Friday, December 4, 2009

A Holiday Treat

So first off to all my wonderful and avid readers, I think Hunter the Hillcat is pretty cool. I think it works really good and fits regionally. I think that Hero the Hillcat would have been a really cool name. There is a lot of cool things you could do with that name. Here is a for instance, if we are playing a basketball game and we are down a little, we could play that song, (I can't remember the name) but it goes like "I need a hero," that would be badace. But I think the name is a good one. My vote went to HERO.
So next is my very interesting and serious debate.
The holiday's are coming up and I know just like me that we will all be partying and maybe sipping a glass of wine or lets just say "Having a good time" if you do that and are legal of age requirements, that is perfectly fine. I will be doing this myself. It will be a really nice treat to sit back, be done with school, eat, drink, and be merry. I know we will all have a wonderful holiday and those gorsh dangit finals will be over, HELLS TO THE YES. But here is my advice and it is really serious. Please don't go and get drunk and feel like you are free to drive home. It is very dangerous and not a smart decision. Even if you think that you can get away with it. Because you do not want to deal with the DUI consequences and you really don't want to hurt or kill anybody or yourself. Please this is a very important issue that I feel is underrated. Because I know of many of my friends who have gotten drunk and drive and had really bad situations happen to them. Manslaughter, DUI, or killing themselves in a bad car accident. This is not good, if you are not picking up on my seriousness. Please call anybody to come pick you up. If you know me, I will come get you or find someone sober to come pick you up.
So lets say if we do have a good time and treat ourselves this holiday, go ahead but please don't drive under the influence. I can not deal with losing anymore of my friends or student peers, I love you all.

P.S. My band even has a hardcore song about the defense of Drunk Drivers and how we are not for it. If you are interesting in hearing this song. Its called Accident On I-44 and you can listen at www.myspace.com/aviynmetal. I wrote the lyrics to this song. Thank you.

I hope you all are finishing up with finals and looking ready for the HOLIDAYS, we have a whole month to party.
You stay classy, Rogers State.
Rob

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Getting Busy and Teacher Trickery

So the time is starting to approach us. And all hell is going to break lose. We are approaching the time when boys become men, and girls become women. It will not be easy and any of you quitters that are ready for a rapid and eager retreat, well you might as well just start running now. I don't want to see any crying or moping. I only want to see sweat and perseverance, this is the time they call on us to succeed. The deadlines are being set and the time is now upon us. WE ARE THE HILLCATS. Man I should be in Independence Day: The Sequel. haha, great speech. Okay to clarify just what this crazy and ridiculous rant is about, I am talking about the end of another wonderful fall semester. I am sure you all are starting to feel a little pressure and are even starting to stress. We all have many tests, research papers, and other homework assignments that are being placed upon our backs because not just one teacher, but all teachers want to give us a lot to do. Lets just take my end of the semester for example. I have two final projects to do for my Art classes, I have a 10 page paper for Art History, a research paper of at least 6 pages for Humanities and a Museum trip, and college algebra tests. All this with regular class and tests requirements. I could easily use my free time to hang out and relax but I find it might be useful for my academic progress to get that early start. My advice to you all is if you have papers due, start researching using the wonderful sources at the Stratton Taylor Library and the many student links that we can use with the online library references. I think if we use our free time early and don't let those dang teachers get us bogged down late, then we will succeed. Lets just say we are 2nd and 45 yards to go for a first down, do we run it and play conservative or do we attack to try for a first down. I say we attack. Lets show these teachers that there assignments are like dog food to a bunch of ravenous alley dogs, chomp. So don't wait until the last minute to research and with the Thanksgiving break coming, use the time to get ahead of the plan.

STUDENT RESOURCE LINKS

1. www.rsu.edu
2. www.rsu.edu/st-library/index.asp
3. www.rsu.edu/student-affairs/computer-labs.asp
4. www.rsu.edu/funstuff/index.asp

So we have 1 (our website) 2 (Straton Taylor Library Online) 3 (computer lab schedules) and 4 (Fun Study Break) These are all resources with the information we provide on the web. Also, if you are looking for a good break in between homework assignments, check out my youtube video called "sink it and drink it" and then maybe watch "the top ten soccer goals in the MLS 2009"

P.S. When researching don't plagiarize because those tricky teaches know, and don't use wikipedia because that information is not guaranteed correct.

Stay Classy Rogers State
Rob Paine

Thursday, October 1, 2009

OH YAH - Just as You Expected

So this is the second time I am attempting this post, ugh, because it deleted the other one right when I was done. Anyways, so I have two things I wish to say to all my beautiful readers. FIRST.
As being a person who rules at two things, clumsiness and procrastination I encounter many problems with my homework. Recently, I have decided to procrastinate my COLLEGE ALGEBRA, as an art major can I just say one thing, I hate math, I will never use synthetic devision ever again. Sorry for you math majors, I tip my cowboy hat to you and your strong wills. Back to story now. So PROCRASTINATION is a major and sever virus that effects all of us very studious students. We all wish for a free day to hang with the boys or play kissey-face with the girl-date, even if we know good and well that the homework will not complete itself. That would be awesome if it did, or we could teach our pets to accomplish this task, well TOO BAD. Since I can not take ballet (BTW I would look hot in a tutu) I have to fix my procrastination problem. I think that Procrastination is a pure evil disease that was summoned from hell to ruin our lives, but I guess I can take responsibility. Since Mid-terms and Mid-term projects (For you Art Students) are on their way, lets try this. Stay ahead of the game, and get an early jump start. If we study more, we are more likely to actually pass that test. Look MOM I got an A+++. Or if we start our art projects sooner, we are able to put a pure expressionistic representation of ourselves in the work, and truly achieve a sense of self-motivating accomplishment (Man, that sounded smart). So keep ahead of your work, or your grounded for life.
NEXT - I have dealt with a deal of depression in my life. I am not ashamed to admit or share my experiences with anyone. I think that the things that don't kill you, only maker you stronger. We must experience that bad, before we get to the good, because we learn from our mistakes, this is what growing up is all about. If you need any help with dealing with a traumatic time in your life or a bad situation that just doesn't seem to get better, Rogers is providing a great opportunity for free services, with great advisors like my Psych teach.....KEVIN WOLLER, he could cheer up a constipated troll who just lost his wallet at a Good Charlotte concert. The workshop on the 8th is a great way to help or ask questions about the unknown in your life. I will be there hanging out, I hope to see you cats there.
This is Rob Paine signing off, You Stay Classy Rogers State.

And if you are interested in the workshop coming up here are some details:

Depression Screening Day
WhenThu, October 8, 10am – 2pm
WhereCentennial Center, Conf. Room A (map)
DescriptionIf you’ve been feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed, come take an anonymous mental health self-assessment. -Free stress ball and chocolate fountain to all participants! -Special appearance by the RSU Hillcat -All participants will have a chance to win a $25 bookstore gift certificate -Sponsored by RSU Counseling Services and Psi Chi

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Check "The Email"

So here it is kids. Lets all gather around for story time. This is a story about one senior and his RSU student email. One day about 5 years ago, when I was just a wee freshman. I was enjoying the college life, with no care to pay attention to my email account. I never thought it was that important. Well...... tssk tssk tssk. I finally got into my student email account the other day for the first time in like 4 or 5 years. I looked to my inbox and BLAM!!!! I had 1765 emails over the years. Some of them were unimportant from JCPenny's sales to Facebook notifications, but as I keep checking them, I realized how much use I could have gotten out of this account. I was receiving all the important information. There was school closings, when the weather was bad, posted in there. There was important interviews and job openings on campus, which is really a nice way to go because they work around your busy school schedule. There was even emergency contacts and updates. I had been really missing out on a lot of useful information. This is a very valuable resource to someone who really wants to get involved with student life at Rogers State University. I wish I would have used it more. So my advice is use your students resources, especially your student email. Its easy and reliable. But if you are having problems with your student email, like logging in or email malfunctions then call this very helpful and nice contact number (918) 343-7538 or email helpdesk@rsu.edu. Well here is some advice that might make things go a little easier.

"You Stay Classy Rogers State"
Peace - Rob

P.S. It takes a really really long time to delete 16 hundred emails when you can only do it 50 at a time. Just a little reminder there haha.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Hey RSU,
I have heard there is a small bug going around the campus. Its not like a ladybug, or a grasshopper, but a 24 hour type flu. I hope that you all will wash your hands a lot, and try to not share germs with anyone, like drink there coca-cola, because that is so darn good. I have a terrible coca-cola addiction. But regardless remember to stay home if you aren't feeling well, but here's some things I would do if you feel like you are to sick to go to class. I visit a chiropractor a lot when I am sick, because he can help. A few cracks in the back, a few in the neck, and that headache is gone, and your already one step closer. Now, don't forget to e-mail your professors for the work that you will miss, if you miss class. It's always good to stay ahead of the game, less stressful. And lastly, if you feel you need attention of a real doctor. We have a free doctor for RSU students in the Student Health Center. Look it up on the RSU map, and go see him. It's free and then you will be back to playing ultimate frisbee or touch football in no time.

As Always, You stay classy Rogers State.
Signing Off - Rob Paine