In Chicago the Golden Apple Awards were established in 1985, where the idea was to give local teachers the level of recognition actors receive at the Academy Awards. Since 2001, Rose State College has participated in the Golden Apple Awards program, which has gone on to become a nationwide tradition to honor teachers.

The 10th occurrence of the Golden Apple Awards happened on campus Nov. 14, bestowing 10 teachers with awards for this year. The Awards are nomination-based and are reviewed to determine the finalists. This year approximately 80 nominations were submitted, with the final 10 receiving awards.

Teachers from all over the state were in nominated, and the recipients

were diverse in their locations. Three winners were from the Mid-Del District, two from Bethel Schools and the rest from Shawnee, Meeker, Yukon, Luther and McCloud.

Lisa Will and Julie Atkinson were the hosts of the event, and students whose nominations won the award were asked to read the essays they wrote about their teachers.

Dr. Webb and Dr. Britton both started off the evening with remarks regarding the event and the awards history. Dinner was served from the Carson’s Catering Service.

“You are all already special, considering I never won this award,” Dr. Britton said in his opening speech, and went on to say that emotion was necessary for the teacher’s job.

The essays were read and emotions were intense as the readers introduced their teachers. Some were more

lighthearted, such as Sarah Smiths’ essay about Ms. Shelly Harris from Midwest City High School and her stories about her fights with obese squirrels on her porch.

More than one student choked up in the reading, as well as one or two teachers as they accepted the award.

Mrs. Barbara Giles of White Rock School in Yukon made a small speech after accepting the award saying “ I am a teacher, so I am going to speak.” This opened the door for the other teachers to make small remarks as they accepted the award, most thanking Rose State and the student who nominated them.

All teachers were presented as encouraging people in the students’ lives, who motivated them to do better in academics as well as life, and who helped them overcome multiple fears, or helped them determine what they wanted to pursue in college.

IN THIS ISSUE:

...Page 2• Cut Carcinogens• News Briefs

...Page 3• Chickasaw Nation• Campus Chat

...Page 4• Feast Day

...Page 5• Twilight Phenomenon

...Page 6• Semester Long Triathlon• Campus Wellness

...Page 7• Movie Review: Immortals• Trends: MW3

...Page 8• Weekly Event Calendar• Weekly Puzzles

NEWSYour Rose State College news-magazine, serving the campus since 1972

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e XLI, Issue 11

Nov. 18, 2011

S t u d e n t s g i v e t e a c h e r st h e u l t i m a t e a p p l e

Three winning teachers, Brenda Brown, Hal Pritchard and Joann Roberson, pose with students Lauren LaBrutta, Sarah Mackey, Mallory Unsell and Sarah Smith, who nominated them for the award. Shelly Harris, nominated by Smith, was not present at the event. Photo by Donita Mackey

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

Golden Apple recipients were:• Mrs. Sarah Begley, Bethel Upper

Elementary, nominated by Collin Wilburn

• Mrs. Brenda Brown, Luther Elementary, nominated by Sarah Mackey

• Mrs. Sondra Fields, Ralph Myers Elementary, nominated by Rachel Hoover

• Mrs. Barbara Giles, White Rock School, nominated by Holly Ford

• Ms. Shelly Harris, Midwest City High School, nominated by Sarah Smith

• Mrs. Mindy Johnson, Shawnee High School, nominated by Brad Spillers

• Mr. Perry Jones, Midwest City High School, nominated by Ryan Kilmer

• Mrs. Ida Maxwell, Meeker High School, nominated by Kody Sinko

• Mr. Hal Pritchard, Carl Albert High School, nominated by Lauren LaBrutta

• Mrs. Joann Roberson, Bethel High School, nominated by Mallory Unsell

When we became a tobacco-free campus in August, it was understood that change would be required. Having observed the policy in action, The perceived enforcement inaction was initially troubling.

While all ashtrays have been removed from the campus, some trash cans still have mini ashtrays in their tops. People can still be seen smoking near the trash cans outside the Communications Center, in plain sight of the “breathe easy” sign. Seeing people smoking in the campus parking lots has also become commonplace.

This was disheartening; because when your campus advertises itself as “tobacco-free,” certain standards are expected. How is this policy being enforced?

Some thought that the only ones required to make changes would be campus security and those who smoked. One group catches offenders, and the other group complies with the

tobacco-free policy.What we need to understand is

that the tobacco-free policy requires not just security and smokers to make changes, but all of us.

Chris Leland, Wellness Center director, shared an experience that he

observed on campus since the tobacco ban. He saw a young man smoking on the campus mall. Before he could say anything, Leland stayed back and watched as a group of young women approached the smoker. They asked him if he knew that Rose State was a

tobacco-free campus. They then told him to put out his cigarette. “I was so proud,” Leland said.

We’ve been an alcohol-free campus for so long, that no one thinks it’s acceptable to tap a keg in the campus mall. It’ll be the same with the tobacco-free policy. Everyone just needs time to adjust.

It’s selfish for non-smokers to think they I had no responsibilities regarding the tobacco-free policy. Everyone needs to do their part to honor our campus’ commitment to cutting carcinogens.

Don’t be belligerent, but if you do see someone smoking on campus, remind him or her of the tobacco-free policy.

For three consecutive years the Student Senate petitioned for our campus to become tobacco-free. Now that we are, it’s each of our responsibilities to ensure that we, as a school, are honoring our commitment.

A Fine Romance7 p.m. Dec. 1 Atkinson TheatreJewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910 – 1965A sharing of the songs and arts from the Jewish community that people have saved and preserved throughout the century.

Holiday lighting ceremony5:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 1, RSC Logo TowerCome join us as we open the Christmas season with our Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

Santa will be here; there will be a horse carriage ride, hot chocolate, s’mores, and music. Be sure to have your little ones bring their letter to Santa and a camera to capture their smiles while the visit with Santa.

Music ManShowing: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 – Dec. 3Matinee: 2 p.m. Dec. 4 Dinner Theatre: 6 p.m. Dec. 2 – Dec. 3, doors open at 5:45 p.m., $23 per personFor dinner theatre reservations call the

Special Events Office at 736-0313. For regular showing and matinee showing please call 297-2264 for ticket information.

The Fantastic Four Piano Ladies2 p.m. Dec. 4, Atkinson TheatrePerform Gershwin, Berlin, and other Jewish songwritersPerformance by The Fantastic Four Piano Ladies will share their talent and music that has been handed down to them.

Adopted School Party10 p.m. – 12 p.m. Dec. 10, main dining hall Adopted School Party benefitting Telstar and Willowbrook elementary schools. Volunteers welcome, sign up in Student Activities. This is an event where our adopted school 1st graders come to campus for a party, visit with Santa and holiday celebration.

Staff MeMberS

Editor in ChiefLogan Pierce (lpierce@rose.edu)Assistant EditorChelsea Ratterman (cratterman@rose.edu)Assignment EditorD.J. Gosnell (dgosnell@rose.edu)Online EditorMelissa Strout (mstrout@rose.edu)Graphic ArtistMichele Penix (mpenix@rose.edu)PhotographerTracie Bullen (tbullen@rose.edu)Circulation ManagerAmber Stafford (astafford@rose.edu)Coordinator of Student PublicationsJulie Lesko-Bishop (jlesko-bishop@rose.edu)Computer GuruScottie Seger (sseger@rose.edu)

VolunteersVictoria Beechum (staff writer)Leiden Pierce (cartoonist)

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OpiniOn2 November 18, 2011

EDITORIAL

News Briefs

C o m m i t m e n t t o c u t c a rc i n o g e n si s e v e r y o n e ’s re s p o n s i b i l i t y

In Focus

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C a m p u s C h a t : W h a t i s y o u r f a v o r i t e T h a n k s g i v i n g d i s h ?

“I just love the turkey; and all the great things you can do with

the leftovers.”

Joyce Ramsey, Enrollment Manager

“I like everything, because it’s all so good.”

Justin Nida, Liberal Studies Major

Austin Davis, Athletic Training Major

“I like the dressing, because it’s delicious and it

complements the turkey very well.”

Ira Daniel,Criminal Justice Major

“I like pecan pie; it’s just a great way to finish the meal.”

By: Chelsea Ratterman, Tracie Bullen

Throughout American history, the story of Native American cultures has added a unique and vibrant depth to American society. At 12 p.m. Nov. 15, the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe performed in the main dining area.

“The Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe is here to share their culture. They are a sharing nation, a giving nation,” Dr. Michael Lovegrove, professor of history, said.

According to chickasaw.net, in 1992 the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe was formed to serve as ambassadors, and to preserve ceremonial Chickasaw songs and dances.

Before the dancing and storytelling started, Wayne Walker, a member of the dance troupe, gave a short but succinct rendition of the history of the Chickasaw Nation. Walker told of how the ancestors of today’s Chickasaw nation were like those of the ancient Spartan society.

“They were a fierce, and unyielding people who fought to survive. They did not give up, or run away, they

fought to the last man,” Walker said.Walker told of how the ancient

Chickasaw’s routed De Soto during Spains attempt to colonize the Americas in 1539. He spoke of French and Indian war where the Chickasaws had lost a great many people leaving them with only 2,500 people to protect their hunting land.

During the Time of Removal, in which tribes throughout the U.S. were removed from their homelands and forced onto reservations, the Chickasaw people were uprooted from their home on the Mississippi River and walked to the Oklahoma territories to start anew.

It was a time of great strife for the Chickasaw people, as there was not enough work for everyone. In time, the Chickasaw people were moved around the country to find work in larger cities so that they could assimilate more easily into American culture. These pains and struggles helped the Chickasaw Nation to build a stronger culture, and to form into a beacon of strength for all people.

Dixie Brewer, another of the troupe performers, recited some of the stories that are passed from generation to generation, usually from mother or grandmother to daughter or granddaughter.

Brewer told the story of “How the Rabbit Lost His Tail,” “How the Woodpecker came to be,” and “The Snake in the Mountain.” The stories

were humorous and had powerful life lessons about character and morals.

The power of the Chickasaw Nations’ stomp dance combined with the sly intelligence of their storytelling was wonderful. For more information on the Chickasaw Nation and other tribes of Oklahoma, please contact the Chickasaw Cultural Center at 580-622-7130.

Campus encourages sharing of Chickasaw culture

Amongst the dancing and the storytelling, visitors also enjoyed Chickasaw Native artwork and crafts, such as these ladders made by Ronnie Poolaw.Photo by Dennis Gosnell

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

Features4 November 18, 2011

Fe a s t d ay ’sFad e d g l o r y

Bulging Thanksgiving fridge comes with hefty price tag. Photos courtesy of mctcampus.com

Throughout the year Americans from all over the United States celebrate being alive and sharing within communities a sense of joyous welcome. Thanksgiving, a now ancient tradition, is set around the idea of being thankful and expressing our humble feelings of thanks to those we love, and those who give a helping hand.

Décor accompanies most holidays. At Christmas time there are reindeer, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, stockings, and other such nostalgic memorabilia.

For Halloween, kids dress up in costumes and walk the streets at night collecting candy and treats. There are people that decorate their yards with gravestones, cobwebs, and other spooky decorations.

Halloween is relatively similar to the Hispanic holiday Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is a celebration that occurs Nov. 1 – 2, which in the Catholic religion is All Saints Day and the All Souls Day. During Dia de Muertos, people take time to pray and remember those who have died.

Yet, between Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving seems to be forgotten. It seems that it has become the overlooked holiday, or at least the less commercialized one. Thanksgiving is generally a day that families get together to have a

feast and spend some quality time together to share thanks for a good or bountiful year.

Is it more than just a day for a feast? It is commonly perceived that the “first Thanksgiving” was held between Pilgrims of the Mayflower and Native Americans in 1621 to celebrate a good harvest. In Great Britain a feast was held for three days to celebrate a good harvest and to show thanks to those who helped. Nevertheless, it was not until 1863 during the Presidency of Abraham

Lincoln that Thanksgiving became a national holiday.

A writer by the name of Sarah Josepha Hale wrote for nigh on forty years, championing for a day of thanksgiving by writing editorials. It was her passion and obsession that led to President Lincoln’s decision to proclaim the last Thursday of every November a day of thanksgiving.

So why is it not so highly prized in today’s culture? Why do people not decorate so vibrantly for

Thanksgiving as any other holiday? It could be because the holiday itself is no longer commercially relevant.

Perhaps the future for many American holidays is waning. Budgets are tightening, people are out of work, and industries are barely keeping afloat. With the decline of our economy comes a decline in holiday expenditures; and depression rates may go up because people may feel obligated to participate in the holidays that they can no longer afford.

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

November 18, 2011 5Features

With the beginning of the end looming for the “Twilight Saga,” fans are reliving the phenomenon that swept the world in 2006. In the middle of the “Potter” craze that lasted a decade came “Twilight” and its sequels “New Moon,” “Eclipse,” and then the highly anticipated conclusion “Breaking Dawn.”

The last book was released a month before the first movie, and was a stunning conclusion to the love story between a mortal and a vampire. While vampires are nothing new to popular culture, Twilight’s golden-eyed “vegetarian vampires” became an instant obsession for teens and adults alike.

The series was written by Stephenie Meyer, whose story of the pair was the result of a dream she had. The books were first optioned by MTV, and when negotiations with them collapsed, Summit Entertainment, a fairly new production company, stepped up to make the film.

Catherine Hardwick directed the

first film and the movie opened to the biggest release for a female director, a $400 million haul. The stars of the movie, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, were brought into the international limelight.

The first movie established the love story, and the feel of danger the couple is ultimately in throughout the series; resulting from Edwards’s blood lust and outside forces working against them.

We are introduced to Laurent, James and Victoria, who became one of the main antagonists for the next two movies. James’ death at the hands of the Cullen’s for hunting Bella leads to Victoria’s later attacks on the coven.

In “New Moon” the Quileute tribe is brought into the movie in full, for their role in the supernatural world. They are shape shifters who turn into wolves to protect their tribe from “the cold ones;” the vampires of their tribes’ stories.

When Edward departs from Forks because of a near fatal accident, he

leaves Bella unprotected, and the pack steps up, which begins a full love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob.

The Volturi, the ruling vampires, are introduced as well in “New Moon” when Bella must save Edward from committing an action that could lead to both his, and her, death. From this point on, the Volturi become the main antagonists of the series.

“Eclipse” is the third in the series and is the conclusion of the Victoria storyline. The Cullen’s have returned and Victoria is now a prominent threat, having created an army to attack the clan of vampires. She is seeking revenge for the death of her mate James, and her target is Bella, with a sort of twist on Hammurabi’s Law of an eye for an eye, she believes it to be a mate for a mate. When the coven and the pack join forces, they successfully eliminate the army, and Victoria falls at the hands of Edward.

The Volturi once again show up, moments after the battle is over, which leads to suspicions of the Volturi’s motives. A promise was made at the

end of “new Moon” that Bella would become a vampire. They are checking to see if this promise has been fulfilled, under orders of Caius, one of the three brothers. The movie ends with a marriage proposal, to which Bella answers yes.

“Breaking Dawn,” which has been split into two movies, picks up days before the wedding of the two. The events of this book brings the ire of the Volturi down on the coven more than ever, and causes a split of the pack. Just a spoiler: everyone gets their happy ending, except the Volturi.

All the films’ opening weekends have broken box office records, and this opening is not to be any different. With tickets going on sale Oct. 1, theaters are reporting that nearly 75 percent of their ticket sales for the past month have been “Breaking Dawn” tickets. The camp outs for the midnight show will begin early Thursday afternoon, and the beginning of the end will hopefully satisfy the craze, at least until next year.

T h e t w i l i g h t o f a n o t h e r p h e n o m e n o n

Director Billy Condon talks with actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson during the filming of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.” Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

raider LiFe6 November 18, 2011

Incremental triathlonset for spring semester

Athletes compete to win iPad2

The 2012 spring semester will start with the first-ever indoor campus triathlon. Participants will have the entire semester to complete it.

“The run is 26.2 miles, the distance of a full marathon, which can be done on the equipment in the Wellness Center. The swim is 2.4 miles, which equals 77 1/2 laps in our pool, down and back. The biking distance is 112 miles, which can also be done on the equipment in the Wellness Center,” Chris Leland, Wellness Center director, said.

Instead of wholly completing each portion, this triathlon allows participants to complete the requirements incrementally. Wellness Center or Aquatic Center staff members will document all distances. The first five people to complete the triathlon will be placed in a drawing for an iPad2. Gift cards will be awarded to the remainder of the top five.

The triathlon will begin Jan. 23, the first day of classes for the spring semester. Anyone with a Wellness Center membership is eligible to participate, and can sign up for the event at the Wellness Center.

By: Raynor LittletonContibuting Writer

At the second annual Campus Wellness Symposium Dr. John Clapp offers advice for parents when talking to their children about the dangers of college binge drinking. Photo by Logan Pierce

On Veterans Day, the Moore Norman Technology Center hosted the second annual Campus Wellness Symposium. Last year, the event focused on campuses becoming tobacco-free. Rose State College is one of 18 Oklahoma college campuses that have enacted a tobacco-free policy. OU expects to be tobacco-free by Jan. 1, 2012.

This year’s keynote dealt with college student binge drinking. Dr. John Clapp, director of the Higher Education Center, delivered the presentation. “The ‘wasted’ years applies to the heavy drinking which occurs among college students,” Clapp said, “Excessive drinking is viewed, by some, as a right of passage.”

While acknowledging that most of the statistics presented mainly applied to four-year colleges with campus housing, Clapp said that the information is beneficial for any student; especially those who want to further their education at a four-year college.

Binge drinking affects not only those who participate, but everyone on campus. Of college students who don’t binge drink:

60 percent suffered serious sleep interruptions.

19.5 percent were subject to unwanted advances on campus.

15 percent reported property damages.

8.7 percent were victims of

assaults.“Individuals are six times more

likely to be dependent on alcohol if they start drinking before they’re 15-years-old,” Clapp said, “A sobering thought when you realize that the Oklahoma state average for those who first taste alcohol is 12-years-old.”

College drinking dates back to the 1300s, where at Oxford the St. Scholastica Day riots occurred. The riots lasted six days and were sparked by a dispute regarding the cost of alcohol sold to college students.

Fast forward to 1953. Selden Bacon and Robert Straus surveyed the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption of college students. Their results indicated that 24 percent of men and 71 percent of women engaged in “infrequent and light” drinking, while “frequent and heavy” drinking occurred with 43 percent of men and zero percent of women.

“Recent studies on college campuses show cases where women drink men under the table,” Clapp said, “The drinking gender gap has closed.”

Clapp said that for too long, alcohol addiction was viewed as a strictly personal problem. We now know that environment plays a role. “Strategic ecological approaches that focus on the individuals and the environment are most likely to sustain change,” Clapp said.

Campus Wellness Symposiumcautions on “the Wasted Years”

By: Logan PierceEditor-in-Chief

Modern Warfare 3 hit stands Nov. 3. According to G4.com, first day sales for MW3 accumulated $400 million in revenue. The game sold 6.5 million copies in the first 24 hours, making it the biggest entertainment launch of all time.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno spoofed the live action trailer that features Jonah Hill and Dwight Howard. In it Leno blows up the Tonight Show building.

The question to ask is, “why is a game that is extremely violent and full of war so trendy?”

No doubt Modern Warfare fans would riot for asking such a question. However, the question still stands, what is it about Modern Warfare that has caused people to become zealous

fans?The game as advertised gives

players and viewers a glance at the depth of the storyline, at the graphics, and displays the raw chaos of battle in the multiplayer modes. It seems that people are more infatuated with the multiplayer mode than the story mode.

The video game industry appears to have become more focused on the multiplayer mode because of the fanaticism shown by its followers. It might be fun to play a game and complete its storyline, but what happens after?

That’s where the multiplayer finds a way to feed their gaming addiction. Multiplayer mode is essentially never ending. It doesn’t follow a story so much as it is about the raw addiction to violence, explosions, and death.

With the likes of “300” and “ Clash of the Titans” still a blockbuster memory, the newest Greek epic to grace the big screen is “Immortals.”

Loosely based on the myth of Theseus, it follows him as he confronts the evil King Hyperion in his goal for world domination. Theseus is the hero of the myth concerning the Minotaur in King Minos’ maze. This event plays an extremely minor part in the movie.

Theseus is born the illegitimate child of a holy woman in Crete, and is taught the way of battle by an old man in the village. When his village is attacked, Theseus must raise up to stand for his people and what he believes in.

Chosen by the gods to lead his people, the final showdown between Theseus and Hyperion, and the Olympians and the Titans combine as a battle to end all battles.

Fans of Greek mythology be wary of this film. The Titans are not the Titans in the classical sense, and the entire story uses elements from Greek mythology and puts them in a massive

battle for the earth. The film is reminiscent of “300”,

with spraying blood effects and slow motion similar to the effects used in the “Sherlock Holmes” fight scenes.

The movie focuses more on picture than plot, with characters appearing and disappearing and little to no explanation of some events. While the entire movie was made for the eye rather than the mind, the most stunning scenes were the ones on Mt. Olympus where the colors were bright and striking.

“Immortals” is directed by Tarsem Singh, who also directed the visually-stunning “The Fall.” Singh is also directing the 2012 film, “Mirror, Mirror;” one of the two Snow White adaptations coming to theaters in 2012.

“Immortals” stars the newest Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, as Theseus, as well as Isabel Lucas, Luke Evans, Kellan Lutz and Mickey Rourke as King Hyperion.

The film scored a 38 percent on Rottentomatoes.com and Roger Ebert calls it “without a doubt the best looking awful movie you will ever see.”

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TRENDS

Immortals makes heads roll

Poseidon (Kellan Lutz) considers drastic action, against Zues’ orders, to help Theseus on his journey.

Photo permission by Martin Long of Relativity Media

The blockbuster of the gamingworld, MW3 arrives

“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” does little to fundamentally change the well-known franchise formula, but it offers enough enhancements to recommend it to

any fan. Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

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lawn38 Key for Debussy?39 + or -, e.g.40 It’s not chilly in Chile41 Buttonhole, e.g.42 Rocket tail?43 Russian leader, 1682-172544 WBA stats45 *Jeweled fashion accessory47 Mauna __49 Prefix with -morphic50 Albee offering54 “Out of the question!”56 Bud59 Haul in60 Slangy denials62 Repeated words in a drill sergeant’s marching order, and a hint to how the first and

second word, in turn, of each starred answer would be touch-typed64 Ad65 Brace66 Pastures67 New York’s __ Island68 German auto69 Every 12 mos.

Down1 Lund of “Casablanca” and others2 Seder staple3 “The Smartest Guys in the Room” company4 *Ominous salutation5 “My bad!”6 Question from 5-Across?7 Jaunty tune8 New pilot’s milestone9 Connections

10 Online novice11 *Fresh dairy product12 Ready to drive13 Salzburg vista18 Withdraw by degrees22 *Garage lubricant26 U.K. sports cars28 *Retro ‘80s British indie rock genre29 17th-century Dutch painter30 Okla., once31 Medley32 Citi Field team33 Pre-owned34 Theater section35 *Be of one mind about37 Naysayer41 *Astral wildflower43 LAX setting46 Work on a plot48 Renuzit target51 Rags-to-riches author52 Taj __53 Pretentious54 Like sexist jokes, for short55 Scope starter57 Best friend’s meal?58 Ballet move59 Key used in combinations61 Tempeh base63 “For shame!”

Crossword PuzzleCalendar of Events for weeks of

Nov. 19 - Dec. 2

Nov. 22Student Senate Meeting, SC 123

2 p.m.

Nov. 23 – Nov. 25Thanksgiving Holiday, Campus Closed

Nov. 29Taxes-Show Me The Money! Workshop, Business

bldg. room 119A12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 30Taxes-Show Me The Money! Workshop, Business

bldg. room 20910 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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