion for the musical group Counting Crows.
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New student Guide LETTERS TO STUDENTS
Bearcat nation welcomes incoming students Welcome to Bearcat Nation! You’re beginning a journey that places you among more than 70,000 Northwest alumni and friends, and you’ll soon discover why the phrase “Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat” has such deep meaning to all of us. Fall is an exciting time at Northwest as we welcome new and returning students to our beautiful campus and Maryville community. You and your fellow students are what make Northwest such a vibrant organization, and we are committed to focusing on your success – every day. I realize that it can be intimidating to start life at a new school, but one of the many great things Northwest offers is a wide range of activities just for students. I encourage you to get involved in any number of our more than 150 student organizations. It’s an ideal way to meet new friends, and research shows the more engaged you are, the better your chances are for success.
Of course, you came to college to further your education. Our professors care immensely about your success. Ask questions. Be engaged. You’ll soon find out that our unique hands-on learning experiences, caring faculty and small class sizes mean you will master your course material while finding lifelong mentors in your professors. By selecting Northwest, you’ve also become an integral part of a tradition of excellence. From nationally-recognized academic and athletic achievements to award-winning student organizations and volunteer opportunities, Northwest students, faculty and staff never cease to amaze me, and I certainly look forward to seeing all that you and your classmates accomplish during your time at Northwest – and beyond. I also want you to know that your feedback about life at Northwest is important to me. As you see me around campus, please don’t hesitate to say hello
“You and your fellow students are what make Northwest such a vibrant organization, and we are committed to focusing on your success – every day.” Dr. John Jasinski and visit with me about how we can enhance your Northwest experience. At Northwest, we are committed to helping you succeed. Take hold, get involved, and experience the many benefits of being a Bearcat. With Green and White Pride, Dr. John Jasinski President
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Welcome new Bearcats, My name is Riley Ziemer and as the 90th Student Senate president, I’m happy to welcome you to the Northwest family. Being new on campus, you will have access to all of the great things Northwest Missouri State has to offer. As a new student, you have the opportunity to get involved in over 150 different organizations. One of the organizations I suggest is Student Senate. Student Senate has a lot to offer, including the opportunity to have a vote that influences the direction of this great University. Some other activities of Senate are helping organizations, fighting for student causes, planning events, organizing blood drives, meeting legislators in Jefferson City and above all being the voice for fellow students. I encourage you to check out our meetings this fall. Senate meets in the J.W. Jones Student Union boardroom at 7p.m. Tuesdays. Senate is a great way to gain leadership experience and can give you an opportunity to work with a lot of individuals. The body consists of senators and associate senators from all walks of life. Many different majors and personalities are
“Joining an organization is a great way to meet friends, have fun and unlock your potential.” Riley Ziemer represented. To find more information on the Student Senate, find us online under the Campus Life tab on the homepage. Like us on Facebook by searching Student Senate and you can also follow us on Twitter at @ nwsenate. As a business management and marketing major, I’ve held several roles, including sophomore class representative, treasurer, and 90th Student Senate president. I encourage you to check us out and explore other organizations on campus. Joining an organization is a way great way to meet friends, have fun and unlock your potential. I hope you spend the next couple of years enjoying your experiences. Remember to make smart decisions and take pride in your time here. I hope all of you enjoy your time and again, welcome to the Northwest family.
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JUNIOR REPS PRESIDENT LUCAS CLARK JESSICA KUNKEL, ZACH CORBETT, TAYLOR NEFF
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR New student Guide
Here’s to college, enjoy yourself TREY WILLIAMS Editor-in-Chief
TREY WILLIAMS
Welcome to college boys and girls— the most important four to five, maybe even six years of your life. Buckle your seat belts, brace yourself and grab a helmet because life is bound to get tough. Other than that, enjoy the ride. Now, your parents are sure to tell you that the most important thing to accomplish while you are here is get as close to a 4.0 GPA as possible. I don’t want to create an army of underachievers, nor do I want nasty phone calls from your parents, but take it from a fairly successful C student with a lot on his plate—your GPA is only one piece of the puzzle. By all means, do your best to get the grades you and your employers will want, but don’t waste your equally important college experience in the library or locked in your room full of textbooks. In case you’re a tad slow, I’m saying make sure you’re involved. Meet people, get involved and try new things… I mean, YOLO. With that said, be smart about what
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you do here. The decisions you make will stick with you through your four, five or six years. Honestly, your experiences and decisions here will stick with you past your graduation, so get as much in your repertoire as possible and don’t do anything that will prevent you from moving forward in whatever your career path is. My next piece of advice is less to help you be a successful student, but just as important as the rest. This is not high school. The worst thing you could do is come into this new environment like the big man on campus you used to be, or as if you’re a plastic from “Mean Girls.” Leave high school where it belongs—in your scrapbook, memories, and the past. The best thing that will happen to you in college is growing up. It won’t happen overnight, but as long as you embrace the experience, atmosphere and responsibility that is college, it will happen. That’s the natural order of things. You chose a great place to take the next step toward the ever-feared “real world.” Northwest has a great family at-
“By all means, do your best to get the grades you and your employers will want, but don’t waste your equally important college experience in the library.” Trey Williams mosphere that has kept me around for three years now and offers plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus while providing real-world experience. If you’ve been following me, the fact that there’s opportunity for involvement is important. So give Northwest and the people here a chance, come in with an open mind and it’s likely to grow on you. Maybe you’ll end up like me—headed into your last year, ready to take on the “real world” and still in love with Northwest.
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New student Guide TRADITION
Northwest makes traditions an artform PHILIP GRUENWALD Opinion Editor
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Universities such as Northwest pride themselves on traditions and rituals. These artifacts of our existence contribute to the very identity of this institution and are exalted as attributes of its character. For uncovering some of the trivial legends – Mike the Dog, the not-so-cursed center of the Bell Tower – Wikipedia is your friend. But Northwest’s most legendary historical icons are much like classic art: well-known, well-loved and containing a certain organic quality that makes them seem alive even to this day. The Kissing Bridge starts this list for obvious reasons: it is one of Northwest’s most beloved icons, a surviving phenotype of a bygone chivalry. Rumor has it that a female student is not a coed unless she is kissed on this bridge before the first snowfall. The Kissing Bridge is most like the “Mona Lisa.” It is famous to the point of being generic and loved to the point of being ignored. But both are still irrefutably great. Coming up next is the Hickory Stick, the traveling football trophy between Northwest and Truman State University. It is truly just a stick inscribed with game scores between the schools for more than a century. At first blush, this classic sporting rivalry seems about as typically American as Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Can pieces. But their simplicity and accessibility are what make both of these classics. Walk-Out Day was originally a campus-wide protest that came about when students rang the Bell of ’48 to signal a
day of relaxation and social time in lieu of classes. It is not unlike the classic portrait of George Washington crossing the Delaware – a portrayal of a struggle somehow framed more as noble valor than the gritty fight for freedom that it truly was. The painting has transcended the aesthetic utility of art and has become a foundational document. Similarly, Walk-Out Day is a fiercely defended image of Northwest’s identity. The Stroller has been a tradition since 1918, when a student anonymously submitted snarky observations to the campus newspaper. For better or worse, it has grown significantly since then, becoming a regular column in The Northwest Missourian, but the author still remains a mystery. The Stroller can seem a bit like the Dada art movement – anti-art for anti-art’s sake – yet it is perceived as art nonetheless. Irreverent but not irrelevant, irritating but not irrational, The Stroller today exists more as a Picasso: a skewed (and often lewd) yet poignant reflection of the dark underbelly of our culture. Maryville once held the record for World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted by The Palms. Even though the title was recently taken away, the parade retains a venerable charm such as that of “American Gothic.” It is loved not despite its campy, Midwest mediocrity, but because of it. The parades of Northwest and Maryville, and many of the traditions listed above, remain as some of the truest and most unadulterated examples of folk celebration around. Embrace them if you want to embrace Northwest.
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KEYS TO SUCCESS New student Guide
Being successful in classroom takes knowledge, practice TREY WILLIAMS Editor-in-Chief
Hello freshmen, transfer students and new students alike, you are in luck. Here at The Missourian, we’ve discovered the golden goose of college—five secrets to success at Northwest. As they always say, first impressions are important, so on your first day, in your first class, take the first step toward success and sit in the T. The T is classified as the front row and middle two rows. Students who sit in the T tend to do better than others in the class. Make sure to visit with your professors—not in a gradeschool, teacher’s pet way and not in a weird, stereotypical studentprofessor relationship way. Show that you really care about your grade though, and the class that you’re taking. Professors appreciate when students take initiative. Not to mention, halfway through the semester when you get into a
pickle or aren’t getting the grade you want, your professor might be more inclined to help you out and point you in the right direction. Get involved, whether that be in your residence hall with Residence Hall Association, joining one or two student organizations or even forming a study group with classmates—a la “Community� anyone? Knowing people around campus does you nothing but good, keeps you sane and in the know; plus, knowing people in your classes can come in handy if you happen to miss a class or just aren’t understanding the topics. Take advantage of the Supplemental Instruction. Offered in classes that have a high fail rate, SIs are a great way to either catch up on missed class time, get some extra help on a topic or help prepare you for an upcoming test. Maybe the most important thing to remember is eliminating distractions. This is college, so there’s bound to be a lot of them. When you’re in class, if you’re likely
“Don’t let those new friends of yours convince you to ditch schoolwork and down a beer, or two.� Trey Williams to spend your time creeping on Facebook, don’t bring your laptop. If you have a big test that you actually need to study for, don’t do it in your room with the Xbox and your loud roommate, go to the library where you can focus. Most importantly, don’t let those new friends of yours convince you to ditch schoolwork and a down a beer, or two. Trust me, not worth it in the long run. If you follow these effective yet simple secrets to success, then you are bound to succeed. The Missourian guarantees your success or your money back. Good thing this was free.
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New student Guide TECHNOLOGY
Raising the stakes and avoiding technological snafus in college TY STEVENS Web Developer
If you’re going to survive college you need to embrace the fact that we live in a digital age. Have no fear my friends your residential tech geek and self-proclaimed master of the interwebs is here to help you. First thing’s first, back up your files. Back up your files. Back up your files. Get it? Backing up your files repeatedly will make sure you avoid the horrible flash drive crash the day your paper is due. There are a number of different ways to back up your files so choose the one that best works for you. For most people Google Docs and Dropbox will suffice. Both services offer at least a couple of gigs of online storage, but if your working with bigger files, investing in an external hard drive is your best bet. Nowadays you can pick up a 1 Terabyte drive for close to $100. When it comes to how often to back up your files it depends on the person. Some people do it
once a week and some do it once a month. Work with it and figure out what’s best for you and your schedule. You should also back up your computer every so often. All Macs come with a built in feature called Time Machine that will automatically back up your computer and will allow you to restore you computer to the state it was in the day it was backed up. Most PCs have a similar feature that does this automatically too, but check to make sure you don’t need to set anything up. Create a schedule. However, take it to the next level and grab your iPhone or computer and set one up using Google calendar. The great thing about Google calendars is you can check it on any of your devices, whether it’s an iPhone, iPad or computer. Make changes on the fly whenever you need to. You can also set up reminders for homework, meetings, projects, whatever you need. There are other apps you can download to do the same thing on your iPhone
but Google calendars is free and easily accessible on more than the iPhone Northwest has multiple printers located in almost every building on campus. Use these bad boys to your advantage. While most printers are black and white, which is fine for the quick paper print out 5 mins before class, some are color for that extra kick you need for your presentation. Unfortunately you’ll have to discover those on your own like everyone else. However, if you’ve looked and asked other people where these secret color printers are with no luck, the Mail and Copy Center is the best alternative. It might be a little slow, but they’ll provide some quality color printing as well as a variety of sizes for printing. The important thing to remember about your technological devices is to actually explore them. Don’t take them out of the box and use as is. Make them your own and utilize the technology to it’s fullest extent, and college life might just be a bit better.
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RELIGION New student Guide
Ministry available around campus SARAH THOMACK Missourian Reporter
Students looking to get plugged into a campus ministry at Northwest have plenty of options. There is something to work with any schedule, denomination and appetite. Just across the street from campus are The Lutheran Campus Center, The Newman Center, The Wesley Student Center and the Christian Campus Center. A short walk from campus on Fourth Street is the Baptist Student Union. Navigators, Campus Crusade for Christ, Awaken Ministries and Fellowship of Christian Athletes all meet in various places across campus. The LCC offers a Fellowship Dinner at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday and Wednesdays in the Word Bible Study at 8:30 p.m. There is always something going on at the Newman Center, the
Catholic student ministry on campus. Students can hang out at the Newman Center, attend Bible studies during the week and eat homecooked food at Wednesday night dinners. Speaking of food, among all of the campus ministries, it is highly likely that a student may find a place to eat homemade food for free or cheap every day of the week. This hypothesis has not been proved, but future students should feel free to conduct experiments. The Wesley Student Center is the United Methodist ministry on campus and is by the Hudson and Perrin parking lot. Midweek Worship takes place at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Christian Campus Center meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, for Tuesday Night Thing. The BSU is the large house on Fourth Street where students meet
at 7 p.m. every Thursday night for RealLife and 6:15 p.m. every Monday for Two Dollar Dinner. Awaken Ministries is a ministry that began in 2011 and meets Mondays at 8 p.m. in Meeting Room C of the J.W. Jones Student Union. CRU meets at 9 p.m. Thursdays in the Union Ballroom. Northwest Navigators meet at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at the Station and also have various small groups and Bible studies throughout the week. Students involved with FCA at their high school can continue to be actively involved at Northwest. “FCA is a sports-based ministry designed to help student athletes mature in Christ,” Trevor Nashleanas, Northwest’s FCA area representative, said. Gamma Alpha Lambda is the Christian sorority on campus. They have weekly meetings, an informal
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dance and a formal dance each year and work together to serve the community and campus. “I love being a part of a sisterhood that has genuine faith and love for each other. I love that we can worship and glorify the Lord
together,” sophomore Hannah Jurgensen, a member of GAL, said. There is always something going on during the week within the campus ministries, and incoming students are welcome to explore any and all.
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New student Guide FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Various entertainment options offered for students throughout the community EMILY DEMAREA Chief Reporter
When incoming students venture to Maryville, one of the first things they want to know is what kind of things Maryville has to offer for fun. The Missourian polled 60 students concerning activities they do in their spare time and received a variety of answers. Some of the answers included activities to do on campus, such as hanging in dorm rooms with friends and participating in SAC Late Night events. Other than staying in or going out to the bars, answers were received for watching the newest movies at The Hangar, attending Bearcat athletic events, playing ball at the recreation center and spending a weekend at Mozingo Lake. Gunner Sumy, junior political science major at the University, said he enjoys going to Bearcat Lanes. “My favorite thing to do in Maryville is hang out with my
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friends,” Sumy said. “We are all awful bowlers but enjoy attending our bowling league on Wednesday night.” Emily Schol, a junior vocal music education major at the University, said she enjoys going to restaurants for a good time. “The most fun thing to do in my spare time in Maryville is probably hang out at Applebee’s,” Schol said. “With their late-night deals and trivia night on Tuesday, it’s a good place for me and my friends to just hang out.” Out of all the answers received, the most popular answer in the poll was to go to Molly’s on Thursday and Friday nights. Nick Blanks is a senior business management major at the University. He agrees with students who chose Molly’s over other Maryville bars for the best time. “I enjoy Molly’s the most because it has the best DJ in town, and the drink prices are very reasonable,” Blanks said.
For being such a small town, Maryville actually has quite a few options for dining. There’s Applebee’s, Papiculos, My Favorite Muffin, Pizza Hut, The Mandarin, A&G Restaurant, Benelli’s Pizzeria, Carson’s Sports Grille, La Bonita and many more. The Missourian polled 60 students and faculty about their favorite place to eat and one Maryville favorite won with 44 percent of the total votes. 22 percent of voters agreed Simply Siam and A&G Restaurant were the next best places to dine in Maryville. “The best place to eat is definitely A&G,” junior Emily Schol, said. “There is something for everyone and it’s a great atmosphere, affordable and obviously delicious.” Following Simply Siam and A&G Restaurant, Pagliai’s Pizza came in forth place for the best places to dine. Other votes were
for Benelli’s, La Bonita and Applebee’s. For fast food options, students have a variety to choose from, including McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Taco Bell, Taco John’s, Sonic and more. The fast food chain with the most votes was Taco Bell, with a majority of 63 percent of the votes. McDonald’s followed Taco Bell with almost all the rest of the votes. Overall, the most votes for the best place to eat in Maryville went to Carson’s. Junior Madison Lee said she goes to Carson’s for the same thing almost every time. “The peanut butter burger is divine, and I have yet to find this weird concoction anywhere else but in Maryville,” Lee said. Senior Gunner Sumy agreed with most surveyed about Carson’s and said he enjoys it for the great food and fun atmosphere. Carson’s offers an assortment of specialty burgers cooked to your preference. There are burgers with fried eggs, guacamole,
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NIGHTLIFE New student Guide
College town setting promises late night activities BEN LAWSON Features Editor
When pulling into Maryville for the first time, it would appear that this small town doesn’t have a lot to offer for late night entertainment. But this is a college town; the economy is based around Northwest. So of course there are going to be several businesses that cater to the young people looking to have fun at night. Use this guide to help determine which establishment is right for you. The Palms is more of a relaxed bar. Sometimes they will have a DJ and dance floor open but most of the time it is the place to go if you want to be able to hold a conversation with friends. The real gem of The Palms is mug night on Wednesdays. Starting at 8 p.m. patrons can bring in their own mug and have it filled for 75 cents no matter what the size. The price goes up 50 cents every half hour though, that’s probably the only time that it pays to get to the bar earlier rather than later in the night. If you’re looking for a place to dance The Outback and Molly’s are the places to go. On Fridays at Molly’s there is no cover charge for girls and drinks for only $1. Molly’s has a spacious dance floor and two cages to dance if you really want to go wild. There are
two pool tables in another section of the bar for people who aren’t looking to embarrass themselves on the dance floor. The Outback is your typical dance club, with cages and cramped dance floor. The best special at the Outback is on Thursdays. It’s a $1 cover at the door, $1 for drinks and $1 for shots. Burney’s is your regular sports bar. It has pleanty of seating, pool tables, and TVs with different games going constantly. For those of you who do not enjoy going out to the bar, there are still house parties. Between Fourth Street and Ninth Street on the West side of Main Street is where a lot of students live when they move off-campus, so you can start there. Now that you know what all Maryville has to offer, get out there and enjoy the best part of your college experience.
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New student Guide history & weather
Community’s historical roots run deep
Weather conditions could prove shocking for new students locating to Maryville
ALEX RASH News Editor
Just by taking a quick look around Maryville, some of the foundation is apparent. Farmland lines the roads, lifelong residents gather around the square and while the University brings a youthful flare to the area, the deep roots that run through the town are difficult to ignore. Maryville rests in Missouri’s Glacial Plains Region, which, before settlement, was once the home of the Iowa, Sac, Fox and Potawatomi Indian tribes. Maryville was founded in 1845 and after 167 years it still remains as the seat of Nodaway County. The name of the town came from Maryville’s first white, female settler, Mary House Graham. Graham was the wife of then county official Amos Graham. With Nodaway County weighing heavily in grain and livestock farming, it was natural that Maryville developed into a marketing town and shipping point for agricultural goods. The strong
ALEX RASH News Editor
For students moving to the Midwest from different areas of the country, the change in weather might come as a shock. Maryville welcomes all four seasons throughout the year, it is just hard to tell when exactly each one will come, how long it will stay and how quickly it will return. However, one season that makes its presence known the most is winter. The northern location of the University can usually promise chilling winters. With a large amount of open land, the wind can be painful so remember when the sky turns white and you can hear the howling, bundle up good for walks to class no matter the distance. Also, it is a good idea to keep an ice scraper and shovel available for use. After a good snow, uncovering your vehicle will be much easier with these tools.
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Farming and agriculture is deeply rooted in Maryville’s history. Founded in 1845, Maryville’s agriculture is still a priority.
agricultural background still resonates today with a sizeable portion of the town involved in some type of farming. Maryville is the birthplace of 1930s author Dale Carnegie, who became famous for his massive bestseller “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” The book is noted as one of the first bestselling self-help books to be published and sold 15 million copies worldwide. If you have any interest in
more history on the town, there are a number of places in Maryville where lifelong residents will be willing to share some tales with you. Visiting the Nodaway County Historical Society, located at 110 N. Walnut, is a great source of information, or for the more outgoing students, just find a few older gentlemen in farmer’s hats. They are usually pretty personable and, as most small town farmers do, hold a lot of great stories.
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MAP OF MAIN New student Guide Happy Garden is a crowd favorite amongst Northwest students. This restaurant offers satisfying portions of chinese to be enjoyed in a booth or delivered.
Papichulo’s, which opened in the fall of last year, has become a staple in Maryville’s night life. The mexican grill is open until 3 a.m. giving party goers and club hoppers the perfect place to relax and chow down.
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HAPPY GARDEN PAPICHULO’S MEXICAN GRILL CARSON’S SPORTS GRILL Looking for a place to watch the game, enjoy a brew and hang with buddies? Carson’s is the spot. Offering a variety of specialty burgers and dishes, Carson’s is the go-toplace in town when Applebees is just too regular. You can also play a game of pool or fire up the arcade.
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In the center of downtown, the Nodaway County courthouse is a structure associated with Maryville. It’s steeple can usually be seen from around town.
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BUBBA’S BARBECUE Papichulos is great when you’re out at odd hours of the night, but for the less nocturnal and more sober, La Bonita is a great sit-down mexican restaurant.
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CAMPUS MAP New student Guide CAMPUS DIRECTORY
Wellness Services University Wellness Services, operating out of the Wellness Center, is the hub of all campus health and wellness services, and encompasses clinical, personal development and counseling, health promotion, public health, nutrition and emergency response services. Call (660)562-1348 for an appointment 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Rodeo Arena From Country Club Drive, turn west on West 16th, continue 1 1/2 miles, turn south onto rodeo grounds.
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While classes are in session The Station is open 24 hours and may accommodate late night and early morning activities. The Station is home to the 24-hour C-3 store for convenience shopping, DVD-to-Rent, several meeting rooms and a kitchen for student use. Students will also pick up their textbooks the first week of school in The Station and Textbook Services is located in its lower level.
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The Ron Houston Center features performances throughout the semester from the Encore series to Distinguished Lectures to concerts and ceremonies. The goal of the Encore series is to provide an unparalleled experience where the very best performing artists create and share knowldge through the arts. The Distinguished Lectures include scholars, world travelers and leaders in their field who hope to share their wisdom, insight and experiences to students.
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Their support staff provides in-person notebook support free of charge to students, faculty and staff who have been issued or are renting a Univeristy-owned notebook computer or tablet. Students will pick up their University-issued laptops the first week for school at the support center. Open from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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New student Guide CAMPUS MAP NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY R.T. Wright Farm Take U.S. Hwy. 71 north 7 1/2 miles, located on north side of highway on Icon Road.
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The J.W. Jones Student Union is the heart of the campus community. If you’re looking for a nice meal but don’t want to leave campus, come here and enjoy one of the many dining options – J.W. Grill, Noodles, Quiznos, Zoca, Salad Garden, Wok, Cranberry Farms or Grill Works. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy go upstairs and take a bite out of Papa John’s, Java City or grab a smoothie at Freshens. The Union is also home to the Office of Campus Activities, Campus Dining, Residential Life and Intercultural Affairs.
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computer science/information systems departments. You will 54 Bearcat Stadium, Mel Tjeerdsma Field visit their classrooms for your general education requirements and Herschel Neil Track of computers, psychology and composition. 55 Houston Studio Theater 56 Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts 57 Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion 58 College Park 59 Practice Fields 60 Athletic Grounds Building 61 Bearcat Pitch (Soccer Field) Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building features art, theater and 62 Biomass Processing Center music departments where students with majors varying from 63 Donaldson Westside Park graphic design, sculpting and music education will find their 64 Rodeo Arena classes. 65 R.T. Wright Farm The Charles Johnson Theater is located within the fine arts 66 MOERA Outdoor Recreation Area building and hosts various lectures and performances as well.
Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building, Charles Johnson Theater
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GREEK LIFE & STUDENT EMPLOYMENT New student Guide
Greek Life offers Bearcats opportunities that extend beyond social experience BEN LAWSON Features Editor
Greek Life offers Northwest students more than just an opportunity to make new friends. Students involved with Greek Life make up about 15 percent of Northwest’s student body. Brooke McBride, the assistant director of campus activities, feels the organizations foster an environment for growth in students. “Greek-letter organizations offer a unique opportunity for students to gain value-based leadership skills that will help them excel in today’s society,” McBride said. “All of our Greek-letter organizations share common values such as scholarship, leadership, service, and brotherhood or sisterhood which provide a well-rounded student experience.” Karl Achey, Phi Delta Theta president agrees, saying that being in a fraternity helped him grown in many capacities. “I’ve become more talkative and I’m not as shy and quiet around people
anymore,” Achey said. “I’m way more outgoing and my leadership skills have definitely improved. I now have other positions around campus that I’m involved in and Greek Life has helped open those doors for me.” Many Greek Life organizations require their members to be involved in another on-campus group and most require students to spend a set number of hours in the library each week. Achey encourages students to not read into stereotypes when considering joining an organization. “Looking from the outside in, you think it will be just like what is on TV but then you get to school and you meet the people and it’s a completely different experience.” Achey said. There are eight fraternities and five sororities to choose from at Northwest. There are about 400 fraternity members and about 400 sorority members on campus. Formal recruitment for Greek organizations begins 7 p.m. August 24 at Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion.
Student Employment proves fruitful BEN LAWSON Features Editor
Northwest offers a wide variety of on-campus jobs to help students earn money while in school and prepare them for the workforce after graduation. Paula McClain, student employment coordinator, feels working on campus is an important part of a student’s college experience. “Student employment is valuable to students because they gain experience in real, workplace situations that they can’t get in the classroom,” McClain said. There are 900 student employees on campus and 1200 positions, which means some students are holding multiple jobs. Students could work as a dispatcher for University Police, a tutor for the Talent Development Center, a farm assistant for the agricultural department and many more
campus positions. McClain feels there are benefits to working on campus compared to off campus. “Students working on campus will always be working in an environment conducive to their academic success,” McClain says. McClain says employers on campus know students must put their studies first and are willing to be more flexible with scheduling than an off-campus employer would. Kirk Skoglund, the 2011 Northwest Student Employee of the Year, feels that he has learned a lot from working on campus. “Being a student employee has given me essential skills as far as communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills,” Skoglund said. “It has also really helped increase my confidence as far as what I do and how I interact with people.” Skoglund currently serves
as a math tutor for the TDC, has worked in Textbook Services, as a Student Ambassador, SOAR Leader and Peer Adviser as well. The Human Resources Department also provides training sessions for student employees to help prepare them for future careers and possibly increase their wages. Sessions cover topics like time management, marketing a business through social media, handling an emergency situation and many more. Speakers include university faculty, administrators and industry experts. If students attend three training sessions in a year, they receive a 25 cent raise if they work in the same department for the fall and spring. Students interested in applying for on-campus jobs should look under the job postings link in the Student Employment page on the Northwest website.
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New student Guide DORM LIFE
How to make your dorm feel more like home with 6 simple steps TREY WILLIAMS Editor-in-Chief
Dorm room living—it doesn’t get much better. A generic, bland, colorless room with stone walls and unfamiliarity, but it doesn’t need to be that way. You are going to spend at least eight months in your new “home,” so why not make it feel like home? Here are some tricks to spice up your rather dull living arrangements. First thing you’re bound to notice when you waltz in brighteyed is the rather stiff looking, plastic-covered bed. Here’s the perfect remedy: get yourself a mattress pad. You’ll thank yourself, or your parents, as the semester rolls on. Next, the blank, off-white walls will seem bothersome. Think of all the pictures, posters and paintings you could hang on your wall and do it. This is a way to express yourself and may help you meet new people, as long as it’s OK with your new roommate. The carpet may be less than
appealing, but that is an easy fix. An area rug is more than sufficient. There’s Persian, Oriental, something called flokati and, if you really want to be cool, shag. A lot of residents have resorted to using lofts to help optimize space. Lofts, though large and clunky, do help to provide more space by lifting the beds off the floor. They also get rid of the really ugly bed frames. Another way to free up some space for a couch, or whatever your heart desires, is bunk your beds. Just ask your resident assistant how to do that. An important thing to remember is to really make your new room feel like home. It’s recommended that you decorate your room around a common theme or color scheme. Have a natural flow to the room and class it up a bit. Last but not least, don’t forget the little things. Accessories are key. They may seem trivial but they make your room homey. Think about all of the things your mom keeps around that serve little to no purpose but make you feel at home.
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IN THE CLASSROOM New student Guide
Keep from becoming a class distraction, follow these guidelines JASON LAWRENCE Sports Editor
Seeing as it is the first time in a college atmosphere for most, if not all of you, The Missourian thought we would give you some tips on how to behave in the classroom to avoid irritating your professors as well as your fellow students.
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Northwest students practice their classroom etiquette on a daily basis. A quality education becomes more difficult to obtain when distractions increase. Students should work together to ensure that class time is utilized in a manner that will benefit them in the long run.
-Be on time, not 15 minutes late -Put your phone on vibrate -Don’t text in class - it’s distracting -Stay off Facebook and Twitter in class -Sit in the back if you have a computer -Quit it with the gossip -Keep presentations as brief as possible -Keep your stuff out of the aisles -Shower, or at least fake it -Don’t show up to class in your bathrobe and slippers -Put a little effort into your appearance, but don’t overdress -Don’t pack up early -If you’re going to eat, make sure it’s not a loud food -Don’t mess with wrappers or open cans while the professor is speaking -Try and stay awake if you show up -Don’t suck up to the teachers - it’s not cute anymore -Don’t get up and leave mid-lecture -If you might need it, bring it with you
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New student Guide THE DO’S & DON’TS
The Missourian wants to welcome our newest Bearcats with some advice to surviving your first year at college. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind after mom and dad leave for home. AMANDA SCHULTE-SMITH Managing Editor
Do take advantage of the bookstore while your parents are here. Start showing some school spirit by picking up some Northwest apparel to wear around campus. Between the school bookstore, Jock’s Nitch and Walmart, you should have plenty of Bearcat apparel for your first week. Also as a freshman, there will be plenty of opportunities for free shirts and headgear so throw your high school T-shirts away and embrace your new future.
Do try and eat healthy while you’re here. The J.W. Jones Student Union can be overwhelming at first but just remember to eat one healthy meal a day during your first year at school. Not only will you avoid the “freshmen 15” but it will make you feel better and help you focus on new and potentially overwhelming classes.
Do plan ahead. One of the biggest mistakes a new student can make is to wait until the last minute to plan for that first week of classes. Take advantage of the open campus before the first day and find your classroom ahead of time instead of scrambling the hour before. Take the time to observe some of the unique qualities of the campus and ask questions at the Student Activities Fair. Try and take in as much as you can before that first week so that you are not completely overwhelmed.
DO DON’T DO DON’T DO DON’T
Don’t wear your letterman’s jacket on campus. Nothing is more pathetic than bringing your high school accomplishments with you to college. This is the big leagues pal, get out of the glory days.
Don’t use a tray in the food court when getting food. I know they’re there for anyone to pick up, but just between you and every upperclassman here, those trays can easily weed out the freshmen and high schoolers on campus. Unless you want to be looked at like an inferior freshman, try to carry everything without it.
Don’t be ashamed to ask for help. We have all been through the first day jitters of trying to find your classroom and not being late. If an upperclassman is around, don’t be afraid to ask them for directions. Granted, not everyone will escort you to the classroom personally, but they can at least point you in the right direction. Never hesitate to ask for help; after all, you’re in Bearcat Nation now, and we’re all family.
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New student Guide SPORTS PREVIEW
FOOTBALL COACH ADAM DORREL KEY LOSSES
TREVOR ADAMS, JORDAN SIMMONS, JAMES FRANKLIN, TYLER SHAW, BRYCE ENYARD, D.J. GNADER, ROD WILLIAMS, MATT MEINART, MATT LONGACRE
SOCCER COACH TRACY HOZA KEY LOSSES
2011 RECORD 10-7-2 (5-3 MIAA)
KELSEY ADAMS, EMILEE DAVISON, ANNA CALGAARD, FIONA MALONEY, TORI VON MENDE
MEN’S
BASKETBALL COACH BEN MCCOLLUM KEY LOSSES
KEY LOSSES
2011 RECORD 22-7 (15-5 MIAA)
DeShaun Cooper, Dillon Starzl, Justin Clark, DeAnglo Hailey Jake Reinders, Kyle Haake
2011 RECORD 14-17 (8-10 MIAA)
BROOKE BARTOSH, TORI BECKMAN, ABBY GRAVES, AMY MAJORS LAIRA AKIN, ALEX HANNA
The Bearcats lose two seniors who were also their two best players to graduation after a rocky season. The ’Cats will have to lean on their youth to grow up fast to get the program back to where it was two seasons ago.
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JACQUE DEDOVESH, TAMMIE EIBERGER
After a rejuvenating season in which they won 10 games, Hoza will look to build on the foot of Von Mende. Von Mende is tied on top the record books for most goals in a season and will look to build off it. The key for Northwest will be Maloney, who had flashes of good play last year. She will have to step up and fill the role of Eiberger.
KEY RETURNERS
KEY RETURNERS
JAKE SOY, JOSH LORENSON, CHAD KILGORE, KYLE KILGORE, CODY JOHNSON
The Bearcats come into the season with questions marks on both sides of the ball. The ’Cats are in search of a true No. 1 receiver and tight end, and on the defensive side of the ball have to find two replacements on the defensive line. Adams had a productive campaign at quarterback as a sophomore, and Gnader is expected to have a huge season at the linebacker position.
KEY RETURNERS
VOLLEYBALL COACH JESSICA RINEHART
KEY LOSSES
2011 RESULTS 5 WINS, 3 SECONDS
Steph Charteris, Cassie Lowell, Kristina D’Angela, Jacy Gasper, Taylor Gard, Ashley Powers NONE
Coming off a third place finish in the MIAA championships, Northwest has all the weapons to move up to first. If Lowell and Charteris continue their dominance and another player like D’Angela can improve a few strokes, the sky is the limit.
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2011 RECORD 11-3 (7-2 MIAA)
BASKETBALL COACH MARK KELLOGG
KEY RETURNERS KEY LOSSES
2011 RECORD 6-22 (4-16 MIAA)
Ashley Thayer, Ashleigh Nelson, Maggie Marnin, Annie Mathews Abby Henry, Shelly Martin
Fresh off a MIAA championship, the Bearcats are returning many key contributors from last season’s team, including all-MIAA guard Cooper. Northwest will have to replace MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Reinders, and Starlz will be looked at to fill the void. To take the step to the next level they will need Clark to become a more consistent scorer and Hailey to blossom in his starting role.
The Bearcats lose their two leading scorers off a subpar season. Kellogg will try in his first season to get things back where they were just two seasons ago when they made it to the Final Four. Kellogg has an impressive track record and will try to instill his style of game into this ’Cats team.
BASEBALL COACH DARRIN LOE
SOFTBALL COACH RYAN ANDERSON
KEY RETURNERS KEY LOSSES
2011 RECORD 14-24 (13-15 MIAA)
Eric Swain, Ryan Abernathy, Cameron Bedard Chris Green, Sean Brady, Landinn Eckhardt
Northwest had no problem scoring runs last season, but their starting pitching and defense struggled at times. Swain emerged as a big bat in the lineup that was able to score runs. The Bearcats will be without No. 1 starter Green at the top of their rotation and will have to put together a new starting rotation.
KEY RETURNERS KEY LOSSES
2011 RECORD 16-28 (6-12 MIAA)
Kayli Schurman, Kristen Uthe, Morgan Brunmeier, Jenna Creger NONE
Transfer Schurman’s offense exploded once she stepped onto the field, which helped Uthe have a breakout season. Brunmeier and Creger have struggled from the hill and will have to pitch their best for a successful senior campaign.
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SPORTS New student Guide
Life before you were Bearcats JASON LAWRENCE Sports Editor
LORI FRANKENFIELD I NW MISSOURIAN
Junior Guard DeShaun Cooper attempts a dunk at the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City this past season.
The world of sports is always calculated by wins and losses and Northwest is no different. The biggest loss was the storyline for the majority of the fall season. Football coach Scott Bostwick died last summer before ever coaching a game after waiting 17 seasons for the head job. Offensive coordinator Adam Dorrel was promoted and led the Bearcats to an 11-3 record and a quarterfinals appearance, falling to eventual national champion Pittsburg State, despite a host of injuries at key positions. Bostwick’s legacy hung over the program all season and will for the foreseeable future. Football, however, is not the only thing going on on this campus. The volleyball team posted a respectable 14-17 record despite only having two seniors and limited returning experience. Women’s soccer saw their youthful core mesh and put together one of
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the most successful seasons in program history, posting 10 wins. Tammie Eiberger broke the program record for goals in her lone season in green and white along with sophomore Tori Von Mende who had 11 goals. The track and cross country teams have seen several top 10 program records throughout the year. Tennis coach Mark Rosewell earned the biggest milestone of the year, winning his 900th game in 30 years as Northwest’s men’s and women’s coach. The golf team, in only its fifth year, won five tournaments and claimed three second place finishes on the strength of a host of underclassmen led by Cassie Lowell and Steph Charteris. The women’s basketball season fell from the top after losing the program’s first All-American in Gabby Curtis and the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year in Kyla Roehrig from their Final Four season. The women only returned two starters and very few players who had seen any playing
time with the lady Bearcats. The Bearcats struggled to a 6-22 record and, head coach Gene Steinmeyer retired following 12 years on the sideline. Mark Kellogg, who led Fort Collins (Colo.) to a 79 percent winning percentage in seven years, was tabbed to replace him as the sixth coach in program history. The men’s program completed a monumental turnaround of their own, going from 10th in the conference to sharing the MIAA crown in head coach Ben McCollum’s third season. The ’Cats landed point guard DeShaun Cooper on the conference’s first-team, while Jake Reinders earned second-team honors and was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year in his senior campaign. The Bearcat baseball and softball teams saw a pair of transfers add serious power to the middle of their lineups and fought their ways into the conference tournament race. Most of the programs are at the top or on their way to it, and the future looks bright for Northwest athletics.
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New student Guide HEALTH & WELLNESS
Northwest offers variety of healthy eating alternatives throughout campus ASHLEY HERRING Assistant News Editor
It is your first dinner on campus. Mom is no longer here to dictate your food choices and make sure you eat your fruits and vegetables or that you don’t have dessert before dinner. So what will you choose? Chinese? A Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner? A double cheeseburger? Northwest’s dining has them all. However, what you choose could be the start of bad eating habits that could stay with you for the next four years. A study completed by Oregon State University researchers found that college students, especially first-year students, do not consume the United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. In addition, college students skip more meals due to a lack of time and many of the calories they do consume are derived from fat. Northwest campus din-
ing offers healthy alternatives that follow the MyPlate guidelines developed by the USDA. As the MyPlate guidelines state, each meal should consist of a dairy, fruit, vegetable, protein and grain. The eating outlets on campus offer options to students that help combat the development of unhealthy eating habits college students often develop. For a healthy alternative at Quiznos sub sandwiches, instead of selecting a tuna melt torpedo at 710 calories, try the small honey bourbon chicken at 275 calories. You could also try leaving off the cheese and adding more vegetables. At Grille Works, instead of a hamburger or cheeseburger, select a grilled chicken sandwich or a veggie burger. A full menu and nutritional information for each dining option offered on campus can be found on the Northwest campus dining website www.campusdish.com or in paper format outside Bearcat
Students avoid Freshman 15 ASHLEY HERRING Assistant News Editor
The Freshman 15 – that fear of gaining 15 pounds your first year of college. If you were to ask sophomores, juniors, seniors or even second-semester college freshmen, many would attest that gaining weight during your freshman year will likely happen. To avoid turning this terrifying thought into a reality, proper diet and exercise are important. Northwest offers many options for students to exercise and stay in shape both on and off campus. Lamkin Fitness Center, located on the first floor below Bearcat Arena, is the main fitness center location. A membership pass can be purchased through the fitness center at a cost of $70 for one semester and $125 for an academic year or eight months. With the purchase of a fitness center pass, students can attend group exercise classes. A free alternative to students who are not interested in purchasing a fitness center membership is
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the Northwest Recreation Center. It offers free and machine weights, six courts, racquetball courts, bikes and an elevated track. Outdoor recreation is available to students through the Mozingo
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ALL SALES ARE A 550/50 Hours: Mon - Fri:10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SPLIT!!! IT!!! Sat: 9:00 a a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Telophone: 660.254.4393 .254
President John Jasinski – president of the University Clarence Green – director of University Police Rose Viau – director of Residential Life Steve Bryant – director International Intercultural Affairs Riley Ziemer – Student Senate president Matt Baker – vice president of Student Affairs Doug Dunham – University provost Deans of Colleges – Charles McAdams(Arts and Sciences), Joyce Piveral(Education and Human Services), Gregory Haddock(Business and Professional Studies), Hall Directors – Mike Miller(Tower Suites), Aimee Rae(South Complex and Franken), Kash Dhanapal(Hudson-Perrin), Caysee Bellman(Dieterich), Elizabeth Stafford(Roberta), Brad Whitsell(Millikan), Jessica Ruckman(Phillips), Corey Ipock(Forest Village) Wren Baker – Athletic Director Lydia Hurst – Board of Regents president
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NUMBERS TO KNOW
YOUR SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING BEARCAT
Large Selection of Bearcat Apparel 660.582.8889 www.studentbodyonline.com Open 10-6 M-F and 10-3 Saturdays* *later on Home Gamedays
On the Square in Maryville, 202 E 3rd
Safe Ride – 660.562.1245 Public Safety – 660.562.3209 KCP&L – 816.471.5275 Suddenlink – 660.582.7351 Pizza Hut – 660.562.2468 Happy Garden – 660.582.6668 Papichulos – 660.562.0232 Benelli’s – 660.562.3020 Goodcents – 660.582.2368 Maryville Glass & Lock – 660.582.3131 Shell (Towing) – 660.582.4711 Talent Development Center (TDC) – 660.562.1726 Computer Services – 660.562.1634 Wellness Center – 660.562.1857 St. Francis Hospital – 660.562.2600 The Northwest Missourian – 660.562.1224 Bursars Office – 660.562.1106 Registrar’s Office – 660.562.1151 Campus Police – 660.562.1254
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Missourian Staff 2011-2012
NOT PICTURED: ERIC BAINES, EMILY DEMAREA, ASHLEY HERRING, REBEKAH JERABEK, AMANDA MONROE, VENKATESH NARLA, CHRIS SCHOONOVER, TY STEVENS, CASSIE SWANSON, KATIE WHELAN
ALEX RASH - NEWS EDITOR
ALEX WEBSTER - AD SALES MANAGER
AMANDA SCHULTE-SMITH - MANAGING EDITOR
ANDREW BENSON - VIDEOGRAPHER
BEN LAWSON - FEATURES EDITOR
DALTON VITT - CHIEF REPORTER
JASON LAWRENCE - SPORTS EDITOR
KIRA NORTHROP - CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
LORI FRANKENFIELD - PHOTO EDITOR
MICHAEL DUNTZ - AD DESIGN MANAGER
PHILIP GRUENWALD - OPINION EDITOR
TREY WILLIAMS - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
WENDY WHELAN - DESIGN EDITOR
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IN EVERY AISLE
OPEN 24 HOURS
Pharmacy | Wine & Spirits | Hy-Vee Bakery | Hy-Vee Kitchen | Salad Bar | New York Style Delicatessen | Chinese Express | Health Market | Hy-Vee Gas | Floral Shop | One Hour Photo | Speciality Meats & Seafood www.hyvee.com www.facebook.com/MaryvilleHV
1217 SOUTH MAIN ST. | MARYVILLE, MO | (660) 582-2191
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