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Haley, McMaster win big on election night
Nikki Haley and Henry McMaster address supporters in Columbia, South Carolina after winning elections for governor and lieutenant governor. By Adarrell Gadsdem gadsdena@mytjnow.com “First let me start by saying it’s a great day in South Carolina,” South Carolina governor Nikki Haley said to a crowd of supporters in downtown Columbia, South Carolina after winning re-election. Haley faced off in a rematch against Democrat Vincent Sheheen of Camden. The two faced off in the same race in 2010. In her address to those in the Sheraton Conference Center, Haley addressed job creation, education and making sure that the citizens of South Carolina hold lawmakers in Columbia responsible. Haley who was expected by many to hold the governor’s seat took 56 percent of the vote followed by Vincent Sheheen with 41 percent. Major news outlets called Haley as the winner before any precincts reported. Haley raised and spent more money than Sheheen, spending almost $7 million as compared to Sheheen’s $2 million.
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Winthrop University trustee and South Carolina national committeeman for the Republican Party Glenn McCall, who was in attendance, said this was an important race for the governor as far as her agenda was concerned. “I think the governor will work to continue creating jobs and bringing companies to the state, and people want to see her continue these efforts,” McCall said. “So I’m excited for her and the state.” Sheheen said that he would continue to work with the governor. Sheheen lost the same race in 2010 by a much smaller margin, when the election came down to just under 60,00 votes. Henery McMaster who served as state attorney general and ran against Haley in the 2010 Republican primary for the Republican nomination for governor, defeated Democrat Bakari Sellers in the lieutenant governors race. The Charleston Post and Courier reported that a third of the states 2.9 million registered voters cast votes in the election.
Campus officials say campus safe after sexual assault By Carolyn Rennix rennixc@mytjnow.com Students received a concerning email from Acting President Debra Boyd, only days after the sexual assault and consent group “Speak About It” visited Winthrop’s campus. The email informed the student body that a female student was sexually assaulted outside of Margaret Nance Hall Friday at approximately 3 a.m. Boyd assured the students that the suspect was
placed under arrest and that the campus was safe. “While the investigation continues, I stress that the suspect is under arrest and that the campus community is not at risk as a result of this disturbing incident,” Boyd said in her email. Press attended a press conference regarding the incident with campus police and Chief of Police Frank Zebedis Friday at 12:30 p.m.. Suspect, John Tyrone Roddey, is a 24-yearold non-student whom walked onto Winthrop’s campus early Friday morning and approached the female student from behind.
Zebedis stated that the attack occurred in a well-lit area between Margaret Nance and the Crawford building at approximately 2:15 a.m. “According to the victim, she was coming from Richardson Hall and returning to her dorm in Margaret Nance,” Zebedis said. “She heard something behind her, and when she turned around, the individual we had detained pulled appeared what to be a weapon.” The weapon Roddey used as a threat is still under investigation.
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Race for the Senate
Tuesday’s midterm elections proved to be historic, as Republicans gained majority control of the Senate. South Carolina senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott both retained their seats, with the latter becoming the first AfricanAmerican voted to the Senate from the Deep South since 1881. The trend continued what has been historically described as a “second term midterm curse” for President Obama, as he will now attempt to work with the most opposition he has faced in Washington since the beginning of his tenure.
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Sexual assault suspect in custody Assault • from The suspect began to scream when Roddey grabbed her and directed her to an isolated section of the Margaret Nance parking lot, where he sexually assaulted her, according to Zebedis. “At that point, [her screams] alerted the residence. [The witnesses] immediately called the campus police and residence life staff,” he said. At roughly 2:21 a.m., the two campus police officers on duty arrived at the scene. The officers encountered Roddey and detained him long enough to find out what was going on. Campus police also immediately made contact with the victim and obtained information that she was sexually assaulted. According to Zebedis, Roddey did not flee from the scene. “He was trying to act cool and move out of the way,” he said. “We did not have to chase and tackle him.” At this point, the police have no reason to believe that the victim has any connection to
Roddey; however, Zebedis did inform the press that Roddey was under the influence of alcohol during the incident. Roddey was charged with kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to Zebedis. He is currently incarcerated at the Rock Hill City Jail. Later Friday evening, Roddey had his bond hearing, where the judge denied bail, because he was a “danger to society.” Zebedis assured the press that Winthrop is a public institution with an open campus, where outsiders often walk on campus. “For him to be on our campus, that is not unusual. The fact that this incident occurred is very unusual,” Zebedis said. Students are encouraged to take advantage of Winthrop’s assault defense courses and the 24/7 police escorts on campus. Boyd informed students that the victim is being helped and that campus is safe from the suspect. “Please know that our student is receiving support from the university’s Victims Assistance Coordinator,” she said.
“While the investigation continues, I stress that the suspect is under arrest and that the campus community is not at risk as a result of this disturbing incident.” Zebedis closed the press conference by urging students to be self aware, regardless of the safeness of campus. “We are going to continue to be vigilant as campus police, and we advise our students to always be conscious of your surroundings and use good judgment,” he said. Sexual assault suspect, Roddey’s mugshot after campus incident early Oct. 31.
Carolyn Rennix/ The Johnsonian The “well lit” alley between Crawford Hall and Margaret Nance Hall, where she was attacked.
Bait bike bags bandits By Carolyn Rennix rennixc@mytjnow.com Information was recently released by The Rock Hill Herald regarding charges being dropped for two student athletes after they stole a university bait bike in November 2013. The bait bike program was established in September 2010, which consists of two campus owned bikes with a GPS attached to them. The bikes are placed sporadically across campus, often unlocked and unsecured to a bike rack. According to past police reports, before implementing this program, campus police saw an average of 20 bike thefts each year, with only
two percent of these cases resolved. Since 2010, bike thefts have dropped considerably, only having six “non-bait” bikes stolen. According to The Herald, a total of 36 people have been arrested for stealing the bait bike on campus. Two of these cases involved campus food service employees. Both of the employees were found guilty in court. Campus Police Chief Zebedis informed The Herald that although nearly half of the bait bike cases were found innocent in court, all of the subjects were charged with larceny. Many of the subjects involved with a bait bike theft selected a pretrial intervention (PTI) in order to clear his or her criminal record. According to the South Carolina solicitor’s
website, PTI is a Diversionary Program designed for first-time offenders of non-violent crimes, which allows the defendant to be diverted from court and enter into a program consisting of counseling, education, community service work, restitution, drug testing and prison tours. If the subject is successful with completing the program, the defendant’s arrest record is expunged. The application and program fees for PTI cost $350. Campus police also provided The Herald with statistics representing how each of the 36 bait bike cases were resolved. According to the information provided, 21 subjects were convicted and 20 percent of white subjects were convicted, while more than 70 percent of the black subjects were convicted.
Law prevents changing name of campus building SC state law prevents Winthrop from changing name of Tillman Hall By Adarrell Gadsden gadsdena@mytjnow.com Following an outcry from two former Winthrop University students to change the name of Tillman Hall, Winthrop officials say there is nothing they can do. Last month Michael Fortune and Richard Davis approached the Winthrop University board of trustees asking them to change the name of the university’s main building. The two men cited former South Carolina governor and senator Benjamin Tillman’s history of supporting white supremacy. The building, which was constructed in 1894, was originally called “Main Building” and was rededicated to Tillman in 1962. The building was renamed Tillman Hall after another building on the university’s campus with the Tillman name was torn down. The men also distributed a five-page packet to
trustees citing quotes and incidents that they say shows Ben Tillman’s pattern of white supremacy. Winthrop isn’t the only campus in South Carolina named after Tillman, the main building at Clemson University is also named after South Carolina’s former governor. The board of trustees stated that South Carolina state law prevents them from changing the name of the building. Winthrop’s senior counsel to the president Jeff Perez also reiterated that state law prohibAdarrell Gadsden/ The Johnsonian its the university from The entry way of Tillman Hall at Winthrop University. changing the buildings Perez said. “We nevertheless affirm and respect name, but they remain the right of anyone to speak about this matter.” open to discussing the matter. In a letter Winthrop’s board of trustee’s chair“Though we understand the discomfort that woman Kathy Bigham sites the same law but also many feel regarding the name of the main adsays that there have been varying opinions across ministrative building, there is a state statute that campus on the matter. prohibits changing the name of Tillman Hall,”
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Speak about it Sexual assault on college campuses is getting a great deal of national attention. The President and Congress have identified sexual violence as a serious problem. Current statistics from RAINN.org indicate that: • One in every 5 women is sexually assaulted while in college. • In 2008, more than 75 percent of women who were raped were under the age of 25. • In the United States, 1 in every 75 men is sexually assaulted. • It has been reported that around 80 percent of rapes are committed by an acquaintance of the victim. Most charges for sexual violence revolve around consent. Consent for sexual contact must be clear, knowing and voluntary. It is an active affirmative. The definitions for sexual misconduct as defined by Winthrop’s Student Conduct Code are listed in the Student Handbook as well as information on what to do if you have experienced sexual violence.
Resources Winthrop offers a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class that is a nationally • Recognized program designed to teach women practical selfdefense tactics. • Safe Passage is a local rape crisis center that can be reached at (803) 329-2800. • An additional resource available is RAINN.org. The acronym stands for rape, abuse, and incest national network. This group is an anti-sexual assault organization that offers 24/7 confidential support. • The Office of Victims Assistance is located in 204 Crawford. This office provides completely confidential services such as support and counseling to direct survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. • In an emergency, Campus Police can be reached 24/7 at (803) 323-3333. •
WU has talent
“Speak About It” reenacts a party scene during their performance.
By Matt Lee leem27@winthrop.edu The acting team Speak About It performed their show, a series of skits and stories, about sex and consent Oct. 30 in Tillman Auditorium. Speak About It has been performing shows around the country, at 26 colleges, since 2009. The purpose of the show is to inform the audience about the reality of sexual assault on college campuses by retelling the stories of real students across the country. While the show is meant to be humorous, it brings up real issues and teaches students the correct ways to handle situations when it comes to consent and sexual assault
By Jacob Hallex hallexj@mytjnow.com Tillman Hall was bouncing Thursday night as the Association of Ebonites and the Gentlemen’s League hosted the “So WU Got Talent” event. The talent show featured dance, music and spoken word acts showcasing Winthrop students’ talents. The event is used as a fundraiser for the Boyd Hill Recreation Center. The Gent’s League and Association of Ebonites both have mentorship programs and sponsor charity events that give back to the Rock Hill community. There were two rounds of competition.
Round one featured five acts, with the judges narrowing the field to the top three acts. Timon Ruth, or Truth, a spoken word artist made it to the top three. Ruth won last year and was hoping for a repeat win. This year he finished in third place. In the end, it was all about the experience of sharing his insights with others. “I brought my A game; I brought the best I could. At the end of the day I’m proud I got to perform. It’s just a beautiful thing to have so many different talented people in one session.” Taking the top honors was an electrifying dance routine by dance
quartet The Circuit. “We came together as five individuals wanting to come together to do something that we love, which is dance.” said Thomas Kelsie, a member of The Circuit. Christopher Davis, another member spoke about what it’s like to perform. “When I dance I can’t see anything; I just feel myself moving. ts like an out of body experience.” Second place honors went to the musical duo of Spoken, comprised of Nia Anthony and Cameron Benton. The Association of Ebonites and Gentlemen’s League proved that they can host one of Winthrop’s most exciting annual events.
Police Blotters: Driving under suspension 10/27/14 On the above date, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the reporting officer was travelling behind a black Malibu Chevrolet on Eden Terrace, when he observed the license plate had an expiration date of June 2014. According to the report, the officer had dispatch check the statue of the place through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and it was confirmed to have expired in June. The officer then initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Evergreen Lane and Myrtle Drive. The officer made contact with the driver, a 39-year-old black female, and asked for her driver’s
license, insurance and registration. The subject then immediately advised the officer that she did not have a driver’s license and it was currently suspended. The subject also could not provide a current insurance card for the car. After checking with dispatch, the officer discovered that the subject had a recent violation for driving under suspension. The officer then placed the subject under arrest for driving under suspension second offense. The officer also made contact with the insurance company listed on the expired insurance card, which confirmed that the insurance was canceled on the vehicle for failure to make payments. The officer then issued the subject citations for driving under suspension second offense, operating uninsured vehicle without paying fee and failure to register vehicle.
prevention. Statistically, 1-in-4 women will deal with sexual assault in college, and one in six men will deal with it in their lifetime. In an attempt to eradicate these statistics, Speak About It aims to “provide tools and suggestions for different ways to make sure students have gotten consent, especially when alcohol is involved, as well as realistic and applicable ways to be an active bystander, leaving students feeling educated, entertained and empowered to change their campus culture.” “I thought that the show was informational, intelligent and fun. It made the subject very relatable,” senior Savannah Schoenbom said.
DZ hike for hearing Students and soroity members participate in philathropy hike By Anna Wills Special to the Johnsonian
Cameron Benton, A member of Spoken, performs at WU Got Talent.
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The sisters of Delta Zeta had a busy day Sunday. The Hike for Hearing event consisted of a onemile hike around Winthrop Lake. “The Hike for Hearing is something our National Headquarters did this summer at national convention; and it got a wonderful response, so we decided to bring it to Winthrop,” said event coordinator Nora Webb. Those who wanted to participate were required to pay either $6 to
hike or $19.02 to hike and receive a T-shirt. “It went from 10-11:30 a.m., and we had between fifty and sixty people and raised $780,” Webb said. The earnings will go to Gallaudet University, a school for the deaf in Washington, DC. On Nov. 15, at the women’s basketball game between Winthrop and Gallaudet, Delta Zeta will present Gallaudet with a check for the money that was raised Sunday. Along with Gallaudet, Delta Zeta supports The Painted Turtle Camp, a camp for children who have been diagnosed with chronic diseases, and Starkey Hearing Foundation, which educates others on hearing problems. Through various events, Delta Zeta continues to follow through with their mission to promote awareness and raise funds for the different philanthropies they support.
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Students cheer for students at the finish line of the hike.
Violation of drug law 10/30/14 On the above date, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the reporting officer was dispatched to The Courtyard in reference to the residential assistant (RA) smelling a strong odor of marijuana coming from the second floor. When the officer arrived on the scene, the RA directed her to the area of the floor where the odor was coming from. The officer conducted a knock and talk at various rooms, and when the door to a particular room opened, the officer could smell the odor of marijuana become stronger. According to the report, the officer informed the resident who opened the door, a 20-year-old male, that she could smell marijuana and asked permission to search his designated residence and belongings. The sub-
ject gave the officer consent. According to the report, the RA stated that she observed a black male coming out of the stairwell area, down the hall, and when he saw what was happening, he attempted to return the direction he came. The reporting officer then called after the black male, who informed her that he did reside at the current residence and would also be willing to consent to a search of his residence. Both residents signed a permission to search form, and the officer conducted a search. The reporting officer recovered several small packaging bags littered with green leafy substance, a bag with $373 cash in a zip lock bag located on the bed, 1.2 grams of a green leafy substance appearing to be marijuana and a smoking pipe from the second subjects belongings. The second subject was arrested, taken to Rock Hill City Jail and charged with violation of drug law and possession of marijuana first offense.
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Examining both sides of Tillman renaming debate
Christine Buckley Staff Writer In early October, two former Winthrop students argued that Tillman Hall should have its name changed; their reason being that Ben Tillman, the man who the building is named after, was a racist. The debate is facing some issues, however, since South Carolina law prevents a building named after a historic figure from being changed. There is historic value in keeping the name; especially when we consider it in terms of the school’s founding. Ben Tillman played an important role in establishing Winthrop University by gathering state support. His influence on the school was so great that Tillman Hall once served as the university’s “main building.” Winthrop is also not the only school with a Tillman Hall. The Winthrop building is modeled after the Tillman Hall on the Clemson University campus, another South Carolina college that Ben Tillman had a role in establishing. Additionally, Tillman Hall is probably not the only building on campus named after a racist. While it’s true that Ben Tillman was very vocal with his white supremacist beliefs, it’s not surprising that he supported this ideology when we consider southern history. The majority of white people who lived in this area prior to the Civil Rights Movement were likely racists. Buildings such as McLaurin and Margaret Nance could
potentially be named after people who supported similar bigotry. This is only an assumption based on the culture of the south at that time. That said, I can still see why these students want the building’s name to be changed. Racism is a corrupt institution, and the fact that the school continues to honor a prejudiced statesman like Ben Tillman raises questions. With his extreme views supporting white supremacy and lynching, what does his continued presence on the Winthrop campus say about the school’s history and culture? What does it suggest about current racial attitudes in our area? It’s no wonder that students are upset. Unfortunately, the laws make it difficult to change the name. Even though Ben Tillman comes from a dark period of the South’s history, he is still an important part of Winthrop’s history; and without some serious legislative changes, it seems that the name “Tillman Hall” is here to stay.
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Without ... legislative changes, it seems the name “Tillman Hall” is here to stay.
Letter to the editor explains situation of older students
Dear Editor: There is an age that most folks associate with attending college; it embraces the post-teen and twenty-something group. There are a few students here at Winthrop who have gained a little more maturity — possibly up to the border of thirty-something. For the most part, these are military service people who have completed their “hitches” and are now taking advantage of their VA benefits. However, there is a third age segment — old folks. I don’t mean forty-somethings or fiftysomethings, I’m talking the oversixty set. Not a lot of us are here, but we represent an amazing phenomenon in the halls of higher learning. Some of us are here to “complete” something we may have started years ago and want to finish up now. And there is one more in this group — folks like me. When I was “of college age,” it wasn’t necessary to have a college degree for many occupations. Oh, of course the “professions” always required such validation — the doctors, lawyers, and engineers, for example. But for other pathways in life, no. There were apprenticeships. One could take what is now called an internship, and take advantage of OJT — on-the-job training — resulting with accreditation as an architect or some other art or craft. Actually, I was hit with a double whammy. I graduated from high school in Canada with a diploma
issued from the province that stated I had successfully meet the requirements of Grade 13 — considered to be “first year college equivalency.” The only problem was that I had the misfortune of doing so at age 16, and, while that isn’t uncommon today, back in 1950 the University of British Columbia decided that I was too young. So, for the next 62 years, I studied in the “college of hard knocks.” One way or another I managed to cobble together sufficient funds to live, to get married, to have five kids and to survive. I was alleged to have skills in a number of areas, with the principle one being photographic portraiture. I finally retired at age 77; then, when I learned that South Carolina would make it possible for me, being over age 60, to attend Winthrop, well, it was an offer I couldn’t refuse. Shortly thereafter, my child bride (she is 17 years my junior) decided to follow the same plan. So, here we are, a couple of old retired folks, degree seeking. “But,” you might wonder, “what’s the point?” Surely when I graduate I will be about 82 or 83 years old. Who’s going to hire me? Folks, I’m not doing this to get a job. I’m doing it for two reasons alone: to prove to myself I can do it, and to prove to my kids, grandkids and greats that it can be done and is worth the effort. So the next time you see some old coot limping along the Scholars Walk, consider this possibility: it may not be one of the professors — it might be someone like me proving that we can do it, and it’s worth it. See you in class! DAVE BIRLEY Rock Hill
Causation or not, bait bike program seems to work
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On November 1 of last year, a Winthrop student athlete and his girlfriend were arrested for larceny of a bait bike after they took the bike and rode it down Scholars Walk. The bait bikes are equipped with GPS trackers that alert campus police when they are moved. A controversy erupted last week when it was revealed that former president Jamie Comstock Williamson directed Chief of Police Frank Zebedis to advise city prosecutors against pursuing charges against the two students. According to the Rock Hill Herald, Williamson claimed that she was directed by a member of the Board of Trustees to seek dropping of the charges, implicating Chairwoman Kathy Bigham. We at the Johnsonian do not believe there is sufficient evidence at this time to take a stand on this issue. We will, however, as part of our committment to remain the watchdogs of the Winthrop
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community, keep an eye open as more details are revealed. We would like to take this opportunity to comment on the university’s bait bike program. Some at the newspaper argue that the program is tantamount to entrapment of students, since they are not actually causing any real loss of property and the bikes are left unlocked and unattended. Others, however, believe that the program is an ethical and effective way to reduce bicycle theft. They claim that the bicycles are the property of the university, so a crime is still being committed. Furthermore, many students around campus leave their bikes unsecured, so the bait bikes blend in well. In other words, it’s not like the bait bikes alone are unlocked, with every paranoid Winthrop student locking up his or her bicycle. A simple survey of campus reveals that a large number of students do not secure their bikes.
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Since the inception of the bait bike program three years ago, there have been only six bicycle thefts, compared to seventeen to twenty per year before the start of the program, emails from Zebedis claim. So, it would seem that proponents of the bait bike program have statistics on their side. It is almost to sharp of a decline in thefts for it to be coincidence. Nationwide, USA Today reports that Winthrop has one of the most successful bait bike programs in the country. Bicycle theft is a real problem on college campuses, where college students often don’t have the immediate funds to replace the stolen property. Winthrop is no different. We will allow the Winthrop community to come to their own conclusions about the appropriateness of the program. For the time being, however, it seems that the program is having an effect.
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Volleyball dominates in weekend contests
Winthrop’s Mallary McFadden waits for a serve in Winthrop’s game against Charleston Southern on Sunday.
Winthrop Volleyball wins at home against Coastal Carolina and Charleston Southern By Tanisha Terrell terrellt@mytjnow.com The volleyball team won both of their final home games against Coastal Carolina and Charleston Southern Friday and Saturday. The Eagles beat Coastal, three sets to one and Charleston Southern, three sets to zero. The wins brought the team to a 17-10 overall record and 7-4 in the Big South Conference. In the first set against Coastal, the teams were neck and neck with Coastal finally taking a three
point lead with 14-11. The Eagles tied it back up at 18-18. Coastal went up by one, but the Eagles took the set 25-21. Coastal sought revenge in the second set hitting over .400. Coastal took an early lead in the set getting up to 8-3. Winthrop battled back to take the set to 14-12, but Coastal took the set on an 11-4 run, 25-16. The Eagles dominated the third set, only falling behind once early in the set, then hitting a 9-0 run late in the match. Winthrop took the set 2522. The fourth set was much like the first with the teams going back and forth for the lead. The team was up 24-20, but Coastal held them off before the team finally took the set 25-23. In the game against Coastal, junior Rachel Lenz tallied 14 kills, freshman Nikki Drost finished with 13 kills, senior Alina Sopizhuk finished with 11 kills and sophomore Brianna Gray helped in the win with 10 kills. Drost also had 14 digs and
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sophomore Maria Volstad tallied 22 digs. Senior Jessie Vicic finished with 10 digs and 24 assists, while sophomore Kelly Scott tallied 23 assists. In the game against Charleston Southern, Winthrop gained a lead in the first set going up 9-4. Charleston Southern was able to cut the lead to three with the score 19-16. The Eagles went on a 6-1 run to take the first set 25-17. The Eagles dominated the second and third set taking them both to 25-14. Sopizhuk led the Eagles in kills in the win against Charleston Southern finishing with 12. Drost tallied seven kills and Gray finished with six kills. Drost also had 11 digs, and Volstad came in with 15 digs. Vicic had 21 assists for the night, and Scott finished with 12 assists. The Eagles will hit the road to play GardnerWebb Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and UNC Asheville Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
Women’s soccer falls in the Big South Quarterfinals By Tanisha Terrell terrellt@mytjnow.com Women’s soccer ended their season Sunday against High Point University with a loss of 0-1. The Eagles finished their season 8-9-1 overall and 4-5-1 in the conference. In the loss against High Point, senior Krystyna Freda and sophomore Samantha Prytulak both fired off three shots for the Eagles. Senior Amelia Henderson tallied three saves for the team. • Freda ended her collegiate career at Winthrop with
Women’s soccer seniors before the game against Radford University.
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373 shots, 63 goals, 18 assists and shot .164. • Senior Ashley Herndon ended her collegiate career with 16 shots, two goals, one assists and shot .133. • Senior Grace Radler ended her collegiate career with 123 shots, nine goals, 22 assists and shot .082. • Senior Tori Davis ended her collegiate career with 24 shots, seven goals, eight assists and shot .261. • Senior Devin Puckett ended her collegiate career with 54 shots, 11 goals, five assists and shot .208. • Senior Amelia Henderson ended her collegiate career with 253 saves, 27 wins and played a total of 4500:39 minutes.
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Men’s tennis host the Winthrop Invitational By Catherine Lowe lowec5@winthrop.edu Over the past weekend, Winthrop University held their annual men’s fall tennis invitational. This tournament brought schools from all over the south such as Presbyterian College, Gardner Webb, Asheville, North Carolina Wesleyan, Davidson, Limestone, UAB, Bluefield, Norfolk State University and Appalachian State. The entire tournament had 58 players with four singles draws and three doubles draws. This gave the Winthrop Eagles an opportunity to practice for the upcoming season starting in January. The tournament started Friday at 12:30 pm and was scheduled for Saturday but was delayed due to weather. The finals were held Sunday morning. The event started out with a bang with a doubles match by junior Steven Patrick and sophomore Tremayne Mitchell. Both players showed teamwork to win against their opponents, which brought them to a final score of 8-3. Patrick said he enjoys playing with Mitchell, and he thinks they make a great team. “We had a set system when we played,” Patrick said. “He likes to stay on the baseline and I like to move around at the net a lot so we kind of compliment each other with that.” The two stayed positive during the match by having fun and by remaining calm
during the rough patches. “We have a lot of fun together and we enjoy playing together,” Patrick said. “It’s pretty easy to be motivated in doubles because I feel like you’re not only playing for yourself but the person with you.” Junior J.D. O’Brien had the opportunity to play a few doubles matches with a Gardner Webb player this weekend, giving him a chance to strengthen his tennis skills. “It was tough, because he used different strategies. It took us a few games to warm up, but once we got used to each other it was different and we played very well,” O'Brien said. Mitchell ended up winning 7-5; 6-0 in the singles in flight A on Sunday in the finals. He said he’s had a good season so far and is looking forward to the season to start up. The new men’s tennis coach, Sergey Belov, is preparing the Eagles for another year of victory. “I think [Belov] is doing a good job continuing the philosophy of focusing on the process rather than results,” Mitchell said. “He has a lot of experience playing at a high level of tennis, which he shares with us.” Belov said that there still is a lot of work left to do, but if everything goes to plan then the Eagles will have a very successful Spring semester. This tournament gave a preview to Eagles fans of what can be expected in a few months. The team feels positive about the upcoming season and is planning on working hard to defend their Big South title.
Volleyball 11/7 - @ Gardner-Webb at 7 p.m. 11/8 - @ UNC Asheville at 1 p.m.
Dilger places third in women’s golf Winthrop Invitational By Tanisha Terrell terrellt@mytjnow.com The women’s golf team placed fourth with a 332 score and hosted the Winthrop Invitational Golf Tournament this weekend. Senior Jennifer Dilger placed third in the tournament shooting a 79. Freshman Ashley Sloup tied for 8th shooting 82. Senior Rachel Wyatt tied for 12th shooting 83. Senior Lucie Walker tied at 25th shooting 85 and freshman Chandler Case finished 27th shooting 86. Junior Mary Barbero tied with Case for 27th. The Winthrop Invitational was the final fall tournament for the Eagles. They will return to play in February at the Amelia Island Collegiate Tournament.
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Students showcase talents at Open Mic Night Students blown away by music, songs, poetry and comedy By Jami Hodgins hodginsj2@winthrop.edu Matt Beilis, acoustic singer/ songwriter and YouTube sensation, travelled all the way from New York to host an open mic night at The Edge in the DiGiorgio Campus Center Oct. 30. His distinctly soulful, raspy voice entranced the audience during the songs he played in between performances by Winthrop students. Beilis opened the event by performing a cover of “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon. He also covered “Rude” by Magic and sang some of his original songs, including his single “Dial Tone,” which was released on Ryan Seacrest’s website. Several of his songs were from his extended play available for students to purchase and have autographed after the event. Throughout the night, students showcased various talents. The audience enjoyed listening to sing-
ers, hearing the words of a poet, and cracking up from laughter with a couple of hilarious comedians. “I hope you guys are ready, because this is really depressing,” Jesse Pritchard warned before presenting his poem, “Strayed.” More lyrical than depressing, he captivated the audience as he spoke about a mother and father’s loss of their son. Following this act, student-comedian Joseph Ferguson lightened the mood and got the audience laughing with stories about his trip to the Bahamas, single life and musings about someday having a daughter. An abundance of talented singers shared their gifts on stage, performing both original songs and covers of other artists. At the end of the event, the audience cheered to select the top three student-performers of the night. Korri Miller, who blew the audience away with her singing of “Video” by India Arie, came in first place. In second place was Rebekah Smart, who sang “Lego House” by Ed Sheeran. Micky Phenephom, who sang a comic variation of a song by Miguel, claimed third place. The three winning performers each won $25 in café cash, courtesy of DSU.
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Student from Norway studies to become business owner International student experiences warm autumn and outgoing people By Daniel James jamesd@mytjnow.com Meet Christer Astor. Astor is a graduate student from Hoeyanger, Norway, who came to Winthrop to study international management with hopes of one day founding his own company. Hoeyanger is a city in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway with a population just over 2000 Astor said that he is spending one semester at Winthrop and is going to return to Norway in December, where he will continue studying for his master’s degree in international
management. After receiving his master’s, Astor said that he plans to spend time as a consultant and later form his own company. “I want some years to learn how things are being done, but I would like to create something,” Astor said. When he is not studying, Astor enjoys activities such as skiing, kickboxing, hunting and handball. Astor said that he enjoys being active and exercising. “The West Center is excellent. It’s got everything you need,” Astor said. “I try to be in the West Center five times a week.” This is not his first time in America. Astor studied in Minneapolis, Minnesota with other Dutch international students, but his time at Winthrop has been a different experience. “We tended to hang out with our Norwegian friends,” Astor said. “I didn’t get the full cultural experience which I feel I have here now.” Astor said that many of the other
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Dutch international students decided to go to Hawaii Pacific University, but he chose Winthrop because it did not cost as much money but still had a warm atmosphere, even in November. “In Norway, it’s cold, definitely cold,” Astor said. “I wanted warm weather.” Astor said that despite its cold temperatures, he really loves his home in Holland and even served in the Navy for a year operating a radio in a code room communicating secret messages. He said that it was difficult coming to America, but it was a positive, personal challenge. During his time in the U.S. Astor said that he noticed many differences between Holland and the United States. “All the portions are enormous here and the free refill; we don’t have that in Norway,” Astor said. He said that he enjoys eating beef burritos at Zoca in Markley’s and that just talking about them made him hungry. He also enjoys mocha frappes from Starbucks. Astor said he likes the school system in America, because professors are encouraging and often require students to attend classes. He said that they are professional but show interest in students’ learning. “In Norway, you don’t really have to go to classes and learn as you go,” Astor said. He added that students would often learn most of the material toward the end of the semester for exams. Astor also said that this friendly and outgoing attitude does not just apply to professors but also the
general public. “I like the people and the culture. They are very open-minded and friendly,” Astor said. Astor said that in Holland, when sitting on a bus, everyone has their own space and do not often interact with passengers they do not know. He said that in America, when sitting next to someone on a bus, passengers often talk to one another even if they have never met. “Everyone is polite and welcoming,” Astor said. Astor said that one major thing that surprised him about his trip to the United States was the trip itself. Unexpected events occurred that worked out for the better. “When I came to Amsterdam, it was overbooked, and I was the last to check in,” Astor said. He was supposed to fly from Bergen in Norway to Amsterdam to Detroit and arrive in Charlotte, the overbooked flight set him back an hour. To apologize for causing him to take a different flight, the airline upgraded his seat to business class and gave him a $900 prepaid VISA card. Astor said that his flight from Detroit also was delayed overnight, so the airline booked a room for him in a fancy hotel with two king-sized beds. Astor said that he really misses his family back in Norway and looks forward to returning home to see them. At home, he has a mother, father, 18-year-old sister, 11-yearold brother and a girlfriend waiting for him.
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McLaurin artwork adds to campus scenery and history By Michaela Dunbar, Tabitha Corley and Ciapa Dennis Specials to The Johnsonian Few people know of the upside-down flower that is tucked in the nook behind McLaurin Hall. Former Winthrop student Jeromy Ross sculpted “Mother” in 2010 for an art class and it stirred up many emotions during its ceremonial dedication. “His mother was here for the dedication. Everyone was in
tears,” said Winthrop University art professor Tom Stanley. Although art on campus is sometimes overlooked, each piece has a unique story. Ross’ mother was a Winthrop student who lived in McLaurin Hall when it was a residence hall. He created the piece specifically to fit that crevice. Art sculptures on campus are open to interpretation. Department of Design Chair Chad Dresbach referred to “Mother” as “the giant toilet brush.” “It beautifies and brings art to
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whoever finds art in that position,” Dresbach said. Art student Grace Jerome said art serves a purpose for all students. “It gives all majors something to widen their minds,” Jerome said. Winthrop’s campus contains a wide variety of artwork sculpted by students that adds to the rich history and distinct appeal of the university. “Without art around campus, it would be boring,” Jerome said.
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Pianist gets standing ovation Austrian-born pianist evokes strong emotions with classical music By Daniel James jamesd@mytjnow.com Austrian-born pianist Walter Hautzig dazzled his audience with the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Frederic Chopin at the Friends of the Conservatory event Nov. 1. Hautzig is a 93-year-old musician that studied at the Vienna Academy of Music until the rise of the Nazis brought him to evacuate the country. He came to the United States in 1939 and became a citizen in 1945. He has travelled around the world playing music over the course of his
life. Over the past 24 years, he has directed summer piano workshops at Winthrop University. At the event, Hautzig played beautiful pieces by well-known composers and put these works into context with background information. fame in his life and struggled to “There is nothing German about make a living, Grooves said that he the ‘German Dances.’ They are Vien- was surprised that this was the case nese waltzes,” Hautzig said. due to the music’s popularity among Hautzig said that Schubert, the fans of classical music. composer of the “SixHautzig said that teen German Dances,” Ballade No. 1 by Chofeared that he would pin makes him feel not be hired if he did sentimental. He said not change the name that every time he to German. plays, he remembers “It was really the time he was suptragic,” Hautzig said. posed to play back Hautzig ended the in Vienna, but was evening with works arrested, causing the by Romantic compos- Walter Hautzig performance to never er Chopin including a Austrian-American pianist take place. lively ballade. ‘No matter what “It’s flowing, musical, not abrupt,” they do, this they can’t take away said Justin Grooves. “Chopin is a from me,” Hautzig said touching the powerful composer.” piano. After Hautzig informed the audiAfter he finished his final song, a ence that Chopin did not receive
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man in the audience yelled, “Bravo,” and the audience exploded with applause. Hautzig was met with a standing ovation and clapped, demanding an encore. After exiting the stage, he returned, bowed and announced that he would play the “Raindrop” prelude by Chopin, which was met with further applause. “When you are 93-years-old, just one encore,” said Hautzig. This event was the first in a four-part series of shows meant to promote the music department at Winthrop. The next installment of the Friends of the Conservatory Series is set for January 22 in Byrnes Auditorium. Tickets cost $5 with a Winthrop ID, $15 for general admission.
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PCLS: Jobs and internship opportunities for WU students By Ramazan Heyni heynir@mytjnow.com Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) hosted by the Center for Career and Civic Engagement visited Winthrop’s campus Nov. 30 to present their career and internship opportunities to students. The representatives of PCLS were Shawn Smith, Holly Schaeffer and Elayna Trull. A young head clinical laboratory serves the U.S. Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, and it supplies fast, accurate and comprehensive laboratory, toxicology and genetics testing with therapeutic monitoring using high advanced technology, according to PCL’s website, headquartered in the Carolinas. “The company was founded in 2009, and it has over 400 employees,” human resource Shaw Smith said. They use robots and other advanced instruments in their day-today operations. Smith explained that PCLS distinguishes itself from other companies with its customer service, reporting and turn-around-time. “You can directly talk to the person you want on the phone,” Smith said. Smith said that they currently have position openings and intern-
ship opportunities at the lab for majors such as health care management, marketing, human resources and IT. Schaeffer said in this company you get to have valuable experience working with engineers. “I would have never expected working with this million dollar equipment,” she said Smith said that PCLS is a vibrant culture, and the core values are integrity in their DNA because lives depend on it. He explained that the customer’s number one priority is also their number one priority, and he also said that innovation is their standard as well as celebrating the vibrant culture of the company. The company’s specialty areas are heart health, mental health, pain management, substance abuse and women’s health. The testings PCLS does are testing information, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, cancer biomarkers, Gyn cytology and STD testing and healthcare associated infections. The company has continued to see rapid growth since its founding. “We are growing very fast,” Schaeffer said. “We are already pumping out of the building.” Things Smith said the company would look for in a candidate are flexibility, hardworking, willingness to grow and learn as well as having good time management.
Mind your manners By Mary Bordonaro Special to The Johnsonian
WU students experience fine dining at the Strictly Manners Etiquette Dinner The Office of Career and Civic Engagement hosted their third Strictly Manners Etiquette Dinner, attended by over 50 faculty, staff, international students, business majors and McNair scholars Oct. 27 on Winthrop’s campus. The event was led by etiquette expert, Mary John Boswell. Etiquette is the art of making your colleagues and dinner guests feel comfortable when they are with you. Whether that is done by writing a handwritten thank you note after an interview, dressing appropriately for the occasion or eating in the style that your colleagues are accustomed to. The goal of etiquette is not to be a snob, or to be perfect, but to be decent, professional, smart and to put your best foot forward. The ballroom was filled with men and women in suits, black heels, shining watches and perfectly combed hair. The table clothes were wrinkle free and pristine white, and the staff was all wearing black bow ties. Throughout the night, the attendees learned how to eat soup, put together a professional outfit, eat chicken in America and in Europe customs and some of the other customs of the international students that were seated at each table. The room was full of people from all walks of life. There was a chemistry major who wanted to learn how to best present herself
at her graduate school admissions interviews. Across the table, there was an employee with the Office of Career and Civic Engagement with an international student from the Netherlands next to her. Denise Peppers, a McNair scholar studying chemistry who attended the event said that she “learned a lot about table etiquette and professional wardrobe choices.” The dinner gave her and many others who are not business majors “the space to ask questions and learn things about being a professional that [they] might not have learned otherwise.” Mary John Boswell, an etiquette expert, consultant and the speaker and etiquette guru for the night spoke more about kindness, courtesy and dedication than what shirt matches your shoes or what to do with your napkin when you leave to go to the restroom (FYI: you place it in your seat). Director of Career and Civic Engagement Amy Sullivan said that she organized the event so “students can experience fine dining and learn to feel comfortable and polite in different settings.” Some basic tips for etiquette: • Always write thank you notes after interviews; • Give yourself a onceover in the mirror before leaving the house; • Sit up straight, put your napkin in your lap and chew with your mouth shut; • Your etiquette can distinguish you from others with similar resumes; Boswell ended the night with a quotation by Maya Angelou. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Althea Holenko / The Johnsonian “I would say be flexible,” Smith said. “The company is open to ideas. We want to hear your ideas.” Human resource management major Jasmine Perry said she thought the event went very well, and she found it interesting and
relevant. “It was interesting to see how this lab was run on their day-to-day operations and how their job is integrated into doing their tasks for the lab,” Perry said.
What is the Bloomberg Terminal? By Ramazan Heyni heynir@mytjnow.com
WU students network with the business world by engaging in Bloomberg Terminal When you enter Carroll Hall your eyes get caught on the screen of a software system that can get you to access services of “financial market data” used in various ways by professionals around the world. What to use the system for depends on what you need and what you are looking for. Bloomberg Terminal is a computer software system invented by Bloomberg L.P. that allows professionals in finance and other industries to access services, such as monitoring and analyzing “financial market data” and locating trades on the “electronic trading platform” that Bloomberg Professional has to offer. The Bloomberg Terminal also includes news, price quotes and messaging by using a safe network system. The College of Business Administration has 12 Bloomberg Terminals. Each of them is specified for certain tasks in the “Trading Room” on the first floor of Carroll Hall. The system enables students and the faculty to develop their skill-sets and engage in the financial trading world and other top industries. For students to be “Bloomberg Certified,” they have to be familiar with the system up to four areas that are equities, fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities, according to James Schultz, assistant professor of finance. “These certifications provide the students with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the general workings of the software before diving into any of the countless ways that detailed analysis can be completed within Bloomberg,” Schultz said. James also said that this system is not only beneficial for students majoring in accounting, finance and economics, but also anyone who is conscientious and enthusiastic about learning other fields could potentially benefit because the system has different tasks depending on how the user utilizes it. There are videos and tutorials on the system for students who are willing to learn more about different functions and take full
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advantage of them. To become Bloomberg Certified, James said, students get the opportunity to take the exams to be fully certified after they have finished watching and studying the tutorial videos on the system software. Business major Megan Doherty is one of the students who has been using Bloomberg Terminals, and she said she has found it satisfying. “It has been very beneficial to me. I have been able to use information from the software to help me in a class project for my investments course,” she said.
Reagan Martin / The Johnsonian Again Bloomberg Terminal is not only for business majors, according to Business Insider, there are some of the things that the system could be used for: • Sports Betting: Bloomberg can show the latest Sports Betting directly from Vegas. • Blogging: People who want to trade can blog on their terminal and make it available for everyone to see it. • Job Search: The system has a powerful engine that gets the fastest job search results. • Peer-to-peer instant messaging with traders worldwide: This allows the traders and businessmen around the world to discuss the stocks/bonds and businesses and ask/answer questions instantly worldwide. • Bloomberg Map: This tool is like Google Earth but faster and easier to use. It also gives the users more specifics on the results. For example, they can see all the pipelines across America precisely. Some other functions are Luxury Shopping, Most Valuable Player, Relative Rotation Graph, Classifieds, Supply Chain, Currency Volatility and Restaurant. Students interested in learning more about Bloomberg Terminal can contact Schultz who supervises the system.
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2014 midterm elections heavily influenced by social media
The Internet played a much larger role in Tuesday’s midterm elections, compared to 2010 By Deborah Crocker crockerd2@mytjnow.com
A recent report has shown that cell phones, Facebook and other social media websites have played a larger role this year in midterm election voting decisions. The amount of Americans who used their phones to track political news and campaign coverage has doubled with 2014’s midterm elections, from 13 percent in 2010 to 28 percent in 2014, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center. There has also been a sharp increase in Americans who follow candidates on social media–6 percent of voters followed candidates in 2010, but the higher reliance on social media has pushed the number to 16 percent. The survey also noted an increase in the amount of 30-49-year-old voters. Forty percent of voters within the age range have made use of their cell phones to keep track of the 2014 midterm elections, up from 13 percent in 2010. Twenty-one percent of these voters also follow political figures on social media, which was an increase from the 6 percent reported in 2010. On Tuesday, Facebook placed a banner at
that affect their lives every day,” a representative from Facebook said. “In fact, although the megaphone has been available in the U.S. in elections in 2008, 2010 and 2012, for the first time ever this year, the megaphone was shown in elections internationally, including in India, Brazil and Indonesia.” Twitter developed an #Election2014 dashboard, which allowed users to follow political tweets and candidates, with the ability to focus on conversations relating to a specific state. The Deborah Crocker / The Johnsonian website also shared the the top of the news feed for users in the U.S., data it collected on the political activities of its reminding people that it was Election Day users with other media outlets for election night and to share the message with friends if they coverage. have already voted. The banner will also show According to CNN, voters from both each user where their nearest voting precinct Republican and Democratic parties feel more is located. Facebook calls their “I’m a Voter” engaged in the voting process and connected to message a “megaphone.” their supported politicians. Republican voters “Facebook's mission is to make the world more said that following politicians directly on social open and connected, and a part of that is helping media outlets enables them to skip the filter of the people who use our platform to more easily traditional media outlets. engage with the leaders who make the decisions
Racially-diverse emojis will appear in the future History of the Week Unicode supports the development of emojis that look like their users colors, allowing users to choose between five different shades in addition to the standard bright yellow or orange. The color shades will be based on the Fitzpatrick scale, which is a classification for skin color used in dermatology. "People all over the world want to have emoji that reflect more human diversity, especially for skin tone," Unicode Consortium said. Released in 1999, emojis still use their Deborah Crocker / The Johnsonian original Japanese name, depicting By Deborah Crocker cartoonish characters meant to crockerd@mytjnow.com express a variety of emotions through social media. On Nov. 3, the Unicode According to the Washington Consortium released a Post, there has been an new working draft of emoji increase in pressure on the characters. Unicode Consortium to create Unicode hopes to include a characters that look more like color palette for various skin the people who use them.
Apple is currently working with the Unicode Consortium in an effort to diversify the emojis used in their products. According to Time Magazine, several celebrities were involved in the thousands of requests for ethnic diversity in emojis among social media platforms. “Our emoji characters are based on the Unicode standard, which is necessary for them to be displayed properly across many platforms,” said Katie Cotton, Apple’s vice president of worldwide corporate communications. “There needs to be more diversity in the emoji character set, and we have been working closely with the Unicode Consortium in an effort to update the standard.” If the draft is approved, the new emojis will be added to Unicode Version 8.0, set to come out on an unknown date in 2015. “It isn’t completely set in stone;we are still collecting feedback on the proposal. But I think it is very likely,” said Unicode Consortium president and co-founder Mark Davis.
Nov. 4, 1860
On this day in history, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic Party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the popular vote but handily defeated the three other candidates: Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Constitutional Union candidate John Bell and Northern Democrat Stephen Douglas. By the time of Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4, 1861, seven states had seceded, and the Confederate States of America had been formally established, with Jefferson Davis as its elected president. For preserving the Union and bringing an end to slavery, and for his unique character and powerful oratory, Lincoln is hailed as one of the greatest American presidents.
Tech Tip of the Week
If you’re usually the one to call for computer tech support, encourage your family members and friends to use Google for their questions before asking you. It’s easier to ask for help, but help might not always be there immediately. Learning to fix simple issues on the computer will help them out in the long run, especially when you’re busy. Show them how to run a virus scan and how to keep the hard drive clean to avoid clutter. Let them know that many computer problems are preventable and easily fixed.
Study and mental health strategies for surviving upcoming final exams By Deborah Crocker crockerd@mytjnow.com With final exams comes study stress, especially for those of you who might be graduating in December. Studying is the best way to get a good grade on your exams, but personal health is an even larger factor. Don’t panic. You might have a lot of work coming up, but panicking won’t make things any easier. Think about your passing grade, and keep that goal in your mind as you study. Try to avoid the “what ifs” – they’ll do nothing but increase your anxiety. Get organized early. Plan out and create study guides a week or two in advance, so most of your study time won’t be spent in the organization stage. Gather old tests, compile notes and go over earier material. This is also a good time to talk to your professors about how the exam will be structured and how much of it will be cumulative. Don’t be afraid to ask if an exam will be
multiple choice or short answer if it affects the way you study. Make sure to eat. Snacks are okay for studying, but take breaks
for lunch and dinner. Avoid doing any intense studying on an empty stomach. Even if you plan on studying for the entire day, it’s still better to keep your brain focused on your work instead of hunger pains.
Study groups can help with memory. You might find that someone else has a piece of information you might’ve missed
might seem efficient, but without breaks in between, you’ll become overwhelmed. Take a break every 20 to 30 minutes – walk away from your study materials if you have to. Make it fun. If bright colors, arrows and pictures help you remember information, include them in your notes. No one has the right to judge you for your study methods. Listen to music, watch TV or play a game if that’s what helps you to study better. Everyone is different, and the only reason why you should be changing your study habits is if they aren’t working. Walk away when you need to. If you feel yourself growing frustrated or out of control, take a longer break. Go for a walk around campus or stop studying for the day Deborah Crocker / The Johnsonian if it’s late and you’re tired. Studying while on the verge of exploding will do more harm than good. during class sessions. If you’re Stay healthy during your finals, having trouble getting a group both physically and mentally. together, try using Google Hangout. Grades might be important, but Take breaks. Your brain can only hold on to so much information your mental health matters more. at once. A two-hour study session
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