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HAVE YOU HERD? Oh My…It’s March Already!
Can you believe it is March already? Spring is just around the corner, Spring break is in a few weeks, mid-terms are coming up, and you only have about 2 months of the spring semester left! Be sure to take advantage of all the opportunities that occur in March. There are many leadership experiences available, job opportunities, and activities to keep you busy and stress free. Don’t forget to check out our awesome Monday Movie Madness program!
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*Spring Break Housing *Apply to be an RA
One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755
304-696-2570 office • 304-696-6161 fax www.marshall.edu/housing
MARCH 2013
Department of Housing
and Residence Life First Year Residence
Halls
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APPLY TO BE AN RA!
Spring 2013 Residence Life Staff
SPRING BREAK HOUSING Spring Break is quickly approaching. If you have already made travel plans for spring break we hope you have a wonderful trip. If you do not have anywhere to go, no worries you can stay on campus.
RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE: Saturday, March 16th @ noon
RESIDENCE HALLS REOPEN Sunday, March 24th @ 9:00am
If you need to stay longer or come back early you must fill out a break housing application. There is no charge to stay over spring break. Students needing housing will be placed in TTE or TTW. If you know someone in one of these buildings you can apply to stay in their room but must get permission from them. Applications can be found at your front desk, in the Department of Housing and Residence Life or online. Applications are due to Housing and Residence Life by Monday, March 14th @ 5:00 p.m..
If you have any questions regarding break
housing please contact Terry Anderson at
MARCH 2013
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Buskirk bustle “MARCH on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection.
MARCH on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path.”
Residents at
RA Danielle’s
Valentine
Shmalentine
program!
Program Press
Also keep an eye out for programs spontaneously happening
Hall Council Column
Fun Activities every meeting!
Interested in being a floor representative?
Ideas for Buskirk and Food Services!
Remember to check out kitchen supplies graciously donated by your Hall Council!
Buskirk Hall 1738 College Ave Huntington, WV 25755
Conquer your self doubt
with these 5 tips!
Go Back In Time:
Look for patterns that
may have caused you to
doubt yourself in the
past. Think about the
times where you did an
amazing job on some-
thing that you had felt
unsure of prior to it.
Focus on your successes!
Make A Mental List:
Whenever you have a
negative thought about
yourself and your ability,
counteract it with facts
that dispute these feel-
ings. Instead of “I think
I failed that exam”, think
“I studied the material
and attended class”.
Keep A Journal:
Make a list of your suc-
cesses and things that
didn’t go so well. Your
successes will certainly
outweigh the negative
outcomes.
Use Your Cheerlead-
ers:
Use your friends and
family as reassurance.
They often times see
talents in you that you
might not see yourself!
Celebrate Your Suc-
cess:
Make sure you take the
time to recognize yourself
for a job well done! Treat
yourself to doing some-
thing you enjoy!
Confidence is Everything!
Purpose: Find the goal of the
chapter before you read.
Survey of Skim: Use a minute
or two to find the focus or central
theme of the piece;
Question: Turn headings into
questions.
Read Selectively: Read the first sen-
tence of each paragraph to see if you
can find the answers to your questions.
Scan for words like “The first points”,
“Secondly”, and “In conclusion”.
Recite: Test yourself and recite the
answers to your questions in your own
words.
Reduce and Record: Make a brief
outline of questions, your answers,
key words, and phrases.
Reflect: Connect what you’ve
learned with what you already know.
Review: Look over your quick notes
to review the whole section or chap-
Read like a Pro with the PSQ5R Method!
First Year Residence Halls March 2013
Programs to look for-ward to in March:
Stand For Free-dom: March 8th-9th at the Plaza
Bible Study
“BAT-WINGS”
Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament
Mansome
The Student Re-source Center’s Game Night: Last Friday of every month
Hall Council: Mondays at 9:15pm
Residents at the Anti-Valentines Day Party
Resident Assistant Magazine, Spring 2013:
Wanna be an RA?!
First Year Residence Halls March 2013
Great RA Qualities:
Inspirational
Creative
Admirable
Responsible
Confident
Patient
Optimistic
Flexible
Respectful
Passionate
Resourceful
Friendly
Organized
Assertive
First Year Residence Halls
Wanna be an RA?!
We have begun accepting applications for the Resident Advisor position! If you’re
interested, please stop by one of our informational meet and greets:
March 3rd at 7pm in the First Year North Classroom
March 4th at 9pm in the Ed Grose Room in Harless Dining Hall
March 5th at 1pm in the Twin Towers West Teamroom
It is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, make an impact, and build your
résumé!
Applications can be found online at: www.marshall.edu/housing under the
Employment tab!
How about an Academic Mentor?!
We also have a new position coming to campus for the 2013-2014 year! An academic
mentor is an upper-class, undergraduate student who serve as role models in Twin
Towers East and Buskirk. Mentors are responsible for coordinating academic pro-
gramming initiatives, assisting students in transitioning to the collegiate academic
experience, and helping students in need become connected with campus academic
support services.
Applications can be found online at: www.marshall.edu/housing under the
employment tab!
Look What you Missed! Don’t Miss out on anything Else!
Top: Willis Residents Enjoy the Superbowl
Below: Willis Residents shake it, but don’t break it in order to learn how to make rock candy.
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Upcoming ProgramS Willis
Are You Cereal? Super Cereal—3/7, 8pm, 1st floor lobby
Ice Cream Social: A Night in the Parlor—3/13, 8pm, 2nd floor lounge
BYOB (Build Your Own Book)—3/25, 8pm
Gibson
Mocktail Party—3/14, 7:30 pm, Commons Quad
Hall Council
needs you!
Tues. 8pm Media
Room
March N
ewsletter
Holderby Herald
March 2013
February’s Programs Super Bowl Party: Residents got
together in the lobby to watch the
Ravens win against the 49ers.
Organic Face Mask: Residents were
able to try different organic face
masks as well as hand scrub. Some of
the masks were the avocado banana,
oatmeal honey, and brown sugar olive
oil hand scrub. It was messy and tons
of fun!!
Relationship Advice: Dr. Hinton
came out to talk about relationships
and the meaning of love. He also gave
advice on compatibility and sex.
Other programs: Friendship
Bracelets, Heart Dream Catcher,
Resource Management and Settlers
Catan, Exploration Internships with
Jennifer Brown, and Sushi Making
Box of Smiles Do you want to give
someone a compliment?
Then write it down and put
it in the Box of Smiles. The
box is located in the lobby
at the front desk. Just take a
piece of paper, write your
compliment, and put it in
the box. The compliments
will be put on the bulletin
board by the mailboxes
every Monday.
Upcoming Events
March 5- Laugh out Loud, 7pm Marcos
March 7- Post Secret, 1230-2:30pm, MSC
March 13- Get Lucky 2-4pm, MSC
March 14- Bowling, 9:45pm, Colonial Lanes
March 26- Headbands for Hope
March 28- MU Movie Night
Alternative Spring Break
in Huntington
Students will be able to
participate in
community service in
the Huntington area
March17-22. There will
be free housing
provided in one of the
Towers as well as lunch.
Give a helping
hand.
March Program Healthy Body Image
on March 13 at 7:00pm
in the lobby. Come out
and learn how your
body image affects your
everyday life.
Good Luck on Midterms from the Hayman Staff
Midterms are Fast Approaching
Mid-semester is closing in once again. For college students that means late nights,
no sleep, extended study sessions, hitting the books, caffeine, and junk food. So stay
prepared and utilize campus resources so you can ace your exams. Good luck with
all your midterms everyone! Keep an eye out for upcoming programs in March!
ST AFF
SP OT L I GHT
M A R C H 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 3
Hi readers! My name is
Catherine “Cat” Wood
and I am a RA in
Wellman Hall.
I am a social work major
in my junior year. I love
my school and am so glad
I picked Marshall
University. I love
working as an RA and
getting to interact with
some many people. I
enjoy getting outdoors and
can’t wait for some spring
weather. My favorite time
of year on campus is in
the spring, when the
students start spending
less time indoors and
more time outdoors
enjoying the beautiful
weather.
We are...Marshall!
Haymaker/Wellman
Prophet
Drinko Hours & Study Center Hours
Mon.-Thurs.: Open 24 Hours
Fri.– Open - 6 PM
Sat.– 10 AM - 6 PM
Contact Writing Cen-
ter
Phone: 304-696-6254
Email: [email protected]
Contact Tutoring Services
Phone: 304-696-3464
Email: [email protected]
GRE Books for the
Residents
Are you interesting in preparing for
graduate admissions testing?
Haymaker and Wellman residents will
be able to checkout GRE preparation
books from the Haymaker front desk
starting March 1st! Study Hard!
Spring Break 2013 March 16th-March 24th Residence Halls close on Saturday March 16th at 12PM and will reopen on Sunday
March 24th at 9AM.
Best Cheap Spring Break Destinations
1. South Padre Island
2. Daytona Beach
3. Puerto Rice
4. Jamaica
5. Santo Domingo
6. Cancun
7. Playa del Carmen
8. Biloxi
9. Ocean City
*According to U.S. News Travel*
Whether you are heading home or traveling abroad this spring
break, remember to exercise caution and safety. Take some time to
relax and refresh during spring break so you can finish off the last
bit of this school year off strong.
Tips for Staying Safe During Spring Break
1. Keep a Low Profile
2. Be Smart about Cash
3. Don’t Expose your Credit Card
Information
4. Always Have a Cell Phone
5. Alert Banks if Leaving a Country
*According to Fox Business*
Where are
you heading
for your
spring
break?
Wherever you may go
enjoy your spring
breaks!
Hall Council Meets Every
Tuesday at 8 in the Wellman
1st floor lobby!
Upcoming Events: -Hair the Musical, Thursday
the 7th at 7:30pm at the Keith
Albee- You can get your
tickets at the Box Office- Free
for Marshall Students
-Residence Halls Close March
16th
-Spring Break March 17th-24th
-Residence Halls Open March
24th at 9:00am
-Headbands for Hope March
26th at 7:00pm In the Student
Center in BE5
-March 29th is the last day to
drop a course
Don’t Forget -Hall Council Meetings. They are
every Thursday at 7pm in the
Glass Lounge
-The Kitchen is not OPEN. You
can reserve the room and sign out
keys at the front desk.
March 2013
Wednesday Day the 20th was Ra appreciation day. Residents from across campus
gave thanks to their RAs for all the hard work and dedication their RAs put in over the semester.
RA Appreciation Day!
Towers East Times
Want to be an RA?
Interested in being an RA? Marshall University has started accepting applications
for the Resident Advisor position. If you are interested please stop by one or more
of our meet and greets on the following dated:
March 3rd @ 7:00pm in the First Year North Classroom
March 4th @ 9:00pm in the Ed Grose Room (Harless Dining Hall)
March 5th @ 1:00pm in the Twin Towers West Team Room
Job description and applications can be found at www.marshall.edu/housing
Residents of
the 8th Floor
TOWERS WEST TIMES Issue March 2013
The TTW Kitchen
is now open!
The Kitchen, located behind
the elevators, has a brand
new refrigerator/freezer,
stove, oven, and working
sink. Residents must
provide their own
cookware. Come cook up
something good today!
Save the Date!
March 2 @ 6:30 PM Huntington’s Kitchen w/Jenna March 6 @ 8:00 PM Music Recording... See Dylan March 13 @ 9:00 PM Healthy Eating after Working Out… See Brent or Michael March 13 St. Patty’s Day Festival … See Jonah & Nick March 14 @ 7:07 PM Kitchen Tour… See Kayla or James March 14 @ 8:45PM Game Night w/ Megan March 26 @ 7:00PM Headbands for Hope… See Jozy or Lauren TBA Body Peace Scavenger Hunt… See Libby Movie Night… See Alex
Towers West Times
March
2013
NEW TWIN TOWERS WEST KITCHEN
Spring Break! Please remember the following:
1. Stop by the front desk to inform hall staff you are leaving for break.
2. Empty all trash.
3. Unplug all electrical objects except for refrigerators.
4. Remove all perishables from refrigerators.
5. Lock all windows and pull the blinds down.
6. Take home all valuables.
7. Move all items away from heaters for necessary service.
8. Turn off heat /AC units.
9. Turn off all lights and lock your door.
Residence Halls: Close 3/16/12 @ 12:00 PM Re-open 3/24/12 @ 9:00 AM
TOWERS WEST TIMES | Issue MARCH 2013 2
Johan Moore has been the RA on the 9th floor since the beginning of last semester. He is a junior this year and is a Pre-Pharmacy major. Jonah is from the Beckley, WV area. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He was very involved with the soccer team and served as a captain. Johan chose to become an RA because he likes helping others.
RA SPOTLIGHT
Jonah Moore
Quick No-Bake Graham Cracker Sandwich Cookies
For this recipe, you will need:
•1/2 cup butter, softened
•4 cups powdered sugar
•3-4 Tbsp. light cream
•1 tsp. vanilla
•pinch of salt
•1/2 cup peanut butter
•graham crackers
TTW Hall Council
Events
March 14, 2013
Movie Night
8:30 PM
Towers TV Lounge
T-shirt Orders
3/10/13 -3/16/13
For more info email:
Taj Robinson at
Filling for Quick No-Bake Graham Cracker Sandwich Cookies
Place the butter and about 1 cup of
the powdered sugar in a mixing
bowl, and beat with an electric
mixer until light and fluffy. Add the
cream and remaining powdered
sugar alternately in batches,
beating well after each addition,
until the frosting is smooth and
creamy. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
Now add the peanut butter, and
beat until fluffy.
Fill the Quick No-Bake Graham Cracker Sandwich Cookies
Spread a generous amount of the
peanut butter frosting on one
graham cracker. Top with another,
and squeeze gently to make a
sandwich. Continue making
sandwiches. Eat the graham
cracker sandwich cookies right
away or let them stand for a few
hours. They'll become nice and soft
as they absorb the moisture from
the frosting.