33 Hours

Wednesday November 30 - Today I thoroughly researched and studied my exercises for the Fitness with Sarah segment. I chose to do a "couch workout" since people could be spending some extra time on their couch during the holiday season so it would be an easy workout place. I wrote the script I will be using, sent it to Michael at the Wellness Center for approval and set up a time to shoot with Shannah. 1 hour

Total Practicum Hours - 33 Hours

32 Hours

This week I submitted an article to The Southern. Its a story for my News Reporting class based off of news found on a social media website.

Florida Southern has announced via Twitter that most of the buildings and areas on campus are now available for check-ins for Foursquare, a Blackberry and iPhone app, and is now encouraging students to use it.

            Foursquare is a cell phone app, with more than 10 million users worldwide, that syncs to users’ Facebook and Twitter accounts.

            According to the Foursquare website, “Foursquare helps you explore the world around you. With Foursquare you can unlock your world and find happiness just around the corner. Meet up with friends, discover new places, and save money using your phone.”

            Foursquare advertises that it’s so simple to use that all users need is a cell phone, Foursquare and a passion for exploration. To use Foursquare, users should download the app, and then sync it to their Facebook or Twitter so they can see where their friends are checking in. Next, start checking into locations your phone will recognize based off of a GPS location. Users can even comment on locations to let their friends know where to go and what to avoid.

            The FSC check-in locations are not only for students, but for visitors too. “A visitor who wanted to explore the FSC campus could check in at different locations and learn new things about a specific area on campus,” Assistant Director of Admissions Arden Mitchell said.

            Some Florida Southern check-in locations include Polk Science Building, Buckner Building, Student Solutions Center, Ordway, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Danforth Chapel, Tutu’s, the waterdome, campus safety, the intermural field and resident halls.

            The more you use Foursquare, the more you get out of it. For checking into a location a number of times, you can earn badges. If you check in more than anyone else you can become mayor. According to Foursquare, “You don’t get a key to the city, but you might get rewards from certain businesses just for being a loyal customer.”

            “What if there was an FSC badge that someone could earn by checking in at every FSC location?” Mitchell said. “That would be pretty cool. I believe that is something in the works.”

         Some FSC students are really enjoying it. “You have to think of it as a game,” sophomore Erin Sullivan said. “You earn badges and points, and can become mayor. Yes people can tell where you are, but that’s the fun of it. It’s just a way to hang out with friends.”

            Currently, there are 357 Foursquare users at Florida Southern and have been almost 3,000 check-ins.

32 Hours

Tuesday November 29 - Today I wrote 6 stories for Southern News Network. 6 hours.

Get into the Christmas Spirit and come out to the Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade. It starts this Thursday December 1 at 7pm in downtown Lakeland.

This Saturday December 3 is the Florida Southern Christmas Gala. There are two showings at 2:30 and 7:30 in Branscomb Auditorium, but students are encouraged at attend the 2:30 show.

Come out to the annual campus Christmas tree lighting this Sunday December 4 at 7pm in Lynn’s Garden. If you can’t make that event, the McKay Tree Lighting will be held next Wednesday December 7 following the annual Christmas Lessons and Carols at 7pm in the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel.

Looking for volunteer opportunities? The Life & Cultural Center is hosting a Holiday Canned-Food Drive for Lighthouse Ministries. To help out, bring non-perishable food items in the red cardboard box outside the Moc Mart.

Do you like wrapping gifts and helping others? Hope Hospice would like group or individual volunteers to help wrap gifts at Lakeside Village from December 1-24. Anyone interested should contact Amy Arnold at amy.arnold@hopehospice.org or Rachel Smith at rsmith@flsouthern.edu.

The Florida Southern Provost Dr. Kyle Fedler has announced that students will now be allowed to wear unlimited academic cords or medallions and one additional non-academic cord. Along with the help of SGA President M.G. Matarazzo, the Faculty Senate decided to change their previous decision, however they reserve the right to prohibit any decorations that they deem too elaborate or innapporopraite.

 Total Practicum Hours - 32 Hours

26 Hours

Thursday November 17 - Today I shot Fitness with Sarah with Kati and Nadine. We ran into a few problems on this shoot, it didn't go as smoothly as it normally does. First it took a while to track down a camera because of a miscommunication. Then we had some issues getting the audio correct. Nadine have to leave for class after a while, so then it was just me and Kati working. Eventually we did get everything together and finish the shoot. This segment was how to stay fit and healthy throughout the holiday season. The whole shoot lasted 2 hours.

Total Practicum Hours - 26 hours

24 hours

Wednesday November 16 - Today I went to Shannah to interview nurse Betty for the dip segment of Wellness TV. I helped with the camera set up and then interviewed her. Afterwards I got some b-roll for the segment. 1 hour 30 mintues

Total Practicum Hours - 24 hours

22 hours 30 minutes

Tuesday November 15 - Today I wrote the script for my Fitness with Sarah segment for Wellness TV. For this show I'm going to be concentrating on how to not gain weight and how to stay fit around the holidays since Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up soon. I also worked with Kati and Nadine to come up with a time for the shoot. 1 hour

Total Practicum Hours - 22 hours 30 minutes

21 hours 30 minutes

Monday November 14 - Today I wrote 5 stories for the news show. 5 hours

Starting Saturday, November 19, students will be able to use their Moc Bucks on their swipe cards at the concession stand located at the Jenkins Field House. This will allow students to get snacks throughout the basketball season.

Looking for a way to volunteer and help others? The Community Service office will be collecting Christmas shoeboxes until December 15 for the New Missions Haiti Outreach Program. Anyone interested should contact Rachel Smith at rmsith@flsouthern.edu.

Are you looking for a way to improve your swim skills or just get in shape? Florida Southern will now be offering discounted swim lessons. FSC students, faculty and staff will be able to receive 4 private 1-hour lessons with a certified water safety instructor for only $40, instead of the usual $60. Anyone interested can sign up at the Wellness Center front desk.

Just a reminder, November 19 will be the last day to students to register without a late fee for spring classes. After the 19^th, students will be charged $100.

Southern’s Got Talent will be held this Friday November 18. The show, presented by ACE, will be held in Branscomb at 7pm.

This weekend, the Department of Theatre presents Moliere’s comedy “Tartuffe”. This comedy tells the outrageous story of a penniless scoundrel and a religious pretender. There will be three chances to see this show at the Buckner Theatre: Friday November 18 and Saturday November 19 at 7:30pm or Sunday November 20 at 2:30pm.

 Total Practicum Hours - 21 hours 30 minutes

16 hours 30 minutes

Thursday November 3 - Today I reshot parts of Fitness with Sarah with Kirsten. We had the full shoot the day before, but some of the shots that we thought were there didn't record. This wasn't something we realizes until capturing, so we had to go back and reshot parts of it. 30 minutes
Total Practicum Hours - 16 hours 30 minutes

16 hours

Wednesday November 2 - Today I met with Sami and Shannah and we went to safety to interview Bill Carew for this week's Wellness TV package. My job was to ask him the questions and interview him.
Total Practicum Hours - 16 hours

15 hours

Wednesday November 2- Today I worked with Kirsten and shot fitness with Sarah for Wellness TV. I spoke about how to prevent injuries when working out and gave simple tips on how to avoid injuries. 1 hour
Total Practicum Hours - 15 hours

14 hours

Tuesday November 1 - Today I wrote the script for my Fitness with Sarah segment and wrote out the exercises I will be showing. I also spoke to Cynthia about the segment, and set up a time to shoot with Kirsten. 1 hour
Total Practicum Hours - 14 hours