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NASA’s Opportunity Goes Dark

Adam Lecznar Copy Editor On February 13, 2019, NASA officially announced the end of the Opportunity mission to Mars. The mission, and its eponymous rover, began its journey in 2004, and consisted of the exploration of surface craters. The rover completed its tasks well, and on the way followed a path would have allowed it to traverse the length of Washington, D.C. twice.

The Opportunity rover shocked all of NASA with its longevity. The Opportunity mission was planned to only last 90 days. The little rover surpassed that timeline by 14 years and 381 days. Opportunity finally ended its mission when a Martian global sandstorm cut its contact from NASA, and caused its solar-powered batteries to drain.

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Senior's Final Sign Off

Public Service Announcement: Personal Hygiene Anonymous For most students, this is the very first time away from the watchful eyes of their parents. This means that they no longer have someone constantly telling them what to do and making sure that they are keeping up with their schedules and routines.

It is all too common for college students to neglect routines and necessities when they are away from their parents. One of the necessities they neglect is personal hygiene. They forget to clean themselves without the constant reminder from another person.

It is important for a person to keep up the personal hygiene routines because if they don’t they are risking their own health. Their teeth could go bad if they don’t brush and they can get sick easier if they don’t shower regularly.

When asked for a statement, a senior Thompson Hall Staffer said, “Hygiene Matters! Personal Hygiene is an important component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, not only for yourself but for your community. Students living on campus are often in close proximity to other students, making personal hygiene a must. Personal hygiene does not just mean showering daily, brushing your teeth, wearing deodorant and clean clothing; it also includes keeping your personal space clean (vacuuming, throwing out the trash, washing laundry, etc.). Practicing personal hygiene can help prevent illness and other unpleasant living experiences in the hall; these simple habits can make a positive difference in keeping the hall community healthy.”

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An Awkwardly Late Detroit Auto Show Review Jered Baker Auto Section Editor Note: I was appointed Auto Section Editor of the Technician as of the last edition, to which I was promptly told that I covered the Detroit Auto Show, which is fine; however, this is now how long after the actual show took place? *gives minutes for the reader to look at calendar* Exactly.

Now you understand. But this is my job, so sit down and enjoy this extremely late piece about Jered’s take on the Detroit International Auto Show!

It started on a Saturday: a very cold, very snowy Saturday, when myself and fellow Kettering students, Christina Wark and Jacquelynn Gillie, having planned this a week in advance, were committed to going to the auto show. This was even though it had been snowing for about 24 hours, no road maintenance had been done at all, and it was generally just a frozen trek that no one should honestly submit themselves to if they don’t need to. But we figured, we’re already dying just being here, so what else do we have to lose? We thought that the highway would be in better condition, but by golly were we wrong.

Once we got to Detroit and parked inside of Wayne State University’s parking garage, we shuffled our way through the blustery cold weather, in shoes that were not appropriate for the snow. Neither were mine and Jackie coats. I believe Christina was the only one that actually had a hood/hat. It was an oversight that I just didn’t think about. This oversight was also miserable while we waited for the Continued on Page 2

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How Can Does One Request Monies KSG? Jerico Markel Assistant Editor As a few of you may know, likely due to emails about improperly filled out Funds Requests, I am a member of the KSG Finance Council. To be specific I am an Assets Manager for clubs A-F and work directly under the Treasurer, Hunter Gooch. Given that I am about to leave this University I have decided to impart upon all of you the most secret of secrets: how to properly file a Funds Request. This is partly done out of irritation (I mean how hard is it to fill in the blanks properly?) but also due to an acknowledgement that many clubs have little or no transition system in place for their new officers and KSG Finance provides no formal training each term on how to file a Funds Request. Continue reading to discover how to get Kettering to pay you monies!

Direct Deposit Form In order to get monies from Kettering you must fill out a Direct Deposit form and submit it to Kyle Kupsche in the Student Life Office. You can find the form by logging into My Kettering, typing Direct Deposit into the search bar, and striking the enter key. The third result down will be Accounts Payable.

Click on it, scroll down, and then click on a link called Electronic Payment Authorization form. This will give you a PDF of the Direct Deposit form. In order to complete this form you will need to know your bank name/location, your routing #, your account #, and attach a copy of a voided check. Once Continued on Page 7

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of $500,000 or more, according to the Detroit News.

However, this doesn’t mean that auto show curators are standing idle. This was the last year of the Detroit Continued from front page Auto Show as we currently know it. As of next year, Q-Line street car. Overall, getting to the show was the show will take place during the summer in June, an experience in itself. But hey, when the trash train transforming the show into an automotive festival, like the Goodwin Festival of Speed or Pebble Beach. shows up, we show up.

It will still have a large presence within the Cobo Center, but it will use the surrounding cityscape of Detroit as extra space to showcase the city, vehicles, and its culture.

Even with the reduced class size present, the show was still a lively affair, crowded with auto enthusiasts who came en-masse to see what the industry has

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and bold rear ends that held a level of poise and elegance that can be obtained with the size of the vehicle.

EDITOR’S FAVORITE: Lincoln Lincoln’s revival over the past decade is something that its parent company Ford should be proud of.

Their vehicles for me, personally, embody American luxury and opulence much more so than anything Cadillac was able to bring to the table this time around. This excludes the CT6-V, but even that vehicle is more attuned to a thrill-seeking type. With a refreshed and redesigned current lineup, Lincoln

This was somewhere outside of Detroit. Christina took the photo. It was a good time. The hour drive took two and a half. It was great, but being part of the Subaru Mafia, I must now state that my AWD system is superior and that I had no issue driving in these conditions.

So, grandiose overview: the show was a decent size, but it was noticeably smaller than years past as several well-known brands pulled out of the show this year including Audi, Mercedes, and BMW. Audi stated that the brand as a whole “has had a long and successful history at NAIAS, debuting countless models that Audi customers enjoy today.

For 2019, we have decided that we will not participate in NAIAS. We will continue to evaluate Auto Shows on a case-by-case basis relative to the timing of our product introductions and the value the show brings from a media and consumer perspective.”

This is in line with a recent industry trend of abandonment towards auto shows. Auto companies are choosing to debut their vehicles in their own private events, or whenever it is convenient for them. This is understandable as holding real estate at the auto show is presumably expensive, and if there’s nothing for the brand to necessarily show off, then what's the point? A press conference at the Detroit show or any other large public auto event can cost upwards Call us!

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Artist rendering of planned future NAIAS exhibitions.

Images courtesy of Detroit Free Press coming to market. Music boomed from the different automakers stands, lights cascading down on all the different vehicle sheet metal, jumbo-sized screens displaying videos of cars burning rubber down a coastal California highway… how inventive… and petite, beautiful, finely manicured models strutting next to their assigned vehicles, telling of the opulence that the vehicle on their stand or rotating pedestal offered. For me, I was prepared to be slightly underwhelmed by the show as the industry trend is favoring SUV’s and crossover styled vehicles, some of which don’t make sense to me (I’m looking at you, Nissan Kicks, with your front wheel drive and lack of an AWD option. Yes, you are so sporty with your flat bottomed steering wheel and exotic exterior paint and contrast interior stitching; however, your CVT transmission and 122 hp at 6,300 RPM are uninspiring and leave me wanting for so very much more. You were meant for the South American market, much like the Ford EcoSport, and are the epitome of an OEM obviously saving costs by slinging a vehicle not meant for the US, or already in existence somewhere else, giving it a slight facelift, and calling it “all-new” so that they can jump on the bandwagon). But, I’m happy to say that I was satisfied with what I was able to see. Even with many of the new vehicles coming forth being SUV’s, they weren’t just boxes on wheels. Many of these SUV’s were stylistically beautiful in their own regard with carefully crafted body lines, expressive front fascias Staff writers Katie Gillies Elise Atkinson Hunter Gooch Associate writers Rachael Gotterson

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has come into the modern era ready to battle with its European counterparts. Starting with the decadent and luxurious 2019 Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition in a posh powder blue, to the handsome, striking, and my 2019 Best Of Show pick, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator.

While the front of the car may have varying opinions on its styling, I happen to like the not quite handsome, but tastefully ugly front, endearing and regal. The side profile is easy on the eyes with the Aviator nameplate printed on a body vent, underlined in chrome, with another chrome style line at the bottom of the doors running the mid-length of the body. It gives the vehicle a tasteful amount of chrome that doesn't come off as abhorrent and gaudy. The large 20” contrasted chrome and black Continued on Page 5

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Preston’s Perspective Preston Buszka Editor-in-Chief The End is Near!

We have almost made it to the end of another term.

It’s my second, and many people’s last. It has been an eventful term, with an unprecedented three days of school being canceled and others having delayed or modified schedules. It has had its ups and down.

Nevertheless, finish strong comrades! As finals are soon upon us, remember to take a moment for yourself. Relax, or go on a walk. Do something besides study; get your blood pumping. Some may say that they don’t have the time or it’s not important. Well it is important (as it is your literal health), and you can make time. It has been my perspective (roll credits) over this term (myself included, at times) that a large portion of the student body has the mentality that “I’m busy,” or, “I don’t have the time.” While on the surface it may seem true, but deep down there must be a culture shift to where people will make time for the important things in life. Some parts of a schedule cannot be changed (like classes); however, one can still set aside time for themselves, their friends, their hobbies, etc. You can do it; I believe in you. It may seem hard or daunting at times, but even a few minutes for just yourself can change a lot.

Musical Scheduling So much fun, right? Well, planning ahead of time does well for stress and anxiety. Another thing to remember is the times you can first register. With a solid plan and a really good alarm, one can successfully schedule at 7:30 in the morning. Don’t forget your PIN, if you have or need one. It is no fun to forget, believe me. Now, remember, you and (most) everyone in your grade level are also scheduling at 7:30 in the morning, just like you. Classes may (and most likely will) fill fast. Don’t get upset if your first choice is no longer available; see if there is another option or even a waitlist for that class. Also, in a more broader piece of advice: registration does not close until essentially the next academic term. One can still fiddle and change their schedule until, essentially, the very last minute. Is it practical? Not necessarily. Does it work? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. There may be a slot open, or perhaps not. It never hurts, however, to check and see if there is one.

Contact the Academic Success Center (3-322 AB) at 810-7629775 or academicsuccess@kettering.edu for more details or further assistance.

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A Perspective option; however, it is up to the end user to determine where they will live. Some things to look out for when searching for lodging include, but are not limited to: the cost of living, proximity to campus, proximity to grocers/shopping/gas dispersal locations, safety, quality of living, roommates/homemates, appliances, utility inclusion, included security apparatus, etc. Some possible options are, but not limited to, Thompson Hall (On-Campus), Campus Village (Campus-“Across the Street”), Greek Life housing, or Private Housing (Off-Campus). It may be stressful to find this information, but whatever you do: do not, I repeat, do not wait until the last minute to find where you will live. Most if not all places of residence have deadlines to submit applications, rent, deposits, etc. Do not miss them: start planning now (or maybe immediately after finals, whatever works best for you, but do not wait until the last minute). Like I have said before: you can do it, I believe in you.

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Work with Your Professors Things happen in life. It is just part of life. How one recovers or moves forward from that, is up to them. Most professors are reasonable and caring people, and understand the fact that things happen in life. Work with them. You are not obligated to do so in any way, but if you are struggling or need assistance with a specific topic, homework, test, etc., reach out to them. See them in their Office Hours.

If you can’t, email them and explain what your situation is and that you’d like to meet with them. Many professors are willing to help and accommodate you (within reason) so that you can be successful. They don’t want you to fail or do bad. All one has to do is take the first step to reach out. In the event that they do not share this philosophy of education and assistance, feel free to speak with their supervisor or For more information, please visit https://my.kettering. department head about your concerns. Don’t forget, edu/page/you-begin-your-campus-housing-search, https:// too, that students have Course Evaluations. They are my.kettering.edu/page/campus-housing, and https:// a key and crucial part of the development processes my.kettering.edu/page/resources-renters, or contact the Student of the institution as a whole and the professors in Life Office (CC 3rd Floor). general. Please fill them out, and not just click the boxes. Describe what your professor did well and what they can improve on (as it turns out, they are The Next Co-op Term Going through a rough patch at work? Work a lit- actually read and reviewed, so be honest and don’t tle boring? Perhaps, you need a new place of work, just rant or slam a professor; report honest and rebecause of various reasons? Well, try and work spectful feedback that it can be used to improve and through it (see what I did there?). In all seriousness, move forwards). not every second of your job will be fun or exciting.

Don’t get me wrong, you can (and hopefully will) For other specific questions or concerns (depending on what it have those awesome moments. However, there may is), reach out to your professor, their supervisor or department be times that you may not have anything to do. If head, or the Office of The Provost at 810-762-7949 or provost@ you aren’t enjoying your work or it’s “boring” or kettering.edu. even if you don’t have anything to do, perhaps ask your manager if there are more or different things Don’t Go Overboard you can do to broaden your horizon. If you are facOne’s time is very important. What is done with ing some conflict with your boss or co-worker, speak that time is up to the user of said time. Now, allocatwith them (in a calm and respectful manner, of ing time to things is a good idea so that one does not course). Try and address the issue in a professional forget nor neglect that responsibility or obligation. manner with them, and if not, speak to your Human However, one must remember what is most imporResources representative. If that doesn't necessartant to them, as sometimes things happen in life. ily work, speak to the Co-op Program lead at your Remember to be there for those that need you, escompany and your Co-op Manager here at Ketterpecially in extraneous circumstances. Do the things ing. Explain the situation and they should hopefully that are actually important in the grand scheme of be able to resolve your issue. You have the right to a things. School is important, but if something tragic happy and healthy workplace. In the case you don’t happens in your life or that of a loved one, try and have a place of work, especially speak with your Cobe there for them. Don’t take on more than you can op Manager about obtaining a new position someactually handle in your life. If you don’t have time where else, as soon as possible. They can assist you for school or even yourself, maybe one might need in finding and getting placed in a new Co-op. Don’t to reduce the other things in their life that takes up leave a Co-op because it's boring, or you don’t like a large portion of their time. Like I mentioned in, it. Try and stick with it, for as long as you are com“Work with Your Professors,” most people are unfortable doing so. If you are not comfortable at that derstanding of how life operates: things happen. work, then maybe you should not work there. If you Tell those that need to know that something has need a Co-op, look at some of the following indicahappened, and I’m sure they will understand. If they tors for what Co-op is best for you, including but don’t understand, then is that the kind of organizanot limited to, applicability to degree program, lotion that you should be in? Ask yourself that. Thank cation proximity to where you live, possible housing you for your time. stipend (if your permanent lodging is too far away and you may require a new one), travel time to and from work, facility services, opportunities to grow or rotate through the company, etc.

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Best Places to Study on Campus Elise Atkinson Staff Writer It’s the best time of year again: finals! I’m sure all of you are rushing to lock in the content covered these last ten weeks. Unfortunately, Kettering offers a wide variety of places to study, with some being better than others. For your convenience we here at The Technician have put together a list ranking the best places to study around campus. Enjoy!

Your Own Dorm You start your homework. Your bed looks warm.

You read the first question. You are getting tired. You realize you have no idea how to do the first question.

You check your phone. It’s been thirty seconds since you’ve started. You take a forty five minute break.

You continue your homework from the bed. You find yourself reading the same sentence over and over. You find yourself reading the same sentence over and over. You find yourself reading the same sentence over and over. Your alarm goes off. It’s the next morning. Nothing has been done.

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Your Best Friend’s Dorm Room While They Blast Hatsune Miku Either a very productive study session or you spend all your time reading B-grade fanfiction.

Schrödinger’s study area. Either way it’s a fun time and the tunes are hot.

0/10 10/10 Third Floor Study Lounge One time I took a nap here and woke up even more tired. why/10

The Roof Library Wonderful views, fresh air, and seclusion; the perA classic study space with everything you might fect study area! Or so I would imagine. No one will need for a productive study experience. You can’t go let me up there. wrong with this one!

2/10 9/10 The Abbey A comfy room located in the Campus Center. It is filled with large comfy chairs and comfy pillows. A nice comfy place to take a nap in between study sessions. Bonus points for being comfy. May be too comfy for serious study.

6/10 An Empty ClassroomA solid choice! A dangerous roulette! Anyone could come in!

A class could start at any time!

Interacting with other humans is D-Space-Zero The largest and least populated D-Space on cam- hard, but asking to share a D-space is harder!

7/10 pus. Located in the Campus Center, it boasts an impressive amount of horizontal and vertical surfaces to sit or write on.

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Elevator Perfect, 100%, the ideal space. If you know the right people (hint: wh33lz) you can get onto the elevators that go to the eighth floor. It’s actually bigger on the inside. Could be a longer ride.

11/10 THE DIMENSION BEHIND THE VEIL For the small price of your soul and an Ivysaur Pokémon card from 2004, DAUGHTER OF THE FIFTH HOUSE, DENIZEN OF THE UNKNOWABLE, GAOLB’MUIL THE OLD ONE

D-Space-One and D-Space-Two Nice study spaces for groups. However, they are nearly always full. To acquire one of these spaces marks you as one of the chosen. Lavish in the jealous stares of your peers from your glass castle.

6/10 D-Space-Three It’s fine.

7/10 D-Space-Five Does it exist?!?!?!?! I don’t know?!?!?!?? ?!/10

Einstein’s will bestow upon you the ability to do calculus and While studying you can enjoy hot coffee and ba- understand why you are always so tired. gels! A win-win scenario! Unfortunately, to get to 3.14159/10 this area you have to go outside which takes almost 2 minutes to fully load and lags every 26 seconds.

Wow! Kettering has so many study areas! I hope 7/10 this helpful review can guide you to the perfect Kettering study area. Regardless, in the end your score Canada will depend more if you actually studied and not the The land of one of your friend’s “girlfriend”. This environment. Best of luck! Look out for me talking country definitely has bodies of water and areas about modern physics with beings beyond our huof dry earth. It is unknown if any “girlfriends” live man comprehension in D-Space negative three. there. It is physically impossible and possibly illegal to study there.

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Detroit Auto Show Continued from page 2

hybrid incentive, the vehicle must have an electric range of at least 50 km, which translates to roughly 31 miles. More information about their specifications can be seen in a handy flow chart below.

So with any luck, the Aviator will be a beautiful glimpse into the near future at what the standard for what luxury, fuel efficient SUVs can be. I hope to see other brands follow suit on this and try to give Lincoln a run for their money.

EDITOR’S LOSER: Volkswagen and Ford Okay, so for me, VW and Ford were just… something, and for two totally different reasons. Let’s start with the German Automaker.

I remember when I went to the auto show in 2017, and Volkswagen had a massive presence there, unveiled some products, and had a bunch of refreshed models out on display, all dolled up under lights and colors.

There was the full package there that year. I remember there were so many people

12-spoke rims also add to the athletic appearance of the vehicle. The back sports a four-pipe exhaust system and a very horizontal lined styling approach that just works for me. I’m also a sucker for light bars, and this upcoming beauty has a pretty one.

This vehicle is also going to be had with a plug-in hybrid system which lets me breathe a sigh of relief at the probable not-too-great MPG figure the vehicle will return once it is announced (please prove me wrong, Lincoln). As reported on by Forbes, this vehicle will be sold globally, with China and the United States being its main focus. China has developed stringent vehicle emissions standards making selling large gas-guzzling vehicles within the country difficult. To qualify for any type of electric car or plug-in

crowded around the I.D. Buzz concept car that I had to wait, and wait, and wait to actually get a halfway decent picture of the thing.

This year, there was no fanfare. It looked more like an overcrowded vehicle showroom at any dealership around the country where you could have just walked in for free, and probably had somewhere to sit down with hot cup of coffee in your hand while you waited for someone to come talk to you. They had two small VW logo signs and then one large one spelling out Tiguan, their “Not so compact, compact SUV.” Besides that catchphrase making me die slowly on the inside, why was the Tiguan getting a sign when, congrats, it was refreshed with a facelift like the rest of the lineup, but it wasn’t new? The Arteon was and is new, yet, this vehicle was cast aside

in the middle of the cluster that was the VW area with a little info sign next to it like the run-of-themill Passat and Jetta.

This is your new vehicle and the flagship of your sedans. What are you doing? The Arteon is beautiful and should be appreciated, not just thrown to the side because sedans aren’t exactly the key market right now. You spent millions on its development, so give it the credit it deserves. It’s like Harry Potter’s parental guardians making him live under the stairs and giving all their adoration to an unhealthy pleb.

Your one child is hardly literate while the other can literally Avada Kedavra someone to death, like come on!

Now Ford was the opposite of Volkswagen as their plot was one of the largest in square footage, next to General Motors. They had also constructed their whole main entrance sign out of cargo shipping containers, putting vehicles inside of colored cutouts, and the word Ford was lit up in the middle with some shadow background. Overall, it was a very cool set up; however, here’s where my griping starts.

So, here's the thing: Besides the back-from-the-dead Ford Ranger that was literally everywhere, so were the Focus, which is now dead, and the Fiesta, which is now dead, and the Fusion, which is now dead. There was also a racing Ford GT Press Release car that they drag around everywhere because even though it has been a handful of years since they debuted the thing, people still lose their collective minds when they see the same exact vehicle they saw last year. So in Continued on Page 6

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Detroit Auto Show Continued from page 5 short, Ford had rented out so much space for this over-the-top setup that probably cost a pretty penny, just to shove a bunch of new Rangers and cars that they are no longer selling or going to be selling very soon. To me, this makes little to no sense as they could have saved a lot of money by reducing their space. I get it though. They are right next to GM. They needed to Flex (another dead Ford), but try and save some face next time instead of just embarrassing yourself. Maybe unveil one of the electric cars or the Bronco that you’ve been touting for the last year. But what do I know, right?

EDITORS EH: GAC Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. is a Chinese automotive OEM company that does not yet sell its vehicles in the United States. Their main reason for attending the show for the past several years has been to gain interest in the company and build a bit of a following in the US. This makes sense as you can’t expect to just launch a full-blown company without any kind of advertising and such and expect to sell anything. They have a full lineup of basic sedans and SUV's up to luxury trims and vehicles.

Their vehicles look nice; however, the dimensions on the front of their vehicles are a little bit loaded.

Overall the vehicles are generally inoffensive and look okay. I have definitely seen a lot worse come out of the industry as of late, but I have also seen a lot better as well. This is the first reason they are a good candidate for eh. They have a nice, wide variety lineup of SUV's and sedans that I think could do well in the country, although I think they may need to add a bit more flair to their models or price accordingly to actually barge their way into an already crowded and competitive market.

Their stand was clean and so was their setup. Everything was white and black with them, from the colors of the cars on display to the clothing that their spokespersons were wearing: black tie affair tuxes and dresses. But there was some color that came with the best and worst part of their whole setup.

The GAC Entranze, which, while striking, has critics that say the idea was stolen from Chrysler’s electric autonomous van last year. The Entranze is also that, but they are a different company that currently does not directly compete with Chrysler, and Chrysler's vehicle technically doesn’t exist yet either, so… yes but also no.

This vehicle’s interior is interesting with the multiple material choices, one of which is cork. Yes. Cork. Its use inside the vehicle adds an interesting and I don’t believe ever used before material in any production vehicle. The interior is set up as a longue and that adds to the autonomous vehicle longue, since those vehicles are being designed as more of a mobile living room rather than the four or five persons sitting forward looking out of a windshield.

However, this is a concept, so when we would ever see this car on the road, or even a GAC vehicle in the US is unknown and can only be speculated until

the company publicly announces an entrance to the people can no longer use the excuse that it’s too cold market. So, it’s a high and low point for me. We'll all to go outside in order to back out. have to wait and see what happens.

This event also gets people down to Detroit, and from a perspective of someone who’s only lived in FINAL THOUGHTS the state for a couple years, it is a highly underrated city. The architecture is beautiful, the Renaissance Even though the state was frozen and disgusting, Center is iconic to look at and go inside of, and Tithe Detroit Auto Show aimed to please, and that is ger Stadium is fun to go to for a summer game or what it did. It was a fun day spent with friends, all take a postcard-esque photo in front of. I’m excited of us looking at vehicles we admired and despised for the show to move to the summer as I look forbecause we work on them at our co-ops. Regard- ward to strolling around the city with a new festival less of the attendance of companies that made it attitude. It should be good. to the show this year, it was still a successful event with a bunch of vehicle eye candy to lust after.

And as it goes, If you haven’t gone, I’d suggest going, especially since future shows will be in the summer. This way, I’m here for it.

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Winter Snow Day Protest Rebecca Roughton Submission Writer Disclaimer: The following article is an editorial from this terms most recent “snow days.” The views expressed here are those of the author, and not of The Technician. This article is being printed for the benefit of the community.

On 4th week Wednesday and Thursday, January 30th and 31st, Kettering University was closed due to the state of emergency declared by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in response to the extreme cold.

Temperatures hit records lows of near -50 degrees in certain areas of the state. As a result, Kettering University had all non- “critical services” canceled.

However, one group of people that were still brought in despite the danger was Kettering Dining Services. Kettering Dining Services, or KDS for short, provide food options such as those seen in Sunrise Cafe, Einstein Bros. Bagels, The C-Store, and BJ’s Lounge and Grill.

Many students were upset to see Kettering Dining Services brought in to work despite the crisis weather. To them, they felt capable of managing themselves during the terrible weather. Senior Mokel Macdonald said, “I worked food service before, and coming in on a day with bad weather is just straight up not worth it, so I don’t think that they should have had to come in.” Senior Kyle Colby shared, “Making KDS come in is unfair and unnecessary when students could very easily feed themselves given some warning.”

Rebecca Roughton (that’s me, the author of this article) spent Wednesday during all Sunrise Cafe dining hours in front of the eatery. My goal was to spend time discussing the troublesome nature of calling in dining staff during weather that was declared to be too dangerous for other staff members.

Over the course of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I asked students to share their concerns with changes, suggest potential ideas, and sign their support of changes being made. Overall, this petition earned 96 unique signatures, which accounted for the majority of students that went in for meals during the day.

According to talks with various KDS employees, they were very disgruntled with being told that they needed to work during the extreme weather. Many of them rely on forms of transportation that are not safe for the conditions, such as waiting at the bus stop, walking down the block to get to their (icedover) vehicle, or even walking. To them, going to work during the extreme weather was a direct risk to their health. In addition, due to the concern of unpaid days off, they would be forced to go with either a day’s paycheck missing or face the cold.

Several options have been proposed to avoid a situation like this in the future. The day before the snow days, members of KDS suggested preparing food that could be refrigerated that evening, such as cold-cut sandwiches, which could be provided the following day. This would require a minimal amount

of employees to make the trek out, and could even be set out by Campus Safety or Residence Life staff who reside on campus. This idea was declined, unfortunately.

Another suggestion would be Kettering having on-site non-perishables prepared for these sort of events. These could be provided without need for food preparation, and students on-campus that rely on the dining services could pick up some for themselves. Another, similar idea would be to have all students prepared at the beginning of the term or as soon as news of bad weather comes around. Similar to how campus typically runs during long weekend, dining services would not be provided, and instead students would manage themselves.

These suggestions might sound outlandish, but those arguing for them say “not so.” Every winter term since at least Winter 2016 has had at least one snow day. As a result, they argue that it makes sense that Kettering University staff and students should be able to prepare for these days. Given that 8th weekend has traditionally had three days during winter terms and four days during summer terms of no dining services provided and students have been able to manage, it is understandable that students can adequately prepare during the winter season as well. Especially given the fact that students were alerted the day before, prior to even the on-campus convenience store being closed, there was plenty of time for students to stock-up before the campus shutdown.

Of course, the concern of the university is its responsibility to its students. President McMahan spoke with me during my demonstration to share that fact. The university has a duty to provide for the student population.

However, given the support of so many students with on campus meal plans, it is likely that the student population would be happy to see changes made such that more staff of Kettering University may remain safe during dangerous weather.

Time will tell if changes will be implemented, but this protest demonstrates that the Kettering University's student population is interested in getting involved with how operations are run and voicing their support to movements.

sample document is a little outdated and I’ll be sure to cover what these outdated bits are. Actually that's the next paragraph. Read on!

The first important thing to note is that Kettering no longer uses the Petty Cash version of this document and submitting one is going to cause you to get an email from me telling you not to use the Petty Cash version of the form again or I will deny your request. What’s different about this document you ask? Well for one the Bookstore option is gone.

Cause we don’t have a physical bookstore anymore.

Shout out to anyone who has been in the Kettering Bookstore and is still a student! Yes, I know, I am old. Moving along...

You can find the new version of the document by logging into My Kettering, typing Funds Request into the search bar, and striking the enter key. The top result will be Accounts Payable. Click the link and you will be greeted by another link called Funds or Material Requests. This is the one you want.

Click the link, download the PDF and open it. You can now edit the PDF. Okay More Important Things Origination Date: This is autofilled Date Needed: This is the date by which you need the funds. Please note that writing ASAP does not speed up the process. Finance Council meets every Tuesday to process requests, which are then spat out of the Kettering system every Friday.

Qty: This is self explanatory. If you buy 5 of an item, put a 5 here.

Description and Estimated Cost: Don’t give me an estimated cost. Give me the cost. Break it down by item if possible. If you have multiple receipts it should also be broken down by receipt. Total cost should be on a seperate line below these. Just look at the sample included.

Index and Acct. Code: Okay on this line you need your club's account number so Kettering knows which account to pull the monies from. Submitting a request with the incorrect number will also get you an email from me. Oh yes, there is also a code for designating which term the request was made in.

This is that -78200 that goes after your club account number. And remember, -78200 for A-section, Continued on Page 12

Request Monies KSG Continued from front page you have filled out this form you can either email a PDF or submit a physical copy to Kyle. Congrats!

Kettering can now deposit monies into your bank account.

Funds Request This is the nitty gritty, the deep dark secret that no one should ever reveal: how to fill out a Funds Request form. You will note that there is an image provided for this article that also acts as a near complete guide. That document was made by Kyle and can be found next to the student computers just inside of the Student Life Office. A big thanks to Kyle for making that document! It’s how I survived suddenly being dropped into the role of The Technician’s Editor-in-Chief/Treasurer. Anyways, the

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Through the Lens

March 10, 2019

Top: Resident Assistants and excited residents at Thompson Hall celebrate the Reopening of the Lobby after a long renovation in a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 18th.

Middle: Visiting high school students gather after a group photo from Discover Kettering.

Top and Middle Photos Courtesy of Preston Buszka Bottom Two: A reception was held on February 26th for The Universe Series by artist Aisha Chanezi. Her art is now showing in the Humanities Art Center (AB 4th Floor) through March 15. During the reception the artist was welcomed and those in attendance could learn more about her exhibit, which showcases how perfectly art and science can join forces. Esteemed Faculty and President McMahan were in attendance.

For more information on The Universe Series, the Humanities Art Center, or their hours of operation, contact them at 810- 762-7976.

Photos Courtesy of Kettering University, https://www.facebook.com/ KetteringUniversity/

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Top Two: One of the latest events at Thompson Hall, brought to you by your local Resident Assistants, was, “Condoms, Consent, and Catering,” an educational experience where hall residents could learn interesting facts and test their knowledge of condoms and consent. The catering, on the other hand, was eaten (there were dino nugs, you missed the dino nugs…).

Photos Courtesy of Preston Buszka

Middle and Bottom: Kettering University’s annual Week 0 Competition in the FIRST® Robotics Community Center here at Kettering kicked off the competition season for this year's game, Destination: Deep Space. Many teams throughout the day competed in unofficial scrimmage matches to see how their robots would work on a full game field.

For more game-specific information, visit https://www.firstinspires.org/ robotics/frc/game-and-season.

For more information on the Robotics Center (AB 1st Floor), contact them at 810-762-9828 Photos Courtesy of Preston Buszka

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Meme Hunt

Objective Completed Preston Buszka Editor-in-Chief What a great contest we had! The competition was fierce, the memes dank, but in the end, one contestant emerged victorious! Congratulations to Devin Molyn for an outstanding bunch of Memes.

With this win, he is taking home a brand new $50 Amazon Gift Card! Our special judges committee in The Technician took great care in deciding who had the best memes of them all, with his being especially original as well as relatable. We would like to thank all that participated. We have printed the winner below, along with other great entries we’ve received. See you all next time!

Top and Right: Meme Submissions from Harman Ladd

Left and Bottom: Meme Submissions from Devin Moyln Congratulations!

Winning Meme pictured with Ribbon

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Meme Hunt

Top, Middle Left, and Middle Right: Meme Submissions from Luis Rosado

Bottom Two: More from the Meme Submission from Harman Ladd

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Around Campus

Request Monies KSG Continued from page 7 -78300 for B-section. Putting the wrong code will also get you an email from me.

Contact Person: This is who Student Life contacts when your request gets denied. You’ll want your name and cell number here. If your request gets denied and you ignore Kyle’s emails, you are sad and you get no monies.

That’s actually it. You don’t have to fill anything else out. That box in the center that says ‘Approved By”? That’s for the Asset Manager. Don’t touch that.

Don’t sign it. And for the love of all that is holy do not check the box that says “Funds Available”. This is not your box, it is mine and I want you to stay out of it.

Alright now that you have filled the form out you need to print it. That’s pretty simple so I won’t bother explaining it. Just know that as of the writing of this article clubs can still use the Student Life printer for free. You should now have two copies of the Funds Request in hand. You want to turn in the one that does not say “Copy.” Place it in the appropriate folder next to the computers just inside of the Student Life Office. Please make sure it is the correct folder. If your not sure please ask someone on KSG Finance or Kyle in Student Life. Placing your request in the wrong folder could cause delays in your reimbursements.

That’s it folks. My slightly salty guide is done.

For any further questions regarding Funds Request please visit KSG Finance on Tuesdays during the lunch hour. We are happy to help but you have to ask.

Opportunity Goes Dark Continued from front page Opportunity originally launched on July 7, 2003.

It landed on Mars on January 25, 2004 at a sight called Eagle Crater. There it began capturing images of the Martian landscape. Its journey took it to Endurance Crater in 2005, followed by Victoria Crater in 2007 and 2008. Opportunity eventually make its way to the rim of the much larger Endurance Crater, in the vicinity of which it lost power.

Along the way Opportunity explored the site of its heat shield, where it discovered an intact meteorite on the Martian surface. Shortly after, Opportunity became partially stuck in a sand dune, but with the help of NASA scientists, was able to slowly get past that area.

With the declaration of the end of Opportunity’s mission, the general public gave a tremendous outcry for the rover that refused to give up. Social media was flooded by those who were touched by the story of Opportunity, especially the last signal sent out by the rover in the midst of the dust storm,

conveying its low power level. This message has been poetically translated into the saying, “My battery is low; it’s getting dark,” though the transmission itself was mostly data.

Following the passage of the dust storm, NASA attempted to regain communication with Opportunity. It took roughly six months and over 1,000 failed attempts at connection before the organization declared the mission completed.

In the wake of the conclusion of the Opportunity mission, we can take a moment to once again appreciate how grand the universe is, and how by small advances we come to know more. Even the smallest things, like a diligent robot rolling on red sand, can inspire us to continue the search for knowledge, and to push further, and remember the things and people whose tasks have been completed, so that we can go on.

The Technician Staff: Hunter Gooch

Hunter Gooch Staff Writer Terms of Service: 3 Bio My name is Hunter Gooch, and this is my first time ever writing for The Technician. My official role on staff is a “Staff Writer,” but there is a great chance this could be my last article ever written for the paper, as I graduate in two weeks, so… take that as you will! Despite this being my first time writing, you may have seen my actions second-hand in all things related to The Technician and all Kettering Student Clubs. For the past three years, I have dedicated a lot of my time to the Kettering Student Government’s Finance Council in a variety of roles, transitioning from Club Asset Manager, to Assistant Treasurer, and then eventually being elected as the Treasurer of KSG last Winter. However, being very involved on campus, I of course get to know a lot of people, and a few of those people include Adam Lecznar, Jerico Markel, Preston Buszka, and the rest of The Technician staff. Learning about the inner workings of The Technician became a “hobby” of mine, and though I never took the chance to write an article, I have been a member of The Technician for a few terms now.

Final Remarks Though I’ve spent many years here at Kettering,

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my time is coming to an end. While I wish I could have spent more time writing for The Technician as the transparent liaison between KSG and the students, I cannot stop my inevitable departure from this university--you know, without failing my courses. So while it is nice to introduce myself to campus and explain a little bit about myself, toodles.

New Course Available: CILE-400 Devin Molyn Submission Writer Ever since the beginning of this Junior term, without fail, I have been reminded of CILE-400 via Blackboard. Either twice or three times a day my phone would buzz with this notification. There was only one way to make this spam go away. All I had to do was open Blackboard, go to my updates page, and click dismiss. But why? Why did I have to dismiss this specific item on a constant, daily basis? I received this more often than spoofed spam calls, which are also just as much a nuisance. However, it is not only me who was plagued by this inconvenience. After asking my friends, they were all more than eager to voice their distaste. None of them were able to explain how these appear so often, but they would very much enjoy it if they were to stop.

In order to properly address the issue, I went straight to IT (after being told that ranting and doing nothing about it is against The Technician’s submission policy). I spoke with IT about the issue and the ticket was immediately sent to the Blackboard department. I heard nothing back for about 12 days and then returned to ask about the progress, all while recording 25 instances of the notification. As it turns out, I had received instructions on how to resolve the issue that very same day of making the ticket. Although I was bothered that no email had made it to my inbox, the forwarded instructions had arrived just in time.

Attention, if you or a loved one has received 2-3 notifications regarding CILE-400, you may be entitled to financial compensation here is a solution manual: Once in Blackboard, navigate to the global navigation menu in the upper right corner (the arrow to the right of your name) in Blackboard.

Open the menu and choose the clock (updates) icon.

On the right side of the updates window, there is a gray settings gear icon. Select it and at the bottom of the list you should see "View Notification Settings" - select it.

Under "Edit Individual Course Settings," click the CILE 400 course.

Uncheck the box for "Course/Organization Available" and SUBMIT. As it turns out, manually hiding the notifications is possible, but requires about five clicks from the Blackboard home page.

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Creative & in the community

A Story on Truffles Katie Gillies Staff Writer It had been five years, and time had moved on since placing one of my best friends in the ground.

Truffles had been there when I needed him most.

Occasionally, my thoughts drift back to him even to this very day. As you have probably guessed by now, I’m referring to my big brown Saint Bernard. Imagine waking up Christmas morning to the ultimate gift; a friend who would protect you through the night. He was always by my side with a loyalty that had been bread through generations in a specialty bred.

Spring was Truffle’s favorite time of the year. Life was all around him. He would watch the birds return from my bedroom window. He had this amazing love for water and spent many hot summer days running in the sprinkler with me. Together, we shared water from the hose, and played hide and seek. He even loved rides in the wagon as I pushed him down the hill.

Looking back, it’s apparent that maybe I had been a little rough on Truffles as a child. There are many what-if moments that I thinks about that might have changed the outcome of his life. Would he still be here today, I ask myself ?

My heart shattered the day we buried him. I feel the emptiness and mourned the loss. There were times where I thought about digging him up. Would his fur still be matted and wet? Eventually reality set in and I realized that my parents were right.

He couldn’t be saved at this point. For years I have searched high and low for him on Amazon, eBay, and perhaps Costco where he was originally purchased. Yet, I have never found another giant stuffed Saint Bernard like him.

Never take for granted the positive things in your life. Big or small they impact us and make us who we are. Throughout the years many stuffed animals have come and gone. Some from claw machines, the fair, and some even came from the mall. As soft as they were and shiny of their fur, they never found a place in my heart like Truffles.

Mott Park Recreation Area Open House

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By Katie Gillies Numbers and words spin around in my head Professors stretch my knowledge like a thread Stairs rise like mountains below my feet A long tunnel is traveled to avoid the street I focus straight on a path followed closely by my dream There’s a job that I work for a quarter in between The sharp minds in this place flow smooth like a stream There’s a destiny for all just waiting to be seen With each passing quiz, studying turns into a chore You wish that you had time to study more An educational nightmare is coming true Creativity is designed by me and you Together, a family of the highest IQ

nomic Development Corporation will double all donations, totaling $100,000! This Preston Buszka launch is slated to be a great addition to the RecreEditor-in-Chief ation Area, supplementing the adjacent Mott Park There was an Open House for the Mott Park Rec- with its Tennis Courts and Playground. They have reation Area on February 19th in the Sunset Cafe. already raised over $28,000. As a fun fact, students The latest updates to the Recreation Area we show- of Kettering University can use the Recreation Area cased, such as the Disk Golf Course and Butterfly at no cost. Even more, students often perform comSanctuary. Local residents, as well as students, had munity service there on Service Saturdays during the opportunity to marvel at the Paddler’s Landing Week 0.

Project. With the support of the community, the Soon to come in Summer 2019: A popup plaza Paddler’s Landing will be a safe place to launch kayaks and otherwise enter the Flint River. It is currently near Atwood Stadium! It’s gonna be full of food and a community funded project, with a goal of $50,000 fun! Moreover, more corridor improvements comraised by the community by March 21st, 2019. If the ing soon!

Corridor Alliance meets its goal, the Michigan Eco-

Some information in this article is courtesy of Jack Stock, Kettering University External Relations.

For more information or to donate to The Paddler’s Project, visit https://www.patronicity.com/ project/paddlers_landing_at_ mott_park#!/.

Disclaimer: The Technician was not sponsored to produce this article, nor does The Technician endorse the aforementioned fundraiser or organizations. This article is being published for the benefit of the community.

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Thank You For Your Service Kettering Has Marked Me

Jerico Markel Assistant Editor Hello, it is me again. Given that this is my last chance to address everyone as a member of The Technician I thought I’d take the chance to touch upon some things that I have noticed about myself after spending five years at Kettering. This is a personal piece mind you so if I ramble too much you can go read Adam’s “Letter from the Editor.” His is much more focused and all that jazz.

College marks us in peculiar ways. I have found that my time spent at Kettering has altered my way of speaking, mannerisms, hobbies, and even the way in which I view the world at large. How much of this is due to the classes I’ve taken I cannot for sure say but I am certain that a large reason for these changes is the influence of the people around me. Some examples, such as my rising GPA or small but tangible love for cars, are obvious. Others, like the sharp set of stainless steel knives in my kitchen or the words I utter in response to something are far more subtle.

Even I myself am not aware of all of the changes that have taken place. Several weeks past my Mother tried to put a jar of honey on a sloped display stand.

The jar slid down the display. I, due to some combination of my background as an ME and general engineering mindset, immediately realized that this was due to the low coefficient of friction between the glass and the wooden stand. My mind lep to the most immediate and effective solution: place a sheet of paper under the jar. The corrugated paper would increase the friction coefficient and stop the jar from sliding. I proposed this solution to my Mother, who in turn looked at me and said something along the lines of “What?” for I had spoken using what amounts to jargon. My chosen words were not ones my Mother recognized. This was not the first time I had garnered such a response from someone. Occasionally some of my friends from my high school days will give a similar reaction. Make no mistake, college, or more specifically Kettering, marks us for life. Hopefully the mark Kettering leaves on you is a good one. Mine? I’m happy to have it but I’ll probably lay off the pizza for the next decade.

Finding Your Own Path: My Final Sign-Off Adam Lecznar Copy Editor Retrospect is a strange thing to have in one’s grasp.

It takes what was once murky and unclear and gives it a polished look. Rarely, we find, do the plans we’d set work out as they were intended. And yet as often we find ourselves where we had hoped to be. So it is, that in my last weeks as a Kettering student, I’ve re-

flected on my time here and found that I am where I, years ago, said I’d want to be. In reaching this point, I’ve followed many paths, and learned the importance of finding your way, with the help of others.

I set foot on campus on July 10, 2014 as a Freshman I student, ready to devote myself to learning and to make Kettering my home for the next half-decade.

I immediately found The Technician, continuing a passion for writing that I’d fostered early on in life.

I did not intend, however, to join a social fraternity.

I’ve heard this claim made by many members of such organizations. Therefore, I joined Beta Theta Pi and, to top it off, applied to be a Resident Assistant.

What drove me was simply a want to be involved, and to acquire experiences worth remembering.

In each role I took, I tried to leave my mark. As a member of Beta Theta Pi, into which I was initiated on March 14, 2015, I have been able to serve as the University Affairs Chairman, IFC Representative, and VP of Communications. As a member of The Technician, I held the title of Copy Editor, Layout Editor, and Editor-In-Chief. As a Resident Assistant in Thompson Hall, I took charge of the units of upperclassmen and 24 hours of quiet. The significance of all of these positions is not that I filled them, but the things I did and the opportunities I found through them, such as camping near Muskegon on the shores of Lake Michigan with cherished friends or sitting next to a peer who needed someone beside them in a time of need.

As time progressed at Kettering, I found that I was increasingly knowledgeable of the goings on of the campus. It came with reporting on them, but also simply being around those who initiated activities and movement at Kettering made it easier. They were the part that gave me the most fulfillment as a student. I’ve been able to, through Beta, travel to places like Salt Lake City and Norfolk, but it is the people I’ve worked with I remember most.

It is the people you encounter on your path that will have the most impact on you. They are the people who will challenge your ideas, wonder you with their own, and assist you in not only finding, but creating the path you walk. I’ve had the great pleasure of interacting with no small number of these people, ranging from students to faculty to administrators and any role in between. One such person solidified in my mind a principle I hold dear: to give back to those who’ve helped and guided you, and to leave a strong foundation for those that follow. Others have helped me discover an interest in ergonomics and safety.

I now sit at a point where I can reflect on my progress at Kettering, but I continue looking forward. I have not yet completed my path, and many options are open for my next move. All of the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met to this point will let me make decisions with ever increasing clarity and assurity, but before I do that I have to ensure that those who remain after me will be well prepared.

This past year I have devoted efforts to ensuring that the people who fill my spot can do so confidently. I have tried to hand the reins over to younger members of my Beta chapter while also making myself available to them for guidance. So it has been with the Residence Life staff and with the members of The Technician. I, after all, was elected the Editor-InChief of The Technician at the same time that all of

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the older members graduated. I know how difficult it is to be handed a position, and the responsibilities that come with it, while having no one experienced there to guide you. Many may want to hold onto an organization they cherish until the very end, but it is often easier and more beneficial to willingly pass it on and allow those following to mold it themselves, with a bit of guidance.

The final note I have on my time at Kettering once again pertains to personal relations with other individuals. I’ve often been shocked to interact with someone briefly, only for something they said or did to have a profound impact on my day. Often their action was inconsequential: a smile, a high five, inquiring about your most recent test. Small considerations have the biggest impact. Because of this we should always be aware of them.

This realization of the significance of insignificant acts took time to develop, and is not easy to understand in regards to how you relate to others. We’ll often never know just how much impact we have on another person’s life. Many a time I have listened to a speaker, taken something from them and incorporated it into myself, and known full well that that person neither knows nor probably cares to know anything about me. They, after all, have their own life to live, people are inherently egocentric. But we can at least appreciate that everyone is like that, and understand that our actions may either brighten or darken their day by no small amount. And with that knowledge, we may find ourselves acting better to one another.

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Left Comic Courtesy xkcd.com Middle Comic By Elise Atkinson

Picross Nathan Schleh Layout Editor

Crossword Solution

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Editing The Newspaper, Visualized The steady progression of editing the Newspaper, demonstrated by Editor-in-Chief Preston Buszka, with assistance from Assistant Editor Jerico Markel.

Photos Courtesy of Katie Gillies