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Education fair to connect students to careers By David Creech
news@dailyhelmsman.com The Spring 2014 Education Career Fair will be taking place in the University Center Ballroom from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The career fair, held by Career Services and the College of Education, is targeted toward those looking for a job in educating students and those wanting to network with potential employers. The career fair will be open to all students and alumni, but not to the general public. More than 30 school districts will be represented to recruit students. While some school districts are looking for education majors only, almost half of those attending are scouting for students in any major. Courtney Cook, assistant director in the Office of Career Services, believes the career fair provides an excellent opportunity to network and meet with those in the education field. Cook also said students should be professional in all ways while at the career fair. “It is important that students be professional in both attire and behavior,” Cook said. “It may also help to research the school districts that will be attending. Professional dress is required at the career fair and students should bring several copies of their résumés. “I advise that every student bring several copies of his or her résumé,” Cook said. “Students should also get business cards from several employers and follow up with an email thanking them for their time and information.” James Aldinger, director of HR, Federal Projects and
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Students utilize food pantries By Joey Kachel
news@dailyhelmsman.com In the U.S.—the land of plenty— it can be easy to forget that people go hungry. But food insecurity— not having reliable access to enough food for basic needs—is a problem that plagues 17.6 million American households, according to hungerrelief organization Feeding America. And an increasing part of that 17.6 million are college students. In a study of 354 students attending a mid-sized rural college in Oregon, scientists found that 59 percent of them faced food insecurity in the previous year. 27 percent of them participated in food assistance programs such as WIC and SNAP. Those who were employed and those who took in less than $15,000 often had the most trouble getting food. It doesn’t stop at going hungry—the study suggests that time spent working in order to make ends meet and buy basic food might have a detrimental effect on a student’s academic success. College students go hungry for some of the same reasons other people go hungry—rising food costs and a worsening economy. Exacerbating this is the fact that the “average student” is changing—away from late teens, early twenties with support
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Allen Bolen, volunteer at the food pantry at St Luke’s United Methodist Church, helps a patron with her food. Photo Courtesy of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. from home to older students having to juggle getting an education with raising a family and/or holding down a full-time job, the wages for which may not have risen in accordance with the rising cost of living. Students may be unable or unwilling
to go to their parents for support. Some might be unaware of whether or not they qualify for assistance. As a result, household budgets are stretched tight and some students are having trouble feeding themselves, let alone their families.
Some reasons—like increasing tuition—are unique to the college experience. For example, in 2011 a full-time, in-state University of Memphis student living off campus
student government does.” He then faced his also sharply dressed vice-presidential running mate, Jalen Griggs, and began thumbing on his chest and humming. Griggs joined him in this “The Wolf of Wallstreet” styled chant. At the same time inside the UC Bluff Room their opponent, current SGA President Ricky Kirby, sat sideways in his chair with one leg eccentrically crossed over the other. Wearing a bright-blue linen Stein Mart blazer, he rested one arm on the
chair’s back and explained that Martini used to be a member of his cabinet. “He didn’t officially resign, but it became clear, as far back as November, that he was going to run against me in the next election,” Kirby said. “Actually, it was his running mate who let it slip. He cannot hold a secret.” This was the scene 20 minutes before the SGA debate between the incumbent Making a Difference party and rival A.S.A.P. party. SGA senate hopefuls and party supporters filled
the seats. MAD members sat behind Kirby on the right side of the room, while A.S.A.P. members positioned themselves across the aisle behind Martini. The only interaction between the two parties occurred when the leaders shook hands at the start of the debate. The audience submitted questions for the candidates before and during the debate to moderator and election commissioner, Sheridan Sinclair. One
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MAD and A.S.A.P. go head to head in debate By Jonathan A. Capriel news@dailyhelmsman.com
Dressed in a two-piece charcoal Joseph A. Banks suit and two-toned blue tie, the Always Serving and Preserving party presidential candidate Domenic Martini leaned on the University Center balcony rail. “We are not going to go on the offensive in this debate,” Martini said. “Our party will get the student body more involved. Right now many don’t even know what
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Accountability at Bartlett City Schools, will be attending the career fair to look for prospective teachers. “Our school district is just now getting up and started,” Aldinger said. “We want to get our name out there to those looking for a career. We want the brightest, most dedicated educators to represent our new district.” Aldinger promoted his belief that professionalism is key in finding a job. “There is a way we must present ourselves if we are to be viewed as we believe we should,” Aldinger said. Samantha Esgro, a sophomore special education major, is planning on researching some districts’ teacher retention rates before deciding on where to teach. “I need to know how long a school district keeps teachers
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employed,” Esgro said. “I am going to look for how long they’ve kept their teachers and compare it to other districts.” Esgro said she would also look for the number of special education students in a district and how often teachers have IEP meetings with their parents. Grace Cartwright, a senior education major, is planning on networking at the career fair. “My main goal is to get my name and face out there to the school districts,” Cartwright said. “There are going to be a ton of people there, and we are all going to try to distinguish ourselves.” Cartwright is also planning on using information given at the career fair to her advantage. “We will be learning a lot about the districts and their expectations,” Cartwright said. “The Education Career Fair will tell me the steps I need to take between now and graduation, and even between graduation and getting a career.”
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SGA GENERAL ELECTION VOTE TODAY THRU THURSDAY MARCH 25-27 8 A.M. – MIDNIGHT
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FOR PRESIDENT: (vote for 1) Ricky Kirby (M.A.D.) Dominic Martini (A.S.A.P.)
FOR VICE PRESIDENT: (vote for 1) Jalen Griggs (A.S.A.P.) Prataj Ingram (M.A.D.)
Michael Barbour (M.A.D.) Phoebe Bauer (A.S.A.P.) David Blount (M.A.D.) Eric Bourgeois (M.A.D.) Melissa Byrd (M.A.D.) Fernanda Corral (M.A.D.) Ben Daniel (A.S.A.P.) Raven Douglas (M.A.D.) Amelia Durkee (M.A.D.) Madison Furr (A.S.A.P.)
AT LARGE: (vote for 18) Mary Garcia (A.S.A.P.) Christiana Giles (M.A.D.) Dallas Harness (A.S.A.P.) Shaq Goodwin (M.A.D.) Kevan Hatamzadeh (M.A.D.) David Knowles (M.A.D.) Winnie Law (M.A.D.) Mariah Martini (A.S.A.P.) Tevin McInnis (M.A.D.) Amber Nelson (A.S.A.P.)
Lainey Ortega (M.A.D.) Rachel Robilio (A.S.A.P.) Sara Rolin (M.A.D.) Shea Stock (A.S.A.P.) Kelsey Taylor (M.A.D.) Charles Uffelman (M.A.D.) Emily Vallor (M.A.D.) Greg Weatherford (A.S.A.P.) Katelyn Wooley (M.A.D..)
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Makeup can make skin suffer
By Amber Williams
news@dailyhelmsman.com Although cosmetics are helpful, when used incorrectly, they can also be harmful to both your skin and your appearance. MAC aesthetician and sales associate Latrice Davis emphasized proper makeup application. The current senior University of Memphis political science major said the preparation of foundation is the most vital step. “Get a nice cleanser that agrees with your skin and wash your face (then) follow that up with a moisturizer and a primer,” Davis advised. A primer is a cream or lotion applied under foundation to better the makeup’s coverage. “It makes your makeup lay better and last longer,” Davis continued. Although she noted that people with different skin types should get different products, she universally recommended oil-free moisturizers. In addition to prepping, Davis also emphasized proper makeup removal. “You’re going to break out,” she stated. “If you don’t take your makeup off before bed, you’re going to start seeing changes in your skin -- your skin will appear rougher (and) your pores will enlarge.” She also said people should change their products with the season. “When the weather changes, your skin changes,” Davis continued. “(If) your skin is different, you need to change your foundation.” She recommended powdery consistencies for oily skin and creamy or rich foundations for drier skin types. She said she also feels strongly about drawing on eyebrows too heavily. Local makeup artist Tim Moore
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Removing makeup nightly is an important part of skin care. also seemed adamant about subtlety. “Piling on foundation is a pet peeve of mine,” Moore said. “I hate it when you can look at someone and it feels like you can literally scrape the makeup off.” He said that this not only looks tacky, but it disables your pores from breathing. U of M student Kiki Carson also knows a thing or two about makeup. The political science and foreign language major’s mother has been selling cosmetics for Mary Kay for 11 years. According to her, priming before the application of eye shadow is also important. “To not prime is a crime,” said
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the 20-year-old, quoting her mother’s wisdom. She emphasized this because it enables the shadows to stay on longer, and it protects the eyes from the harsh metals in makeup. Carson also advised removing eye cosmetics at night to decrease the absorption from metallic residue and to prevent eyelashes from breaking off. “(Primer) also makes it that much easier to take off,” she added. Although Carson knows a lot about makeup, she does not wear it regularly. She promotes taking care of your own skin instead of hiding it. She advises women to give their skin a break.
“Trying to use foundation and concealer to cover acne only begets more acne,” Carson added. She applied the same reason to dry skin and recommended people use coconut oil to aid against that especially in winter months. “Coconut oil is a miracle—it has nutrients and minerals and is really good for your pores,” she stated. According to her, Makeup is not a cover-up and should solely be used to blend the tones of your skin. “You should never use makeup as treatment for your skin. The problem is still going to be there. It is just makeup,” she concluded. Jacqueline De Fouw, a health educator at the Hudson Health
Center on Campus had a few tips to ensure skin health in general. “Don’t take hot showers,” De Fouw stated. She advised against soaking in hot baths as well because it draws moisture from your skin. She also promoted regularly moisturizing and advised against using body lotions on the face. “Many lotions have oil in them and can clog pores,” she explained. When it comes to acne, De Fouw cleared up a few myths. “Foods such as chocolate don’t cause breakouts, but you should avoid greasy, fatty foods for your overall health,” she continued. According to her, different skin ailments are attributed to various environmental and biological causes. For example, dark circles are an indication of increased blood flow. “They can be caused by allergies, older people tend to have them, we get them when we’re tired, and some races are more prone to getting them,” she continued. For skin irritations such as eczema, she advised getting a medical opinion. “If you have had it before, you can just get a prescription, but if you’ve never seen it before, don’t try to fix it yourself. You should see a doctor to get it diagnosed,” De Fouw emphasized. She said the skin is the largest organ of the body and it’s the first line of defense against infection. There are certain actions you can take to prevent certain skin issues. The FDA recommends cleaning and replacing certain makeup items on a regular basis. Mascara, for example, should be replaced every three months. It also advises customers to avoid using “tester” products in public places because they have high chances of being contaminated.
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Hunt for Flight 370 resumes in calmer seas By Rod McGuirk and Todd Pitman Associated Press
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—As frustration was setting in, calmer seas returned Wednesday and the search for the remains of Flight 370 began anew in remote waters of the Indian Ocean off western Australia. Gale-force winds that forced an all-day delay Tuesday died down, allowing a total of 12 planes and two ships from the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to resume the hunt for any pieces of the Malaysia Airlines jet—tangible evidence for the families seeking closure after more than two weeks of anguished uncertainty. Although officials sharply narrowed the search zone based on the last satellite signals received from the Boeing 777, it was still estimated at 1.6 million square kilometers (622,000 square miles), an area bigger than Texas and Oklahoma combined. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Nine network television on Wednesday: “We’re throwing everything we have at this search.” “This is about the most inaccessible spot imaginable. It’s thousands of kilometers from anywhere, but never-
theless, we are the closest nation. We are a capable nation. We will do what we can to solve this riddle,” he later told Seven Network television. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, which coordinates the search on Malaysia’s behalf, said Wednesday’s search will focus on 80,000 square kilometers (30,900 square miles) of ocean. The search area is about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) southwest of Perth. Australia’s deputy defense chief, Air Marshal Mark Binskin, told reporters Tuesday in Perth, the Australian west coast city that is the staging point for the search, that it is a massive challenge. “We’re not searching for a needle in a haystack—we’re still trying to define where the haystack is,” he said. Various pieces of floating objects have been spotted southwest of Perth, but none have been retrieved. If they are found to be from the plane, that may help investigators narrow the search for the wreckage of the plane. Malaysia announced Monday that an analysis of satellite data received after Flight 370 left Kuala Lumpur for Beijing on March 8 indicated the plane had gone down in the Indian Ocean, killing all 239 people aboard. But that finding did not answer troubling questions about why the
plane was so far off-course. China, home to 153 of the passengers, demanded that Malaysia turn over the satellite data used to determine the plane’s fate. The airline’s chairman, Mohammed Nor Mohammed Yusof, said it may take time for further answers to become clear. “The investigation still underway may yet prove to be even longer and more complex than it has been since March 8th,” he said. The search for the wreckage and the plane’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders could take years because the ocean can extend to up to 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) deep in some parts. It took two years to find the black box from an Air France jet that went down in the Atlantic Ocean on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in 2009, and searchers knew within days where the crash site was. There is a race against the clock to find Flight 370’s black boxes, whose battery-powered “pinger” could stop sending signals within two weeks. The batteries are designed to last at least a month. David Ferreira, an oceanographer at the University of Reading in Britain, said little is known about the detailed topography of the seabed where the plane is believed to have
crashed. “We know much more about the surface of the moon than we do about the ocean floor in that part of the Indian Ocean,” Ferreira said. The satellite information did not provide an exact location—only a rough estimate of where the jet went down, and Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the data is still being analyzed “to attempt to determine the final position of the aircraft” and that an international working group of satellite and aircraft performance experts had been set up. The lack of physical evidence and what is thought to be a lack of reliable information from Malaysian officials has resulted in a torrent of criticism from relatives of the passengers. In Beijing on Tuesday, nearly 100 relatives and their supporters marched to the Malaysian Embassy, where they threw plastic water bottles, tried to rush the gate and chanted, “Liars!” Many wore white T-shirts that read “Let’s pray for MH370.” They held banners and shouted, “Tell the truth! Return our relatives!” Police briefly scuffled with a group of relatives who tried to approach journalists. The relatives demanded to see the Malaysian ambassador, and they later met with him.
In a clear statement of support for the families, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a special envoy to Kuala Lumpur to deal with the case, and Deputy Foreign Minister Xie Hangsheng told Malaysia’s ambassador that China wanted to know exactly what led to the announcement that the plane had been lost, a statement on the ministry’s website said. The conclusions were based on an analysis of the brief signals the plane sent every hour to a satellite belonging to Inmarsat, a British company, even after other communication systems on the jetliner shut down for unknown reasons. Investigators will be looking at various possibilities, including mechanical or electrical failure, hijacking, sabotage, terrorism or issues related to the mental health of the pilots or someone else on board. “We do not know why. We do not know how. We do not know how the terrible tragedy happened,” Malaysia Airlines’ chief executive, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, told reporters. McGuirk reported from Canberra, Australia. AP writers Scott McDonald and Eileen Ng in Kuala Lumpur; Christopher Bodeen and Didi Tang in Beijing; Danica Kirka in London; and Kristen Gelineau in Sydney contributed to this report.
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of the more interesting questions she posed to the candidates was “What makes you better than your opponent?” “One of the things I would criticize Ricky on was his inability to get the senate motivated,” Martini said looking at the audience. “I think he did a lot of things by executive order, which is great, but getting the senate involved in everyday activities would really help them want to be there.”
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paid $7,658 per year for their education, including books and supplies. In 2012, it was $7,980. In 2013, tuition and supply costs climbed as high as $8,740. And 2014 hasn’t started off well for the frugal—the spring 2014 semester alone cost $4,156 for an in-state undergraduate student taking twelve credits, and that doesn’t factor in supplies, meal plans and other incidental costs. The price goes up exponentially for out-of-state and graduate students. Hunger on college campuses has become so endemic that a national
Kirby responded by stating he would in no way say he is better than Martini. Then he took a moment to flaunt his experience as president. “I am the only president to ever keep all of the promises he made—that has never happened before,” Kirby said, causing an eruption of applause from the right side of the room. “I have been involved in 20 different organizations, served on 13 executive boards and I know the voice of the students.” Both parties agreed on almost all of the issues raised during the debate, causing the moderator to
ask the vice presidential candidates, “If you agree on so much, what is the difference between the two parties?” “Martini ran with Ricky last year with the MAD party,” Griggs said, A.S.A.P. vice presidential hopeful. “Campaigning was great but once they got into the senate they had troubles getting bills passed. (MAD) had some senators who were terminated only to be reinstated a short time late. Our senators are dedicated and have already come up with ideas of what they want to change on campus.” Prataj Ingram, Kirby’s new
vice presidential running mate, touted that MAD was not only a more diverse group of students than A.S.A.P., but they were also harder working. “I do not believe you can effectively run an SGA that is supposedly the voice of all students if you do not have a diverse enough party,” she said. “If you only have one type of people, you limit the ideas you generate. Our party is made of 80 of the hardest working students.” After the debate, Natalie Marking, A.S.A.P. candidate for Senator of the Art and Sciences College, commented that the
MAD senators were not always effective. “Their only job is to pass bills to further the University, yet there were not a lot of bills passed.” she said. “That is an issue that could be fixed.” Amelia Durkee, MAD candidate for Senator at Large, gave her theory on why candidates agreed so much during the debate. “Both parties have the same goals in mind, because students usually want the similar things,” she said “The difference comes in leadership styles and how they plan on getting those things implemented.”
food bank organization has formed to provide students with food. The College and University Food Bank Alliance operates food pantries on college campuses across the country, from Michigan to Missouri. The CUFBA supports campus-based food pantries by providing education and training to its members. While the University of Memphis isn’t a part of the CUFBA, there are still ways for hungry students to get the food they need. The Metropolitan Inner-Faith Association provides a number of emergency services to needy households, including homeless shelter placement and financial assistance. They also provide a voucher program
for local food pantries. Households are eligible for up to four food vouchers a year after providing picture identification and proof of social security for their children, if any. They’re then sent to a local food pantry and given enough food for five to seven days. It’s not meant as permanent assistance, but rather as a way to cover gaps in a household’s food security. Joan Dennehy is MIFA’s food pantry coordinator. She explained that MIFA is happy to help college students, so long as they meet the requirements. “We have seen a handful of college-age students coming in to request vouchers,” Dennehy said.
“It hasn’t been a huge number, but we’ve seen a few, more than last year, probably.” One MIFA food pantry that serves the university area is located at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 480 S. Highland St. It’s part of the University Cluster Food Pantry, a group of churches who, since 1981, have been providing food for needy Memphians. St. Luke’s serves three ZIP codes—38111, 38114 and 38117—and helps an average of about 60 to 65 households a week. Beverly Nicholson is the director of the food pantry at St. Luke’s. She understands how students could become food insecure. “Someone who’s living off campus
and has expenses to pay probably has a need,” Nicholson said. In Tennessee, college students are eligible for SNAP, provided they’re working at least 20 hours a week, enrolled in a work-study program, caring for dependents or enrolled in the state’s “Families First” program, and the state’s income test for food stamp eligibility doesn’t take into account scholarships or financial aid. Even so, that eligibility could be threatened by prior drug-related felony convictions. Twenty-two percent of Shelby County residents—or 204,130 people—are food insecure, exceeding the state average of 17.6 percent, according to a study by Feeding America.
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Softball senior salutes autism awareness By Austin Reynolds
sports@dailyhelmsman.com A puzzle piece may seem like a strange thing to have tattooed on the back of one’s neck, but ask University of Memphis senior softball player Libby Goranson about the meaning behind her ink and you’ll hear a story that starts when
she was a young girl. When Goranson’s younger brother Ryan was two years old he was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that affects how a person interacts with others socially. According to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the neural disorder, about one in every 88 chil-
dren in the United States has some degree of autism. The blue puzzle piece tattooed on Goranson’s neck is the logo of Autism Speaks, and it’s used to build awareness for the disorder. In an effort to further grow awareness for autism, Goranson worked to make the Tigers’ home game against Lipscomb on March 26 the Autism Awareness Game. “I was thinking about how people do breast cancer awareness games, and walks for life and all that kind of stuff,” Goranson, a first baseman, said. “I figured since this is my last year I wanted to do something kind of different and kind of special and something that kind of hits home for me, and so that’s where the idea (for the Autism Awareness Game) came from.”
When Goranson had the idea for the Autism Awareness Game she went to her coaches with it, then they got into contact with the Autism Society of the Mid-South who assisted with getting everything set up. “I think that it’s pretty great for (Goranson) to want to do something that brings awareness to issues that sometimes we aren’t so knowledgeable about and not exposed to, so I was really pleased that she has the drive to have an interest in that and want to give back and make others aware,” Memphis head coach Natalie Pool said. Ryan attends all of the home softball games, and the Memphis players and coaches have all been supportive of him. Goranson said that it means a
lot that everyone is so accepting of Ryan, Poole added that he has a positive impact on their lives as well. “Really (having Ryan around) just brings a smile to my face specifically,” Poole said. “I think that sometimes people might think that he’s blessed to be around us, but I would say that I feel blessed to have been able to have been around him.” The Tigers are currently on a five-game slide, and the Autism Awareness Game will be their next chance to turn things around. The game is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Tigers Softball Complex at the U of M Park Avenue campus. The first 150 people at the game will receive glow sticks to be used in a mid-game ceremony.
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