Issue 1: September 2

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THIS WEEK: Hurricane Irene p.2 - Freshman Guide p.3 - Ashland Map p. 6-7 - Preseason p. 12
Vol. XCVII; Issue 1 - September 2, 2011
Randolph-Macon College - Ashland, VA
Welcome from President Lindgren
Dear Students,
a difference in the life of the College. I encourage
you to make your presence felt right away. Become
I am delighted
active participants, leaders and role models in our
to welcome the new
vibrant community. In the process you will develop
students entering
friendships that will literally last a lifetime, and you
this fall – some 405
will grow intellectually through close relationships
freshmen members of
with our dedicated faculty and staff. In selecting
the Class of 2015 and
Randolph-Macon, you have chosen wisely. We are
30 transfer students
committed to helping you succeed, and all our many
– by far the largest
resources are at your disposal. As you do your part,
entering class in the
our support system is all around you and ready to
history of Randolphhelp.
Macon. Our great
Let me also extend a warm welcome back to our
new class, representreturning students, an unprecedented number that
ing 22 states and eight
has lifted our total enrollment to an all-time high of
foreign countries, is
1,250. I hope your remaining years with us continue
the most ethnically
to be fruitful and rewarding. Now that you are back,
diverse ever and is
our campus will come alive again, as it should be. We
filled with academihave missed you!
Image Courtesy of R-MC Marketing
cally talented students
Speaking of campus, the past year, as you know,
Department
w ho have a l re a dy
has been transformative in all aspects of college life:
demonstrated great leadership potential as well as a com- new and improved facilities, new academic programs
mitment to community service. We are honored to have and new co-curricular opportunities that collectively
you here.
will enhance the quality of life on our campus. We have
If your experience mirrors the students who have completed Andrews Hall for freshmen, constructed a new
come before you, you will find that R-MC is a close-knit tennis complex and baseball stadium, and renovated both
family where your talents and personal qualities will make Fox and Haley Halls. We added a new major in Communi-
cations Studies (following the addition of Asian Studies the
previous year) and created a new Leadership Fellows Program to nurture leadership qualities among our students.
We also finalized Early Acceptance Agreements with three
prestigious medical schools. Finally, we added two new
sports in response to student interest – men’s swimming
and equestrian. Our goal with all these initiatives is to
enrich your academic, social and personal experience as
Randolph-Macon students. We have much more on the
drawing board, so stay tuned.
Again, welcome both new and returning students.
And best wishes for success and happiness in the classroom, on the playing fields, in our clubs and organizations,
and in all you do to enrich your lives while here. Be participants, not bystanders, show your talents and gifts, and
take full advantage of the great potential that lies within
you and within this special College.
A final thought: as we come together to begin
another academic year, we remember Craig “Van” Eney,
who would have been a rising Junior this fall. Van died
in a tragic motorcycle accident in June in his hometown
of Annapolis, Maryland. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Eney family and his many friends here at
Randolph-Macon.
Best Regards,
President Lindgren
New: Andrews Hall
Image Courtesy of Bethany Rotenberry
“
I would love students to say, ‘Yeah, I took Professor Haynes’s
class, and it was great, but even better, I do not split infinitives
anymore, and my run-on sentences are forgotten like Flowbees, Alf
pogs and the XFL!’
”
For more on our new English Department Professor Justin Haynes, see page 5.
“
Wearing sundresses to football games has become a favorite
R-MC tradition.
For more onR-MC Fashion, see page 6.
“
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In order to avoid harddrive failure, turn off your laptop before
you stick it in your backpack.
For more on how to take care of your computer, see page 7.
Not sure what to major in? See pages 4 and 5 for
a list of department heads and major descriptions.
Image Courtesy of Lara O’Brien
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September 2, 2011
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Hurricane Irene Surges into Ashland, VA
A downed tree by Fox Hall poses problems for students and vehicles across campus. Clean
up crews worked throughout the day on Sunday to clean up debris and fallen trees. Luckily, no
students were hurt on campus during the hurricane.
This tree that
was ripped down
near Blackwell
did not cover the
road, but was a
mess to clean
up and a danger
to pedestrians.
Powerful winds
were able to drag
down this large
tree.
This tree by the Neville house covered part of Patrick Street, causing congestion for
automobile traffic. This large, uprooted tree took many hours of labor to remove.
CEC Schedule of Events
September 9
Wild West Fest
Fountain Plaza
5-9 pm
September 17
Duncan Memorial
75th Aniversary
Event
Skate Night, Date
Night
Hollywood Nights:
Homecoming
Dance
Tat it Up: Henna
Tatoos
Fright Night
Band Jam
Homecoming
Kickoff Concert:
Elliot Yamin
Homecoming: Car
Bashing
Macon Gives Back
Blood Drive
Macon’s Got
Talent
Pre-Game Concert: Howie Day
Final Fall Blowout
Blackwell
Auditorium
5 pm
Skateland
8:30 -11:30 pm
Campus Center
9 pm
Campus Center
12-4 pm
Brock Center
Campus Center
Alumni Gym
9 pm
7:30 pm
9 pm
September 24
October 15
October 20
October 29
November 4
November 5
November 8
November 9
November 10
November 11
December 2
Image Courtesy
of Bethany
Rotenberry
Student Employment Opportunities
by Billie Raines
Fountain Plaza
3 pm
Campus Center
11 am - 4 pm
Campus Center
8 pm
Alumni Gym
9 pm
Brock Center
9 pm
Financial Aid Conselor
Randolph-Macon College has two work
study opportunities available to students that
are interested in working on campus: Federal
Work Study and College Funded Work Study.
Federal Work Study is federally funded
and is awarded to students demonstrating
financial need. Students having no financial
need may participate in the College Funded
Work Study Program. These student wages are
paid from R-MC
department budget
allocations.
Students
may work up to
20 hours per week
during the school
year. Hours are
flexible based
on the student’s
schedule. The
average student
works 10 hours per
week. Students are
paid monthly and
checks are written
to the students the money earned
is not automatically applied toward
tuition. All jobs
are classified into
four categories:
unskilled, skilled,
highly skilled and paraprofessional. A current job list is available on the Scholarships &
Aid website http://www.rmc.edu/financialaid/studentemployment.aspx. Students may
simply click the supervisor’s email address to
apply for the position listed.
Students with Federal Work Study
must confirm their campus job by October
th
15 . If a student prefers to work the spring
semester only, they must notify the Financial
Aid Office of their intention, otherwise the
total award will be cancelled.
Students offered a position on campus
must come to the Financial Aid Office in
Thomas Branch to pick up a Student Authorization Form to complete the hiring process. Students who have never worked on campus
must have two forms of ID: a driver’s license
and Social Security card or birth certificate are
necessary for employment as required by the
Internal Revenue Service. All students who
work for R-MC are required to have a Social
Security number for payroll purposes
Students who qualify for Federal Work
Study may take advantage of paid off-campus
employment opportunities with the following
community service agencies: Hanover Community Services or tutoring at area elementary
schools. These positions provide training,
experience and excellent job references.
If you have any questions regarding student employment opportunities, please contact Billie Raines, Financial Aid Counselor, at
804-752-7294 or email [email protected].
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The . . . Is Where Now?
by Rachel Johnsen ‘13
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Senior News Editor
If you were here last year at Randolph-Macon, you might notice a few
changes have occurred since school
ended last May.
Over the summer, the office locations of several prominent programs
on campus have switched places with
each other. Many offices that used to be
housed on Thomas Branch’s first floor
have switched locations with offices that
used to be found on Patrick Street.
Counseling Services now has its
own building in the form of the old
Financial Aid building at 206 E. Patrick
Street. Next door to the Counseling
building is the new location for the
Higgins Academic Center, as well as the
Speaking Center and Communication
Studies. These services can now be found
in the former admissions building at 204
E Patrick Street.
The International Education Office, which also used to be in Thomas Branch,
has been moved to a new location in Haley Hall.
Thomas Branch, which used to house
these services, is now home for the offices of
both Admissions and Financial Aid. One can
find these offices on the first floor of Thomas
Branch along with that of the Career Center.
The Career Center is the only office which has
stayed in the building and has simply moved
down the hall from where it was last year.
With such a significant change on campus, it’s easy to wonder what the reasoning is
behind it.
According to Dean of Students Grant
Azdell, the decision was driven by several
motivators.
“The real motivation for making this
change was to create a higher profile for our
Admissions and Financial Aid Offices.” Azdell
wrote. “We also were able to make it easier
for visitors to find their building for visits and
tours.”
“The other reason was to move our HAC
and Counseling Offices to a more central location on campus and a place that is easy to access
for students, especially the freshmen village.” Also being placed in a more central location is the International Education Office. With
its new location in Haley Hall, Director of International Education Aouicha Hilliard is hopeful
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Lara O’Brien ‘12
Editor-In-Chief
[email protected]
Bethany Rotenberry ‘12
Managing Editor
Rachel Johnsen ‘13
Senior News Editor
Laura Young ‘14
Senior Features Editor
that IEO will be more noticeable to students.
“Mayumi and I are glad to be in an academic building. We have an entire suite in a
hallway, and once we are settled, we hope that
the office of international education will get
more visibility since almost all students take
courses in Haley Hall, at one time or another.”
Dean Azdell also mentioned that the
decision to put the HAC, Speaking Center and
Tutoring in the Neville House gave the offices
more space in one location.
Dr. Jenny Bruce, who heads Instruction
in the HAC, says that she and the other HAC
faculty are optimistic about the new location
and appreciate the new space.
“Our expectation is that the new location
of the HAC, near the freshman village, may
actually increase traffic. We also like some of
the unique, and sometimes informal, spaces
created in the Neville house.”
However, the Neville House space for the
Speaking Center might be a bit more crowded
for tutors and clients than last year, cautioned
Communications Professor Dr. Theodore
Sheckels.
“At one point in the process of transitioning us from Thomas Branch, it seemed as if we
were going to get more space, space that would
allow us to both more readily do existing jobs
and significantly increase the number of con-
sultations we do. However, things didn’t turn
out that way.”
Nonetheless, Dr. Sheckels expressed
excitement over the new space offered for
the newly created Communications Studies
Department.
“It gives the department an identity separate from other departments. Having our own
space reflects how the department is growing
in both majors and in courses offered.”
The theme of having one’s own space
resonates with the staff of Counseling Services,
who are now situated in the Panhill House next
door.
When asked about the matter, Director
of Counseling Services Craig Anderson assured
that a lot of colleges have their own specific
counseling building.
“We are in a beautiful house and we hope
students will feel safe and comfortable coming
here.”
As with any change, there will probably
be some confusion in the first couple of weeks
for returning students as to where certain offices
are situated. But don’t worry everyone; just ask
the freshmen if you get lost.
Your Meal Plan: Decoded
Crystal Thomas ‘13
Junior Politics/Opinion Editor
Cecilia Quinonez ‘14
Senior Sports Editor
Kelly Armstrong ‘12
Business/Advertising Manager
[email protected]
Carlie Pendleton ‘13
Copy Editor
Cody Weinberg ‘14
Internet Media and Networking
Editor
Daniel Lutz ‘13
Junior Layout Editor
Gayla Mills
Faculty Advisor
Contributing Writers
Laura Rafner ‘13
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The Yellow Jacket is published biweekly. Written materials or
letters can be submitted to the
staff through the R-MC Office of
Student Life, P.O.Box 5005, Ashland, VA, 23005 or at
[email protected].
by Crystal Thomas ‘13
Junior Politics/Opinions Editor
Meal swipes, bonus swipes and dining dollars can be a little
confusing to a new student at R-MC. With a little explanation, the
newest student can seem like a veteran when it comes to eating on
campus.
While upperclassmen can chose between a 10, 14 and 19 meal
plan, a residential freshman automatically has the 19 meal plan. That
plan is good for three meals a day on week days and two meals a
day on the weekend. This means that the student can eat once per
meal time slot. For breakfast, Estes Dining Hall is open from 7:15-11:00 a.m.
For lunch, Estes and Macon Coffee are available from 11:00 a.m.-3:30
p.m. For dinner, Macon Coffee is available from 3:31-7:30 p.m., and
Estes is available from 5:00-7:30 p.m. On weekends, however, times slots change up a bit. The three
meals a day go down to two with brunch and dinner. Brunch is
available at Estes from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and dinner is available
from 3:31-7:30 p.m. Macon Coffee follows the same schedule except
it does not open until 11:00 a.m.
The 19 meal plan also comes with five bonus swipes. These
swipes can be used to swipe in a friend that may be visiting, to eat
multiple times in one time slot or to eat late at night at Macon Coffee. Macon Coffee offers an additional meal slot from 7:31 p.m.-1:00
a.m. for students who want an additional meal late at night. A student
who may have skipped a meal earlier in the day or wants to use a bonus
swipe can take advantage of this meal. The grill stays open at Macon
Coffee till 10:00 p.m., and takeouts such as wraps and salads can be
obtained up until 1:00 a.m.
The last thing that the 19 meal plan comes with is dining dol-
Zachary Spaeth ‘14
Junior Politics/Opinion Editor
Opinions expressed herein are
exclusively those of the writer/editorial board and do not reflect the
views of the R-MC
administration, faculty, staff or
the college itself.
Join us at our next meeting on
September 11 at 3 pm.
lars. The 19 meal plan has $50 ($28 Fall/J-Term and $22 Spring). These
can be used to purchase a meal at Estes or Macon Coffee if a student
runs out of meal swipes and bonus swipes. They can also be used to buy
snacks and drinks from the store section of Macon Coffee. Just make
sure to use all of the dining dollars each semester because unused dining
dollars do not roll over.
So if you are a new student to R-MC, do not worry.
Something that may seem a little overwhelming is not that bad
once it is explained a little.
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Majors and Minors at R-MC
by Carlie Pendleton ‘13
Copy Editor
Navigating academics at R-MC can seem overwhelming
at times. Listed below are the majors offered, the Department
Chairs and Professors who can help you and brief descriptions
of several of these programs. Whether you are undecided,
know what you want to study or somewhere in between, this
should get you started on the road to success.
Art History
Courtesy of Professor Evie Terrono, Working with
R-MC for 15 years
In my teaching, I focus on engaging students with
not only the aesthetics of art works but also the historical and cultural context in which art was/is created. I offer a variety of courses, from introductory courses in the
history of art to specialized topics in Renaissance, 19th
century Modern American and Oriental art and women
in the arts. Dr. Fisher and Dr. Camp offer courses on
ancient Greek and Roman art, Islamic and African Art.
Art history students at RMC have exceptional opportunities for internships and hands on work that students do not
get as undergraduates at other institutions. Students learn
in class and also during museum and site visits. Through
our study abroad programs, students have studied art
history throughout Italy, France and Holland, experiencing first hand important cultural sites and art. Professors
Fisher and Camp, in Classics, have taken students to Greece,
Turkey Egypt and Ethiopia among other destinations.
Our alums have pursued graduate degrees at prestigious
American and international colleges and universities and are
employed in important local and national historical homes,
art galleries and museums.
I love students who interact in class, as they develop
critical, analytical thinking skills that are central to art history. Art history attracts exceptionally strong, dedicated
students many of whom pursue double majors and are very
involved in co-curriculars at the college. In 2009, all four of
our graduating majors were elected Phi Beta Kappa. Knowing
at least one foreign language, preferably two, is important to
post-graduate success in art history.
are intended for students who are seeking
a broad liberal arts program which focuses
on the ancient world or who wish to pursue
graduate work in classical archaeology.
Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in archaeology should consult
the department early in their program
since work in allied fields is highly recommended. The major programs in Greek
or Latin are primarily for students who
wish to pursue graduate work in classical
studies, to enroll in a law school divinity
school or seminary or to teach secondary
school Latin.
Communications
Courtesy of Professor Ted Schekels,
Working with R-MC for 32 years
It’s a new department, the first new
department at R-MC in over 30 years. And,
coincidentally, I’ve been at R-MC over 30
years.
Students interested in majoring in
Communication Studies should try to
take COMM 210 or COMM 215 during
their first two years. They should also consider taking COMM 301 in the Fall of their
sophomore year IF they are sure they’re
going to major. If not sure, taking COMM
301 in the Fall of their junior year is ok.
We may be proposing a general education
(AOK) course introducing students (majors
and non-majors alike) to the field,
but it would not be offered until Fall
‘12 at the earliest. Prospective majors
should take it, however, if and when
it appears.
Department Chairs
Accounting
Art History
Arts Management
Asian Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Classics
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Drama
Economics/Business
English
Environmental Studies
History
International Studies
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Studio Art
Women’s Studies
Catherine Staples
Evie Terrono
Joe Mattys
Thomas Porter
Charles Gowan
April Marchetti
Greg Daugherty
Theodore Sheckels
Chuck Leska
Joe Mattys David A. Brat
Amy Goodwin
Michael S. Fenster
Thomas Porter Thomas Badey Bruce Torrence Sandrine Teixidor
James Doering
Donna Turney
Deonna Woolard
Brian Turner
Kelly Lambert
E. Harold Breitenberg Jr.
Scott London
Ray Berry
Elizabeth Fisher
Computer Science
Courtesy of Professor Chuck
Biology
Leska
Courtesy of Professor Charles Gowan, Working with
R-MC for 15 Years
The work that biologists do is as diverse as life on Earth. Want to be a doctor? A marine biologist? An ecologist? A
drug researcher? A physical therapist? A park ranger? The
Biology Department can help you learn about the incredible
diversity and complexity of living things and the wide range
of careers available to Biology Majors.
If you are considering being a Biology major or minor,
you should definitely enroll in BIOL121 or BIOL122 as early
as possible. These courses are the gateway to the major.
Technology and computers
have become an integral part of all
our lives – overwhelming us with possibilities and continual change. Our
department offers courses that provide
an opportunity to study and understand the fundamentals of working
with technology and developing programs that provide new functionality.
With small class sizes, a rich set of
elective courses numerous curricular
and extra-curricular activities and a
history of supporting student research
on and off campus, our department
is committed to a student-centered
learning environment.
If you have any interest in
majoring or minoring in computer
science take CSCI 111 as soon as possible. It is a building block course in a
hierarchical curriculum; it also counts
as a second lab course for general
education!
Chemistry
Courtesy of Professor April Marchetti, Working with
R-MC for 10 years
The Randolph-Macon College Chemistry Department
is committed to excellence in undergraduate instruction, to
active student participation in research, and to aiding students in reaching their personal and professional goals. The
Department offers modern laboratories, instrumentation and
computer facilities. Students have the opportunity to take
courses from faculty members with training and research
interests in all major areas of chemistry and gain hands-on
experience with research-grade instrumentation. The American Chemical Society approves our program.
Students who are interested in majoring or minoring
in chemistry should contact the department chair as early as
possible in their freshman year. Students who are interested
in pre-health should consult their particular specialty area,
since many health-related graduate schools (such as medical
school, dental school and pharmacy school) require several
chemistry courses in order to gain admission. We recommend
that these courses begin as early as possible, preferably during
the freshman year. Classics
Courtesy of Professor Greg Daughe r t y , Wo r k i n g w i t h R - M C f o r 3 5 y e a r s
Students in the Department of Classics pursue a major in
Classical Studies, Greek or Latin in order to read the actual
words of the ancient texts, to understand and appreciate these
writings both in the original languages and in translation and
to understand and appreciate Greek and Roman history and
culture. The major and minor programs in classical studies
Economics/Business
Courtesy of Professor David
Brat.
You can read the academic
catalogue for a formal description of
the majors and minors. Here I would
simply point out that Europe is currently imploding country by country
because of economic and business
mismanagement. Our majors will
provide many of the tools that can help
you understand the world you live in
as it is today. Europe may also be imploding because it lacks
a coherent moral vision of life and it surely cannot link its
moral vision to the capitalist system which provides its jobs
and daily bread. The Ethics minor will help you to form your
own vision for the way the world should be. Why are you here
in the first place? If you are not sure why you exist, the ethics
minor is a good place to start. And congratulations to all of
you for knowing that you should come to a liberal arts college
to receive this preparation for a life well lived.
Image Courtesy of Carlie Pendleton
Environmental Studies
Courtesy of Professor Michael Fenster
Students of environmental studies must become adept
at identifying the issues that comprise a complex problem,
skillful in gathering information necessary to understand it
creative in developing holistic solutions and productive in
interdisciplinary teams. To give students practice in environmental problem solving, the EVST curriculum has a core of
three courses, each designed around a particular environmen-
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tal issue. These issues come from the
community and students work with
real stakeholders in developing the
analysis. In recent years, EVST students have worked to restore stream
and Chesapeake Bay environments
as well as endangered species within
them. For more information please
see: http://www.rmc.edu/academics/
environmental-studies.aspx
International Studies
Courtesy of Professor Thomas
Badey, Working with R-MC for 13
Years
International Studies is an
interdisciplinary program that seeks
to develop students’ understanding
of how the cultural, political economic and social systems function
and interrelate. By emphasizing an
increased understanding of diverse
cultures, persons and ideas, the program aims to cultivate the skills that
will provide students with a sound
foundation for graduate studies and
professional careers in teaching,
politics international business and
public service.
Mathematics
Courtesy of Professor Bruce Torrence, Working with R-MC for 18 Years
Mathematics is one of the finest
inventions of civilization, demanding both creativity and rigor. At
Randolph-Macon, courses in calculus, statistics, modeling, finite mathematics and logic are available to all
students and provide one of the cornerstones of a liberal arts education.
If you are considering a major
or minor in math, or if you want
a BS degree, enroll in calculus as
early as possible. Talk to a mathematics professor for advice on
which math course is right for you.
Modern Languages-French,
German and Spanish
Courtesy of Professor Sandrine
Teixidor, Working with R-MC for
7 Years
I have been teaching French,
French Cinema Civilization Literature
and FLET courses on
Francophone literature and films from
Northern Africa and
the Middle East at
R-MC since the Fall
of 2004. Our depar tm e nt of Mo d e r n
L angu ages of fers
language, civilization cinema business and literature
courses on campus
as well as abroad, either in France, Germany, Spain or Latin
America. Our main
goals are to encourage students not only
to become proficient
in listening skills,
speaking reading and
writing in their target language but also
to acquire knowle d ge on Fr an c o phone, German and
Hispanic cultures.
Each year we organize cultural events
and conversation hours;
in the past years, we have welcomed
French film directors, international
company representatives to present
their job and firms; we have also
hosted the Latin Ballet, and organized
international film festivals. We annually invite students to read poetry at
our Chocolate and Poetry evening
and show monthly international films
in the three languages.
Please note that this is not a
comprehensive description of majors
and minors. Consult your black Academic Catalogue for more information about specific major and minor
programs. Also, contact the chair of
the department if you wish to know
more information about a particular
subject area.
Spotlight: Dr. Justin Haynes
by Lara O’Brien ‘12
Editor-in-Chief
As we embark on another new year, it is important to acknowledge the new faculty that is joining
us to bring new perspectives to our campus. One
of the new members of our R-MC academic family
is Dr. Justin Haynes, a new member of the English
department.
Dr. Haynes teaches African American literature, but this semester he is also teaching a course
in creative writing and one in Caribbean literature.
Before coming to R-MC, Haynes was an instructor in the English department at Vanderbilt
University in Nashville, Tennessee. He also completed
his doctoral studies at this institution. Haynes has also
taught in the English departments of the University
of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin at
Madison.
Haynes was very excited to join the staff at
R-MC.
“I received my undergraduate degree at
a liberal arts college and loved the experience.
When I visited Randolph-Macon this past
spring, I taught a class and found the students
to be thoughtful and curious, and I jumped at
the opportunity to join the faculty,” Haynes said.
Haynes showed great enthusiasm for joining the R-MC faculty. Not only does he seek to
improve his students, but also himself and his
teaching abilities among colleagues he described
as very accomplished.
The professor has also not forgotten his
sense of humor, particularly in describing how
he wishes students to react to his classes.
“I would love students to say, ‘Yeah, I took
Professor Haynes’s class, and it was great, but
even better, I do not split infinitives anymore,
and my run-on sentences are forgotten like
Flowbees, Alf pogs and the XFL!’”
Though willing to joke around, Haynes
does wish for his students to take some important items away from his classes. He hopes
to help students make connections between
literature they have read in the past and new
works in his classes and transfer these critical
reading skills beyond the English department.
Not only is Haynes an accomplished pro-
fessor but has experienced some very unusual and
exciting events in his life.
Haynes has had the opportunity to meet four
Nobel Prize winners. One of these winners left his
Nobel Prize on display as Haynes cared for his home.
During the reenactment of the Freedom Rides,
Haynes was able to have dinner with Congressman
John Lewis. Also in the political realm, Haynes
interviewed Senator George Michael after he aided
Northern Ireland and Ireland in brokering peace.
Less academic, but none-the-less thrilling,
Haynes once stumbled onto a private party on a
subway car in New York City with a DJ and wet bar
included. (Haynes quickly got off at the next stop).
After living in six states before arriving in
Ashland, Virginia, Haynes is excited to see what
Randolph-Macon and the Center of the Universe
have to offer.
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Homemade By Susanne’s: This
deli has a large selection of various
types of sandwiches, soups and salads. Perfect for an afternoon picnic
with friends, this deli has even had
celebrities visit it including Sarah
Palin. Just make sure to try one of
their chocolate chip cookies. They
are the perfect treat after a hard
exam.
Amtrak: It comes through our campus every day at a couple of different times. No, it’s not the UPS delivery truck or an Ice cream truck.
It’s the Amtrak train. If you are a student from out of state, you can use
Amtrak to head home for a break, or you can hop on the train and travel
up to DC for the weekend. With a station a minutes’ walk off campus,
students can travel to wherever Amtrak takes them. Just be sure to be on
time because with Amtrak, you never know when they may be early or late.
If you are in need of a cell phone, Ash
a Sprint mobile store right on the edge of
The Sprint store can be found in the small
center at the intersection of Route 1 and C
7-11: In need of a quick snack?
Looking for a slurpee? Well take a
walk down England Street and you
are sure to run into the 7-11. This
7-11 is only open until midnight;
however, they are sure to have
everything needed for a late night
of studying or watching movies
with friends. This 7-11 has the best
slurpees around, so make sure to
frequent it. Also, don’t forget to go to
this 7-11 on 7/11 for a free slurpee.
Don’t be confused if you get told
your total in cents, it’s a northern
thing.
Ashland Coffee & Tea: Looking for a place where you can listen
to music and drink a nice mocha
frappe? Well Ashland Coffee & Tea
is the place to be. This cozy little
café holds live music during the
evenings and always has a hot pot
of coffee waiting for their customers.
Ashland Coffee & Tea is also a great
place off campus where groups can
hold meetings and get a hot cup of
loose leaf tea. The great thing about
Ashland Coffee & Tea is the student
discount that is given if a person
shows their R-MC I.D. card.
Trackside Bar and Grill: This
restaurant is a great place to go if
you are looking for a nice sit down
restaurant where you can get a good
burger and fries. With prices that are
affordable for a college student, this
is a great place to take your parents
for family weekend. This restaurant
even has a few nicer items on its
menu.
Iron Horse::The Iron Horse is one of the more upscale
places to dine in Ashland. With their fresh seafood, hand-cut
steaks and various other fine dishes, the Iron Horse strives to
make sure that their customers experience the world of fine
dining in Ashland. With live entertainment for the diners, this
restaurant is a great place to take that special someone for an
anniversary or even Valentine’s Day. While there, say hello to
Chef Jamie, the head chef here in Randolph-Macon’s own Estes.
Andy’s:Looking for a place to
go in Ashland on a Friday night if
you’re over 21? Check out Andy’s
bar located right in Ashland in the
Henry Clay Shopping Center. This
bar has all kinds of drinks and is
open until late at night.
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u are in need of a cell phone, Ashland has
mobile store right on the edge of campus.
nt store can be found in the small shopping
the intersection of Route 1 and Caroline St.
Martin’s Grocery Store: In need of a couple snacks for some late
night studying? Throwing a birthday party for your best friend? Then
head over to Martin’s Grocery Store. Within walking distance from
campus across route one, this grocery store has everything college
students need, including everything for that birthday party. This Martin’s even has a Redbox, so you are able to pick up any movie for just
one dollar. Just remember, those movies can only be rented for a day.
El Azteca: Just a short walk off
campus, this restaurant is sure to
have everything needed for a fiesta.
El Azteca, a Mexican restaurant, is a
frequent place for students to travel
in search of some good food. This
restaurant has great food and a fun
environment. Make sure to tell them
it’s your birthday so you can wear
the sombrero as they all sing to you
in Spanish.
Have the urge for a delicious
caffeine fix? You’re in luck, because
a Starbucks is located near the intersection of Route 1 and England
St., within walking distcance of the
college. Also, R-MC students get a
discount at this Starbucks if they
show their college IDs when they
make a purchase.
For a break from Estes and
Macon Coffee, an affordable meal
can be found in several locations
around Ashland. On England St.,
there are several fast food restaurants to choose from. If you happen to be craving burgers and fries,
there is a Burger King and a Wendy’s right next to each other. They
are on opposite sides of the Ponderosa Steakhouse. These restaurants are within walking distance,
but are further away than places
such as Ashland Coffee & Tea or
Homemades by Suzanne.
Break Time: Looking to
hang out with some friends
while drinking a beer and playing pool? Check out Break Time.
This local pool hall is open to all
and has great drinks for an affordable price.
One of the staples of a college student’s
diet is the quick, affordable fare at McDonald’s.
The closest McDonald’s to Randolph-Macon
College is the one located on Route 1, across
from the Food Lion shopping center. This
McDonald’s is within walking distance, and is
open late for your convenience.
For most of your shopping
needs- whether it be groceries,
dorm room accessories, or even school
supplies- Ashland has a Wal-Mart
Supercenter with thousands of items
at low prices. Although the Ashland
Wal-Mart is technically within walking
distance of Randolph-Macon College,
it is farther than most people would
want to walk while carrying a bunch
of shopping bags. So if you’re planning
a Wal-Mart trip, it’s best to drive or to
have to someone with a car drive you.
Also, there is a Subway restaurant inside the Ashland Wal-Mart, if you find
yourself craving a sub.
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Fashion at R-MC
by Laura Young ‘14
and Carlie Pendleton ‘13
Copy Editor
Though there are major differences in high school and
college academically, there are also some critical fashion tips
that any new student should note. First of all, here are some
items that every closet should contain:
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Rain Boots
Sundresses for Football Games
Polo Shirts
Sunglasses
R-MC Gear
Whether it be a t-shirt, a hat or some comfy sweatpants,
R-MC gear is great to wear around campus. The bookstore has
a wide variety of R-MC apparel and gifts for you to choose
from to show your Yellow Jacket pride.
For those rainy days in Ashland, a pair of rain boots
is a must-have. Some students go for a basic black or yellow,
while other student’s rain boots have a colorful print. Either
way, they will keep your feet dry through the campus puddles.
Wearing sundresses to football games has become a
favorite R-MC tradition. It is a chance for R-MC women to put
on their favorite dress and pearls and go cheer on their team.
Note: Not all girls wear sundresses to the games, so if that’s
not what you’re into, no worries. Many girls rock their favorite
R-MC gear, especially when
it gets colder near the end
of the season.
While styles for men
vary greatly around campus, you really can’t go
wrong with a classic polo
shirt. No matter the brand,
a polo shirt is a great clothing option for R-MC men.
T-shirts and jeans are welcome as well, however, polo
shirts are a great staple you
can use to change it up.
Finally, no matter
what your personal style
is, a great pair of sunglasses can make your outfit.
Image Courtesy of Laura Young
Whether you like RayBans, aviators, big lenses or
So, whether winter or spring, rain or shine, these R-MC
small, many R-MC students have a pair of sunglasses to add an essentials will ensure that your school year not only goes
accessory to their outfits. Mirrored lenses are also a fabulous smoothly but stylishly as well.
way to not only show off your personal style but allow your
friends a quick way to check their looks on the go.
Academic Success at R-MC
Managing Editor
One of the hardest transitions for a college freshman
to make is the adjustment from high school-level work to the
more rigorous standards of higher education. To make this
shift a little less stressful, the Yellow Jacket has asked several
successful R-MC seniors to share some of their secrets to
academic success.
Among the tips offered in this article are how to foster
good study habits, communicate with professors and utilize
the many resources R-MC has to offer.
“I think the most important study habit/tip I’ve picked
up at Randolph-Macon is that it is essential to find a good
place to work and study,” said Mark Lotts, ’12, who is a mathematics and computer science double-major. “For example,
many people find that their dorms are too distracting and
choose to work in the library. Whatever your choice, it’s
important that your location allows you to stay on task and
enables you to work quickly and effectively.”
Lotts also says that finding this location is so important
because if you are constantly unfocused or distracted, you
waste valuable time.
“Study early and only in short increments,” is the advice
that English major Cassie Morgan, ’12, gives. “Cramming
never works for me, and, honestly, I don’t see how it could
work for anyone; not only is it stressful but it’s proven that
cramming the night before doesn’t ever really mean you’ll
retain the information. I try studying from anywhere between
20 minutes to an hour--maximum-- two or three nights before
an exam or test.”
Morgan also says that writing out vocabulary study
cards is a very helpful trick.
Both Morgan and Lotts stressed the importance of staying in constant communication with professors.
“It’s extremely important to keep in touch with your
professors. As much as you may not think so, they really do
want to help you, and all of them that I have interacted with
on campus are welcome to answer questions or cultivate your
ideas about class topics, work, etc.,” said Morgan.
Lotts adds that talking to teachers early on is a key
factor to success.
“Teachers want to see students succeed, but they also
want students to help themselves along the way,” he said.
“If you just start communicating with a teacher about your
struggles in their course a few weeks before the exam, they
most likely won’t be willing to help you salvage a passing
grade; however, if you let them know as soon as your start
having problems and you communicate and meet with them
regularly, they will be more than happy to help you.”
R-MC also provides many tutoring services and writing
help in all subjects. The Higgins Academic Center is located
on E. Patrick St., and the tutoring hours are listed on the
R-MC website. The Writing Center is located upstairs in the
library, and appointments can
be made with tutors via email.
Lotts says
that it is important for students
to understand
that thes e res ources aren’t
in place just for
those who are
struggling.
“The Writing Center and
the HAC are excellent resources,
and it’s unfortunate that more
students don’t
take advantage
of those opportunities,” he said.
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don’t visit the
Writing Center
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no reason, so even if the assignment is not collected for a
don’t think they need writing help, but they are kidding grade, looking at the problems and working through the
themselves if they think they can’t improve. In reality, the problems will definitely help students improve their quiz and
Writing Center can help good writers become great writers test grades,” he said.
and can also help great writers get even better.”
Both Lotts and Morgan have specific advice for freshMorgan also says that students shouldn’t be embar- man trying to make the difficult transition into the difficult
rassed or afraid to reach out for help if they need it.
college workload.
“I know that I was really anxious about approaching
“Prepare to work hard at the very beginning. It’s always
people in these departments and contacting professors when I easier to start out working too hard and then scaling back if
first started because I didn’t want to look “stupid”; but actually necessary, than it is to start out lackadaisically and then try to
it’s the smartest thing you can do,” she said.
increase your effort once you realize that your grades might
As an English major, Morgan also knows the impor- be in jeopardy,” Lotts said.
tance of good essay writing and says that writing outlines early
“By starting off on the right foot, the freshmen will be
on is a great way to get ahead with those tough assignments. better prepared to manage the more difficult college course“Professors give you plenty of time to work on essays work.”
and not so you can put it off until the day before. Don’t sim“Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your professors,”
ply plan ahead about what you want to write but make an said Morgan. “That was perhaps one of the greatest lessons I
extensive outline; this is something you can do really far in took away from freshman year. Had I not gone to my profesadvance and shouldn’t take long, if you just work on it for a sors and simply asked, directly, what they wanted, I would
few minutes or so every day. Once you have a week left, you’d have floundered through the semester. I sometimes get
be surprised at how extensive your outline can get,” she said. anxieties about sounding silly asking certain questions, but
Lotts says that still doing the homework assignments it’s better to ask than trust your own judgment sometimes.”
listed on the syllabi that aren’t collected for a grade is a great
For a complete, bulleted list of these tips and similar
way to boost a grade.
ones, visit the Yellow Jacket blog at http://r-mcyellowjacket.
“Professors don’t put problem sets on their syllabi for typepad.com/blog/.
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What Can ITS Do For You?
Get Connected Team 2011
by Lara O’Brien ‘12
Editor-in-Chief
In order to avoid losing
your documents (papers, presentations, videos or pictures),
ITS suggests you back up your
computer regularly. The school
provides a storage folder referred to as the U: drive for
students to use to backup their
documents.
The ITS department can
help students with any kind of
computer. Though the technicians are Dell certified, they
are competent with most any
machine. Because they are Dell
certified, technicians can order
Dell parts and install them if your Dell
Information Technology Services
is still under warranty.
(ITS) is located in Copley 210 and is availStudents also have access to several
able to offer help to students with their
free programs if they come in to ITS to
laptops and computers. Office hours are
have them installed. Microsoft Office 2010
Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to
(pc version), Microsoft Office 2008 (MAC
5:00 pm.
version) and Microsoft Forefront antivirus
The first week of classes is the busiest
software are all available for free from ITS.
time for ITS, so if you do not have a pressITS also has a few tips for students.
ing problem, try to hold off if you would
First of all, keep your technology guarded
like your computer back quickly. Also, for
at all times. Though campus is safe, it is
those students struggling with Safe Connect
important that you log off of public computor needing Microsoft Office installed, the
ers and keep track of your personal laptops
office will be open from 6 pm to 8 pm on
and computers. Also, do not share your
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday,
password or allow other students to use
September 8. Students must remember
your account. If emails are sent from your
their power cords for their laptops if they
account, it is difficult to prove it was not you.
bring them to ITS.
When putting credit card information into
A major warning for students from
a computer, ensure that the site has security
ITS concerns harddrive failure, the biggest
protection. This can be verified by an “https”
issue that ITS deals with. In order to avoid
instead of “http” in the address. Be aware of
harddrive failure, turn off your laptop before
what you post on social networking sites to
you stick it in your backpack. If the laptop
avoid getting yourself in trouble.
gets bounced around in your backpack on
Overall, ITS is here to help, so contact
the way to the library, it can seriously harm
them if your computer is giving you trouble.
the harddrive.
Important Information About File Sharing of
Copyrighted Music and Videos
While students may have never
been notified of copyright infringement while sharing peer to peer (P2P)
music or video on their home computers, colleges and universities are target
rich environments for Music and Video
industry watchdogs to monitor for
violations. Randolph-Macon College
experiences 30 – 40 notifications of
copyright infringement cases involving
our students each year. Each time one
of these violations is received by ITS,
we have the legal responsibility to take
the time to track the location of the
individual’s computer identified in the
notice. Once identified, we notify Residence Life of the individual associated
with the computer connection on our
network, and they take action to notify
the student and schedule Honor Code
proceedings. ITS is also forced to shut
down the network connection for the
student identified in the notice until
the computer is brought to ITS and
the offending shareware program and
copyright material are removed.
While this is a time consuming
process for all involved, we remain
committed to protecting students,
parents and the College from any
large monetary lawsuits. Recent settlements at other schools for individuals that ignored notices and actually
got sued were expensive for all. For
those willing to settle a copyright
infringement violation out of court,
the minimum settlement is generally
in the range of $3,000 to $12,000 and
much more if you were to go to trial. We
don’t want anyone to have to pay high
amounts of money or to be caught up
in a legal battle. Please do not download “supposedly free” copyrighted
music and video to your computer,
especially while at RMC. If you brought
a computer to campus that already has
file sharing software, and/or the possibility of having illegally downloaded
music or video, you are at risk of being
identified in an infringement notification. We highly recommend that you
take any file sharing software, music
and/or video that could possibly be
copyright protected and not purchased
by you off of your computer.
Detailed information on Recording Industry Association of America and their mission: http://www.riaa.
com/faq.php
Several examples of well-known
P2P file sharing programs: Bittorrent, Limeware, Shareaza and Kazaa:
If you have these or other file
sharing programs, remember, when
you install these on your computer
not only can you download files, the
software makes your computer available to be scanned for files that others
with the same software are looking
for throughout the network/Internet.
Not a great idea for security or legal
reasons. BE CAREFUL.
Image Courtesy of Kim Fish
by Kim Fish
User Services Manager
The Get Connected Team is a group of
ambitious students in bright yellow shirts that
can be found in the dorms during move-in.
The Team is comprised of students from
various majors, not just Computer Science,
who are trained by the ITS staff.
Three of the Team members actually
spent the entire summer working in ITS as
“Student Techs” – Luke Belke, Charlie Mazza,
and Jacob Dunn.
The Team can assist you in getting your
computer on the R-MC network, help you
install Microsoft Office, or set up your printer.
After September 4th, you will need to bring
your computer to ITS for assistance.
**NOTE: Special Walk-Up Hours of
Service will be offered September 6 – 8 from
6pm to 8pm in Copley 210.
Hours to Sign Up for Dorm Service:
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Wednesday, August 31st from
10am to 5pm
Friday, September 2nd from
2pm to 5pm
Saturday, September 3rd by
appointment only
Sunday, September 4th from
1pm to 3pm.
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Higgins Academic Center
Among the many
academic ser vices that
Randolph-Macon College
has to offer its students, one
of the most utilized is the
Career Center.
Located in the Thomas Branch building on Henry St., the Career Services
office provides job-related
assistance for all students,
not just seniors. And besides offering an extensive
database of available internships and jobs in the area,
the R-MC Career Counselors can help with a variety
of other preparatory issues.
“Hands down, the
majority of the appointments that I conduct involve creating a resume
or assisting students with
improving their existing resume,” said Cathy Rollman,
Director of Career Services.
The Career Center
can also help a student create a cover letter to go with
their resume.
For those interested
“Students are welcome to come in durin learning about the possible majors and careers that suit their per- ing walk-in hours. They are held two days per
sonalities, the Career Services Office offers week, for two hours at a time on a rotating
two online assessments to assist students with basis,” said Rollman. “The specific days that
the decision making. These tests are called the walk-in hours will be held each week will be
announced in the announcements email that
MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory.
In addition, the center can help R-MC goes out to all students.”
However, Rollman says that the best way
graduates further their education by assisting
to get one-on-one time with her is to make an
with graduate school applications.
There are also many workshops con- appointment with her via email, to call the ofducted throughout the year to address a vari- fice (x3013) or to stop by and speak with her
ety of topics and problems students may face. administrative assistant.
Rollman also says her best advice for
“We provide job search tips and interview tips through the use of mock interviews,” R-MC freshmen is to start making use of the
said Rollman. “Workshops are held on a Career Services early on and to get acquainted
rotating basis covering such topics as resume with everything they offer.
“Start working on a resume during this
and cover letting writing, interviewing, job
searching, the graduate school process, decid- first year and complete as many internships
ing your major, portfolio development and as possible throughout the next four years. others. Career Services also coordinates many Internships provide the opportunity to gain
programs designed to assist students with their the real-world experience that employers
seek,” said Rollman.
own career exploration and networking.”
She also added that helping students be
Two on-campus Career Fairs are held
annually, as well as etiquette dinners and other as successful as possible is the goal and function of the Career Services Center.
special programs.
“Taking advantage of our many proTo get help from the center, students
can either make an appointment or go visit grams and services will put students well on
track to achieve that success.”
the office during walk-in hours.
by Rachel Johnsen ‘13
Senior News Editor
The Higgins Academic Center, or the
HAC, is a student’s best friend during the
school year. The HAC provides a variety of
different services to help students succeed in
their courses, including Instruction, Writing
across the Curriculum, Speaking across the
Curriculum and Instructional Technology.
Two of the dedicated HAC faculty, Dr. Jenny
Bruce of Instruction and Dr. Jack Trammel
of Disability Support Services, provide a
closer look at what the HAC is all about.
What sort of services does the HAC
provide for R-MC students?
The HAC has a speaking center, writing center, technology center, tutoring and
mentoring center and a disability support
office. They are directed by Dr. Ted Sheckels,
Professor Gayla Mills, Professor Lily Zhang,
Dr. Jenny Bruce and Dr. Jack Trammell. The writing center and technology support
are in the library; the other HAC services
including the speaking center are primarily
housed in Neville House at 204 E. Patrick
Street.
The services range from traditional
tutoring and consulting, to more elaborate programs like early MAP, a program
that targets incoming freshmen for early
supports. Most services are available by
appointment and many by drop-in as well.
Are there any services that are specifically suited towards freshmen?
Because of the FYEC, both the speaking and writing center services are targeted
at freshmen. In addition, early MAP brings
tutoring and mentoring to at-risk freshmen
the first month of school. All freshmen
receive a tutorial on these HAC services,
including appropriate disability accommodations, as part of the freshmen orientation. ANY freshman can request a mentor to help
transition to life at R-MC by contacting Dr.
Bruce. MAP, Macon Academic Progress,
is an early warning/academic support
program available for freshmen with early
academic difficulties.
Which faculty is on the HAC staff, and
what are their roles? Are there any new additions this year?
There are no additions to the staff this
year, although some of the most important
part-time help, our own R-MC students, are
hired every year and go through extensive
training.
To Dr. Bruce: What is the Instruction area responsible for?
Tutoring, mentoring, early MAP,
MAP and individual consultations for stu-
dents needing additional academic support.
How can a student reach a tutor/
mentor?
A full schedule of tutoring drop in
hours is provided to the entire community
by mid September. It is also posted on the
HAC web page. In addition, students can
use online scheduling for some services,
like speaking consultants, and also email
staff and students to set up appointments.
How can a student become a tutor/
mentor?
The hiring cycle for peer tutors and
mentors usually begins in the very early
spring. Although all students are contacted,
some departments and some programs have
greater needs than others, so the hiring
process is in part based on demand. Information about how to apply is on the HAC
web page. Working as part of the academic
team at the HAC is an important and valuable part of the support network at R-MC.
To Dr. Trammel: What is the purpose of Disability
Support?
The purpose is to provide academic
and environmental accommodations to
students with disabilities, as mandated by
the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
What sort of services can be provided
for people with disabilities?
They range from ramps to get into
buildings, to being allowed extra time on
tests. The most commonly utilized accommodations on campus are extra time on tests
and taking tests in separate rooms.
Would you like to add any advice to
the incoming freshmen?
My advice to freshmen is to seek help
early, and always talk to your professors. No
one knows better what is expected in the
class than they do.
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by Laura Rafner‘13
Contributing Writer
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September 2, 2011
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Making the Most of Your Campus
Student Government Association
Student Life
by Zachary Spaeth ‘14
Managing Editor
When moving to a new, strange
environment, it is easy for some college
freshmen to forget essential dorm room
items or to struggle making friends. To
help with this, the Yellow Jacket has asked
a few college seniors what their experiences
at Randolph-Macon College have taught
them and how their knowledge can benefit
incoming students.
When asked what the most essential
item for a good dorm room is, Raymond
Scott, ’12, had two things that topped his list.
“I would say the foam egg crates
for your bed and a good rain jacket because
it rains SO MUCH in Ashland,” Scott said.
Senior Kelly Conner also named two
items that all R-MC students should own.
“Well the first thing I think about is
bringing extra tissues, because if you’re like
me, you get stressed and crazy and sleepdeprived before exam week, and you’re
more prone to get sick at that time,” Conner
said. “So, extra tissues are great. Also, it’s
important to have an external hard drive
for you computer, because you have a lot of
important documents on there for class, and
you never know if or when your computer
is going to crash.”
Scott says that clothing items can be a
good way to start conversations.
“A good pair of pajama pants can be
a great conversation starter and help create
an easy way to meet new friends. It worked
for me!” he said.
Conner advises freshmen to not
be so skeptical of dorm living, especially
community-style bathrooms.
“Living in a dorm with lots of people
isn’t as bad as you might originally think,” she
said. “It might be loud at times, or it might
be really overwhelming at first to be with so
many new people, but I think that students
should “prepare” for dorm life being less
complicated and scary than they think. It really isn’t that bad; I know sharing a bathroom
in student life. The Starbucks discount provided at the end of the Spring Semester last
year was an SGA driven occurrence, with
students continuing to work to implement
that discount permanently. The President’s
Forums that are so widely attended are also
events that are organized and promoted by
the SGA.
And perhaps most importantly, the
SGA is able to allocate funds to other student organizations at R-MC. With so many
organizations promoting phenomenal messages and participating in productive work,
the Student Government Association wants
the students of R-MC to know that it exists,
that it works hard for the student body and
to come to any member or to any meeting
with any comments, concerns or questions
that they might have.
The structure of the Student Government Association is another aspect of why
the organization works as well as it does.
With a President and two Senators from
each class, a four member executive board
including the President, Vice President,
Vice President of Administration and Vice
President of Publicity, along with CEC,
Commuter, Residential and Campus Representatives among other positions, it truly
is a meeting representative of the student
body and its many diverse facets.
Sound like a useful, fun, effective
organization working towards a common
goal? Perfect, because it is, and you too can
become a member this year. With three
freshman positions open, as well as two
Campus Representative positions available,
elections in September are the best way to
become part of this wonderful group and
influence change in a positive manner on
Campus.
So please, keep your eyes open for
representatives, get involved and send your
thoughts their way, because the Student
Government Association is always here
to help.
Since
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him.
“I would say the “Macon Connec- campus of Randolph-Macon College.
But for an organization that strives
tions.” The connections I have made so far
at school have helped me tremendously in to do so much good for the College, most
my field of study,” he said. “I have been able students assert that they know very little to
to attend specific conferences correlated with absolutely nothing about the SGA, its memmy major because of the people I have met.” bers and all of the tasks it is able to complete
Conner says that her best memories in the best interest of the student body.
In just a few quick minutes with just
have been with the friends she made here
and that being social and outgoing is im- a few key facts, all of these misconceptions
about the SGA can be dismissed.
portant to gain the full college experience.
For starters, the Campus Events
“It’s important to be social, to meet
new people and to have fun,” Conner said. Committee is a subcommittee of SGA and
“That was kind of easy for me because I don’t reports their progress at weekly meetings,
live in Virginia, and I couldn’t go home on keeping both organizations informed and
the weekends like a lot of other kids. But working together to bring students what
I think that staying on campus instead of they really want and need.
The SGA recently transitioned the
running home all the time is the best plan,
even though it might be difficult for a lot of Residence Hall Association into a new roll
students because it gives you the opportunity as well, with a Residential Student Represento connect with people in ways that you tative now representing students and their
couldn’t if you go home on the weekends interests while working with our Student
Affairs Committee. With all three of these
and miss out on all the fun.”
organizations meeting at least once a week
The best way to do that?
“Join clubs,” Conner said. “Get in- and collaborating together on a regular
volved in student activities. Those are great basis, SGA meetings are where the most
ways to meet new freshmen and even up- effective, student driven changes can start
perclassmen. Any given club has a ton of to formulate and be recognized.
Many of the changes that have ocdiverse people, so if you get involved, it’s easy
curred through SGA are small ones, but
to find people who are like you.”
they have made a great deal of difference
How to Create a Student Organization Campus Events Committee
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by Laura Young ‘14
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Getting involved on campus is one
of the easiest and most rewarding ways
to have fun, make friends and discover
new things about the school, yourself and
other people.
Luckily for the students at Randolph-Macon, there are over 80 different
student organizations to choose from.
An extensive list can be found on
the R-MC website in the Office of Student
Life section.
The list divides the organizations
into categories such as Academics, Arts
and Performance Governance Media Fraternities and Sororities Honor Societies
Service Spiritual Life Special Interest Club
Sports and Departmental Service.
It is very easy to start a club if you
can’t seem to find what you’re looking for.
To create an official Registered Student
Organization (RSO) one must find at least
4 other students who are interested in creating the organization as well.
The group must develop a mission
statement and a constitution, find a faculty
or staff member to be your advisor and fill
out official paperwork with the Office of
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Student Life. They must also be approved
as an RSO by the Student Government
Association.
The 12 simple, official instructions
can be found on the Office of Student Life
section of the R-MC webpage, as well as by
clicking on the Student Organizations Tab
and then the Policies and Procedures tab.
One important piece of advice for
Freshmen to remember is though it is
very important to get involved on campus,
being overcommitted is something that
should be avoided.
If a student is committed to too
many student organizations, it can be
very easy for the student to become overwhelmed and not accomplish much at all
for any group or for their academic needs.
All students are encouraged to attend the Fall Activities Carnival which is
an event where student organizations set
up informational tables for students to get
to know a little more about their organization and have an opportunity to sign up.
The Fall Activities Carnival will take
place on Monday, September 12th from
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The Yellow Jacket
Page Twelve
September 2, 2011
Vol. XCVII; Issue 1
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The Official Student Newspaper and
Student Voice of Randolph-Macon College
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Fall Sports Schedule
R-MC Preseason in Photos
by Cecilia Quinonez ‘14
Compiled by Cecilia Quinonez ‘14
Men’s
Women’s
Field Hockey
Sep 1, 2011 at 4:30 vs. Chris. Newport
Sep 3, 2011 at 11:00 vs. Oberlin
Sep 25, 2011 at 12:00 vs. Wilson
Sep 28, 2011 at 4:00 vs. Sweet Briar
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:00 vs. East. Mennonite
Oct 15, 2011 at 11:00 vs. Roanoke
Oct 19, 2011 at 4:00 vs. Bridgewater
Soccer
Sep 5, 2011 at 4:15 vs. St. Mary’s (Md.)
Sep 17, 2011 at 2:30 vs. Hollins
Sep 20, 2011 at 4:15 vs. East. Mennonite
Sep 24, 2011 at 2:00 vs. Randolph
Oct 1, 2011 at 2:00 vs. Guilford
Oct 19, 2011 at 4:15 vs. Lynchburg
With the sweltering heat beating down, hundreds of RandolphMacon athletes have been practicing
2-3 times a day as they prepare for
the upcoming fall season.
Football reported on August
13th to prepare for their first game
against Methodist on September 3rd.
Girls soccer, field hockey and
volleyball reported on August 18th
to prepare for their first games on
September 1st.
Boys soccer reported on August 21st.
After a couple days of practice
Megan Calabrese, captain of the
women’s soccer team said, “I think
our team has great potential this year.
We are a very talented group and we
aspire to work hard. We know we will
be very successful this year.”
During these few weeks before
school, it is very easy to find athletes
either on the practice fields, in the
dining halls, in the training room or
exhausted in their rooms. We are all
very excited to watch the upcoming
fall season. Go Yellow Jackets
Football
Sep 3, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Methodist
Sep 17, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Shenandoah
Oct 1, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Emory & Henry
Oct 15, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Wash. & Lee
Nov 12, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Hampden-Sydney
Soccer
Sep 14, 2011 at 4:30 vs. Wash. & Lee
Sep 17, 2011 at 12:00 vs. Bridgewater (Va.)
Sep 28, 2011 at 4:30 vs. Va Wesleyan
Oct 5, 2011 at 4:30 vs. Averett
Oct 8, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Randolph
Oct 12, 2011 at 4:30 vs. Chris. Newport
Oct 25, 2011 at 4:30 vs. Shenandoah
Volleyball
Sep 1, 2011 at 7:00 vs. Marymount (Va.)
Sep 14, 2011 at 7:00 vs. Va. Wesleyan
Sep 17, 2011 at 11:00 vs. Emory & Henry
Sep 18, 2011 at 1:00 vs. Guilford
Oct 4, 2011 at 6:30 vs. Chris. Newport
Oct 5, 2011 at 7:00 vs. East. Mennonite
Oct 19, 2011 at 7:00 vs. Lynchburg
Josh Storm gets water during a hard day’s practice during Football pre-season training.
In loving memory
Dal Wooten
We thank you for your contributions
Megan Calabrese completes a turn move on her
defender during a pre-season scrimmage.
R-MC Cheerleaders practice their routines out on the Football field to be prepared for the
upcoming season.
Editorial: Women’s World Cup Finals
by Cecilia Quinonez ‘14
On July 17th the United States faced
the Japanese in a World Cup final in
Frankfurt, Germany. The U.S. had size
and experience against the quick and very
skilled Japan. The first half was a possession
battle. Each team fought for an edge up on
the other. The U.S. dominated the first half
but was unable to put the ball in the net.
Saves by both keepers kept the score 0-0
at halftime.
In the beginning of the second half,
Cheney suffered an injury to her ankle and
Morgan entered the game. Halfway through
the second half, Morgan made a clean
breakaway and scored after beautifully driving the ball past the keeper. Twelve minutes
later Japan took advantage of a breakdown
in the U.S. defense leaving Solo defenseless,
and Japan tied up the score.
In the first half of overtime, the U.S.
scored off a Wambach header, but Japan
came back with a goal by Sawa off a corner
kick. Overtime ended and the U.S. and
Japan were still tied at 2-2.
Boxx took the first penalty kick
for the U.S., and it was saved by Kaihori.
Miyawa scored Japan’s first penalty kick.
Lloyd took the second kick for the U.S. but
missed high over the goal. Solo blocked
Japan’s next penalty kick taken by Nagasato.
Heath missed the next penalty kick for the
U.S. while Sakaguchi scored for Japan. Both
Wambach and Kumagai scored the final
penalty kick for the U.S., and Japan became
the new World Cup Champions.
The ending was devastating for the
U.S. but overwhelmingly exhilarating for
Japan. A well deserved win for Japan made
them the first Asian team to win a Women’s
World Cup. Although the U.S. was the favorite to win, they continued to lose hold
of their lead. Twice they held a one goal
lead over Japan, and both
times the Japanese easily
took it back from them.
Kaihori made
spectacular saves during
the penalty kicks, going
above and beyond what
is expected for a goal
keeper during penalty
kicks.
Solo did what every goal keeper is told
to do: save at least one
penalty kick and expect
your teammates to finish
Image Courtesy of Google Images
the ball.
A very intense game shocked the
Unfortunately for
her the U.S. choked during penalty kicks, world and also was a huge step forward for
and only Wambach was able to put the ball the future of women’s soccer.
Vancouver in 2015 can’t come soon
in the net, ruining any chance of the U.S.
enough for women’s soccer fanatics.
taking the cup home.