rasmussen college - the moose paper march 2010

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Article Submission: Articles must include the writer’s name, address, and telephone number. Only letters from students, staff, and faculty will be published. We reserve the right to edit all letters for things such as clarity, punctuation, spelling, and length. We reserve the right to refuse to print letters that we consider libelous, superfluous, or ridiculous. Articles must be received by the 10th of each month. Email to: [email protected] Views expressed by this publication are not necessarily those of the college, its administration, and faculty or student body.

3 UNDER THE RADAR Erin Green

4 BULLSEYE Massage Therapy Rasmussen Excitement! Multimedia Technology In Focus with MLT Business Criminal Justice

7 XPOSED Lucas Ternes Darcie Dykema

8 PICTURES

9 CROSSHAIRS Tanya Spilovoy Janelle Knudson

10 MOOSE TRAX Financial Aid Message Chandra Hirning

11 IN THE LINE OF FIRE Haiti’s Lost Children Are you Cyber Savy?

13 RASMUSSEN DECA What is Rasmussen DECA? Rasmussen DECA Activities DECA Events

15 MOOSE DROPPINGS Glen’s Mystery Theater Rasmussen Scavenger Hunt Rasmussen Clubs Campus Activities March Madness Did you Know?

17 MOVIE REVIEWS Pandorum Gamer

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W elcome to Rasmussen College, I am your new Campus Director at the Bismarck Campus. I

joined the Campus in November and was at the Eagan, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN Campus prior to coming here. I will celebrate two years with Rasmussen on Valentine’s Day. I was born and raised in Coon Rapids, MN and the oldest of 5 children. I have 3 brothers, one of which lives here in Bismarck along with 1 sister who also lives

here in Bismarck. I am married to a wonderful guy, Steve and we have two little girls, Tymmarie 5 and Kiera 4. They will soon be moving here and I can’t wait!

I attended Anoka Ramsey Community College and obtained an Arts and Associates Degree; from there I attended the University of Minnesota and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. I taught 1st through 6th grade for a little while and then began a 13 year career in banking and finance before coming to Rasmussen.

I currently play soccer on Wednesday nights and have played for many years both women’s and co-ed. I am a huge baseball team, my favorite team being the Detroit Tigers as you will soon see by the pictures in my office. I also have walked the Susan G. Komen’s Breast Cancer 3-day 60 mile walk 3 times and have started planning for the walk later this year.

As I am committed to all of your success, my door is always open, please stop by anytime, even if it is just to “chat.” I look forward to getting to know all of you and providing you the best possible college experience. All the best

Erin Green Campus Director

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Erin with her two daughters

Erin with her husband Steve

placed into a new job position within their field! I would like to congratulate those who have worked so hard over the past few years to make their way through graduation, licensure, and new positions as licensed massage therapists within the community. Additionally, I would like to commend those who are following in the footsteps of their peers for their work thus far and remind you that it wasn’t always easy for the class before you to get to where they are now. Each student had pe r sona l cha l l enges to overcome and had to make

responsible and difficult choices to reach their goals. Through hard work, determination, and self-motivation, each student was able to persevere and see their dreams come true. When times get tough, look to those who have gone before you for encouragement and think to yourself that in the upcoming years, that story of success can be about you!

Stay focused and keep your eye on the prize! - Yolanda

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o Rasmussen College’s

Massage Therapy Program graduates, class of 2009. Ten students graduated from the program with their AAS in Massage Therapy December of 2009. Graduation was just a piece of what it would take to get this group working in their field.

Massage therapists are required by the North Dakota State Board of massage to pass an examination and complete their licensing applications. At Rasmussen College, students are required to take a national examination (also accepted for licensure in the state of North Dakota) called the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). The national pass rate average for this examination is around fifty percent. I’m happy to report that to date we presently have an eighty percent pass rate for the Bismarck campus massage therapy program! Of the eighty percent who passed and successfully sought licensure, almost 100% of these students have been

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Massage Therapy By Yolanda Karas


H ave you ever wanted to see what a cell looks like? Human Biology students created Typical Cell Models

that did not require the use of a microscope. They used a great deal of imagination and ingenuity in forming them. Students used items such as Styrofoam, home-made play-dough, a Nerf ball, an orange and a Boston crème cake. Organelles were made

of items such as noodles for centrioles, red-hots for ribosomes, candies and hot tamales for mitochondrion. One student used a fuse for the nucleus of the cell and another used heated honey for glue. Creative! The models were on dis-play at the front entrance of the building for all to see. Students responsible for this creative artwork were: April Coleman, Bar-

bra Herdegen, Billy Holbrook, Lance Klein, Andrea Matties, Amanda Pedersen, Eric Rensvold, Tamri Stewart and Kendra Volk . April Coleman’s model was judged First Place by the Clinical Microbi-ology II class. We thank the students for sharing their very creative cell models with the Ras-m u s s e n Campus!!

Rasmussen Excitement! By Constance J. Keller, MSN, RN, CIMI Human Biology Instructor

Cell model by Kendra Volk

Massage Therapy Program graduates, class of 2009

Constance Keller

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the line equipment that even Star Trek would envy! Comments during the tour included, “Wow”, “Awesome” and “ I would like to work here when I graduate”. The Microbiology II students toured the Microbiology Division of the North Dakota Public Health Laboratory system. The students were equally impressed with this laboratory and all of their molecular diagnostic testing capabilities (testing on the DNA level).

Coming up Immunohematology students will be touring the United Blood Services Laboratory on February 11.

T he Medical Laboratory Technician Program here in Bismarck has plenty to celebrate this year. The program

achieved Programmatic Accreditation last year through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. NAACLS is the premier international agency for clinical laboratory science education programs. Accreditation assures that educational programs are consistent and accountable for quality and the student experience. NAACLS awarded the MLT program in Bismarck with five years of accreditation. Five years is practically unheard of for a brand new program.

At of the end of January, Laura Mastel joined our campus as a full time faculty member for the MLT program. Laura graduated from UND with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science. She has worked as a laboratory generalist in Northwood, ND, and served as a teaching assistant for the University of North Dakota Clinical Laboratory Science program. Before coming to Rasmussen, Laura was a laboratory supervisor at Medcenter One’s Mandan Family Clinic North. Outside of teaching, Laura enjoys spending time with her son, Easton, and husband, Matthew. She also likes to spend time outdoors skiing, boating, or camping and enjoys traveling with family.

Recently, the MLT students had the privilege of touring two laboratories in the Bismarck area. The Clinical Chemistry I students toured Northern Plains Lab which boasts some top of

Visualization and Animation at Bournemouth University. During my degree I was fortunate enough to intern at Framestore CFC, a visual effects company in London. There I worked as a 3D modeler on the feature film Thunderbirds, experiencing the industry for the first time.

After graduating, I began work at Double Negative Visual Effects in London. While there, I worked as a Technical Director on several feature films including Batman Begins and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; concentrating on matchmoving, 3D modeling and cloth simulation. With a desire to further my understanding of traditional media and observation, I went on to study my Master’s in Drawing at Camberwell College of Arts in London.

I have since moved to America, where I have lived with my wife Denise for the past three years. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of different environments, including Forensic Animation, Freelancing and Teaching.

I am excited and privileged to be joining Rasmussen, and feel that the new Multimedia Technologies course will be a beneficial and fun addition to the Bismarck campus.

M y name is Ed Sargeant and I am the new Multimedia Technologies Instructor at Rasmussen’s Bismarck

campus. I am originally from England, and this is where I received my education and the majority of my work experience.

I have always been fascinated with technology and the arts. This led me to s p e c i a l i z e i n Multimedia while s t u d y i n g Foundation Art and Design at Central St. Martins College in London. With a continued desire to learn more about digital design and s p e c i f i c a l l y c o m p u t e r animation, I studied my Bachelor’s in C o m p u t e r

Multimedia Technologies By Ed Sargeant, MA, Multimedia Instructor

In Focus with MLT By Kali Hieb, MT (ASCP), MLT Campus Coordinator


Ed Sargeant with his wife Denise

O ne of the most beneficial aspects of your college experience is an internship. Whether you are majoring in accounting, business administration, or management, internships are an essential part of the learning process.

Participating in an internship is a great way to develop professional and personal skills necessary to move into the competitive business world. Getting hands-on experience with actual employers allows you to apply your academic knowledge to an organization's business operations. What is an Internship? An internship is a work-related learning experience for individuals who wish to develop hands on work experience in a certain occupational field while going to school. It is a temporary working assignment that will last approximately four to six weeks. An intern will work in a professional environment under the supervision of a practicing professional. What are the benefits of an Internship? • Learn about a career field from an inside perspective • Decide if this is the right career field for you • Work alongside a professional in your chosen career area • Achieve new skills and add to your knowledge base • Gain confidence in your abilities • Apply some of the ideas learned in school • Opportunity to practice communication and teamwork skills. • Meet new people and practice networking skills. We have local employers looking for responsible, hard-working students to begin internships soon. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities available, please contact Kathlene Thurman at 530-9600.

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School of Business By Kathlene Thurman


W orking in the criminal justice profession, I have had the opportunity to be a part of a unique and rewarding

career field. With almost 15 years of working in the security, corrections, and law enforcement environments, I have gained a number of insights of the justice field. While the criminal justice profession has been great, I have been afforded the equally exhilarating experience to meet and instruct future practitioners of justice here at Rasmussen College. Teaching at the Bismarck campus had allowed me to marry my love of teaching with my fascination with all things criminal justice.

It is my desire to provide my observations, experiences, and philosophy, as it relates to the criminal justice profession, to provide a unique educational opportunity for students. Along with standard classroom instruction, fellow students and I have begun the growing of a criminal justice club on the Bismarck Rasmussen campus. It is my hope that the club will enrich the learning experience of students and create unity within the Rasmussen community.

Criminal Justice By Mike Wetsch

M y name is Bryan Christensen and I am the Director of Safety and Security at United Tribes Technical

College. I joined the Rasmussen team in October 2009. Currently, I am teaching Juvenile Justice. We are learning about the justice process as it relates to the juvenile population. Our class will be going to the Youth Correctional

Facility and the North Dakota State Penitentiary. My personal experience includes degrees in Microcomputer and Network Technology, Business Management, Law Enforcement Career Transition and a Masters of Business Administration. I am also a certified instructor in a variety of law enforcement and healthcare certifications. I am married to Johanna and in our spare time we enjoy spending time outdoors, taking road trips, and working in emergency medicine. I have enjoyed my time with Rasmussen College and helping to mold the next generation of Criminal Justice professionals.

CPR training

By Bryan Christensen

Love is Like a Butterfly You flew into my life with elegance and charm. On the wings of a butterfly how soothing, how warm. You showered me with happiness, love, how appealing, I knew in my heart...this was it...what a feeling. You opened my eyes like a butterfly unfolding. Love was inside, it was forming and holding. Then it happened....that day...not only broke but it shattered You were gone. I was lost. It really did matter. You left me alone, my anger in danger. That butterfly was now to me just a stranger. The tears and the sorrow were gone fast in flight Its beauty, how splendid, flew out of my sight. My slogan in life...take one day at a time. The feelings and hurt will go away, I’ll be fine. I’m sure of one thing, I will move on and succeed, Like a butterfly, truly magnificent, colorful, splendid indeed. Don’t fret, fall inside, close up or dismay. Remember love is like a butterfly, it can fly away. ©2006 Tdybear4ever

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Darcie Dykema


“F ighting for your life.” Have you ever really thought about those words and how your life can change

overnight? It may never be the same again! Lucas Ternes knows the true meaning and struggles that

come from fighting for your life. One day life was great and the next…he was struggling to live.

Lucas grew up in Baldwin, North Dakota. He loved sports and was very active in football, track, wrestling, and trained for cross country. He received a football scholarship to Michigan State University. His dream was to become an emergency room physician.

Unfortunately, one sunny afternoon in July of 1996, Lucas was enjoying a ride on his friend’s motorcycle and the unthinkable happened. He was seriously injured in an accident that left him in a coma fighting for his life. Would he live or die?

Days and nights went by with doctors, nurses, family, and friends begging Lucas to wake up. Thankfully, sixteen days later he finally did! Lucas spent the next 68 days in the hospital trying to recover from his injuries.

Life would no longer be the same for Lucas. His dream of becoming an emergency room physician was now a distant blur replaced with having to learn how to live again. Due to the head trauma Lucas sustained, he had to learn how to walk, talk, eat, drink, and how to live again. These challenges can be difficult for many of us to imagine.

Today Lucas is not only alive and well but thriving. In spite of all odds, his life is full of many blessings. Lucas is married

to Melissa and is the proud dad of two children. He began his college education at Rasmussen in October

of 2009 and is studying Information Technology. Lucas chose Rasmussen because of the small

class sizes and structured degree program. He is enjoying his educational experience here. In addition, his wife Melissa is also attending Rasmussen and is studying to be a Health Information Technician.

Every day is a new learning experience for Lucas. Adversity always seems to jump in front of us at crazy points in our lives. The question is; can you bounce back from it?

Lucas is living proof that you can. One of his favorite quotes is “You can’t keep

a good man down”.

Lucas Ternes

M y name is Darcie Dykema and I’m a full-time instructor at Rasmussen. I teach general education in-house and

online classes including Success Strategies, Computer Information Systems, and Career Development. I have the distinct association and pleasure of working with new students and students who are ready to graduate and I absolutely love it!

Outside of work I’m pursuing my Masters in Education and anxiously awaiting August 2010. I am an avid Gone With the Wind and Michael Jordan memorabilia collector and a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins! A Viking highlight was when I met Stu Voight and Dave Osborne. I love watching the reruns of the sitcom, Golden Girls with my daughter, Chelsea who is the light of my life. Arlan and I have two felines Millie and MoJo who are absolutely adorable! I wish everyone the best life can offer and to take advantage of all you can and good luck and best wishes to you here at Rasmussen. As the great Abraham Lincoln said ‘in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Millie

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W e are excited to welcome Janelle Knudson to our Bismarck

campus as our Student Services Advisor. Janelle transferred from our Fargo/Moorhead campus where she worked diligently in the same role. Janelle enjoys helping students achieve their goals and is looking forward to getting to know the students on the Bismarck campus. When Janelle is not at work she enjoys shopping, traveling, and graphic design. Her favorite season is summer and she loves being outside!

Janelle’s hours are Monday 11-8, Tuesday – Thursday 8:30-5:30, and Friday 8-4. Please stop by her office and introduce yourself. She is located in the front across from the water fountains.

Student Services Cord.: Janelle Knudson

G reta Nelson is always available with a smile on her face and ready to

help you find employment, create resumes, cover letters, and prepare you for entering the business world. Recent placements include: November: Karen Olheiser - Creative Energy Natalie Doering - Great Northern Energy Donald McDowall — University of Mary January: Krystal Peterson - Medcenter One Jodi White Mountain - Career Options February: Tiffany Heim - Salon Owner Audra Highley -Salon Owner Angela Kraft - Yada Organic Spa Elizabeth Fuchs - Salon Owner Malynda Fix - Salon Owner If you need help finding employment, building a resume, or preparing a cover letter, contact Greta today.

Career Services

H ow can you ensure success in college? Ask for help! No one is born knowing all the answers. The most

successful students are those who know where to go to get their questions answered. Here are some tips that will help you as you seek the support you need:

1. Ask for clarification as soon as an assignment is given. One great habit is to repeat the assignment back to the person giving it. For example, “So you want me to read chapter 3 and write a two paragraph summary of the circulatory system?” When you repeat the assignment, you have the chance to remember it better because you’ve also said it aloud. Your instructor also has the opportunity to correct you immediately if there is a miscommunication.

2. Ask your instructor for examples. It is always great to get examples of

what your instructor believes is a great assignment. 3. If there is a classmate who is especially successful, as her or him to

review your work before you submit it. 4. Seek help from the Learning Center. 5. Submit assignments to SmarThinking online. You have free services that

will edit your written papers or help you with Math problems. 6. Ask friends and family for their input. 7. Ask for help BEFORE you get too far behind or too frustrated. Getting

help early and often will keep you on the path to success.

Tanya Spilovoy Dean of Student Learning

Greta Nelson

Janelle Knudson

Tanya Spilovoy

I t is once again that time of year to complete your Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you will be attending school with Rasmussen College after June 30, 2010, you will need to complete the online FAFSA application in order to bring in the funding for your classes. The link for the website has been included below. Remember that in order to be considered for the North Dakota State Grant program your FAFSA must be completed before March 15, 2010. A copy of your 2009 taxes and your parents 2009 taxes if you are a dependent student will be needed to complete the process along with documentation of any other income you

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Financial Aid Message

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C handra Hirning joined the Bismarck campus of Rasmussen College in December 2005 as Reference Librarian and

instructor. At the time Chandra was hired, the campus library was located in a small room later converted to an interview room. The library collection contained approximately 200 books, and there was no online catalog to make it simple to search for a book on a specific topic. During the years that Chandra has been part of the Bismarck campus, the campus library has moved to a new and larger location, and the collection of books and videos has grown to over 1600 items. The library holdings are now searchable through an online catalog.

With her duties as librarian, Chandra provides many in-class and open workshops designed to equip students and faculty with information literacy skills. As part of our Bismarck campus, Chandra has taught various English classes, Success Strategies, Career Development, and Excel. She also served as interim academic dean for fall quarter in 2008. Chandra received the Harlan Employee of the Quarter award for summer 2009.

Prior to accepting a position with Rasmussen College, Chandra was a teacher, with most of her teaching career spent in middle school. She taught a

Reference Librarian: Chandra Hirning variety of subjects and grade levels, but her primary content area was English. Chandra also spent three summers teaching English to teachers in China, and it was there that Chandra discovered that she enjoyed working with adult students.

Chandra is a North Dakota native. Her childhood was spent in Mott and her teen years in Fargo. Chandra attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she obtained a BA degree in Language Arts. She attended

graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for a Masters of Science in Education. Her first teaching job was in a one-room school in Watertown, South Dakota, where she taught 15 students, grades 2-8. Chandra has one sister and is very close with her niece and two nephews.

A few little-known facts about Chandra: Chandra lettered in high school for her two years on the dance line/drill team. Chandra took swimming lessons many times as a child, but she never passed the beginner level. Chandra says that her blood type is the same as her attitude: B-positive. Her favorite quote comes from Elisabeth Elliot: “The secret is Christ in me, not me in a different set of circumstances.”

may have received during 2009 such as child support or public assistance.

Keep an eye out in your student email account for a message providing details on FAFSA help sessions. During these sessions a member of our Financial

Aid Team will walk you through the application process. These sessions will be held beginning mid-February and run through the

e n d o f March. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to speak with any member of the Financial Aid Team.

We are here to help you not only start but continue your story! http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Chandra Hirning

R asmussen is at work, for our students, in the community.

Our Corporate Education Manager Barb Schantz meets regularly with business in our area to form partnerships. These partnerships open doors of opportunity for our students to be placed as employees at these locations as well as give our students some educational opportunities. Please visit with Barb to find out how you can become a part of the partnership opportunities. (See School of Business)

Remember that in order to be considered for the North Dakota

State Grant program your FAFSA must be completed

Before March 15, 2010

By Kathy Schneider

By Barb Schantz Corporate Partners

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

I N T H E L I N E O F F I R E

S oon after the quake, 10 US Baptists were arrested for trying to smuggle 33 children out of Haiti. Were they

trying to help, as they claim, or is something illegal going on?

Thousands of newly orphaned children are wandering the streets of Haiti's capital begging for food, water, and shelter. Fear, shock, anger, and sadness fill their days and lonely nights. Babies, toddlers, and teens sobbing endlessly is beginning to give way to numbness as the realization sets in that they are alone. Having a home sounds like a dream come true. Agencies and individuals trying to evacuate children whose parents died in the recent earthquake have been criticized for bypassing the legal adoption process to rush them to families offering new lives in America.

Bringing children into the US either by airlift or new adoption during a time of national emergency can open the door for fraud, abuse and trafficking. The number of orphaned children in Haiti already stood at around 380,000 before the recent disaster. However, the lack of proper communications and a chaotic situation on the ground has raised fears that children may be shipped overseas without anyone making sure there are no extended family members alive.

It is part of human nature to want to go and pick up and cherish these poor defenseless children. A group of 10 American Baptists from the state of Idaho, Kansas, and Texas arrived in a small remote village of Callabasse located in the lush St. Jacques Mountains in Haiti. At the entrance of the village is a cluster of concrete houses set back from the road. A few show signs of minor damage, but the general impression are that this village has been spared much of the terrible impact of the earthquake. Their mission was to heal the orphans of the disaster and help them to find new life in Christ.

The Americans; with the help of a young man from the village who could speak English, asked all 500 people of Callabasse to assemble on the soccer field. Leaflets with illustrated pictures of a beautiful seaside resort promised a new life for the children of the village. Over the next few hours farewells were made and about 20 children were ushered into the Baptists' bus. And here begins one of the most puzzling, contentious and disturbing episodes to have arisen out of the catastrophe that struck Haiti a month ago.

The Baptists were arrested four weeks ago when the bus, by now bearing 33 children – the eldest 12 years old, the youngest three months – was stopped at the border of

Haiti’s Lost Children Co-written by Hailey Bauer and Kathlene Thurman


the Dominican Republic. Since then the Americans have been held in jail and investigated for kidnapping and criminal association on grounds they tried to take children out of the country without permission. Due to fear of human trafficking, the Haitian government has stopped all adoptions.

The children of Haiti still need everyone’s help. Agencies and governments around the world are urging for emergency action and resources to be made available to the country. Every little bit individuals can help, DOES make a difference in the lives of the children of Haiti. What hope is there for the children of Haiti? In spite of one groups attempt to remove children from the country illegally, there are a several nonprofit agencies still operating in the country. One such agency is called ‘A Child’s Hope Foundation’. Founded in 2001, their goal is to inspire hope and awaken the children’s spirits by providing a healthy, loving environment for children. In 2004 the foundation constructed an orphanage to provide food, shelter, and clothing to dozens of orphaned and abandoned children to live temporarily until they are placed into loving families. For more information, please review their website at, www.achildshopefoundation.org.

To date, Save the Children’s child protection program have benefited more than 15,000 children in Haiti. In addition, UNICEF, Red Cross, and the International Rescue Committee is registering children at hospitals and camps to trace their families and reunite them with loved ones.

This is a wide-scale disaster that has affected all aspects of the Haitian society, and will take years to recover.

http://www.achildshopefoundation.org

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Are you Cyber Savy? By Brandon Schmidt

O ver three fourths of the US population uses the Internet.

That means that even criminals are online. This truth has inspired a new wave of crimes, online scams. These cybercriminals prey on peoples’ weaknesses to get them to buy into bogus scams that steal the victims’ money , persona l and bank information, or get them to download programs containing computer viruses.

Many of the popular lures to reel in victims pertain to topics that people take to heart. Since the earthquake in Haiti, several scams have occurred asking people to donate money for relief aid to the shaken country. Any money donated to these false sites goes into the criminals pocket and does nothing to help Haiti. Other similar scams have occurred in the past in response to other natural disasters and tragedies. And with today’s unemployment rate, online users searching for jobs need to be wary. Watch out for work at home ads that seem too good to be true. Victims looking for a way to pay their bills have been duped into paying for a work-from-home “success kit” to help them make tons of cash with the push of a button.

As long as the world keeps spinning, new online scams will continue to develop. Don’t find out how to protect yourself the hard way. It can be hard to tell the real ads from the fake ones. Hopefully with a little education, our society will learn to watch for the red flags and avoid becoming victims of online crimes. Just remember what our parents taught us as children, “If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.”


Here is a list of tips to help you and your loved ones to avoid becoming victims of online scams: When working on the internet: • Never, ever give out or verify your passwords, bank information, personal infor-

mation, or social security number in response to an e-mail or pop-up. • Do not buy anything from e-mails you did not request. • Do not donate money to unknown charity organizations. • Be sure to research before you buy anything. • Know what you are buying and who you are giving your money to. • Do not buy vehicles or real estate if you cannot inspect it before you buy it or if a

face-to-face meeting with the seller ca not be arranged. • Never buy from ads that require you to wire-transfer funds immediately. • Watch for ads that seem too good of a deal to pass up. • Watch out for the sympathy or sad story ads; cybercriminals prey on peoples’

emotions to gain trust with the wary and to justify why they are offering such a great deal

If buying from an auction or online ad: • Verify the seller and their reputation. • Meet in a public place and at a time when other people will be around. • If the situation seems suspicious, or if the location changes unexpectedly, get out

immediately. • Tell other people where you are going and when you expect to return. • Bring a fully charged cell phone. • If you feel nervous, bring a friend, relative, or co-worker with you.

grams. DECA is organized around an ambitious goal: to

improve education and career opportunities for students interested in careers in management, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Programs and activities are tailored to the specific career interest of students and include tech-nical skills, basic scholastic and communication skills, human relations and employability skills, and a strong emphasis on economics and free enterprise. DECA pro-vides recognition and leadership activities directly re-lated to attainment of specific occupational and leader-ship skills.

D elta Epsilon Chi is the college division of DECA Inc. More than 14,000 students from 230 college

campuses participate in the organization. The institu-tions include community colleges, technical colleges, four–year colleges and universities.

Delta Epsilon Chi enhances the student's college experience by providing recognition and leadership ac-tivities directly related to academic study. Delta Epsilon Chi members are at various stages in their educational lives, enabling our members to fit into a variety of employment stages. Delta Epsilon Chi mem-bers may be: • Full-time students right out of high school • Experienced workers returning to school to change

careers, upgrade their skills or start a career after raising children

• Working full or part-time while going to school • Working on an Associate’s Degree with plans to

move on to a four - year college • Traditional students of four - year University pro-

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What is Rasmussen DECA?

Live Learn Lead… Rasmussen DECA

Local Chapter Activities are designed to increase social intelligence, develop leadership skills, enhance vocational understanding, and cultivate civic consciousness. Commu-nity service projects, internship opportu-nities with area businesses, and develop-ment of a school-based newspaper are just a few examples of how Rasmussen DECA links practical application with the theories of marketing learned in the classroom. Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) The annual Fall Leadership Conference brings members together to enhance their leadership skills and knowledge. Key workshops include enhancing creativity, developing a program of work, teamwork, and moti-vating others. State Career Development Conference (SCDC) North Dakota DECA's pre-mier event is the annual state conference. Each participant competes in a career interest competi-

Rasmussen DECA Activities tive event. Also available are individual and team project events. The excitement of state officer campaigns and elections, keynote speakers and multi-media pres-entations make this an event you don’t want to miss. International Career Development Conference (ICDC) The top three winners in each competi-

tive event category at SCDC travel to compete against the best and brightest from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Canada. This is the opportunity for the top DECA members to prove they are number ONE in their event. Over 7,000 members, advisors, and businesspeople attend each year in exciting cities such as Anaheim and Orlando. Competency Based Events

Competency based events are learn-ing activities designed to evaluate participants' skills and knowl-edge in marketing, management,

and entrepreneurship. In ef-fect, they are demonstra-

tions of occupational proficiency that

measure occupa-tional knowl-edge, creativ-ity, basic and a d v a n c e d thinking and communica-tion skills, and

m a t h e m a t i c s and technology.

1 3 T H E M O O S E P A P E R | M A R C H 2 0 1 0 DECA club members Tyson Rose, Courtney Page and Marie Davis

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February 1 at 4:30 pm ~ Dr. Scott McFall Dr. Scott McFall, hypnotist, author, national speaker, and owner presented a dynamic presentation on a common sense approach to entrepreneurship. From the stories of his physical challenges during childhood heart surgery to the powerful, cutting-edge communication skills Dr. McFall teaches today, were left with some valuable information to apply to our own personal and professional lives. You can learn more about Dr. McFall by visiting his website at www.mysteriatheater.com. February 21-22 ~ DECA State Career Development Conference This competitive event recognizes student achievement, and provides opportunities networking with peers, while testing your knowledge and skills as a DECA member. March 1 at 5:30 pm ~ Scott Woodmansee, Dakota Wizards Scott Woodmansee, Director of Game Operations, will be discussing what is necessary to create a winning basketball team. Drafting, development, and management of a team is challenging but very rewarding. Presentation begins at 5:30 pm in Room 111. Seating is limited. Door prize will be given away. April 2 at 1:00 pm ~ Community Spring Egg Hunt Join us for our first annual spring egg hunt. Family fun includes egg hunt, face painting, games, and activities for kids of all ages. There will be prizes, raffle, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. For more information contact Marie Davis at 226-1224. April 5 at 5:30 pm ~ Personal Self Defense and Safety Class Ernie Thurman, Director of Security at Medcenter One will be presenting principles, techniques, and skills for recognizing, reducing, and managing violent and aggressive behavior. Regardless of your age, size, or strength, you can create a win-win situation in difficult situations. Seating is limited. Self-defense key ring given to first 10 visitors.

DECA Meetings Wednesday at 1:00 pm Rasmussen Learning Center Officer List: DECA Advisor - Kathlene Thurman President -Aaron Seibel Vice President - Marlene Jasmann V.P. of Civic Awareness - Jessica Tester V.P. of Social Activities -Marie Davis Treasure -Kerry Hyland DECA’s open board positions: V.P. of Leadership Development V.P. of Membership Public Relations Manager Secretary If you are interested in becoming a member of DECA, please send an email to: [email protected] or call 527-6983.

All events are open to the public. Seating is limited so preregistration is required. Contact [email protected] If you have an event or speaker you would like to share with our students, please contact Kathlene Thurman: [email protected]

DECA Events

April 12 - 15 ~ Rasmussen DECA Spirit Week Spirit Week is a week packed with fun-filled events to promote our school pride. Each day of the week we will have a different theme highlighting the decades 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Start planning your attire now. There will be music, food, and contests throughout the week. April 12 ~ Chili Cook-off Join us for some awesome fun, amazing food, and an all around hootin’ hollerin’ good time. The aroma of competition chili will fill the air. The event will feature individuals or teams vying for the best chili ever. Come hungry and enjoy the challenge and excitement that will fill the air.

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Rasmussen Scavenger Hunt Bored? Don’t have anything to do today? See if you can unravel the mystery?

Here are the rules: 1. Please respect other people’s property! Return items the way you found it. 2. Clues do not require disturbing any staff or faculty member. 3. When finding a clue, put it back exactly where you found it so others can

find the treasure. 4. No loud voices or running through the building. Let the hunt begin... If you’re anything like us, you appreciate the exhilaration of a good scavenger hunt, complete with excellent clues, wrong turns, and a final treasure. So thanks for taking the time to check us out; we’re working hard to provide you with a collection of scavenger hunt clues, re-sources, ideas, games, and more.

Clue #1: Stiff is my spine and my body is pale but clearly you will find a milky way.

Glen’s Mystery Theater By Glen Philbrick

M any citizens of North Dakota are not aware of the last lynching in North Dakota.

Lynchings were common place throughout history up until the early 1900’s. A citizen could take the law into their own hands and hang someone with supervision of law enforcement for stealing a horse or a cow. Vigilantes often took the law into their own hands without worry of repercussions.

The last time a member of the Albert Haven family was seen alive was in February 9, 1930. The Albert Haven family lived near Shafer, a now abandoned town near present day Watford City.

A neighbor to the Haven family, Charles Bannon, claimed to have been asked by the Havens to look after their farm while they were out of state. Area citizens became suspicious when Charles Bannon sold livestock and land belonging to the Bannon family.

Please read next month’s excerpt regarding the last lynching in North Dakota.

Congratulations!

Tyson Rose

Winner of the ‘name our paper’ contest

Glen Philbrick

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Campus Activities • February 20 ~ Smartthinking The Smartthinking training session will be hosted by Glen Philbrick on campus at 11:00 am in room 103. • February 24 ~Glen’s Potluck 5:00 pm Student Lounge • March 6 ~ Research Tips Chandra Hirning will be conducting a training seminar that includes advanced research tips for Business Source Complete, Mergent Online, and Hoovers Company Profiles. This seminar will be held on campus at 10:00 am in room 103.

Rasmussen Clubs • Criminal Justice Club - Open to Rasmussen students interested in criminal justice. The Criminal Justice club is an exciting way to volunteer, fundraise, take trips, and more. You will be introduced to professionals in the field of Criminal Justice. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Nicole Buckmeier at 701-202-0545. • DECA Club - Open to all Rasmussen Students. Join a respected worldwide organization. Rasmussen DECA is focused on leadership and building college spirit. We have many fun events planned for 2010. Get involved today. Please contact, Aaron Seibel at 701-527-6983. • MLT Club - Open to all MLT students. The club allows students an opportunity to interact and share experience. Some of our activities have included blood drives, health fairs, and educating high school students about the laboratory field. Stay tuned for upcoming MLT club events. For more information please contact, Kali Hieb.

Fun Trivia 1 Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 2 Old Stuff Day 3 National Anthem Day 5 STOP the Clocks Day 6 Learn What Your Name Means Day 8 Be Nasty Day 9 Barbie’s Birthday 11 Johnny Appleseed Day 13 Open an Umbrella inside Day 14 National Potato Chip Day 15 Everything You Do Is Wrong Day 16 Everything You Do Is Right Day 19 National Agriculture Day 20 National Ravioli Day 22 National Goof-Off Day 23 National Chip & Dip Day 25 Waffle Day 29 Ntl Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

March Madness

A special THANK YOU to Ed Sargeant for your creative knowledge and expertise. You helped create a paper that proudly represents Rasmussen and our students. DECA TEAM

Why was the Animal Crackers box designed with a string handle? > The animal-shaped cookie treats were introduced in 1902 as a Christmas novelty--and packaged so they could be hung from Christmas trees. Which is the only state on the eastern seaboard to fall partially in the central time zone? > Florida. What is the definition of "zax"--the highest-scoring three-letter word possible in the game of Scrabble? > A zax is a tool for cutting and trimming roof slates. In Scrabble, it earns a minimum score of 19 points--and much more if one or more of the consonants is placed on a bonus square. What earthly creature has four "noses" and 3,000 tiny teeth? > The slug. What are Blue Professor, Bottle Imp, General Hooker, Tango Triumph, Walla Walls and Rat-Faced McDougal? > Flies used in trout fishing

By Jeannie Kraft

Ed Sargeant

• March 16-19 ~ Cram Jam Cram Jam will be hosted by Glen Philbrick in the mentor center during the following times: March 16th, 12:30-3:30 & 6:00-8:30 March 17th, 12:30-3:30 & 5:00-7:00 March 18th, 12:30-3:30 March 19th, 11:00-4:00

Rated: R Category: Sci-Fi/Horror Theater Release Date: September 25, 2009 Box Net: $10,261,085 Directed by: Christian Alvart Screen Writer: Travis Milloy Starring: Denis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Trave, Cung Lee

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Pandorum (2009)


T he movie starts in year 2174. Earth has become so overpopulated and resources exhausted that humans are

looking to space for an answer. A satellite has found an earth like planet 123 years away. A large spacecraft is constructed for the long journey, with contents similar to that of Noah’s Arc, as this ship is the last hope for humanity.

Fast forward as two astronauts, Lt Payton and Cpl. Bower, wake from hypersleep unable to remember their mission, names, or what they are supposed to do. At first, the ship seems dead, but they are far from alone. Genetic augmentation intended to help the 60,000 passengers adapt to the environment on the new planet has instead turned most of them into cannibalistic monsters.

They must move fast as Lt. Payton guides Cpl. Bower through the ship via radio transmitter. They have only minutes to reach the ships reactor and restart it before the ship dies and its contents, and all hope for humanity are lost.

A must see movie for sci-fi and horror fans alike. Creepy elements similar to Resident Evil, The Descent, and Alien are sure to keep you looking over your shoulder for what’s next and what-if’s.

Rated: R Category: Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller Theater Release Date: September 4, 2009 Box Gross: $37,424,450 Directed by: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Screen Writer: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Starring: Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Terry Crews

Gamer (2009)

While this particular film lacks a certain quality in the storyline, it is without a doubt one of the most action packed films I have seen in a while. Grossing nearly $40 Million worldwide, this film is based in a futuristic United States in which a business man has figured out a way for normal people to control prison death row inmates, and “play” them in an all out military battle. While there is a certain type of “love story” feel to the movie with the main character fighting to find his wife; overall, this movie is definitely a “blood and guts” type of film. If you are looking for a pure action flick to watch, this would be a film to seriously consider. I give this film an overall rating of 6 out of 10, as far as action flicks go. Written by: Tyler Nitschke

Films to watch for February 26, 2010 “Cop Out” (starring Bruce Willis) March 5, 2010- “Alice in Wonderland” (starring Johnny Depp) March 12, 2010- “Green Zone” (starring Matt Damon) March 12, 2010- “Greenberg” (starring Ben Stiller) Movie release dates taken from (http://boxofficemojo.com/schedule/)

By Brandon Schmidt

By Tyler Nitschke

http://boxofficemojo.com/schedule/

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