*Resident Appreciation Week | 2010-2011 Returning Residents |
2010-2011 Resident Life Staff |*
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Tip of the Week: Study Tips For The Final Exam
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Time management. Plan, plan, plan. Before finals begin, get out your calendar and schedule as much of your finals week as possible. Then stick with the schedule.
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Schedule in study breaks. Don't plan to study non-stop for the next five days. You'll go insane, and you'll be too fried to do well on the exams. When you write your schedule, include short study breaks to help you recharge. You'll feel so much better and will be able to concentrate so much more. Here's some suggestions for great study breaks.
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Schedule in sleep. Some people can function well on three hours of sleep a night. Most cannot. You'll do much better during exams if your mental state is good, and sleep is essential for this.
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Exercise. There's no better source for stress relief. Just don't overdo it to the point that you're procrastinating heavily. Go for short, stress-relieving activities, like racquetball or a treadmill run. And don't underestimate the value of a brisk walk.
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Prioritize. You have limited time to study and will have to choose what to spend the most time with. You could spend hours and hours on that math exam because if you do really well, you might be able to pull of a C. Or you can spend hours and hours on a history exam because if you do well, you've got a good shot at an A. It's up to you.
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Form effective study groups. Just don't waste your time with lousy ones. Here are some tips for effective study groups.
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Free your schedule. As much as possible, eliminate other responsibilities. Work fewer hours. Put off social events. Definitely put off shopping.
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Ask your professor for help. If you're confused about your notes or the readings, go to the resident expert. This works much better if you don't put off studying until the last minute. It's a good idea to read through all of your notes before you start to study, so that you can inquire early about things that confuse you.
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Keep things in perspective. What's the worst thing that can happen if you don't do well on this test? Excessive stress will make you crazy and hurt your performance on tests, so as much as you can, relax. And if you're having serious problems with anxiety during final exams, seek help at your school's counseling center. This is a common problem that schools are well equipped to help you with.
(These tips came from: http://collegeuniversity.suite101.com/article.cfm/study_tips_for_final_exams )
University Courtyard
Resident Appreciation Week - November 16 - 19!
2010-2011 Returning Residents
Applications Now Available!
Staying Safe
Safety is a top priority at University Courtyard. Attend the Campus Safety Presentation at your mandatory hall wing meeting to learn about what you can do to protect yourself and how to utilize safety features available on campus. Keep yourself and our campus safe by following these simple steps.
× Don’t let strangers into your hall. Each resident received a key at check-in that can open the exterior door and their own room door.
× Report any suspicious activities or emergencies to University Police from a call box by dialing 8-8400 or 911.
× Take advantage of escort services by calling 559-278-8400.
× Never walk alone at night and always stay in well lit areas.
Committee Announcements
- RHA
× Meetings every Thursday night at 6:30pm in the Atrium Conference Room.
- BACCHUS
- UC BEST
- Wellness Committee
- Diversity Committee
× If you are interested in learning about new cultures and wanting to grow and experience things outside of your normal everyday life, come to the Diversity Committee meeting. Any questions or concerns email Devin Puente Committee Chair: insanerunner@csufresno.edu
- Academic Success
*If you want to get involved talk to your RA for more information.
Residence Shout Out
*If you want to send a shout-out, drop me a note in Housing Happenings box at the Atrium Front Desk or e-mail me at happeningeditor@hotmail.com
VINTAGE DAYS is Fresno State's largest annual event, full of food, concerts, fun and games for everyone. The festival is planned and coordinated by students like yourself who are on the Vintage Days team. If you would like to get INVOLVED, please call 278-2741 or stop by USU 306 to get a sub-committee application. See you in April!
“Ryan, makes good choices!!”
Love, Brooke and Cody
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Atrium Front Desk
• Last day to submit petition to cancel housing if leaving at end of Fall semester on November 2, 2009 by 5pm.
Accounting
• Next payment due on November 5th
• Rent and Meal payments are due the 5th of each month for residents who have chosen the following payment plans:
× Monthly Payment Plan
× Monthly Financial Aid with automatic deduction
× Monthly Financial Aid without automatic deduction
• A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all past due accounts if payment is not received by the 10th of each month.
• November 2009 Timeline:
× Nov 5 – Payment Due
× Nov 11 – $25 Late Fee Assessed
× Nov 16 – Eviction Notices
× Nov 24 – Eviction
• Loan:
× If you plan on accepting a loan after August 10, 2009 for the Fall 2009 semester and would like University Courtyard to automatically pull those funds and apply them to your housing expenses, you must notify University Courtyard Accounting within 5 days of accepting the loan. This also applies to residents who have chosen the Financial Aid with Automatic Deduction Payment Plan.
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Don't Talk About It Be About It
2010-2011 Resident Life Staff
Want to be a part of the 2010 – 2011 Residence Life Staff?
For more details, attend any one of these informational meetings:
Wednesday, November 18th at 8:30pm in Graves Lobby
Tuesday, December 1st at 5:30pm in Atrium Conference Room
Wednesday, January 20th at 6:30pm in Baker Lobby
*Also, see our Job Opportunities page.
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On-Campus Activities:
× The Bookworm Book Club
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm in the USU 310
Book of the month is - A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Echart Tolle
Sponsored by USU Productions and The Women's Resource Center
For More Information call 278-4435
× Theatre Plays:
http://www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts/performances/current_season.shtml
USU Productions Up Coming Events:
× Thank Goodness for Laughter Amateur Comedy Night
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 7 pm
Location: The Bucket
Watch Fresno State Students show off their comedy skills
$3 Fresno State Students with Valid Id
$5 General Public
*$1 off per each piece of clothing donated. Clothing will be sent to the Philippines for victims of the typhoons
*If you are a Fresno State Student that wants to perform at amateur comedy night please sign up at the Student Involvement Center in USU 306.
*$100 will be given to the winner
For more information call 278-2741
× Annual San Francisco Shopping Bus Trip
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Leave the North Gym at 8 am
Will be dropped off at Union Square
Purchase tickets at the USU Information Center
$20 Fresno State Students with Valid Id
*Tickets on sale to students starting on Tuesday, November 3, 2009
$30 General Public
*Tickets on sale to the public starting on Monday, November 16, 2009
For more information call 278-2078
About Fresno:
× The Wedding Singer: The Musical on Nov. 17th @ 7:30pm at the William Saroyan Theatre.
× The Wedding Singer: The Musical on Nov. 18th @ 7:30pm at the William Saroyan Theatre.
× The Nutcracker on Nov. 28th @ 1:00pm at the Selland Arena- Fresno Convention Center.
× The Nutcracker on Nov. 28th @ 7:00pm at the Selland Arena- Fresno Convention Center.
× The Nutcracker on Nov. 29th @ 1:00pm at the Selland Arena- Fresno Convention Center.
× The Nutcracker on Dec. 19th @ 2:00pm at the Selland Arena- Fresno Convention Center.
× The Nutcracker on Dec. 20th @ 2:00pm at the Selland Arena- Fresno Convention Center.
Save Mart Center: Concerts
× So You Think You Can Dance on Nov. 17th @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× KISS on Nov. 21st @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× Kelly Clarkson on Dec. 1st @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× 34th Annual World Championship Motorcycle Ice Racing on Dec. 5th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Andrea Bocelli on Dec. 10th @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Harlem Globetrotters on Jan. 10th (2010) @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× PBR (Professional Bull Rider) on Mar. 19th (2010) @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× PBR (Professional Bull Rider) on Mar. 20th (2010) @ 6:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Brad Paisley on Feb. 18th (2010) @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Taylor Swift on Apr. 10th (2010) @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
Check online for more ticket information visit there website at http://www.savemartcenter.com/
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FSU Sports: Fall Edition
Football:
× Fresno State vs. Louisiana State on Nov. 21st @ 7:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
Men's Tennis:
× Check Back With Us During FSU Sports Spring Edition
Women's Tennis:
× Check Back With Us During FSU Sports Spring Edition
Women's Volleyball:
× Fresno State vs. Nevada on Nov. 9th @ 6:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on Nov. 11th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Nov. 14th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
Women’s Equestrian:
× Check Back With Us During FSU Sports Spring Edition
Women’s Soccer:
× Check Back With Us During FSU Sports Fall Edition 2010 & will keep you posted on the WAC
Men’s Basketball:
× Fresno State vs. San Diego State on Nov. 23rd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Dec. 1st @ 7:00pm in Selland Arena.
× Fresno State vs. San Diego on Dec. 6th @ 4:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Dec. 17th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. North Dakota State on Dec. 19th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Colorado State on Dec. 28th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Boise State on Jan. 2nd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Hawai’i on Jan. 9th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. San Jose State on Jan. 11th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Utah State on Jan. 21st @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Nevada on Jan. 23rd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
Women’s Basketball:
× Fresno State vs. Idaho on Nov. 22nd @ 2:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on Dec. 8th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. UNLV on Dec. 12th @ 2:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Dec. 22nd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Stanford on Dec. 30th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Cal State Bakersfield on Jan. 2nd @ 5:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Hawai’i on Jan. 6th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Utah State on Jan. 16th @ 5:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on Jan. 23rd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
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CD November 17, 2009:
× Noah Jones- The Fall
× Kris Allen-Kris Allen
× Justin Bieber-My World
× Casting Crowns-Until the Whole World Sings
× Leona Lewis-Echo
× Robbie Williams-Reality Killed the Video Star
× Rush-Working Men
× One Republic-Waking Up
× Paul McCartney-Good Evening New York City
× John Mayer-Battle Studies
× Morrissey-Swords [Special Edition]
× The Doors-Live in New York [Box Set]
× Them Crooked Vultures-Them Crooked Vultures
× Fall Out Boys- Believers Never Die: Greatest Hits
× Phil Wickham- Heaven & Earth
DVD November 17, 2009:
× DVD Gift set: Gone with the Wind
× Abigail Breslin in My Sister's Keeper
× Emma Roberts in Wild Child
× Robert Pattinson in How To Be
× Sasha Baron Cohen in Bruno
× Jim Jarmusch's The Limits of Control
× Park Chan-wook's Thirst
× Season 3: Nash Bridges; The Untouchables (Vol. 2)
× Dane Cook: ISolated INcident
× Farscape - The Complete Series
× Michael Caine in Is Anybody There?
× It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas
× Blu-ray: Kevin Smith Box Set
× Rome: the Complete Series
× 7th Heaven - Season 9
× Criterion Collection - Downhill Racer
× Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake in The Open Road
Movies November 20:
× The Twilight Saga: New Moon
× The Blind Side
× Planet 51
× Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (Limited)
× Broken Embraces (Limited)
× Mammoth (Limited)
× The Missing Person (Limited)
× Red Cliff (Limited)
TV November 16 to November 22: (Bold: Premiere, Finale and/or Other)
Monday
× Chef Academy Season Premiere @ 11:00pm on Bravo.
× Monday Night Football @ 5:30 on ESPN
× A Dennis the Menace Christmas @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
× House @ 8:00pm on FOX
× Heroes @ 8:00pm on NBC
× Trauma @ 9:00pm on NBC
× Dancing With the Stars @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× One Tree Hill @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Two and a Half Men @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Big Bang Theory @ 9:30 pm on CBS
× Gossip Girl @ 9:00pm on The CW
× CSI: Miami @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× How I Met Your Mother @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Castle @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× Accidentally on Purpose @ 8:30pm on CBS.
Tuesday
× 90210 @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× So You Think You Can Dance @ 8:00pm on FOX
× Dancing with the Stars @ 9:00 pm on ABC.
× Merry Madagascar @ 8:00pm on NBC
× The Biggest Loser @ 8:30pm on NBC.
× Melrose Place @ 9:00pm on The CW.
× The Forgotten @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× NCIS @ 8:00pm on CBS
× NCIS: Los Angeles @ 9:00pm on CBS
× Nova @ 8:00 pm on KVPTX
× The Good Wife @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× V @ 8:00pm on ABC
Wednesday
× America’s Next Top Model Season 13 Finale @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× South Park Season 13 Finale @ 10:00pm on Comedy.
× Law & Order: SVU @ 9:00pm on NBC.
× CSI: New York @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Criminal Minds @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Eastwick @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× Gary Unmarried @ 8:30 pm on CBS
× Hank @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Middle @ 8:30 pm on ABC
× Modern Family @ 9:00 pm on ABC
× Cougar Town @ 9:30 pm on ABC
× Mercy @ 8:00pm on NBC
Thursday
× Project Runway Season 6 Finale @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
× The Vampire Diaries @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Supernatural @ 9:00pm on The CW
× Community @ 8:00 pm on NBC
× Parks and Recreation @ 8:30 pm on NBC
× The Office @ 9:00pm on NBC
× 30 Rock @ 9:30 on NBC
× CSI: Crime Scene @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Grey Anatomy @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× FlashForward @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Mentatlist @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Survivor: Samoa @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Private Practice @ 10:00pm on ABC.
Friday
× Law and Order @ 9:00pm on NBC.
× House @ 8:00pm on FOX
× ‘Til Death @ 8:30pm on FOX.
× Bones @ 9:00pm on FOX
× Ghost Whisperer @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Smallville @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Numb3rs @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Supernanny @ 8:00pm on NBC
× Ugly Betty at 9:00pm on NBC.
× Medium @ 9:00pm on CBS.
Saturday
× College Football @ 5:00 on ABC
× Movie @ 8:00 pm on CW
Sunday
× NFL Football @ 5:15 pm on NBC
× 60 Minutes @ 7:00 pm on CBS
× Three Rivers @ 9:00 pm on CBS
× America’s Funniest Home Videos @ 7:30 pm on ABC
× Extreme Makeover: Home Edition @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Amazing Race @ 8:00 pm on CBS.
× Brothers @ 7:00 pm on FOX
× American Dad @ 7:30 pm on FOX
× Family Guy @ 8:00pm, 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm on FOX.
× Desperate Housewives @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× Brothers & Sisters @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× Cold Case @ 10:00pm on CBS.
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Ryan Bordenave (Public Safety Assistant)
Housing Happenings: What’s your favorite T.V show this semester?
Ryan Bordenave: “The Office” because I like the humor and the way Jim treats Dwight.
H.H.: How does it feel being a PSA this year?
R.B.: I love the night hours and the possibility of action in every building contestant.
H.H.: What’s your hardest class you’re taking this semester and why?
R.B.: California History because it’s a night class and it has lots of reading. Boo reading…
H.H.: Who is your favorite Detective and why?
R.B.: Sherlock Holmes. Always gets the bad guy and saves the day.
H.H.: What is one random thing that has personally happened to you since your freshman year?
R.B.: Getting the RA job in Homan last year. It was a spontaneous event that turned out to be great experience.
H.H.: Myspace or Facebook and why?
R.B.: Facebook. Only on Facebook can you change the language to pirate talk. And cause I don’t have a Myspace, so Facebook wins by default.
H.H.: Since you won free Casa Corona for a year through Red Zone, how many Burritos have you ate?
R.B.: Only like five. I don’t eat it to much…Gotta maintain my figure… Hahaha!
H.H.: What is the craziest thing that has happened to you this semester?
R.B.: I out a trashcan fire by Homan with a fire extinguisher and saw the fire truck.
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Man Drives Million-Dollar Bugatti into Salt Water Marsh Because of Pelican
- See Video Here.
An unidentified man has ruined his $1.25 million dollar Bugatti Veyron by driving it into a salt water Marsh in Galveston, Texas. A low-flying pelican was allegedly to blame for the incident, according to the driver.
A cell phone was also to blame, as the driver dropped and was bending to pick it up when he veered off the road and into the marsh. The car was half-submerged in the marsh and police do not know if the luxury car was salvageable.
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Woman Who Mistook Police Officer for Waitress Arrested for DUI
A woman from Elizabethton, Tennessee, has been arrested on suspicion of DUI after she thought the police officer who was investigating her behaviour was a car hop -- or waitress -- at a Sonic drive-in.
The woman was slumped over the steering wheel and another person had called 911 after seeing her nearly strike several other cars on the way to the drive in. She tried to pay the police officer US$20 even after identification had been established.
Drug paraphernalia such as a syringe and spoon as well as white powdery traces were found in the car along with several bottles of medicine.
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Turn a Weapon in and Face Prison
Ex-soldier Paul Clarke, 27, was found guilty by a jury after 20 minutes of deliberation on charges that he possessed a firearm. Mr Clarke was quoted as saying, "I didn't think for one moment I would be arrested."
Mr Clarke saw a black bin liner from the balcony of his home. He took it inside and found a sawed-off shotgun with two rounds of ammo. Not knowing what to do with the stuff he took it to the local police station after calling the superintendent.
Mr Clarke was immediately arrested and locked in a cell. He awaits sentencing on December the 11th. His judge at Guildford Crown Court said, "The intention of anybody possessing a firearm is irrelevant."
(New stories came from here)
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Italian Breakfast Skewers
Ingredients:
× 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
× 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
× 1 red pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch squares
× 1/4 pound pancetta, cubed
× 1/2 cup pineapple cubes, fresh or canned
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Thread the skewers starting with the sausage, then the red pepper, then the pancetta, then the pineapple. Each skewer should have 2 of these sets. Continue with the rest of the skewers.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown on the edges and the pancetta is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.
(This recipe came from here)
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