Thursday, February 22, 2024
3 ways to recharge, push through to spring break It’s that point of the semester. Classes are rolling, the second or third wave of exams are hitting and those six-week grades are around the corner. The middle of the weeks are dragging or flying, there’s no in between. Spring break is three weeks away. Whether the semester is brutally slow or moving faster than you can keep up with, here are three ways to recharge and power through the next few weeks. Catch some vitamin D With all of the warmer weather that is hanging around Stillwater this week, it’s a great opportunity to get outside. The winter blues and wind that were a reality for the past few months are taking their exit. A blistering Stillwater summer is surely on the way, but that’s a future problem. Now, it’s February, and 70-degree days are here. Soak it in. Get those steps in Don’t underestimate the power of a hot girl walk. It can be on your way to class or a break after your day is done. Put your headphones in, turn on your favorite
Delainey Cops Spring break is three weeks away, but taking time to be outside and get organized can get you to the halfway mark.
podcast, album or call your mom (she the exercise. would love to hear from you). Get into your organization era Take in whatever time you have to It’s simple. Checklists are your spend. You can be productive and make best friend. lists of the things you need to do. Or Make one before the start of each you can turn your brain off and enjoy day and each week. Write everything
down, from the assignments that are due to the chores or errands you need to get out of the way. It’s an old method, but it’s still around for a reason. news.ed@ocolly.com
A decade of impact Celebrating 10 years of student success at the Eastin Center Courtesy of OSU News
Payton Little Audience members asked state Senator George Young about everything from religion’s role in Oklahoma’s legislature to how to get young voters involved.
Senator Young talks religion, politics, racism with students Kennedy Thomason News & Lifestyle Editor
the animals. That’s the type of racial messaging Young has faced since he was a child. “I saw some things and heard some things,” Young said. “That went over my head through my years, but I did When Tarzan flashed across the screen, state Sena- not let it land. And it took me that long. Can you imagine tor George Young felt conhow that felt? Being 30 years flicted as a child. old, 35 years old, and someThe deeper message it thing landing on you after that conveyed was this: a white long?” child could grow up alone, On Tuesday, Young raise himself and learn to talk was the featured speaker with animals. But the Africans living there were barely of the “Religion, Race and Oklahoma Politics” talk OSU civilized and weren’t smart enough to communicate with Religious Studies Program and The Center for Africana
Studies sponsored. Young, a democrat, represents the 48th district in Oklahoma City, which is the most densely populated Black community in the state. Young is one of eight democrats which make up the 48 member Senate. He is also the only active pastor in the Senate. He discussed a variety of topics posed through questions from the audience. Conversation spanned from religion’s influence in Oklahoma’s legislature, how Young has addressed race as a politician and how to get young citizens involved. See Senator on 5
A decade ago, an audacious vision took root inside the Spears School of Business. A new center came online with a goal of not only preparing students for job interviews, but also equipping them with the tools and mindset for lifelong success in the ever-evolving realm of the professional world. The Eastin Center for Career Readiness has spent the last 10 years mentoring thousands of students in one-on-one coaching appointments, resume reviews, career fairs and other career-focused events. The Eastin Center also stands as a testament to the philanthropic spirit and the belief in shaping the future of students, fostering growth, continuous learning and professional evolution. “The Eastin Center for Career Readiness is a haven where aspirations are nurtured into achievements, where dreams take tangible form and where uncertainty gives way to resolute confidence,” Eastin Center Director Robin Darmon said. “This ambitious experiment has blossomed into a revered institution within Spears Business and across the Oklahoma State University campus.” From 2020-23 alone,
the Eastin Center’s impact on Spears students has been felt far and wide: Reviewing the résumés of 5,265 students. Hosting more than 3,647 one-on-one coaching appointments. Conducting 2,040 mock interviews with students. Watching as 4,934 business students attended an OSU career fair. Nearly 1,800 students completed one-on-one appointments in fall 2022 and spring 2023. Over 91% reported feeling more confident in their career path following the session. “The Eastin Center has impacted my career trajectory in almost every aspect,” said Maxwell Rauner, a senior majoring in management information systems. “The career coaches supplied me with all the tools I needed to get my foot in the door and secure that first interview as well as the confidence and insight needed to interview well and land the second interview. “Overall, once I let myself take full advantage of the tools the Eastin Center offers, I was able to get an amazing internship which led me to accept a phenomenal full-time job when I graduate this May. If you truly put yourself out there and take advantage of the Eastin Center’s amazing coaches and programs, you will instantly be worth more to employers.” See Impact on 6