By Cybill Shaffer
Many little girls dream of being a dancer when they grow up but must let go of that dream as years pass. Shiloh Hodges lives her dream every day of her life as a dance major.
There was a point in time where almost every young girl had a pair of those bright pink satin ballet shoes, and there were a handful of boys that had a few pairs of tights stashed in their closets.
For Shiloh that began at age four. Unlike most children who are fickle-minded in their interests and waiver in commitment, Shiloh knew by age fifteen that she wanted to dance for the rest of her life.
There is a lot of difficulty in choosing schooling for dance, as there is the option of an art school or public school and then the labored process of exploring the endless pros and cons of each of those, but Shiloh said FSU was a “natural choice.”
“(They) have a well-rounded program with amazing faculty,” Shiloh said. “Part of the reason I chose FSU is because it lets me take other classes, and I would like a double major as a backup plan.”
She and the rest of her fellow students understand the economic crunch Americans are facing, and she informs me that she is, by far, not the only person who is double majoring. Many other students choose Business and English as second majors. Though she sees the concern and unlikelihood of not having a guaranteed job after graduation, she assures me that,
“I’m not dancing for the money, just for the joy of it. If I graduate from college and for some reason can’t find a job anywhere, all the time I have spent dancing will still have been worth it.”
This means quite a bit, as the time she “spent dancing” is quite intense. She informs me that majors in the School of Dance take at least two technique classes: one ballet and one contemporary a day, each four days a week. They can also take Gyro kinesis, Pilates or Pointe.
In addition to this, she is a member of the Tallahassee Ballet, which has at least two ballets a year. With rehearsals included, she said, she dances more than 20 hours a week.
Along with the frequent physical demand, there is a mental dance overload. All of her classes this year are dance-related except German. She is enrolled in classes such as world dance history, music and choreography, and a technology class that surveys the fields of graphics, audio and video as it relates to dance.
Many college students face the challenge of staying in shape, but Shiloh said this isn’t really a problem for her. She stressed the importance of eating right and sleeping enough, however, as her 18-credit-hour course load can be quite demanding on her body and energy.
After college Shiloh wants to move to a large city in the US or abroad and dance in a company. “Dancers don’t build bridges or cure cancer,” she said, “but they still explore the limits, which is both a crazy and difficult thing to do and also very wonderful.”
Friday, October 22, 2010
DREAM Autism Ball
By Kestrel Ambrose
People with autism and related disabilities will benefit from DREAM’s efforts this year. Each semester DREAM, a student organization founded at FSU in 2006, raises money to donate to charity while bringing together students of diverse backgrounds for its cause. DREAM has raised more than $3,000 for charity and other causes.
DREAM will host its Second Annual Ball for Charity on Oct. 29 from 6:30 pm – 10 pm in Student Services Building 203.
“Each year, DREAM picks one social cause that it will raise money for and donate its time toward,” said Shayeon Hawkins, DREAM’s president.
Last year the ball was held in honor of the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend.
“We raise funds by collecting donations from local businesses and student groups,” said Terrance Admore (tla08c@fsu.edu). “DREAM will also conduct fundraising events on and off campus such as doing concessions during football games.”
This year proceeds from the ball will go toward the FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, CARD, a state-funded agency that serves people with autism and related disabilities and their families. The center (autism.fsu.edu, 644-4367) provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
“Money raised from the ball will aid CARD in initiatives such as research, providing training for parents, teachers and other professionals as well as community outreach,” Admore said.
DREAM asks that each student organization purchase a table for $40. Each organization table seats six people. Additional members and other students can purchase individual tickets for $10.
People with autism and related disabilities will benefit from DREAM’s efforts this year. Each semester DREAM, a student organization founded at FSU in 2006, raises money to donate to charity while bringing together students of diverse backgrounds for its cause. DREAM has raised more than $3,000 for charity and other causes.
DREAM will host its Second Annual Ball for Charity on Oct. 29 from 6:30 pm – 10 pm in Student Services Building 203.
“Each year, DREAM picks one social cause that it will raise money for and donate its time toward,” said Shayeon Hawkins, DREAM’s president.
Last year the ball was held in honor of the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend.
“We raise funds by collecting donations from local businesses and student groups,” said Terrance Admore (tla08c@fsu.edu). “DREAM will also conduct fundraising events on and off campus such as doing concessions during football games.”
This year proceeds from the ball will go toward the FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, CARD, a state-funded agency that serves people with autism and related disabilities and their families. The center (autism.fsu.edu, 644-4367) provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
“Money raised from the ball will aid CARD in initiatives such as research, providing training for parents, teachers and other professionals as well as community outreach,” Admore said.
DREAM asks that each student organization purchase a table for $40. Each organization table seats six people. Additional members and other students can purchase individual tickets for $10.
PBM Charity Dinner
By Kestrel Ambrose
Since Progressive Black Men Inc. was founded in 1989 at FSU under the principles of communal support, academic excellence and brotherly fellowship, the organization has dedicated time and service to the campus, Tallahassee and the surrounding communities.
PBM will host its Second Annual Tale of Two Charities Benefit Dinner in Miller Hall on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. “The first benefit dinner was held in 2008, when then-President Anthony Wright and Vice President Adrian Williams decided to add what they hoped would be an annual event.
to PBM’s Fall Service Week,” said Matthew Mascoe, PBM’s university relations chair. “They settled on a Tale of Two Charities because there weren’t many events of its kind.”
The American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society were the first two charities chosen.
“The inaugural event was sold out with more than 275 guests representing 30 diverse organizations,” said Sebastian Berry, the vice president of FSU PBM. “We continuously strive to maintain the principles previously stated and look forward to the opportunity to use this benefit dinner as a venue for increased collectivity on campus.”
The theme of this year’s ball is “Disaster Relief,” and proceeds from the event will benefit both NOLES for Haiti and the American Red Cross.
“We chose NOLES and the American Red Cross as our charities because of the work they do to aid in disaster relief,” Mascoe said. “The American Red Cross does a lot of work in areas that have been hit by natural disasters.”
NOLES for Haiti is a student organization that came together to raise money and provide aid for Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the country earlier this year. The Haitian government estimated that 230,000 people died in the earthquake that struck on Jan. 12.
“We wanted to be able to provide them with a donation that they could use to continue their service efforts in the country of Haiti,” Mascoe said.
Students, faculty and staff can purchase individual tickets for $8. A table, which seats eight, can also be purchased (as well as an advertisement in the program) for $50. Dinner will be catered by Olive Garden.
Students and organizations interested in participating in the benefit dinner can contact PBM via e-mail at fsu@pbm1989.org, Sebastian Berry at (864) 380-8267, or Matthew Mascoe at (407) 927-4913.
Since Progressive Black Men Inc. was founded in 1989 at FSU under the principles of communal support, academic excellence and brotherly fellowship, the organization has dedicated time and service to the campus, Tallahassee and the surrounding communities.
PBM will host its Second Annual Tale of Two Charities Benefit Dinner in Miller Hall on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. “The first benefit dinner was held in 2008, when then-President Anthony Wright and Vice President Adrian Williams decided to add what they hoped would be an annual event.
to PBM’s Fall Service Week,” said Matthew Mascoe, PBM’s university relations chair. “They settled on a Tale of Two Charities because there weren’t many events of its kind.”
The American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society were the first two charities chosen.
“The inaugural event was sold out with more than 275 guests representing 30 diverse organizations,” said Sebastian Berry, the vice president of FSU PBM. “We continuously strive to maintain the principles previously stated and look forward to the opportunity to use this benefit dinner as a venue for increased collectivity on campus.”
The theme of this year’s ball is “Disaster Relief,” and proceeds from the event will benefit both NOLES for Haiti and the American Red Cross.
“We chose NOLES and the American Red Cross as our charities because of the work they do to aid in disaster relief,” Mascoe said. “The American Red Cross does a lot of work in areas that have been hit by natural disasters.”
NOLES for Haiti is a student organization that came together to raise money and provide aid for Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit the country earlier this year. The Haitian government estimated that 230,000 people died in the earthquake that struck on Jan. 12.
“We wanted to be able to provide them with a donation that they could use to continue their service efforts in the country of Haiti,” Mascoe said.
Students, faculty and staff can purchase individual tickets for $8. A table, which seats eight, can also be purchased (as well as an advertisement in the program) for $50. Dinner will be catered by Olive Garden.
Students and organizations interested in participating in the benefit dinner can contact PBM via e-mail at fsu@pbm1989.org, Sebastian Berry at (864) 380-8267, or Matthew Mascoe at (407) 927-4913.
Homecoming 2010
FSU Homecoming 2010, “United Now, United Then,” runs from Oct. 30 - Nov. 6, a celebration that includes the annual Homecoming concert, Warchant, a Pow Wow pep rally, a featured comedian and the football game.Before the events end, the FSU and Tallahassee community will have gathered for a number of events designed to boost school spirit far beyond the football field.
Diverse campus groups will come together to celebrate the university’s strength and heritage and to renew traditions.
The celebration kicks off with the Warchant concert on Langford Green featuring Ludacris. Warchant includes the free concert and free food. Warchant allows students to give back to the community by helping feed the needy by donating can food to the Second Harvest food bank.
Each student is encouraged to donate two can good items in lieu of a fee to the concert.
A fashion show, parade, tailgate parties and chief and princess elections are part of the weeklong gathering that involves much of the campus. For more information, visit homecoming.fsu.edu/.
Diverse campus groups will come together to celebrate the university’s strength and heritage and to renew traditions.
The celebration kicks off with the Warchant concert on Langford Green featuring Ludacris. Warchant includes the free concert and free food. Warchant allows students to give back to the community by helping feed the needy by donating can food to the Second Harvest food bank.
Each student is encouraged to donate two can good items in lieu of a fee to the concert.
A fashion show, parade, tailgate parties and chief and princess elections are part of the weeklong gathering that involves much of the campus. For more information, visit homecoming.fsu.edu/.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Meet Some New 'Noles
Every fall Florida State is flooded with a fresh new crop of bright-eyed young minds eager to escape the clutches of their parents and begin their collegiate career.
After taking the time to get to know some of our new ‘Noles and learn about their reasoning for choosing FSU over schools like the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida, it seems that our campus is one major attraction.
Yanelle Suarez, a freshman and Biological Science major, said that the campus was a big reason she chose FSU. “It’s really pretty here. Plus we have a circus.”
Suarez isn’t the only freshman who was influenced by the splendor of our campus. “What attracted me to FSU was the campus,” Zoe Warpinski-Bitting said, “and they have a really good science program which is good because I hope to be a pediatrician.”
Warpinski-Bitting, a Jacksonville native and a Biological Science major, is one of the many freshmen living in a dormitory and so far she is enjoying herself. “I’m in Broward Hall, and I really love my roommate. There haven’t been any problems. She’s really cool.”
A lot of prospective students of Florida State make the journey to Tallahassee before they are admitted to try to get a feel for the university and end up liking what they see with the school and the city. Dillon Mattingly, a Tampa local, is one of these students.
“I came up and visited the campus and just fell in love with it.” Mattingly is one of the few not taking residence in the dorms his first semester. “I’m staying in Boardwalk; I actually got lucky with my roommate. We went to the same high school.”
Mattingly is a mathematics major with big aspirations for his future. “I’m planning on trying to get into the CIA.”
From future doctors to future CIA operatives, FSU’s new ‘Noles are sure not to disappoint the proud tradition of this university.
After taking the time to get to know some of our new ‘Noles and learn about their reasoning for choosing FSU over schools like the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida, it seems that our campus is one major attraction.
Yanelle Suarez, a freshman and Biological Science major, said that the campus was a big reason she chose FSU. “It’s really pretty here. Plus we have a circus.”
Suarez isn’t the only freshman who was influenced by the splendor of our campus. “What attracted me to FSU was the campus,” Zoe Warpinski-Bitting said, “and they have a really good science program which is good because I hope to be a pediatrician.”
Warpinski-Bitting, a Jacksonville native and a Biological Science major, is one of the many freshmen living in a dormitory and so far she is enjoying herself. “I’m in Broward Hall, and I really love my roommate. There haven’t been any problems. She’s really cool.”
A lot of prospective students of Florida State make the journey to Tallahassee before they are admitted to try to get a feel for the university and end up liking what they see with the school and the city. Dillon Mattingly, a Tampa local, is one of these students.
“I came up and visited the campus and just fell in love with it.” Mattingly is one of the few not taking residence in the dorms his first semester. “I’m staying in Boardwalk; I actually got lucky with my roommate. We went to the same high school.”
Mattingly is a mathematics major with big aspirations for his future. “I’m planning on trying to get into the CIA.”
From future doctors to future CIA operatives, FSU’s new ‘Noles are sure not to disappoint the proud tradition of this university.
Safe Driving
By: Brandi Lessner
A new school year has begun and everyone is excited and ready for all of the great things fall brings. With many new students joining us at FSU, everyone will be giving advice on how to acclimate to these new surroundings.
While it is important to understand dorm life and how to use Blackboard, one commonly overlooked aspect of a new city is how to get from one place to another safely. Tallahassee, especially the area around campus, is a highly populated space with a lot of vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Nothing can ruin the start of a brand new semester quicker than an accident or traffic ticket. Here are some tips for making sure your semester is a fun and safe experience.
1. No matter how you are traveling on campus, be mindful of other travelers.
If you are driving, watch very carefully for pedestrians and bicyclists. You cannot count on them to always see you, and many have been struck by vehicles. If you are walking, only walk in designated areas — crosswalks and sidewalks — as it is not the responsibility of the driver if you are walking where you should not be. If you are biking, you are legally required to follow the same traffic laws as vehicles. This means no running stop signs, red lights, etc.
2. Follow speed limit postings.
They are there for a reason. Speed limits tend to decrease in heavily trafficked areas to make sure everyone is traveling at a safe speed and has time to stop in case of an obstruction.
3. Do not follow too closely.
So many accidents occur on Tennessee Street and other major streets around campus because of drivers not giving themselves enough space to come to a full stop.
4. Never run red lights.
Not only is it unsafe, but it will most likely get you a ticket, whether a police officer sees you or not. Tallahassee has recently installed red light cameras at hundreds of intersections, around 20 of which are immediately on or directly next to campus, and a ticket will be mailed to your residence if you run a red light.
For more information on red light camera locations, visit www.talgov.com/traffic/cameras.cfm.
A new school year has begun and everyone is excited and ready for all of the great things fall brings. With many new students joining us at FSU, everyone will be giving advice on how to acclimate to these new surroundings.
While it is important to understand dorm life and how to use Blackboard, one commonly overlooked aspect of a new city is how to get from one place to another safely. Tallahassee, especially the area around campus, is a highly populated space with a lot of vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Nothing can ruin the start of a brand new semester quicker than an accident or traffic ticket. Here are some tips for making sure your semester is a fun and safe experience.1. No matter how you are traveling on campus, be mindful of other travelers.
If you are driving, watch very carefully for pedestrians and bicyclists. You cannot count on them to always see you, and many have been struck by vehicles. If you are walking, only walk in designated areas — crosswalks and sidewalks — as it is not the responsibility of the driver if you are walking where you should not be. If you are biking, you are legally required to follow the same traffic laws as vehicles. This means no running stop signs, red lights, etc.
2. Follow speed limit postings.
They are there for a reason. Speed limits tend to decrease in heavily trafficked areas to make sure everyone is traveling at a safe speed and has time to stop in case of an obstruction.
3. Do not follow too closely.
So many accidents occur on Tennessee Street and other major streets around campus because of drivers not giving themselves enough space to come to a full stop.
4. Never run red lights.
Not only is it unsafe, but it will most likely get you a ticket, whether a police officer sees you or not. Tallahassee has recently installed red light cameras at hundreds of intersections, around 20 of which are immediately on or directly next to campus, and a ticket will be mailed to your residence if you run a red light.
For more information on red light camera locations, visit www.talgov.com/traffic/cameras.cfm.
Go Vegetarian
By: Cybill Shaffer
Remember when you were six or seven years old and your parents had to beg you to eat your vegetables?
In college, most students have adapted to the taste of the greens they once loathed but find it difficult to integrate them into their regular diet in a way that is tasty and inexpensive.
This presents a problem for vegetarians. According to The Vegetarian Times, 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians.
A solution that caters to a college student’s budget and taste buds is imperative, and there are ways to indulge without compromising the wallet.Ramen is available in a vegetable flavor, but no one can consume that on a daily basis. Fresh produce is available at all supermarkets but is generally pricey.
When asked why she chooses a vegetarian diet, Katie Taibl, sophomore, said, “I have personally never enjoyed excessive quantities of meat in my diet. As a young girl, for no particular reason other than disliking it, I refused to eat meat. Also, as a nursing major I will be working with lots of blood and guts, which is always fun, but eating meat reminds me of gory scenes in movies and such, which is rather unappetizing.”
Josh Saul, junior, said: “I’m a vegetarian because I do not condone the inhumane practice of factory farming that our country relies on for the bulk of its meat and poultry. I also try to follow a macrobiotic diet which suggests eating mostly things that are grown near the area you live and only when they are in season. And lastly, vegetarian cooking is more fun and exciting because the chef must be creative with seasonings and ingredients.”
Some restaurants in Tallahassee that cater to vegetarians are Jimmy Johns, All Saints Café, Gordo’s, Decent Pizza and Mr. Roboto Sushi. Vegetarian menu options are almost always cheaper than ones containing meat. Meat is more expensive than greens. So it ends up saving time for the restaurant and money for the student.
All of the dining halls on campus have a vegetarian section, as well, and they produce a unique, new meal every day.
Eating in? Hummus is a great snack and a fantastic source of protein for the student who is not getting enough. It’s full of beans and other cheap ingredients so it helps provide cost-effectiveness without sacrificing taste.
Hummus Recipe:
4 garlic cloves- minced and then mashed
2 15-oz cans of garbanzo beans drained/rinsed
2/3 cup of roasted tahini
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Just blend together and serve. It makes a great appetizer or a great protein-filled addition to dinner (spreading it on sandwiches and wraps is a fantastic way to sneak it in.)
Being a vegetarian in college can be difficult, but is by no means an impossible feat. Being inspired by your own personal reasons for doing so and planning out meals ahead of time will ensure consistent commitment to the lifestyle, as well as contribute to the ease of success being a non-meat eater will bring.
Remember when you were six or seven years old and your parents had to beg you to eat your vegetables?
In college, most students have adapted to the taste of the greens they once loathed but find it difficult to integrate them into their regular diet in a way that is tasty and inexpensive.
This presents a problem for vegetarians. According to The Vegetarian Times, 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians.
A solution that caters to a college student’s budget and taste buds is imperative, and there are ways to indulge without compromising the wallet.Ramen is available in a vegetable flavor, but no one can consume that on a daily basis. Fresh produce is available at all supermarkets but is generally pricey.
When asked why she chooses a vegetarian diet, Katie Taibl, sophomore, said, “I have personally never enjoyed excessive quantities of meat in my diet. As a young girl, for no particular reason other than disliking it, I refused to eat meat. Also, as a nursing major I will be working with lots of blood and guts, which is always fun, but eating meat reminds me of gory scenes in movies and such, which is rather unappetizing.”
Josh Saul, junior, said: “I’m a vegetarian because I do not condone the inhumane practice of factory farming that our country relies on for the bulk of its meat and poultry. I also try to follow a macrobiotic diet which suggests eating mostly things that are grown near the area you live and only when they are in season. And lastly, vegetarian cooking is more fun and exciting because the chef must be creative with seasonings and ingredients.”
Some restaurants in Tallahassee that cater to vegetarians are Jimmy Johns, All Saints Café, Gordo’s, Decent Pizza and Mr. Roboto Sushi. Vegetarian menu options are almost always cheaper than ones containing meat. Meat is more expensive than greens. So it ends up saving time for the restaurant and money for the student.All of the dining halls on campus have a vegetarian section, as well, and they produce a unique, new meal every day.
Eating in? Hummus is a great snack and a fantastic source of protein for the student who is not getting enough. It’s full of beans and other cheap ingredients so it helps provide cost-effectiveness without sacrificing taste.
Hummus Recipe:
4 garlic cloves- minced and then mashed
2 15-oz cans of garbanzo beans drained/rinsed
2/3 cup of roasted tahini
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Just blend together and serve. It makes a great appetizer or a great protein-filled addition to dinner (spreading it on sandwiches and wraps is a fantastic way to sneak it in.)
Being a vegetarian in college can be difficult, but is by no means an impossible feat. Being inspired by your own personal reasons for doing so and planning out meals ahead of time will ensure consistent commitment to the lifestyle, as well as contribute to the ease of success being a non-meat eater will bring.
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