Niner Times: May 2, 2017

INSIDE THIS EDITION: SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE TEAM WIN DESIGN COMPETITION WITH A MEMORIAL TO PULSE NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING VICTIMS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE LARRY OGUNJOBI BECOMES FIRST 49ER TO BE SELECTED IN NFL DRAFT

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EFFERVESCE

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School of Architecture’s winning design honors lives lost at Pulse nightclub shooting ALEXANDRIA SANDS NEWS EDITOR

Effervesce. It means to give off bubbles. To be be vivacious. To show enthusiasm or liveliness.

These are the words that describe how a group of designers at UNC Charlotte want the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting to be remembered.

It’s also what they named their memorial structure that stood in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference of Architecture this past weekend in Orlando, Florida.

The structure was the winning design of the AIA 2017 competition, which called for teams to create a ‘sense of place’ in a 10 by 10 by 8 foot space and fit the theme of “reflection.”

When acknowledging the theme as well as the location of the event, the team began to reflect on the tragedy which transpired close to a year ago in the same city.

The Pulse Nightclub shooting was a hate crime against the LGBT community. A 29-year-old man killed 49 people and wounded 53 others at a gay nightclub on June 12, 2016.

What the team came up with was a plastic, lattice wall that would be placed in the middle of the site for which it was designed, allowing participants to orbit the wall. The wall consists of 49 vessels that represent each life taken at the shooting, with the name of the victim etched on them. These vessels contain a bubble mechanism that allows for those interacting with the structure to blow bubbles

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through the wall, therefore the name effervsece.

“The bubble is blown and released into the air leaving the person blowing the bubble to reflect upon the shooting and also connect with anyone on the other side of the wall that may be a reflection of their thoughts or emotions,” student designer Claire Shue said.

Behind the walls of Storrs, the Arts and Architecture building at UNC Charlotte, the team of architecture professors Marc Manack and Rachel Dickey, Director of Fabrication Labs Alex Cabral, Visiting Professor McKenzie Canaday and students Jon Warner and Shue have been working on the creation of a structure.

The structure began as solely a design for the competition, but after learning they had won over spring break, the team realized they had to bring their vision to life.

“We wanted the piece to be not so much an object but really an event,” said Manack. “We talked about the idea that the memorial should not only remember those that we’ve lost but also celebrate joy and life and be really vivid.”

The bubble mechanisms face both directions of the wall, so that those interacting can be face to face.

“There was a level of intimacy that we wanted to create with the project,” Cabral said.

The idea of blowing bubbles began as an “offhanded comment,” according to Manack.

“As soon as they said it, I was like

‘that’s what we’re doing,’” he said.

By taking apart bubble gun toys and studying them, Canaday was the member of the team that was able to figure out how the bubble mechanisms would need to be designed in order to function properly with their design.

The two students, Shue and Warner, were chosen to be a part of the team based on their work in the studio and involvement on campus.

Shue and Warner spent weeks working on the gradient of the design, ensuring that it was perfect.

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Gastonia, where they received help from Jim Warren, who they now consider a part of the team.

Currently, the structure is receiving a redesign on campus, but will soon be donated to its permanent home, the LGBT community center in Orlando, one of the primary centers that is helping the victims of the shooting.

“We thought that it was designed for Orlando, so it belonged in Orlando, especially because it was speaking to a specific community and a specific event,” Manack said.

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McKenzie Canaday tests the bubble mechanisms on the unfinished structure before it’s shipped to Orlando. Photo by Alexandria Sands

POLICE BLOTTER APRIL 23 - 26 ALCOHOL VIOLATION APRIL 22

• Laurel Hall, officers issued eight state citations and campus appearance tickets in reference to underage drinking after responding to a noise complaint.

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Senate Update: Senators and executive cabinet sworn in, new student orgs ISA KNAPP STAFF WRITER

The UNC Charlotte Student Government Association (SGA) held their weekly student senate legislative meeting April 27.

Swearing In Fourteen new senators along with four executive cabinet members were sworn into student government on Thursday. While the senators did not run for the positions, they applied for the vacant positions after elections and were then interviewed and chosen.

• Kyra Durham - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • Adrea Gladney - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • Khabrityul Gainey - Belk College of Business • Camielle Reynolds - Belk College of Business • Danielle Audain - College of Health and Human Services • Giana Avent - College of Engineering • Sara Downs - College of Education • Shekinah Hall - College of Education

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Matthew Basel - At-Large Laria James - At-Large Tanesha McCargo - At-Large Princess Evuka - Freshman At-Large • Shari Smith - Freshman AtLarge • Tiona Wilson - Freshman AtLarge The four executive cabinet members were appointed by Student Body President Tracey Allsbrook and approved by the Senate.

• Jasmine Williams - Treasurer • Bailey Russell - Secretary for State and National Affairs • Anthony Rizol - Secretary for Athletic Affairs • Ana Valdez Curiel - Press Secretary New Student Organizations The Senate approved two new student organizations.

4 the World - This organization enriches and educates members about the community of Charlotte

through various community service projects with the Ronald McDonald House, Regional AIDS Interfaith Network and the Charlotte Bridge Home. Although this club will mainly be a pre-health club, it is open to everyone. The club will be fundraising throughout the year to raise money for a spring break trip where the group will go to a specific country lead by the founders of 4 the World. 4 the World identifies and collaborates with communities across the globe to empower them to identify and solve the most pressing needs of their communities within the areas of health and education.

By partnering with the communities in these areas, they provide critical support and capacitybuilding initiatives to ensure these communities are capable of continuing to grow and thrive in the future.

Star Wars Dueling Club (SWDC) - This social club allows Star Wars enthusiasts to meet and socialize.

The main aspect of the SWDC is to have sessions where members can duel each other with light sabers as well as create a community for fans.

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• Martin Hall, unknown person(s) used subject’s lost student ID card to purchase a parking pass.

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• Via computer, subject stated that someone is making false anonymous reports to the police department against her.

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• Student Activity Center, officer responded in reference to an intoxicated subject who had fallen and was unconscious. Subject was transported to CMC Main by MEDIC.

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• Residence hall, subject stated that a known person vandalized his room while he was away from the campus.

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• Hawthorne Hall, officers issued a state citation and campus appearance ticket in reference to brass knuckles found in a residence hall.

For more information on Mecklenburg County arrests, visit arrestinquiryweb.co.mecklenburg.nc.us

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LARRY MAKES HISTORY Photo by Kathleen Cook

After a career full of firsts, Ogunjobi gets drafted with the 65th pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, becoming the first 49er to be selected in the draft TREVOR WILT SPORTS EDITOR

“With the 65th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns and the Dawg Pound select Larry Ogunjobi.” Those words muttered by former Brown’s wide receiver Josh Cribbs created history at UNC Charlotte Friday night, as Ogunjobi is now the first Charlotte football player to be selected in the NFL Draft.

“It hasn’t really hit me, yet. A bunch of mixed emotions,” said Ogunjobi in a statement. “It’s a blessing. It’s a blessing to be the first and to come out here and do what so many people said you couldn’t do. You see all my friends and my family around me. They’re a part of me. They’re the reason why I’m here. All the guys that helped me to reach this point. It’s crazy how it all happened. (I wear) No. 65 to be drafted as the 65th pick, the story just keeps getting better and I’m excited to see how it continues.”

After starting the 49er football program from scratch in 2013, the

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6-foot-3, 305 pound defensive tackle from Greensboro, North Carolina marked plenty of firsts and set a plethora of records, but this will definitely be the one that Niner Nation and the people that surround him will remember the most.

“We’re just really excited for Larry being taken in the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns,” said head coach Brad Lambert. “He’ll bring a great work ethic to the Browns, just as he did here. He’s been a great representative of our university and continues to elevate our program. He worked extremely hard in pursuit of his goals and I know he’ll continue to work extremely hard at the next level. We could not be prouder of all that he has achieved and the type of player and person he has become.”

Ogunjobi leaves Charlotte as the 49ers all-time leader in tackles (217), tackles for loss (TFL) (49.0), sacks (13) and QB hurries (33). He became the first Charlotte player to participate in the NFL Combine,

along with being the first 49er to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Ogunjobi is the lone 49er to start all 46 games in program history, holding other records such as single-season leader in TFL (14.5, 2015) and sacks (5.0, 2014). The defensive tackle also was the first player to wear the honorary No.49 jersey in Charlotte’s Inaugural game against Campbell in 2013.

The Greensboro native joins the No.1 overall pick Myles Garrett and 25th pick Jabrill Peppers as the only other defensive players taken by the Cleveland Browns through the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. The Browns also drafted TE David Njoku with the 29th pick and grabbed QB DeShone Kizer from Notre Dame with their first pick in Round 2.

When asked about Ogunjobi, Brown’s head coach Hue Jackson said, “He is beautiful. He is big. He is strong. He is tough.”

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DUKE TO THE PANTHERS Charlotte’s all-time leading receiver Austin Duke agrees to free agent deal with Carolina Panthers.

Duke led the Niners in receiving in each of his four years. The Independence High School product completed career with alltime records for receptions (253), receiving yards (3,437) and receiving touchdowns (24). He also finished with 25 total TDs (24 rec.; 1 rush) and owns 13 100-yard receiving games, including each of the program’s top nine single-game outings.

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A YEAR IN REVIEW Photos by Photos by Chris Crews, Ben Coon and Katelynn Pennington

After a crazy year in Charlotte sports, take a look back at some of the highlights for the teams

KATHLEEN COOK SPORTS EDITOR

The 2016-2017 school year was one for the books for Charlotte athletics.

Take a look back at some of the highlights for the various teams.

Football

Entering into the 2016 season, the Charlotte 49ers’ football team had a 10-game losing streak on their backs. This was extended to 11 games after falling 70-14 against a No. 19 ranked Louisville team.

Charlotte remembered how it felt to win against Elon, posting a season-high 47 points against the Phoenix. The 49ers also collected their first conference wins since joining Conference USA in the 2015 season. The Niners went on to finish 4-8 overall, 3-3 in conference and were two wins away from being bowl bound in their first season eligible.

Women’s Soccer

For the fifth time in program history, the Charlotte women’s soccer team made an appearance in the NCAA tournament after winning the C-USA championship. The 49ers were the underdogs of the conference tournament, coming in a six seed.

They then went on to be defeated by a No. 14 Duke team in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

The team had an impressive performance in the conference

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awards. Martha Thomas made first team all-conference, and the rising senior was named Offensive Player of the Year. Freshmen Megan Greene and Riley Orr made the conference freshmen team. Greene was also named the Freshman of the Year.

Men’s Soccer

The men’s soccer team entered the national rankings after the third week of the season, and they never left. The 49ers could be seen within the top 10 teams of the nation for multiple weeks throughout their season.

The regular-season C-USA champs made the first round of the NCAA tournament. However, their run was cut short by Virginia Tech.

The squad graduated an impressive class who has gone on to continue their soccer careers. Brandt Bronico, Matej Dekovic and Maxi Rodriguez can all be seen playing soccer at the MLS level across the country.

Men’s Basketball

There were two sides of the ball for the men’s basketball team. On the offensive side, the 49ers placed fourth in the conference for scoring offense, averaging 76.5 points per game. The Niners were second in

3-point field goal percentage and in free throw percentage. Jon Davis had another great season, recording two buzzer beaters for the 49ers: one at home against ODU and another at UTSA. He finished second in conference for scoring, averaging 19.6 points per game.

As for the defense, the 49ers struggled all season to fill the void of rebound machine Joseph Uchebo.

Charlotte finished dead last in offensive rebounds and second to last in defensive rebounds. The Niners were out-rebounded by, on average, 7.5 rebounds a game.

Women’s Basketball

The 2016-17 season was a recordbreaking one for the women’s basketball program. Head Coach Cara Consuegra recorded her 100th career win for the Niners. The senior duo of Lefty Webster and Ciara Gregory both entered the 1,000 point club in their final season with the Niners.

Webster also finished with the most career minutes played. Webster and Raventos combined to tie for the most assists in program history with 298.

Gregory broke almost every record regarding 3-pointers this past season including the C-USA single-season record for 3-pointers made and the

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program record for career, singleseason and single-game 3-pointers made.

Baseball

Coming into the 2017 season, the Charlotte baseball program touted the most difficult schedule in program history. So far this season the 49ers have posted three wins against nationally-ranked opponents. Senior T.J. Nichting has flourished into one of the top hitters in the country.

Currently the squad sits at first place in conference for fielding and second place for batting and pitching – behind Southern Miss in both categories. The team is looking to make their first regional appearance since 2011.

Softball

The dynamic duo of Haley Pace and Haley Wiseman has dominated on the diamond for the Charlotte softball squad.

Wiseman threw the first perfect game for the program since the 1998 season in the Feb. 24 contest against Robert Morris.

Pace sits within the top five in the conference standings for hitting, posting a .430 average that includes 10 doubles, 14 home runs and 41 RBI.

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PRETTY DARN COOL Dreaming of a different world this May Day CASEY ALDRIDGE OPINION EDITOR

The summer before I came to UNC Charlotte for college, I spent 25 days in the Absaroka wilderness in Wyoming with the rest of the incoming cohort of the Levine Scholars Program. I made some of my best friends in that month, and hiked, camped and lived in the most incredible environment I have ever encountered.

During those 25 days, the leaders of our expedition had us write letters to our future selves, and this past Saturday I had the immense privilege of reading a note I had addressed to myself nearly four years ago. If you’ve never read a letter from your younger self, I would suggest writing one and giving it to someone to safeguard until a later date. I guarantee that right now you possess wisdom and aspirations and emotions that the future you needs to know.

In my own recently recovered note, my 18-year-old self wanted to make sure that graduating, 22-year-old

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Casey remembered a few particular things. I’ll spare you most of the list, but one of the “lessons” I chose to preserve is, I think, worth sharing: “You lived without currency and borders for 25 days, and it was pretty darn cool.”

A world without borders seems like a radical pipe-dream from our current position, but borders are a remarkably recent historical and social construct. For most of human history, humans existed and interacted without borders. At most, borders were porous, malleable and only somewhat defined. The borders of the nation-state are significantly more rigid than the borders of pre-existing societies, and until the last few years, it looked as if the neoliberalism of free trade agreements or of the European Union was making the nation-state less and less relevant with each passing year.

Neoliberal capitalism, however, has not translated into justice or an

egalitarian distribution of resources.

On the contrary, it has made our world more unequal and more hierarchical than ever before. The corporation has, perhaps, replaced the state as the most powerful actor on the international stage. And the corporation has moved to enact laws and trade agreements that ensure that capital and currency can move globally, in a way that people cannot.

The quality of human life is therefore constricted by the borders of the state, and exploited by capital.

The improvement of human life, as well as the perpetuation of life on this planet, therefore depends on the elimination of the border and of capital. What the world needs right now is a movement of workers from every nation, race and religion to join in struggle to do away with both.

Yesterday was May Day, or International Worker’s Day. In Charlotte, Comunidad Colectiva, Alerta Migratoria and the Southeast

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Asian Coalition spearheaded a demonstration for immigrant and workers’ rights. They were joined by local unions, and millions of others marching globally, dreaming of a world where people are free and capital is suppressed: that is, the opposite of our own world.

Right now, between Brexit and Trump and the threat of Le Pen in France, the West has seemed to move toward isolationism, stronger borders and violent nationalism, primarily out of fear. Fear rules the right-wing, but dreams of a better world animate the struggle of migrants, refugees, and workers.

My self-addressed letter also made clear that being afraid “is no longer a viable cop-out. You can do the impossible.” Let the example of internationalist struggle this May Day remind you that we are capable of the impossible, and that living without borders isn’t even “the impossible.” I’ve done it before and it’s pretty darn cool.

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LITTLE THINGS, BIG IMPACT A&E writers share their most impactful discoveries of this year JEFFREY KOPP

TYLER TRUDEAU

A&E EDITOR

STAFF WRITER

I don’t really consider myself to be a big music fan, but this year I foung myself captivated by an up-and-coming artist named Jon Bellion. Several months ago, I downloaded his latest album, “The Human Condition,” and I have listened to it nearly every day.

His music transcends genres, with each song feeling completely different than the last.

The plethora of different instruments used, combined with Bellion’s voice, make the songs on the album incredibly catchy. I almost always listen to “The Human Condition” while driving, but also on study breaks, as the album has proved to be a great aid for destressing.

One of the most memorable bands I discovered this year was the English indie pop group Glass Animals. Quickly entrancing me with their 2016 album, “How to Be a Human Being,” the intriguing synth-pop-meetsalternative-rock captivated me as they took influence from some of my favorite artists like alt-J, Broken Bells, and Chet Faker. Still at the top of my Spotify playlist, the hit songs “Life Itself” and “Season 2 Episode 3” take me out of all the stress of college and send me down a psychedelic avenue of fantasticallyaddictive music. I’m still waiting for the chance to see these guys live in concert.

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STEPHANIE TREFZGER ASST. A&E EDITOR

The thing I discovered this year was organ music. Okay, I knew about it before, but this was the first year I really learned to appreciate it. And how could I not; it’s an instrument literally designed to emulate practically every other instrument. It’s the BOGO deal of the instrument world. Not to mention the ability musicians need to have in order to use the buttons, keyboards and pedals that make the instrument work, all at once. It’s mind boggling. And finally, some of the best composers in history composed for the organ: Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart and my personal favorite, Max Reger. I was lucky to have a friend introduce me to the organ and change my life in that way (among others), and I hope I can do the same for someone else.

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NOAH HOWELL STAFF WRITER

As someone who has played and owns every game from “The Legend of Zelda,” I was pretty much sold on “Breath of the Wild” as soon as it was announced as the first open-world entry in the series. Despite that, I was not aboard the hype train until the last trailer was shown at the end of the Nintendo Switch press conference back in January. The trailer hit all the right beats in music, visuals and at teasing the story for the game, which sent me into a craze for any gameplay or analysis video related to “Breath of the Wild” for the better part of a month. The game’s release perfectly coincided with the start of spring break, so when I wasn’t hanging out with friends from high school, I was playing “Breath of the Wild” pretty much anywhere thanks to the portability of the Switch. It amazes me that a game of its size and incredible detail can even be taken on the go in the first place.

Needless to say, “Breath of the Wild” exceeded my expectations and is one that I think every gamer should give a shot at some point in their life.

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ELISSA MILLER STAFF WRITER

Call it cliche or overrated, but this past year I fell deeply in love with a movie called “La La Land.” I have an unabashed love of musicals, including the classic cinematic ones. I can name phases of my life during which I watched “Hello Dolly” and “Meet Me in St. Louis” on repeat. “La La Land” manages to be both reminiscent of these classics and completely new at the same time. The music and dance numbers are beautiful and catchy; I bought the soundtrack less than twenty-four hours after seeing the film. Not only that, but the movie looks absolutely gorgeous. It might be a little overhyped at this point, but in all honesty, if you haven’t seen “La La Land” yet, you really should. It’ll stay with you for hours after it ends.

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ACROSS 1 Sacrificial __ 5 Paintball impact sound 10 “__ of Green Gables” 14 Geometry calculation 15 Largest city in North Africa 16 Yule song 17 Some toy dogs, for short 18 Llama habitat 19 Weekend-starting letters 20 Bygone airplane area 23 Subsided 24 Statutes 25 Electric car brand 29 Apple music players 33 Home for mil. jets 36 Line up 39 Be concerned 41 “Cut corners” or “slash prices” 42 Landlocked African republic

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43 Position behind the steering wheel 46 Part of a relay race 47 Coffee lightener 48 “Rubber Duckie” singer on Sesame Street 50 Mocking remark 53 Works with a needle 57 “Exactly!” ... and a hint to where 20-, 36- and 43-Across’ ending words may be found 62 Mop, as decks 63 “Fingers crossed” 64 “Drinks are __!”

65 Unit seized by a narc 66 Some surrealist paintings 67 Info 68 Composer Stravinsky 69 Pass, as a law 70 Wide-spouted pitcher DOWN

1 Forgetful moment 2 Cinnamon roll lure 3 Notes to staff 4 Slam dunk or lay-up 5 Read electronically 6 Twinge of hunger 7 Tupperware covers 8 Staggering 9 Puccini opera 10 Designed to minimize junk email 11 Scrubbed, as a NASA mission 12 Nuremberg no 13 North Pole worker 21 “Beware the __ of March” 22 Bed size 26 Mix 27 Chaps 28 Licorice-flavored seed 30 Spoken 31 Big name in pineapples 32 Big gulp 33 Band with a voltage symbol in its logo 34 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 35 Soft French cheese 37 Not just a talker 38 “__ idiot!”: “Doh!” 40 “Green Acres” co-star 44 Radiate 45 Word with bar or torch 49 Make cryptic 51 Back of a hit 45 record 52 Patriot Allen 54 “No need to tell me” 55 Phoenix suburb 56 Take the wheel 57 Bird’s nest component 58 Symbol of sanctity 59 Mexican “Hi!” 60 Grand-scale film 61 Experiment 62 Schuss or slalom

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INTERNSHIP 101 Tips to get you ready for the workforce

DELFINA EROCHENKO STAFF WRITER

An internship is one of the best ways for a student to gain work experience in a field of their interest. This summer, there are many internship opportunities available to UNC Charlotte students of all majors. If during the summer you will not be travelling or occupying your time with something else, then an internship could be very useful for you. Think of it as a way to add some great experience to your resume. Below are five internship tips that you might find useful!

1. Be careful!

Always pay attention to any internship you apply for. Some companies may say they are looking for an intern, but their intentions may not be great. If the internship is unpaid, make sure that the company will not overwork you.

Also, make sure to ask the company how they plan to give you valuable experience. You don’t want to be stuck in an internship where your only responsibilities are making coffee and fetching office supplies. As an intern your interests are to gain experience that you can apply in your career later on. Research all companies you apply for to ensure that they are legitimate; if you aren’t sure about a company, talk to your department’s internship coordinator or make an appointment at the Career Center.

overdressed rather than underdressed if you can’t find out what type of attire you should wear.

3. Add your internship to LinkedIn! It may seem obvious to point it out but you can’t forget to mention your internship on your LinkedIn profile. To increase the quality of your profile and to ensure potential employers will know how well you perform as an employee, you can ask the person that supervised you during your internship to write you a LinkedIn recommendation. This looks great on your profile

and gives employers proof that you could be valuable to their company. Remember to ask for a recommendation after your internship has ended, so your supervisor can analyze your performance from beginning to end.

4. Build your network Your internship not only gives you work experience, it also gives you a chance to network with people related to your field of interest.

Make sure that you get to know the people that are part the company you are interning for. You never know who might find out about a good opportunity and recommend you for it! Sometimes the best opportunities can come from people you don’t expect, so be social and willing to help with work tasks. Having a good attitude makes a mark and it will get you noticed in a positive way.

5. Be informed Once a company chooses you as an intern, do your homework! Try to learn as much as you can about them company, visit their website, read articles about them, make yourself familiar with the company’s history and key people in the company too. As an intern, you are there to learn, so be open to all the experience you can get! If you are unsure of how to do something, ask! It is better to ask about a task you are unsure of than to do it wrong and cause an inconvenience for others. You are there to learn, and asking questions when in doubt is one of the best ways you can learn about something. Always be open to new information.

Hopefully these tips will be useful to you as you pursue your internship. This is a great experience for you and you should treat it as a job, but remember to enjoy it! Your internship will add to your resume and hopefully provide you with useful experience that could help you land a job.

Good luck this summer!

2. Pay attention to your attire When you go to any internship interview, and after you get an internship, what you wear can make a good or bad impression. For an interview, go the business casual route unless you are specifically informed that you should wear a certain type of outfit. Remember to keep your clothes wrinkle free and avoid stains (they are your enemy!). Once you have landed an internship, find out what the expected attire is.

There could be no rules about attire or there could be many, and it’s your job to find out. Whatever your clothing situation is, a general rule is to be Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service

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A FINAL WORD

Staff reflects on their favorite memory this year at the Niner Times

HUNTER HEILMAN

JASMINE TAYLOR

DIANE GROMELSKI

ALEXANDRIA SANDS

TREVOR WILT

“Seeing Hillary Clinton speak at UNC Charlotte right before the election.”

From starting a show, covering events on and off campus, and being uptown for the Keith Lamont Scott protest; I’ve enjoyed working with such a great staff and sharing experiences.

“Discussing AP Style with editors in the newsroom bright and early on Monday mornings, capping off a great three years on the Niner Times staff.”

“Getting to see how much the school is growing and how much the students are impacting that change through running the news section.”

“Going down to Birmingham to cover our basketball teams was my favorite event. We made connections that will last a lifetime from around Conference USA.”

KATHLEEN COOK

HAILEY TURPIN

“Traveling up to Marshall and watching us win on the road.

It was just really emotional for the team and it was awesome to watch.”

CASEY ALDRIDGE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

SPORTS EDITOR

OPINION EDITOR

“Traveling to Milan, Berlin and Paris with a really close group of friends this spring break, which was a nice way to tie together senior year and my four years at UNCC.”

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MANAGING EDITOR

COPY EDITOR

NEWS EDITOR

SPORTS EDITOR

ANGIE BAQUEDANO

JEFFERY KOPP

STEPHANIE TREFZGER

“Venturing uptown with other staff members to share the peaceful protests and riots after the death of Keith Lamont Scott.”

“From getting to be part of the filming of the first Humans of UNCC video to working on the Spring Fever Guide, I’ve spent a great two years being part of the lifestyle section.”

“Covering Walker Stalker Con Atlanta back in October, allowing me to meet several members of ‘The Walking Dead’ cast.”

“Getting to help with this year’s opera, ‘La Bohème,’ while simultaneously covering the event and meeting new people.”

MIA SHELTON

POOJA PASUPULA

CHRIS MCKINNIS

DANIEL HEAD

“Filming the Round Table Discussions for Niner News Network.”

“All of the late night editors and I shared working on stuff for the paper or when we would go to events and cover stories together.”

LIFESTYLE EDITOR

ASST. OPINION EDITOR

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PHOTO COORDINATOR

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A&E EDITOR

VIDEO COORDINATOR

“Being able to film so closely next to major news outlets at the Hillary Clinton rally, as well as being able to collaborate with the sections to produce such fine and fun work.”

ASST. A&E EDITOR

ASST. VIDEO COORDINATOR “Getting to film Hillary Clinton when she came to campus and getting to meet Whitney Way Thore when we filmed her interview!”

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ANGIE BAQUEDANO ASST. LIFESTYLE EDITOR

“I’m just taking finals day by day and keep a schedule to keep a track of what I’m doing because I work too. I work at the airport.

I try to plan ahead because I’m so busy I try to schedule when I’ll study and when I’ll exercise. I usually go to the gym or play soccer because if I focus too much on school I start freaking out. I graduate in two weeks so I’m nervous about that.”

- Christopher Chay

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