IN THIS ISSUE: Jacksonville State University’s Student-Published “Mousetrap” opens this weekend The Newspaper since 1934 Chanticleer WEATHER: High 49, Low 25, Partly cloudy Thursday, November 13, 2014 Cleaning up their act: JSU switches to foaming liquid soap Katie Cline that produced a fine white powder it has been coming for a while. Staff Writer are being replaced. It has been a David Thompson, who was ap- quiet process, with hardly any pub- pointed head of Physical Plant De- Something peculiar has been hap- licity or student knowledge, but partment in April, said, “I believe it pening on campus recently—the this small remodel is happening. [powdered soap] was one the most shiny, chrome boxes beside the Even though almost all of the pow- consistent [negative] comments mirrors on the bath- dered soap dispensers on campus provided by out-going graduates.” room walls have been replaced, there are sev- But student input wasn’t the only eral old dispensers scattered around. factor leading up to the switch. Still, this year’s freshman class may By converting to new liquid soap well be the last group to experi- dispensers with the JSU logo, ence the powder soap phenomenon. Thompson hopes to leave a big- How do students feel about the ger aesthetic impression on stu- switch? With the best of both soapy dents, faculty, staff and visitors. worlds, which would they choose? Of course, there is always the is- Peter Abney, a freshman, is hap- sue of money. Although the long- py about the change. “Using the term fiscal effects of these new soap powdered soap is a little bit like dispensers won’t be known until the scrubbing my hands with sand- switch has been in place for one full paper. I feel like a cat. I definitely budget year, the university predicts effort. Once the decision was made prefer the liquid soap,” he said that it will, at worst, break even. to move forward with the change, Other students are slightly more Ideally, it will come out our department has responded well reluctant to see the dry soap go. ahead in the areas of cost, as they always do. We are pleased “I like the powdered soap,” says aesthetics and perception. the effort has been so well received. Bailey Heflin, another freshman. “Our Building Services and Gen- It is amazing how many posi- “It’s exfoliating, and it’s prob- eral Maintenance personnel have tive comments we have received.” ably the same soap that my dad been working well together to imple- Whether you’re team powder or used when he was here in the eight- ment the change,” adds Thompson. team liquid, it’s important to remem- ies, which is cool,” Heflin said. “Both Doug Phillips, Building Ser- ber the little things in life. “I’m just Whether viewed as a nostal- vices Supervisor, and Odell Christo- glad there’s soap in Crow, now!” gic memory, irritant or link to pher, General Maintenance Super- said freshman Aaron Williams. the past, the change is here, and visor, have been spearheading the Happy hand washing, students! To vape or not to vape? Megan Wise Most tend to work the same Staff Writer way and include a battery, a heating element, and a car- What is “vaping?” Originally tridge that holds nicotine and intended for current adult smok- other liquids and flavorings. ers that wished to continue en- Features and costs can vary, joying their nicotine habit at a and while some are disposable, reduced risk, electronic ciga- others contain rechargeable bat- rettes, also known as personal teries and refillable cartridges. vaporizers or electronic nico- With an increase of popular- tine delivery systems (ENDS), ity over the last year or so, it’s are battery-powered vaporizers. not hard to come across vapor- While simulating the feeling izers in some form on campus. Lauren Jackson/The Chanticleer of smoking tobacco by utilizing The real debate lies in wheth- a Propylene Glycol or Vegetable er the pros outweigh the cons. Anthony Kingston, Director of Technology for Jacksonville City Schools, gives tips for life Glycerin based liquid, they are Obviously, nicotine inside the after a degree. mixed with small amounts of cartridges is addictive just like nicotine and food grade flavor- it would be in any other form. ing. The vapor created is inhaled When you stop using it, you Getting Linked: Business 101 and exhaled much like cigarette can get withdrawal symptoms Lauren Jackson to the meeting to gather seminar regarding build- smoke, hence the term “vaping.” such as feeling irritable, de- Staff Writer advice from local experts. ing resumes, interview The solution for these vapor- pressed, restless and anxious Get Linked offers atten- etiquette, and securing izers are often sold in a bottle and can be dangerous for peo- The sixth semiannual dants the priceless advice networking connections. or in pre-filled disposable car- ple with heart problems. Tests Get Linked event took pertaining to life after The Get Linked event tridges and are manufactured have shown that the levels place Monday, Novem- college. With many stu- is held each semester with various tobacco, fruit, and of dangerous chemicals they ber 10 at the Jacksonville dents asking where to go and features a broad ar- other flavors, as well as vari- give off are a fraction of what Hampton Inn, bringing following graduation, the ray of panelists, which able nicotine concentrations you’d get from a real cigarette, students from JSU as Calhoun County Cham- consist of local busi- (including nicotine-free ver- but what’s in them can vary. well as Jacksonville lo- ber of Commerce saw fit ness leaders. In addition sions) and labeling according So, do e-cigarettes make cals interested in business to create an educational See LINKED, page 2 to their nicotine concentration. See VAPING, page 2 The Chanticleer November 13, 2014 2 VAPING, from page 1 LINKED, from page 1 the problem better or worse? to getting questions answered, Get those connections in the interviewing process. Some argue that because nicotine is ad- Linked allows students to connect with “Be on time. Being on time is critical. Take some dictive, e-cigarettes could lead to becoming businesses looking for apprentices. initiative when someone does not want to do it,” said a “gateway drug,” resulting in nonsmok- According to Emily Duncan, head of Pub- Anthony Kingston of Jacksonville City Schools. ers and kids to use tobacco. There is also lic Relations at the event, it is a win-win When in the process of interviewing for a job the worry about whether this could make for both the student and the businesses. or position, being punctual can make all the dif- smoking popular again, throwing away “Internships are the modern day ap- ference. If competitors fail to heed this ad- years of anti-smoking campaigns and roll- prenticeships and it creates a fresh set of vice, it reflects poorly upon possible employers. ing back decades of progress in getting eyes for the employers,” said Duncan. Personality is the other vital factor of not only people to quit or avoiding it altogether. Some students were spurred by the promise of bo- getting the job but promotions as well. Rodney Meanwhile, others look at the nus point by professors, while others come hoping Snider of the Cheaha Brewing Company said possible benefits for smokers. to network and get as much advice as possible from once earning an interview, “it is mostly about Michael Siegel, a professor at Bos- prominent leaders and business-owners in the area. personality, communication, and how you work ton University’s School of Public Health Aldarius Martin, a junior majoring in with people,” that determines if you get the job. stated recently in an interview, “Obvi- Business Management, attended the event Even after college, the learning is not over. School- ously, it would be best if smokers could by recommendation of some friends. ing is the method that will teach you how to learn. quit completely, but if that’s not possible, “I have tried several different majors but with While an education can teach you the rules I think they’d be a lot better off with e- business, everything tied in,” he said. Martin and and regulations, each company has their cigarettes. They’re a safer alternative.” other guests asked the four-person panel mul- own set of standards that they follow. While While replacing cigarettes with vapor- tiple questions concerning advice towards one in the interviewing process it is essential to izers may have its own risks, it is proven day fulfilling the dream of owning a business. show enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. to be safer in some aspects. They are likely This shared dream among the students and the “You learn on the job, making mistakes to be less harmful to users and bystanders. panelists fit nicely with the Get Linked theme of the teach you how to do things right. A com- Overall, the benefits of this newest fad event. Angela Kemp of AOD Bank had this to say pany is going to teach you how to do your and innovation include the non-use of to- concerning networking: “The key to any success job well, you just have to show them you can bacco, a cheaper alternative, no second is to work hard and use the people in your path.” learn,” said Jacki Thacker of Alabama Power. hand smoke, and is completely odorless. The panelists then switched towards how to use Due to the recent appearance, there’s yet to be a great deal of health research pertaining to the side effects of their use.