March 2019 Fox Times

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What’s in this Issue

Ask Trip Fierce To Foxy Ireland 2019

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College Curses With Quarter Moon

The Source of the Holidays

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Table of Contents March Events

McDonald’s Copycat Shamrock Shake recipe

Ask Fierce Foxy

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How to Survive Las Vagas

College Curses with Quarter Moon

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Trip to Ireland 2019

10 Facts about St. Patrick’s Day

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Staff Spotlight Page 10

Sivo a short story Page 6 The Politically Inncorect club Source of the holidays Page 11-12

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March Social Events on the Appleton Campus

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Want togo to Tundra Lodge? You can sign up for the trip in Student Life!

Credit goes to Event USA for the picture

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Spring Break! Whoooo! Feel free to tell us how your break went at fvtcfoxtimes@gmail.com

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McDonald’s Copycat Shake Recipe Sabrina from Dinner then Dessert Ingredients

3 cups vanilla ice cream

1 cup whole milk

1/4 teaspoon mint extract (Not pepermint!)

9 drops of food coloring

Whipped cream This can include green sanding sugar and maraschino cherries as toppings!

Directions 1. Mix the Icecream, milk, extract, and food coloring on high in a blender.

2. Top with whipped cream, sanding sugar, and a cherry.

For the people who don’t want to go through all that effort, here’s an alternative!

Ingredients

A car

Its keys Money

Directions 1.

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Jump into the car Start it Drive to the closest McDonald’s Order a Shamrock shake

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5. Pay for your drink 6. Drink it

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Ask Fierce Foxy

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Here’s Some questions Foxy answered!

Foxy, my family has what we call “The Denoncour Curse” which is more or less a dramatized version of bad luck. If we need to be somewhere in 15 mins, we need to leave an hour before hand because we will hit every red light. This effects everyone on my mother’s side. What should I do to get rid of it?

A curse huh? The last time I was told about a curse, was from this gypsy.

She told me that someone told her that they had a curse. The gypsy asked, “What were the exact words of the curse?” and he answered, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.”

If you want a curse removed, I reccomend going and seeing her!

What are you doing for Spring Break?

For Spring break, I am going to keep studying because I can’t get enough of this school!

Are you usually early to something or late?

I am usually early because then I have more time to do other things in the sparetime.

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look for the first part of this story in the nex issue!

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How to Survive Las Vegas By: Kim Kamke Planning on visiting sunny Las Vegas? Well, I just went with my classmate Jacob for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and I have a few tips for you!

- DON’T EXPECT IT TO BE WARM! Did you know Las Vegas gets cold too? Well, I sure wasn’t expecting it to be 13 degrees. So, be smart, and bring your winter coat if you are going in the winter. I did not. SIGH. -If you are flying Southwest, don’t be cheap, pay for early bird check-in! If you don’t, you will end up like me, sitting in the middle seat next to a very large man. You will be miserable. Getting a window seat is worth the extra epense - Stay on the strip! I had the chance to stay at 3 different hotels during my stay in Vegas and staying in the middle of the strip was worth the couple extra bucks.

- Fremont Street is cool… but sketchy. Yes, go visit Fremont Street, but Uber there and then Uber back to the Strip. It’s cool, and all… but there’s a lot of weirdos.

- DO NOT ACCEPT THE “PLAYING CARDS” STRANGERS ON THE STREET TRY TO HAND YOU! They are not trading cards… they are something else entirely. I mean, it IS Vegas, and I’m not here to judge… but just don’t do it. @fvtcfoxtimes

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How to Survive Las Vegas By: Kim Kamke - Bring a lot of money…. A LOT. Everything in Vegas is expensive. Expect to spend $50 a meal, unless you are going to eat at McDonald’s every time. Oh, and cash is king.

Everyone in Vegas expects a tip, so bring enough cash to accommodate.

- The High Roller Observation Wheel looks amazing, but also terrifying. I’m scared of heights, so I probably should have known better… but I paid $40 for a half an hour ride of sheer terror. It WAS pretty though…

- When you check into your hotel room, take a photo of your room number. These hotels are massive and it’s easy to forget what room you are in. If you have a photo of your door you will be able to more easily find your room! #lifehack

- Take an Uber, not a taxi. Ubers are cheaper and plentiful… not to mention they can’t “long haul” you like a standard taxi can. PLUS – maybe you will be picked up from the airport in an AMAZING Tesla like we did! (Don’t get too excited… our next Uber was a Hyundai Santa Fe) - IF YOU ARE GOING IN WINTER… BE PREPARED FOR CANCELLED FLIGHTS! Yeah. It snowed in Vegas when we were there for the first time in 12 years. Our flights got cancelled, and we were there 2 days longer than expected.

- They don’t handle snow like us… an inch of snow equals no flights out. So plan for the “worst” and have enough finances to survive a couple extra days, and enjoy your unplanned days!

- Above all, STAY SAFE, HAVE FUN, and remember… what happens in Vegas ends up on Instagram… so be good! ;)

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Want to see more College Curses? Read the next issue of the Fox Times!

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Politically Incorrect Club The Source of the Holidays Americans love to celebrate holidays. We often tend to focus on food, family, and fictional characters. However, many traditional holidays are rooted in Christianity. It is important to keep in mind the true source of these holidays, too. God is the originator of many of our most celebrated holidays.

The word “holiday” derives from the Old English, meaning “holy day.” In modern times, it has come to mean a celebration, time of rest, or even a vacation.

The first holiday God made for us was the 7th day of creation – a day of rest. We do our best when we take a day of rest once a week. In our busy lives we often forget that Sunday is a day of rest and worship. The source of the holiday is God. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims to thank God for surviving their first year in the New World, and for blessing them with a bountiful harvest. We celebrate Thanksgiving today to give thanks to God for the many blessings we have. The source of the holiday is God. Christmas is the holiday where we celebrate the birth of Christ - God’s Son, the Savior of the world. We love to celebrate by exchanging gifts and telling our kids to be good for Santa Claus.

But the “reason for the season” is Jesus. The source of the holiday is God. Easter is the holiday where we celebrate the most pivotal @fvtcfoxtimes

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Politically Incorrect Club The Source of the Holidays moment in all of history: the resurrection of Christ which gives eternal live to all who believe. We love to celebrate by giving our kids baskets from the Easter bunny. But the “reason for the season” is Jesus. The source of the holiday is God. Lesser holidays like Halloween and Valentine’s Day have Christian and non-Christian roots. Halloween derives its name from the November 1 Christian “Feast of All Saints”, from which October 31 became known as “All Saints Eve,” or “All Hallow’s Eve,” or Halloween (from the Old English “halga” or “hallow, “meaning “holy.” Hence, “Holy Evening.”). Valentine’s Day derives its name from two early Christian martyrs named Valentinus.

As you celebrate and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, please take time to recall “Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith,” (Hebrews 12:2), and God, the origin of these holidays.

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Trip to Ireland 2019 Lydia Schmalz and Kelli Hines Our educators at Fox Valley Technical College try to instill in us the importance of employability essentials; your attitude is more important than any technical skill you may possess. This was reiterated ten-fold when we met with recruiters from Dropbox and HubSpot. It was invaluable to learn what the top companies are looking for during their hiring process. At Siemens we took advantage of the opportunity to gain a little real-world experience. We were given a problem to solve from an actual Siemens client; working together as a group to find a solution taught us the importance of thinking critically and creatively. Citrix also challenged us to think outside of the box when they assigned a series of brain teasers, like those given during their interview process. FireEye put our investigative skills to the test when we responded to a security incident from start to finish. Once that was completed, the students were split into smaller groups and given the opportunity to pick the brains of industry professionals.

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Trip to Ireland 2019 Lydia Schmalz and Kelli Hines

The program offers students a good balance of both work and play. Our grand adventure began as soon as we landed in Dublin. We collected our luggage and hopped on a bus headed straight to the ancient Stone Age Passage Tomb at Newgrange. Later we partook in the famous Black Taxi Tour in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where we learned so much history. During our time on the Emerald Isle, we visited the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, which you may have seen on HBO’s Game of Thrones. We ventured to the Giant’s Causeway where we learned the legend of giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn MacCool). Our schedule allowed for ample free time to explore Dublin and experience places like Trinity College, museums, the Jameson Distillery, and more.

Our group traveled to Cork and saw Blarney Castle and the beautiful countryside. On our last day in Ireland, we returned to Dublin where we toured the famous Guinness Storehouse and capped off our trip with a meaningful team dinner.

Fox Valley Technical College offers its students many unique opportunities that not only enhance your education, but also give you an advantage over the competition.

One such opportunity is the chance to experience learning through the eyes of a whole new culture with the International Field Studies Program. On January 3, 2019, 17 students and 3 instructors did just that as we embarked on a once in a lifetime journey to the information technology mecca of Ireland. We weren’t sure what to expect, but the preparation activities provided by our instructors gave us a great idea of what was to come with activities beforehand, as did the well thought out itinerary.

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Trip to Ireland 2019 Lydia Schmalz and Kelli Hines Over the course of the week, we were fortunate enough to visit eight companies: Dropbox, Croke Park, Citrix, HubSpot, Siemens, VMware, FireEye, and Dell EMC. Some of the offices had a more relaxed feel. Visiting the pride of Dublin, Croke Park stadium, showed us that IT opportunities can be found everywhere – even at a hurling match!

Places like HubSpot and Dropbox felt more like an adult playground than an office with video games, bean bag chairs, and beer taps in the cafeterias. You read that right – beer taps! Other businesses, such as Dell EMC and FireEye, had a more professional and serious demeanor. One thing each place had in common was the emphasis placed on culture. A great example can be found at Siemens, where they encouraged employees to work on personal projects in addition to those assigned by the company. It was refreshing to witness a company recognized inspired employees perform better.

Meeting with recruiters from some of the biggest names in information technology, stressed the importance of FVTC’s Employability Essentials during the hiring process and throughout our entire career. The real-world experience we gained at companies like Siemens and FireEye not only challenged us to think critically and creatively, it also gave us material to enhance our personal portfolios. The brilliant individuals we met inspired those that participated on the trip on both a personal and professional level. After visiting such big players in the information technology industry, we returned home feeling truly inspired. This program showed us how exciting a career in Information Technology can be. Through our travels in Ireland, we cultivated professional connections and made friendships that will last a lifetime. Participating in the International Professional Field Studies Program through Fox Valley Tech was a life changing experience.

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10 Facts about St.Patrick’s Day

St. Patty’s Day is March 17 th . I’m sure you all have worn green, seen a parade, or even consumed green beer (those of you over 21, OF COURSE) to celebrate this Irish holiday, but do you ACTUALLY know anything about it? Well here’s 10 facts you may not know!

1. The March 17 th celebration was started in 1631, 12 centuries after Saint Patrick died!

2. Green beer? Well, it wasn’t always that kind of a celebration. As a matter of fact, it wasn’t until the late 20 th century that Ireland repealed a law that kept everything— pubs included—shut down for the day.

3. The original official color of St. Patrick’s Day was actually blue!

4. St. Patrick was a Roman enslaved by the Irish. He escaped, became a priest, and then returned to Ireland to convert them to Christianity!

5. Shamrocks are the national flower of Ireland. According to legend, each leaf of the clover has a meaning: Hope, Faith, Love and Luck. (Your odds of finding a 4 leaf clover are 1 in 10,000!)

6. The first year Chicago dyed the river green was in 1962.

7. There are approximately 34.7 million U.S. citizens of Irish decent. That’s seven times more than Ireland itself!

8. St. Patrick’s original name wasn’t Patrick, it was Maewyn Succat. He changed his name when he became a priest. St. Maewyn Succat’s Day just doesn’t have the same “ring” to it, does it?

9. According to Irish folktales there are NO female Leprechauns, only men!

10. Ever wonder what “Erin go Bragh” means? Well, it roughly means “Ireland Forever.”

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