The Technician Issue 1 Winter 2012 by The Technician

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In Flint, Campus Safety Remains Issue

By Rebeccah MacKinnon Online Editor

By now, every student returning for Winter term has noticed the increased security on campus. Most notably, all buildings on campus (excluding the Campus Center) are locked, requiring students to use their ID cards to gain access. “We had the technology, and the president decided that it was time to use it to its fullest extent,” said Mr. Jim Benford, Chief of Campus Security regarding the change. This recent focus on campus security was partially spurred by various criminal incidents at the end of Fall term. These include an armed break-in to an off-campus house where a female student was home alone and an armed robbery on the landing strip. While many students were frightened, it is important to note that no students were injured in these incidents. Continued on the next page

What’s Inside

Photo courtesy of Flickr user _Madolan_

New Policies

Ksg makes changes to club rules

Hoff to Lead ME Department

Auto Show

The Detroit Auto Show is back with a bang

Budget

Where does all that money go?

Administrative Shake-ups By Matthew White Assistant Editor

From the Kettering University Web site Dr. Craig Hoff has been named head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Kettering University’s largest academic department, beginning January 9. He replaces Dr. Joel Berry, who is on a one-year sabbatical. Hoff began his tenure at Kettering in March 1999 and has spent a total of 25 years in engineering education, both in teaching and administrative roles. “I am very pleased to have this opportunity to lead the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kettering University,” said Hoff. “ It is an exciting time to be an engineer as new technologies are rapidly being developed to meet the needs of society, in areas such as automotive engineering, biomedical engineering and alternative energy systems. I look forward to working with the faculty to keep the program relevant to the needs of students, industry, and society and to continue the program's long history of excellence,” he added.

The start of any new administration almost invariably marks the beginning of change. Not long after A-section began work term, Dr. Robert McMahan, President of the University, issued a letter that described some changes affecting students. The most pertinent of these changes was the shuffling of Betsy Homsher, the Dean of Students and Associate Provost for Student Affairs, into a new role, the “Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students.” While the Provost formerly handled student life as part of his responsibilities, Dr. McMahan wished to make student life a direct responsibility of the President. In addition, the Office of Multicultural Student Initiatives and the Office of Public Safety now report to Ms. Homsher. The letter to students, however, did not include every change Dr. McMahan had overseen. The Technician has confirmed only two changes. Ms. Susan Bolt, Vice President for Administration and Finance and Treasurer of the Kettering University Board of Trustees, resigned from her office. Mr. Jack Stock, a staff member in the University Advancement office, was promoted to Interim Vice President for University Advancement.

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Meme of the Month & Occupy Kettering

Throw Down the Gauntlet Innovation Quest From the Kettering University Web site Beginning at 12:25–1:15 pm, Thursday, January 19, in the Great Court, you're invited to embark on the second series of Innovation Quest Challenges. The challenges range from building towers of spaghetti to foil boats and beyond. Every week (see calendar) you have the chance to win fame, glory, and $100 cash. You can get a sneak-peak at last term's challenges that puzzled 40-60 participants every week. Be in the Great Court by 12:30 to register, and then use your brains and brawn to solve the challenge. You have 30 minutes to construct a solution. Be ready for the competition – to beat your opponents you must be clever and innovative. Every team must have at least two students - but if your winning team has recruited a staff or faculty member who plays a part in combining creativity, theory & practice there's a bonus.

Continued on page 3 Photo courtesy of Kettering Communications

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News Ksg Attends Conference

By John Oliver Technician Staff

Kettering’s representatives discussed many of their successes and invited feedback on their shortcomings. The representatives were able to net This fall, select members of Kettering’s stuwork with student all over the country. The members dent government attended the American Student of Kettering’s student government are excited to use Government Association Conference. The president what they learned to and two of the senators help the campus comheaded to Washington, munity and make the dc to meet with hunKettering experience dreds of other student better for everyone. government represen Kettering’s Student tatives from around the Government is holdworld, some coming ing its first meeting this from as far as Cairo, for the three-day conference Thursday. The representatives plan to implement where ideas were shared and collected. Kettering some of the strategies and events that have been put also sent representatives to the one-day conference in place at other schools. Meetings are open to the in Chicago where similar strategies for a more effecpublic, so anyone can attend. tive student government were discussed.

New Ksg Policies for Clubs By Elizabeth McLean Standards Chair, Operations Council Last term, a series of updates were set forth for the existing Bylaw Eight of the ksg Constitution. While these are not officially part of the constitution, they are standing orders going into effect for the current term, and all clubs should be aware of these changes to avoid any penalties associated with not following them. While the following is an excerpt of the official text, a copy of the document with the outlined penalties and all other details can be obtained by e-mailing mcle1990@kettering.edu. 1. All forms, including but not limited to signin sheets and club and student organization registration (found in the back of the Kettering Club President Packet) must be turned in by the listed date and in a timely manner. Agendas must also be submitted with each sign-in sheet as well, and the following are suggestions to what can be listed on agendas due to the wide spectrum of organizations represented by ksg: a. Meeting date, time, and location b. List of items discussed c. List of activities executed d. Next meeting date and time e. Upcoming organization events 2. One event should be open to all of campus per term. An event is defined as one activity outside of general club meetings. This may include such

things as an information session, off-campus trip, social event, or other similar activity. If an organization is unsure if a planned activity meets this requirement, the ksg Operations Council Standards Chair should be contacted prior to hosting said activity. 3. A member is defined as a Kettering student or faculty member attending at least 50% of a club’s set meetings. To qualify as a member, said student or faculty member must be signed in on the official sign-in sheet submitted to ksg. Events do not qualify as meetings. 4. ksg clubs and organizations must maintain 8 members. This includes executive board members. 5. All events and meetings must be advertised at least one week in advance. Reoccurring meetings may use a single flyer to advertise the club for the term; however events must have advertising independent of this. Appropriate methods of advertising include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Banners in the Great Court of the Campus Center b. Flyers on all public bulletin boards c. On-line posting within the Kettering calendar d. Chalk, etc. in the Pool (must also have a permanent advertisement such as those listed in a-c to accompany)

The

Technician Robert Hayes

Editor-in-chief

Matthew White

Assistant Editor

Kaitlin Solovey

L ayout Editor

Rebeccah MacKinnon Online Editor

Tyler Van Eck

Copy Editor

Alan Xia

Distribution Editor

Staff writers Devin Aryan Adlai Milbitz John Oliver Marian Swagler Erin Boyse Photographers Matthew Holland Joseph Stevenson

Columnist Dominic Jandrain Advisors Betsy Homsher Christine Levecq

Campus Safety Continued from the front page Kettering is re-emphasizing that safety is a top priority, both on and off campus. The Kettering Alert system is a key part of their program to keep students safe. When there is imminent danger on campus, an alert is issued warning students of the incident via text message and instructing them of what action to take. A Kettering Alert was issued in the previously mentioned armed break-in. Chief Benford stressed the importance of this system, urging the entire Kettering Community to sign up for this service. According to Chief Benford, Ms. Betsy Homsher, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, is working with rental property owners to make offcampus housing safer for students. One of the key areas they are working on is getting landlords to remove the signs indicating Kettering housing. These signs are essentially marking out the houses as target for thieves. Students are also encouraged to pressure their landlords to install dead bolts, window locks, outdoor lighting, and a security system. Campus Safety is also sharing information with the Flint Police Department to more effectively protect students. It is this collaboration that led to the arrest of the criminal who robbed students on the landing strip. The Flint Police can also track stolen electronics around the city if they appear in pawn shops. Because of this, it is suggested that students record the serial numbers on their electronics to make this process easier. “We take this stuff seriously,” said Chief Benford. He urges students to be responsible for their own safety and use common sense when on and off campus. Any questions regarding safety on campus should be addressed to Campus Safety, located on the second floor of the Campus Center.

Kettering Hosts Heart Fest

By Matthew White Assistant Editor

Once again, Kettering University will celebrate the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day by holding "Heart Fest" in the Great Court starting at 11:30am on Friday, February 3. The entire Kettering community is encouraged to wear red that day and enjoy the festivities provided. There will be heart cookies to decorate, as well as photo opportunities in the "Big Red" heart. For more information about National Wear Red Day, go to www.goredforwomen.org.

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Hoff to Lead ME Faculty Senate Approves Calendar Department Below is the 2012-2013 academic calendar. Cut it out and keep it for reference!

Continued from the front page Hoff teaches in the areas of energy systems and automotive engineering. His research focus is on sustainable mobility technologies including alternative automotive powertrains and hybrid electric vehicles. He has particular expertise in modeling and testing hybrid electric vehicles and in developing in-vehicle data acquisition systems. Hoff has provided services to numerous companies and government agencies including: Ricardo, Toyota, ArvinMeritor, Firestone, Ford Motor Company, the u.s. Army tardec, and the u.s. Department of Energy. Hoff is an active member of sae International, asme, and asee. He was recognized with the sae International Forest R. McFarland Award in 2007 for outstanding contributions in planning, development, and the dissemination and interchange of technical information. He was a recipient of the sae International Ralph R. Teetor Award in 2002, recognizing his contributions to automotive engineering education. He is also the faculty advisor for Kettering's Formula sae International Racing Team. Hoff recently completed a term teaching a graduate course on Hybrid Electric Vehicles at Reutlingen University in Germany. This opportunity was supported through a 2011-12 Kettering University Oswald International Faculty Fellowship. While in Germany, he worked to improve relations with each of the four universities that Kettering enjoys partnering with for international educational opportunities.

Global Issues Film Festival From Kettering University's Web site Kettering University, Mott Community College and um-Flint are partnering for an eighth year to host the 10th Annual Global Issues Film Festival. For the second half of the festival, five thought-provoking films will be shown Jan. 24 through 28, on the campus of Kettering University. The Global Issues Film Festival continues its tradition of bringing provocative films to Flint, featuring the work of independent filmmakers from around the globe. All films are offered free of charge. Screenings take place in McKinnon Theater in the Academic Building at Kettering. The second half of this season's schedule includes: The Power of the Powerless (2009), Thursday, January 26, at 7 pm (78 minutes) directed by Cory Taylor. An exploration of Czechoslovakia's legacy of communist rule and the struggle against it, including the story of blacklisted playwright Václav Havel and his fellow dissidents. The film culminates with the student-led movement in Prague, which sparked 1989’s Velvet Revolution. The discussion afterward will be led by Dr. Eugene Hynes, professor of Social Science at Kettering. Fuel (2008), Friday, January 27, at 7 pm (112 minutes) directed by Josh Tickell. A comprehensive and entertaining look at energy in America: a history of where we have been, our present predica-

Academic Calendar 2012-2013 term

week

summer

month

sun mon tues wed thur fri

sat special dates and events

Jun/Jul

July

July 5/5-8

new student convocation / orientation

July

July 9

first day of class

July 9-10

undergraduate late registration and drop/add

undergraduate student mid-term grades due

recess 1

summer

term

2012

Aug 20

Aug 24

last day for course withdrawal

Aug 31-Sept 3

Labor Day Break (no classes)

Aug

Sept

9 10

Sept 18

Follow Friday Schedule*

Sept 19 / 21 - 22

reading day (no classes) / final examinations

faculty develop/assess 1

Oct

Sept 25-30

international student orientation

Sept 27/27-30

new student convocation / orientation

Oct 1

first day of class

Oct 1-2

undergraduate late registration and drop/add

Nov 12

undergraduate student mid-term grades due

Nov 16

last day for course withdrawal

Nov 22-25

Thanksgiving Break (no classes)

fall

term 2012

Nov

8 9

Dec

10 11 faculty develop/assess (Dec 16-22) winter recess (Dec 16-29) 1

Dec 8

Fall commencement

Dec 10-11

Follow Thursday / Friday Schedule*

Dec 12 / 13 - 15

reading day (no classes) / final examinations

Dec 16 - 29

winter recess

Jan

Jan 7

first day of class

Jan

Jan 7 - 8

undergraduate late registration and drop/add

Jan 21

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)

Feb

winter

term

Feb 18

undergraduate student mid-term grades due

2013

Feb 22

last day for course withdrawal

Mar 1

NO CLASSES

Mar 19

Follow Friday Schedule*

Mar 20 / 21 - 23

reading day (no classes) / final examinations

Apr 1

first day of class

Apr 1 - 2

undergraduate late registration and drop/add

Mar

faculty develop/assess 1

Apr

spring

term

May 13

undergraduate student mid-term grades due

2013

May 17

last day for course withdrawal

May 24 - 27

Memorial Day break (no classes)

1 June 8

Spring commencement

May

8 9

June

June 11

Follow Friday Schedule*

June 12 / 13 - 15

reading day (no classes) / final examinations

faculty develop/assess

June

* NOTE: NO TESTS MAY BE GIVEN MONDAY, TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY OF 11TH WEEK

Approved by Faculty Senate on 12/07/11

ment and a solution to our dependence on foreign oil. Rousing and reactionary, fuel is an in-depth, personal journey of oil use and abuse as it examines wide-ranging energy solutions other than oil, the faltering us auto and petroleum industries, and the latest stirrings of the American mindset toward alternative energy. The discussion afterward will be led by Dr. Jonathan Wenzel, assistant professor of Chemical Engineering at Kettering. The Sun Behind the Clouds (2009), Saturday, January 28 at 1 pm (79 minutes) directed by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam. A uniquely Tibetan perspective on the trials and tribulations of the Dalai Lama and his people as they continue their struggle for freedom in the face of determined suppression by China. The film explores the tension between the Dalai Lama’s peaceful solu-

Administrative approval on 12/15/11

tion and the impatience of Tibetans ready to take a more confrontational course. The discussion afterward will be led by Dr. Badrinath Rao, associate professor of Sociology and Asian Studies at Kettering. Addicted To Plastic (2008), Saturday, January 28, at 3 pm (85 minutes) directed by Ian Connacher. For better and for worse, no ecosystem or segment of human activity has escaped the shrink-wrapped grasp of plastic. Addicted to Plastic is a global journey to investigate what we really know about the material of a thousand uses and why there's so darn much of it. On the way we discover a toxic legacy, and the men and women dedicated to cleaning it up.

Photos courtesy of Kettering Communications

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Technology Gaming Extravaganza

Video Games of Q4 2011 By Devin Aryan Technician Staff The fourth quarter of 2011 was a major point of the year for video games. With many huge titles hitting the ground, and nearly all of them hit the ground running, there was a game for everyone, from the rpg enthusiasts to the fps crowds. One of the genres that has recently gained much following, now being arguably the most discussed genre in video gaming on a day to day basis, being a shooter fan made Q4 a little slice of heaven. With Gears of War 3 temporarily satiating the shooter hunger at the end of Q3, mouths were watering for the Q4 announced games. On October 25, Battlefield 3 hit the shelves, selling 5 million copies in the first week, 3 million of which were preorders. The game brings back what one would expect from the Battlefield series, as well as reviving some older mechanics, such as fighter jets and the prone position. The ability to play 64-man battles was also included in the pc version, with maps having a reduced area on the console versions. Battlefield 3 was followed by GoldenEye 007: Reloaded on November 1. As a remake of the Wii version of the game (released in 2010), GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is the remastering of the 1997 game GoldenEye 007 for the N64. The game used the voice and likeness of the most recent Bond actor Daniel Craig instead of then-Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, so the game’s levels and story were altered to fit the “Daniel Craig” Bond more appropriately. With online multiplayer, 14 maps, multiplayer experience points, and the usual option of playing as one of many iconic 007 characters, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is the Bond shooter made to compete with the mainstream games of its genre. Bond was only given eight days in the limelight, though, for on November 8, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 shattered records not only in video gaming, but in all entertainment. Grossing $400 million within the first 24 hours in the us and uk alone, it was the biggest entertainment launch of all time. As for the gameplay, most reviewers gave the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions a score of 80/100 or higher: their only complaint was the lack of anything new. With each consecutive Call of Duty installment selling more and more, the now-traditional annual release of the next iteration will be something to look forward to, if only for the new records. The final major shooter release this past gaming quarter was one for the more sci-fi oriented shooters with the November 15 release of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Released on the 10th anniversary of the original’s release date, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a remake of the original game with an enhanced multiplayer reminiscent of Halo: Reach, as well as an enhanced engine for the campaign mode with the ability to switch between the new and original graphics. Overall, the game was

praised for successfully capturing the original game, as well as supplying a well-made remastered edition. Most reviewers stated that the game is a must-have for fans of the series. The action, adventure, and platform genres are often combined when games are made. As a result, a fair number of games were released in Q4 that would fit under each one. First was the October 4 release of Spider-Man: Edge of Time, a superhero action game taking place within the Spider-Man universe. Combining the commonly known SpiderMan with the 2099 Spider-Man, the game features a cause-and-effect style, in which what you do as present-day Spider-Man affects the world of the 2099 Spider-Man. Don’t like Marvel, or prefer DC comics instead? Then Batman: Arkham City is the superhero game to play. Released October 18, it is the sequel to the 2009 game Batman: Arkham Asylum. According to Metacritic.com, an entertainment review source, Batman: Arkham City is the best overall rated game by all the major video game reviewers in 2011. Bringing all your favorite Batman villains together, Batman: Arkham City is a must for any fans of the Dark Knight. Not a fan of superheroes? No problem, for many other games falling under the action/adventure/ platformer genres were released too! For the PS3 owners, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One was released on October 18, and is the tenth game within the series. All 4 One shifts the focus onto four-player cooperation instead of the traditional single-player experience, with players able to jump in and out online and offline locally. The game has received mixed reviews, with most fans being mildly disappointed in the multiplayer focus. It is definitely a must have for fans of the series. As far as Nintendo’s contributions go, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land was released for the Nintendo Wii on October 24. As the first traditional Kirby platforming game since Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Kirby makes a triumphant return in his original territory, with the game receiving positive reviews overall. The game brings with it the addition of local co-op play, allowing the second through fourth player to jump in and out at any time, taking control of Meta Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee, or another Kirby. With the multiplayer, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land is a game for the entire family to enjoy. Sega also released the highly-anticipated Sonic Generations on November 1. Being the 20th anniversary of the blue blur, Sonic Generations combines elements from modern Sonic entries with those from its 2D heydays. The entire game, split into one level from just about every major Sonic game in history, is split in two, with one version of each level being played in the classic 2D perspective, whose controls are identical to the series’ origins, and the more modern 3D perspective, similar in appearance and controls to the Dreamcast-era Sonic Adventure and its sequel. Receiving mostly positive reviews, Sonic Generations just might serve as the revival game for the world’s fastest hedgehog. The big hit for this set of genres, however, is Un-

charted 3: Drake’s Deception, released on November 1. Obviously the third game in the series, Uncharted 3 has received only positive reviews from the major reviewers; the only major complaint was with the aiming system during gunplay, an issue which was recently patched. Playing similarly to the first two in the series, the game enhances and adds to the previous games. Overall, it is a huge improvement over the previous two, while still being a very good sequel. With Sonic Generations’ successful release, Nintendo had to combat the hedgehog’s main rival, and on November 13, they did. Super Mario 3D Land is the newest installment in the Super Mario series. Though it was made like a 2D classic Mario game, 3D Land makes great use of the 3DS’s capabilities, from visuals to the ability to move Mario along the third dimension. This feature has caused some to call the game a “2D Mario in 3D.” Having received mostly positive reviews, it’s hard to go wrong with this platforming instant classic. For those who like more stealth in their platformers, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations was released on November 15, and is the final game in the series featuring the protagonist of the last two games before it. Revelations is a pure sequel to the previous game, and the online multiplayer mode makes a return with quite a few additions (most of which were demanded by the fans). Receiving positive reviews, fans of the series won’t want to miss this. Taking a turn for the ridiculous, Saints Row: The Third hit shelves November 15. The series used to be a competitor with the Grand Theft Auto series; however, The Third offers a more adult-oriented, ridiculously funny path to contrast with Grand Theft Auto’s more serious atmosphere. The game is an open world within the setting, and has players taking control of the boss of a gang, setting out to take over the town. Receiving positive reviews, Saints Row: The Third is a fun game to get. On November 20, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was released for the Nintendo Wii. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series, Nintendo saved their best game for last, as Skyward Sword skyrocketed into popularity, getting perfect scores from over 30 publishing companies. Integrating the Wii MotionPlus, players utilize their Wii Remote to control Link’s sword movements exactly. New to the series overall is a crafting ability that allows Link to upgrade his equipment with materials dropped by enemies. Nintendo put out all the stops with this one, and succeeded everyone’s expectations. If you’re a fan of the series, or you’ve never even heard of it, Skyward Sword is a must-play for everyone who considers themselves a gamer. The next genres of games for which Q4 saw some good entries are old standbys for the hearts of men and women everywhere: sports and racing. So long as sports are popular, the sports genre will thrive in the gaming industry. On October 4, Nba 2K12 debuted as the next entry in the nba 2kxx series. The game keeps all the modes from previous installments in the series, but also adds the new nba’s “Greatest” mode, allowing players to control the 15 most iconic basketball legends. From Kareem Ab-

January 18, 2012 dul-Jabbar to Jerry West, players can now create nba dream match-ups. To top it off, the developers have released downloadable content to include all the first-round rookies (and some from second-round), so that the lockout this year doesn’t affect the game’s rosters. Forza Motorsport 4 was released on October 11, and took to the Xbox 360’s racing scene by storm. Generating tremendous popularity, the game is partnered with BBC’s Top Gear as well as the American counterpart to the popular show to create the ultimate racing experience. Bringing together so many focal points of the racing industry, Forza 4 is the game all auto-lovers should play. On November 15, Need for Speed: The Run hit stores. It is the 18th title in the series, with developers hoping The Run would revive the series from its recent string of failures. The game is a classic Need for Speed game, with players taking control of extremely faced vehicles and partaking in street races to progress the story. The game received mixed reviews, with some saying it is the revival that the developers were hoping for, while others say it is the final nail in the Need for Speed coffin. Either way, if you’re a racing fan, it’s bound to be fun. To put racing on a less serious level, Mario Kart 7 was released on December 4, and was what everyone expected: another classic in the Mario Kart series. Mario Kart 7 removes the bikes from Mario Kart Wii, but adds the ability for the karts to function underwater with propellers and glide through the air with hang gliders. The series also brings back the coins from Super Mario Kart, which increase the player’s top speed as more are collected. With mostly positive reviews, Mario Kart 7 is a welcome addition to the series. The final genre of video games that saw a fair amount of new games in Q4 is the role-playing game, or rpg. First up for the quarter was Atlus’s Dark Souls, released October 4. As the sequel to the fiendish Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls continues in its predecessor’s tradition of harshly punishing those who take its challenge lightly. As a result of that, many have approached the game as a challenge, considering that the difficulty is the main point of the game, with a minimalized plot, which is unlike most rpgs. The focus on difficulty has also gained Dark Souls a lot of praise, for each time you succeed heavily outweighs each of the many times you fail, with the game offering a heavy sense of accomplishment. On November 1, Snowblind released Lord of the Rings: War in the North, an rpg whose setting is that of the northern happenings in Middle-Earth during the now commonly known adventures of the fellowship of the ring. The game is built around three person cooperative multiplayer, which can only be achieved online. It is possible to play the game alone, however the most enjoyment comes from the multiplayer. The game’s multiplayer received strong positive reviews, however the single player mode suffered some. The game didn’t sell well due to a lack of advertisement and unfortunate timing; everyone who wanted to buy an rpg during the holiday season was choosing to wait for Skyrim instead. If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, or you enjoy rpgs based more around hack-n-slash mechanics, War in the North is heavily recommended. The game which got the most hype for the whole year is the next featured game. It would be a difficult task to find someone who has never heard of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, for it was the topic of all gaming

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discuss i o n from its release on November 11 through the new year. Featuring the vastly open world in which the Elder Scrolls series is known for, Skyrim has players battling dragons to save the world. The game did see many changes from the series though. The leveling system was completely revamped, and combat was made more realistic. Many aspects of the magic system were also adjusted or changed. Skyrim is the first western game to get a perfect score from Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, and got all extremely positive reviews from the major reviewers; hardly anyone has a bad thing to say about the game. Fans of video games in general should play this game, for even if you don’t like it, at least you can say you tried. The final rpg game of the quarter is one in which many, many fans foamed at the mouth for. It is the now ever popular mmorpg Star Wars: The Old Republic, released on December 20th. Made by Bioware, the company who made the first game in the series (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), the game has taken the Old Republic series into the mmo world. With fans of Bioware (also made the Mass Effect and Dragon Age games), fans of Star Wars, and fans of mmos all converging, the game is vastly popular. The game holds the unofficial title of being the most expensive game ever made (not confirmed by Bioware), and has a script more than twice as long as the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (17th longest novel ever written). This is the game for rpg fans everywhere and of all kinds to try. Skyrim screenshot Courtesy of Flickr user Nelson Minar

Skyrim screenshot Courtesy of Flickr user Nivrae

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No list of video games is complete with the total jokes; the games that really didn’t do well whatsoever. The list for Q4 isn’t very long, for it’s only one game and an honorable mention. So the game that failed miserably? The Cursed Crusader, a hack-nslash rpg released on October 25. With extremely repetitive gameplay, and the limitation of multiplayer to only two people, the game suffered from heavy negative criticism. Hack-n-slash fans will love the game, though, but others will not as the repetitiveness kills any enjoyment one may have. The honorable mention, then, is Skyrim, for the simple reason of all the bugs that got overlooked by just about everyone. Yes, the game is ridiculously enjoyable, but glaring bugs should not be present in a finished product, and if they are, there should not be the amount that is within Skyrim. For example, dragons spiraling backwards and up into the sky so you can’t kill them is an issue, especially when the dragon is story oriented, and is necessary for the player to defeat. Also, to make it all worse, the released patches often created more bugs. The infamous example being patch 1.2, which caused saved files to become corrupted, and all at once 120 hours of someone’s life was gone, just like that, with no way of recovering anything, nor were there any attempts by Bethesda to remedy such situations. All in all, Skyrim is an excellent game, but bugs of such nature should not exist. That all being said, Q4 was an excellent quarter for gaming. So many huge releases, it’s hard to imagine a quarter without such excitement, though such a quarter is now welcome, now that everyone’s wallets are dry as a desert. Happy gaming everyone!

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Detroit Auto Show

By Robert Hayes Editor-in-chief

January 18, 2012

Review of the Show

On January 9 and 10, over 5,000 journalists from 55 countries descended on Cobo Hall in downtown Detroit to witness the unveiling of over 40 new vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the star of the international auto show circuit. This year’s show is a clear sign of the industry’s continued resurgence, and sees the return of both Nissan and Porsche to the Detroit show.

Best in Show This year, two vehicles stood apart from the crowd of production launches, each signifying a major leap forward in their respective segments. Dodge’s new 2013 Dart compact sedan promises the first competitive C-Segment vehicle from Chrysler since the Neon debuted in 1995. The replacement for the lackluster Caliber, the new Dart promises to turn the compact segment on its head, with a fantastic mix of technology, bold styling, and attractive pricing. Likewise, the long-awaited launch of the first vehicle designed completely under CEO Alan Mulally’s One Ford policy, the 2013 Fusion debuted to universal acclaim at the auto show, and even collected an award for design excellence on the show’s second day. Tie: 2013 Dodge Dart

The 2013 Dodge Dart; Photo courtesy of Chrysler Born in the infancy of the Fiat-Chrysler marriage and based heavily on the acclaimed Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback, the new Dart shows a promising taste of the future of the new Chrysler. Chrysler engineers stretched the Giulietta in almost every direction to develop the Dart’s new Compact us Wide Platform, investing $1 billion over eighteen months to produce the new sedan. For Chrysler, a company that has struggled for decades to become relevant in the compact market, the Dart looks like a longneeded home run. Starting at just $15,995 when it goes on sale later

this year, the new Dart promises to deliver the most fun handling of any vehicle Chrysler has ever made in this size. Powered by three new Fiat-inspired engines, the Dart brings an unusual amount of choice to the subcompact class. Powering the base Dart is a thoroughly-reworked version of Chrysler’s lackluster World Gas Engine family. Measuring up at 2.0L in displacement, the new, naturally-aspirated engine, dubbed “Tigershark” by Chrysler, puts out a healthy 160 horsepower and 145 lb·ft of torque. A Fiat-derived 1.4L turbocharged engine with Fiat’s praised MultiAir variable valve timing system will make its North American debut in the Dart, producing an extremely healthy 160 horsepower and 184 lb·ft of torque. An additional 2.4L turbocharged Tigershark four-cylinder will debut later in 2012 in performance models of the Dart. All engines will be produced by Chrysler in Dundee, Michigan. Putting that power to the ground comes from a family of three new transmissions, including the Dart’s standard six-speed manual. A six-speed automatic with standard Autostick manual shift mode is available on all Dart models. Most interesting, however, is the Dart’s new Dual Dry Clutch (ddct) six-speed automatic transmission. Promising fuel economy and sporty shifts similar to a manual transmission, the new ddct is an existing Fiat design already in use in Europe. A nine-speed automatic transmission from supplier zf is rumored to be in the pipeline. Inside, the Dart promises a level of technology pre-

viously unheard of in the compact car class, and rivaled only by the new Ford Focus in the mainstream market. Among the unique tech features that should catapult the Dart to the top of the class include a seven-inch tft heavily customizable digital gauge cluster, as well as a 8.4 inch lcd touchscreen in the center console, equipped with Chrysler’s UConnect Touch infotainment system. Additionally, the Dart will offer an available 506-watt sound system, a unique “racetrack” ambient lighting system, as well as dual-zone climate control with a unique humidity sensing system that will automatically direct air to the window defrost when high humidity is detected. The Dart will also be hugely customizable inside

and out, with 12 exterior paint colors and 16 interior color combinations. When the 2013 Dodge Dart launches later this year, it will no doubt become one of the best players in the highly contested compact car class. It will be assembled by Chrysler in Belvidere, Illinois. Tie: 2013 Ford Fusion

The 2013 Ford Fusion; Photo courtesy of Ford When the 2006 Ford Fusion launched to near universal praise, it became apparent that Ford was no longer willing to relive the years of heavy discounting required to keep the ancient Taurus at the top of the sales charts. In 2009, the Fusion received a heavy refresh for the 2010 model year that included a new styling, a new interior, and a classleading hybrid version. This refresh struck a chord with buyers; sending Fusion sales skyrocketing, up by double digit percentages since 2009, even surpassing the Honda Accord last year. It is no surprise then that Ford is placing a heavy emphasis on this, the new 2013 Fusion as its ticket to further midsize dominance. Based heavily on the European Ford Mondeo, Ford is so confident that the new Fusion will kick off another rush of sales that, for the first time, two plants will be tooled to produce the new sedan for North America. In addition to sales here at home, the new Fusion will be sold around the world virtually unchanged, albeit wearing Mondeo badging. This is a critical wager for the new Ford, and comes at a time where auto makers including Honda and Volkswagen are separating their midsize offerings in the United States from those sold abroad. Whether this bet pays off remains to be seen, although Ford is confident that the striking lines of the new Fusion will win the hearts of buyers wherever they happen to live. From the outside, the 2013 Fusion is a striking departure from the conservative styling that has come to typify midsize cars in the United States. Designed to be aerodynamic yet aggressive, the new body belies the Fusion’s value pricing, giving the Fusion a much more upmarket look. The new body is compliant with both us and international crash and pedestrian safety regulations, and will look the same around the globe.

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versions, including a wagon, coupe, and a performance-oriented ats-v are rumored to follow later. Launching later this year, the 2013 Cadillac ats will be produced in Lansing, Michigan. 2013 Buick Encore Based on the subcompact Chevrolet Sonic, this newest crossover from Buick promises to pack a modern, high technology luxury experience into the smallest crossover in its class. The pint sized Encore packs gm’s familiar 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged four cylinder from the recently launched Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic. With options including dualzone automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, heated steering wheel, and Buick’s IntelliLink voiceactivated infotainment system, the Encore promises The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid; Photo courtesy of Ford If corrective action is not taken, Fusion will give the a luxury experience for a fuel-conscious market. The 2013 Buick Encore will arrive in showrooms steering wheel a subtle nudge to return the vehicle Underneath the heavily creased hood, Fusion in- to the correct lane position. Combined with adap- late in 2012. It will be produced by gm Daewoo in corporates some of the most innovative powertrains tive cruise control, active park assist, and a blind Bupyeong, South Korea. ever seen in a mainstream sedan. Gone are any signs spot information system with cross traffic alert, Fuof the segment’s typical six-cylinder engine, replaced sion should help keep drivers safe. with three traditional four-cylinder engines and two hybrid powertrains. The outgoing Fusion’s standard 2.5L Duratec four soldiers on relatively unchanged, paired to Ford’s conventional 6F35 six-speed automatic transmission, although this engine will likely be relegated to very base trims, as the new Fusion sports two new EcoBoost four cylinder engines that will outperform the 2.5 with higher performance and greater fuel efficiency. The star of the EcoBoost lineup is a new 1.6L turbocharged and direct injected four cylinder that will be the fuel economy star of the Fusion’s conventional lineup. Equipped with Ford’s first automatic stopstart system for North America, the 1.6L EcoBoost will produce approximately 179 horsepower and 172 lb·ft of torque. A V6 replacement is available in the form of the 2.0L EcoBoost I4, a turbocharged and direct injected powerhouse capable of an estimated 237 horsepower and 250 lb·ft of torque, providing the same low-end torque of a V6, but without the fuel economy penalty. The 2013 Cadillac ats; Photo courtesy of gm Editor's Note: For more information on the North While an estimated best-in-class 26 city/ 37 highArriving on dealer lots this fall, the 2013 Ford Fu- American International Auto Show, the cars pictured way mpg with the 1.6L EcoBoost, the real game sion should revolutionize the midsize segment with and reviewed here, and other displays, visit the show's changer in the Fusion lineup comes from the new dramatic styling, EcoBoost four-cylinder perforweb site at www.naias.com. The show runs through Fusion Hybrid and the all-new Fusion Energi, a plug- mance, and unrivaled fuel economy. The 2013 FuJanuary 22. in hybrid variant. Sporting the third generation of sion will be produced in Hermosillo, Mexico and Ford hybrid technology, the new hybrids ditch the Flat Rock, Michigan. old 2.5L engine for a 2.0L Atkinson cycle mill paired to an all-new Ford-designed continuously variable Honorable Mention transmission. Additionally, Fusion Hybrids shed their bulky nickel-metal hydride batteries as well, 2013 Cadillac ats opting for lighter, more powerful lithium-ion packs. The new hybrid system is capable of speeds of up to Cadillac’s long-rumored 3-Series fighter was 62 miles per hour on electricity alone, up from 47 shown to the world at the College for Creative Studmiles per hour in the previous Fusion Hybrid. Comies in Detroit, a day in advance of the auto show’s ing in at an estimated 47 city/ 44 highway mpg, the opening. The first vehicle on General Motors’ long 2013 Fusion Hybrid promises best-in-class hybrid awaited Alpha platform, the ats is a faithful Amerifuel efficiency, and the plug-in 2013 Fusion Energi can interpretation of its German rival. Sized to withversion promises a staggering 100 mpge (miles per in an inch of the bmw 328i, the ats boasts a near gallon gasoline equivalent), or 7 mpge more than 50/50 weight distribution and performance suspenthe bespoke Chevrolet Volt. sion options. Powertrains for the new ats include a Inside, the new Fusion packs the latest version of refined version of gm’s familiar 3.6L direct injected Sync and MyFord Touch, as well as exclusive safety V6 producing 318 horsepower, an all new 2.5L turfeatures including a lane-keeping system designed bocharged four cylinder boasting 270 horsepower, to prevent drivers from straying into neighboring and a wholly un-Cadillac 2.5L naturally-aspirated lanes. If the Fusion detects the driver is drowsy or four cylinder producing a meager 200 horsepower driving erratically, Fusion will alert the driver by vito motivate this 3,300 pound luxury sedan. Other brating the steering wheel to simulate a rumble strip.

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The 2013 Dodge Dart's dashboard Courtesy of Chrysler

The 2013 Dodge Dart sedan Courtesy of Chrysler

The 2013 Dodge Dart interior Courtesy of Chrysler

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The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in Courtesy of Ford

The 2013 Ford Fusion Courtesy of Ford

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid interior Courtesy of Ford

The 2013 Buick Encore Courtesy of gm

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KSG Budget Winter 2012 Budget Approved 9/9/2011

KSG Administration Account Number 990500

Account General

Description

Scheduled Date

Copier Expense Gasoline Reimbursement Sign Room Supplies

$300.00 $300.00 $100.00 $300.00 $1,000.00

$300.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600.00

$200.00 $40.00 $15.00 $255.00

$480.00 $500.00 $200.00 $120.00 $1,000.00 $1,014.00 $121.00 $3,435.00

$400.00 $425.00 $150.00 $120.00 $1,000.00 $1,014.00 $121.00 $3,230.00

$0.00

$300.00 $300.00

$0.00

TOTAL:

$200.00 $300.00 $450.00 $950.00

$0.00

TOTAL:

$6,890.00

$6,285.00

$0.00

Operations Council 12

Food Spontaneous Events Food for philanthropy/athletic meetings Activities Council Meetings

Finance Council 8

Food Budgeting Meeting Food Supplies

TOTAL: 990530 Food Count

Student Senate 16

Food Retreat- Base Camp Campus Safety Info Session KSG Member of the Term Committee Budgets Leadership Development Badges

TOTAL: 990540

$0.00

"Battle" Amount

Line-Item Change

Total Funds

$0.00

$750.00 $50.00 $150.00 $950.00

$0.00

$300.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600.00

$0.00

$200.00 $40.00 $15.00 $255.00

$0.00

Funds Spent

Total in Account

$0.00

$750.00 $50.00 $150.00 $950.00

$0.00

$300.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600.00

$0.00

$200.00 $40.00 $15.00 $255.00

$0.00

$400.00 $425.00 $150.00 $120.00 $1,000.00 $1,014.00 $121.00 $3,230.00

$0.00

$400.00 $425.00 $150.00 $120.00 $1,000.00 $1,014.00 $121.00 $3,230.00

$0.00

$300.00 $300.00

$0.00

$300.00 $300.00

$0.00

$200.00 $300.00 $450.00 $950.00

$0.00

$500.00

$0.00

$6,285.00

$0.00

$5,835.00

$0.00

Flowers and Gifts Operating Expenses TOTAL:

990860 Food Count

"Battle" Request

$750.00 $50.00 $150.00 $950.00

TOTAL: 990520 Food Count

Granted Amount

$750.00 $50.00 $150.00 $950.00

TOTAL: 990510 Food Count

Requested Amount

Academic Council 8

Food Student Forum Faculty Appreciation Lunch

$200.00 $300.00

KSG Activities Council Account Number 990190

Account Administration

Description

Food Count

Food TOTAL:

Food Count

Aerosciences Club 18

Food Flight Experience Smithsonian/DC trip Model Rocket Launch Event Wind Tunnel Projects Longway Planetarium Speaker/Presentation ASME Engineer's Week Collaborative

TOTAL:

Food Count

990880 Food Count

Airsoft Club 15

Airsoft Zombie Event 4 weekend Events

Allies 18

Food Coffee and Conversations TOTAL:

990770 Food Count

Anime Club 52

Food Anime Fest Japanese Food Night Presentations Cosplay Ball Setsubun Festival TOTAL:

990270 Food Count

Aquaneers 25

Food Open Water Classroom Session Advanced Classroom Session Dive Trip Tank Refills TOTAL:

990340 Food Count

Black Unity Congress (BUC) 25

Food Team Building Event

TOTAL: 990660 Food Count

Bulldog Mud Boggers 40

TOTAL:

Food Off Road Trips Monster Jam

Scheduled Date

Requested Amount

Granted Amount

$400.00 $400.00

$390.00 $420.00 $150.00 $250.00 $420.00 $50.00 $200.00 $100.00 $1,980.00

$360.00 $0.00 $150.00 $200.00 $420.00 $50.00 $0.00 $100.00 $1,280.00

$359.00 $636.00 $995.00

$600.00 $650.00 $1,250.00

$360.00 $600.00 $960.00

$1,040.00 $385.00 $200.00 $0.00 $165.00 $115.00 $1,905.00

$600.00 $2,200.00 $1,020.00 $2,604.00 $1,200.00 $7,624.00

$350.00 $1,540.00 $765.00 $654.00 $800.00 $4,109.00

$650.00 $500.00 $1,150.00

$250.00 $250.00 $500.00

$850.00 $1,600.00 $500.00 $2,950.00

$800.00 $800.00 $500.00 $2,100.00

"Battle" Request

$0.00

"Battle" Amount

$0.00

Line-Item Change

Total Funds

$0.00

$400.00 $400.00

$0.00

$360.00 $0.00 $150.00 $200.00 $420.00 $50.00 $0.00 $100.00 $1,280.00

$0.00

$359.00 $636.00 $995.00

$0.00

$960.00

$0.00

$1,040.00 $385.00 $200.00 $0.00 $165.00 $115.00 $1,905.00

$0.00

$350.00 $1,540.00 $765.00 $654.00 $800.00 $4,109.00

$0.00

$250.00 $250.00 $500.00

$0.00

$800.00 $800.00 $500.00 $2,100.00

Funds Spent

$0.00

Total in Account

$400.00 $400.00

$360.00 $0.00 $150.00 $200.00 $420.00 $50.00

$0.00

$1,280.00

$0.00

$359.00 $636.00 $995.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00 $960.00

$0.00

$1,040.00 $385.00 $200.00 $0.00 $165.00 $115.00 $1,905.00

$0.00

$350.00 $1,540.00 $765.00 $654.00 $800.00 $4,109.00

$0.00

$250.00 $250.00 $500.00

$0.00

$800.00 $800.00 $500.00 $2,100.00

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Food Count

Chess Club 25

990680 Food Count

Cliffhangers 65

Food Class Championship Kettering Chess Tournament Chess Speaker Memberships to MCA & USCF

Food Climbing TOTAL:

990460 Food Count

Dance Club 20

Food instructor fee collegiate Dance TOTAL:

990960

Fencing Club 12

Food Instrutction and Facility Fee Tournament Cost

Food Count TOTAL: 990220 Food Count

Firebirds 70

Food Top Gear Night Karting Trips Winter Track Trip Dyno Day North American Intnl Auto Show TOTAL:

990570 Food Count

Gaming Society 55

Food Magic Tournament Discount Card Game Expo

TOTAL: 990920 Food Count

GEO 25

Food Cultivating the Community 2 Speakers Battle of the Bins TOTAL:

Food Count

Grill Club 25

Food Steak Night

TOTAL: Activities Council Account Number 990330 Food Count

Account Hockey Club 40

Description Sport TOTAL:

990410 Food Count

International Club 46

Welcome Back/ MLKJR tribute Flint Symphony Orchestra Study Abroad Program Midterm Madness Carnival Day Celtic's Night at the Whiting Black History Month Celebration Celebrating Sr Members/New E-Board Diversity Week- Diversity Event

TOTAL:

Food Count

990200 Food Count

KAR 6

Guest Speakers Outlook Conference

Martial Arts 35

Food Instructor Fee TOTAL:

Food Count

990800 Food Count

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Kettnetic Thunder 25

Laser Tag Club 30

Kick off meeting Tournament entry fees Tournament Snacks Advertising and Documentation Tournament Travel Fund End of term Dinner Indoor Field Rental TOTAL:

LazerQuest Lock-In Reservation Lock-In Food

TOTAL: Mobile Robotics Club 25

Food International Ground Vehicle Competition Banner for Events

Total: Scheduled Date

$300.00 $400.00 $300.00 $100.00 $170.00 $1,270.00

$300.00 $400.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00

$150.00 $2,254.00 $2,404.00

$150.00 $1,750.00 $1,900.00

$500.00 $880.00 $100.00 $1,380.00

$400.00 $880.00 $0.00 $1,280.00

$300.00 $900.00 $100.00 $1,000.00

$240.00 $720.00 $100.00 $820.00

$2,450.00 $150.00 $4,500.00 $3,750.00 $1,200.00 $960.00 $13,010.00

$1,400.00 $150.00 $3,000.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 $840.00 $6,590.00

$1,080.00 $730.00 $15.00 $85.00 $1,810.00

$1,080.00 $626.00 $15.00 $85.00 $1,806.00

$600.00 $500.00 $500.00 $950.00 $2,550.00

$500.00 $250.00 $250.00 $950.00 $1,950.00

$965.00 $345.00

$1,310.00

$42,988.00 Requested Amount

$28,905.00 Granted Amount

$8,000.00 $8,000.00

$200.00 $150.00 $200.00 $180.00 $250.00 $240.00 $200.00 $230.00 $750.00 $2,400.00

$200.00 $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200.00 $240.00 $0.00 $150.00 $500.00 $1,440.00

$500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00

$400.00 $0.00 $400.00

$0.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

$0.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00

$75.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $150.00 $200.00 $300.00 $1,440.00 $3,665.00

$75.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 $200.00 $150.00 $1,440.00 $3,465.00

$1,050.00 $250.00 $1,300.00

$500.00 $400.00 $100.00 $750.00

$500.00 $400.00 $0.00 $900.00

$0.00

$300.00 $400.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00

$0.00

$150.00 $1,750.00 $1,900.00

$0.00

$400.00 $880.00 $0.00 $1,280.00

$0.00

$240.00 $720.00 $100.00 $820.00

$0.00

$1,400.00 $150.00 $3,000.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 $840.00 $6,590.00

$0.00

$1,080.00 $626.00 $15.00 $85.00 $1,806.00

$0.00

$500.00 $250.00 $250.00 $950.00 $1,950.00

$0.00

$300.00 $400.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00

$0.00

$150.00 $1,750.00 $1,900.00

$0.00

$400.00 $880.00 $0.00 $1,280.00

$0.00

$720.00 $100.00 $820.00

$0.00

$1,400.00 $150.00 $3,000.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 $840.00 $6,590.00

$0.00

$1,080.00 $626.00 $15.00 $85.00 $1,706.00

$0.00

$950.00 $250.00 $250.00 #REF! #REF!

$965.00 $345.00

$0.00

"Battle" Request

$0.00

"Battle" Amount

$0.00

Line-Item Change

$1,310.00

Total Funds

$0.00

$200.00 $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200.00 $240.00 $0.00 $150.00 $500.00 $1,440.00

$0.00

$400.00 $0.00 $400.00

$0.00

$0.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00

$0.00

$75.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 $200.00 $150.00 $1,440.00 $3,465.00

$0.00

$1,050.00 $250.00 $1,300.00

$0.00

$500.00 $400.00 $0.00 $900.00

$965.00 $345.00

$0.00

Funds Spent

$1,310.00

Total in Account

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$200.00 $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200.00 $240.00 $0.00 $150.00 $500.00 $1,440.00

$0.00

$400.00 $0.00 $400.00

$0.00

$0.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00

$0.00

$75.00 $1,000.00 $500.00 $100.00 $200.00 $150.00 $1,440.00 $3,465.00

$0.00

$1,050.00 $250.00 $1,300.00

$0.00

$500.00 $400.00 $0.00 $900.00

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Food Count

Open Source Club 18

Food Deconstruction Night Arduino Night Hackathon Lan Party

$450.00 $200.00 $400.00 $200.00 $100.00 $1,350.00

$360.00 $150.00 $0.00 $200.00 $100.00 $810.00

$600.00 $4,575.00 $820.00 $5,995.00

$540.00 $4,575.00 $0.00 $5,115.00

$400.00 $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $200.00 $1,200.00

$340.00 $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 $890.00

$0.00

$500.00 $500.00

$400.00 $400.00

$0.00

$500.00 $275.00 $250.00 $1,025.00

$400.00 $275.00 $0.00 $675.00

$1,500.00 $3,000.00 $13,500.00 $1,680.00 $2,000.00 $21,680.00

$1,060.00 $1,500.00 $5,200.00 $1,680.00 $0.00 $9,440.00

$0.00 $100.00 $1,000.00 $1,100.00

$0.00 $100.00 $500.00 $600.00

$600.00 $800.00 $500.00

$400.00 $800.00 $0.00

TOTAL:

$1,900.00

$1,200.00

TOTAL:

$54,365.00

$36,435.00

#REF!

Requested Amount

Granted Amount

"Battle" Request

"Battle" Amount

Line-Item Change

Total Funds

Funds Spent

Total in Account

TOTAL: 990240 Food Count

Outdoors Club 90

Food Ski Trip Mt. holly Ski

TOTAL: 990590 Food Count

Physics Club 17

Food Ice Cream Social: Sigma P:Sigma Initiation Physics Project Speaker from fermilab Repairing Physics Projects Social Event/ Faculty Appreciation Conference for Physics Students TOTAL:

Food Count

990890 Food Count

Pre-Med Club 15

realSERVICE 20

weekly meeting presentations

Food for Meetings Charity Pokerr Tournament Big Brothers/ Big Sisters TOTAL:

990370 Food Count

Trap & Skeet 53

Food 2 Sanctioned Events 9 Trap & Skeet outings NRA Training Competitions TOTAL:

Food Count

Up Til Dawn 4

Food Awareness Week Letter Writing Finale

Welding Club 20

Food Open Weld Sessions Evening Welding sessions

$0.00

$360.00 $150.00 $0.00 $200.00 $100.00 $810.00

$0.00

$540.00 $4,575.00 $0.00 $5,115.00

$0.00

$360.00 $150.00 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00

$810.00

$0.00

$540.00 $4,575.00 $0.00 $5,115.00

$0.00

$340.00 $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 $890.00

$0.00

$340.00 $100.00 $200.00 $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 $890.00

$0.00

$400.00 $400.00

$0.00

$400.00 $400.00

$0.00

$400.00 $275.00 $0.00 $675.00

$0.00

$400.00 $275.00 $0.00 $675.00

$0.00

$1,060.00 $1,500.00 $5,200.00 $1,680.00 $0.00 $9,440.00

$0.00

$1,060.00 $1,500.00 $5,200.00 $1,680.00 $0.00 $9,440.00

$0.00

$0.00 $100.00 $500.00 $600.00

$0.00

$0.00 $100.00 $500.00 $600.00

$400.00 $800.00 $0.00

$0.00

$400.00

$400.00 $800.00 $0.00

$0.00

$400.00

Communications Council Account Number 990050

Account Administration

Description

Scheduled Date

No Budget TOTAL: 990060 Food Count

WKUF 25

Insurance Food for Meetings Promotional Items Open Mic Night CD Subscriptions/Music Webstream Supplies TOTAL:

990080 Food Count

Technician 20

Meeting Food Layout Meetings Tabloid Magazine Promotions Techno with the Technician Student Forum TOTAL:

990070

Tech Staff 0

Reflector 0

$0.00

$750.00 $600.00 $300.00 $300.00 $500.00 $100.00 $25.00 $2,575.00

$750.00 $500.00 $0.00 $150.00 $160.00 $100.00 $25.00 $1,685.00

$650.00 $90.00 $1,845.00 $600.00 $200.00 $150.00 $240.00 $3,775.00

$400.00 $75.00 $1,845.00 $350.00 $0.00 $100.00 $120.00 $2,890.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$750.00 $500.00 $0.00 $150.00 $160.00 $100.00 $25.00 $1,685.00

$0.00

$400.00 $75.00 $1,845.00 $350.00 $0.00 $100.00 $120.00 $2,890.00

$0.00

$400.00 $75.00 $1,845.00 $350.00 $0.00 $100.00 $120.00 $2,890.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$750.00 $500.00 $0.00 $150.00 $160.00 $100.00 $25.00 $1,685.00

$0.00

Yearbook Food $0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL:

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

TOTAL:

$6,350.00

$4,575.00

$0.00

$4,575.00

$0.00

$4,575.00

TOTAL: 990110

$0.00

No Budget TOTAL:

990100 Food Count

$0.00

Photo Staff 0

Supplies

Campus Activities Council Account Number 990120

Account Administration

Description

Scheduled Date

Requested Amount

Granted Amount

"Battle" Request

"Battle" Amount

Line-Item Change

Total Funds

Funds Spent

Total in Account

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Food

$0.00 $0.00

TOTAL:

$1,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,999.00 $10,999.00

$0.00 $3,000.00 $2,700.00 $3,000.00 $8,700.00

$0.00

TOTAL:

$10,999.00

$8,700.00

$0.00

Grand TOTAL:

$110,593.00

$84,900.00

TOTAL: 990180

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00 $3,000.00 $2,700.00 $3,000.00 $8,700.00

$0.00

$0.00 $3,000.00 $2,700.00 $3,000.00 $8,700.00

$0.00

$8,700.00

$0.00

$8,700.00

Events Welcome Back Day Diversity Week Wings Night Late Night Breakfast

#REF!

KSG Snap Shot # of Students Activity Fee

850 $126.00

Capital Fee

Food Amount KSG Food Amount

Gross Operating Funds

$107,100.00

$6.30

Capital Funds

$5,355.00

1.5%

Connie John Fund

$1,606.50

$20.00 $25.00

Net Operating Funds

$100,138.50

Rollover from last term 19% of Net Operating Funds

2370

Athletics Fund

$4,947.00 $19,026.32

Funds Available

$86,059.19

Current Funds

Requested $110,593.00

KSG Budget Balance

$(24,533.82)

Distributed $84,900.00 $1,159.19 Difference Covered By Austerity Plan

Bottom 10 Organizations by Food Cost by Member Aquaneers Administration Chess BUC Laser Tag Outdoors Cliffhangers $-

$2.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

$10.00

$12.00

$14.00

$16.00

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Top 10 Organizations by Cost Trap & Skeet Hockey Firebirds Outdoors Club Aquaneers Kettnetic Thunder Student Senate The Technician Mud Boggers GEO $-

$1,000.00

$2,000.00

$3,000.00

$4,000.00

$5,000.00

$6,000.00

$7,000.00

$8,000.00

$9,000.00

$10,000.00

Top 10 Organizations by Cost per Member GEO

$78.00

Mud Boggers

$84.00

Firebirds

$94.14

Academic Council

$118.75

Kettnetic Thunder

$138.60

The Technician

$144.50

Aquaneers

$164.36

Trap & Skeet

$178.11

Hockey

$200.00

Student Senate

$201.88 $-

$50.00

$100.00

$150.00

$200.00

$250.00

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Entertainment

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Meme of the Month College Freshman & Lazy College Senior Not long after College Freshman made an It’s another Double Bonus Meme appearance, Extravaganza! This month, we have some imCollege Freshman and Lazy Colmensely imagilege Senior, two very similar Advice native person Dog spinoffs. The first to appear came up with was College Freshman, throwing the idea for up at parties, skipping class, and acLazy College cidentally dying all over the place. Senior. Lazy College Senior is basically an alcoholic Alcohol is the bane of his existence, as he is known with tons of homework and stress to deal with. He to throw up after only a few beers, make incredibly uses any excuse to get away from class or any type of terrible decisions when drunk, and even brush with work, and drinks whenever possible, so maybe some death every now and then. of you can relate to him pretty well. Another notable quality is his inability to manage finances, spending textbook money on alcohol, and other such things. There’s nothing special about these memes, really. It’s the same old format, the same type of observational humor. In conclusion, both memes By Dominic Jaindrain Entertainment Columnist

By John Oliver Entertainment Columnist

are exactly what they sound like and nothing else. Hopefully the new year brings us some decent internet memes in the near future, be sure to check back next month to find out!

Occupy Kettering in which Max was involved. He was playing on the tv in the Thompson Hall lobby, when he fell asleep on one of the couches. He woke up at noon when one of his professors was irate and yelling, “This is

from the one percenters. You know what… I am the one percent and I am not leaving this lobby until I get an A in all of my classes… or at least a C... or There has recently been an uproar around campus something.” With that, the protest had started. Max as students gather from all around the dorm to set up a blanket fort for his base of operation protest the disproportionate amount of ninetyand created a technical counsel, his friends nine percents on tests. One student, Max Powon Xbox Live, to aid him in his decisioners, said, “I’m tired of the 99% grades going to making. those who work hard and study while leaving Max is going on his fifth day staying in the rest of us to take the remaining 1 percent.” Thompson Hall's lobby and does not plan Max Powers has gotten ten one-percents in his to leave any time soon. Max has already time at Kettering. He blames Kettering’s unfair gained a lot of support. Last Sunday, over grading policy on his poor grades. He believes five people joined in his protest by watching that giving grades for work discriminates against the football game in the lobby. While these those who watch a lot of tv, play a lot of video numbers quickly dwindled, his protest is games, and sleep until noon. A protestor in Occupy Berlin holds a copy of The Occupied Wall Street Journal. also spreading to other parts of Thompson Before his protest, Max was an active member Editor's Note: This editor dares someone to create The Occupied Technician. Hall. At one point, Max visited his friends on You will not have free time ever again. But it would be funny. of the SpaceLords clan and refused to get up the third floor and occupied Unit 34. before eleven. He clearly communicated to his what you do instead of coming to my class! You are While his demands have still not been meet, Max professor that he would not be available for lectures my least favorite student.” Professor Bell was angry Powers is still campaigning for the rights of all those and tests on the same day as major clan raids. He after seeing a student who had yet to show up to a at Kettering who have the one percents. Max dreams received no sympathy for his conflicts, and has resingle class, but had sent him over fifty e-mails ask- of a world where he can pursue his interests and hobceived many zeros for missing classes and tests. He ing what had happened in class. bies and not be persecuted by the man. Dr. Simpson was going to take his complaints directly to the proEditor's Note: Professor Bell does not check his own and Dr. McMahan have yet to acknowledge his provost, but the provost “conveniently” has office hours e-mail; he has a secretary that does that. Max made test’s existence, but Max is proceeding undaunted. If from eight to eleven, before Max is willing to get up. her mad, and an angry secretary makes for a very up- you want to support Max and all the “one-percentHe said, “I wanted to write a letter, but I would have set professor. ers”, as he is calling himself, you can join him in the had to go get a stamp and all that stuff… it wasn’t Max responded, “I have had it with this tyran- lobby and protest this injustice. worth it. I decided to protest instead.” nical rule. I will not take it anymore. I am tired of The protest started with an exceptionally late raid the ninety-nine percent grades taking all the grades Photo courtesy of Flick user tranZland.

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