FSU Honors Program Newsletter, Issue #27- October 2020

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

HONORS

ISSUE #27 October 2020

Publication by the Honors Student Association

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 MONTHLY WELCOME

5 UPCOMING EVENTS

6

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

7 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

8 LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATION

10 HONORS STUDENTS ON VOTING

11

VOTING DEADLINES

12 VOTING PLANS

13 MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE

14

TRES LECHES MUG CAKE RECIPE

MONTHLY WELCOME Dear Honors Students,

My name is Grace Brill, and I am the current Chair for Academic and Professional Development for the Honors Student Association.

As you likely already know, the 2020 Presidential Election is scheduled for November 3, 2020. However, you do not have to wait until November 3rd to cast your ballot. There are multiple ways to vote such as absentee voting, early voting, and voting at the polls on Election Day. Each state has slightly different rules about these methods of voting, so make sure you check out the information for the state in which you registered to vote. It is best to do your research before you plan on voting to guarantee that you do not encounter any regulatory or registration-related issues. Tasks like checking to see if you are registered to vote take less than 10 minutes but are incredibly important.

Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, it is imperative that you vote. Voting is a crucial part of our democracy and empowers us to share our voices. While voting was outlined in the Bill of Rights, initially, only white landowning men could vote. For many, the right to vote was fought for and had to be earned. For instance, Black Americans gained the right to vote with the 15th Amendment, however, methods of voter suppression such as poll taxes and literacy tests prevented Black Americans from voting. In addition, Women gained the right to vote in 1920 with the 19th Amendment.

Every voice matters and voting is a way to ensure that your voice is heard. While this might sound clichĂŠ, it is important to recognize that your vote could make a difference. For instance, during the 2000 Bush v. Gore election, Bush won Florida by 537 votes during the recount, which determined the outcome of the election. As a

MONTHLY WELCOME swing state, Florida plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of Presidential Elections. Consequently, for those of us registered to vote in Florida, it is especially important to vote.

In addition to the Presidential Election, it is also important to vote in local and state elections. On the 2020 Florida ballot, there are six ballot measures for the state Constitution. These ballots address the following issues: suffrage, minimum wage, elections, direct democracy, and taxes. I strongly encourage everyone registered to vote in Florida to conduct research about each of these amendments, learn about the implications of each amendment, and vote on these six amendments. Voting in local elections is often overlooked but is a crucial part of your civic duty since these issues and representatives have direct implications on your local community.

Best,

Grace Brill

UPCOMING EVENTS OCT ALUMNI 26 SPEAKER: 3PM CHRIS LAND Curious about cyrptocurrency, bitcoin, banking or tech? Or maybe you want to learn about government jobs or law school.

Join the latest Q&A Alumni Speaker series with Chris Land, Class of '11. Register to attend at hsf.fsu.edu/upcoming-events

OCT SPOOKY 29 YOGA NIGHT 6 PM

Relax and do some Halloween themed yoga over zoom!

Zoom Meeting ID is in the bio of the FSU Honors Instagram

OCT TEA & 30 SYMPATHY 2 PM

Join your favorite HEP professors every Friday at 2/3PM to socialize with your peers and talk about anything- just not school.

Check your email for the new Zoom Meeting ID every week.

NOV DOG TOY 04 ZOOM 7 PM

Get your fill of cute dogs in this dog toy zoom call.

Zoom Meeting ID is in the bio of the FSU Honors Instagram

OCT DISASTER 27 AND RACE 12:30 PM

Sustainable Public Discourse Speaker Series: Disaster and Race featuring Dr. Carmen Kynard, Professor of English, and Lillian Radford, Chair of Rhetoric at Texas Christian University , will conduct a conversation on the public discourse surrounding natural disaster and race, with particular attention given to how critical race theory can illuminate debates about the inequities inherent in natural disaster response.

Zoom Meeting ID: 910 420 05491

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT MARGARET COPOLLO A JUNIOR AT FSU MAJORING IN ECONOMICS

HOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH VOTER REGISTRATION?

I myself am a registered voter, and I actively encourage not only my close friends to vote but their friends as well. I reach out to those around me to go vote together and try my best to spread information regarding the process of voting itself!

WHY IS VOTING IMPORTANT?

Voting is very important because it is the basis of our democracy. For many of us, this is the first presidential election where we can extend our voice, and having the ability to vote is a privilege that isn’t afforded to lots of underrepresented groups. Being a young Latinx, by voting, I have the ability to affect small change in our representation both at the local and federal level.

HAVE YOU SEEN MORE PASSION AND INVOLVEMENT IN THIS ELECTION COMPARED TO PAST ELECTIONS? WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS?

I definitely have seen more passion and overall involvement leading up to the presidential election. I believe this is because of the increased youth activism following events such as school shootings, BLM protests, and the COVID-19 response. This election is very important and heavily contested because this election will ultimately impact future generations for years to come. The outcomes of this election will shape how we address gun violence, the ongoing pandemic, and policing.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE BEING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT WITH YOUR OUTSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR FELLOW STUDENTS?

I try my best to maintain my GPA while at the same time maintaining my own mental health. This semester, I am currently studying political economy as a Don Lavoie fellow for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and juggling a full course load along with being a member of the Hispanic Honor Society. Personally, emphasizing my time management skills has allowed me to excel. My advice for my fellow students is to make sure you stay on top of your work, but always remember your mental health should come first.

I’ve learned over the 2 and a half years of being in university that while I can study for ten hours a day, it will never be sustainable and that one of the most important factors in being not only a successful student but a healthy student is rest.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DR. JESSE KLEIN AN HONORS TEACHING SCHOLAR

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE COURSES THAT YOU'RE CURRENTLY TEACHING FOR THE HONORS PROGRAM?

Currently I’m teaching a course called Asking Questions & Finding Answers: Information Literacy & Research Methods and will be teaching it again in Spring 2021. It is an overview of the tenets of information literacy-discovery, access, evaluation, synthesis, and ethical use--and a discipline-agnostic introduction to research methods. There is also a skills development component of the course that trains students in several commonly used research programs, like SPSS, R, Nvivo, and Tableau, that will prepare them for more specialized methods courses and to be more competitive on the job market. The goal of the course is to expand students' skills in navigating and synthesizing information sources as a foundation for conducting rigorous and ethical research.

IN WHAT WAYS WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO GET INVOLVED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SOCIETY?

I was able to make these contributions to our community and the academy because of my background in sociological and information science research.

I believe it’s not only about getting involved, but it’s about being informed and trained in conducting research that empowered me to engage the ways I did during my time working with these organizations. So, by teaching students about the information landscape, information ethics, research methods, and the skills involved in conducting research, my course prepares students to pursue research in any area they choose, which is especially useful in making a difference in their local and national communities.

WHAT WOULD YOU WANT YOUR STUDENTS TO TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR CLASSES AND IMPLEMENT INTO THEIR OWN LIVES?

We constantly encounter information that’s misleading, algorithms that purport information retrieval but are actually selling us ideas and products, and changes in our ability to process the information we face every day. Of the many things I hope my students will take away from my course, it’s that there are many types of literacy including information literacy, data literacy, and statistical literacy that facilitate being informed and more effective in understanding the world around them. It may seem inconsequential, but being able to evaluate a source for credibility as they are infinitely scrolling on social media is a skill many people do not have and by putting some distance between seeing a piece of information and consuming it, students will be more engaged and informed in their daily lives.

Letters Against Isolation

A few photos from HSA's Community Service Team's letter-writing event!

HONORS STUDENTS ON VOTING These results are based off of two polls that were posted on the FSU Honors Student Association Instagram story, in which Honors students were able to respond via a written response and answering a poll.

WHY IS VOTING IMPORTANT TO YOU? "Everything, my Great Grandma fought

"That I care about things bigger

to vote, I do it so I can fight for my

than just myself." -Katherine Lafever

rights like her." -Ollie LeClerc

"It means everything to me. We have to stay involved because politics affects everyone's lives." -Sara Boles

"I'm not complacent in my own dehumanization and that of my fellow citizens." -Grace Hopke

"A chance at a better future."

-Sarah Kimmerling

4%

96%

"NO"

"YES"

WILL YOU BE VOTING IN THE 2020 NOVEMBER ELECTION?

VOTING WHILE AT COLLEGE Deadlines: By 7pm on November 3rd, all ballots must be received to be counted.

If the voter decides to go to the polls to vote, the voter should bring the vote-by-mail ballot (marked or not).

The vote-by-mail ballot will be canceled and the voter can vote a regular ballot at the polls

VOTE

GO VOTE!

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WHAT'S YOUR VOTING PLAN? IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING OR ELECTION DAY VOTING

LOCATE YOUR POLLING STATION ON YOUR VOTER'S REGISTRATION CARD OR BY SEARCHING ONLINE BRING A PHOTO ID!

MAIL-IN BALLOT

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BALLOT BE SURE TO ENCLOSE BALLOT IN PROPER ENVELOPE SEND IN BALLOT ASAP TO ENSURE IT ARRIVES AT PROPER DESTINATION ON TIME

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

MAKEAPLANTOVOTE.COM

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SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL RESEARCH, PHOTOGRAPHY, POETRY, SHORT STORIES, OR VISUAL ART TO BE FEATURED IN THE HSA NEWSLETTER! EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE GENRES ARE POETRY, SHORT STORIES, RESEARCH, VISUAL ART, OR PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT ANY STUDENT WORK IS WELCOME. CURRENT HONORS STUDENTS SHOULD SEND CREATIVE WRITING, RESEARCH, PHOTOGRAPHY, OR ART SUBMISSIONS TO HSAEBOARD19@GMAIL.COM

DORM ROOM RECIPE

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE Recipe courtesy of Elise Gabriele thehofstrachronicle.com

INGREDIENTS FOR TWO SERVINGS: -TWO CUPS OF MILK (ANY TYPE) -TWO TABLESPOONS OF GRANULATED SUGAR -FOUR TABLESPOONS OF UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER -ONE- EIGHTH TEASPOON RED CHILI POWDER -ONE TEASPOON OF GROUND CINNAMON DIRECTIONS: 1.

ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO A POT, AND STIR UNTIL EVERYTHING IS COMBINED. 2. HEAT THE POT ON A STOVE USING MEDIUM TO MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. STIRRING CONSTANTLY TO PREVENT BURNING. 3.

ONCE THE COCOA STARTS TO BUBBLE, TURN THE HEAT DOWN TO MEDIUM-LOW TO KEEP IT WARM UNTIL BEING SERVED.

Tres Leches Mug Cake Ingredients Mug Cake: 1/4 cup pancake mix 1/4 cup 1 large egg 1/4 cup almond milk or your preferred milk 1 packet of monk fruit or stevia Cinnamon to taste op Milks: 1 tablespoon of unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon of unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon of unsweetened oat milk 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 packet of monk fruit or stevia

Instructions 1. Whisk all the ingredients for the mug cake in a small bowl 2. Pour in a mug and microwave for 1 minute 3. In a small bowl mix all the ingredients for the kinds of milk.

4. Poke small holes to the mug cake with a wooden toothpick and pour milk onto it.

5. Top with your favorite toppings!

RECIPE COURTESY OF CHEF GIBELLY HERNANDEZ MORETHANCOCOS.COM INSTAGRAM: @GB_HERNANDEZ

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