Games approach Students work diligently in preparation for Green and White Weekend.

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sENiOr staff WritEr The Northeastern Student Government Association was notified that several hazards were possibly threatening campus health. Shawnee Street Theater is closed due to the presence of asbestos in the facility and other safety hazards. Students have tried to address this matter through traditional channels, hoping for communication and accountability, and none of those seem to be working, said Christopher Rudick, Oolagah senior and chair of NSGAs research committee on safety compliance. So now we are trying to raise awareness through a public campaign. Monday, students launched an awareness campaign that utilized social media such as Facebook and change.org. The students involved also handed out fliers directing students to the Facebook group Students for Safety and Transparency. We know there was a preliminary report in November 2011 about Shawnee Street Theater, that reported several fire code violations, such as mold, exposed wires, asbestos, hanging bulbs hanging onto coat racks as well as ceiling tiles and insulation that had fallen down, said Rudick. The official date on the audit however was Jan.16, NSGA received this information Feb. 14, and then NSGA passed a resolution Feb. 15 about this issue and Shawnee Street Theater was closed after that. Tim Foutch, vice president of operations, overseer of the public safety office did not wish to comment. Patti Buhl, director of public safety and Jonathan Asbill, assistant director of capital projects and planning however, explained the situation. NIOSH 7400 air monitoring for airborne asbestos test were received on March 12, 2012 and all results returned a concentration significantly below state and federal guidelines, said Asbill. Asbill said his responsibility was to ensure that the building was a safe and secure environment for student and the general public. He said that he was working closely with the university administration, student representatives, and several faculty groups to determine the most effective solution. The Shawnee Street Theater facility has some challenges, the

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theater is no longer in use and the vast majority of theatre activities have been moved out of the entire facility, said Mike Chanslor, interim dean of the college of liberal arts. All classes utilizing the

theater space have been relocated and the Operations personnel of the university are working hard to provide a positive resolution to any facilities challenges and the theatre faculty have also done a

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continued from page 1 across campus and at the NSU Playhouse. There is no news on whether or not a new building will be constructed or bought to replace the theater. While the specifics of the final plan are being discussed, the Theatre program will be based out of the NSU Playhouse for the foreseeable future, said Chanslor. The Playhouse is already the performance venue and houses faculty offices. Testing of this nature was not a standard practice in the past but currently it is a university practice to do this type of testing during the purchase process, said Buhl. Asbestos is only dangerous if it is in a disturbed or friable state and there were no friable conditions present that warranted testing, said Buhl. Asbestos was only found in the auditorium ceiling. Health screenings were considered for students and faculty until the results turned up negative for friable asbestos, said Buhl. Afterward, as conditions were found to have been undisturbed health screenings are not necessary. The concern regarding possible dangerous conditions were brought to our attention in January of 2012, said Buhl. To our knowledge no testing, preliminary or otherwise was done in November of 2011. One theater student, Amanda Tharp, Delaware senior expressed her views on the administrations actions. The theater faculty kept students aware and up-to-date on the situation as it unfolded. This gave students the opportunity to adapt and adjust to their situation, said Tharp. Shawnee Street Theatre has been in need of repairs, which can be visibly noticed and have also been addressed by administration, said Tharp. I do not feel uncomfortable or unsafe because logical steps have always been taken and the students safety has always been first priority at NSU. For more information, email gradym@nsuok.edu.

NSU Spring 2012 Teacher Job Fair

4/24/2012 10 a.m. - 4/24/2012 11:30 a.m. Broken Arrow Campus, Administrative Services Building, 2nd Floor, Ballroom, 3100 E. New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 A networking event that allows students to visit with school district administrators and recruiters to discuss employment opportunities and required application process. Graduate schools will also be available to share entrance requirements. Dress professionally and bring resumes. Open Forum: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Visit with district administrators and district recruiters in an informal setting to discuss employment opportunities and application process; visit with graduate school representatives to discuss entrance requirements and application process. Preliminary Interviews: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Interview with school districts of choice. Participants must attend the Open Forum to participate in the afternoon interviews.

NSU receives honor roll recognition

For the third consecutive year, NSU has been named to the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The honor roll is a federal recognition of institutions of higher learning committed to volunteerism, community involvement and service learning. Institutions are evaluated on the scope, innovativeness and effectiveness of student service projects. The percentage of enrollment involved in student service is also considered. NSU is one of nine Oklahoma institutions and 642 nationwide to be named to the roll for 2012. The Corporation for National and Community Service is a government-run organization working to create and assist volunteer networks in the U.S. The corporation works with the Department of Education, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Campus Compact and the American Council on Education to compile the honor roll. For more information about visit the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll website and the National and Community Service website.

AAUW offers scholarship opportunity

The Tahlequah Branch of the American Association of University Women is seeking applications for a $1,000 scholarship and one-year membership in AAUW for a graduate woman enrolled part time or full time at NSU. The applicant must be admitted to the graduate college and have a 3.5 GPA in all graduate course work; or if no graduate hours have been completed, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Applications should be received by Friday, May 4 and can be picked up from Peggy Glenn at the NSU Branscum Alumni Center (southeast corner of Crafton and Cedar Avenues) or by emailing glennsum@ nsuok.edu. The scholarship will be awarded in mid-May and the money dispersed into the scholars NSU account in two equal amounts of $500 each for the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters.

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The NSU Health Fair is today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair offers free health screens and HIV testing. Door prizes are given out hourly and participants do not need to be present to win. Attendants will find local health providers and obtain health info from more 40 vendors. The fair features a Wii Tournament. There is Office Yoga in UC Room 223 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Classes are 30 minutes, no equipment required. Recycling: The Good, The Bad and (Sometimes) The Ugly Dr. Daniel K Benjamin discusses a controversial perspective on recycling Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Webb Auditorium. Benjamin is alumni distinguished professor emeritus at Clemson University, department of economics. He also serves at the Property and Environment Research Center in Bozeman, Mont. The NSU College of Education invites faculty and staff to attend a presentation by dean candidate Dr. Deborah Landry, today from 1 p.m. to 1:45 pm. in the Webb Building, Room 614. This presentation may be viewed at the Broken Arrow campus in BAED 121. Landry is one of three finalists for the deans position in the College of Education. Other candidates will be on campus later this month.

CIEE offers faculty summit in June

The Council for International Educational Exchange is hosting a Faculty Summer Summit at their world headquarters in Portland, Maine in June. Their goal is to bring together faculty from key disciplines at colleges and universities who are experts in their field to reflect on the work of respective global organizations. Through a facilitated summit the participants will discuss trends in the discipline, current barriers to student mobility and ways to enhance the study abroad/international experience of students. The summit will consist of two, two and a half day sessions June 11 through June 15, 2012. Specific program dates will be chosen upon acceptance. Participants will be offered reimbursement for round-trip travel to Portland, Maine, three nights accommodation, meals and hotel parking for this event. The deadline to apply is April 20. This inaugural faculty summit will focus on faculty in the disciplines of Architecture and Design, Engineering, Business and Management, Public Health, International Development, Environmental Sciences, Second Language Acquisition, International Relations and Political Science. The CIEE online application (www.ciee.org) must be completed to participate in the Summer Summit. Questions regarding this event or should be directed to either Emile Marczak (207.553.4033; emarczak@ciee.org) or the NSU Office of International Programs.

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Spring threatens an increase in tornado producing storms

As the spring months roll in, the clouds do the same and with them they bring strong winds, destruction and even death. Oklahoma saw at least 10 tornados this weekend, and more than 100 were spotted nationwide. In Tahlequah, we were lucky enough to have been missed by the deadly and traitorous weather, but others were not so. It was reported at least five Oklahomans lost their lives during the weekend storms. The horrific weather, which included strong winds, tornadoes and even baseball-sized hail left debris and massive damage throughout the region. Throughout the years, homes, businesses and families have been pulled apart from deadly natural disasters. This weekends activity, while emotional, is not uncommon for these parts. The storms which have blown through Oklahoma and surrounding states in recent years have left hundreds without shelter, power or water. As Oklahomans, we have witnessed first hand tornados, wild fires, floods, and earthquakes to just name a few disasters. We have been taught our entire lives how to act during disasters, such as where to seek shelter and how to assist others. We have had large scale productions come to our local schools, much like Travs Wicked Weather, and have been taught the warning signs of tornados. Some of us at NSU have not been so fortunate, while they may be more familiar with earthquakes, floods, hurricanes or even mud slides, we Oklahomans know tornados. For those who might not know what to expect during the next few months in tornado alley we have listed a few tips to help ease your nerves and further your survival during Oklahomas wild weather. Prevention and practice before a storm could be a deciding factor between life and death.

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At home, or in a dorm you should have a tornado plan in place and practice safety drills frequently. It is also important to have a predetermined place to meet with friends or family after a disaster. During a storm you should avoid windows and move to the lowest floor possible, finding shelter in a small center room, such as a bathroom or closet, or under the stairwell. Crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down and cover your head with your hands. Even in a center room, you should cover yourself with some sort of padding like a mattress, pillows, or blankets to protect against falling debris in case the roof and ceiling falls. During a disaster you should

always stay out of elevators, because if the power goes out, you could be trapped. If on campus you should stay away from windows and large open rooms such as gyms and auditoriums. If traveling outside attempt to seek shelter in a sturdy building or lie flat and facedown on low ground, protecting the back of your head with your arms. You should get as far away from trees and cars as you can as they may be blown on to you in a tornado. While these are just a few tips, wild spring weather is no joking matter. We hope the coming months are calm, but if not we hope this information can be beneficial to the public.

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Human trafficking poses real danger for students

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tNE WritEr Human trafficking is a real, present-day danger. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, it is a crime against humanity. NSU will be having a speaker at the Modern Slaves Exist Today on April 19th at 6 p.m. in the U.C. Redbud room. Basically it is to raise awareness of human trafficking, said Felicia Graff, Vinita junior, and how it exists today and is even in Oklahoma. The director of Oklahoma Against Trafficking Humans, Mark Elam, will be the speaker at this event. O.A.T.H. is an organization out of Tulsa that works diligently toward promoting awareness and putting an end to this, said Hail. That is how I learned about this. Oklahoma deals with these types of violent acts and is even a main intersection for these criminals to get slaves across America. Human trafficking is huge in the US and in Oklahoma as well, said Hail. Oklahoma is situated in a prime location with several major interstates and our roads serve as a pipeline for traffickers to transport victims. Students might not realize that they can help prevent this from happening to others. They need to be aware of not only the reality of the problem, but also ways to prevent trafficking from occurring in the first place, said Hail. There are a number of ways for students to educate themselves about human trafficking. Students need to receive the education about human trafficking and what it is about, said Dr. Kathlyn M. Shahan, department chair, assistant professor department of social work. Graff, who heard about human trafficking a year ago, decided to bring this to the campus to help inform students. I feel like a lot of people just dont know about the problem and need to become aware, said Graff. Students can raise awareness and to help stop human trafficking students can check out websites like the O.A.T.H website and other human trafficking sites. Organizations are close to the university and they are always looking for volunteers to help stop this inhumane process. Grassroots organizations exist in our area and have been working for many years to raise awareness and stop this injustice against vulnerable people, said Hail. They would love for NSU students to get involved and work toward abolishing what we know as modern day slavery. Most people do not take the time or are just unaware of this problem and how it happens to individuals. According to oathcoalition. com, foreign and US citizens are recruited or forced into being sex workers. Not only are they being trafficked for sex, but other things like work, child porn, domestic violence, and more. Honestly I didnt know it existed here in America I just thought it was in other countries, said Graff. But, its not. It is here and it is a huge problem, especially among children. Shanan would like for students to be aware that people who are taken into human trafficking literally have not choice, they are forced into it, they are enslaved. Students need to be aware of themselves and their surroundings. ExodusCry.com has a lot of opportunities for people to raise awareness, support teams that actually go and try and bust human traffickers or even join the organizations and help in that process, said Graff. For more information, email stevensk@nsuok.edu.

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NSU delegates attend spring OIL competition

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Understanding politics and government are key parts to being a citizen in the United States. One organization allows majors in the subject of political science and other students who are interested in the subjects to obtain some hands on learning about the legislative process and the Oklahoma state government. I am involved with OIL, because I strongly believe that this

organization provides an avenue for me, as a student, to get handson experience with legislative process, said Daniel McCarty, Tahlequah senior. More specifically, creating and writing pieces of legislation, and building compromises when opposition tries to strike it down. From April 18 to the 22, NSU delegates will be in Oklahoma City for the competition. OIL takes place in the Oklahoma State Capitol and is held every semester. NSU faces off against and forms bonds with universities

from all around the state, including the University of Oklahoma and Oral Roberts University. Students meet every Thursday at 8 p.m., in room 224 of the University Center. Having not attended Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature before, I expect to gain valuable experience that I will be an asset in my future endeavors in the political realm, said McCarty. I have learned the basic skills necessary to build working coalitions on different issues, in order to get enough support to get legislation passed within NSU OIL. McCarty said he thought students that were interested in gaining realistic skills such as public speaking, negotiating with others, and understanding parliamentary procedure should join OIL. You get to meet the best university students Oklahoma has to offer, said Chris Rudick, Oolagah senior. There are opportunities at the conference to meet representatives, senators, and the

journalism program typically offers an internship for winning the journalism competition. We train future leaders, students who will return from the conference with confidence and awareness and these qualities, paired with an increased level of involvement, ensures that the school is enriched as a result. There are five sections in the statewide competition. There is a House of Representatives, a Senate, an executive branch that is elected every spring by the delegates, a supreme court with mock cases for law delegates, and a journalism competition which produces a daily newsletter. Every semester the delegates also dedicate one morning of their time to philanthropy. Occasionally delegates will clean up trash along the road, sometimes they will participate in Feed the Children and delegates are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food to donate to those in need.

My first session, I had an idea during a meeting for a bill, some of the senior members of the delegation helped me write it, and I took it to session, said Rudick. I was very, very nervous when I presented my bill but it ended up winning best legislation, and our group won best delegation in the house. Rudick said he had gained a breadth and depth of knowledge through OIL that could not be conveyed in its entirety. He said he gained confidence in his public speaking abilities through OIL. One of my fondest memories happens to be presenting the Parrots Watching Parents Act of 2011, said Rudick. This legislation allowed the Department of Health Services to affix one parrot to the kitchen counter in order to monitor the familys interaction and this bill was a lot of fun to present, as you might imagine. For more information, email gradym@nsuok.edu.

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NSUTV films Green and White scrimmage

aMy HOWE tNE WritEr NSU is gearing up for the Green and White Weekend, a special event for students and alumni feature a wide variety of events. Green and White Weekend is evolving into a sort of spring Homecoming for NSU, said Daniel Johnson, director of alumni services. Looking at the schedule of events, including the Redmen Heritage Wall dedication, baseball and softball games, spring football game and alumni soccer game, there is plenty for the alumni community to take in. An important part of this upcoming weekend is the Green and White game. The scrimmage will be filmed for NSUTV . Were excited about the opportunity athletics has given us to provide some real world experience for sports production, said Aaron Anderson, coordinator of video projects. Anderson has been working closely with broadcast students to plan for the game. NSUTV is hoping to make sporting event broadcasts produced solely by students. It gives students who are pursing a degree in the broadcast field another option by doing production and live switching for live events, said Brock Crawford, Salina junior. One student in particular is looking forward to coordinating the various cameras and equipment that will be used to film the game. My role in preparing for the green and white home is making sure all of the video cameras work, making sure they are connected to the computers in the press box, and making sure the other camera operators know what they are supposed to do, said Ryan Beck, Inola junior. Beck will also be multi-tasking during the actual game in order to make sure all the camera operators are doing their jobs. During the game I will be the lead videographer which means I will be manning one camera while making sure the other camera operators have the shots they need, said Beck. While Beck is filming throughout the game, Crawford will hold the important position of producer. I will produce the whole game from start to finish, said Crawford. I will be monitoring four cameras and doing live switching for the live Internet feed, the Green and White Room and the jumbotron. Anderson feels these kinds of sports events where broadcast students are responsible for filming are simply chances for these students to gain real world experience. This is a great opportunity for all of our broadcast students, especially those with their eyes on a career in sports production, said Anderson. Those at NSUTV are greatly looking forward to the many new possibilities for advancing their broadcast skills. This is great opportunity for the broadcast students and I know that everyone is excited and ready to partake in these new roles, said Crawford. Preparations for filming the game are now well under way. I look forward to gaining firsthand experience with the studio cameras and equipment, said Jon Dallis, Fort Gibson senior. The Green and White game will be held at Doc Wadley Stadium at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. For more information, email howe01@nsuok.edu

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tNE WritEr As semesters end draws near, many students reveal their successful strategies. My first strategy is to get away from everything, said Holli Amparan, Tahlequah freshman. Im such an easily distracted person that I can distract myself with anything, so the less distractions the better. I also eat because its hard to focus if Im hungry. And then its basically just material. I lay out all the information I need and study. Getting myself comfortable and focused is a must. For some students it is even beneficial for them to have someone near them or even help them out.. My favorite way to study for finals is to have a study group with friends, said Magen Sherrer, Plano Texas, junior. We tend to order a pizza and spend the night crash studying. My second favorite way is to put on headphones, listen to music and spend a few hours here and there studying. If these ways to study sound great but a more hands on feel is wanted flash cards are a great alternative. This way studying feels just a little more realistic. I prepare for finals by bulking up on energy drinks and snack food, studying till one to two so I have time to get some sleep and I start studying once I get the study guide from my teachers, said Ni-

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Studying benefits students final grades

cole Lehnick, Tahlequah junior. I study best with other people and flash cards. I prefer to ask people questions than being asked when studying. Courtesy Photo Putting off Developing functional study habits is of studying is sure crucial importance as far as grades are conto put students cerned. One should study three hours for every one hour spent in the classroom. in a bind. Some students take a different At the moment studying seems cumbersome but students have to approach to conquer their studylook at the big picture, exceeding ing. On the day before the test above and beyond their expectaI make sure that I am fully pretions. If you have a focusing prob- pared then just relax and play lem, like me, then prepare your- some video games or watch Netfself for it, said Amparan. For lix, said Colten Boston, Hulbert example, if you say you will study freshman. Studying is a key to succeeding for two hours in one night, make it three, that way youre getting in in the college atmosphere. For more information, email actual study time. Preparation is guthries@nsuok.edu. the key.

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NSU students place second at 74th annual MAA meeting

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tNE WritEr A group of enthusiastic students have returned to NSU triumphantly from a regional Mathematical Association of America competition. It was part of the 74th annual Oklahoma/Arkansas MAA meeting, said Dr. John Diamantopoulus, associate professor of mathematics. The meeting was held at Henerson State University in Arkadelphia, Ark. The competition allowed our skills in integrating and creative problem-solving to be tested, said Gregory Palma, Vinita senior. The first of two teams who took part in the competition came home with second place in the Math Jeopardy portion of the competition. This is the first time NSU has placed so highly at these meetings. Placing second was very exciting, seeing as we had never gone into the second round of jeopardy as far as I understand, let alone placed so well, said Ryan Berkley, Owasso junior. More importantly, the competitors learned just how well they work together, especially under pressure. I enjoyed the teamwork, said Joshua Killer, Stilwell junior. Im personally excited with how well our team did. We work well under pressure and it shows. Diamantopoulos feels this competition was an opportunity to do what not many get to experience: having fun while doing math. Its not just sitting in a classroom doing the problems on a piece of paper, said Diamantopoulos. They are in a setting where they are doing math, but having fun doing it. This meeting of the MAA also provided Diamantopoulos a chance to bond with his students. They can interact with other teachers and faculty on a whole different level, said Diamantopoulos. Its not them up at the board with a piece of chalk. Its those ties that Ive built up with my students that I always value greatly. With Diamantopouloss support, both teams competed admirably, one of them placing second in the Math Jeopardy. Killer was a member of the placing team. Everyone was very energetic about math and they seemed to love the competition, said Killer. Abraham Middleton, Santa Barbara, Calif. senior, and Miranda Sawyer, Westville junior also attended the meeting. All who attended are looking forward to next years competition. For more Courtesy Photo informaAbraham Middleton, Santa Barbara, Calif. setion, email nior, Ryan Berkely, Owasso senior, and Joshua h o w e 0 1 @ Killer, Stilwell junior concentrate on a successful competition. The MAA competition was the nsuok.edu.
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Class collects donations for Tahlequah Food Pantry

Students love to give back to the Tahlequah community. This month six students from the public relations campaigns class are trying to raise cans for the Tahlequah food pantry in a fun way. The students are hosting a dodge ball tournament called If You Can Dodge a Can, You Can Dodge a Ball on April 24. Chelsea Miller, Grove senior, is one of the chairmen for the tournament and is taking an active role in raising awareness. Instead of having people donate money as a registration fee, my group and I are asking anyone who wants to help and not play to donate cans of food, said Miller. Each student who wants to play needs to bring five cans as their registration fee. Today and Wednesday If You Can Dodge a Can, You Can Dodge a Ball will have registration tables in the UC Lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The registration table will help our group create a bracket for the tournament, said Miller. We also wanted to make it easier on our participants by letting us take the cans off of their hands. At the registration table, students can also order a T-shirt. Our T-shirts are really fun and cheap, said Ami Maddocks, NSU graduate student. They are only $10 and you can pay for your T-shirt either Tuesday or Wednesday, and you will get them at the tournament. Since the tournament is not opened for all of Tahlequah to attend or play in, If You Can Dodge a Can, You Can Dodge a Ball is asking for Tahlequahs community members and students not participating to help out their favorite team by being a sponsor. Being a sponsor gives you a couple different options, said Miller. The options are you can donate five can food items and chose to give someone you know playing an extra throw or an extra life. Many students, like Dakota Beller, Claremore sophomore, are excited for If You Can Dodge a Can, You Can Dodge a Ball. My fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, supports the food pantry through our philanthropy, said Beller. When I found out that there were other students who wanted to help them out, I was very excited to get a team together. NSUs excitement is keeping If You Can Dodge a Can, You Can Dodge a Ball team focused on tournament success. We know that we are always looking for ways to help out but dont know how to, said Miller. Dodgeball will be a fun way to help out our community and have a little break from all your end of the semester projects and test. For more information, email hamilt03@nsuok.edu.

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Workshop features communication degree options

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Students at NSU are active in the community and on campus. Students at NSU have a habit of taking an idea or suggestion and turning it into an event, a campaign or fundraiser. When NSU students see a need, they try to meet that need. Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford approached us with this project but it was put together by Lambda Pi Eta, a student organization, and we believe that if there is a problem we need to complain about it and put together something to combat it, said Margaret Froman, Claremore senior and president of the national communication honor society, Lambda Pi Eta. The sponsors, Dr. Wallace and Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford were supportive. There will be a presentation specifically about internships for communication studies degrees.

Froman said it is sometimes difficult to find a communication internship, and one has to be created. NSUs communication department offers two different degrees: corporate communication and communication processes. Lambda Pi Eta has organized a communication workshop called Communication Vocation and there are three alumni who are coming, to present presentations and at the end there will be a forum, said Froman. We are trying to let students know what their options are for a communication major, as some communication students are confused as to what careers are available to them after they graduate. Communication majors, minors or double majors, as well as freshmen and sophomores who have not yet chosen a degree would stand to benefit. Two of our speakers, Amy Sanders, community relations coordinator at Cherokee Nation Businesses and Todd Edwards, general

manager at Americas Car Mart, are successful alumni, said Froman. Todd, for example was a NSU communication alumni who started out in his interview wanting to be a communication specialist, and because of him it has become a national position at all Americas Car Mart. Seeing what careers are available and knowing other graduates in the program are successful may help ease student concerns. Many communication majors have a tough time figuring out what to do with their degree, other than teach, said Thomas Crowley, Tulsa second year graduate student and vice president of Lambda Pi Eta. This workshop is to help communication studies majors get ideas of what they can do with the skills that they have

picked up during their college career. The workshop will start at 4 p.m. on April 25 and will last until 5:15 p.m. Crowley said there is no sign up, students must just be curious and bring their questions to the Redbud Room in the University Center.

We will have graduates of the program talking about what opportunities their knowledge about communication have afforded them, as well as answering questions, said Crowley. Career Services will also be there talking about internships. For more information email gradym@nsuok.edu.

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tNE WritEr The student broadcast department has a new instructor, Aaron Anderson, video projects coordinator, who has not only helped students with guidance, but has helped them grow over the past few semesters. Personally, Aaron gave me a sense of direction with my degree, said Shirlanna Little, Okmulgee senior. Before I took his class, I had no idea what I wanted to do after graduation. He gave me the hands-on reporting and editing experience that I needed. He helped me build up my resume, while still in school. Anderson has not only helped his students to get where they want to be, but he has also had a great impact on the broadcast program. The broadcast department has completely taken a 180 since Aaron took over and we are heading down the path of success, said Derek Dandridge, Webbers Falls senior. Some students were not sure what to expect when coming into the broadcast department, but Anderson was not going to let anyone feel let-out or uncomfortable. Coming into his class for the first time last semester was scary, because I did not know anyone or anything about broadcast, said Victoria Knott, Stillwater junior, From the very first day Aaron has always been there to help me with anything I needed help with. He has taught me so much about using a video camera and editing. Anderson has dedicated his time here to make sure students learn as much as they can. In the past year I have learned the skills and techniques needed to succeed in the broadcast field, said Jon Dallis, Fort Gibson senior. Aaron goes above and beyond to give us the tools we need for success. He is always available to help students and gives them his full attention to help them be who they desire to be. Everything I know is accredited to him and I dont think there is a better person who could be in charge, said Dandridge. Anderson has been known to go out of his way to make sure students are getting the attention they need to succeed at their college goals. He goes above and beyond for his students and that is very rare within the administration, said Little. He makes sure we know what we are doing and trains us the best way he knows how. Not only is Anderson able to help his students he also knows the programs that students need to know to help their broadcast career. This guy is a genius too, said Dandridge. He can sit down and mess with any program even if he hasnt used it before and can navigate it like he has done it his whole life. Students who have not had Anderson for a course and are inter-

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ested in broadcast or any type of journalism should enroll and try it out. I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to take his class, said Little. It has been very beneficial. I would suggest the NSU Media Studies department keeps him as an instructor. He has a great gift in teaching, leading and guiding students into their future career. Not only do students feel like they are in a real broadcast newsroom, but the environment is different compared to other types of classes. His class is a lot like a real job where you have deadlines and other people you have to deal with and things that just come up that have to get done by a certain time, said Knott. It has helped me prepare for what life will be like when I graduate. Future students can look forward to a number of different things when taking courses with Anderson. When being in classes where students have to go out and meet new people helps them grow during college. Other students can look forward to having a lot of fun as well as learn lots of really cool stuff with video and editing, said Knott. Being in Aarons class has gotten me so much more involved than I would have been if I wasnt in the class. Not only is Anderson an instructor, but he also is over the Northeastern News Network, a weekly newscast filmed, edited and produced by students. He advises and helps them put together the shows every week. He has done an amazing job running the show and helping us students learn how to get things done by using our resources, said Knott. For more information, email stevensk@nsuok.edu.

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The battle for supremacy begins April 24

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tNE WritEr Students get a slight feel of what the world may be like if there were zombies. Yes, that is right the living dead. There are games such as Humans vs. Zombies which is the event that students at NSU will be able to partake in. Im pretty excited, I got all my best friends to join too so we can have way more fun, said Alexandria Stull, Bartlesville junior. I want to be a human to see how long I can survive. Zombies scare the crap out of me. At the start of this game an original zombie will be chosen. The chosen living dead will then try to attack the humans. The zombies will eventually try to attack all of the humans then making a giant zombie horde. If the humans make great hiding and even fighting tactics they can stay on top long enough to make the zombies end up starving to death, leaving the humans as the victors. I hope to be chosen as the original zombie, says Rachael Gentges, Bartlesville junior. However, if I cant be the first zombie, I want to be a human. I think it will be interesting to have to fight for our lives and form a plan to let the zombies starve. Humans and zombies have completely different tactics. As humans, most would hide out and let the zombies die from not being able to feed. In some groups, there would always be the Rick Grimes character from The Walking Dead, the leader who will go out on a death mission for members of the group. Zombies are said to move in hordes not really caring, they are just there to feed their need, to eat the living. August Jinks, Locust Grove freshmen says he is very excited for this event to finally get here and is participating in it with some of his friends from NSU. He says, at first while he is a human, he will try and hide. If he were to turn into a zombie he would just go for the kill, if possible. At other schools they play with Nerf guns which would be awesome but I understand they are not allowed in the dorms, so in place maybe we could make our own marshmallow PVC gun, said Shelby Getter, Tahlequah junior. Final words to competitors, get ready, its about to go down. The event started in 05 at Goucher College. Lenea Patterson, Bartlesville senior and public relations officer of residence halls association heard about the event last year from some of her friends at other universities. She thought it would be a great event to bring to NSU and provided information for those who are participating. The event takes place on Tuesday, April 24 at 8 a.m. and will end on Thursday, April 26 around midnight. If students want to register make sure to go to www.hvzsource.com/nsuok/ to do so. If students are wondering if the event is free, there is no need to worry. The Residence Halls Association is paying for all of the supplies. If students want extra supplies, they will have to purchase it on their own. Good luck to all competitors and may everyone succeed as humans or the living dead. For more information, email guthries@nsuok.edu.

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DeMellier takes first place in Her Story photo contest

NSU students were offered the opportunity to enter a photography contest that would tell Her Story in some way. The entries had to be turned in by March 16th and would be judged by National Geographic Photographer, Annie Griffiths. The first place prize of $500 went to Alicia DeMellier, Granada Hills, Calif. junior. I think the most rewarding thing in this photo contest was being recognized for my story which was personal, said DeMellier. I was really excited my piece won with over 30 people that entered the contest, said DeMellier. Caleb Dobbs, Sallisaw junior, was also a contestant in the photo contest and was happy that DeMelliers photo won. I thought Alicias photo was the ideal photo for the assignment because it made me question what was going on. There really was a story there, said Dobbs. Mike Brown, photography professor, has had DeMellier in Brown had some encouraging words to say about the photography contest as well as to other photographers. I would tell other photographers to keep shooting, keep entering in contests and put your work out there for critique, said Brown. There are many places on the web to get critiqued by professionals, bear yourself to any opportunity to hear anybody especially a professional to speak about their work, there is always something you can learn. Brown thought DeMelliers photo was great as well as meaningful. The piece had an interesting mood because of lighting, and the post processing in Photoshop added a color tent evoking emotion about a mom leaving her husband and child, said Brown. The composition was a good mood for the picture and it went very well with the Her Story theme. Dobbs was excited that one of his friends was going to receive an award for their photo. I was with Alicia when she got the call about attending the event, said Dobbs. DeMelliers used her personal experiences in the photograph and encourages others to do the same. Try and use personal experiences to benefit your view of your subjects and the view through a camera in general, said DeMelliers. When Dobbs saw the poster, he said it looked exciting and that is why he joined the contest and he later found out it was motivational as well. The speaker motivated me when she said You can take pictures or you can take pictures that mean something, said Dobbs. For more information, email knottv@nsuok.edu.

class before and thought she was a great photographer. She has natural abilities and an innate photographic eye, said Brown. She is really good at photography and she gets better

Courtesy Photo Alicia DeMellier, Granada Hills, Calif. junior, won first place in the Her Story photo contest. DeMellier plans to save the $500 she won and use if for a future trip.

the more she does it. Alicias piece told a story which the guidelines premise was her story a lot of the other photographs were just of women, said Brown.

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RiverHawks tennis 2011-2012 season concludes

Kira COKEr
tNE WritEr The NSU tennis season is coming to an end with some players having an outstanding season this year. My record is 15 matches won and 3 lost, said Jeanne Mallem, France sophomore. Players thought the season flew by, but it leaves them excited for next years season here on campus. The season went fast for me, said Mallem. I am so excited for next year and I am definitely coming back. This season the tennis team had no seniors with only five freshmen, one sophomore and one junior. They had some hard matches to play with such a young team. Our season has been a story of learning, trying to compete against seniors and juniors without any, said Ron Cox, Head Coach. We have won some very good matches and lost some very poor matches. I am pleased with a lot of progress we have made. There are a few players who have played for NSU over the past years who look forward to playing for the university their senior year. I am proud of what I accomplished these past three years, said Ivana Belejova, Kosice, Slovakia junior. I cannot wait for my last year. I am very excited. Even though the season did come to a quick end the ladies were able to play against some tough teams. A highlight from this season is our win against Southwest Baptist who is number 2 in the region and number 14 in the nation, said Mallem. Coaches have helped the team get better over this past season and has them wanting to come better player. Also, improve our weaknesses as a team. As of April 11, the teams record for the season was nine and seven but it did not end until this past weekend. We have been very strong for so long here, said Cox. I hope that it will grow, I hope these young ladies will get better and be back the way we use to be. Im not saying we are losing or doing anything of the sort because many people would be happy with the record we have. Belejova, whose record in
Kira Coker/TNE The womens tennis team is wrapping up a successful season with a nine and seven record. The players unanimously the season went by too quickly and look forward to the next one.

singles is 11 won and eight lost played the No. position this season. I played against very good players at number 1 position, said Belejova. I gained a lot of experience. The team had their last matches this past weekend against Newman and is ready to start a fresh season next year. For highlights of the season, go to goriverhawksgo. com for the final scores and records for the tennis team. For more information, email stevensk@nsuok.edu.

back and work with these coaches again. I really enjoy the tennis at NSU, said Mallem. Coaches help us everyday at practice to improve our game and skills. Players are not disappointed in

the season and are looking forward to how they can improve themselves and as a team. We improve and fight every match to get better, said Belejova. We are looking forward to practice more and to become a

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