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their Ranger Card or personal account. Refunds are also given for courses dropped or for withdrawal from school within the first 20 class days of the semester. The college will not give a refund unless students have applied within the same semester as the

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withdrawal. Students can check their account status through CampusConnect on www.kilgore.edu. Students can then click on the financial aid tab to access their account. For more information, visit the Financial Aid desk or Cashier’s Office in the Devall Student Center.

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From the mid 1800s to the late 1960s, racial discrimination and segregation tore at the heart of American society. With the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case in 1896, the doctrine of “separate, but equal� opened the door for the Jim Crow laws in the South, leading to the posting of “White only� and “Colored only� signs in public areas, further segregating the races.

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that confined a race for years. From the mid 1800s to the late 1960s, signs of discrimination told African Americans where they were allowed to enter buildings, where they could drink water and where they would be welcomed. During the Civil Rights Movement, leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and

many others helped end racial segregation and discrimination in America by standing up for racial equality on a social and legal level. People protested across America through sit-ins, bus boycotts, marches, speeches and other demonstrations. Education was one area where the fight for equality was drastic; however, KC integrated without violent demonstrations. With the quiet enrollment of Betty Cotton in January of 1966, KC integrated after years of resistance due to social and cultural patterns. “A History of Kilgore College� by Doris B. Bolt and Bonnie M. Durning quotes Dr. Randolph C. Watson, KC president from 1964-1978, “I think another

good thing that was accomplished was the way this institution was integrated. We are proud of the history of the integration, for the simple reason we have had no problem. There were no demonstrations.� In April 1948, a group of 64 black citizens petitioned the Trustees to provide college services to the black community. “I imagine I probably saw them (African Americans) in town growing up but never noticed them,� said 1951 KC graduate, Sue Spruell. “When you get to thinking about it, it’s just completely See INTEGRATION on Page 6

Red Alert initiated to help students /DFN RI DFDGHPLF SURJUHVV FDQ DË“HFW DLG KASI DICKERSON Executive Editor Red Alert counseling is a system KC instructors are using to notify students who may be in academic trouble while also informing other KC offices such as the financial aid office of student progress. Instructors can put students on Red Alert if students are struggling with class, in danger of being dropped or have an attendance issue. While Red Alert does not affect whether or not a student receives financial aid, it does however, remind students of the academic requirements that accompany most scholarships, loans and aid. For example, students with

a scholarship may need to keep a 3.5 GPA, but if they are having trouble in class instructors can put them on Red Alert to remind them that if they don’t improve their grades they may lose their scholarship. “Another important reason we in financial aid are trying to use the Red Alert system is to make students aware that their lack of academic progress in their current classes, (attendance, grades on tests, quizzes, assignments and papers) may result in either financial aid probation or suspension,� said Annette Morgan, financial aid officer. “All students are given See RED ALERT on Page 3

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March 1 deadline for T-shirt design competition VICTORIA KELLEY Staff Writer KC Visual Arts Club is sponsoring a campus-wide T-shirt design competition with a March 1 deadline. T-shirt requirements include: having “Kilgore Visual Arts Club� and “Kilgore College� somewhere clearly visible. The designer can choose front, back or both sides of the T-shirt. Entries must include full name and email of the designer and

must be sent in by email or delivered to Larry Kitchen, art instructor, in the Whitten Applied Technology Building, Room 202. The winner will be announced the following week, and the design will become the official Visual Arts Club T-shirt and sold throughout the campus. In addition to receiving a free T-shirt, the winner will be featured in the Art Club Newsletter. “The shirt design will be for the KC Visual Art Club, but hopefully worn by all,� said Brittany Knowles, KC

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Visual Art Club president. The club meets at noon every Friday at The Back Porch, 904 Broadway Blvd. The purpose is to help promote interest and activity in the visual arts and provide chances for students to meet for informal artistic exchange and creative entertainment. Benefits of the club include “gaining creative input from others, meeting new people, having a few parties and going on trips,� Knowles said. Any student may participate in club events and meetings.

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love to be involved in church ministry and allowing God to use me in whatever ministry he wants me in. I hope to be going to my kids’ games, watching them grow up and hope my pretty wife is still right by my side. What do you do in your spare time? ... Play sports, hang with teenagers, watch movies and hang with the family. What is the hardest thing about going to school and having a family? ... Balancing my time between the two. I don’t see college as a necessity, but see my family as something that deserves my full attention and something I will be held accountable to. I have to make sure school stays in priority and underneath my family. What is your favorite thing about being a youth pastor? ... When the light goes on in a student’s head about what God can really do or when He has done something for them that just blows their mind.

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Play premieres Tuesday JESSICA TOLLE Staff Writer “The Father� by August Strindberg premieres 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, and runs 7:30 nightly through Saturday and ends with a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday performance in Van Cliburn Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students or $4 for students with a KC I.D. The play centers around a captain and his wife, who both have conflicting views on how their daughter should be raised. Throughout the play the captain and his wife fight for control of their daughter. The captain’s wife, Laura, is played by Jo Walker, Kilgore sophomore. Walker can relate to Laura because they’re both trying to have a voice as a woman, but portraying Laura as a believable mother is a challenge. “Pulling from something I’ve never had or something I’ve never experienced was one of the hardest parts,� Walker said. Also, “The Father� differs from previous KC plays because it has much more stage time and many emotion changes. Walker summarizes the play as “thought provoking and very realistic.� Playing Laura’s brother, Pastor Jonas, is Dale Shelton, Ben Wheeler sophomore. He describes his character as a nonjudgmental family-oriented

man. “It’s a pleasure to work with people in this show; we’re all familiar with each other and determined to make it a success,� Shelton said. He also noted this particular play has been a challenge because of how realistic it is and from beginning to end it will, “leave you wondering.� Trenton Bennett, Longview freshman, has the role of Happy, a good-looking corporal who is somewhat of a ladies’ man. Bennett can relate to Happy in the fact that they both focus on the moment, not the future. “The Father,� set in post Civil War era, is a much darker play that focuses more on the acting and less on visuals. “Every character strives for achievement through their own benefit, but the other characters want to hinder that from happening,� Bennett said. Kathy Barber, theatre director and instructor, has been there to help throughout the whole process. She is the, “best teacher I’ve ever had,� Walker said. Shelton added, “She is wonderful; I have learned so much from her.� Not only does he respect and look up to Barber, he trusts her without hesitation. Bennett said the play has not been a challenge because, “Barber is good on working on the acting.�

Starting April 13 KC will offer a kinesiology class that will allow students to become a certified lifeguard in three weekends. Class will be held at the Parks Fitness Center swimming pool. The first weekend will be April 1315, then 20-22 and 27-29. Classes are scheduled 2-6 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. The class, taught by Woodie Terrell, encompasses swimming, CPR training for professional rescuers, A.E.D. training, basic first aid, response to disease and trauma, rescue skills and emergency action plans. ~Kyle Swearingen

Outstanding student nominations due Monday, Feb. 27, is the deadline for departments to submit their choices for the Most Outstanding students. Forms must be returned to the Office of Student Life in the Devall Student Center, Room 142. Nominees must be sophomores with at least 30 hours. One student from each department will be chosen based on academic achievements and contributions to the program or department the student is involved in. “I believe anytime a student is recognized they appreciate it,� said Edward Williams, director of student life. ~Timothy Stuckey

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Jessica Tolle, Kilgore freshman, lights a ceremonial candle as she pledges membership to the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. Thirty-six students participated in the ceremony Wednesday in the student center.

The Texas Shakespeare Festival has earned nationwide recognition for KC, but many students are not aware what it has to offer them. “It’s strange to me that some of the KC students don’t even know we’re here,” said Raymond Caldwell, TSF artistic director. TSF helps boost tourism in the city. More than 50 percent of the audience is from at least 50 miles away. But Caldwell says it may be surprising that some people who have lived in Kilgore their whole lives do not know about TSF. “TSF gives East Texans

an opportunity to see professional quality theatre productions without having to pay exorbitant ticket prices professional theaters charge,” Caldwell said.

Season tickets cost $89 which include all four major plays, allowing students to see plays that they might be familiar with, but have not had a chance to see performed. Another opportunity available to students is a twoweek acting workshop for serious acting students. The total cost is $995, which pays for more than 100 hours of instruction by professional actors, time with the TSF actors, meals and housing and tickets to all six plays. Students can also receive three hours of college credit in Drama 2351 (Acting III) through this workshop. For more information, contact Caldwell at 903-9838117.

Regional science fair set March 2 JONATHEN RUESCH Web Editor KC will host the 49th annual East Texas Regional Science fair with public viewing from 12:15 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 2, in the Devall Student Center Ballroom. Area science fair winners in grades 5 through 12, have been invited to attend the competition. The four divisions are: Juniors (5th-8th) Biological Sciences, Juniors Physical Sciences, Seniors (9th-12th) Biological Sciences and Seniors Physical Sciences. The top project from the senior divisions will be

awarded a trip for both the student and sponsor to the 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair from May 13-18 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The top 10 percent of each division will qualify for the ExxonMobil Science and Engineering Fair from March 29 to April 1 in San Antonio. Specialty awards will be given for projects in engineering, environment science, use of computers and water. The U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy will also award prizes. For more information, call Dave Bugay, chemistry instructor, at 903-983-8251.

Retirees attend Valentine’s lunch JESSICA TOLLE Staff Writer KC has honored retirees with a special Valentine’s Day luncheon for the past 11 years. “The luncheon started because we were having a Christmas luncheon, but we got snowed out,” said Paula Jamerson, alumni relations coordinator. “Florence Waldman (1993 retired business administration instructor) saw Dr. Holda and said since we didn’t meet for Christmas let’s do Valentine’s Day.” The luncheon offered retirees an opportunity to reflect on their time at KC. Mary Grush, who worked for KC for 16 years, said KC was the “best place in the world to work.” Wally Read, band director 1960-1983, said during his tenure the band took

trips to Hong Kong and Romania and performed in the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City. Read, who was around for KC’s integration in the 1960s, taught the first two African American band students. “I enjoyed every minute of it,” Read said. “It was a great place to teach.” Jerry Hale assisted Read as band director for about 15 years before becoming head director during his 34 years at KC. Hale said working for KC gained many, lifetime friends and he was always given wonderful students. Dr. Bill Holda, KC president, said having the luncheon is great because “It connects us to our history. By honoring the retirees, we are proudly looking back with a source of hope as we build our future.”

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Brandon McFarland (left), Longview freshman, plays the french horn and James Thomas, Gladwater freshman, plays the clarinet. Both traveled to San Antonio to play in the All-State Band Feb. 8-11.

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wo members of the Ranger Band, James Thomas, Gladewater freshman, and Brandon McFarland, Longview freshman, were selected by the Texas Community College Band Directors Association to play for the All-State Band in San Antonio Feb. 8-11. Thomas and McFarland recorded their first audition during midNovember. Both were elected first chair, which is the lead of their entire section, from their initial audition. Both played for their high school bands. It had been more than 10 years since the Ranger Band had members enter to be part of the All-State Band. McFarland initially expressed interest in participating to Glenn Wells, Ranger Band director. After hearing about McFarland’s plans, Thomas wanted to join in. Wells supported the idea and assisted their

Red Alert: Free tutoring, counseling available FROM PAGE 1 all of this information when they are awarded aid, but it is easy to forget or not understand it all. The financial aid counseling sessions are a way to explain all of this again and answer any questions they may have.” How this system works is when students are struggling in class their instructor goes on “Campus Connect” selects “Red Alert” on the drop down menu, selects one section that they teach and then selects the students who might need help. Then the Director of Student Development Jim Rieves or someone in his office sends a Red Alert email to the students. “I use the Red Alert system in my face-to-face speech classes following each unit test,” said Dr. Richard Harrison, dean of liberal arts. “I turn in everyone who makes less than 70 on the test.” In the Red Alert email, Rieves explains that student success is KC’s top priority. Students who receive a Red Alert email can meet with Rieves to discuss how to become more successful.

The email also explains the free tutoring services KC offers such as available tutors and computer services 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday – Thursday in the Student Support Building, Room 119. “By receiving the email, the student knows that he/she is in danger of not passing a particular class and he/she may (a) buckle down, study more, and do better; (b) make an appointment with his/ her instructor to discuss the problem and to find a solution; or (c) take advantage of the tutoring opportunities to better understand the subject,” Harrison said. Instructors are not required to use Red Alert, but Morgan says the are encouraged to do so. “Whether it is our office or the tutoring lab, we cannot reach out and offer assistance unless we know who is experiencing difficulties,” Morgan said. “We are very appreciative of the instructors who do use the Red Alert process; it allows us to notify students that we in financial aid are also monitoring their academic progress and offering important one-on-

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efforts. “I felt there were lots of educational opportunities when you go to the convention,” Wells said. During the convention, Thomas and McFarland had many practices, but during their free time, they went to exhibits, looked at different types of instruments, went to concerts performed by larger schools and military groups, and participated in clinics. “While being part of the band is an honor in itself, there are around 100 members in the band at a time, so competition is a part of it too,” Wells said. Any community college band member is eligible to apply to be a member of the All-State Band. Their director must go through the whole entry process with them: setting up a recording session for the member to send in a recorded copy of their audition, sending in the paper work to the TCCBDA, etc. The judging panel then goes over

their audition tape and decides whether the band member will go to San Antonio for the Texas Music Educators Association Convention. The TCCBDA rates auditions. If entrants are selected, once in San Antonio they try out once more in front of the judging panel and the rest of the band. It is the second audition that determines what chair they will be placed in for the concert on the last day of the convention. Thomas stayed at first chair after his second audition. “It’s probably the biggest musically related exhibition in the U.S.,” Wells said. The members of the All-State Band got together and rehearsed multiple times from Wednesday through Saturday. The final concert took place Saturday evening. Band members are already in preparation for next year’s convention. “Both are majoring in music and if they continue, they’ll go very far with their musical careers,” Wells said.

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Rangers hope to shake off loss JESSICA STOVALL Staff Writer The Rangers are preparing for an athletic Blinn College as they look to shake off Wednesday night’s loss to Trinity Valley. The men will play the Buccaneers 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Brenham. KC vs. TVCC Failing to keep a winning streak alive, the men lost to Trinity Valley Community College Wednesday in Masters Gym. Head coach Brian Hoberecht was looking to be better defensively, but the Rangers came up short, 76-68. “We played a well-coached team,� Hoberecht said. “We couldn’t get the momentum back.� Even with the double digit scores from starters Travis Betran and Chinedu Amajoyi along with Fred Mattison, KC was unable to win the game defensively. There was a point of confidence during the game with the Rangers ahead, 4433.

The lead was quickly taken away followed by an extensive number of fouls. “We did not benefit from the whistle blowing,� Hoberecht said. “The game was really disappointing and frustrating. Not because of our guys, but because we came up short.� KC vs. BOSSIER The Rangers defeated the Bossier Parish Community College Cavaliers in a comefrom-behind win, 50-45, Saturday in Bossier. The game found the men in a four-point deficit going into the half, 27-23. “We’re finishing the games strong,� Hoberecht said to describe the struggle with the first-half play. “It’s better basketball in the long run.� Patrick Gnabo, sophomore forward, and Fred Mattison, freshman forward, led the team in scoring with 13 points apiece. Both also had five field goals and three field goals. To top off their stats, Gnabo finished the game with nine rebounds, while Mattison had a whopping 16. Gnabo has been quiet until

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Braylon Lazare drives past a Trinity Valley defender in Wednesday night’s game in Masters Gym. The Rangers fell to the Cardinals, 76-68, and now face Blinn College in a 4 p.m. game Saturday in Brenham. playing Bossier Parish. “He’s gotten back to what he was doing first semester,� Hoberecht said. Hoberecht also mentioned

Mattison’s steady improvement all year. “He plays well and with a fast motor,� Hoberecht noted.

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Lady Rangers look to Buc losing streak against Blinn SHENIECE CHAPPELL Staff Writer The Lady Rangers are guaranteed to go to playoffs this year but are on a twogame losing streak which they hope to end when they travel to Brenham Saturday to face Blinn College. “We’re in fourth place right behind Trinity Valley, Tyler Junior College and Paris,� said head coach Roy Thomas. KC and Blinn are fighting to be the No. 4 seed in the conference standings. “This is a big game; we’re both fighting for the same spot. We will not play how we played against San Jacinto. We have to take care of the ball better, work on our shot selection and have good defense. We’ll be all right,� Thomas said. The Lady Rangers have been without three of their top players. Alicia Johnson, Demetrius Heard and Victoria Billingsley were suspended for disciplinary reasons. They did not play in the games against San Jacinto or Trinity Valley, and Thomas has not decided if they will play in Saturday’s game against Blinn. KC vs. TVCC “No matter what-win, lose or draw do your best to compete and play to get better,� Thomas said. And that is just what the Lady Rangers did Wednesday night but were defeated 64-44 by Trinity Valley, the No. 1 nationally ranked undefeated team. “We need to control the tempo, slow the pace and use the shot clock every chance we get,� Thomas said. “We have to play better and not worry about the outcome because the outcome isn’t going to help us.� The Lady Rangers were able to do exactly that, ending the first half only down by three but was out scored in the second half. Bianca McGee led the Lady Rangers with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Lauren McKinney had 12 points and five rebounds.

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Bianca McGee pushes the ball up the court against Trinity Valley in Wednesday night’s game in Masters Gym. Aundrea Gamble led the Lady Rangers in assists with six. Gamble also had 10 rebounds, four blocks, four points and two steals. Tanisha Winston and Alexius Hightower also contributed with seven and six points, respectively. KC vs. SAN JACINTO The Lady Rangers fell short, 76-72, Saturday against San Jacinto ending their winning streak. Gamble led the Lady Rangers with 22 points, five rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks. McKinney had 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals. Following was McGee with 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal. Winston and Taylor Tucker both contributed nine points. Tucker also had three rebounds and two steals, and Winston added with two assists and three steals. “That was a disappointing

loss,� Thomas said. “We took bad shots, had too many turnovers and didn’t have good defense, we could have played better defense, but in away games like these you never know how your team is going to react after a long road trip.� Not having three of the top six players for the Lady Rangers also played a factor in the loss. “The outcome would have probably been different if they were in attendance,� Thomas said. “They let themselves down and their team.� The Lady Rangers will compete in the regional tournament March 8-11 at Tyler Junior College. “We won’t worry about that until our last game against Paris,� Thomas said. “We just got to keep plugging along. This is a team sport and everybody has to pull for the team and not for individuals.�

Ranger football tryouts scheduled March 3 SHENIECE CHAPPELL Staff Writer

Not only did two players score in double digits, but freshman players, Derrick Fain and Tanodrio Bogues, came off the bench as forces

in Kilgore. The combine will start at 10:30 a.m. and should last several hours. Athletes should bring their own workout gear, including cleats, clothes and shoes. Coaches say this workout will provide attendees the opportunity to showcase athletic abilities to the coaching staff and possibly

earn a football scholarship or walk-on positions. “In the past, we’ve offered scholarships to the players who have done well at these combines,� said head coach J.J. Eckert. “We’re looking for players for all positions.� Pre-registration is not available but for more information, visit www. kilgore.edu/ranger_.asp.

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Integration: College accepts change

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different today. We didn’t have a thought of where they were back then.â€? While blacks could not attend KC, the Trustees decided to provide transportation to Texas College or Butler College in Tyler until an area black college could be established. Trustees also agreed to provide black students with help equal to that given to white students attending KC. “I never heard of an issue concerning them (African Americans) around there. It )L[[` *V[[VU ^HZ [OL Ă„YZ[ (MYPJHU (TLYPJHU [V LUYVSS PU 2* was just never an issue,â€? said PU :WYPUN 7OV[VNYHWO [HRLU 1954 KC graduate and former MYVT [OL 9HUNLY `LHYIVVR Rangerette Glenda McGough. “I wasn’t even sure of where place. Separate educational they went to school. I guess I facilities are inherently just figured they had their own unequal‌. segregation [in college somewhere because we public education] is a denial didn’t have any with us in high of the equal protection of the school either.â€? laws.â€? Former KC student Elsie Bolt and Durning also state Pollick remembers attending that in August 1955 Judge KC from 1946-48. She worked as Sheely ordered Trustees and a secretary at Kilgore Heights administration to reconsider for 22 years during which time the applications of four of the school was integrated. the 11 students or he would “I never did really have a issue an injunction requiring problem with integration,â€? that they be admitted to Pollick said. “A person is a KC immediately. Trustees person to me. I don’t go by the agreed to reconsider their color. I worked with black and applications; however, all four white and parents of all races. plaintiffs graduated from The only trouble I had was other schools before any action speaking Spanish.â€? was taken Growing up and the issue in Kilgore, disappeared. KC 80-year-old did, however, Ruth McAfee continue to applied for transport blacks entrance to KC to Tyler colleges in the ‘50s but and help pay for was denied tuition. admission. “I think it was She did an injustice for h o w e v e r, them not to be attend Texas RUTH MCAFEE able to go where College in they wanted,â€? Tyler. McGough said. “Kilgore College provided According to Bolt and buses to go to Texas College Durning, this system was and paid part of the tuition,â€? challenged years later as McAfee said. “Without that people began questioning KC’s I wouldn’t been able to go to “financial wisdom of trying to college.â€? support separate institutions McAfee graduated from Texas College with a Bachelor of Arts or transport students to Tyler. Thus, in January 1966 when in music education in 1953. Betty Cotton quietly enrolled “In Kilgore I had such loving for the spring semester, people. My mother worked as campus life proceeded as usual. a housekeeper for Mrs. Jones Without turmoil or unrest, and Mrs. Green and they KC was integrated and the assured her that if I stayed in school they would support me,â€? Trustees agreed that there would be no further ‘payment McAfee said. “I was looking of tuition by the college for at the good in mankind rather any student attending another than focusing on the negative.â€? Discussions for a black college college...effective Sept. 1, 1966.’â€? In 1971, KC faculty integrated in Kilgore were terminated when Odis Turner was hired as in October 1952 when 11 black a counselor. students filed suit in the U.S. “I knew in my heart that District Court in Tyler asking one day I would come back for admission to KC. Judge to Kilgore College and Joe W. Sheely postponed the see how we are today just case until the U.S. Supreme enjoying each other as happy Court acted on similar cases. Moreover, in 1954 Chief Justice humans,â€? McAfee said. “I am 80 years old and I thank God Warren ruled in the Brown v. for the changes I have seen Board of Education of Topeka, throughout the world. People Kan., case that “in the field of accepting people as they are public education the doctrine and learning to love.â€? of ‘separate but equal’ has no

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ollege students across the nation suffer to maintain a high GPA due to circumstances with easy fixes. Deprivation of sleep, high stress and bad eating habits are all day-to-day issues students push to the back burner when trying to come up with ways to boost their grades. Guess what? These three habits are main pieces to the puzzle.

6OHHS On average, students should be getting nine hours of sleep a night to properly function throughout the next day. Sadly, the average college student gets only six to seven hours of sleep a night. Studies show that college students are the most sleepdeprived people in the country, with only 11 percent getting the proper amount of sleep. The University of Michigan has released studies showing that pulling all-nighters during exams can be a faulty plan. Without getting any sleep before the big test, the brain is unable to function properly. Most of the time, the information being crammed will be lost when the test is passed out, making the allnighter a failure and the days of grogginess that follow pointless. Avoid late night eating, social networking, studying or TV time 30-60 minutes before bed. Chances are the brain becomes relaxed and one easily drifts to sleep by properly “winding down” instead of engaging in heavy activity.

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social withdrawal, anxiety or simple lack of motivation. Being too stressed with an overfilled calendar can be one of the major issues for a block in success. Eliminating stress can start with to-do lists, power naps and better nutrition.

1XWULWLRQ Eating healthy can sometimes be a challenge for students. Most of the time nutritionally filled diets are inconvenient and more expensive, but they can be the key. Not having the proper nutrition can weigh a human’s body down, physically and mentally. Taking in large doses of saturated fats and sugars makes students more prone to being tired, but by eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking water, energy levels can rise, giving the boost needed to stay awake and to focus in class. Evaluating our college lifestyle is just the beginning. We should take advantage of the free access to Parks Fitness Center. Nutrition instructors are happy to help and are located in the same building. Changing eating habits and exercising can be key factors in a rise in grades. Getting a good night’s rest, eating more nutritious food and relaxing in spare time are all simple ways to attain success. Putting these three puzzle pieces together will show a picture of a better, healthier life.

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“Because of the lack of sleep I feel my body dragging when I go through my schedule and my sanity is tested to its limits.”

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e know her as “The Voice” but until recently I never realized the impact that voice – and the woman who possessed it – has had on my life. I’m speaking about none other than the icon, the legend Whitney Elizabeth Houston. As a child I would listen to her incomparable, melodic voice and try to mimic her notes and runs. I only dreamed that one day I could be the superstar she has always been. I idolized this charismatic being, so on Saturday, JESSICA BLAKE Feb. 11, when Staff Writer the news of her passing reached my ears, I felt as if I had lost an aunt. I cried real tears because my heart was hurting. Many may find this absurd, but that’s just the kind of impact she had on me and many others. When Whitney was a child a wire hanger got stuck in her throat. The hanger was successfully removed but according to doctors she was never supposed to be able to sing. However, God had other plans and blessed her with one of the most powerful voices this world had the pleasure of hearing. She sang her way into our hearts and gave so much of herself as many celebrities do. Her beautiful spirit had to endure so much turmoil and unfortunately she found undesirable ways of coping with all the stress of the entertainment industry and being in the public eye. Anyone who has ever heard of Whitney has probably learned of her struggles with drug abuse. That demon is all many have ever focused on, never recognizing her talent. As I watched her funeral on TV, I felt as if I were right there with the many family members and friends who came to celebrate her life. Kevin Costner, her bodyguard co-star, spoke about the fear Houston had within herself to be perfect. That same fear has crippled me in pursuing my dream of becoming a professional singer – the fear of whether I’ll be pretty enough, skinny enough, likable enough. Just the fear of losing myself in it all has been enough to halt my lifelong dream. As much as this one lady touched my life while she was living, I believe she is impacting me even more now in her death. Regardless of the fear, I’m determined to live out and pursue all of my dreams because life is just too short to live in fear. From watching her I know to guard myself from the harsh cruelties of the world and to stick with God no matter what. As Tyler Perry stated at Whitney Houston’s funeral: “There was a grace that carried her, and there was nothing she went through that was able to separate her from the love of God.” She always expressed her love for God and even though she had demons that she fought, I believe she is now resting with our heavenly father and singing the highest praises with the angels. Fly high, Whitney! We will always love you! Jessica Blake is a freshman mass communications major from Longview.

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ecurity is hanging in the balance concerning access to personal information on the social networking site Facebook. Since its creation in 2004, Facebook has been collecting mass amounts of data and compiling the information that its more than 800 million users freely share about themselves and their desires, according to a recent article published in The New York Times. On Feb. 1 Facebook filed for an initial public stock offering (IPO) which is the first sale of private company stock to the public. Facebook’s IPO valued the company at $80 billion to $100 billion. Facebook’s value will be determined by whether it can leverage user data to attract advertisers, and how the company can handle privacy concerns, according to the NY Times. Facebook’s offering will be used to attract potential advertisers who in turn will gain access to freely offered user information. Facebook offers advertisers a range of information so they can find precisely the audience they covet. For example, if a college student “Likes” a movie trailer on Facebook, ads for this movie or similar ones may appear on his or her Facebook page. While if a user updates his status to “single,” ads for dating websites may flood their page. Similarly, every press of a “Like” button on Facebook signals a consumer’s preferences and shapes the ads that are shown. The Facebook Connect service allows users to log into other third party websites using their Facebook username and password- and it can report back about their activity on those sites, amassing even more data for Facebook’s trove, according to the NY Times. But according to Facebook’s data use policy, the company says it does not share any of the user’s information with advertisers unless given permission. When advertisers create an ad for Facebook they are given the opportunity to choose their audience by demographics, “Likes,” keywords and any other information Facebook receives. Though Facebook does not tell the advertiser who clicked on their ad, it provides advertisers with reports on how their ads performed, including how many users saw or clicked on their ad. Facebook can also receive data whenever users interact with Facebook, including when they look at another person’s profile, send someone a message, search for a friend or a page, click on an ad or purchase Facebook credits. Data is also sent to Facebook from the computer, mobile phone or other device used to access the website, including the IP address, location, the type of browser used or pages visited. An example would be that Facebook uses a GPS location to let users know if any of their friends are nearby. With new privacy features Facebook users can now set a custom privacy setting, specify whether they want their information open to the public or available only to friends. Users whose information is on the public setting will be subject to anyone, including people off Facebook and people who conduct a search on that user using a public search engine to gain access.

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Best Picture nominees

Oscar statuette photo by Albert Watson. All images courtesy the AMPAS

Other nominees ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Q Demián Bichir- A Better Life Q George Clooney- The Descendants Q Jean Dujardin- The Artist Q Gary Oldman- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Q Brad Pitt- Moneyball

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE:

Q Kenneth Branagh- My Week with Marilyn Q Jonah Hill- Moneyball Q Nick Nolte- Warrior Q Christopher Plummer- Beginners Q Max von Sydow- Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Q Glenn Close- Albert Nobbs Q Viola Davis- The Help Q Rooney Mara- The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Q Meryl Streep- The Iron Lady Q Michelle Williams- My Week with Marilyn

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE:

Q Bérénice Bejo- The Artist Q Jessica Chastain- The Help Q Melissa McCarthy- Bridesmaids Q Janet McTeer- Albert Nobbs Q Octavia Spencer- The Help

DIRECTING:

Q Michel Hazanavicius- The Artist Q Alexander Payne- The Descendents Q Martin Scorsese- Hugo Q Woody Allen- Midnight in Paris Q Terrence Malick- The Tree of Life

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE):

Q John Williams- The Adventures of Tintin Q Ludovic Bource- The Artist Q Howard Shore- Hugo Q Alberto Iglesias- Tinker Tailor Solider Spy Q John Williams- War Horse

CINEMATOGRAPHY:

Q Guillaume Schiffman- The Artist Q Robert Richardson- Hugo Q Emmanuel Lubezki- The Tree of Life Q Janusz Kaminski- War Horse Q Jeff Cronenweth- The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: Q A Cat in Paris Q Chico & Rita Q Kung Fu Panda 2 Q Puss in Boots Q Rango

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