N E W S TO U S E TIPS, FSU SGA Student Publications Newsletter
Devyn’s Corner By Devyn Fussman Now that FSU students are back at their home away from home, SGA agencies are using this time to host their first general body meetings. This is the perfect opportunity for any student, whether new or returning, to get involved and make new friends. Anyone who wants to get involved but can’t make it to the general body meetings can still drop by the agency’s respective center or visit their page at sga.fsu.edu. For any student looking for a way to meet new people and get some exercise
at the same time, The Corazón Dancers are hosting Salsa Auditions on Sept. 14 at noon in the Union Ballrooms. No experience is necessary; just show up and prepare to be swept off your feet. The group gives performances, teaches lessons and is also involved in community service. But if you’re a lady Nole who would rather exercise her brain than her body, Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) is holding a Meet and Greet on Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the King Building. It’s perfect for any woman interested in science, engineering, mathematics, technology or free food. However, if you’re not a female grad student, don’t be discouraged! The event is open to everyone, with old and new members welcome to attend. The general body meeting dates and times are as follows:
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Welcome to la fiesta! You don’t have to be a Spanish speaker to enjoy Tally Fiesta, Tallahassee’s largest downtown event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Spanish food (authentic food that hasn’t been Americanized), salsa dancing, games, arts and crafts, vendors and live entertainment will come together to create a diverse festival of fun for the community. The event kicks off just two days before the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Kleman Plaza and lasts from noon to 10 p.m. HLSU is inviting FSU students to come
out and join La Familia to celebrate their heritage. In addition to celebrating and having fun, the goal of Tally Fiesta is to educate Tallahassee on Hispanic/Latino culture as well as raise money for Hispanic/ Latino students to receive scholarships. Contrary to popular belief, Spanish has never been a foreign language in the U.S. Spaniards colonized Florida long before the English settlers moved in. Even today there’s an abundance of cities and states that bear Spanish names, such as Florida, which is derived from the Spanish word for “flower,” along
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Vigil Recalls Victims of Police Brutality Students held a candlelight vigil at the Integration Statue on Aug. 25 to reflect on police brutality in light of the events in Ferguson, Mo. The students, many of whom were members of BSU and Pride, prayed for those involved and their families, sang the Negro National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” observed a moment of
silence and listened to speeches given by BSU President Rodney Moore, Vice President Jacqueline A. Futch and others. Students also demonstrated the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture by raising their hands in remembrance of victims of prejudice and Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man killed by a policeman on Aug. 9, 2014.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Comes to FSU Ready to relive the science classes of your childhood? Then clear your schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 16, because Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to FSU as part of the Golden Tribe Lecture Series. Last year he made a surprise appearance via phone call when his astrophysicist friend, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, called him during his lecture at FSU in response to a student’s question. This year Bill Nye is taking it up a notch
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FREE COLOR PRINTING
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by appearing in person and presenting his own lecture for (unfortunately) one night only. For the 90’s kids who struggled with science and how boring it was, Bill Nye was an invaluable help in getting through elementary and middle school science. He presented the information, often for the first time, as a form of entertainment instead of in the form of a dull, heavy textbook or disgusting dissection. Those were the days when, if you saw a TV and a VCR set up in your class, you sang and danced for joy.
continued on 2 Flyers, posters and banners are printed for free at FSU for Recognized Student Organizations that provide paper to the SGA’s Student Publications Office (A302 Union). Each semester each RSO can print two rolls of paper (HPQ1412A, 2 feet x 100 feet; officedepot.com, HEWQ1412A) or the equivalant on a
ream of paper (Hammermill Premium Multipurpose Paper, 8.5’’ x 11’’ 24lb; officedepot.com, 0393122). Student Publications cannot design or print items that promote fundraising, events at private residences or events that require students to pay a fee to participate in an event.
from 1 - Tally Fiesta with Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and of course Florida boasts a significant Hispanic and Latino population. For more information in either English or Spanish, check out tallyfiesta.com.
from 1 - Devyn’s Corner Pride Student Union: Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in SSB 208 Asian American Student Union: Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in SSB 208 Hispanic/Latino Student Union: Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Union Ballrooms Women Student Union: Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in Union 311B
Students getting dunked in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
SGA Takes ALS Challenge and Hosts Annual BBQ
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But although the science guy is most well known for his television series, which racked up a whopping eighteen Emmys in only five years, it’s just one of his impressively long list of accomplishments. Besides being a scientist and comedian, Bill has worked as a writer, inventor, engineer and as both vice president and executive director of The Planetary Society. He continues to educate kids with not only his children’s books but also his new DVD series titled Solving For X, which teaches lessons in algebra by putting Bill in front of the camera with a detective hat and a magnifying glass and letting him work his magic. The show is free, but FSU students get priority admission. The general public is admitted after the students, though non-FSU students would probably be wise not to get their hopes up. Students may pick up their tickets using their FSU IDs starting at 5:30 p.m. (only one ticket per student). The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m.. For updates on Bill Nye’s appearance and ticket information, check the website at up.union.fsu.edu.
SGA Barbecue
WSU Hosts Girl Chatter Girl Chatter will be the first of WSU’s fall 2014 events that focuses on a serious issue that impacts women and girls every day: language. Girl Chatter will be led by Michelle Robinson, assistant director of Greek Life. The goal is to acknowledge the consequences of gossip and stereotypes, but also to turn language into a tool that builds confidence instead of tearing it down. Come to Union 315 on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. to participate in the the conversation.
The SGA TIPS Newsletter is available in alternative format upon request. TIPS, News to Use, is the newsletter of Student Publications, an affiliated project of the Student Government Association of Florida State University. E-mail submissions to mharris2@admin.fsu.edu or edit@ admin.fsu.edu. Editor Devyn Fussman. Graphic Designer Tony Nguyen. TIPS, A302 Oglesby Union, (850) 644-0037. fsustudentpublications
Students experienced both ice buckets for charity and a barbecue for themselves on Aug. 27. They enjoyed the annual Welcome Back Barbecue, sponsored by SGA, celebrating the start of a new school year. Both events drew crowds, and in the case of the ice buckets, a fire truck. FSU had accepted Oklahoma State’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and funds for Lou Gehrig’s disease research. Students and faculty alike, FSU interim president Garnett Stokes among them, lined Union Green to receive a dousing of ice water from either a recycle bin or a fire truck. The football team joined in the spirit on Aug. 17, dunking Coach Jimbo Fisher and several players.
SGA President Stefano Cavallaro
Student Publications Seeks LGBTQ Coming Out Stories In honor of Pride Month, Student Publications is compiling a booklet to be distributed among the Florida State community featuring stories of FSU students who are openly LGBTQ+ and how their coming out has affected their lives, families, friends, etc. If you would like to be featured in the publication, please email your submission to edit@ admin.fsu.edu no later than September 17. Your story can detail any part of the coming out process. How you felt before
and after, what your expectations were, how your life has changed, whether you felt scared to come out, etc. Your story should range from 250 to 750 words. Please include your full name, email address and position with Pride Student Union if applicable (note that being active in Pride is not necessary). Photographs are also highly encouraged but not required, and you can contact Student Publications and arrange to have your photograph taken if desired.
Photo Credits Front page photograph (BSU Vigil) by Chelsea Newson SGA Ice Bucket photos by Chelsea Newson SGA Barbecue photo by Lauren Alsina Devyn Fussman photo by Devyn Fussman
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