Daemen College : Student Life : Daemen Insight

April 30, 2012

Vol. 2, Issue 12

Budgeting for Life After College

Illustration by INSIGHT illustrator Lindsay Cannizzaro

Scared of the big "what-ifs" for your money troubles after graduation? Not sure how to plug up your spending leaks or how best to repay your loans? Missed the workshop that covered all this? No worries; INSIGHT reporter Emily Stoll got the highlights.

Felice Koenig's Abrasion, 2011, was recently acquired by the Burchfield-Penney Art Center -- a prestigious honor indeed!

Chaos in the Classroom

Things are rapidly changing for education majors. Amanda Dorsey reports on the issue.

5 or 1: Does it Really Matter?

Maybe you've had that one instructor you really didn't get along with. But have you ever wondered if those faculty evaluations are worth anything? Kristina Kohl investigates.

Readings at the RIC

With all the creativity here at Daemen, students need a chance to show off. Readings at the RIC, co-sponsored by the RIC and the Honors Program, provides that opportunity.

These are open readings at RIC's Third Floor "Pad" (the pillow corner) that take place three times per semester, typically on Wednesdays near the end of the month. All are welcome to come and listen, sharing their love of poetry with students from both Daemen and other universities. The readings also invite special guests, most recently Carole Southwood and Josh Smith.

Readings at the RIC are done for the semester, but make sure to keep an eye out for these dates in the fall.

Yolanda Morris: Mother, Coordinator, 'Superwoman'

She's one of the busiest people on campus and at the same time is raising her autistic twin sons. So who is Yolanda Morris? Bill Denz takes a closer look.

A Glimpse of Dr. Robert Morace

We students know Dr. Morace as a teacher and a source of information, but like everyone else, he has a life beyond that. Join Jared Benjamin to find out more.

Photographs, Presidents, and Parenting: A Focus on Cathaleen Curtiss

Cathaleen Curtiss is a single mother with a busy career. Find out more from Kristina Kohl.

Dr. Bruce Shields: 'In Love with What He Does'

When it comes to Special Education, Dr. Bruce Shields knows his stuff. What originally got him into this area? Join Melissa Lepore to find out.

Music: A Fulfilling Passion

Sarah Pascell has a deep love of music. She's met many musicians, attends concerts, and even has a tattoo of a song lyric. Join Natalie Banach to find out more.

Commuter Lounge

Commuters often feel they don't have anywhere to hang out on campus after tackling the challenge of finding parking. Sarah Luparello explores the possibility of a commuter lounge on campus.

Dr. Susan Krickovich: 'Students have Strong Passion for Education'

Dr. Krickovich is passionate about teaching. Find out more from Sarah Luparello.

Columns

Oh, Say Can You See? (Because I Can't)

The American Flag is M.I.A. from its post in Wick Dining Room. Where has it gone? INSIGHT reporter Emily Stoll tries to find out.

Hands On, Money Out

With how much students pay for tuition, the last thing we need is to be hit with a huge gas bill for our commutes to internships, practicum, service learning and other requirements. Melanie Schott gets the students' take on the issue.

Express Yourself?

You might love your piercings and tattoos, but how they translate to the working world could put you at a disadvantage. Maybe that depends on where you work, but should your self-expression be limited by the workplace? Natalie Banach explores the issue.

'Waiter Rant'

People don't often think about the complications they cause for their waiters. Find out what the most common ones are in Bill Denz's personal "Waiter Rant."

Plugged In, Tuned Out

We're surrounded by technology - smart phones, laptops, iPods, social media, and countless other forms. But do we spend too much time absorbed in all this? Melissa Lepore reports.

A Day in the Life: Daemen Students

All college students have some opinion of dorming as opposed to commuting, but what do Daemen students think? Join Jared Benjamin to find out.

Mary Jane

Smoking marijuana isn't legal - yet. Kristina Kohl explains why it should be.

Tip or Bust

Customers don't always realize how important a tip is to a waiter or waitress. Melanie Schott shares her knowledge as a waitress.

Abortion - a Long-standing Controversy

One of the most widely debated topics in politics nowadays, abortion is something on which almost everyone has some opinion. Sarah Luparello shares hers.

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Here's Your Chance to be a Published Photographer!

The INSIGHT could really use you – if you're into photography and simply aren't happy until you can unleash your picture-taking passion!

We're talking simple but effective digital photography. Because there's a ton of stories happening all the time on the Daemen campus that can best be told through pictures.

The ideal INSIGHT photographer will be someone whose schedule is fairly flexible – allowing him or her to be available at various times (mainly during the day, occasionally in the evening) to shoot everything from speeches to sports, aerobics to art exhibits.

If you're looking to get your photos published – with a credit line, of course – please contact editor Emily Stoll at emily.stoll@daemen.edu. Thanks!

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We Need Reporters, Photographers & More!

The INSIGHT still needs you!

Want to get your news or feature stories published? Your photographs? Maybe you're a humor or political cartoonist seeking a forum for your creative expressions? Or perhaps a columnist with opinions and observations yearning to see print? Even a business major looking for some ad coordinating and selling experience?

The INSIGHT is your answer! This is our call for reporters...photographers...cartoonists...idea people...student journalists of every description and distinction. And if you've got interesting story ideas, we're always on the prowl for those.

Please contact either the editor, Emily Stoll, at: emily.stoll@daemen.edu, or faculty mentor, Prof. Paul Chimera, at: pchimera@daemen.edu. Remember: working for your college newspaper looks priceless on a resume; plays well in job interviews -- and is good, clean fun to boot!