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9/11
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9/18
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9/24
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9/25
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9/10
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9/14
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9/17
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9/24
9/25
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Welcome to Methodist University!
Although the first few weeks
have already gone by, and you’ve
survived your first encounters with
roommates, homework, cafeteria
food, and hurricanes, there are still
plenty of new places to find, people to
meet, and things to learn. Here are a
few places you may not know of, but
should know of while you’re here:
The Writing Center
I put this first because this place
can save your life! Or your college
career, which is close enough. I also
put this first because I am a Writing
major and I might get extra points
(please?). The Writing Center is your
go-to place for every paper writing
problem. Need ideas? They can help!
Need help with grammar? They can
help! Need proofreading? They can
help! Just to get this straight, they
WILL NOT write your paper for you.
That is called plagiarism and is in your
honor code. They WILL help you raise
your chances of getting a nice shiny ‘A’
on your paper, and we all know you
want that (or at least a ‘B’). Another
important fact is that this isn’t just for
English papers! Anything written can
be checked at the Writing Center. The
Writing Center is located downstairs
in Trustees. Appointments must be
made online or by stopping at the
Writing Center. Beware! Missing an
appointment can cost you use of the
Writing Center.
The Tutoring Center
This is another life-saving place to
put on your list of places to visit. If
you can’t write in French or don’t
know the difference between protons
and electrons, this is the place to go!
Tutors are available for most subjects,
ranging from German to Accounting.
There’s no appointment times, just
check the schedule and bring your
books and materials. Scheduling
for tutors can be found on the MU
website through the Academics page
(click Tutoring Center). The tutoring
center is located downstairs in the
library.
Career Services
Looking for help building a resume?
Need a job? Career Services is just
what you’re looking for! Career
Services is on campus to help you
prepare for finding a job once you have
your degree. Don’t go in your last year
though, because they can also help you
find jobs during the school year. They
also hold workshops to teach what is
necessary for a resume. If you already
have a certain job in mind, set up an
appointment and they’ll help craft
your resume for that job. They also
hold job fairs, in which students can
meet with potential employers. For
job fairs that are off campus, Career
Services sets up transportation to and
from the location, allowing anyone to
go. Services offered and important
announcements can be reached
through the MU website or by visiting
Career Services, which is located
downstairs in Berns, on the side facing
the Riddle Center.
Study Abroad
Thinking about studying abroad? MU
has plenty of opportunities for you to
travel (and they aren’t as expensive as
you think!) There are all kinds of trips
to take through the MU study abroad
programs. Want to go for Spring
Break? There are trips to London and
Guatemala planned (I recommend
the London trip; I went last year and
loved it). Want to go for a semester?
Try an exchange program in Spain.
Never say you couldn’t go because of
funds without checking first! There
are scholarships, grants, and payment
plans for each trip. Stop by the Study
Abroad Office in Berns Rm.14 (Right
outside the Lion’s Den) to pick
up brochures and talk to Michelle
Garayua, or fill out the form online to
receive an email with information on
upcoming trips.
These are just a few places to look
into during your time at Methodist.
Check the next issue for new places,
people, or events!
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News
Volume 51, issue 1
Extreme Makeover
Methodist Edition
Editor-in-Chief
Erik Alegria
Around
Campus
Opinions Editor
Aaron Bressler
Graphics Team
Emory Jacobs
Gabbie Isaac
Opening Convocation
Sept. 12 - Reeves Auditorium
It all begins at 11 am. Come to
hear student musicians and special
speakers.
Sports Team
Ravan Sheppard
Staff Writers
Tria Detz
Lakeisha Story
Nicolas Namburete
Photographers
Francisca Frisone
Aaron Casteel
Photo of trustees new air conditioning units by Aaron Bressler
By Nicolas Namburete
smallTALK is the
student-run newspaper
of Methodist University.
It is published every
other week throughout
the school year. The
newspaper is editorially
independent
of
Methodist University,
and any ideas and
opinions
expressed
herein do not necessarily
reflect the views and
opinions of the faculty,
staff and administration
of Methodist University.
smallTALK welcomes
Letters to the Editor. All
letters
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Media office on the first
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Students can join
smallTALK at any point
in the school year.
Meetings are every
Monday at 5 p.m. in
Chris’s house.
Initial
copies
of
smallTALK are free.
Additional copies are 50
cents each.
Upcoming
Returning students and faculty
members will notice the wide
range of improvements made to
the Methodist University campus
over the summer. From the
residence halls to the classrooms,
more than one million dollars was
put to use for the school’s benefit.
The Trustees building now has
individual air conditioning units as
opposed to the single unit system
that was being used since the
building was originally built. Along
with the air conditioning, new tiles
have been placed in the hallways
as well as newer furniture in some
classrooms.
The ‘Old 4’ (Weaver, Garber,
Sanford and Cumberland Hall)
were also included in the
improvement plan. They were
“high on the list of priorities” said
Gene Clayton, the Vice President
of Business Affairs. Because the
‘Old 4’ are more than 50 years
old, they were the first major
upgrades of the summer. New
doors were built, hot water
tanks were replaced, laundry
rooms were fully refurbished and
more than 250 new mattresses
were purchased. The ‘Old 4’
received a fresh coat of paint,
new carpets and lobby furniture.
$45,000 was spent on painting
per building. The Commons and
McLean apartments were fitted
with new furniture and electronic
appliances. A visible improvement
is the new signs for the ‘Old 4,’
West and Pearce halls.
Weaver Hall, the all-female
residence hall, benefitted
from improved individual air
conditioning units. It was the last
of the ‘Old 4’ halls to receive the
new units.
The students will not be the
only ones benefitting from the
improvements. There are 6 new
faculty offices in the Reeves
School of Business. The Alumni
dining room also received new
furniture, carpets and a paint job.
Gene Clayton believes that “it
is nice that faculty members are
happy, but the students benefit
more from the improvements…”
The improvements came
with a price. The budget for
improvement or ‘deferred
maintenance’ (according to Gene
Clayton) was one million dollars.
The Greek village houses
required $1 million apiece to be
constructed and furnished.
The funds came from a cash
reserve which is made up of
unrestricted donations (free
for any use), yearly operating
surpluses, tax exempt bonds
(amounting to $28 million) and an
accumulated budget derived from
the yearly operating surpluses.
Gene Clayton also mentioned
that, “Had we not had the cash
reserve, we would not have
undergone the projects or we
would have had to borrow the
money”.
According to Gene Clayton
we will be seeing more of the
individual air conditioning units
being built in, the Reeves School
of Business, Old Science Building,
Horner Administration Building
and the Old Wing of the Library.
Apart from the air conditioning,
the new asphalt around campus
will be completed as the school
now is only 25% along. The
seating in the Reeves, and H222
auditoriums will also be renewed
thus making lectures more
comfortable for the attendees.
A solution is yet to be found for
the issue with the gates of the
Commons apartments.
MBA Open House
Sept. 12 - Yarborough Auditorium,
Clark Hall
The MBA program will be hosting
its open house in the Reeves School
of business at 6 p.m.
Recycled Percussion Concert
Sept. 12 - Reeves Auditorium
Recycled Percussion takes the
musical style of the New York
subways and turns it into a
performance to remember. Come to
the auditorium at 8 p.m.
Presentation by author Adam
Shepard
Sept. 16 - Reeves Auditorium
The presentation will begin at 11 am
and the admission is one canned or
perishable food item.
Percussion Recital
Sept. 16 - Hensdale Chapel
The recital will start at 7:30 p.m. and
will feature Don Parker.
NC Symphony Concert
Sept. 16-Reeves Auditorium
The concert will begin at 8 p.m.
Family week
Sept. 23-25 - Methodist University
Come out to shop, eat and watch the
game. Any hey, bring the family.
More information can be found on
the university website.
More events can be found in the SAC
calendar or on the university website
at www.methodist.edu.
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College professor allegedly led motorcycle gang, drug ring
By Phil Willon courtesy of MCTcampus.
A veteran professor at California State University,
San Bernardino, who chaired academic committees,
tweeted his concerns about child obesity and lived
quietly in a well-trimmed neighborhood, stands
accused of living a shadow life of a heavily armed
biker-gang drug dealer.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff on Thursday
said Stephen J. Kinzey, a 43-year-old kinesiology
professor, allegedly led a local chapter of the
“Devils Diciples Outlaw” motorcycle gang and a
methamphetamine drug operation that brought in
tens of thousands of dollars in drug money.
Authorities arrested nine suspected midlevel and
street-level dealers involved in the drug ring shortly
after raiding Kinzey’s home, where they allegedly
found more than a pound of methamphetamine,
rifles, handguns, body armor, and leather biker vests
and other biker paraphernalia.
Kinzey remains a fugitive and is considered armed
and dangerous, officials said.
During Friday’s raid, detectives arrested Kinzey’s
live-in girlfriend, Holly V. Robinson, 33, a 2005 Cal
State San Bernardino graduate. She is accused
of being Kinzey’s “business partner” in the drug
operation and faces methamphetamine distribution
charges, and has been released on bail. Police
also found an undisclosed amount of cash at the
couples’ house and said all the guns recovered were
unregistered.
“To have an associate professor who is a
member of the Devils Diciples and allegedly dealing
methamphetamine is quite alarming. I mean, it’s
unusual to say the least,” Sheriff Rod Hoops said at a
news conference in San Bernardino.
Lead Detective Jason Rosenbaum said the joint
Sheriff-FBI investigation began with a drug bust in the
San Bernardino area six months ago and led quickly
to the professor.
The drugs were sold through a network of
dealers in the cities of San Bernardino, Highland
and Redlands and the community of Mentone. The
investigation is “still ongoing” about the possible sale
of drugs on the college campus, Rosenbaum said.
The president of Cal State San Bernardino pledged
the university’s full cooperation.
“Our university police department and the entire
campus community, as relevant, will work as closely
as possible with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s
Department to assist with the investigation to help
assure that all the facts are accurate,” President
Albert Karnig said in a prepared statement. “If
the allegations are indeed true, this is beyond
disappointing.”
Deputy District Attorney Steven D. Sanchez said
two lawyers contacted by Kinzey had called his
office, saying the professor wanted to know what
the bail amount would be if he turned himself in.
No bail amount has been set because Kinzey is a
fugitive, Sanchez said. As of Thursday evening, Kinzey
remained at large.
Kinzey, who has taught at the university for 10
years, has a doctorate degree from the University
of Toledo, a master’s degree from Indiana State
University and a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State
University, Michigan.
His father, Hank Kinzey of Rochester Hills, Mich.,
said he was “sick to my stomach” after learning about
the allegations from a newspaper reporter Thursday
afternoon.
“My son is a Christian. He’s a good father of a good
little girl,” his father said. “My son doesn’t drink. My
son doesn’t smoke. I don’t get it. He’s a Ph.D.”
The father said went on a motorcycle ride with
his son just a month ago in Michigan, and admitted
having some concerns when his son told him years
ago that he had joined a “motorcycle club.”
“I was surprised that he joined that club lifestyle,
but he always kept it away from work,” Hank Kinzey
said.
The professor has a young daughter from a
previous marriage, and never got into trouble
growing up, his father said.
Along with allegedly being president of the
mountain chapter of the Devils Diciples motorcycle
club, county records show that Kinzey organized
the San Bernardino-based “Saxon Motorcycle Club”
in 2006. An article posted on the national website
of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club _ whose
members were immortalized by the 1953 movie
“The Wild One”, starring Marlon Brando also
described how Kinzey revived the Los Angeles area
chapter of the Boozefighters club. Kinzey is referred
to as “Skinz.”
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Minecraft- Be there or be square!
Music and Sound effects 6/10
By Aaron Bressler
Released on PC and Mac
The game’s weakest links are its music and audio. The
music, while pretty, lacks any sort of drive or emotion
and really seems to be glorified elevator music. The
music also seems to be unreliable; one can go an hour
before a new song will play, leaving the player in total
silence. Minecraft’s sound effects are much better. Each
action has a unique and instantly recognizable sound.
However, it can be difficult to tell the difference between
some things because they use the same sound for two
different actions. Overall the sound is effective in its
simplicity but also limited by it.
Minecraft is an interesting game in that it has sold more
than 3 million copies despite being incomplete. Minecraft
is still in the beta stage and yet it is one of the most
popular games available, and for good reason. Minecraft
has the building blocks of an absolutely amazing game with
only its lack of polish to hold it back.
Graphics 7/10
The first thing you notice when you boot up the game
is its signature style. The game is very colorful, varied and
interesting yet incredibly simple. Everything, from the
landscape to your character, is made of various colored
blocks. This simple approach makes it easy to produce
massive landscapes on the simplest computer. However,
this also means the game is somewhat limited. Nothing is
round and the landscape can be a bit awkward. Since the
world is randomly generated each time you start a new
game you will never see the same mountain or desert
twice. This also means you occasionally find unusual
formations, such as a lake two squares wide and twenty
deep.
Multiplayer 7/10
Minecraft’s multiplayer function is effectively the
same as the rest of the game. The only difference is the
ability to modify the settings, such as the ability to fly
or whether or not TNT blocks explode. The biggest
problems the game faces are the lag from too many
players on the same server, and players who destroy
other people’s creations for their own amusement.
These players can ruin weeks of effort and everyone’s
fun.
Replay Value 10/10
Mechanics and design 9/10
Due to the completely random nature of the game
and the endless number of modifications available
Minecraft is a game you can play for months before
you get tired of it. The game is a whole new experience
each time you start with the environment providing
new challenges. Because the game is an open source
work, the entire community can create modifications to
change the game. Some are simple visual upgrades while
others turn Minecraft into an entirely different game.
While some are obviously better made than others, the
community has produced a surprisingly large number of
excellent mods.
The best feature of Minecraft is the mechanics.
Everything works well with almost no glitches or bugs. The
game’s creative mode allows the player to build anything
and everything imaginable, from massive replicas of
skyscrapers to working roller coasters. The survival mode
makes the player think on their feet, and struggle against
the environment to survive and thrive. In this mode you
feel a real sense of accomplishment because you had to
work for your accomplishments and survive night after
night of vicious monsters. Minecraft gives the player
total freedom. Free of the restrictions of a story or plot
this game is the essence of the sandbox game. The only
disadvantage is that some players will feel lost without the
usual direction provided in games. Unfortunately, Minecraft
lacks a tutorial to show new players how to survive or use
the complex crafting system.
Overall 8.5/10
Illustration by Emory Jacobs
Minecraft is very close to being a flawless experience,
but is held back by its simplicity and lack of polish. With
a relatively small price tag of about $20 it is well worth
the money and getting it now will get you a lot of perks
when the game is completed. Get this game now and see
what everyone else has been talking about.
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Munch on History: A Labor of Love
Sept. 13 - Corner of Bradford and
Arsenal Avenues
Come by and hear about the history of
Labor Day at 12:15 p.m. Bring a bag
lunch. Drinks and ice will provided by
the Cape Fear Museum.
Carnival of Madness 2011
Sept. 14 - Crown Coliseum
Come out at 6 p.m. and hear your
favorite bands. The tour will include
Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge
and more.
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By Tria Detz
On September 7, the Cape Fear Blood Some conditions that will keep you from donating blood are:
Donor Center arrived for a blood drive.
• Body piercings done in the last year
The center needs approximately 1200
donors each month to meet the minimum
• Tattoos done in another state or in a non-licensed tattoo parlor within the last
year
requirements.
“Methodist University students really
• Recent surgery
helped out.” said Mary Fisher, a blood drive
worker, in regards to reaching their goal of
• Antibiotics used in the past 24 hours
donated blood.
Before coming to Methodist University,
• Having a cold or flu
the Cape Fear Blood Donor Center was
• Pregnancy (allowed six weeks after giving birth)
below the minimum for several types of
blood. The blood collected is given only to
• Tooth extractions in past 72 hours
hospitals and clinics in Cumberland County.
You cannot donate blood at all if you have:
• Abnormal bleeding tendencies,
hemophilia
•
Sickle cell anemia
Cumberland County Agricultural
Fair
Sept. 15 - Cumberland County
Coliseum Complex
Come out and see exhibits on
agriculture, business and more. Times
are to be announced. Come and enjoy
one of the best county fairs in North
Carolina.
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High-risk for AIDS
•
Internal
cancer,
leukemia,
lymphomas or any malignancy
(skin cancer not included)
•
Positive for HEP B virus
•
Liver or lung Diseases (asthma
okay if asymptomatic)
8th Annual Blues Showcase
Sept. 18 - 300 Maiden Lane
Musicians such as Lakota John &
Friends, D.C. Collins and guest artists
will be showcasing their soulful style
from 1 to 6 p.m.
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Traveled to European countries
between 1980-1996 (CJD)
•
Receiving blood within the past year
•
Having a vaccine or shot recently
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Having been in the US for less than a year
Blood type
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Cape Fear Botanical Gardens Big
Bug Exhibits
Sept. 21 - Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
Come and see the natural scultures at
the garden. The exhibit will stay open
through Dec. 31 and opens at Noon.
33rd Annual International Folk
Festival
Sept. 23-25 - Festival Park
See some live entertainment and
eat some international cuisine at the
festival. Events begin at 11 am.
There are many more events happening
around Fayetteville for all interests.
The Fayetteville Visitors’ Bureau lists
a community calendar which can be
found at www.visitfayettevillenc.com.
Photo by Aaron Bressler
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Lucky Students Win Big at Casino Night
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Fun Spread
Photo by Erik Alegria
By Aaron Bressler
Exicted shouts filled the Berns Student Center
as students frantically bid their ‘hard earned
money’ to earn the prizes offered at this year’s
casino night. The noise level only grew as the
more desirable prizes were revealed. Everything
from laundry detergent and soda to an Android
tablet were up for grabs August 31. The hours
leading up to the auction were just as tense,
with the students all trying their luck to see
if they could win enough money to get the
prize they wanted. Students played blackjack,
Texas hold ‘em, roulette, craps and the money
wheel as a pair of dueling pianos fought in the
background. More than 400 students could be
heard around the room crying out in triumph or
despair as they won and lost their chips.
One of the more successful players there that
night was Stephen “Cowboy” Perry, a junior and
elementary education major. He has attended
casino night three years running, and his best
game that night was Texas hold ‘em winning, at
one point, a $70,000 pot.
“[Gambling] is give and take,” Cowboy said.
“Some people just don’t know what they’re
doing.”
Each of the students were given $10,000 to
start with and by 11 cashed in their chips and
begun the bidding process. The Droid tablet
was won by a student in a bidding war that
reached $2.5 million. A 24 pack of soda went for
$600,000. Members of SAC were not allowed
to bid on the tablet but were allowed to bid on
the smaller items. Erin Somar, an undeclared
sophomore, was one of the members of SAC
and helped run the event.
“Because there is so many of us, and we work
so well together it took us like 20 minutes to
set up, and will take like 15 to take down.”
Somar said.
She and the other SAC members ran the
tables, collected the money and helped run the
auction afterwards. Led by Doris Jackson, head
of SAC, they kept the event running smoothly
for the tenth year running. This year the dueling
pianos were added, and the auction replaced the
usual raffle. Jackson thought that the auction
went well, but is thinking about bringing in
a professional auctioneer next time, as the
auction was at times chaotic. The auction was
introduced because of the larger prizes, and
because they thought it would be more fun.
There were complaints by many students that
the auction was inflated and dominated by a
small group of high rollers. When asked if she
thought that had happened Jackson agreed.
“They played all night, they played hard…
that’s what they did, there’s nothing we can do
about that.” Jackson said.
Overall, casino night seemed to be a fun and
interesting diversion that most students enjoyed.
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A Ninja Appears!
Dear Campus Ninja,
Last week I woke up late for class, so I decided to drive
up to the parking lot in front of Clark. I had just parked
my car when a security officer walked up, telling me
I couldn’t park there and that the lot is reserved for
commuters. I drove back down to the Berns parking
lot, but it was full. I drove all around campus, but every
parking lot close to my class was full. Finally, I gave
up and parked by Pearce, running the whole way to
Trustees. I was fifteen minutes late! How do I find a
parking spot without parking in Trustees? And how do
you deal with the parking, if you’re not a commuter?
Sincerely, Tired and Tardy
Tired and Tardy,
I’ve never dealt with finding a parking spot as a resident on campus
because, as a ninja, I am always intimately aware of the flow of time,
so I instinctively wake up hours before class in order to do my morning
exercises and have a hearty ninja’s breakfast of Pop-Tarts and chocolate
milk. I also don’t own a car, since I can easily teleport where I need to go.
The best thing to do when you’re late is to go directly to class. It takes
more time for you to get your car than it does to just walk fast.
Drive By: Hadley Maskovich
By Aaron Bressler
We recently found Hadley Maskovich under the bell tower. She is a
sophomore elementary education major. Part of her motivation is her
family. Originally from outside Chicago, her mother is a principal and her
aunt is a teacher. A transfer student from Indiana Perdue University, she
finds Methodist University friendlier.
“There are a lot more activities here” Maskovich said
She hasn’t gone to the cafeteria yet, but she hopes they will have
enough pizza, possibly in pink, her favorite color. However, what she
wants most is to see is her favorite actress, Jennifer Aniston. Her only
complaint was the parking.
“It’s hard to find parking around here” said Maskovich.
As a commuter, she does have to drive through the traffic and
construction. However, she lives near enough that the commute is fairly
easy. When asked what her favorite quote was, she only had this to say:
“Live like you’ll die today.”
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Campus Ninja!
I hate going through the traffic light into campus! Traffic
is always horrible when I get there, and just when I
think I can make the turn, another car speeds by. I’ve
also heard about all the accidents that happen from cars
turning in. I don’t want to lose my baby! Most times, I
wait until all the lights turn yellow, and turn onto campus
right before the light changes to red. I don’t know what
else to do! How do you deal with making the treacherous
turn onto campus?
From, Yellow with Fear
Yellow with Fear,
This is another problem that I don’t deal with. Even
when I drive, I use my abilities to slow time enough so I can make the
turn comfortably. I remember once I slowed time so much that I got
out, changed a tire on an eighteen-wheeler, grabbed a pizza from Dino’s
(covered with bacon, of course), rescued kittens from a storm drain, got
back in the car, took the kittens to a shelter, then returned to make the
turn onto campus. My suggestion is to wait until you feel a break is big
enough to take. Another suggestion is to go to the next light and turn onto
the road that goes behind the PA buildings. If you are late to class, explain
that you were stuck at the light and did not want to cause an accident.
Most professors understand the dangers of that turn, since a lot make it
themselves.
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Butterflies
By: Tria Detz
butterflies are every where
making children smile and laugh
when they land on you
you feel them kissing your skin
they show us god’s loving embrace
butterflies remind us god is here
holding your hand
when you are scared
butterflies fly away
taking our love away to heaven
to the children playing there
Children’s laugh and love fill the air
as they chase the butterflies
Reminding us of people in heaven
that one day we will be a family
god’s children forever in heaven’s peace
we will live and fly in god’s eye
like his beautiful butterflies
Jesus Christ the Messiah
By: Lacey Truelove
Jesus
Friend of His precious Father, John the Baptist and the 12 disciples
All-powerful, all-knowing, holy, and righteous
Redeemer
Lover of you, me, and the remainder of all creation
Who felt love for all people, compassion when He died for us, and pain as He was nailed upon the cross
Who came to earth, was buried in a tomb, and rose to reign forever in Heaven
Who needed to spread the word, shed His blood, and serve as a human sacrifice
Who feared no evil, no wickedness, and no iniquity
Who gave His last ounce of strength, His life for mankind, and His blood for a precious price
Who longed to undo the work of Satan, conquer sin, and restore the fellowship of mankind with the Almighty
Who would like to have seen peace between people, love among all, and compassion in every man’s heart
Savior
Residing at the right hand of our Father in Heaven for the
past 2011 years
Christ the Messiah
Illustration by Emory Jacobs
Life is Like a Pen
By Gabbie Isaac
Art by Aaron Bressler
If any student would like to submit lyrics, poems, works of art, or short stories please submit to Ndetz@student.methodist.edu.
Life is like a pen from the corner store
More youthful and vibrant than ever before
But after a while our ink starts to fade
By cruel fate we’ve been betrayed
The good times the bad times all come in a flurry
The moments go by as if in a hurry
Stay a while please linger with me
Until my good Lord I soon shall see
I’m on my way to the sweet by and by
To that great recycling bin in the sky
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Volume 51, issue 1
Butterflies
By: Tria Detz
butterflies are every where
making children smile and laugh
when they land on you
you feel them kissing your skin
they show us god’s loving embrace
butterflies remind us god is here
holding your hand
when you are scared
butterflies fly away
taking our love away to heaven
to the children playing there
Children’s laugh and love fill the air
as they chase the butterflies
Reminding us of people in heaven
that one day we will be a family
god’s children forever in heaven’s peace
we will live and fly in god’s eye
like his beautiful butterflies
Jesus Christ the Messiah
By: Lacey Truelove
Jesus
Friend of His precious Father, John the Baptist and the 12 disciples
All-powerful, all-knowing, holy, and righteous
Redeemer
Lover of you, me, and the remainder of all creation
Who felt love for all people, compassion when He died for us, and pain as He was nailed upon the cross
Who came to earth, was buried in a tomb, and rose to reign forever in Heaven
Who needed to spread the word, shed His blood, and serve as a human sacrifice
Who feared no evil, no wickedness, and no iniquity
Who gave His last ounce of strength, His life for mankind, and His blood for a precious price
Who longed to undo the work of Satan, conquer sin, and restore the fellowship of mankind with the Almighty
Who would like to have seen peace between people, love among all, and compassion in every man’s heart
Savior
Residing at the right hand of our Father in Heaven for the
past 2011 years
Christ the Messiah
Illustration by Emory Jacobs
Life is Like a Pen
By Gabbie Isaac
Art by Aaron Bressler
If any student would like to submit lyrics, poems, works of art, or short stories please submit to Ndetz@student.methodist.edu.
Life is like a pen from the corner store
More youthful and vibrant than ever before
But after a while our ink starts to fade
By cruel fate we’ve been betrayed
The good times the bad times all come in a flurry
The moments go by as if in a hurry
Stay a while please linger with me
Until my good Lord I soon shall see
I’m on my way to the sweet by and by
To that great recycling bin in the sky
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A Ninja Appears!
Dear Campus Ninja,
Last week I woke up late for class, so I decided to drive
up to the parking lot in front of Clark. I had just parked
my car when a security officer walked up, telling me
I couldn’t park there and that the lot is reserved for
commuters. I drove back down to the Berns parking
lot, but it was full. I drove all around campus, but every
parking lot close to my class was full. Finally, I gave
up and parked by Pearce, running the whole way to
Trustees. I was fifteen minutes late! How do I find a
parking spot without parking in Trustees? And how do
you deal with the parking, if you’re not a commuter?
Sincerely, Tired and Tardy
Tired and Tardy,
I’ve never dealt with finding a parking spot as a resident on campus
because, as a ninja, I am always intimately aware of the flow of time,
so I instinctively wake up hours before class in order to do my morning
exercises and have a hearty ninja’s breakfast of Pop-Tarts and chocolate
milk. I also don’t own a car, since I can easily teleport where I need to go.
The best thing to do when you’re late is to go directly to class. It takes
more time for you to get your car than it does to just walk fast.
Drive By: Hadley Maskovich
By Aaron Bressler
We recently found Hadley Maskovich under the bell tower. She is a
sophomore elementary education major. Part of her motivation is her
family. Originally from outside Chicago, her mother is a principal and her
aunt is a teacher. A transfer student from Indiana Perdue University, she
finds Methodist University friendlier.
“There are a lot more activities here” Maskovich said
She hasn’t gone to the cafeteria yet, but she hopes they will have
enough pizza, possibly in pink, her favorite color. However, what she
wants most is to see is her favorite actress, Jennifer Aniston. Her only
complaint was the parking.
“It’s hard to find parking around here” said Maskovich.
As a commuter, she does have to drive through the traffic and
construction. However, she lives near enough that the commute is fairly
easy. When asked what her favorite quote was, she only had this to say:
“Live like you’ll die today.”
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Campus Ninja!
I hate going through the traffic light into campus! Traffic
is always horrible when I get there, and just when I
think I can make the turn, another car speeds by. I’ve
also heard about all the accidents that happen from cars
turning in. I don’t want to lose my baby! Most times, I
wait until all the lights turn yellow, and turn onto campus
right before the light changes to red. I don’t know what
else to do! How do you deal with making the treacherous
turn onto campus?
From, Yellow with Fear
Yellow with Fear,
This is another problem that I don’t deal with. Even
when I drive, I use my abilities to slow time enough so I can make the
turn comfortably. I remember once I slowed time so much that I got
out, changed a tire on an eighteen-wheeler, grabbed a pizza from Dino’s
(covered with bacon, of course), rescued kittens from a storm drain, got
back in the car, took the kittens to a shelter, then returned to make the
turn onto campus. My suggestion is to wait until you feel a break is big
enough to take. Another suggestion is to go to the next light and turn onto
the road that goes behind the PA buildings. If you are late to class, explain
that you were stuck at the light and did not want to cause an accident.
Most professors understand the dangers of that turn, since a lot make it
themselves.
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Lucky Students Win Big at Casino Night
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Fun Spread
Photo by Erik Alegria
By Aaron Bressler
Exicted shouts filled the Berns Student Center
as students frantically bid their ‘hard earned
money’ to earn the prizes offered at this year’s
casino night. The noise level only grew as the
more desirable prizes were revealed. Everything
from laundry detergent and soda to an Android
tablet were up for grabs August 31. The hours
leading up to the auction were just as tense,
with the students all trying their luck to see
if they could win enough money to get the
prize they wanted. Students played blackjack,
Texas hold ‘em, roulette, craps and the money
wheel as a pair of dueling pianos fought in the
background. More than 400 students could be
heard around the room crying out in triumph or
despair as they won and lost their chips.
One of the more successful players there that
night was Stephen “Cowboy” Perry, a junior and
elementary education major. He has attended
casino night three years running, and his best
game that night was Texas hold ‘em winning, at
one point, a $70,000 pot.
“[Gambling] is give and take,” Cowboy said.
“Some people just don’t know what they’re
doing.”
Each of the students were given $10,000 to
start with and by 11 cashed in their chips and
begun the bidding process. The Droid tablet
was won by a student in a bidding war that
reached $2.5 million. A 24 pack of soda went for
$600,000. Members of SAC were not allowed
to bid on the tablet but were allowed to bid on
the smaller items. Erin Somar, an undeclared
sophomore, was one of the members of SAC
and helped run the event.
“Because there is so many of us, and we work
so well together it took us like 20 minutes to
set up, and will take like 15 to take down.”
Somar said.
She and the other SAC members ran the
tables, collected the money and helped run the
auction afterwards. Led by Doris Jackson, head
of SAC, they kept the event running smoothly
for the tenth year running. This year the dueling
pianos were added, and the auction replaced the
usual raffle. Jackson thought that the auction
went well, but is thinking about bringing in
a professional auctioneer next time, as the
auction was at times chaotic. The auction was
introduced because of the larger prizes, and
because they thought it would be more fun.
There were complaints by many students that
the auction was inflated and dominated by a
small group of high rollers. When asked if she
thought that had happened Jackson agreed.
“They played all night, they played hard…
that’s what they did, there’s nothing we can do
about that.” Jackson said.
Overall, casino night seemed to be a fun and
interesting diversion that most students enjoyed.
The bird’s the word
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Minecraft- Be there or be square!
Music and Sound effects 6/10
By Aaron Bressler
Released on PC and Mac
The game’s weakest links are its music and audio. The
music, while pretty, lacks any sort of drive or emotion
and really seems to be glorified elevator music. The
music also seems to be unreliable; one can go an hour
before a new song will play, leaving the player in total
silence. Minecraft’s sound effects are much better. Each
action has a unique and instantly recognizable sound.
However, it can be difficult to tell the difference between
some things because they use the same sound for two
different actions. Overall the sound is effective in its
simplicity but also limited by it.
Minecraft is an interesting game in that it has sold more
than 3 million copies despite being incomplete. Minecraft
is still in the beta stage and yet it is one of the most
popular games available, and for good reason. Minecraft
has the building blocks of an absolutely amazing game with
only its lack of polish to hold it back.
Graphics 7/10
The first thing you notice when you boot up the game
is its signature style. The game is very colorful, varied and
interesting yet incredibly simple. Everything, from the
landscape to your character, is made of various colored
blocks. This simple approach makes it easy to produce
massive landscapes on the simplest computer. However,
this also means the game is somewhat limited. Nothing is
round and the landscape can be a bit awkward. Since the
world is randomly generated each time you start a new
game you will never see the same mountain or desert
twice. This also means you occasionally find unusual
formations, such as a lake two squares wide and twenty
deep.
Multiplayer 7/10
Minecraft’s multiplayer function is effectively the
same as the rest of the game. The only difference is the
ability to modify the settings, such as the ability to fly
or whether or not TNT blocks explode. The biggest
problems the game faces are the lag from too many
players on the same server, and players who destroy
other people’s creations for their own amusement.
These players can ruin weeks of effort and everyone’s
fun.
Replay Value 10/10
Mechanics and design 9/10
Due to the completely random nature of the game
and the endless number of modifications available
Minecraft is a game you can play for months before
you get tired of it. The game is a whole new experience
each time you start with the environment providing
new challenges. Because the game is an open source
work, the entire community can create modifications to
change the game. Some are simple visual upgrades while
others turn Minecraft into an entirely different game.
While some are obviously better made than others, the
community has produced a surprisingly large number of
excellent mods.
The best feature of Minecraft is the mechanics.
Everything works well with almost no glitches or bugs. The
game’s creative mode allows the player to build anything
and everything imaginable, from massive replicas of
skyscrapers to working roller coasters. The survival mode
makes the player think on their feet, and struggle against
the environment to survive and thrive. In this mode you
feel a real sense of accomplishment because you had to
work for your accomplishments and survive night after
night of vicious monsters. Minecraft gives the player
total freedom. Free of the restrictions of a story or plot
this game is the essence of the sandbox game. The only
disadvantage is that some players will feel lost without the
usual direction provided in games. Unfortunately, Minecraft
lacks a tutorial to show new players how to survive or use
the complex crafting system.
Overall 8.5/10
Illustration by Emory Jacobs
Minecraft is very close to being a flawless experience,
but is held back by its simplicity and lack of polish. With
a relatively small price tag of about $20 it is well worth
the money and getting it now will get you a lot of perks
when the game is completed. Get this game now and see
what everyone else has been talking about.
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Events
On the
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Munch on History: A Labor of Love
Sept. 13 - Corner of Bradford and
Arsenal Avenues
Come by and hear about the history of
Labor Day at 12:15 p.m. Bring a bag
lunch. Drinks and ice will provided by
the Cape Fear Museum.
Carnival of Madness 2011
Sept. 14 - Crown Coliseum
Come out at 6 p.m. and hear your
favorite bands. The tour will include
Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge
and more.
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By Tria Detz
On September 7, the Cape Fear Blood Some conditions that will keep you from donating blood are:
Donor Center arrived for a blood drive.
• Body piercings done in the last year
The center needs approximately 1200
donors each month to meet the minimum
• Tattoos done in another state or in a non-licensed tattoo parlor within the last
year
requirements.
“Methodist University students really
• Recent surgery
helped out.” said Mary Fisher, a blood drive
worker, in regards to reaching their goal of
• Antibiotics used in the past 24 hours
donated blood.
Before coming to Methodist University,
• Having a cold or flu
the Cape Fear Blood Donor Center was
• Pregnancy (allowed six weeks after giving birth)
below the minimum for several types of
blood. The blood collected is given only to
• Tooth extractions in past 72 hours
hospitals and clinics in Cumberland County.
You cannot donate blood at all if you have:
• Abnormal bleeding tendencies,
hemophilia
•
Sickle cell anemia
Cumberland County Agricultural
Fair
Sept. 15 - Cumberland County
Coliseum Complex
Come out and see exhibits on
agriculture, business and more. Times
are to be announced. Come and enjoy
one of the best county fairs in North
Carolina.
•
High-risk for AIDS
•
Internal
cancer,
leukemia,
lymphomas or any malignancy
(skin cancer not included)
•
Positive for HEP B virus
•
Liver or lung Diseases (asthma
okay if asymptomatic)
8th Annual Blues Showcase
Sept. 18 - 300 Maiden Lane
Musicians such as Lakota John &
Friends, D.C. Collins and guest artists
will be showcasing their soulful style
from 1 to 6 p.m.
•
Traveled to European countries
between 1980-1996 (CJD)
•
Receiving blood within the past year
•
Having a vaccine or shot recently
•
Having been in the US for less than a year
Blood type
O+
O
A+
A
B+
B
AB+
AB
Blood drive results
Had on 9/6/11
107
40
106
31
13
2
0
1
Minimum needed
120
40
120
10
40
10
2
2
Cape Fear Botanical Gardens Big
Bug Exhibits
Sept. 21 - Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
Come and see the natural scultures at
the garden. The exhibit will stay open
through Dec. 31 and opens at Noon.
33rd Annual International Folk
Festival
Sept. 23-25 - Festival Park
See some live entertainment and
eat some international cuisine at the
festival. Events begin at 11 am.
There are many more events happening
around Fayetteville for all interests.
The Fayetteville Visitors’ Bureau lists
a community calendar which can be
found at www.visitfayettevillenc.com.
Photo by Aaron Bressler
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News
Volume 51, issue 1
Extreme Makeover
Methodist Edition
Editor-in-Chief
Erik Alegria
Around
Campus
Opinions Editor
Aaron Bressler
Graphics Team
Emory Jacobs
Gabbie Isaac
Opening Convocation
Sept. 12 - Reeves Auditorium
It all begins at 11 am. Come to
hear student musicians and special
speakers.
Sports Team
Ravan Sheppard
Staff Writers
Tria Detz
Lakeisha Story
Nicolas Namburete
Photographers
Francisca Frisone
Aaron Casteel
Photo of trustees new air conditioning units by Aaron Bressler
By Nicolas Namburete
smallTALK is the
student-run newspaper
of Methodist University.
It is published every
other week throughout
the school year. The
newspaper is editorially
independent
of
Methodist University,
and any ideas and
opinions
expressed
herein do not necessarily
reflect the views and
opinions of the faculty,
staff and administration
of Methodist University.
smallTALK welcomes
Letters to the Editor. All
letters
should
be
delivered to the Student
Media office on the first
floor of Bern’s Student
Center or sent via e-mail
to smalltalkmu@yahoo.
com. Story suggestions
should be sent to the
same address.
Students can join
smallTALK at any point
in the school year.
Meetings are every
Monday at 5 p.m. in
Chris’s house.
Initial
copies
of
smallTALK are free.
Additional copies are 50
cents each.
Upcoming
Returning students and faculty
members will notice the wide
range of improvements made to
the Methodist University campus
over the summer. From the
residence halls to the classrooms,
more than one million dollars was
put to use for the school’s benefit.
The Trustees building now has
individual air conditioning units as
opposed to the single unit system
that was being used since the
building was originally built. Along
with the air conditioning, new tiles
have been placed in the hallways
as well as newer furniture in some
classrooms.
The ‘Old 4’ (Weaver, Garber,
Sanford and Cumberland Hall)
were also included in the
improvement plan. They were
“high on the list of priorities” said
Gene Clayton, the Vice President
of Business Affairs. Because the
‘Old 4’ are more than 50 years
old, they were the first major
upgrades of the summer. New
doors were built, hot water
tanks were replaced, laundry
rooms were fully refurbished and
more than 250 new mattresses
were purchased. The ‘Old 4’
received a fresh coat of paint,
new carpets and lobby furniture.
$45,000 was spent on painting
per building. The Commons and
McLean apartments were fitted
with new furniture and electronic
appliances. A visible improvement
is the new signs for the ‘Old 4,’
West and Pearce halls.
Weaver Hall, the all-female
residence hall, benefitted
from improved individual air
conditioning units. It was the last
of the ‘Old 4’ halls to receive the
new units.
The students will not be the
only ones benefitting from the
improvements. There are 6 new
faculty offices in the Reeves
School of Business. The Alumni
dining room also received new
furniture, carpets and a paint job.
Gene Clayton believes that “it
is nice that faculty members are
happy, but the students benefit
more from the improvements…”
The improvements came
with a price. The budget for
improvement or ‘deferred
maintenance’ (according to Gene
Clayton) was one million dollars.
The Greek village houses
required $1 million apiece to be
constructed and furnished.
The funds came from a cash
reserve which is made up of
unrestricted donations (free
for any use), yearly operating
surpluses, tax exempt bonds
(amounting to $28 million) and an
accumulated budget derived from
the yearly operating surpluses.
Gene Clayton also mentioned
that, “Had we not had the cash
reserve, we would not have
undergone the projects or we
would have had to borrow the
money”.
According to Gene Clayton
we will be seeing more of the
individual air conditioning units
being built in, the Reeves School
of Business, Old Science Building,
Horner Administration Building
and the Old Wing of the Library.
Apart from the air conditioning,
the new asphalt around campus
will be completed as the school
now is only 25% along. The
seating in the Reeves, and H222
auditoriums will also be renewed
thus making lectures more
comfortable for the attendees.
A solution is yet to be found for
the issue with the gates of the
Commons apartments.
MBA Open House
Sept. 12 - Yarborough Auditorium,
Clark Hall
The MBA program will be hosting
its open house in the Reeves School
of business at 6 p.m.
Recycled Percussion Concert
Sept. 12 - Reeves Auditorium
Recycled Percussion takes the
musical style of the New York
subways and turns it into a
performance to remember. Come to
the auditorium at 8 p.m.
Presentation by author Adam
Shepard
Sept. 16 - Reeves Auditorium
The presentation will begin at 11 am
and the admission is one canned or
perishable food item.
Percussion Recital
Sept. 16 - Hensdale Chapel
The recital will start at 7:30 p.m. and
will feature Don Parker.
NC Symphony Concert
Sept. 16-Reeves Auditorium
The concert will begin at 8 p.m.
Family week
Sept. 23-25 - Methodist University
Come out to shop, eat and watch the
game. Any hey, bring the family.
More information can be found on
the university website.
More events can be found in the SAC
calendar or on the university website
at www.methodist.edu.
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College professor allegedly led motorcycle gang, drug ring
By Phil Willon courtesy of MCTcampus.
A veteran professor at California State University,
San Bernardino, who chaired academic committees,
tweeted his concerns about child obesity and lived
quietly in a well-trimmed neighborhood, stands
accused of living a shadow life of a heavily armed
biker-gang drug dealer.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff on Thursday
said Stephen J. Kinzey, a 43-year-old kinesiology
professor, allegedly led a local chapter of the
“Devils Diciples Outlaw” motorcycle gang and a
methamphetamine drug operation that brought in
tens of thousands of dollars in drug money.
Authorities arrested nine suspected midlevel and
street-level dealers involved in the drug ring shortly
after raiding Kinzey’s home, where they allegedly
found more than a pound of methamphetamine,
rifles, handguns, body armor, and leather biker vests
and other biker paraphernalia.
Kinzey remains a fugitive and is considered armed
and dangerous, officials said.
During Friday’s raid, detectives arrested Kinzey’s
live-in girlfriend, Holly V. Robinson, 33, a 2005 Cal
State San Bernardino graduate. She is accused
of being Kinzey’s “business partner” in the drug
operation and faces methamphetamine distribution
charges, and has been released on bail. Police
also found an undisclosed amount of cash at the
couples’ house and said all the guns recovered were
unregistered.
“To have an associate professor who is a
member of the Devils Diciples and allegedly dealing
methamphetamine is quite alarming. I mean, it’s
unusual to say the least,” Sheriff Rod Hoops said at a
news conference in San Bernardino.
Lead Detective Jason Rosenbaum said the joint
Sheriff-FBI investigation began with a drug bust in the
San Bernardino area six months ago and led quickly
to the professor.
The drugs were sold through a network of
dealers in the cities of San Bernardino, Highland
and Redlands and the community of Mentone. The
investigation is “still ongoing” about the possible sale
of drugs on the college campus, Rosenbaum said.
The president of Cal State San Bernardino pledged
the university’s full cooperation.
“Our university police department and the entire
campus community, as relevant, will work as closely
as possible with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s
Department to assist with the investigation to help
assure that all the facts are accurate,” President
Albert Karnig said in a prepared statement. “If
the allegations are indeed true, this is beyond
disappointing.”
Deputy District Attorney Steven D. Sanchez said
two lawyers contacted by Kinzey had called his
office, saying the professor wanted to know what
the bail amount would be if he turned himself in.
No bail amount has been set because Kinzey is a
fugitive, Sanchez said. As of Thursday evening, Kinzey
remained at large.
Kinzey, who has taught at the university for 10
years, has a doctorate degree from the University
of Toledo, a master’s degree from Indiana State
University and a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State
University, Michigan.
His father, Hank Kinzey of Rochester Hills, Mich.,
said he was “sick to my stomach” after learning about
the allegations from a newspaper reporter Thursday
afternoon.
“My son is a Christian. He’s a good father of a good
little girl,” his father said. “My son doesn’t drink. My
son doesn’t smoke. I don’t get it. He’s a Ph.D.”
The father said went on a motorcycle ride with
his son just a month ago in Michigan, and admitted
having some concerns when his son told him years
ago that he had joined a “motorcycle club.”
“I was surprised that he joined that club lifestyle,
but he always kept it away from work,” Hank Kinzey
said.
The professor has a young daughter from a
previous marriage, and never got into trouble
growing up, his father said.
Along with allegedly being president of the
mountain chapter of the Devils Diciples motorcycle
club, county records show that Kinzey organized
the San Bernardino-based “Saxon Motorcycle Club”
in 2006. An article posted on the national website
of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club _ whose
members were immortalized by the 1953 movie
“The Wild One”, starring Marlon Brando also
described how Kinzey revived the Los Angeles area
chapter of the Boozefighters club. Kinzey is referred
to as “Skinz.”
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Welcome to Methodist University!
Although the first few weeks
have already gone by, and you’ve
survived your first encounters with
roommates, homework, cafeteria
food, and hurricanes, there are still
plenty of new places to find, people to
meet, and things to learn. Here are a
few places you may not know of, but
should know of while you’re here:
The Writing Center
I put this first because this place
can save your life! Or your college
career, which is close enough. I also
put this first because I am a Writing
major and I might get extra points
(please?). The Writing Center is your
go-to place for every paper writing
problem. Need ideas? They can help!
Need help with grammar? They can
help! Need proofreading? They can
help! Just to get this straight, they
WILL NOT write your paper for you.
That is called plagiarism and is in your
honor code. They WILL help you raise
your chances of getting a nice shiny ‘A’
on your paper, and we all know you
want that (or at least a ‘B’). Another
important fact is that this isn’t just for
English papers! Anything written can
be checked at the Writing Center. The
Writing Center is located downstairs
in Trustees. Appointments must be
made online or by stopping at the
Writing Center. Beware! Missing an
appointment can cost you use of the
Writing Center.
The Tutoring Center
This is another life-saving place to
put on your list of places to visit. If
you can’t write in French or don’t
know the difference between protons
and electrons, this is the place to go!
Tutors are available for most subjects,
ranging from German to Accounting.
There’s no appointment times, just
check the schedule and bring your
books and materials. Scheduling
for tutors can be found on the MU
website through the Academics page
(click Tutoring Center). The tutoring
center is located downstairs in the
library.
Career Services
Looking for help building a resume?
Need a job? Career Services is just
what you’re looking for! Career
Services is on campus to help you
prepare for finding a job once you have
your degree. Don’t go in your last year
though, because they can also help you
find jobs during the school year. They
also hold workshops to teach what is
necessary for a resume. If you already
have a certain job in mind, set up an
appointment and they’ll help craft
your resume for that job. They also
hold job fairs, in which students can
meet with potential employers. For
job fairs that are off campus, Career
Services sets up transportation to and
from the location, allowing anyone to
go. Services offered and important
announcements can be reached
through the MU website or by visiting
Career Services, which is located
downstairs in Berns, on the side facing
the Riddle Center.
Study Abroad
Thinking about studying abroad? MU
has plenty of opportunities for you to
travel (and they aren’t as expensive as
you think!) There are all kinds of trips
to take through the MU study abroad
programs. Want to go for Spring
Break? There are trips to London and
Guatemala planned (I recommend
the London trip; I went last year and
loved it). Want to go for a semester?
Try an exchange program in Spain.
Never say you couldn’t go because of
funds without checking first! There
are scholarships, grants, and payment
plans for each trip. Stop by the Study
Abroad Office in Berns Rm.14 (Right
outside the Lion’s Den) to pick
up brochures and talk to Michelle
Garayua, or fill out the form online to
receive an email with information on
upcoming trips.
These are just a few places to look
into during your time at Methodist.
Check the next issue for new places,
people, or events!