November 17, 2003 ISSUE 2

Spartanburg Technical College's Campus News and Entertainment

BY Melissa Mahaffey

Spartanburg is promoting itself as a college town, and withWofford, Converse, Spartanburg Technical, Spartanburg Method­ist, Sherman, and USCS all in the area, the name fits. The mayorof Spartanburg, as well as the presidents of each of the colleges, ismaking the dream of a college town possible. A kickoff eventsponsored by college town was College Fest 2003 at Barnet Parkon October 25,2003. The event was a huge success. Fun was hadby all. There was fun and food for all ages and types. Sponsors ofthis event included Papa John's, Zaxby's, Carolina Barbecue,B93.7, Dell Computer and Coca-Cola. Some door prizes at CollegeFest were hand-held computers from Dell, Carolina Panthers prizepackets, different restaurant gift certificates, CD's, and t-shirts. Allthe food and rides were free to all participants. Members of ourstudent council worked taking up tickets at the gate for an hour andthen headed in to enjoy the bands and food. Student Councilhopped on the spinning cyclone, ate pizza, cotton candy, and funnelcakes. We also had a chance to enjoy the music of Nickel andDime, Seven, and Dezeray's Hammer. Even Spartanburg Tech'sown Mr. McClain was there supporting the event and having agood time. All 6 colleges had administrative, faculty and studentrepresentation. Check out the www.collegetown.org web site formore upcoming events sponsored by Spartanburg-collegetown.

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Student Council. Yes, just likeany other college, Spartanburg Tech­nical College has one. Student Coun­cil plays an important role on thecampus. Council members serve asthe voice of the STC student bodyand are seen as leaders of the campus.Student Council plays a major role inplanning and conducting campus ac­tivities, such as Fall Fest. It also pro­vides the student seminar sessions. A

big role of student council IS tospread the word of campus events andlisten to the students' concerns (goodor bad). Also, Student Council workson committees to promote, organize,and handle student events. StudentCouncil members learn new skills

from workshops. The 2003-2004 Stu­dent Council has bright faces readyfor the new experience!

2003-2004 Members

Kerri Simmons-Advisor

Jennifer Crocker Elkins-President

Danielle Brackins-Vice President

Erin Walker-Secretary

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Upcoming Events

Library

Page 3Fall Fest: 2 Different

Perspectives

Page 4Dedication

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say about last month's question oncheating: "those students who cheatshould receive a zero," "] studyand work hard for my grades, so ]think that students who cheat

should be kicked out of school, weare in college now," "] feel thatstudents who cheat should be put infront a review committee. "

Clifton Reaves

Melissa Mahaffey

Carmelita Woods

Cindi Medley

JoAnnDunn

Eddie Wyatt

Scott Quinn

Pam Stepp

Loreena Miller

Edie Kirkland

Josh Huey

Nicole Woods

Meghan Malone

Adrian Trotter

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STC Library

THE TECH INFORMER

Come to the library! We have the information you need to complete your assignments.

Research assistance is provided in person, over the telephone, or by email.

Ask-A-LibrarianOnline Reference

Servicesaskali­

brarian@stcsc.edu

Ask US about e-boOks!

7:30 -9:00 pm

Friday 7:30 - 1:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00

Patricia Rodgers Hours:Public Services Librarian Monday - Thursday

rodgersp@stcsc.edu(864) 591-3760

Tracy J. Gaines LearningResource Center

864-591-3764

1-800-922-3679 x3764

Location:

Visit the Library's Homepage: http://library.stcsc.edu

November 10-21: Priority Registration Spring 2004 for returning students, prepay fees for spring 2004,spring textbooks available

November 18: Evening Student Appreciation Drop-In 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (East Building Cafeteria)

November 27-30: Library Closed

November 27: Thanksgiving Holidays (College Closed)

November 28: Thanksgiving Holidays (College Closed)

December 1: New Student Orientation 2:00 p.m. (LRC)

December 1: Priority Spring 2004 Registration for New Students 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

December 2: New Student Orientation 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (LRC)

December 2: Priority Spring 2004 Registration for New Students 2:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

December 8: Fall Classes End

December 9-12: Student Book Buyback

December 9: EXAMS

December 10: EXAMS

December 11: EXAMS

December 12: EXAMS

December 13: Library Closed

December 15: Open Registration 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

December 16: Open Registration 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

December 25: Christmas

January 1: New Year's Day

January 5: Financial Aid students may purchase textbooks

January 12: Spring Classes Begin

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f/All FEST:FROM 2 DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

Pictures taken

by Jan Kehm.

Left Dr. Terhuneat Fall Fest.

Above students

picking up infor­mation on schol­

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BY Erin Walker : : BY Allison JordanI II I

As everyone must know the reason you were out ': Fall Fest was a spectacular spectacle ofof school from the hours of 12:30 to 2:30, October 29th, : spooky spirits on Wednesday, October 29th, be-I

was for everyone to corne and join the celebration at the : side the Tracy Gaines Building. Many studentsFall Fest. It was held in the commons area near Tracey :decided to dress up for the Halloween costume I

Gaines building. There was a good out turn and some :contest and what a sight of boys and ghoulsIcreative costumes. B-BQ sandwiches, soda, cotton there was! Tigger the tiger was there and a fewcandy, and popcorn were some of the free items given witches, a gorilla, a hippie, Dracula and evenout at Fall Fest. Representatives from Converse College Tina Turner showed up! I asked a few studentsand Franklin University were there to give out informa- what they thought of Fall Fest this semester andtion on their colleges. The scholarship committee set up one replied, "Even though there aren't as manya table with information on corning up scholarships. students here as there was at the Welcome BackSome other tables at Fall Fest were Surgical Tech stu- Bash, it was just as fun because it was nicer out­dents' table where they sold candy bars, Culinary Arts side and the less the people means more foodtable where they sold cookies, and the IAAP had a game for all that did corne." Speaking of food, Fallwhere you could win a twenty-five dollar gift certificate Fest had delicious barbecue sandwiches andfor Wal-Mart if you could guess the right number of, drinks for everyone. There were games to playcandy com that was in a jar. Congratulations to Marcia: and music to listen to, and even though it took aSchenck who guessed the right number of candy corns: few minutes to get started, it looked as if every-Iin the jar. In addition, CCFC sponsored the pumpkin: lone had a great time. Fall Fest 2003 was a Fan-decorating table and Horticulture sponsored volleyball. : :tastic Festival of Fun!!Mu Alpha Theta had a balloon game for students to playand win prizes. Also, we had a Halloween costume con­test. We saw a witch, monkey, princess, Tigger, soldier,Spider Woman, and even Dr. Terhune wore a mask for

I this event. The results of the Halloween costume contest:were: third place for twenty dollars cash was Trina Fos-I: ter (Tina Turner), second place for thirty dollars was:Beth Woods (Tigger the Tiger), and the first place grand:prize winner was Eric Jefferson (monkey). He success­: fully succeeded in scaring his friends and making thecontest fun. There were also volleyball and music, fun - -and laughter, not to mention, all the door prizes given I

away. Some of those prizes were Fatz gift certificates, :The Change gift certificate, 2-liter soft drinks, and little:prize packets. It was a great time to be able to get out of:school for a little while to relax and have fun. Everyoneneeded time to get their mind off school for a few hoursand to enjoy the activities offered from different clubson campus. I will definitely be there next year. Howabout you? But remember that it is not much longer andthe Spring Fest will be here. So, I hope to see you there!We are hoping for more fun and excitement, so corneand join us.

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Thursday, October 30, 2003, at 4: 00 p.m. Spartan­burg Technical College held the dedication of its newestbuilding, also, recognizing the college's 40th anniversary.The Student Services Building was dedicated to none otherthan Dr. Dan L. Terhune, the President of the college. Dr.Benjamin D. Snoddy gave the welcome speech and Rever­end James L. Hailstock delivered the invocation. Other re­

marks were made by Mr. Hubert C. Dobson, Dr. James L.Hudgins, Mr. Harold McClain, Mr. Thomas Barnet, Mr.Kent Smith, The Honorable Jeff Horton, The HonorableWilliam Barnet III, and The Honorable Rita Allison. Thededication ceremony was delivered by Mr. Hubert C. Dob­son and the anniversary recognition and closing remarkswere given by Dr. Dan Terhune. The program read: "Thededication was sponsored by the STC Foundation in grate­ful appreciation to Dr. Terhune for his strong leadership ofand commitment to Spartanburg Technical College." As astudent myself, I have run into Dr. Terhune on several oc­casions and he always has said "Hello and how are you?"Not to mention, he comes to student activities, such as FallFest. He is a true leader for administration, faculty, staff,and students.

Tell us what you think at stcnewspaper.edu

Dr. Terhune cutting the ribbon at the Dedication

Photo taken by Cheri Anderson-Hucks

Editor:

Jennifer Crocker Elkins

Contributing Reporters:

Allison Jordan

Melissa Mahaffey

Erin Walker

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: NOVEMBER'S BRAIN TEASER :

: 1. What year did Spartanburg Technical College open? :~ 2. Who was the first president of Spartanburg Technical ~~ College? ~~ ~~ 3. What were the first programs offered at STC? ~

~ 4. Which building on campus is the oldest? ~

: 5. Who was the new student services building dedicated :~ to? ~

~ 6. Name 6 members of Student Council. ~~ ~~ First person to answer ALL these questions right and return ~~ them to The Tech Informer wins a prize! ~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~