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J-TAC
'April 30,1998
Texan News
Page 3
TSU alumnus runs for mayor
By Jeff Doty
Staff Writer
A Tarleton alumnus is a candidate for mayor in
Stephenville's upcoming election, which will occur on
•May 2.
John Moser graduated from Tarleton in 1964 and
received a commission in the U.S. Army through the
ROTC program.
After spending 25 years in the military, in which
he graduated from the U.S. Army Command and
General Staff College, served in Vietnam and received
a Purple Heart, Moser has returned to his home,
Stephenville in his retirement.
While at Tarleton, Moser participated in ROTC,
was a member of the Rifle Club — a competitive orga-
nization - a photographer who traveled with the foot-
ball team and a member of the Silver Keys Social
Club, which he likens to a fraternity.
In addition to his extra curricular activities, Moser
majored in history and graduated third in his class of
3°,
Moser says that he is happy to be in Stephenville
and feels obligated to return to his community what it
gave to him. This will be his first attempt to seek pub-
lic office.
"Now is the right time for me to help serve
Stephenville, I am fully retired, I am 56 years old and
I have no business interests in the position. I have a
lot of time I could devote to the job, and I have a
strong background in management, I just want to
make Stephenville as good for future generations as it
was for me," said Moser.
He feels that his education at Tarleton is a plus in
the running for mayor because of his deep apprecia-
tion for the school and his familiarity with its tradi-
tions.
Moser lists his assets as his willingness to listen to
what the citizens want and his extensive experience in
the management of personnel, time, funds and equip-
ment in the military.
One of his primary concerns is the reduction of the
town's $16 million debt.
In addition, Moser would like to continue the
building of the lines of communication between
Tarleton and Stephenville. Planning for the future is
another concern, as the city continues to grow.
"I have fond memories of Tarleton, all except for
the finals. But, its just part of the college experience,"
said Moser.
Mayoral elections are non-partisan and for two
year terms. Moser is running against incumbent mayor
John Polton.
Students spending more time in college
By Janel Burchett
Daily Illitti (University of
Illinois at Champaign-Urbana)
CHAMPAIGN, 111. — Not sure if
you'll graduate on time? Don't
fret. You're not alone.
According to The American
College Testing Program, the num-
ber of students graduating from
college within five years is at an
all-time low.
A nationwide study showed that
.52.8 percent of students earn a
.bachelor's degree within five
years, a 5 percent decrease since
1983, when the study began.
'•; Despite the national figures,
, sbme schools are managing to
move students in and out in four
years.
Harvard University has the
nation's best four-year graduation
rate at 97 percent, while Princeton
and Stanford Universities are tied
for second with rates of 94 percent.
More students are failing to fin-
ish college in five years for a vari-
ety of reasons, said Kelley
Hayden, director of communica-
tions for the ACT.
Among them, Hayden said, is
that more students are choosing to
attend school part-time and take
time off between semesters. Still
others, Hayden said, are pursuing
multiple majors, a task that
requires longer study.
Those reasons seem to coincide
with the opinions of students at the
University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana.
'The requirements are too high
for the college I'm in," said Alan
Harwood, a freshman majoring in
engineering who suspects he is
among those who will fail to grad-
uate in four years.
Eric May, a freshman majoring
in commerce, said He won't finish
school in four years because he
plans to take a year off. Slowing
him down even further, he said, are
required courses.
"(The University) makes us take
a lot of classes we don't need," he
said.
Katherine Anderson, a junior at
the University of Illinois, said she
has taken summer school and cor-
respondence courses to ensure
she'll graduate in four years. She
said she does, however, understand
how difficult it is to stick to that
schedule.
"You can't always get the class-
es you need," she said. "Many stu-
dents don't understand the urgency
of getting those classes."
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Summer school
survival tips
Janet L. Trepka
Student Counseling Center
I can already hear what you are
saying... "Hold on counselor-lady;
we have not even made it to finals
yet, and you want to talk about
summer school? Give us a break!''
While it does sound a bit prema-
ture to discuss something so far
away as summer school, reality
indicates that an increasing num-
ber of you will remain at Tarleton
for at least one summer session.
Others of you may attend classes
closer to home while you work
and/or move home to save a little
money. Since the outstanding
members of the J-TAC staff have
decided they prefer to graduate, or
perhaps desire a little less hectic
of a life for a few months, and
therefore will be producing but
one paper this summer, I thought
it best to approach this subject
while I had the chance. Before we
begin, here is a little food for
thought.
You may be suffering from
burnout if...
The threat of weekly pop
quizzes, which account for 50 per-
cent of your final grade, no longer
factor into whether or not you
attend class.
You measure the success of
your day by how many meetings
you attended and the number of
banners you painted in student
activities.
You frequently forget the name
of your child, despite the fact that
she refuses to separate herself
from the monogrammed backpack
you gave her for her birthday.
You fantasize about running
away to join the circus, and you
are only half-way kidding.
On the serious side, burnout can
be caused by a variety of factors
including:
too many demands, frustra-
tions, and stressful situations; con-
stant pressure to do more than you
can realistically accomplish; con-
flict between competing alterna-
tives (too many choices); persis-
tent demands for skills or knowl-
edge that appear to be beyond
your capabilities; poor interper-
sonal relationships; and all work
and no play.
The symptoms of burnout are
similar to those of jtress and anxi-
ety and can sometimes be misin-
terpreted. Burnout is often charac-
terized by: chronic fatigue,
headaches, insomnia, a quickness
to anger, a loss of charisma and
depression.
In order to appropriately pace
yourself so you will survive the
summer (and perhaps have a little
fun), consider these hot burnout
tips:
Bring it into the open and build
a strong support system.
It is important to talk about
your burnout rather than simply
expect it to go away. When you
can share with others how you are
feeling, you will likely find indi-
viduals who share your concerns
as well as those who are willing to
support you. It is also important to
talk to your professors about your
burnout. This will help them bet-
ter understand you and the ways
in which they can offer you assis-
tance. If your academic perfor-
mance begins to suffer and you
have not shared your concerns, it
is easy for a professor to mistake
your burnout for a lack of interest.
Utilize your time management
skills.
Burnout occurs when there
seems to be too many irons in the
fire. When you learn to organize
your activities and responsibilities,
you are less likely to feel over-
whelmed. Maintain a calendar
and/or a to-do list. Make certain
you have a clear understanding of
your priorities and design your
schedule accordingly.
Develop leisure time
When creating your schedule,
be certain you make room for
daily "down time." This may be
as little as fifteen minutes or more
than an hour when you can relax
and not be pressured by your
responsibilities. Allow yourself to
engage in activities that put a
smile, on your face. This is your,
time to be good to yourself.
However, avoid turning leisure
time into a method for procrasti-
nation. It is difficult to truly relax
when in the back of your mind
you know you are simply avoiding
the inevitable assignment or work
task.
Shape up,..physically and acade-
mically
When your mind and body are
functioning well, you not only feel
more energetic but are also more
likely to perform better in school
and on the job. Physical exercise
and good nutritional habits are
excellent ways to maintain bal-
ance and combat burnout. Also,
staying on top of your academic
responsibilities allow you to avoid
unnecessarily stressful and
demanding situations, which are
major contributors to burnout.
If you find yourself struggling
to stay focused and enthusiastic
about summer school and feel you
may be suffering the effects of
burnout, the individuals in the
Student Counseling Center are
ready and willing to help. Call
968-9044 or stop by Room 212 in
the Student Development Center
to schedule an appointment. Have
a productive and, more
importantly, FUN summer!!!
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