By Mikea James
Contributing Writer
Issue Date: 4/3/07 Section:Graduation Sring 07
An alternative to the job market for some students is graduate school.The decision to attend graduate school is one that can benefit the future of a student's career. Some students are aware of the benefits but are simply not clear on what they want to do, said Karen West, vice provost for graduate programs."A student must first determine their goal, and determine how graduate school can help them achieve that goal," West said.One common reason that students attend graduate school is for professional advancement in the work place. It equips individuals with skills that produce a competitive edge in the job arena, said some academic advisers. Graduate school is also an essential source that enhances one's earning potential. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a master's degree can increase an individual's lifetime income by $400,000. Though graduate school is a vital resource to many students who attend, some are there for the wrong reasons, said Don Mynatt, graduate teacher's assistant at The University of Memphis. He said students use graduate school to create a detour that bypasses the workplace in order to escape responsibility and the payment of student loans.The cost of graduate school exceeds that of undergraduate programs. The current cost of tuition at The University of Memphis is $3,189 for a full load of nine hours. The cost of tuition for undergrad is $2,270 for a full load of 12 hours.This year, The University of Memphis will celebrate Graduate Education Week April 2-6 to honor the achievements of graduate students. This will be the first year for the event in the state of Tennessee."I advise students to do a lot of research on the school of their choice, and make sure that it meets their expectations," said Jan Brownlee, coordinator of graduate systems at The University of Memphis. According to figures from the Office of Institutional Research, The University of Memphis had 78.4 percent of its graduate students to obtain a degree in 2005. The U of M offers 60 graduate degree programs that have proven to be beneficial to some graduate students like Mynatt."The skills that I obtained in undergrad are really put to the test in grad school, which gives me critical thinking skills that are important in the work force," Mynatt said.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Thursday, March 1, 2007
USDA posters raise eyebrows
By: Nevin Batiwalla
Issue date: 2/28/07 Section:News
U of M assistant professor Terra Smith always washes her hands for the recommended 20 seconds - well almost always."I count out loud," Smith said. "I tell my student all the time 'if you only quickly wash your hands you are eating your own bacteria.'"To promote a health awareness campaign, the health sciences professor tried to put up food safety initiative posters on campus aimed at reaching the at-risk audience of college students. However, the posters, which are made by the United States Department of Agriculture, caught the attention of University administration.Edwina Washington, assistant vice president of business services, denied Smith's request to put up the posters. Smith said Washington did not give her a clear reason why, only that she found the posters objectionable.The three posters, which use cartoons to discuss hand washing, food storage and food cooking, tell the story of Dick and Jane. Jane practices healthy habits, while Dick does not, and as a result, he gets sick and turns green. "Don't be a Dick," is at the bottom of each poster.As a food professional, Smith said the posters do what they are supposed to do."It might be surprising but in a reasonable way," Smith said. "It makes you take note. We need people to take note."What Smith said she finds unacceptable are the unhealthy habits she witnesses on a daily basis. One unpleasant incident she recalled involved someone changing a diaper and then making a salad.The posters in question are part of a $5,000 grant from the State University of Rutgers awarded to Smith to set up a food safety initiative.Although Smith said she doesn't find the posters offensive or objectionable, if it was up to her she said she would let students have a voice."Students should make the final decision," Smith said.Erin Hill, senior photography major, said the posters are geared to grab people's attention."It stands out, so more people will read it," Hill said. "I do not see anything wrong with it."Hill said The University shouldn't prohibit the posters from being put up on campus."It's college, if it was an elementary school - maybe," Hill said.The U of M policy on literature distribution by non-student organizations offers many reasons to prohibit written materials. The policy states that no obscene literature or material shall be distributed on any property owned or used by The University. The Daily Helmsman tried to contact Washington, but she denied a request to be interviewed. "She doesn't respond to questions," her assistant Julia Watkins said.With or without posters, Smith said she would continue her food safety campaign. She offered a few tips to students to ensure they wash their hands thoroughly."Say your ABC's, or sing happy birthday twice," Smith said.
Issue date: 2/28/07 Section:News
U of M assistant professor Terra Smith always washes her hands for the recommended 20 seconds - well almost always."I count out loud," Smith said. "I tell my student all the time 'if you only quickly wash your hands you are eating your own bacteria.'"To promote a health awareness campaign, the health sciences professor tried to put up food safety initiative posters on campus aimed at reaching the at-risk audience of college students. However, the posters, which are made by the United States Department of Agriculture, caught the attention of University administration.Edwina Washington, assistant vice president of business services, denied Smith's request to put up the posters. Smith said Washington did not give her a clear reason why, only that she found the posters objectionable.The three posters, which use cartoons to discuss hand washing, food storage and food cooking, tell the story of Dick and Jane. Jane practices healthy habits, while Dick does not, and as a result, he gets sick and turns green. "Don't be a Dick," is at the bottom of each poster.As a food professional, Smith said the posters do what they are supposed to do."It might be surprising but in a reasonable way," Smith said. "It makes you take note. We need people to take note."What Smith said she finds unacceptable are the unhealthy habits she witnesses on a daily basis. One unpleasant incident she recalled involved someone changing a diaper and then making a salad.The posters in question are part of a $5,000 grant from the State University of Rutgers awarded to Smith to set up a food safety initiative.Although Smith said she doesn't find the posters offensive or objectionable, if it was up to her she said she would let students have a voice."Students should make the final decision," Smith said.Erin Hill, senior photography major, said the posters are geared to grab people's attention."It stands out, so more people will read it," Hill said. "I do not see anything wrong with it."Hill said The University shouldn't prohibit the posters from being put up on campus."It's college, if it was an elementary school - maybe," Hill said.The U of M policy on literature distribution by non-student organizations offers many reasons to prohibit written materials. The policy states that no obscene literature or material shall be distributed on any property owned or used by The University. The Daily Helmsman tried to contact Washington, but she denied a request to be interviewed. "She doesn't respond to questions," her assistant Julia Watkins said.With or without posters, Smith said she would continue her food safety campaign. She offered a few tips to students to ensure they wash their hands thoroughly."Say your ABC's, or sing happy birthday twice," Smith said.
Monday, February 19, 2007
English Assignment
Britney Spears shaves her head
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Feb 17, 2007 07:41 PM Reuters
WASHINGTON – Pop star Britney Spears got ready for the weekend by shearing all her hair off and dropping by a Los Angeles tattoo parlor, where she quickly drew a crowd.
The Friday evening visit to the "Body and Soul" tattoo shop in the Sherman Oaks district of Los Angeles came on the same day People magazine and other entertainment media reported that Spears, 25, had recently entered a rehabilitation center in Antigua and checked out a day later.
Spears representatives could not be reached for comment on the rehabilitation reports, but the Access Hollywood entertainment news outlet cited a representative denying them and saying she was not in rehab.
Los Angeles television station KABC showed video of Spears entering the parlor with a small tattoo visible on the back of her neck and her head completely bare. People magazine carried a picture of her shearing her locks herself, with an electric clipper at a hair salon.
Tattoo artist Max Gott told the station Spears got a "dainty" new tattoo. "She got some cute little lips on her wrist – red lips, a little pink," he said.
Outside, police controlled a large crowd of onlookers and cleared the way for her to leave.
Spears reached pop stardom with hits such as "Oops!... I Did it Again," and developed a reputation for a reckless spontaneity, including her two-day marriage to a childhood friend.
A mother of two young sons, Spears has acknowledged her image had taken a beating in recent months. She has become a regular fixture on the circuit of big-city U.S. nightclubs since her split in November from husband and former backup dancer Kevin Federline.
Spears was repeatedly photographed in December climbing out of automobiles without wearing underpants while in the company of celebrity Paris Hilton.
Spears and Hilton recently made the cover of Newsweek magazine with a story headlined "The Girls Gone Wild Effect" and a poll of readers who said celebrities like them were having too much influence on young girls.
In January, Spears posted a message on her Web site acknowledging the negative publicity while writing, "I look forward to coming back this year bigger and better than ever and to reaching out to my fans on a more personal level."
Her Web site, www.britneyspears.com, was down Friday, apparently being revamped.
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Feb 17, 2007 07:41 PM Reuters
WASHINGTON – Pop star Britney Spears got ready for the weekend by shearing all her hair off and dropping by a Los Angeles tattoo parlor, where she quickly drew a crowd.
The Friday evening visit to the "Body and Soul" tattoo shop in the Sherman Oaks district of Los Angeles came on the same day People magazine and other entertainment media reported that Spears, 25, had recently entered a rehabilitation center in Antigua and checked out a day later.
Spears representatives could not be reached for comment on the rehabilitation reports, but the Access Hollywood entertainment news outlet cited a representative denying them and saying she was not in rehab.
Los Angeles television station KABC showed video of Spears entering the parlor with a small tattoo visible on the back of her neck and her head completely bare. People magazine carried a picture of her shearing her locks herself, with an electric clipper at a hair salon.
Tattoo artist Max Gott told the station Spears got a "dainty" new tattoo. "She got some cute little lips on her wrist – red lips, a little pink," he said.
Outside, police controlled a large crowd of onlookers and cleared the way for her to leave.
Spears reached pop stardom with hits such as "Oops!... I Did it Again," and developed a reputation for a reckless spontaneity, including her two-day marriage to a childhood friend.
A mother of two young sons, Spears has acknowledged her image had taken a beating in recent months. She has become a regular fixture on the circuit of big-city U.S. nightclubs since her split in November from husband and former backup dancer Kevin Federline.
Spears was repeatedly photographed in December climbing out of automobiles without wearing underpants while in the company of celebrity Paris Hilton.
Spears and Hilton recently made the cover of Newsweek magazine with a story headlined "The Girls Gone Wild Effect" and a poll of readers who said celebrities like them were having too much influence on young girls.
In January, Spears posted a message on her Web site acknowledging the negative publicity while writing, "I look forward to coming back this year bigger and better than ever and to reaching out to my fans on a more personal level."
Her Web site, www.britneyspears.com, was down Friday, apparently being revamped.
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