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JOB HUNTING
EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
MARYANN JOHNSON Photographer | @aMaryGoodTime
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Whether you need to pay for tuition, the gas money to get home every other weekend or just some extra cash, most people have a good reason to have a job in college. But where do you start?
First, it never hurts to start with student employment and on-campus jobs as those supervisors will work with your class schedule and are very understanding that you are a student before anything else. Student employment options and links to the applications are easy to fi nd; just go to https://www.nwmissouri. edu/hr/student/index.htm.
Once you apply for one, the application saves so you can easily fi ll out several others — I know this as I applied for 14 at one time— many I was unqualifi ed for. Keep in mind that anyone can apply for anything, and I mean anything. I am an English education student and work in a microbiology lab as a lab prepper and as a photographer at a newspaper and yearbook. Shoot your shot and venture out there.
Keep in mind that with on-campus jobs, you only get paid once a month, and you can only work 20 hours a week, so if you need a steady cash fl ow it may not be the option for you. However, students do have the option to go to seminars and work toward a higher pay with many of the on-campus job options. This program is called Employment Career Pathing; you will get plenty of emails to learn more about it.
Other options involve applying for the abundance of restaurants and gas stations in town, but when in doubt, HyVee it out. They almost always hire, and you can usually work at your home HyVee in the summers as well. If nothing in Maryville catches your eye, there are many more options in surrounding towns like St. Joseph, but you’ve got to make sure your commute is worth it.
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GETTING INVOLVED IN STUDENT MEDIA
CORBIN SMITH Sports Reporter | @curly_corbs
Interested in student media? Good choice. As you can tell, I am as well, and I don’t regret my decision at all. Whether you’re interested in broadcast, radio, newspaper, yearbook or anything else in media, you’ll likely be in Wells Hall for a lot of your tenure here.
Here at Northwest, there are a lot of opportunities to get your feet wet, and in the media industry, you won’t get anywhere without an extensive amount of experience. Some student media opportunities even come in the form of on-campus jobs, which means you’ll get paid for your schoolwork.
KZLX-FM radio, KNWT TV, The Northwest Missourian newspaper and Tower yearbook are all award-winning student media programs and can be applied to through paper applications in each program’s offi ce of operation or online.
Additionally, each program has a practicum class that serves as an introduction to its specifi c branch of media. During the student organization fair at the beginning of the year, students can also sign up and get more information at each program’s booth.
Like I previously mentioned, experience is highly valued in the media industry. With student media, you can gain valuable experience that will go toward your resume. There are little to no prerequisites to join student media as these are just ways for Northwest students to explore and grow their interests.
Personally, student media was daunting to me because I felt like I didn’t have what it takes to write for The Missourian. However, my editors were very keen on teaching me how to write and grow as a reporter. Now, I have an award for my work, and I can easily see myself in the workforce because of how these opportunities have prepared me.
If you’re at all interested in student media, there’s no harm in trying. The worst thing you could do is gain experience and work that will help in your future. Wells Hall is always welcoming new faces.
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new small businesses you should know of
KENDRICK CALFEE Editor in Chief @calfee_kc
For whatever reason, small businesses seem to drive Maryville’s economy. Just in time for your arrival, new attractions are coming available in the small town you’ll come to love for all of its unique offerings.
Timbear cats
This new ax-throwing business will aim to provide the community a fun place to throw sharp objects while remaining safe. The business will be a new family-friendly source of entertainment located in the downtown square.
There are an assortment of ax-throwing games that include moving targets, tic-tac-toe, zombie slaying and possibly even special games around Northwest homecoming.
Black Pony Brewing
Black Pony Brewing Company is a microbrewery that is scheduled to open this summer in downtown Maryville. The building includes a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a bar and a small brewery. Residential options will also be available above the brewery.
The owners operate under the name Four Horseman LLC and went on to name the brewery Black Pony Brewing Company in respect to the long history of horse races in the Maryville community.
Peep Connect
Peep Connect is a Black-owned mobile platform that facilitates communication between local businesses and their community. It was created by two Northwest students who wanted to design an app that focused on local businesses, as opposed to wide-scale apps like Yelp or Doordash.
The platform sends out notifi cations to the community when businesses have sales, new items or other promotions.
how to survive MARYVILLE WINTERS
HAILEY MACH News Reporter | @haileymach98
Maryville winters can be fun at times, but the majority of the time, you’re going to wish the season was over.
The fi rst tip is to dress warm and to never underestimate the Missouri weather. Going into class, it could be sunny and warm, then by the time class is over, it could be cold and snowy. Always bring a scarf, a big winter coat, a hat and a pair of gloves.
Second, always be on the lookout for ice when walking in the parking lots or on the sidewalks. Be prepared to slide on the ice at least once in your four years here. The University usually does pretty good on ice removal, but some days, it’s nearly impossible to clear all of the ice on campus.
Third, if a blizzard is in the forecast, don’t get your hopes up for a snow day. It’s college, the standards are higher. Also, who knows if the University will use Zoom as a substitute from now on.
The fourth tip is actually a series of tips relating to driving in the winter. Make sure to set aside at least 15-20 minutes to clean off your car if you plan on driving to class. It’s going to take longer than you think to clear snow and ice off your car. And don’t be that person who only scrapes off a small part of the windshield to peek through — it’s dangerous. If you’re driving to class, leave early so you have a place to park. Drive slowly whenever you’re out and about. If your tires start to slip on ice, repetitively pump the brakes instead of holding it down.
Important tools to always leave inside your car are an ice scraper with a brush and jumper cables. With occasional below-freezing temperatures, it’s common for cars to have trouble starting.
The fi nal tip to surviving winter in Maryville is to not be afraid to act like a kid when it comes to the snow. Whether it’s building a snowman or having a snowball fi ght with friends, make sure to have fun and stay warm.
ANDREW WEGLEY | NW MISSOURIAN A student walks to class on a snow covered sidewalk. Preparing for these conditions is important.
1. Think ahead on commutes 2. Watch your step 3. Have fun!
things NOT to do in your DORM ROOM
WESLEY MILLER News Reporter | @wesleymiller360
College has rules, folks. And while it might be easy to find the written rules about what to do and what not to do, there are also some unwritten rules I need to tell you about.
When it comes to the do’s and the don’ts, it would probably be easier to look at what not to do, specifi cally for living in a dorm room.
First of all, don’t expect everyone to be on your sleep schedule. You might be used to falling asleep at the golden hour of 3 a.m., but I assure you that most of the people around you are not. Don’t throw a whole party in your dorm room at 1 a.m., or at least wait for the weekend if you do. The blender can probably wait until morning, so please do not think you have to use it at midnight. It’s not a great sound, anyway, and it sounds much worse if you’re woken up by it.
Secondly, don’t run down the halls in a full sprint, stomping the whole way. This really includes any time of the day. There’s really no reason to be trying out your best 40-time in the residence halls, and your neighbors will be much happier if you refrain from doing so.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, don’t just sit in your dorm rooms. Obviously, it’s OK to just chill out sometimes, but college can get old real fast if you just sit in the room all year, wondering why no one talks to you. Go outside, go meet people, go join a club or just go for a hike. As a matter of fact, you can hang out with people in your dorm, but do not just sit on your bed, wondering what to do next. Be active in some way, and it’ll be much better for you.
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