Monday, January 28, 2013 The Viking Volume III, Issue V
Get GC community sends supplies involved
to students in Ghana Sweet Treats Stop 1st Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m. —2nd floor, Student Life Center
February First Friday Connection Breakfast Friday, February 1 7:00-9:00 a.m.—Life Center, Community Room Employees please register when you arrive. Sponsored by Grayson College. Hosted by Student Life.
February First Thurs- day Connection Breakfast Thursday, February 7 8:00-9:00 a.m.—main foyer, South Campus
University Day Thursday, January 31 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Life Center/Bridge Representatives from various colleges, universities, and the armed forces will be present to talk with students, regard- ing transfer opportunities. Grayson staff member Stacey Jones (center right) and her daughter Victoria Sicking, a Peace Corps volunteer, pose with the performing stu- Student/Employee dent group at Sickling’s enstooling ceremony in December, a special event celebrating new teachers in which the entire community partici- Wellness Fair Tuesday, February 5 By Victoria Sicking A major problem through- Of the 3,000 residents of As- are a blackboard and chalk. 7-10 a.m. (lab screenings— out Ghana is poor sanitation fasting required), 7 a.m.-12 sin Akrofuom, almost 800 of It is likely that these stu- p.m. (agency displays and Peace Corps Volunteer practices. One of the major these are school-aged children dents may never have the op- blood drive) sources of waste is water sa- attending primary, junior high portunity to use a computer Life Center/Bridge Assin Akrofuom is a village chets, which is the most eco- school, or secondary school. during their education. located in the central region of nomical source of clean drink- Between the three schools The village chief and el- ing water. These sachets fill Spring Team Recrea- rural Ghana. Most of its 3,000 there are only 2 computers that ders, along with the staff of residents are farmers who pro- gutters, roads, and waste heaps are functioning, no access to in- Victoria’s school have been tional Sports duce cocoa, cassava, yam, plan- across Ghana and West Africa ternet, and no library. able to set aside two rooms in Team registration period: tain, banana, and palm nuts. at large. The Ghana Education Service hopes of developing a commu- January 22-February 13 I am currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteers in requires that students learn ICT nity library and computer lab. Team sports offered: 5 on 5 the past have come up with starting in primary school and The library and computer soccer, 3 on 3 basketball, 4 on Peace Corps volunteer at one of the local junior high schools. some creative ways to reuse continue all the way through lab will be accessible by all the 4 football. For details, visit these sachets that include the Student Life office located Although assigned as a teach- secondary school. But the only students in the community for on the 2nd floor of the Life er, all Peace Corps volunteers manufacturing purses, coin teaching materials teachers have Cont. on p. 6 “Supplies” Center. also have the responsibility of wallets, hammocks, and soccer understanding other needs in the and volleyball nets. Free January Late community and if possible help- The students at my school ing citizens to meet these needs have collected water sachets at Ghanan village honors Night Food Event their homes and across the Monday, February 11 by maximizing their own re- sources. town and are now making soc- Peace Corp teacher, daugh- 9:00-10 p.m.—Life Center, cer nets of their own. Food Court Farming has always been the Chili/Soup, trimming, dessert major form of income genera- ter of GC staff member and drink. Complimentary tion in this area. Unfortunately, meal provided by Great West- very few farmers have been By Stacey Jones tional African woman - sort of, ern Dining Services. Spon- taught the methods of organic at least for the day. sored by Student Life. farming, companion planting, Executive Assistant to Dean of At noon the festivities be- and natural fertilizers to maxim- Academic Instruction and mother gan. Sicking made her first ize their outputs. of Victoria Sicking appearance of the day. It’s My Life Student A fellow teacher and I attend- The chiefs, elders, and com- Leadership Series ed a school gardening workshop On Christmas Eve 2012, Vic- munity were gathered at one Monday, February 25 through Peace Corps that cov- toria Sicking, Peace Corps volun- end of the village. There was a 4th Monday of each month ered these subjects. Through the teer, was given a new name and drink offering and prayer, and 12:15-12:45 p.m.—LA107 knowledge gained at this train- title. then she was placed on a carri- Community business leaders ing, we have been able to start The day began at 6:00 A.M. er on top of four strong young share leadership philosophy in an organic school garden to when Queen Mothers from two men's heads who carried her today’s competitive environ- teach interested students these Iwantuncharted.wordpress.com neighboring villages arrived at through the village while danc- ment. Students and employ- Water sachets provide drinking Sicking’s compound and started ees invited. Sponsors: CWL concepts. ing and chanting. water but create waste the six hours of preparation for At the end of the village, the Advisory Board, SGA, Stu- the day's event. There were jew- dent Life large parade turned around and elry making, dance lessons, and danced back to the middle, Spring Table Games long discussions in Twi about where the rest of the communi- GC Alert keeps students every single detail of her appear- ty and dignitaries from neigh- Tournament ance and responsibilities for the boring villages and a few dis- Ping pong, 8-ball, foosball, “in the know” parade and “enstooling” ceremo- trict education and Peace Corps video games. ny. Tournament registration: Feb- representatives were gathered. ever, messaging, data and voice These two amazing women There were speeches and ruary 18-March 1. Play be- By Shelle Cassell transformed Sicking into a tradi- gins March 18 and concludes charges by phone carriers still Cont. on p. 6 “Parade” April 5. For more infor- Director of Marketing and Pub- apply. mation, contact Student Life. lic Information Students who are registered for classes will automatically Student Government SNOW DAY! Or is it? be in the database of contacts Association Grayson College has a new based on the information pro- Mondays (1st Monday of each notification system to com- vided on the admissions appli- month) municate important messages cation. 12:15-12:45 p.m.—The HUB to students, employees and oth- This data will be uploaded Student club and organization er members of the community. into the system on the first day members are invited as well as GC Alert will be used to of classes and again on the 12 all students. SGA is the voice inform you of weather closings, day of class. of students at GC. SGA pro- disasters, impending severe Those who listed a cell motes “students leading stu- weather, or other events that phone will receive a text mes- dents.” may impact the College. sage when the data is uploaded. GC Alert will notify mem- It will indicate that “you have Karaoke bers of the College community opted-in to receive messages to Thursday, February 7 in several different ways: voice your device …” and will pro- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.—Life Cen- calls, emails, text notification, vide some additional infor- ter, Community Room as well as a post on the Col- mation. 90 minutes of musical enter- tainment provided by GC stu- lege’s official social media out- Students are encouraged to dents and employees. A lets. But YOU can determine update that information for no- Beginning of the parade in which Peace Corps volunteer Victoria “must” to hear! how you prefer to receive these tification purposes and can list Sicking is honored as Queen Mother in “enstooling” ceremony messages. multiple contact points. Club G at Grayson Please take a few moments Thursday, February 21 The program is free! How- to log into GC Alert (click on Check out 8-10 p.m..—Life Center, the GC Alert icon on the lower Community Room right corner of the College’s Night club atmosphere. En- homepage), and input your in- tertainment, dancing, dining. formation, such as current Free admission with valid GC email address, cell phone or ID. Students, employees, other preferred contact details, The Viking spouses invited. 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BSM Luncheon Wednesdays (cont. from p. 1) Holiday office decoration win- 11:45-12:30 p.m. —Baptist GC Alert Student Union ners announced BSM Bible Study Management Team will is safe to return to normal Mondays By Gregg Miles 12:00-1:00 p.m. —Baptist send out an initial message operations. Student Union on what action is appropri- In order to ensure that Director of Student Life ate to take. Examples are: GC Alert is operating at its Fellowship of Seek Shelter, Evacuate, peak, periodic tests and The 2012 Holiday Of- Shelter in Place, Campus is drills will be conducted fice Decorating Contest Christian Athletes Closed. throughout the semester. was very successful. Tuesdays The initial message will While the test will be Twelve offices or de- 6:00 p.m.—Viking Residence provide the appropriate made known in advance, partments participated with Hall Main Lounge a host of employees, family response for students and there will be occasions employees to follow along where campus-wide drills members and student work- Men of Distinction with the area that is affect- will be conducted without ers dedicating their person- Thursdays ed. prior notification. al time, talents and dollars 12:00-1:00 p.m. —The HUB Following the initial If you have any ques- toward their respective en- message, additional infor- tions or concerns about GC tries. Sisters of Destiny mation will be sent out as it Alert or any emergency The energy, sharing of The Science Department gets buggy and Wednesdays becomes available. procedures at Grayson Col- ideas, and team building wins the Holiday Office Decoration Contest. 4:00-5:00 p.m. —The HUB At the conclusion of the lege, please contact the Of- opportunities were special event, GC Alert will be fice of Public Safety at 903 and enjoyed by all who participated. The winners of this years competition Phi Theta Kappa used to notify the campus it -463-8777. are as follows: 1st place: Science Depart- Wednesdays All GC students and employees enjoyed the sea- ment, 2nd Place: Financial Aid, 3rd 12:00-1:00 p.m. —The HUB Place: CWL and Arts/Communication. sonal transformation of Dental Assisting these offices, which helped The four teams will receive a catered relieve the tension of finals lunch in the Administration Board Room. Wednesdays The event will take place in February. 1:00-2:00 p.m. —The HUB GC Softball week. Wed., Jan. 1 & 3 Kilgore College Kilgore, TX
Speech Club 30 Fri., Feb. 1 1:00 Paris Junior Paris, TX Every other Wednesday College 3:00-4:00 p.m. —The HUB Fri., Feb. 1 1 & 3 Trinity Valley GC Softball Field Com. College Sat., Feb. 2 12:00 DH Paris Junior Dub Hayes Writers Unlimited/ College Field Sigma Kappa Delta Wed., Feb. 6 1 & 3 Western Oklaho- Altus, OK 2nd & 4th Fridays ma Thurs., Feb. 3:00 Navarro Houston, TX 12:00-1:00 p.m.—GC Writing 7 College San Jac. Center (Library, Rm. 110) Fri., Feb. 8 3 & 5 San Jacinto Col- Houston, TX lege Mu Alpha Theta Thurs., Feb. 6:00 Howard Col- Houston, TX 7 lege San Jac. Tuesdays Sat., Feb. 9 12 & 2 Alvin Com. Col- Alvin, TX 2:00-3:00 p.m. —The HUB lege Fri., Feb. 8 3:00 San Jacinto Houston, TX Welding Association Wed., Feb. 1 & 3 Bossier Parish Shreveport, LA College San Jac. Every other Tuesday 13 Com. College 12:00-1:00 p.m. —The HUB Sat., Feb. 9 2:00 San Jacinto Houston, TX
Cultural Diversity Fri., Feb. 15 1 & 3 Trinity Valley Athens, TX College San Jac. Com. College 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1:15-2:15 p.m. —The HUB Sat., Feb. 3:00, 6:00 Navarro and Wilburton, Sat., Feb. 16 1 & 3 Western Oklaho- GC Softball Field 16 DH E. OK St. OK The Clay Club ma Tuesdays Mon., Feb. 2:00 Northeast Mt. Pleas- 6:00 -6:30 p.m.—AC 120 Wed., Feb. 1 & 3 Kilgore College GC Softball Field 18 TX College ant, TX 20 Eta Sigma Delta Sat., Feb. 12:00 DH Seminole St. Dub Hayes Fri., Feb. 22 TBA Temple College Temple, TX 23 College Field (Culinary Honor So- Tournament ciety) TBA Sat., Feb. 23 TBA Temple College Temple, TX Mon., Feb. 2:00 Northeast Dub Hayes 25 TX College Field Student Ambassadors Tournament st 1 Thursday of each month Wed., Feb. 1 & 3 Ranger College GC Softball Field Wed., Feb. 2:00 DH Seminole St. Seminole, 7:00 -7:45 a.m.—Bridge lounge-outside the HUB 27 27 College OK Baseball GC MAS—Give More- Get More Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 p.m.—The HUB Art Delta Phi Delta Art Club 1st Wednesday of each month 11:45 a.m.—AC105 Shows: Grayson Nursing Stu- dent Association Thursdays LOL Exhibit 5:00 -6:00 p.m.—The HUB Jan. 31-Mar. 7 Psychology Club Tuesdays 12:15-12:45 p.m. —CIS 202 The Absolute Black and
Paramedic Student White XII Exhibit Mar. 21-Apr. 25 Association Meetings as needed. 5:00 p.m. —HS 215
Vocational Student Nursing Association Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 p.m.—South Cam- pus
Cosmetology Club Mondays 3:45 p.m.—CTC classroom
Veterans Student As- sociation Viking Room For meeting information, call 903.463.8692
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Graphic created by Brent Archer, Institutional Research Analyst Should healthy Americans get tax breaks? By Hannah Burns dent, and from this collision, By Emma Kury Though America is facing a shunned…” (Gardner). my mother received a frac- huge monetary deficit, the Disabilities or illness could tured vertebrae and a torn money the government pays to make some obese Americans In the media world, we disk. Such injuries resulted in Obesity is a rising epidemic those who better their health helpless and in a state in which are told as Americans to look three major back surgeries in America. If nothing is done will actually save us down the they can’t get healthy. a certain way and to fit into a and a lifetime of pain, her about this, then our nation will road. Those who can change would certain size of jeans. wounds never to fully heal. be literally smothered by an Reportedly, America almost seem to become an elitist Many of us succumb to Because of these injuries, even larger debt, as healthcare spends “an estimated $79 bil- group, filled with able minds and these ever-demanding and she physically cannot walk would cost us millions more lion…annually for overweight bodies, rewarded because they impossible expectations, but for 15 minutes without feel- due to all the obesity-related and obesity have the ability, but the incapable there remain, however, those ing intolerable pain, much health issues. alone…” (Brownell and would feel punished without any of us who raise our Big Macs less exercise. Healthcare is already cost- Frieden 522). extra help to get them to the in the air and say, “No.” Apart from my own little ing us a fortune, and so recov- The government spends so point at which they could possi- Today, we all face a chal- bubble of life, there are thou- ery and prevention needs to much per year on just obesity- bly help themselves. lenging question: diet and ex- sands of people all over start now. related problems that reward- This system is like a staircase, ercise or fries with that shake? America who have similar Recovery will not be estab- ing those who take the steps to helping the ones unhealthy reach Healthcare workers believe situations and disabilities that lished by rewarding the become healthy would actually wellbeing, using money as the in the former of such a ques- prevent them from strenuous healthy, and prevention will save us money by preventing handrail. tion, but how could they im- or even everyday physical not be maintained by punish- possible, and expensive, medi- Even though this reward sys- pose their beliefs on others? activities. ing the unhealthy. cal treatment. tem is meant for our nation to The answer is through tax- In fact, “obesity rates for I believe there should be a We need as many individu- reach a recovered state, it could ation. I believe that there adults with disabilities are system in which those who als as we can to take the initia- also be seen as America becom- should be a universal tax for 58% higher than for adults take the steps to better them- tive to achieve better health, if ing very self conscious of its ap- all residents of America, but without disabilities” (DO). selves from an unhealthy state not for our nation’s welfare, pearance. with definite tax breaks for This statistic shows that to a healthy one should be re- then at least for their own wel- While we do need to improve those who diet right and exer- the more we press taxes upon warded. fare. the nation’s productivity and cise regularly and for those the obese, most of the people Contribution towards one’s The idea that the govern- wellbeing, should we honestly be who physically cannot exer- we are taxing are disabled. welfare through proper diet ment would be giving out caring so much about what a cise. Not only that, but as for and exercise should be led money for those who are get- stranger is eating? It’s not our Let’s face it: we all hate people with injuries such as with incentives of temporary ting physically fit is a too-good life; can they not be unhealthy in and question taxes. Some- my mom’s, “researchers have tax breaks or bonuses. -to-be true, two-for-one deal, peace? times, however, the reasons shown that BMI may not be We can no longer ignore especially since our poverty By rewarding people who behind taxation can hit us on a the best measurement for the fact that our nation has rating is around the highest it comply with society’s idea of the personal level. some people with disabili- come to the point at which the has ever been with “…46.2 “right” body image, we will be One area of resentment- ties…BMI can underestimate government has to actually million people in the U.S. liv accepting the societal pressure causing taxation is in the the amount of fat in people motivate the population for [ing] below the poverty that urges people to throw out obese population. When the with spinal cord injuries who them to better themselves. line” (Fessler). their better judgment to conform overweight people are pressed have less lean muscle We cannot change how With our economy down to the masses. with higher taxes than the mass” (DO). modern technology has shaped and our weights up, money is Should we really be reward- healthy citizens of America, This information informs our lives, but we can change hard to come by while weight ing the act of getting healthier, they can feel cheated and dis- us that having some disabili- how we deal with it. is all too easy to gain; with this thinner? Society is already pres- criminated against; rightfully ties can actually make one Instead of sitting back and system one can achieve mone- suring people to look good, and so. weigh more; therefore, taxing accepting this new world, this tary gain, physical satisfaction, if we start rewarding this, then it The more slender people the disabled obese would be new weight, we can take our and a better lifestyle. would be like promoting such tend believe that those who punishing them for something bodies back and help our soci- This means one could get pressure. are obese have “brought it that not only causes them ety become healthier, stronger, paid back for all their hard Pros and cons aside, we can- upon themselves,” which in enough trouble but something and more competent, even if it work they put in, while also not sit back any longer, as our some cases is true, but in oth- they have no control over! is through the use of money as lowering their chances for obe- population sits too much as it is. ers it is not. Just as the physically fit an incentive. sity-related diseases. Action must be taken; our People with such beliefs believe it to be unfair to be Our world as our forefa- Though this wouldn’t be a generation needs to become can think that obese people taxed, I believe it unfair to tax thers knew it has changed, and continuous pay, only tempo- aware that we have a completely should be taxed more than the incapable too. along with it, our bodies. rary, this will still create a new lifestyle than there has ever those who are not. They could So, here is my compro- A recent study published in boundary between those who been, that we allow technology to think that it is unfair to punish mise: a universal tax for eve- the American Journal of Pre- are able to change their life- take the hard work out of our the ones who strive daily to ryone, but with tax breaks for ventative Medicine predicts style and those who are unable lives. remain in good health, which the people eating right and that by 2030, “an additional 32 to do so. And we accept this world, this is an understandable and logi- exercising and for the physi- million people will be charac- This is a type of discrimina- lifestyle, this comfort zone, and cal thought process. cally disabled. terized as obese--triple the tion that has come about. this weight. The people who do eat I believe this will work number it was half a century Though Americans may have But for those who can take properly and exercise should for three reasons, the first rea- ago--causing the healthcare accepted this as normality, back their time from technology indeed be rewarded for their son being to cease some com- costs of obesity to rise by a they are also becoming less and take back their effort to use commitment and hard work! plaining among tax payers. stunning $550 billion over the tolerant, as a Harris Interac- as their own, they can change But, on the same hand, who Reasonably so: people tend to next two dec- tive/Healthday poll found: their lives and help to change the are we to condemn others for complain when their taxes are ades” (Openchowski). “Fifty-two percent of people nation’s. not doing so, especially those more than others’ or illogical. America can’t keep rolling who fell into the ‘obese’ or Whether they do so because who cannot at all? If everyone paid the down this steep slope. We are ‘morbidly obese’ categories the government would give them My beliefs come from same tax, then the complain- in enough debt as it is, and believe they have been dis- treats, or whether they do so to personal experience. Three ing would somewhat de- something has to be done to criminated against when ap- create their own life-changing years ago, my mother, who crease. not only stop this national plying for a job or promotion. turning point, we need change in does not fit the ideal Ameri- weight gain, but to reverse it About two-fifths said they order to create a turning point for can shape, was in a car acci- Cont. on p. 4 “Tax Breaks” as well. have been socially our nation as a whole. Congratulations. . . Thursday, Enjoy February 21 gourmet to the GC Police Academy menus 8 p.m.-10 p.m. . . .at budget prices in GC’s Class! Student-run Restaurant. 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Dilbert Data visits Aunt Agatha (or how data gets from one user’s computer to another by using the OSI model) By John Lonnevik guage Dilbert speaks, what he bert ready to get into his trav- LINK LAYER, it is stamped The TRANSPORT LAYER looks like, whether or not he el capsule, where the conduc- by the Dispatcher with the ad- Conductor opens the capsule meets the dress code for trans- tor in the TRANSPORT dress of the station addresses at and checks to make sure that The following is a short story portation, what time he is sup- LAYER makes sure that Dil- both ends of the trip and by Dilbert is all right by inspecting for CPMT1349 Computer Net- posed to leave, when can he bert is the right height, what mode it is to be delivered. his tell-tale tracking device for work Tech Network+ class expect to arrive at Aunt Aga- weight, is dressed correctly, The capsule is now ener- damage and that his identifica- PROJECT 1.0. “Dilbert Data” tha’s, etc. has his ticket attached, and gized at the PHYSICAL LAY- tion matches what he was sent goes on a cross-town trip be- When all of the pertinent then puts a tell-tale tracking ER and begins its trip to Aunt by Aunt Abby’s Station Agent, tween the computers where his details have been agreed upon, device on Dilbert to make Agatha’s, going along the and he removes the tell-tale two aunts, “Abby” and Aunt Abby will send Dilbert to sure he isn’t damaged during route planned by the Travel device. “Agatha,” live, illustrating how the travel station to get his the trip to Aunt Agatha’s. Agent, the Station Agent, veri- Aunt Agatha’s SESSION a packet of data gets from one ticket. When Dilbert’s capsule is fied by the Conductor, and LAYER Station Agent calls computer starting at the Appli- The ticket will be attached closed and ready to go, it is scheduled by the Router along Aunt Agatha to tell her that Dil- cation Layer of the OSI 7-Layer to Dilbert’s clothes by the addressed to his Aunt Aga- the various pathways toward bert has arrived safely and is Model, works its way down the PRESENTATION LAYER tha. The address label also Aunt Agatha’s on the other ready to be picked up. through the other layers, moves Attendant, both to identify him says that it is coming from side of Computer Town. He also calls Aunt Abby’s across the network, and works and to make sure it (the ticket) his Aunt Abby and gives her Once the capsule arrives at SESSION LAYER Station up through the layers of the re- doesn’t get lost. address. Aunt Agatha’s station PHYSI- Agent so he can tell Aunt Abby ceiving computer to the Appli- At the travel station, The The capsule is moved to- CAL LAYER address, it is de that Dilbert has arrived safe and cation Layer. SESSION LAYER Station ward the traffic system by energized and moves out of the sound and that he is being de- Agent will call Aunt Abby to the NETWORK LAYER traffic system. livered to his Aunt Agatha. At the APPLICATION tell her Dilbert is ready to go Handler with all of the other The identification label on As Dilbert leaves the station, LAYER, Dilbert Data is asked and will also call Aunt Agatha capsules travelling at the the capsule is verified by the his ticket is removed from his by his Aunt Abby in the Appli- to make sure that she knows same time, and the System DATA LINK LAYER Dis- clothes and punched by the cation Layer of their home com- Dilbert is coming and asks if Router decides if the capsule patcher by calling the agent at PRESENTATION LAYER puter to go visit her sister, Aga- she is ready for his visit. will fly, float, go by road, or Aunt Abby’s station and then Attendant before releasing him tha Application, in another part Aunt Abby’s SESSION by rail to Aunt Agatha’s, de- removed. to his Aunt Agatha to take him of Computer town. LAYER Station Agent will pending on which means is Aunt Agatha’s NETWORK home to her APPLICATION Aunt Abby calls her Travel keep track of Dilbert from one the most efficient at the time. LAYER Handler calls and in- LAYER. Agent to negotiate the terms of end of his trip to the other. As the capsule enters the forms her that Dilbert’s cap- Dilbert’s trip, such as what lan- The Station Agent gets Dil- traffic system at the DATA sule has arrived.
Are you ready? Tax Breaks (cont. from p. 3) By Kay Dishner Grayson College has one Next, the benefits of tax essary pain in their side. could end up not only shaving goal for every student enrolled breaks for the physically fit So, if we gave them tax a few pounds of weight off in our classes – SUCCESS. would appease their desire to breaks, we would be relieving America, but maybe a few Asst. Coordinator of the Writ- The college is ready to pro- be rewarded for their determi- more than just their wallets. pounds of stress too. ing Center vide every student with the help nation and would not only And who knows? Maybe and support they will need to inspire them to keep up the with the money they save Works Cited accomplish their degree or cer- good work, but maybe inspire from taxes, they can spend Welcome back to go forward tification. others to put down the fork more money in an effort to “Disability and Obesity.” Cen- to a new semester at Grayson Campus resources will pro- and pick up a weight. reshape their lives for the bet- ters for Disease Control College. vide support and connection Lastly, I believe in this ter, no, the healthier. and Prevention. Centers If you are reading this news- through the Student Life Center, form of taxation because I do All around, I believe my for Disease Control and paper and this column, chances clubs and organizations, and not believe in punishing the taxation plan to be a good Prevention, 02 Oct. 2012. are you are ready to learn more instructional labs to help you innocent. “Disabled people one. Of course, it is certainly Web. 28 Nov. 2012. and get involved with your with understanding and execut- are twice as likely to live in not fool-proof and nowhere campus and instructors to pro- ing assignments in all classes: poverty as non-disabled peo- near perfect, but this plan in Ramesh, Randeep. “Disabled duce a successful semester. the Math Hub for math classes, ple,” recounts Randeep my eyes would satisfy the People ‘Twice as Likely’ The success we all seek in the Writing Center for writing Ramesh. majority of the public and to Miss out on Careers, life is majorly dependent on our assignments, and the I Lab for If those who struggle maybe even help to heal the Courses and Holidays.” own personal readiness to ac- developmental classes. physically usually struggle enormous national debt our Society. N.p., 9 Dec. 2010. complish the task and complete In addition, the college pro- financially too, an unjust tax country suffers from. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. the job at hand. vides tutoring for all core cur- would just be another unnec- If all went as hoped for, it The classes you are taking riculum classes in the Tutoring will offer you the knowledge to Center, where individual help is practice and use that will make provided on a scheduled basis. A chat with history professor Chase you ready to do the job you are So, are you ready to begin a educating yourself to achieve. new semester of learning and It will be up to you whether you practicing in order to become Machen, GC’s Professor of the Year commit to learning and practic- successful? ing the tools and skill sets your It is up to you to choose to By Marlea Trevino classes offer. apply yourself and to use all You can do it or you would support provided in order to Professor of English not be here, so the question to become who you want to be. answer is WILL you invest the ARE YOU READY? Gray- As an undergraduate, ma- time and effort your classes re- son College staff and faculty quire in order to be ready for joring in Criminal Justice and ARE READY to help you minoring in history, Chase the life you are planning to achieve your goals and lead? Machen always believed his dreams…Let Us Help. future lay with the FBI. The youngest police officer hired by the Monroe, Louisiana police department, Machen served for three years while finishing his degree. Poets’ Corner With the guidance of some excellent faculty mentors, The Branch Death March however, Machen realized that pursuing a major in histo- By Jamie Wagoner By Anonymous ry would better match his gifts. You took it without asking, I trudge on, He loved the debates in graduate school and “being a Without thinking of me; Knowing doom is before me, history nerd.” His studies You came in and stole it, Waiting with its cold blade. were stressful, but he lived Chase Machen wants his students to have an emotional connection to This branch from my tree. for the reading and arguing, history. I fear it, dreaming of the ideal career You never asked for permission. in which he could be paid for Yet march forward, hates “rote memorization.” ry” instead of “harping on Did you think I would miss it? doing that very thing. My fate sealed. In 2006, Machen began “Student don’t learn that names and dates.” Do you know what it supported, teaching at the college level at way,” Machen believes. One of the most rewarding What would happen without it? I wish to turn, the University of North Texas He prefers to organize his features of his job is watching To flee to safety. as a graduate teaching fellow. lectures around “thematical, that “Ah-ha!” moment hap- broad-stroke ideas,” covering And you didn’t just snatch it, Nowhere to run; Later he was hired by the pened for students in his class Tarrant County Southeast the “why’s” and “where when they make a connection But you made it wither away. No place to hide. we’re going.” and get excited about history. You pulled life from it slowly; Campus. Machen characterizes his He believes in treating “We’ve got great students The green leaves all turned grey. I hold my courage, teaching style as primarily history “like an elaborate sto- here at Grayson,” Machen ex- Yet still it falters. “conversational lecture” but claims. Your right was not there; I seem brave, It was not yours to take. But inside I cower. That branch was important; You’re nothing but a snake. I walk a death march. My drums are quiet You took her without asking, And steady in pace. Without thinking of me. You came in and stole her; I march forward; Cancer took her from me. I cannot look back, No one but me. Write for
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Graduation applications due Feb. 22 Consider carefully before dropping/withdrawing By Gary Hensler You must see either Upon confirmation, you By Gary Hensler with you haven’t thought of. your academic or program will be given further in- We understand there are times Director of Admissions and advisor to fill out an appli- struction for cap and gown Director of Admissions and Regis- when no matter what is said, you Registrar cation. reservations, as well as par- trar are going to drop. The times you The application must ticipation instructions. are not sure about are the ones we Another have a copy of your degree Graduation times for the Over the semester break, you are here to help with. exciting audit attached to be com- May ceremony will be an- looked at your schedule more than Once your professor signs off Spring plete. We will not accept nounced later in the semes- once thinking, “Can I handle this on your drop form, you will need semester incomplete or unsigned ter, as we base times upon many classes?” Or perhaps you to bring the completed form to Ad- is upon applications. the number of students thought, “Are the rumors true about missions. We will provide you us, and Additionally, you must graduating. this professor?” guidance from that point as to what that be within 18 credit hours of Seating is always lim- Even yet, you said, “I am gradu- you need to do next. means graduation at the beginning ited, so please plan accord- ating this semester and transferring If you are an online student or many of of the Spring 2013 semes- ingly. Last year was one of to a university!” are taking online courses, you must you are ter to be eligible to partici- our largest graduations, Regardless, you have now come email your professor your intent. salivating to graduate and pate in the May 18 ceremo- which allotted only 2 seats to the decision to drop a class or Your professor will contact Admis- transfer to a university. ny. If you are not within per graduate. totally withdraw from courses at sions afterwards. Some of you are more 18 hours of graduation, you The Admissions Office Grayson College. Students who are completely excited about commence- can apply for Summer or understands graduation is Before you make that decision withdrawing from Grayson must ment; the time you get to Fall graduation. We are an important rite of pas- on your own, we want a chance to meet with an Academic Advisor. walk across the stage in planning a Fall graduate sage. We want to share in help you. Veterans need to meet with the front of Grayson faculty and commencement ceremony the celebration with you. If There are many implications to Veterans Affairs Representative administrators, your peers, in December. we all work together, we dropping a course or withdrawing prior to dropping any coursework. and best of all, your friends Before you invite any can enjoy the fruits of our from college: the 6 Drop Rule, Drop forms are available in the and family. family to attend, please labors in a positive manner. course attempts to completion per- Deans area and in Admissions. For All graduation applica- confirm your status with We appreciate each of centage and Financial Aid, Return important deadlines, please make tions must be received in Admissions. We will have you for all of your hard to Title IV, not to mention, you just sure to look on page 2 and 3 in the Admissions no later than all eligibility for com- work. spent your time and effort with Grayson College Spring 2013 Friday, February 22 at 4 mencement confirmed by Have a great semester! nothing to show but a “W” on your Schedule of Classes. p.m. Friday, March 8. transcript. Remember: our goal at Grayson Beginning this semester, drop- College is to see you succeed in ping a course or withdrawing will your educational endeavors. Drop- begin with your professor. If you ping is sometimes a necessary evil, Students eligible for tax credits and have convinced yourself dropping and we understand that. is the best solution, we want you to Before you make that decision, deductions have an honest conversation with though, let us help you with a pos- your professor. There may be sible alternative. something they can help you out Your success is our success. By Jeff Scott Financial Aid Counselor Math Hub fixes fraction fixes As tax season is upon us, don’t forget there are several credits and deductions you as staff members. We are also ex- a student may be able to take advantage of. Below is a list of the most common and eas- By Dayna Ford panding our hours to include being iest to file. For a complete list, visit www.IRS.gov and consider IRS Publication 970. Math Hub Coordinator open every Saturday. This will allow us to be available for stu- Lifetime Learning Credit – Students can claim up to $2,000 if they are single and Whether you are a returning dents taking weekend classes. student or this is your first semester making less than $61,000 or less than $122,000 if married and filing jointly. There is no Our first workshop of the se- at Grayson, we all welcome you mester will feature the topic of limit on the number of years you can claim this credit. this spring. FRACTIONS on Friday, February The Math Hub staff is ready to 1 at 12:30 p.m. in SC-113 (main American Opportunity Credit – $2,500 can be claimed per student filing single mak- serve you in all your math needs. campus). We look forward to ing less than $90,000 or married filing jointly and making less than $180,000. Need help with your math starting the semester off with a homework? Need help with those large group of students. formulas in your Economics class? If you have any questions, Need help with conversions in please look us up on our new web- Both the Lifetime Learning Credit and the American Opportunity Credits can direct- Chemistry? site at http://www.grayson.edu/ ly reduce the amount of tax you must pay, whereas the following deductions reduce the If you answered “yes” to any of programs-classes/instructional- income subject to tax. these questions, you will find the labs/math-hub.aspx On this site, Math Hub extremely helpful. We you will find our hours, contact are here to help with all these situa- Student Loan Interest Deduction – If single and making less than $75,000 or married information, directions on how to tions. get to us, tutoring applications, and filing jointly while making less than $150,000, students can deduct $2,500 of their The Math Hub has been able to and much more helpful infor- student loan interest as long as they were enrolled in at least 6 hours. slightly expand and welcome new mation.
Tuition and Fees Deduction – Only tuition and enrollment fees can be deducted up to
$4,000 if single and making less than $80,000 or married and filing jointly making less than $160,000. This deduction cannot be claimed with either credit previously men- tioned for the same student in the same year.
Note: This information is not to be used as tax advice. Please consult a tax professional and/or the IRS to inquire about these credits and deductions when filing your taxes.
First Math Hub Workshop:
FRACTIONS
Friday, February 1 at 12:30 p.m. in SC-113 (main campus) Personal counseling Need a job? Grayson Counseling Center 903.463.8730 Need an employee?
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Room 113 Success Center Dayna Ford, Coordinator
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Supplies (cont. from p. 1) Free, and any members of lecture because they have the community who would forgotten their pen or do not like to learn will also be have one and cannot afford welcome. to buy another. They are in search of This term, however, the sources to donate used com- schools were able to give puters and books and are every student a pen to begin hoping to raise funds to pay the semester thanks to many for shipping these items to of the faculty and staff Assin Akrofuom. members at Grayson Col- The school does not pro- lege. vide books to the students, The students and staff of so the notes they take dur- all three schools in Ak- ing class become their rofuom are very grateful books. and would like to say thank Often times students will you to all of those who con- not be taking notes during a tributed. Grateful students in Assin Akrofuom hold up pens and pencils sent by the GC community. Crumbling school walls, few teaching tools or school supplies. . .
Want to do more?
Join Future Educators Club and Phi The- ta Kappa in collecting books for the school library.
Or contact Stacey Jones, LA103 [email protected]
Parade (cont. from p. 1) What’s the Peace performances by the school grandmother who brought children, including tradi- their people to this land. Corps, and where do I tional dances and reciting. The crowd went wild Then a table covered with applause and cheers. with many layers of fabric After everyone had had get more information? was brought out, and the their pictures made with layers were sort of auc- their new Queen Mother, tioned off until all fabric we went to the palace for revealed a piece of paper. Cokes, Sprite and Malt (an All the chiefs and elders African soda) and meat pies gathered around, and Sick- to celebrate. www.peacecorps.gov ing was called up. There The next morning, was a long explanation, and Christmas, the chiefs and then Sicking was given her elders surprised us with the new name and title - Nana first official meeting, on the Akyie Boafowaa II, Queen front porch of the main Mother of Development for house. Assin Akrofuom. The women of Sicking’s This was followed by African family helped her prayer and dancing. This dress for the occasion. They time she and I had to join discussed her role and re- in. sponsibilities. The new Queen Mother Tradition says if any gave a speech in Twi, ac- member of the village ad- cepting her new role and dresses her by her old name, thanking the people for hon- they must give the chiefs a oring her with the name of goat. They must at least call the great, great, great, great her “Nana” - all chiefs and queens are called “Nana.”