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WEATHER MONDAY March 27, 2000 Rain WORLD NEWS High, 54 OPINION Low, 44 CITY The BG News SPORTS bgnews.com Volume 88, Isiue 47 A daily independem srudem pness Enterprise hosts resume contest NICOLE VALEK STAFF WRITER Composing a resume used to be a dreaded task, but students ma) change their minds once they find out that they can win cash prizes lor their efforts. A national competition is asking students to submit creative resumes. For the first time ever, the Enter- prise Rent-A-Car "Promote Your- self Career Contest is offering cash prizes and career opportunities to serious |oh seekers who produce dis- tinctive resumes using videos. CD- ROMS, personal Web pages, 3-D models, poetry, css.iy-. comic strips or whatever else they believe will spotlight their credentials. "I think by participating in this contest it can highlight your creativ- BEN FRENCH/ The BG New* ity so you stand out from other DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY — More than 300 dancers participated in Dance Marathon this weekend. (Above) The dancers participate in a Dance Marathon tradition applicants." said Matt Specht. senior the line dance. This year the dance was more than eight minutes long. For the fifth year Dance Marathon raised more money than the previous year, $233,583.60. journalism major. (Below) The children proudly display the amount of money raised. Students also need to explain why they would be the ideal candi- date for a management career w ith Enterprise. Dance Marathon breaks record "Enterprise is sponsoring this contest lo tell career-minded candi- CRAIG GIFFORD "You are making miracles in the hours of Saturday night, the spirit for the kids." said Jason Abbott, hours, the dancers were tired, but si MI WRITES lives of children happen." she said. and energy exhibited by the dancers dancer for Alpha Phi Omega. still motivated to keep moving. dates about opportunities in the Everyone in attendance was was still evident. Even as Dance Marathon moved "It's been tiring, but it's been fun. company \ business management excited to see the event finally get "It's nothing like I expected." on to early Sunday morning, and the The moraleis have been keeping us program." said Robyn Frankel ol The excitement of Dance said Erin Mvers. dancer for Delta dancers were starting to feel the busy, so the time goes by real fast," Marathon and the thought of being underway, including University Frankel Public Relations, for Knter- President Sidney Ribeau. pains of being awake and said Brigid O'Connor, dancer for prise. "An unusual resume is a way able In help kids by raisins dancing all night, the Delta Sigma Pi. $233,583.60 was enough to get 300 "It is a beautiful day to show oil not only your creden- outside and the sun is excitement was still high. The dancers were not the only University students through 32 At 4:30 a.m.. many of ones in attendance that enjoyed what tials, but also a little bit of your per- hours of dancing. bright, but the spirit in here is even brighter." the dancers still had the was going on. The families also sonality." After months of preparation, the energy to take pan in the enjoyed the event. Students are encouraged lo enter event hit the campus Saturday morn- Ribeau said. "I am really, really ewetnc slide. "The kids aie having a great lime. this competition fbl various reasons. ing- "I think this is incredi- I am very happy we were able to Dance Marathon is one 01 the proud of our students and Many will participate for the their work and dedica- ble," said Veronica come." said Matt Benner. lather of University's largest fund raisers. Hagan, dancer for Mac Vl.iin. who was one of the children monetary awards. The first place with the money raised through the tion." The altitude of the stu- Donald. "My back hurts. sponsored by the event winner will receive $3,000, two sec- evenl going to the Children's Mira- 01) feel hurt, but I'm still Even students who were not ond place winners will receive cle Network. dents during the first hour was that ol excitement and really excited." dancing for the event were able to be $2,500 and three third place w inner- After a 10-second countdown, Dustin Zedeker. dancer involved in one way or another. each of the dancers and moraleis ran high expectations. will pocket $1,000 each. "Everybody has a lot of for Beta Theta Pi. shared One such student. Matt Darrah. out to the dance floor, located at the similar thoughts. who called himself. "The Runner," Several qualified candidates basketball courts of the Student energy. If we keep up like could also w in a job with Enterprise. this, we should be able to "It's starting to have its ran 242 consecutive laps around the Recreation Center. toll on me, but I'm just track in order to make himself a part ""It's a waj to get involved and Upon entering, a chant of "Do it do it easily." said Jon Hoinski, dancer for Fiji. Zeta. "The energy level is still great going to keep going." of Dance Marathon. siart a career that has unlimited for the kids" began, as well as "I'm tired. The kids are pretty "I am doing this to he involved in speeches from various individuals "This is the most wonderful thing and everyone is still excited and opportunities for advancement." upbeat. I haven't heard anyone com- much all that are keeping me going this spectacular evenl in a unique involved with the event. in the whole world." said Dawn Frankel said. "The average manage- Dunlap. dancer for the Honors Stu- plain." right now." said Clint Gault. dancer way." Natalie Cowan, director of Dance for USG. ment trainee becomes a branch man- dent Association. "So far it has been a lot of fun. ager and doubles his/her starting Marathon, was one of the first to I'm having a great time doing this As the event reached its final speak to the dancers. As the event moved into the late »S»Mp*l salary within three years Other students believe this con- test is a good idea, but would not be beneficial lor everyone. Women take strides toward better investments "I think it is cool for advertising, public relations and communication majors, but for students with non- NICOLE VALEK mopolitan magazine entitled "I think it would be based more on According to Mary Ellen Bene- finance major. STAH1 WRITER "Women Are Wimps About Money" age factors." dict, economics professor, these "I know girls that will spend all creative majors such as finance, I indicated that women make more Lisa Wilder, economics profes- results could be contributed to two their money the instant they get it. don't really see any benefits." said and 1 also know guvs that will save University students and faculty mistakes than their male counter- sor, said. "It may not be thai women factors. Gretchen Sle/ak. senior IPC major. "Women are less risky and are every penny, so 1 don't think this said women and men are becoming parts when it comes to investing are less risky, they may just be risk Alicia (offing, senior public their money. averse. They prefer to make deci- perceived to be less risky so they belief that women are always more increasingly equal when it comes to cautious with their paychecks i. relations major, said, "I think ii is a managing their paychecks. Many people said they found this sions that result as a sure tiling, and have less opportunities to choose from." Benedict said. "Perceptions line." he said great idea for those college students Women today are earning more article to be contrary to their beliefs are less likely to take risks than who have the extra time to dedicate someone risk-seeking." about women limit their choices, Peggy Giordano, psychologj college degrees than men. their and do not believe women are nec- toward a project like that, hut I am essarily less risky with their invest- There have been gender confer- therefore making them less risky." professor, said. "I believe there Is ■' incomes are rising faster and they -waniped with too many other are beginning to start businesses ments. ences that discuss statistics about Students said they believe that trend for women to be entering the stock market and investment clubs. things to do." more often. "I would be surprised to see that single men being the highest risk men and women are equal when it In short, they are becoming better there is a difference between gender lakers, married couples ranking sec- comes to finances. I think the idea that 'Women arc- The deadline for entries is April financial prospects. when it comes to finances," said ond, leaving single women the least "1 think it all depends on the indi- Wimps About Money" may be from 10.