tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4967139587924926092024-03-05T16:12:33.270-05:00United Student Government at Buffalo StateThe 36th Legislature is working hard to ensure that the students are getting the best representation at SUNY Buffalo State . This is a blog that will convey personal and passionate weekly excerpts about different United Student Government positions to create a unique real time relationship with the BSC Community. Scroll down to the link Contact to view official webpage.USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-23518524589864801412013-05-02T15:06:00.002-04:002013-05-02T15:06:40.286-04:00Has the authenticity and truth been taken out of media ? <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After watching and reading the news reports about the Boston Marathon tragedy, I became frustrated with the media once again. In similar fashion as previous incidents, the same information was repeated me for hours. </span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Analysts" gave their opinions on what they thought happened, and news reporters beat me over the head with obvious information. As a former communications major I learned that the media was supposed to be non-bias, and that they were supposed to bring nothing but the truth to the consumer.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Signed, <br />Senator McLamore </span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-60090908331952219132013-05-02T15:01:00.000-04:002013-05-02T15:01:03.115-04:00Wale, Kirko Bangz, and White Panda to preform at Buffalo State SpringFest <span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With the semester coming to an end, anticipation for end of the year festivities is beginning to grow. A major topic of discussion amongst Buffalo State College students, other college students from various schools in the area, and the Buffalo community is the Buffalo States Springfest on May 11th; featuring rappers Wale and Kirko Bangz, and DJ White Panda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In reference to choosing an artist for Springfest, we can only imagine how difficult it is to attempt to please the masses. Buffalo State College is a very diverse campus, (and in saying that, diversity would expectantly affect the preferences of those who attend) Wale, in my opinion is an excellent choice to be this year’s headliner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-39247429467612967342013-05-02T14:50:00.002-04:002013-05-02T14:50:47.435-04:00April Autism Awareness Month<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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<em>Senator Daniels</em> USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-50847611771030404812013-04-18T15:25:00.001-04:002013-05-02T14:42:56.230-04:00Be Yourself<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After being at a conference this
weekend, I simply wanted to share one thing that stood out to me at a workshop,
which is to be yourself ! As students there is so much pressure to fit in, but
its so much more appealing to just be yourself despite what anyone else
believes. In being yourself you will achieve much more, and break boundaries
you didn’t even know were possible! With that being said I wanted to share a
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a young man growing up in the lower eastside of
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">finished completing high school and couldn’t wait to be in
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">brought maturity, new horizons and most importantly, freedom.
As the school year drew to an end,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the acceptance letters became to pour in, each starting with
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">was so excited that all his hard work and dedication to his
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">activities had finally paid off. With so many options to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">decisions to make, would he choose a social campus or a
campus focused more on academics?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He chose Buffalo State , a well rounded campus that
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">their on campus organizations. The campus from day one
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">summer. The chefs prepared an international dish for lunch,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for a positive change and lead the change for equality among
the nation. In addition, students<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">were able to volunteer their time to help out at varies
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For this young man, that was only the beginning; the laying
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">taking U.S Government his junior year in high school, the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">didn’t want to be left out.” However, with many more years
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">understands that the U.S Government is one of the essential
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">together; preventing international anarchy. With so much
going on at one time, the young man<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">figured the fast pace of the Capital building was just where
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">USG Senate was the perfect place to gain experience and
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">allocate similar interest with him. Watch out, I see this
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USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-61323854407719819982013-04-16T16:16:00.000-04:002013-04-16T16:16:48.522-04:00Azonto Music<a name='more'></a>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After
his visit to Ghana on March 5th 2013, American multi talented star<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">from
Nigeria and WizKid the up coming singer is the one who made it up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Azonto
Ghanaian ghetto slang for "ugly" or "bush". Along it’s
meaning<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">comes
with dance moves that have its origin. It is more of an expressive<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">style
of dancing whereby dancer expresses what he/she does or tries<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">to
communicate through the dance moves he/she makes. It has been<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">in
existence for a while in but was recently popularized by Ghanaian<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">musician
Gazmilla came out with his son Aboodatoa and rapper Sarkodie<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">in
his hit song "You go kill me".<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ghana
is the land of rhythm and music. In everything we do music is<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">involved.
Celebrations of birth or death we are singing and dancing the<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">music
is in us. Even in the market place sellers are singing "ice water ooo<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2cedis"
Ghanaians love music and dancing. It all started with ET Mensah<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">laying
his heart out in music. Highlife was introduced to the colonial whites<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">that
settled in Ghana and incorporated it to their nightclub music and<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">added
instruments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
drums, comes from the forest where the roots of music started with<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Osibisi
and CK Man. Today Ghana music has expanded from highlife to<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">hiplife,
which started with Reggie Rockstone who incorporated American<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">hip-hop
to highlife. With Azonto being, the new trend in the Ghanaian<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">music
system is making it way all over the world now. Everywhere you<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">go
you see people doing and singing Azonto and we all know once a<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ghanaian
music is playing we don't want to turn it off.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Signed, Senator Alimatu Asumah</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-2877220521260319402013-04-16T15:47:00.004-04:002013-04-16T15:47:53.614-04:00Post Elections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Elections are a very hectic week. All the candidates were anxious to find out who was going to win
the spot they have been running for. This year elections was a big deal because
it was a referendum year meaning students had the choice to vote on whether
they wanted the student activity fee to be mandatory or voluntarily. The
results were mandatory:883 and voluntarily:245. Therefore, the student activity
will remain mandatory. Eric S. won USG President and Christina G. won for Vice
President. In addition, the new E-Board consist of Justine B. for Treasurer,
Sean L. for Vice President Academic Affairs, Serenity S. for Vice President for
Campus Affairs, Fatoumatou B. for Vice President for Public Relations and
Alimatu A. for Vice President for Student Life. About 1500 students casted their vote in this year's elections.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> The reason so many students came out to vote was
because many senators and administrators of USG were nice to students and
persuaded them to vote. In addition, the candidates did a good job in promoting
themselves through posters,chalking and speeches. In the end not everyone was
able to be a winner, but encouraged student sto vote.Congratulations to all the winners. You all have ran a
good race!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Signed,Senator Tahnee White<o:p></o:p></span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-36905275963500668542013-04-09T17:00:00.000-04:002013-04-09T17:00:17.318-04:00Start your career after College!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><div style="font-family: ".Helvetica NeueUI"; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When going to college the is main goal is to get a education and start a career. Students want to do something that interest them or be financially comfortable after college. But a lot of students are under the impression that the dream job is just going to be handed to them after college. Just because we have a degree does not make it easier to get a job. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have to position our self to get our dream job and the way to do this is take full advantage of our schooling and resources on campus. We can start by taking advantage of the United student Government at Buffalo State College organization and the other student organization. This is a great way to network with students who have positioned themselves for success. Involved students can possibly give guidance and help you others join organizations. You may find something that interests you and can help you with a career opportunity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another way to put yourself in the right direction is utilizing career development center such as the Career Development Center in Cleveland hall located on Buffalo State Campus.They help you with your resume,cover letter, and choosing a career direction.They also have various workshops and job fairs for students. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So to avoid career problems after graduation and avoid fear of graduation, make good use out of your campus resources and activities. This will benefit you in the future and make you that much closer to your dream job.</span></div>
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Was there ever a time something weird happened to your body and
you didn't know what it was or what caused it? Of course there was! Today I
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. Sleep Paralysis<br />
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One of the most identified phenomenon of the human bodies is sleep paralysis.
Sleep paralysis is the phenomena in which the body is in a paralyzed state
while the conscious mind is awake. One would try to move to get up out of their
beds, but the body would not be able to move. This occurrence is also associated
with paranormal accounts such as an old hag sitting on the person's chest
making it harder for the person to move and breathe. What is actually happening
is that a hormone produced by the body during sleep which causes a mechanism in
the body called muscular atonia. This suppresses the muscles in the body except
for the diaphragm and the eye muscles. Sometimes the body becomes alert while
this mechanism is happening. This is what we call sleep paralysis. If this
should ever happen to you, do not worry because it only lasts for a few
moments. This phenomenon happens so often that it is said that everyone would
experience sleep paralysis at least once in their lifetime.<br />
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2. Floaters<br />
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Have you ever had blue or white spot float into your
vision and you didn't know what it was. These are called floaters. Floaters
occur when pieces of the eyes gel-like vitreous break loose into the inner
portion of the eye.<br />
If this becomes frequent, you may need to seek medical attention because this
could be a sign of retinal tear or detachment. Otherwise, these floaters are
considered normal or even a sign of eye development.<br />
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3. Hypnic Jerk<br />
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Have there ever been a time when you were just falling asleep and you dreamt
you were falling and you woke up in a sudden jolt? This phenomenon is also very
common and is quite normal. It is called the hypnagogic myoclonic twitch or the
hypnic jerk. As you fall asleep, your muscle starts to relax and as your body
does this, your brain misinterprets this as the body "falling". The
brain then sends signals down to the body to jerk the body upright. Studies are
still being conducted as to why this happens.<br />
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Everyone has had strange things that happen to their bodies and wonder why it
happens. If you any other strange things that happens, feel free to comment on
this entry!</span></div>
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Signed, Senator Crystal Goodwin</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-35801969272234593052013-04-09T15:44:00.001-04:002013-04-09T15:44:44.517-04:00Freshman 15<a name='more'></a>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As a freshman you continually hear everyone talking about
the “freshman fifteen”. What really is this “freshman fifteen”?Does every
freshman get it? The freshman fifteen is considered to be a weight gain of
fifteen pounds that students pack on during their freshman year of college.
Studies show that students on average gain 3 to 10 pounds during their first
two years of college. This weight gain usually occurs during the first semester
of freshman year. Being that you are away from home and not eating homemade
meals. This is the main reason people tend to gain weight. Since everyone
heard warnings about the "freshman 15”, is there any way to avoid it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Homemade
meals are healthier, because they are usually made from scratch. Being that
these meals are made from scratch they do not consist of high amounts of
preservatives. When you replace a homemade meal with a three minute meal there
is where the problem arises. Let’s face it, foods such as mac and cheese, Ramen
noddle soups, and frozen foods do not only taste good but they are also easy to
make and usually inexpensive. This is a primary reason in which college
students eat these foods often. In fact college is very expensive, so this is a
way to save money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Have you ever stepped back and asked yourself what are these
foods made up of? Any edible product is supposed to have a nutrition facts
table placed on it, by law. During an interview with a former freshman at
Buffalo State College, Jessica Sanchez, she stated that “I don’t even know what
sodium means.” For dinner Jessica enjoyed one of “students favorite” Ramen
noddle soups. Many students, such like Jessica, do not even know how to read
these nutritional facts charts and do not even bother reading them most of the time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If we wants to know how much
calories, sugar, and sodium content we are indulging, we should learn how to read
the outside package of the very foods we eat. Let’s say you decided to eat the chicken flavor
soup, when you read the nutrition facts it states that it contains 770 mg of sodium. Once you read that the product has such a
high amount of sodium this should make you contemplate if you should be consuming this
product. When you read the serving size of the soup and it states that the
listed information is only for“1/2 block” meaning now you have to double every
number you see. Your seven hundred 700 mg of sodium now transforms
into 1400 mg of salt in just one meal.
Once Jessica learned more about the nutrition facts she in took for dinner she
stated “That’s outrage!” Let’s face it, us as college students need to
enlighten ourselves more about nutrition and healthy life choices. </span></div>
Signed, Senator <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jennifer Rodriguez <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Nationalism
is a feeling that is carried much throughout U.S. history. Our rights as<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">individuals
and as one nation are very important and inspirational. Not only do we inspire
the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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generations, but other nations around the world. Because a nation is politically
ruled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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another, should their religious, and cultural rights be taken away? Should they
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Dalai Lama’s absence leaves Tibetans in Tibet in grief. After fifty years, his
people<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have faith in him. While the Chinese government is claining that Tibetans no
longer have belief<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">in
the Dalai Lama. They are taking away Tibet’s cultural rights by banding their
national anthem,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">publicizing
their flag; pictures of the Dalai Lama (their spiritual leader) and public
practice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">of
their religion, Buddhism. The Dalai Lama and Tibetans found ways to expose
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of China’s imperial invasion. The conflict is not just their domain for
autonomy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">under
China but for a free Tibet. However, progress does not solely depend on
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as Chinese cooperation. The same thing that happened to the Native Americans is
currently<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to Tibet. The number of Chinese moving into Tibet is increasing, making
Tibetans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">minorities.
If China continues to ignore the middle way method, then the goal of
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">We
do not have individual nations to be against each other as enemies but to share
and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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common beliefs and ideas within one nation. Not many people are aware of the
conflict<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">between
China and Tibet or even heard of the Tibet. It is not the U.S. job to solve
every nation’s<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">problem,
but this fifty year problem in Tibet must be exposed to the world and be
solved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Relating
to Gandhi’s philosophy, “Become the change you want to see in the world”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Signed, Senator <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Vanessa Williams<o:p></o:p></span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-23078145781534597162013-04-02T15:14:00.001-04:002013-04-02T15:14:07.362-04:00STRESS MANAGEMENT<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
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It’s like that overbearing neighbor who constantly drops by randomly, any time
of the day, just to say “hi” throughout the week. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yes, stress can overwhelm
and walk all over us, unless we take action. Fortunately, there are many simple
ways we can reduce and cope with stress. The first major step is to focus in
and identify what’s actually stressing us out. It’s good to pinpoint your stressors
which help in organizing your priorities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A<span style="color: black;">llow some free time to exercise, relax, and do what makes
you feel good. </span>With a great sense of humor and a lighthearted attitude,
stressful situations and events can go from being annoying to being amusing. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What I‘ve learned, is
that you need to embrace <strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">mistakes and don’t</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">drown in perfectionism. Never feel like you are</span>
</strong><span>alone with your problems. Chances are that
other people feel the same way too. Practicing moderation and <strong>creating balance in your life will give you an overall
wellness.</strong></span><span style="color: black;"> Remember, the goal is to reduce
stress not eliminate it. A little bit of stress and tension can be beneficial
and often compels us to be productive and successful in life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-36113523543709221402013-04-02T15:07:00.001-04:002013-04-02T15:07:41.687-04:00VOTE Mandatory for the Student Activity fee<a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">If you were to stop a student right now and ask them do they know what's the referendum on Buffalo State campus?... its a slim chance they would even know what that even means. I believe if your attending a school you should know the important things going on because one student's vote or voice can change the direction of everything and what resources we as the student body have on campus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Something as important as the referendum should be embed inside all students who are involved in USG funded organizations and students who take advantage of the free activities on campus that are funded by the MANDATORY student Activity Fee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I'll start now by informing the students through this blog post and tell them to vote mandatory for the student activity fee because if it not mandatory you can say bye to theUSG funded organizations and USG as a whole. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The referendum vote gives the undergraduate student body the opportunity to vote and keep USG around. A Mandatory vote shows that students are satisfied with USG’s services, programs, and student Representation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Be sure to vote and let your voice be heard. Polls are open in the Lower lobby n the Campbell student union from Monday-Wednesday from 9am-7pm and on Thursday from 9am-3:30pm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Signed, Senator Keziah Green<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span>On Wednesday March 6<sup>th</sup>
New York Public Interest Research Group(NYPIRG) at Buffalo State hosted an
informational event based on the New York State Dream Act. The Dream Act is a
legislative proposal that extends TAP to undocumented students. D.R.E.A.M.
stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. The event
kicked off with a short documentary made by Ashleigh-Ann Sutherland and a few
of her friends just discussing how we felt about the Dream Act. </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After the showing of the video, we began to discuss the Act among ourselves
and how we feel about the Dream Act. At the end of the event each individual
put their hand in a batch of paint and placed their hand onto a banner that
read“Buffalo State Supports the Dream Act:" to show their support of the
act. A few students and myself will walk with the banner during Higher-Education Lobby Day in Albany. Look out for NYPIRG’s next
event! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For more information about NYPIRG and how you can become an intern, visit their office in Room 419 located on the flourth floor in the Campbel Student Union.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Signed, Senator Ashleigh-Ann Sutherland</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-5485402305571487232013-03-19T16:09:00.001-04:002013-03-19T16:09:22.839-04:00A Student Complaint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When
we look at a student, what is it that we infer? What are our thoughts that
conjure forth<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">a
set of tinted shades? The following is an excerpt from an interview conducted
by myself<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">on
Feburary 7, 2013. The subject is a “continuing student”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Their
experience, thus far, consists of a clear separation between the academic<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and
administration sectors of BSC; the academic sector fosters a friendly, engaging<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">environment.
However, the administration support, e.g., student affairs, health service,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">is
“hostile.” Such hostilities experienced by the individual include comments made
from<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">administrative
staff as, “Drop out of school”, due to financial reasons, for older students<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">tend
to have more deductions, and financial assets. The student notes that financial
aid<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">is
structured to deal with the “traditional student” needs, and not for
“continuing students.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Student
affairs, such as health insurance--more particularly the health insurance fee
at<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">BSC--do
not accord with the Obamacare initiative. The fee is $2000 and, as the student<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">notes,
“is age-specific.” Furthermore, the student notes that, “The College needs to
start<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">addressing
the health fee policy so to accord with the Obamacare initiative. Also, the<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">student
went to the student affairs office to seek assistance in terms of his/her
financial<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">standing,
which they replied, “You should move to South Carolina to live with your
sister.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The
student feels that such a statement stems from a commitment by the said campus<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">entities
to be “selective”, only serving the need of the general traditional student
population.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This
also may suggest that the student should become someone else’s problem.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What
a calamity we live in and have to witness. Man striking down man for
superficial<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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No wonder there is so many tinted shades when the sky is light, and dark.</span></span></div>
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Signed, Adonis.T.W.Kernen</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-26611461595973491552013-03-19T15:47:00.003-04:002013-03-19T15:47:30.630-04:00Tips for Saving Money in College!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">College is expensive and prices of everything seem to always
be rising. Many college students face challenges when it comes to income. Students struggle to buy food, gas, clothing and other everyday essentials. Here are a
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Go to USG events (They are FREE!). Go to </span><a href="https://www.bengalconnect.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">https://www.bengalconnect.com/</span></a> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Signed, Senator Emily Leminger</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-55809877630868667062013-03-19T15:26:00.001-04:002013-03-19T15:26:12.968-04:00Animal testing aves lives<a name='more'></a>
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argue that the lives of animals is worthy of some respect.The value we
give on animals lives should not reflect as much as the value we give to human
life. Although animal lovers may present the fact that there are alternate
options other than animal testing it is inevitable to test animals, because
they may not have the exact same structure as humans, but are the
closest organisms to humans.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Noteworthy","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> If animal testing were to be eliminated things like
rashes, cardiac arrest, organ failure and even tumors would be unavoidable.
Guaranteeing the security of medications, drugs and other substances is
essential to being able to continue human existence without losing more lives than we do every
day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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many scientist from all over the world who work on animals, but choose to work
on certain animals not because they find a sense of pleasure or because they are
motivated by cruelty, but because of their desire to push the barriers of
medical research and develop cures, solutions and therapies for debilitating diseases
and illnesses. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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as the only alternative to animal testing is human testing, animal testing will
be necessary. It will be a necessity for the advancement and progress of
scientific research and human existence. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Signed, Senator Asiria Cornielle</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-68472049533459783872013-03-14T16:13:00.003-04:002013-03-14T16:13:29.749-04:00My Journey to Buffalo State<a name='more'></a>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">My
friends often don’t understand why I left New York City and moved to Buffalo, a
city where I had </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">never
been before. In their opinion, New York City could provide me more resources
such as friendships, family and other fun opportunities. The reason I left was
because I wanted to bring something new to my life, something that was unpredictable
and full of challenges.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">During
the time of living at New York City, I went to school in the day time and went
to work at night.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Sometimes,
I hung out with friends for fun. I definitely had a good life in New York City
because I </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">had
a respectful office job and I was able to live on my own. Everything was on the
right track, I could </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">predict
how my life looks like within ten years. However, I was bored.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">By
the time I was graduating, I realized this was the chance for me to get rid of
everything and have a </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">new
life. I was tired of the life I had and I wanted to challenge myself to start a
new one. I wanted to put </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">myself
into the situation where I lost all my support including friends, my job and
family. And I would try my best to survive on my own.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Therefore,
I immediately applied to colleges that were outside of New York City. The
process of </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">applying
was frustrating, but I did it. I got accept to 10 colleges which located in
various locations but I choose Buffalo State because it qualified all my
requirements. It was far from New York City, but had a good reputation and it
was affordable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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day I was on the bus to Buffalo, I felt so excited. I looked at the view of New
York City and t</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">old
myself “New York City is a beautiful city, but it’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>time for me to start my new journey.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Signed, Mika Zhuo</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-38275505789915642852013-03-14T15:57:00.002-04:002013-03-14T15:57:44.733-04:00Support our Buffalo State Athletics<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello my name is Gabriel Johnson and I am a USG Senator, and
a recently appointed member of the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Student Welfare Committee, and College Senate. I am a transfer
student from E.C.C. North Campus,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">where I was also involved in the Student Government as Vice
President. Since joining the U.S.G. at </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Buffalo State, I have made it a point to interact with the
students to make sure I represent their needs </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and that they know who I am as a source of information and a
connection to their Student Government.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of all the schools in the SUNY system, other than Buffalo
State, the lowest financial backing of an </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">institution to their Athletics Program is 30%. I was
extremely disappointed at the College Senate </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meeting on Friday, March 8 to learn that Buffalo State
Administration does not have a vested interest in </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its Athletics program. Each year students fees are increased
for the Athletics Dept. at Buffalo State, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">where as other colleges are at least partially support them
with vested financial support. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we were i</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">nformed at this senate meeting by administration they would
cut programs without an increase, and t</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hat our student athletes rank 4th in their division, and
deserve our support. I raised the question of, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“If you know the student athletes are doing so well, then
why for 10yrs have you been talking about</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">creating a line to fund them but haven’t, and looked to the
students to support the athletics? How do </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">you think the athletes would feel to know they’re the only
College in SUNY not backed by their School? </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think this is an important question to be raised, because
a school who recruits athletes should also </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">be backing them as well. This isn’t to say students
shouldn’t help to support their fellow classmates, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">as we do <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>go to the
games as well, but that the college should also have a vested interest in the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">athletics program as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is just the opinion of one
student representative, and the voice of the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">many students that I have reached out to for their opinion
regarding the subject. Feel free to comment </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and spread the word. The more students are aware of the
issues affecting them and their finances, the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">more of a voice the student government can be for the
students!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Signed, Senator Gabriel Johnson</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-1502662302425159482013-03-14T15:44:00.000-04:002013-03-14T15:44:13.816-04:00What has happened to Hip-Hop<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the 1970's
funky lyrics talking about problems in the African American community with a poetic feel illuminated on the streets of Bronx, NY. It was expression, in which people could use with the protection of freedom of speech to get a point across to their communities. 1980's hosted beat-boxing, break dancing, and disc jockeying with someone saying a verse over a beat. These Hip-Hop songs meant something more ethnically vital than anyone today could ever imagine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> The 90's embodied thuggish Hip-Hop that turned into the phrase "Gangster Rap". Their points were to announce and represent where they were from, what type of neighborhood they were raised in and how disrespect is not allow on "The Streets."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Today Hip-Hop is
not based on lyrics as the pioneers relied on, though there are still some<br />
around, but those who are still cultured in the art of rhyming do not get the same publicity a these other artists. Music is currently made by having a catchy hook and minimum lyrics that makes absolutely no sense. There are absolutely no messages being conveyed from the lot of them and love for the art has died out slowly. Now everyone could become a rapper with just a catchy tune and gold teeth shining everywhere. Hip-Hop has now transverse from a northern "projects atmosphere, to a southern country slang tune.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Signed, Senator Robert Womble</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-61878761826651612932013-03-06T21:18:00.001-05:002013-03-06T21:18:41.793-05:00What to Wear to land your Dream Job in the Fashion Industry.<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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approaches the preparation to land a great fashion internship is essential.
You’ve completed the hard part of writing an amazing resume, cover letter,
and emailing your potential employers. Now you are receiving feedback and interviews
dates are being schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deciding on what
to wear for a fashion internship interview is pretty exhausting. Unlike the
corporate world, which are your basic black, navy and gray suits, fashion
interviews are a bit more artistic in a sense of fashion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A dash of color as well as paying attention
to key trends is an important aspect on determining what to wear on a fashion
interview. You want to stand out and look well put together. Employers want to
see personality and style through what you wear. Being fashionable but
not too risky is vital, stay away from anything too short, too tight as well
as too glittery or too casual.</span></div>
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Signed, Tina Reyes, Senator</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-46097746589003633962013-03-05T17:16:00.000-05:002013-03-05T17:16:05.219-05:00Away or Stay? : My Experience of Going Away to College<a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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for home for schooling, I would say go away. This is an experience that I think everyone should
try even if it’s for a limited time. I was a transfer student and was so use to
being home that I went to school in Connecticut which is about an hour and a half away from home. I didn’t want to be home ,but I definitely didn’t want to be too far
away . When I was away I went home so often that my family and friends started
to make plans with me before I was back home. I didn’t like the fact that they
were so use to me, but I did like the convenience of being so close to home.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So when I applied and got accepted to SUNY College at Buffalo (Buffalo State) I was happy to
be in school, but didn’t enjoy the fact that it was 8 hours away from home. I scoped the
environment during orientation and thought "Is this school for me?" and " Can I do this ?" I’m
not use to change or being too far away from my family. It was a lot to get
use to .As time progressed I learned to be more independent and get use to my
new environment. I had to realize that at the end of the day I have to do
what’s right for me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Overall, I’m happy with the fact I went away. I encourage
everyone to try to branch into a new environment. I think this is the time to
actually get to know who you really are. Buffalo State is a school that tries to
make the environment comfortable and welcoming to each student. I’ve
adjusted to being away and enjoyed every bit of it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Signed,
</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shenette Richardson, Senator<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Every one of our greatest
national treasures, our liberty,<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>enterprise, vitality, wealth,
military power, global<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>authority, flow from a surprising
source: our ability to<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>give thanks.<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>-Tony Snow<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When we are angry, it is easy to
complain and project our aggressions<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and frustrations onto someone
else so that they may carry the burden<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">instead of us. We are quick to
judge, and even quicker to make a<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">great noise, sometimes without
stopping and appealing to the logic of<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">a situation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I ask of us all, where is that
same intensity when another human being<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">shows the most virtuous of
characteristics: kindness. Where is our call<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">to arms to show someone that
their actions or words of thoughtfulness<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and caring are truly appreciated?
When do we go out of our way to<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">show compassion and encouragement
to our fellow man and woman?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The reality that we live in is
that negativity and positivity must coexist,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">they are the catalysts for
change, but imagine this scenario if you will:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If we all committed one act of
appreciation every day for every act<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">of depreciation we carry out.
Accentuate the positive people and<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">experiences of our lives; make
the good with the bad.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Outstanding leaders go out of
their way to boost the<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>self-esteem of their personnel.
If people believe in<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>themselves, it's amazing what
they can accomplish.<o:p></o:p></em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>– Sam Walton</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Signed, Andrea Gustafson, Speaker Pro Tempore <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span>USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-6260574827880922692013-03-01T21:09:00.000-05:002013-03-01T21:09:01.582-05:00Fear of Graduation<h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Senior year of college and graduation on May 18<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup>
are quickly approaching, I have found myself as well as many of my fellow
graduating seniors having the “what’s next” conversation. Of course, graduation
is something that we all have, or are looking forward to since the beginning of
freshman year; and for many of us the years have seemed to have flown by. With
Graduation approaching, our time here at Buffalo State is coming to an end. It
is only natural that a certain amount of anxiety may arise in some of us and in
others a great amount of excitement, or even a little bit of both.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graduating from college is a great achievement,
however, the comfort of knowing that this is where you are day after day with the
same people you have been with, doing things that you enjoy like attending
various events on campus, as well as the obvious responsibilities of school
like tests and homework have given us a sense of security in our lives. The
realization that this is all coming to an end soon and that we will have to
take that leap out into the real world, which can be intimidating. Whether it
be that we are continuing our education, or going off to find a job, or maybe we
have no idea of what is next, the experiences of Undergrad will be behind us.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For others,
we may be counting down the days with intense anxiety for it all to be over
with. In some cases the next experiences in life after graduation may be more
exciting than the memories and thoughts of what will be left behind.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Nevertheless,
however we may be feeling, the inevitable will be here sooner than we know and
whether we have fear or excitement, the next step is out there waiting for us
to take it. The question of course “what’s next?” may have been answered, or
may still be lingering in the balance. Whatever, the circumstance, it will be
here before any of us know it; whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior,
or senior. So make each day count, and make memories here that you can carry
with you forever. </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Signed, Sherrell Pope, Senator</h2>
USG Buff Statehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618807979862104348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496713958792492609.post-51136582031543187642013-03-01T20:36:00.002-05:002013-03-01T20:36:40.989-05:00Tips on How to Impress a Hiring Manager with Your Cover Letter!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To snag a fantastic job, one has to have an awesome resume,
right? But with the economy now a day, you need to impress your future employer
at a first glance! How can you do that? With a Cover Letter! Here are a few
tips and tricks to make you stand out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Make sure to include ALL of your contact information!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Follow-up with your employer’s information, you look more
committed to the position, and it feels less like a generic letter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Use a salutation. (Dear Mr. /Mrs.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Adhere to specifics, and make it clear. This isn't the
time to beat around the bush, keep it short, sweet and to the point!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Thank your prospective employer and have a closing
statement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remember: A Cover Letter is often the first thing an
employer sees when looking for new hires. With these tips, you’re sure to
succeed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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