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Jefferson Community College Student Newspaper \Shooting for the Future\ Volume 32, Issue 1 Feb 12, 1996 Message To New Students by Jessica Sassard North Country Women's Conference by Jessica Dilley College life can be very different from what new students were previously accustomed to in high school. For those of you arriving straight from high school or returning from years of absence, there are many different, yet exciting, challenges to be faced. This is especially true for those of you returning as non-traditional stu- dents. The standard advice for all new students is usually something like \If you don't show up, you can't pass,\ therefore attendance should be your top priority. But, just showing up isn't enough if you don't pay attention, also! You also need to bring proper mate- rials, listen carefully, take notes, and review those notes on a regu- lar basis. This does not mean waiting until the night before an exam to \cram\! LasUy, we all need to ORGANIZE! If you can't find it, you can't study it! If, after all of these techniques have been applied to your daily study routines, you are still having problems, there is help. Find out when your professor's office hours are and make an appoint- ment to discuss your areas of difficulty. You probably are not alone; why not form a study group with some of your fellow classmates? In addition, the Scanlon Learning Skills Center offers tutors for many of the courses on campus. This is an already pre-paid op- portunity, and it is available to all registered students. If the stresses encountered from classes and studying start to overwhelm you, the Counseling Center on the ground floor of In- structional Resources Building offers assistance and understand- ing. The counselors there really know what you're going through, and they also know how to listen and help. They are there to dis- cuss and help with school, personal, or family problems, and they don't charge. Remember, with any new situation there must be a time of adjustment. Stress and confusion are common emotions during this time, and, believe it or not, they usually pass. These services were created to help make the transition to the situation, and to deal with the problems that might arise. They are there to be uti- lized by you, and you are encouraged to do so. College is a new experience, it requires a lit He time to make the adjustments and to learn to enjoy yourself, to become involved on campus, and to make new friends. Not only is this an educational experience, but it is also an important seedbed for many wonderful memories! Whats Inside? Letter to the Editor, Frothy Editorials, Movie Review, Sports, & for the First time ever The Cannon Contest. On Saturday, March 9th, the 4th Annual North Country Women's Conference will be held here on the campus in the commons. There are many events and lectures planned for this day. There will be a continental breakfast upon arrival at 9:00 AM and at 9:30 AM, the Keynote speaker, Sandra Butler Whyte, will present her lecture \Wild Women Don't Get The Blues.\ Sandra Butler Whyte is the Vice President for External Affairs at the Washington Center in Washington D.C. . The Washington Center is a non-profit, educational organization that is geared to- ward the enhancement of students in all aspects of life. There will also be three sessions dealing with specific issues in the workplace, at home, and within our own selves. The first session deals with issues in the workplace. Possible topics include \elegant ethical choices, human resources and the glass ceiling, and returing to the workplace.\ The second session hits home, literally. Topics are geared to- ward life at home and will possibly include \caring for elderly family members, developing extended family and support networks, Generativity- being productive in the golden years, and respect in relationships.\ Focusing on ourselves will be the emphasis of the last and final session entitled \Within Yourself.\ Possible topics and discussion may include \leadership skills for women, self-image and self-es- teem, and lifelong skills and using your talents.\ Everyone is welcome to participate. Although this is a women's conference, men are equally welcome and encouraged to partici- pate. The cost of the conference is $15 per student and $25 for others. Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, speaker, and choice of three different educational programs. Registration forms can be obtained through Rebecca Small Kellogg in the Student Activities office located off the student lounge. The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 1, 1996. <f K START a REVOLUTION. Make WAVES Join &tje Cannon Meetings Monday at 12:20 in room 6-100 r\ J