By Cainon Leeds
Editor-in-Chief
Finals week is upon us. The studying, the cramming, the all-nighters, in short, the stress is all back. It gives me nightmares just thinking about it sometimes. In the midst of finals, it is often good to look back over the semester and think about the things that helped and the things that hindered success. We succumb to distractions of all kinds and refuse help when we need it most.
I would like to remind all students that the Academic Achievement Center, Writing Center and library are great resources of knowledge and tutors, instructors and librarians are always willing to help. For exam time schedules, students should feel free to check page 2 of this issue.
And while I believe finals and good grades are important, I would also like to reach out to the overachievers on campus. I’ve been called an overachiever on more than one occasion and I can relate to stressing out over the smallest details. Why else do you think I chose to apply for the editorship of the Banner? What some students need during the long studying hours is a pat on the back, a nice conversation or just a little break from all the essays and formulas.
Maybe someone needs a study buddy, maybe someone needs an early Christmas gift. Whatever the issue, I would like for students to know that they don’t have to go it alone. I would encourage all students to let a friend, or family member, or maybe a little-known acquaintance know to do their best on finals, but that finals will not get the best of them.
Also, DMACC’s new Honors program has also successfully made it through its first semester with more than 40 Honors students enrolled. Two DMACC Boone students, Lynette Taylor and Mia Pierson, will be the very first from the program to graduate with Honors. Congratulations to Lynette, Mia and all of the other students who will be graduating from DMACC and moving on to new opportunities at the end of the semester.
In addition, this issue is the last issue of the Banner for the fall 2012 semester. For any students interested in joining the Banner News staff next semester, sign up for Newspaper Production (JOU 125) with Julie Roosa from 11:15 to 12:10 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, get approved for work study for the Banner or come in and work as a freelance writer, photographer, cartoonist, web designer or help layout the paper. Any assistance would be appreciated.
This will be the end of my first semester as Editor-in-Chief of the Banner News. It’s been a rough semester. We’ve had our ups and down, but mostly downs. Without the constant support of those who pitched in here and there, I would have been lost. I would also like to thank Julie Roosa, the Banner’s advisor, for instructing me in the ways of journalism, regardless of my failures and putting up with my leadership style. I will be back as Editor-in-Chief in the spring as well. Thank you for allowing me the chance to serve as your student newspaper editor and get to know the student body better.
Enjoy winter break, everybody.
Editor-in-Chief
Finals week is upon us. The studying, the cramming, the all-nighters, in short, the stress is all back. It gives me nightmares just thinking about it sometimes. In the midst of finals, it is often good to look back over the semester and think about the things that helped and the things that hindered success. We succumb to distractions of all kinds and refuse help when we need it most.
I would like to remind all students that the Academic Achievement Center, Writing Center and library are great resources of knowledge and tutors, instructors and librarians are always willing to help. For exam time schedules, students should feel free to check page 2 of this issue.
And while I believe finals and good grades are important, I would also like to reach out to the overachievers on campus. I’ve been called an overachiever on more than one occasion and I can relate to stressing out over the smallest details. Why else do you think I chose to apply for the editorship of the Banner? What some students need during the long studying hours is a pat on the back, a nice conversation or just a little break from all the essays and formulas.
Maybe someone needs a study buddy, maybe someone needs an early Christmas gift. Whatever the issue, I would like for students to know that they don’t have to go it alone. I would encourage all students to let a friend, or family member, or maybe a little-known acquaintance know to do their best on finals, but that finals will not get the best of them.
Also, DMACC’s new Honors program has also successfully made it through its first semester with more than 40 Honors students enrolled. Two DMACC Boone students, Lynette Taylor and Mia Pierson, will be the very first from the program to graduate with Honors. Congratulations to Lynette, Mia and all of the other students who will be graduating from DMACC and moving on to new opportunities at the end of the semester.
In addition, this issue is the last issue of the Banner for the fall 2012 semester. For any students interested in joining the Banner News staff next semester, sign up for Newspaper Production (JOU 125) with Julie Roosa from 11:15 to 12:10 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, get approved for work study for the Banner or come in and work as a freelance writer, photographer, cartoonist, web designer or help layout the paper. Any assistance would be appreciated.
This will be the end of my first semester as Editor-in-Chief of the Banner News. It’s been a rough semester. We’ve had our ups and down, but mostly downs. Without the constant support of those who pitched in here and there, I would have been lost. I would also like to thank Julie Roosa, the Banner’s advisor, for instructing me in the ways of journalism, regardless of my failures and putting up with my leadership style. I will be back as Editor-in-Chief in the spring as well. Thank you for allowing me the chance to serve as your student newspaper editor and get to know the student body better.
Enjoy winter break, everybody.