December 4, 1996 — LION’S EYE — The Student Life Staff: What They Do For You By Lisa Colucci They are the women that you always bother when you need a question answered right away. But do you know their names? Mrs. Sally Ent, Mrs. Diane Shorter, and Mrs. Linda Flick are the staff assistants in Student Life that you come to with a rush of questions. They help students determine who they need to see in order to make career, academic adivising, and personal decisions concerning college life. Mrs. Ent enjoys her job. “Whatever the students need we try to help them meet their goals, and I try to treat them how I would like to be treated.” These women process audits, health forms, and progress reports, help out with career fairs, and are involved with the FTCAP program in the summer for freshmen and new students. Mrs. Sally Ent, Mrs. Diane Shorter, and Mrs. Linda Flick work in the Student Life Office. That is what their job is all about: “student life.” Mrs. Diane Shorter agrees, “The students are our whole purpose for being here.” : All of these women have earned awards given by various branches of the University for their service to our campus, such as the Lion's P.A.W. Award, Outstanding Service to the SGA, and Women’s Commission Award. They have always been there for students. In fact, they interrupt other tasks to tend to students, because the students are first on their list. So before you go running off with schedule in hand, stop and say thank you for a job well done. dance. Students, cla ne stumes, relax and take a Hopes For The Holidays? By Maureen McAndrews ARIES: (March 21- April 19) You have many opportunities to seize this month. However, don’t let your spontaneity undermine your thought process. Listen to your friends’ holiday wishes and help them explore their ideas. You'll shine like a star by this month’s end. TAURUS: (April 20-May 20) You love to keep every aspect of your life in control this month. Don’t try too hard to maintain sameness. If you procrastinate on making a change it may be too late. Don’t let your individuality prevent you from getting close to someone. Stay stubborn; this time it will prove effective. GEMINI: (May 21-June 20) You should fulfill your need to travel this month. Don’t let a person you love hold you back; some things must be done alone. You will get bored if you stay in one place for too long. Don’t let your excellent communication skills falter because you need to be the life of the holiday : party. CANCER: (June 21-July 22) Your career goals are becoming clear to you this month. Being too protective of your dreams may cause you to hurt someone. Rekindle old friendships over the holidays. Make aggression be your magic in your latest relationship. Your subtle way of doing things prove effective time and time ogain. LEO: (July 23-August 22) During the holidays, your generosity to family and friends is greatly appreciated. Your love of the leadership role may add some friction to your job situation. Your warm personality makes your friends want you at every party. Your creativity with gift ideas amazes others. VIRGO: (August 23-September 22) Don’t analyze a situation too much. You may discover some things will work out better when left alone. Don’t get so caught up in the organization of your own thoughts that you neglect family and friends. You serve as an intelligent contributor to your family and they will show you their appreciation with gifts this month. Live your life spontaneously for once. LIBRA: (September 23-October 22) You are good at balancing out time with family and friends during the holiday season. Don’t proceed merrily on your way, but take others along with you. Your generosity to others is most appreciated this holiday season. Measure all of the pros and cons of a problem before deciding on the solution. Being fair is your present to yourself. SCORPIO: (October 23-November 21) Your personality dominates at gatherings this month. Your seriousness is seen as your best quality by a friend with a problem. Don’t be skeptical of a Pollyanna. You need Student Life staff assistants: Linda Flick, Diane Shorter and Sally Ent. Tips To Declare A Major By Tamica Beckham If you are a fourth semester sophomore, it is time that you start thinking about what and where you want to be after your college career is over. A major step in that process is declaring a major. If you are clueless on the procedure to declare a major, then here are a few tips that will help you get the ball rolling. Tip 1: Startlooking through your mail for a “Declaring A Major Application,” says Linda Campitelli, Coordinator of Academic Advising. Tip 2: After receiving your application, notify your assigned advisor to discuss what major is best for you, based on an area of study that you may have a high interest in and “most importantly whether or not your G.P.A. is compatible for the major of your choice,” says Ms.Campitelli. Tip 3: After you have successfully completed tips one and two, you are ready to turn in your application to the records office in room 105 in the Main Building. Tip 4: Wait patiently for your response letter stating whether or not you have been accepted into the major of your choice. Students have until the fourth semester to officially declare their major, because during the first three semesters of your education your primary ‘goal is to take all General Education courses. The best thing about General Education courses is that they give the student an opportunity to dabble into every field of study, so that the student can clearly understand what each subject entails and if that subject is the one the student enjoys the most. The downside to declaring a major is that unfortunately most students do not do their best in their first three semesters. Therefore, the student may not maintain the grade point average to become accepted in their major of choice. But Ms. Linda Campitelli says, “If that is the case do not give up. Try again the next semester.” Consult Your Horoscope some surprises to brighten up your dark side. Beware of addictions that threaten your academic work. SAGITTARIUS: (November 22- December 21) Your ability to avoid details leaves you most refreshed to start a new academic semester. Keep your positive outlook on life; it will aid in your philosophical journeys. Your are content to be around your family during the holidays, despite attempts by friends to make you travel. Don’t be too hard on those who don’t think as you do. CAPRICORN: (December 22- January 19) Your maturity keeps you out of trouble this holiday season. Seek out new friends soon but don’t forget about old friends in this process. You handle your holiday responsibilities well, as you always have. Don’t be too accepting of your position in life; you may need a change. It’s all right to get wild every once in awhile because you ground yourself well. AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 18) Rejection doesn’t touch you this holiday season, so don’t fear it. The holidays are filled with joy and your personality reflects this well. Those who are close to you cringe at the sight of your idiosyncrasies. Keep your ultimate goal aimed at happiness and it will help out in unexpected situations. Your loved ones need a show of affection from you this month. PISCES: (February 19- March 20) You tend to get overly emotional this time of year. If you get lost in your dreams, you may miss out on the affections in your new relationship. You're not so good at being alone, so stay close to someone. Your friends see you as a profound individual and value your excellent memory. MLK Birthday Celebration (Continued from page 1) during common hour on Monday the 20. Young's speech will be on the “We are the Dream” theme. Outreaching to the community, the campus has invited area high schools and churches to attend. The reason behind the events is that “it is important to continue Dr. Martin Luther King’s belief in unity. It brings the faculty and students on campus together. We must keep King's legacy alive,” says Ramsey. The bookstore will also be selling paraphernalia marking King’s birthday, such as calendars, books, and bookmarkers. All events are open to the entire campus community.
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