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Visit www.wallacestate.edu for the current list of college events.
Year of the Healthy Campus By: Anna Parrish This year at Wallace State has been tabbed the “Year of the Healthy Campus.” Each day is one that can be used to benefit you and your community’s health. The college hosted a WSCC Walk-off Challenge which began Aug. 28th and continued through Oct. 24th. Thirty faculty teams and six student teams participated, with each team consisting of four members. The goal is to encourage walking instead of driving on campus, not
Wallace State employees, front row, from left, Dr. Paul Taylor and Jim Malone and back row, from left, Dr. Ken Crow and Courtney Patterson gear up for the competition.
Wallace State cheerleaders prepare to kick off “The Year of the Healthy Campus” with a routine.
just during the challenge but throughout the year. Team members kept up with how many minutes were walked on campus weekly. Winning teams and individuals will be recognized during an employee meeting in November. Don’t forget to take part in the health link tents that will be set up around campus each month. It’s a great opportunity for students to get involved and win prizes. So far this semester, the tent has been set in front of the Biology and Culinary Arts buildings.
Wallace State celebrates All-Steinway School dedication By Russell Moore Wallace State recently celebrated a significant designation as an All-Steinway School, conducting an hour-long dedication at the Burrow Center. The college hosted three Steinway & Sons representatives and enjoyed a performance by pianist Dr. Anthony Pattin, professor emeritus at the University of Montevallo. “We are honored and passionate about being part of this celebration and take pride you have chosen us to be your music provider,” said Tommy Eades, a Steinway & Sons representative who visited the college from New York. As an All-Steinway School, Wallace State joins elite company of approximately 140 schools who meet stringent requirements provided by Steinway & Sons. Ninety percent or more of the acoustic pianos owned by the institmust be Steinway & Sons, Boston or Essex pianos, and the institution must maintain an inventory of at least 10 Steinway pianos. Eades added that the Wallace State piano, on display during the celebration, was manufactured in approximately a year and less than 345 people had a hand in its production. “The All-Steinway designation has been a goal of ours because it is a mark of excellence, and our priority is to serve students with excellence,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Hawsey. Wallace State is the lone community college in Alabama to receive the AllSteinway distinction, a goal set aside more than seven years ago. “It’s been quite a long hard road to
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Pictured at the Steinway & Sons celebration are Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Hawsey, Mr. Ricky Burks, WSCC Music Chair and Steinway & Sons representative Tommy Eades.
get this far, and it’s a great pleasure for all of us in the fine arts department to receive these pianos,” said Ricky Burks, Wallace State Music Department Chair. During the dedication event, Dr. Pattin played a handful of his favorite selections for the audience. A versatile musician, Pattin is a skilled improviser, organist, composer and arranger. He gave his New York debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in the spring of 1998 and among performing concerts in the United States, Japan and Europe, Pattin also has appeared with the Alabama Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Tuscaloosa Symphony, Detroit Metropolitan Orchestra, the Arkansas Symphony and the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. Jon McClaran and Brandon Herrenbruck were the other Steinway & Sons representatives at the celebration.
The newspaper always welcomes new staff members. It is sponsored by the Wallace State Communications and Marketing Department and the Wallace State Art Department. If you are interested in participating, please contact: Kristen Holmes. Ph: 256-352-8118, Burrow Center Museum, kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu; Russell Moore, Ph: 256-352-8443, Burrow Center, Room 210, russell.moore @wallacestate.edu; or Adrian Scott, 256-352-8145, adrian.scott@wallacestate.edu, Burrow Center, Room 219. Meetings are held in the Graphic Arts Classroom on the 2nd floor of the Burrow Center on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Mission It is the mission of the Wallace State newspaper to inform the Wallace State student body of campus news and events.
Submissions and Suggestions If you have a story idea or would like to make a submission to the Wallace State newspaper, please send an e-mail to newspaper@wallacestate.edu. All submissions must include the author’s name and contact information. It is the policy of the Alabama State Board of Education and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097. Ph: 404-6794501).
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High Achievers
Wallace State Community College recently recognized 265 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2012 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of at least 12 hours. Placement on the Dean’s List is awarded to students maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Huntsville: Daniel Brister, Bobby Strickland Jasper: Johnna Baker, Steve Martin, Cristal Underwood, John Wilson
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Falkville: Holly Bradford, Donna Cleghorn, April Hart, Maria Hurd, Angela Robbins, Haley Stinson, Brittany Weaver Fayette: Sasha Harrington
Joppa: Taylor Bowen Florence: Tamara Crenshaw, Kimberly Vickery Lacey’9s Spring: Kelsey Abbott
There were a total of 133 students included on the President’s List this summer:
Locust Fork: Mavon Copeland
Addison: Shanda Anders
Logan: Gary Johnson
Gardendale: Logan Baird, Tyler Burgess, Kyle Horton, James Lowery
Albertville: Michael Taylor
Midfield: Brandon Moss
Gaylesville: Stormy Deering
Allgood: Anthony Grigsby
Oneonta: Samuel Hollis, Joel Kirk, Romaldo NunezGarcia, Angela Spann, Rachel Watson, Charles Whited
Guntersville: Kathleen Buford
Altoona: Junior Rigsby, Wanda Rigsby
Gadsden: Chris Mayo
Hanceville: Stephanie Casey, Tammy Jenkins, Richard Lindsey, Tamela Mcwhorter, Scott Murphree, Serena Weissend
Arab: Mary Childers, Samantha Dupuis, James Griffin, Dustin Poole, Adam Ridgeway, Lindsey Slaughter, Mary Wilson
Palmerdale: Patricia Weathers
Athens: Keith Rowe
Russellville: Andrea Scott
Hartselle: Shaun Atkins, Tanner Corum, Judy Crowe, Candace Garrison, James Raley, Jacquieline Shadden, Kayla Thomas
Baileyton: Malorie Pitts
Scottsboro: Enrique Jose
Hayden: Justin Quick
Birmingham: Cynthia Davison, John Gadbois, Vanessa Isong, Quinterian McConico
Trafford: Cindy Maddox
Holly Pond: Michael Gray, Johnathan Jones, Rebecca Zwiebel
Remlap: Thomas Poss
Union Grove: Matthew Whisenant Blountsville: Kathy Bromblow, Elizabeth Dawson, Kevin Goble, Michael Green, Stetson Murphree Boaz: Chiquita Umphrey Bremen: Dennis Butts, Mark Chapman, Collin Uhlar
Homewood: Madison Hutto Vinemont: Joshua Black, Kyle Cornelius, Walter Eads, III, Kandisa Hammond, Robert Hester, Mark Lowrey, Briana Monfort, Erek Rayl, Kevin Rodgers Warrior: Calvin Esslinger, Chastity Moona, Sonya Payne, Jana Rotton
Houston: Caleb Burleson Huntsville: Thomas Broach, Tiffany Bullock, Brittany Pack
Cleveland: Kaylee Ensley, Jason Justice, James Lowery, Meagan Shelton
Charleston, SC: Jamal Baldwin
Crane Hill: Elizabeth Martin
Newport News, VA: Najee Davis
Cullman: Mandi Bagwell, Tyler Burks, Rachel Cornelius, Randy Culbreath, Jr., William Frost, Dustin Fullilove, Floyd Goddard, Susan Hackney, Christopher Heatherly, Julia Jones, Chris Jordan, Donnie Lawrence, Gregory Leipert, Frances Letson, Cristan McClellan, Mark McKinney, Brady O’Rear, B. J. Owens, Justin Pattillo, Scarlett Pyle, Gregory Shedd, Shane Sivley, Jesse Stefan, Gerald Towns, Jessica Tubbs, Sybil Tubbs, Jeffrey Tucker
A total of 132 students were included in the Dean’s List this summer:
Kimberly: Colby Rickels, Mathew Robbins
Addison: James Jordan, Chelsea Willingham
Locust Fork: Holly Braden
Arab: Bo Beam, Daniel Riggins
Montgomery: Taylor Wachs
Arley: Jenny Johnson, Trenton Kilpatrick, Garrett Seymore
New Hope: Maria Keel
Danville: Perry Byrd
Athens: Laura Christopher
Decatur: Brian Huckabee, Jennifer Kilpatrick, Jamie Wilson
Attalla: Kristen Ingram
Oneonta: Mario Ayala, Shawn Bryant, Jakeb Cornelius, Francisco Lopez
Baileyton: Tina Fernandez
Pelham: Stephen Higginbotham
Birmingham: Jamila Ham, Anna Mcnelly, Thu Nguyen, Kathleen Widener
Pinson: James Mann, Jeremy Watkins
Jasper: Brenda Calvert Joppa: Matthew Pinkerton Killen: Dena Graham, Hannah Thigpen
Odenville: Tammy Parker
Dora: Angela Romine Double Springs: Karen Taylor
Pisgah: Tina Davis Empire: Bruce Johnson, Jr. Falkville: Kevin Penich
Blountsville: Jared Collins, Lorrie Dye, Amber Hamrick, David Haynes, Joshua Hoagland, Kayla O'Connell, Cody Rowell, Joey Saye, Shauna Sivley, Jada Smith, Nijma Thabata
Rainbow City: Amy Caldwell Remlap: Mary Cunningham, Andrew Taylor
Florence: Amanda Shelton Bremen: Joseph Benoit, Trever Deason
Scottsboro: Jessica Fairbanks
Cleveland: Sharae Bailey, Christopher Posey
Town Creek: Devin Jackson
Crane Hill: Trenton Brown
Tuscumbia: Tessa Goggans
Crossville: Nicole Whitmore
Union Grove: Robert Taylor
Cullman: Randy Bright, Amber Chambers, Kristen Clouse, Rachel Compton, Bradley Derosa, Jesse Evans, Kandice Gray, Annette Hulsey, Candie Jones, Jody Knight, Hannah Meigs, Phillip Morrison, Shawn Murray, Matthew Penn, James Sankey, Charles Sasnette, Stephen Smith, Sandra Smith, James Smith, James Swann Jr., Laura Yarbrough
Vinemont: Jason Bright, Thomas Butler, Jr, Chase Cheatham, Janice Knighten, Emilee Segroves, Evon Smith, Amy Toomey, Michael Young
Decatur: Bianca Elrod, Megan Rice Eva: Jimmy Nail
Lawrenceburg, TN: Kelsey King
Gadsden: Gemi Fassina, Kasey Marlow Gardendale: Jessica Beall, Joshua Lawson, Jason Ray Hanceville: Calvin Armstrong, Ricky Cason, Jr., Janna Fendley, Theresa Fields, Maegan Fowler, Nathan Fowler, Joshua Freeman, Ashley Hill, Brian Kirby, Maureen McEneany, Rhonda Nall Hartselle: Angela Brooks, Anthony Hood, Rachael Staudt, Kenneth Terry, Shane Wieke Hayden: Lori Arnold, Luke Brooks, David Johnson, Marilyn Poremba, Melissa Wood Houston: Joshua Riddle
Warrior: Justin Ray, Jonathan Wilson Golden, MS: Megan Cunningham
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This & That
Forever Young Parking: An Advanced Science By: Jeremy Young In order to get to class, you must find a place to park. Sometimes this endeavor can be more challenging than grasping the enlightening perplexities of Physics with Calculus 1. Let me share with you, the moneystarved anxiety-prone students, one of my recent stressful experiences. With about five minutes until class began, I could not find a single place to park. Suddenly, it dawned upon me that I drive a large truck with big wheels, which in the state of Alabama, gives me the right to park anywhere, including on the center field of the James C. Bailey Baseball Stadium. Of course, I did not park there.
It was already full. Having no time to spare, I found the closest spot possible: inside the kitchen of Huddle House. I took comfort in the fact that my vehicle was under a roof, but the dishwasher was furious. Although sit-down eateries are not an ideal place to park, I do recommend the new stuffed hash browns. Covered with a thick cheddar cheese sauce and topped with smokehouse bacon, they are a delicious way to begin your day. With the 50 cents from my pocket, I selected a tune on the jukebox and skedaddled out the door, a la a classic Charlie Chaplin act minus the walking cane and bowler hat. Luckily, I made it to class on time. My teacher handed out the syllabus – the all-important guide that sets the foundation for the work that will be done for the entire semester. This entire experience set the foun-
dation for my future parking attempts by reminding me that franchised diners are meant to be a place to eat food. To ensure a quality parking spot that does not include dirty dishes and a nostalgic jukebox that has the capabilities to play silent movie piano tunes, I leave home earlier these days. Just like college itself, finding a worthwhile parking spot takes time. An adjunct parking lot has been added off Frances Dodd Drive this semester. Utilize this to your advantage. Additionally, if you have multiple classes throughout the day, it would be wise to invest in a bicycle. Just be sure to wear a helmet because you will need all your brain matter to strategically find parking spots or to at least grasp the enlightening perplexities of Physics with Calculus 1.
Movie Review By: Anna Parrish “Pitch Perfect” is a high energy, fun-filed movie. It is the perfect film for a night out with your girls. Although I think guys would enjoy it as well. It had many quirky twists and punning moments. It is definitely not your typical musical but it’s loads of fun and features a lot of music. There is also some mild gruesomeness throught out the movie, so it’s not for the weak stomach.
Wallace State Introduces First MOOC: Conversational Spanish Class Free to All Wallace State is delving into the world of massive open online courses, or MOOCs, with a new Conversational Spanish class, now available through the Wallace State Continuing Education Department. The MOOC movement, led by some of the nation’s most prestigious universities – Stanford, MIT and Harvard were among the initiators – makes courses free and available anyone with access to the internet. College credit is not offered for completing MOOCs but some colleges issue certificates of completion, and students completing the Wallace State Conversational Spanish MOOC will get one of those. There are no grades issued; success is merely rated pass or fail. The MOOC mindset is one of learning for learning’s sake, teaching for the advancement of mankind, and inspiring creative and collaborative thinking that will change the world. One Stanford course on artificial intelligence attracted 160,000 students of all ages worldwide. Dr. Beth Bownes-Johnson made establishing a MOOC one of her top priorities when she was named Interim Dean of Academic Affairs at Wallace State this summer. In her previous role as English Department Chair, she was also responsible for speech and language classes, including Spanish language instruction. Spanish is spoken by more than
400 million people around the world. Dr. Bownes-Johnson hopes to see 100,000 more students join those ranks by enrolling in Wallace State’s first MOOC. “Our mission here at WSCC is to train, educate, and support all members of our community, and we feel by providing this free online course, a plethora of individuals can benefit, both professionally and personally,” she said. “We share in the vision of other outstanding schools in the belief that collaborating in a non-profit model is an excellent way to assist in distributing higher education and enriching lives.” The Conversational Spanish MOOC is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to better communicate in Spanish – whether that is to talk with a client, to communicate with a waiter at a Mexican restaurant, to converse with a friend who speaks Spanish, or to travel to a Spanishspeaking country. During the eight-week course, students will learn social etiquette, greetings and introductions, everyday phrases and questions, numbers and colors, days and times, and how to complete personal data for business forms, order in restaurants, and many more practical uses. Registration may be done online through Wallace State Continuing Education by visiting www.wallacestate.edu/Programs/Continuing-Education, then scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on the Register Now button. For more information about Wallace State Continuing Education classes, call 256.352.7826.
Rebel who plays Fat Amy is a key character and really makes the movie with her random phrases, timely wit and distinctive personality. The quite girl, played by Hana Mae Lee, also makes this film hiarious. She doesn’t talk much but when she does it is unexpected, twisted, and features demented quotes that are for sure to make you laugh. I think most anyone would enjoy this film. It is worth going to see and easing your mind from the worries of the world. “Pitch Perfect” also stars Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick and Anna Camp.
Tuesday is student night. 4 Student Meal Dealz™ for $3.99 each between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. t Big Zax Snak® Meal t Buffalo Wings Meal t Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal t Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich Meal Valid at this location only: 622 Olive St. t Cullman t 256.739.9400 Now accepting applications. Limited-time offer. Must present student ID to receive offer. Each restaurant independently owned and operated. Offer not valid at any other locations. © 2011 Zaxby’s Franchising, Inc. “Zaxby’s,” “Meal Dealz” and “Zax Snak” are trademarks of Zaxby’s Franchising, Inc.
A Thrilling Test
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Reviewed by Jeremy Young A light-hearted assessment of the 2012 Cullman County Fair rides. Century Wheel
A-
YoYo
A+
A classic family-friendly ride showcasing a panoramic view of the fairgrounds
Exhilarating fun for the whole family
This classic two-seater ferris wheel is a main staple of every fair in the country. As I sat there a minute, I realized that there were no restraints other than two locking doors. “Oh well!” considering the fact that it is a Ferris wheel. The slow speed gave me the opportunity to enjoy the nice breeze and listen to the reassuring crackles in the gears.
Suspended above the ground on a chain, I felt a surge of life within me, as the ride began spinning and rising. This moderately-fast ride provided a great view of the fairgrounds and added excitement with its speed and height.
Feuerball
B+ Great design with intense speed and action Also named Fireball this 4-seater pendulumthrusting ride made me choke on my liver. Spinning me like a ragdoll in a washing machine, the Feuerball was definitely an eyeopening experience, although I had my eyes closed the entire time.
Matterhorn
F Lame. Just lame All I have to say about this cartstyle ride is that it was very lame, and then it went lame backward. At one point there was a loud horn that I am sure was meant to signify the lameness.
Tap Out
Power Surge
C
D
Exciting, yet lacked purpose Tap Out featured g-force-accelerated centrifugal motion and tilting angles of vertebrae-snapping hysteria. I found this ride to be unnecessarily torturing, as my neck broke three times.
Cliffhanger
A Thrilling tranquility among the skies Similar to the YoYo, the Cliffhanger was a more thrilling ride. Lying on my stomach suspended in the air, I embraced this sixty-two degree night. For me, mimicking flight at 11pm was extremely therapeutic.
Cruel and unusual punishment Soaring higher than Honey Boo Boo’s mother’s LDL cholesterol level, I wept like a four year-old child. My seat not only elevated but also twisted, and the ride itself spun at an uncomfortable speed. Never before in my life had I been so terrified. After the ride was over, I had a newfound appreciation for life.
Feuerball - revisited
A+ I give this ride an A+ the second time around for proving my bravery. I had to try this ride again. The other riders clinched tightly to their restraints in fear, but I waved my hands in the air like an idiot the entire time.
Scooter
Tilt-A-Whirl
A
A+
Childish fun The bumper cars were the highlight of my night. Whereas the Cliffhanger was therapeutic, Scooter was intensely stress-relieving. After figuring out how to maneuver my car, it was not long until I was wrecking into the cars of every participant.
Simplistic design with an intense speed and level of fright While several circular carts spun, the entire track rotated. I felt like the carts were going to collide into each other at any minute. The whipping speed added to the intensity. “Whoa!” among other 4letter words were shouted quite a bit. This was my favorite ride based off simplicity and overall enjoyment.
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Students
Fall 2012
A Wallace State of Mind By: Anna Parrish Don’t be afraid to jump in and get involved around campus. We highly encourage students to participate in events and get into the Wallace State of Mind. Feel free to go out of your way and meet some of the students here on campus; there’s tons of ways to do so. Join a club, sports, or even join the WSCC student paper. (At left) Sophomore Sydnee Terry sits and enjoys the nice fall weather outside of the Student Center. Her field of study is Human Services and she plans to graduate in December. Her Wallace Sate of Mind is to focus on change. Terry says: “Change is a necessity for us to grow as individuals. Change can be made possible if we open our eyes and minds to the idea of having a peaceful world to live in. It is time to put past decisions and judgements behind us and realize that everyone you come in contact with is dealing with similar issues as yourself. We as humans all experience love, hurt, betrayal, life and death. It is time to show one another love and compassion; time to be open and accepting of life’s lessons; time to grow awareness of your surroundings, and time to experience what life has to offer.”
Megan Buettner and Tyson Russell (on right) hang out in the Burrow Center and were asked about their Wallace State of Mind. Megan is currently taking VCM classes and says: “I love the art program at Wallace. The teachers are magnificent and I’ve learned so much here!” Tyson is currently enrolled in the welding program and states: “The programs here have helped me push towards my goals and I love it.”
(Below) Jamie Brown, who currently takes VCM/Business Management classes, says, “Do everything with an open mind” as she works on some T-shirt designs.
(Above) Melissa Clowdus, a VCM major, hangs out in the Burrow Center during class. Lunch is on her mind at the moment and she says hungrily : “Make me a sandwich!”
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International
Fall 2012
Wallace State Plans Trip to Italy for May 2013 Wallace State is planning a trip to Italy May 15-24, 2013, which is open to students and members of the community. The 10-day itinerary will include visits to Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome, the Sorrento region and Pompeii with optional excursions to Pisa and Capri. Among the many attractions participants will visit are St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal and the Doges’ Palace in Venice; the Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Chiesa di Santa Croce, and Gates of Paradise in Florence; the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi; and the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain in Rome. The cost of the trip ranges from $3,500, and includes roundtrip airfare from Birmingham, eight overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms, breakfast daily and five local dinners, a full-time bilingual local guide, ground transportation, guided tours, and admission costs for included attractions. Tour arrangements will be made through educational tour provider EF Tours. Monthly payment plans are available for those who want to take advantage of them. Itinerary: Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy Day 2: Arrive Milan, travel to Venice Day 3: Venice – A guided tour of Venice. Visit to St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace. See a glass-blowing demonstration. Day 4: Travel to Florence Day 5: Florence – A guided tour of Florence, including Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Gates of Paradise. Visit to the Duomo. See a leather-making demonstration. Optional excursion to Pisa: On this half-day excursion, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, with a view of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style. Day 6: Assisi - Travel to Assisi and take a guided tour. Visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Day 7: Pompeii, Sorrento region - Travel to Pompeii and take a guided tour. Visit to the Roman ruins. Trip continues on to the Sorrento region. Day 8: Sorrento region, Rome. Optional excursion to Capri: Enjoy stunning views of the Amalfi coastline on a ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where a guided tour will introduce the group to the island’s timeless charm. Then, enjoy free time before taking in Capris spectacular coast by boat. Note: If weather conditions do not permit a cruise, participants will explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri with a guide before traveling with group to Rome. Day 9: Rome – A guided tour of Vatican City, including a visit to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. A guided tour of Rome with visits to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, followed by free time for visiting the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Spanish Steps and other sites. Day 10: Depart for home Additional information session is available in the Burrow Museum. Enrollment may also be done online at eftours.com or by calling 800.873.2250 and referencing tour 1198178. Wallace State’s 2014 trip is planned for China. Details and enrollment information for that tour as well as for the Italy trip are available at www.wallacestate.edu/abroad. For more information, contact Kristen Holmes at 256.352.8118 or email kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu. This is Wallace State’s eighth annual educational tour abroad, pending approval by the State Board of Education. Previous tours visited Paris and Barcelona, England and Scotland, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Germany and the Alps, and France.
U.S. State Department Internships Available The U.S. Department of State Student Experience Program (formerly known as the U.S. Department of State Internship Program Spring/Summer/Fall) is still accepting applications. Visit https://state.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/326501200 to go directly to USAJobs to start the Gateway to State online application. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2012. This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency. The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.
Math - The Universal Language Mu Alpha Theta Chapter established at WSCC The members of the Wallace State Mathematics Department feel it is important to inspire an interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject, and showcase the possibilities the field of mathematics has to offer. Because these are also the goals of Mu Alpha Theta, a new Mu Alpha Theta chapter at Wallace State Community College has been established to help us accomplish these goals. Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. Mu Alpha Theta is an excellent way to recognize and encourage students who excel in mathematics. Mu Alpha Theta provides members with various avenues to showcase their mathematical knowledge and talents, while providing opportunities to learn from and interact with other members across the United States. In addition, Mu Alpha Theta will provide students with scholarship and reward opportunities that are currently not available to them. Mrs. Dana Adams and Mrs. Krystal Beasley have committed to being the sponsors. They intend to involve the Mu Alpha Theta members in community activities and services that will promote the field of mathematics and showcase Wallace State’s dedication to promoting the importance of an education, community involvement, and role-modeling. Contact the Math Department for more information about joining this group.
Sports&Fun
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WSCC volleyball freshmen settle in, sophomores provide guidance as Lions seek 4th straight league title By Jeremy Young The Wallace State volleyball team won its home opener in easy fashion against Snead State and Wallace-Selma at Tom Drake Coliseum on Sept. 12, sweeping both opponents in three sets each. Wallace State defeated the Snead State Parsons 25-7, 25-11, 25-23 in its opener and followed with a dominating 25-10, 25-12, 25-7 smashing of Wallace-Selma. Wallace State volleyball has won three state championships in a row and looks for its fourth this season. Each fall, sophomore athletes return to continue the tradition and freshmen get adjusted to the college game. Athletics at Wallace State plays a pivotal role in shaping the character of student athletes. For many, the competitive nature of a game helps bring every team member
Wallace State freshman Nicole Penny prepares to set up a teammate in a match earlier this season.
closer together. Sophomore EA Shaver, an Athens Bible graduate, feels that the team is like a family. “This team isn’t just about in-
dividuals. We come together as a family, and our big thing this year is pride because a lion’s family is called a pride,” Shaver said. Shaver does not have intentions to further her volleyball career after this season, so she said winning another state championship is an imperative goal of hers. She is going to focus her future on majoring in education. “I’m going to major in education. I love little kids,” Shaver added. Additionally, according to Shaver and freshman Kianna Delaney, the transition from playing high school volleyball to college volleyball was a major difference. “In high school you have one or two All-stars who carry the team,” Shaver explained. “Here at Wallace we were all All-stars from our high school teams and are competing to earn our
spot. We really have to work hard in practice and games.” For Delaney, the game itself is drastically different. “Mainly the speed of the game is the biggest transition from high school to college. As a freshman I came in wondering what role I have to play. At first I did not know where I stood,” Delaney said Delaney is a sports medicine major and has aspirations to play Division I volleyball after her Wallace State career. Shaver, Delaney and the Lions are off to another strong start, finishing matches in September with a 13-3 overall record and 6-1 mark in the Alabama Community College Conference. Their final home match of the season is Thursday, Oct. 18 vs. Jeff Davis at 6 p.m. The conference tournament is scheduled for Nov. 2-3 at Gadsden State. For a comprehensive listing
Wallace State volleyball players EA Shaver (8) and Erin Frazier (6) each attempt to block a shot in a match earlier this season.
of information regarding the Wallace State volleyball team, including a full schedule, roster, and stats, go to their website at www.wallacestate.edu/athletics/volleyball.
Popular Costumes By: Anna Parrish The weather is cooler, the leaves are changing, and spooky décor fill cities creating a vivid sensation. Yep, it’s that time of year again, it’s almost Halloween. Halloween is a more festive holiday that seems to become more and more popular through the years. With all the hype it is crucial to get that costume right and I am here to be your guide. Popular choices always come from reality TV stars, popular movies, and whatever else has been circulating within that year. This year popular TV stars include the highly talked about rednecks of “Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo” and the pregnant Snooki. One of the main movie influences this year is The Hunger Games with all of its flamboyant hair, make-up, and costumes that were broadcasted across millions of theater screens. Of course with elections coming up there is always the choice of going as your favorite politician or making a mockery out of one of them. Also you can’t forget about the Olympic Champions that accumulated this year. But if you feel like sticking to the basics and going with a creepy or ghoulish costume such as zombies, vampires, mummies, etc., then be sure to put your own twist on them.
Money $avvy By: Anna Parrish Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, there is so much to do in this season. We have cooler weather, fairs, football, and Halloween. Everything about fall seems to fall right into place for me. As a college student money can be tight so it’s hard to do things you want around this time of year such as attend football game, get that $60 costume, and go to that $20 haunted house that everyone is buzzing about. But these things can be solved and you can still have as much fun. Throw a Halloween themed get together with some of your closest friends order some pizza, make homemade costumes, have a scary movie marathon, and a pumpkin carving contest. There are thousands of homemade costume ideas that can be found just be searching the web. You can all split the cost of food and with Redbox, movies are only a dollar. You can spend ten dollars in all instead of anywhere from $20-$100 and still have a great time.
Fun Facts
By: Anna Parrish How much do YOU know about Halloween? 1) Believe it or not, the first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips. 2) Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. 3) Samhainophobia is the intense fear of Halloween. 4) Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year. 5)Scottish girls believed they could see images of their future husband if they hung wet sheets in front of the fire on Halloween. Other girls believed they would see their boyfriend’s faces if they looked into mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween. 6)According to an old tradition, if you want to see a witch on Hallloween, put your clothes on inside out and then walk backwards. 7)The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.