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Miscellaneous photos for the week of November 29th, 2011. Want to read the related stories? Check them out here: Social Work Students Light up Lives this Holiday Staff Member of the Month: Kristen Robberts Women’s basketball wins at Thanksgiving Classic
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This week we interviewed students who studied abroad. Want to know more? Click here to read all about it!
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This week we wrote about SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise)’s Boots and Sandals charity event. Read more about it here!
Photos from the Harry Potter Premiere at the Varsity Theatre! Click the photos for higher quality (and be sure to visit our Flickr Photostream!).
Canyon's Varsity Theater Premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
WT Student, dressed as Harry Potter, next to the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows poster.
WT Students beside the Deathly Hallows poster at the Varsity Theater.
WT Students pose outside the Varsity Theater in costume for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
WT Students dress up as Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood outside Canyon's Varsity Theater for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Premiere.
After two years and a half since its start in WTAMU, Nationally Competitive Scholarships is preparing students in the application process for the second time since its establishment.
The NCS was funded by government and private agencies. It is opened for students nationwide, which makes it a highly competitive and distinguished program.
“NCS is a scholarship opened to students in the U.S in different universities and colleges.” Elly Mons, adviser for the National Competitive Program, said.
In WT, students receive help through all the application process.
“I work with them through the entire program.” Mons said. “I give them feedback of essays, resources, keep them track of deadlines.”
Going through the NCS application process is time consuming and requires hard work. Stephen Rothermel, senior music composition and theory major, said that the even though the process is time consuming it is a valuable experience.
“The application is time consuming yes, but really the entire process is something that always has to be in the back of your mind. It’s a forbearing life-goal,” Rothermel said.
For Mons, going through all the application process does not only give students the opportunity to get scholarships it is also a learning experience for them. “It is not just about the money and prestige,” Mons said. “It’s the process, the work. Students mature through the process.”
Students are encouraged to start the process early, as a freshman if possible.
“It will not only help in planning, but thoughts will spontaneously arrive that motivate and inspire you,” Rothermel said. “It’s important you give your thoughts that time to grow.”
Although every U.S citizen and resident can apply for these scholarships, a good candidate needs to have a good GPA, be involved and participate in additional activities.
“A good candidate has a good academic GPA, also leaders, participate in campus organizations, extracurricular activities, athletes,” Mons said. There are also other skills needed in order to successful in this process. Rothermel believes communication is fundamental.
“I think that communication is vital, and if you don’t have those skills: join student organizations!” Rothermel said. “The most tangible benefit, if you really work and care, you get out of service organizations, fraternities, or whatever else is workable communication skills.”
Students are encouraged to visit the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships at the Classroom Center, Room 115 B to get more information or call at (806) 651-2587.
Fair on the Square is an annual Homecoming Week activity. Several vendors fill up Canyon’s square with their booths on Saturday morning. There are informational booths, marketing booths, raffles, along with many booths selling all kinds of merchandise. There are other events, such as the Lion’s Club pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and the Homecoming Parade that starts at 11 a.m. Fair on the Square begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.
We here at The Prairie would like to give our take on what’s hot and what’s not. If you find yourself in the Hooves Down category…you might want to reconsider your choices.
Marcus Briscoe
Staff writer
I went to Colorado Springs, this past weekend with my girlfriend and her parents to see Dave Ramsey.
Yes, that Dave Ramsey, who is a bestselling author and host of national radio and television show on finances.
It was a planned trip. I knew what I was getting myself into.
However, I did not know I would actually enjoy Dave Ramsey’s words of wisdom on a topic that has more relevance than ever before: money.
More than 7,000 people filled the World Arena for the “ My Total Money Makeover” event.
There were more than 200 people selling Dave’s books and merchandise.
Behind the platform, there were three projector screens that would make most rock stars jealous. In front of the arena there was an 18-wheeled truck with Dave Ramsey’s face plastered on each side of the truck.
By the time Ramsey began the five hour-long speaking engagement, I was over it and ready to leave. All the hoopla surrounding it was too much for me. Then to top it off, the first words that comes out of Ramsey’s mouth: “What I teach is common sense. A system our grandparents used. That’s what I teach.”
That’s not exactly what I was hoping to hear from this financial guru. Common sense?
But I started to get interested when Ramsey said something I have always believed, but never put into as clear thought.
“Money will make you more of what you are. So if you are a jerk and get rich quick, you will become more of a jerk. If you are a giving person and get rich quick, you will become a philanthropist.”
During the five-hour event, Ramsey made a lot of sense, and was entertaining doing it. No matter who you are or how old you are.
Me being in the position I am, almost out of college, I got kind of excited about my future if I followed just some of his advice.
Ramsey’s biggest point he makes is never getting in debt. He gives you advice on how to get out of debt, but also advises people to never get into debt.
He believes we should be living within our means.
When we want something, we save up the money for it and pay cash. Kind of like our great grandparents did.
My favorite part was close to the end when he spoke about his faith in Jesus.
Sincerely believing that our own faith will help us get through any money problems that come arise.
I think investing in Dave Ramsey’s materials and living by his advice will benefit everyone, especially those of us about to start our careers.
We need to be in control of where our money is going, and keep in check that we do not have to live up our neighbor’s standards.
So, for those of you thinking about spending more on that credit card or getting that new car that is out of you price range, think about what Dave Ramsey’s says about living within your means for the betterment of your future.
“Live like no one else, so one day you can live like no one else.”