Article 10 Spring 2014 Menlo College Campus News The Oaks Press ‘ March 24th to March 30th 2014 Give It Your All! Aloha‘ Menlo College,

I found this quote and instantly thought about my thesis class. I'll be one of the first to admit that I am Inspirational struggling in the course and complain left and right Quote about what we have to do. Nevertheless, I always end up thinking about how much this class will benefit me not "I hated every minute of only for furthering my education, but life in general. training, but I said, 'Don't Thesis class really pushes me to work my fullest quit. Suffer now and live potential and although I hate it now, I know I will the rest of your life as a benefit from it. champion.'"

I urge all of you to refer to Muhammad Ali’s advice, -Muhammad Ali which states, "Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion" when you feel like giving up. Realize that the hard work you put in will pay off and make your life that much greater! I’ve seen this firsthand when students work really hard their first three years of school so that they can "cruise" through and have that "easy" senior year. Put in the hard work now, and with all of the blood, sweat, and tears, will come something great... Life as a champion!

Have a great week Menlo and don't forget about the The Student Union 23rd Annual Lu'au on April 5th :)! recently got 3 New Pool Tables!!! Stop by and -Mikey Kukahiwa-Haruno check them out! Campus News Editor

What’s in this Week’s Issue.. Pg. 3…Additional Study Space Pg. 4-6… Career Corner Pg. 7… VITA Program Pg. 8… Menlo In Me Video Contest Pg. 9… Bookstore Sale Pg. 10-13… Campus Events Pg. 14… Peer Counselor Information Pg. 15… Peer Tutor Information Pg. 16-17... Writing Center News

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Career Corner

Menlo College CareerLink Weekly Update

Did you know that there were 15 new positions posted this week?!

Featured New Postings

Full-time jobs for soon to be graduates: • Landmark Event Services - Event Operations Manager • First Investors Corp. - Financial Representative

Summer Jobs: • Giants Community Fund - Junior Giants Ambassador

Part-time work for students: • Rosewood SAnd Hill - Room Service/Pool Servers

Check out CareerLink to see all the postings!

*Visit https://menlo-csm.symplicity.com/students4 to log in or register for CareerLink*

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Message From Professor Klingler

Dear Menlo Students/Staff/Faculty:

The Menlo College Accounting Club will be again offering free income tax return preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored by the United Way and the IRS. The VITA program provides an opportunity for low/middle income taxpayers (generally those with incomes less than $52,000) to have their taxes prepared for free by well- trained and certified preparers. All of our student volunteers have undergone 24 hours of training and had to pass a series of rigorous exams in order to be able to volunteer.

Last year’s inaugural program was quite a success as we prepared returns for 60 clients who received over $27,000 in refunds. For this year, we have doubled the amount of volunteers from 11 to 22 and, therefore, are doubling our hours of operation. There are plenty of opportunities for Menlo students and other qualifying taxpayers to come have their taxes prepared and (hopefully) get their refund.

A reminder to all students who took Personal Finance at Menlo…if you receive a W-2 for a job you had in 2013 you may very well be entitled to a refund for some or all of the taxes you had withheld from your wages. Don’t just assume you do not need to file because you didn’t make that much. If too much tax was withheld, you should get that back as a refund. You need to file to do that.

The dates we will offer the services are as follows: Tuesday, Mar 25 6-9 pm Brawner 405 Thursday, Apr 3 6-9 pm Brawner 401/402 Saturday, Apr 12 10am – 2pm Brawner 405

Please don’t wait until the last few sessions to have your taxes prepared as those tend to be very busy sessions! Also, arrive early so you can be the first to be served with no wait.

Also….please pass this onto anyone you know who may qualify for this service (friends, siblings, etc.). We would like to help as many taxpayers as possible!

We hope to see you this year at our site! If you come, please make sure to bring your social security card, a photo ID and all necessary paperwork (W-2s, 1098-T, etc.)

Professor Jack Klingler

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Campus Events

Monday, March 24, 2014

7:00 pm (Fireside Lounge): Speaker Series: Dr. Kurt Cline, State University, Fresno

Dr. Kurt Cline is Associate Professor of Political Science at Fresno State, and Director of the CSUF Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. He studies both intergovernmental relations and environmental policy, such as hazardous waste policy, of Superfund sites, and the use of public lands. His most recent work focuses on intergovernmental management of environmental policy and the design of air quality policy in California’s Central Valley.

7:30 pm (Kratt Lounge): FYT (Find Your Trail)

Come make your own trail mix while learning about all of the benefits of this healthy snack!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

6:00 pm (Brawner 401/402): Menlo College VITA Program

Bring your W-2s, Social Security Numbers, and Other Tax Documents and have your taxes done for free.

12:00 pm (Cartan Field): Baseball vs.

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Campus Events

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

2:30 pm (Cartan Field): Baseball vs. La Sierra University

5:00 pm (Administration Building): Art Reception

6:00 pm (Russell Center): Wine Tasting

For Michaels residents 21+, we offer a night of wine tasting to learn the nuances behind social wine drinking! All wine is complimentary and should be enjoyed in moderation.

9:00 pm (Student Union): Dough Nite

. Thursday, March 27, 2014

7:30 pm (Kratt Lounge): Put A Ring On It

Come make your own glamorous rings utilizing everyday resources! Supplies provided.

9:00 pm (Gym): Basketball Tournament

Gather your team and compete in this awesome tournament. Prizes for the winners.

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Campus Events

Friday, March 28, 2014

5:00 pm (Fireside Lounge): Women’s Soccer Alumni Dinner

7:00 pm (Kratt Lounge 2nd Floor): NBA 2K 14 Tournament

Stop by the Kratt 2nd floor lounge to play a game of NBA 2K. Prizes for the winners! Sign up with RA Devin. Saturday, March 29, 2014

Preview Day

11:00 am (Wunderlich Field): Women’s Soccer Alumni Game

12:00 pm (Vancouver, BC): Baseball vs. University of British Columbia

1:00 pm (Redding, CA): Softball vs.

3:00 pm (Quad): Quidditch in the Quad

At Welcome to Quidditch in the Quad where the Wizard World meets Menlo college! Ever seen the Internship? If so, that is what we are doing, if not check it out online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWRC9H1Mm_4. Teams of 7, sign up in front of the Dining Hall Tuesday/Thursday 3/25&3/27 or contact [email protected]. Dress up is highly encouraged, wear your Menlo gear!! 7:00 pm (Student Union): Marshmallow Madness Compete to build the tallest tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Get your tower to free stand for 15 seconds and you've got yourself a prize!

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Campus Events

Sunday, March 30, 2014

10:00 am (Vancouver, BC): Baseball vs. University of British Columbia

1:00 pm (Redding, CA): Softball vs. Simpson University

7:00 pm (The Pit): Movie Night

Snacks will be provided. It is open to the entire school

7:00 pm (Gym): Hawai’i Club Hula Practice

Interested in participating in the 23rd Annual Hawai’i Club Lu’au this year? Come to the gym and learn hula dancing from instructor Martini Eke.

LU’AU 2014

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A Message from the Peer Counselors When I think of bullying my first thoughts are of young elementary school children excluding each other from games, or middle and high school students spreading rumors about one another. The word bullying does not make me think of College students and perhaps this logic is part of the problem. The reality is that while bullying begins in grade school it does not end there, it continues into college and even in the work force. Both bullying and harassment play a significant role on college campuses and have the potential to have severe negative consequences if students and administrators do not take the initiative to eliminate instances of bullying and harassment.

Stopbullying.gov defines bullying as, “Unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully may have serious, lasting problems.” Even this definition of bullying incorrectly assumes that bullying only occurs amongst school age children. However, this definition still applies to college students. In fact, according to a 2012 study published Health Day News 15% college students reported being bullied and 22% reported being cyber-bullied. In this same study 42 % of students reported seeing someone being bullied by another student. However, bullying is not the only concern on college campuses.

Harassment is also a problem on college campuses. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines harassment as, “To annoy persistently or to create an unpleasant or hostile situation for especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct.” According to an organization dedicated to end street harassment, 67% of college students experienced some form of harassment on campus and 61% had witnessed another student being harassed.

Both bullying and harassment take an emotional toll on their victims and often the perpetrator has emotional problems as well. Recent reports in the media have highlighted some of the extreme consequences of bullying and harassment, some of which have resulted in suicide. As a campus it is our job to set the example and promote a safe environment for everyone where there is no bullying or harassment. Here are a few steps you can take to help combat bullying and harassment:

1. Tell someone! (If you are being bullied or harassed talk to someone about it, whether it is a peer counselor, a faculty member, or another resource.) 2. Do not be a bystander! (If you see someone being harassed or bullied say something!) 3. Choose not to use or share words, jokes and comments of a discriminatory nature that may adversely affect others.

By: Melissa Lopez, Junior, Peer Counselor

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Everyone is Welcome at Tutor Lab and STUDY SLAM! The Tutor Lab is now open for the spring semester! The regular hours for the peer tutors are: Sun, Mon, and Wed in the Tutor Lab in the Academic Success Center from 7:00-9:00 pm and Tues, also 7:00-9:00 pm, at STUDY SLAM in the Russell Center

The peer tutors are Brittni Byun, Michele “Mike” Canali, Travis Gorzalka, Lauren Montfort, Daniel Macias, Emma Oehler, Garrett Spangler, Yusi Qiu and Songyu Jiang. The peer tutors are excellent students who have A’s in all the subjects they tutor. They always forward to working with any Menlo students who stop by the Tutor Lab or STUDY SLAM!

At STUDY SLAM, peer tutors are joined by faculty and staff to help students with homework or to prepare for any upcoming exams. STUDY SLAM is held every Tuesday night, 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Russell Center. There’s always free pizza too! All Menlo students are encouraged to take advantage of these free academic services offered at Menlo College.

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Writing Center News

During drop-in hours, we see students on a first-come, first-serve basis—no appointment necessary!

If you prefer a daytime visit, drop in or make a 30-minute appointment from our webpage: http://www.menlo.edu/academics/support/writing-center.

Located in Bowman Library, the Writing Center offers students one-on-one writing support with an instructor or trained peer tutor. We work with students on any writing assignment— course essays, cover letters and resumes, business proposals, memoir pieces, personal statements, research papers, etc.—and at any stage in the writing process—from thesis development and outlining to final revision and documentation.

To sign up for a 30-minute appointment, just click on the “Make an appointment with a writing tutor” button from our webpage: http://www.menlo.edu/academics/support/writing- center.

Writing Tutoring:

Mon 10am-4pm

Tuesday 10am-6pm

Wednesday 10am-6pm

Thursday 10am-5pm

Fri 10am-3pm

Evening Drop-In Hours (starting Mon Jan 27):

Sun-Wed 7-9pm

Stop by soon to get an early start on your writing assignments! Happy writing!

Katie

Katie Flynn

Director, Writing Center

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Writing Center News

Need help preparing for a presentation or interview?

Check out the Writing Center’s new service, oral communication tutoring!

Starting Wednesday January 15th, Dr. Marianne Neuwirth will provide training in listening skills, interviewing, and the design, organization, and delivery of different types of presentations. Marianne will offer tips on effective visual aids such as Power Point, and techniques to deal with speech anxiety. Presentations and interviews will be videotaped, so students can have direct feedback on their performance. Oral Communication Tutoring:

Mon 11am-1:30pm

Wed 11:30am-2pm Fri 11am-1pm

To sign up for an hour-long appointment, just click on the “Make an appointment with an oral comm tutor” button from our webpage: http://www.menlo.edu/academics/support/writing-center.

About Marianne: Marianne Neuwirth earned her PhD in Communication, and is a consultant with . She has been teaching a wide variety of communication courses for several years, with an emphasis on skilled verbal and nonverbal expression in public and interpersonal contexts. Her fine-tuned feedback enables diverse individuals to hone their own communication competence.

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Oaks Athletics \ Upcoming Games

Baseball: *April 5 and 6- 12:00 pm and 11:00 am vs. Simpson University (HOME GAME))

Softball: *April 11 and 12- 3:00 pm and 12:00 pm Baseball (17-14): vs. William Jessup University 16-4 Loss against Lewis-Clark State (HOME GAME) College 14-4 WIN against Lewis-Clark State College 5-4 Loss against Lewis-Clark State College

Softball (8-11):