Michelle Yodzis
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Professional Writing Panel5/10/2012 |
When: Monday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 16, 11:30 AM to 1:18 PM. Where: The basement of the Science and Engineering Library, Room 0060. What: The Professional Writing Minor is hosting a panel of professional writers to come and talk about multiple careers in writing. All students are welcome to attend one or both of the days. There will be coffee and bagels provided at the event. Topics that the professionals will discuss include but are not limited to networking, advertising, different types of professional writing, and recommendations for students. Writing is important for every collegiate in every career path and this is a great opportunity to learn more about it! Monday’s Panelists: Wednesday’s Panelists: |
 Group Projects: Unfair and Unrealistic4/29/2012 |
Teamwork, patience and cooperation are a few skills that can be achieved through group work. It is likely that most of us will be working with other people in future professions, so these skills are not pointless by any means. However, we have to question to what extent should these groups impact our personal grades. Also, there is the question of time and whether or not it is realistic for professors to expect their students to have the availability to continuously meet each other outside of class. |
 Burial by Interest Rates4/23/2012 |
As if the thought of graduating isn’t stressful enough, add thoughts of the years of loan payments that you’ll be facing after graduation. This idea is not that abnormal for many college students today. Recently, though, stress may come more from the interest rates that the loans incur rather than from the loans themselves.
Currently, federally subsidized loans have a 3.4 percent interest rate. That established rate was determined in 2006 and was put in place for six years. Time is up and unless Congress acts before the end of June, those rates will double. Legislation must decide to extend the lower rate or the rate will be 6.8 percent in less than three months. |
 5 ways to save money this spring4/3/2012 |
The weather is getting nicer and it is about that time to start planning those fun spring and summer trips with your friends! Concerts and beach trips are starting to be discussed and you are getting worried about your bank account. 1. Try to keep cash with you, rather than using a credit card. It is way easier to spend more money than intended by using a credit card. Counting out cash makes you more aware of how much you’re spending. 2. Instead of impulsive shopping, wait a full 24 hours before making purchases. If you still want it when you wake up the following day, it’s probably worth it. However, chances are if it was an impulse idea, the desire will subside. 3. The idea of retail therapy is a pretty common one. However, while trying to save, avoid this excuse for shopping. Find other ways to work through negative emotions. On the same page, avoid grocery shopping when hungry. You will most likely leave the store with more than you intended. 4. Pay more attention to your bills. It is easy to just write the check and send it in for the amount being charged. Often though, you may be paying for more than you thought. Every penny counts! 5. Get your friends on board. Trying to save money when all that your friends want to do is spend can be extremely difficult. Convince them that saving money will benefit them in the long run, too. Good luck saving and enjoy the sunshine! Photo source |
Queer Places, Practices & Lives: A Symposium in Honor of Samuel Steward3/18/2012 |
Where: The Ohio State University; more details TBA as the date draws closer
Steward was an advocate for research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer lives and issues; he donated funds to the Department of English at OSU for that purpose. |
 Danny Yodzis, '153/1/2012 |
Name: Danny Yodzis Year: Freshman Major: Health Sciences Hometown: Toledo, OH Relationship Status: Single HC: Where do you picture yourself in 15 years? HC: What do you look for in your ideal girl? HC: Who is your celebrity crush? HC: What are your favorite pro sports teams? |
 Coffee Shops To Serve ... Alcohol?1/26/2012 |
Starbucks announced on Jan. 23, 2012 that they would be incorporating beer and wine into more cafes in chosen states. While Ohio is not a state yet included on this list, it is imaginable that this may be a growing business that will one day reach our own state. Starbucks first started this endeavor in 2010 in Seattle. Apparently it is doing well, because the company will be expanding the venture to as many as 25 locations by the end of this year. Their reasoning behind the idea is to increase business in the afternoon and evening hours, as business tends to slow after the morning hours. What does this mean for our beloved café? We have to question how this will change the atmosphere typically associated with coffee shops. Our campus Starbucks is centrally located at the intersection of 14th Street and High Street. It is very convenient for many of the students to stop by before and after classes. If it were to begin serving alcohol, we have to wonder if it would compromise the previously more “chill” study/hang out environment. |
