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28 Culture ClubYour inside scoop on what to watch, wear and listen to this
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EditorsLetter
As I look back on my freshmen year, which wasnt too long ago, I can
honestly say I was a little freaked out. Ever since I can remember I had itstuck in my head that I was never going to grow up but guess what, I grew
up and everything changed.
After graduation I said my good-byes to my family, who were moving to
Virginia at the time, and settled in to my new world; college life. I would be
on my own from there on out, not literally but you get the idea.
The first day of school was definitely nerve-racking, I remember sitting in
my first class and having a mini heart-attack as the teacher described what
the school year would consist of. So much was running through my head,
like whether or not this was what I wanted to do and how it was all worth it
in the end. Even with all this in my head, I stuck to my guns and weathered
it out and now Im due to graduate soon and transfer to KU.I guess the moral of the story is that good things come to those who wait,
my advice as an upperclassman and a former freshman is to stay positive,
dont give up and dream big.
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BREAKINGcharacter
StressYou awake to the annoyingbuzz of your alarm. Youhesitate. Get up? Go back tosleep? Which do you choose?
After all, you just pulled an all
nighter and the thought of rushing
to class and looking like a zombie
isnt that attractive.
You wonder, was going to
college the right choice? Sadly, most
students do not realize that it is an
essential start to ones career and life
plans until long after theyveleft col-
lege and worked in the real world.
My community college years
were the best years of my life, it was
fun, made lots of life long friends.
Kate Covington, the residential life
coordinator remembers college. I
studied enough to get by, I wasntthe best example of a good student,
but I made it.
Sure, college is ungodly stress-
ful. In this world of tension and hair
pulling shenanigans, one quickly
forgets that he does not simply come
to college and expect to be handed
a diploma. No one is going to say
Congratulations, youre ready for
the real world because you learned
quantum physics.
Covington continues Its a life
lesson. Part of the reason you come
to college is to learn, and you learn
a lot. Students have to learn how
to share, how to get along, even
some student have to learn respect.
College is a privilege.
The entire college experience is
meant to be that, an experience.
What one does with this experi-
ence is up to the individual, wheth-
er that means partying it up or
nerding it up, the choice is yours.
One way some students help keep
their stress levels in check is mak-ing a to-do list. Hunter Rowland a
chemistry major can attest to that.
I make a to-do list and I have my
daily schedule written down and set
out so I know what I need to do.
During lunch or any free time,
most students who live on campus
can be found in the Beth Tedrow
Student Center.
It is here that students who live on
campus can indulge in all aspectsof their choosing, whether thats
nding a bite to eat or shooting
some pool or even nding a quiet
place to study.
Michah Kasriel head of the
Student Center says this building is
meant to be a safe place for students
to meet their friends to relax and re-
lieve stress. Each Thursday before
nals we have free massages every
semester.
For those in school for the
academic performance, the library
is also a hot spot for gathering.
While in the library, students can
utilize their vast collection of books
and resources that will denitely
make the difference between an F
on the next test and an A+.
While in the Comprehensive
Learning Center, the rst thing
noticed is the amount of quiet.
We promote an area with an
atmosphere that is conducive tolearning at the CLC. We try to
go to any means to help a person
solve their problems says Caitlin
Kinsey, Para educator at the CLC
and the for most person in charge
when Trent and Janice are out of
the building.
Along with these resources, the
Facto
I wasnt the
best example ofa good student,
but I made it.
We try to go
to any means to
help a
person solve
their problem
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Student Support Service Cen-
ter provides answers for fund-
ing, including nancial aid and
on-campus jobs.Filling out a scholarship or
federal aid is not complicated. Some
understand it better than others,
but for those who dont were here
to help says student nancial aid
director Kathleen Blau.
Being in college can be over-
whelming. And if you feel this way,
youre not alone.
The second week of schoolI got sick and I had to miss an
entire week of class, said Alisha
Alvarado, a Ulysses freshman. I
had to go back to all of my classes
and try to get all of my work done
and Im still not done yet. Its been
pretty rough.
Most students agree that
college is a completely different
environment in terms of expecta-
tions placed on students.
Yet the college culture is also
more laid back. With classes in onepart of the day, then a break be-
tween classes then back to classes,
it leaves a lot of room to relax after
that killer test. Then its right back
at it after lunch.
And herein lies the irony. More
demands. More freedom. The
combination forces many college
students to be more self-disciplined.
QMeet Stef, shes a fresh-
man this year from Hois-
ington, Kan. And is a Nurs-
ing major. Stef is doing all right in college,
despite having more issues than the average
student. Shes a single mother as well as
in the middle of a big change of residence.
Breakaway recently caught up with her to
ask her how things are.
Q. Tell us how you are.
A. Well things are ok, everyonesays high school and college are
different and that college is harder
but it really isnt, except for English
class.
Q. Why is that?
A.Its just really time consumingwriting essays.
Q. So time is something that youvalue then? (Joke)
A. (Laughs) yeah it is, with mebeing at work and school and with
my son I enjoy my time.
Q. Hows that going for you?
A. Its going good so far thereare some days that are better then
others. Like this morning my son
got sick but I had to be here.
Sorry about that Stef .
Mathew Parrott, Garden City, studies while listening to his favorite music. Music is
how he maintains his focus as well as keeping his stress in check.
Its more staying
on top of yourself
than anything
else really.
&A
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LIVING GUIDE: 12 DOS AND DONTS
COLLEGE
design by Allyson MatureyGUIDE
Tips & tricks on how to stay cool in schoolCrossing the lineDont ever go on a date with your
roommates boyfriend.
Annalisa Benal, Racine, Wis.
Judgmental
Dont judge your roommate. Be open tomeeting new people. You never know, they
might end up being your best friend for life.
All-nighterDont keep your roommate up late.
I did have a roommate for a while and
he would always keep me up all night and
in the morning I couldnt get up because
I was too tired. He would keep me up till
2 and I wanted to go to bed at 11:30.
Dakota Jacobs, Plains, Kan.
Clean FreakDo clean up after yourself.
Think about it, you wouldnt
want to deal with messes
from other people, so why
would they want to put up
with your messes? Be courteous.
Space jammedDont get up into their personal space.
If they have something wrong and they want
to talk about it they will tell you that they want
to talk about it. Just let them have their space.Shelby Honstead, Healy, Kan.
B.F.F.LDont expect to become best friends.
If you go in expecting to be friends, things
might not turn out the way you want. Adjust
your expectations to be more realistic.
Creeper statusDont get into your roommates
stuff and dont be a creep.Shannae Carman, Holcomb, Kan.
Be open. . .Do be open to new experiences, cultures
and ways of life. Your roommate wont
be exactly like you. Embrace differences
and learn more about them and how they
do things. Make it a fun experience!
Karmas a b****Dont gossip about your roommate. You
live together and whatever you say will
get back to them some way or another.
Communication is keyDo communicate. Communication would
probably be the biggest thing because
you dont really know much about the
people when you come to school here.
Martez Mason, St. Louis, Mo.
Sharing is caringDo be willing to share things. It wouldnt
be a bad idea to share food, clothing,
school supplies, etc. As long as every-
one agrees on it. Just talk about what
can be shared and what is off-limits.
Party favorDo hold your roommates hair back
when they are puking in the toilet.
Jesus Holguin, Leoti, Kan.
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Money Management Join a credit union. Dont just sign up for a
random bank giving away T-shirts or frisbees
at registration. Track down a credit union,
or do some research into online banks.
Pay your bills on time. Its surprising
how many people lose track of things.
If you pay bills as they arrive, you wont
have to worry about forgetting them.
Organization and Planning Use a notebook and track your spending.Good records will prevent you from get-
ting overdrawn at the bank or charging
more than your credit limit. This habit will
also help you detect spending patterns.
Create a budget. Nothing fancy just at the
start of the month, estimate how much mon-
ey youll receive and decide where it needs to
go. Remember: you dont need to spend it all.
Campus Life Cars are expensive: gas, maintenance, insur-
ance, registration, parking. Live without
a car. Stick close to campus. Learn to use
mass transit or find a friend who has a car.
Take advantage of campus activities. Attend
movie parties. Participate in intramurals.
Support the sports teams. Attend lecture
series. Get the most from your student ID!
Personal Life Stay active. A healthy body costs farless to maintain than an unhealthy one.
You dont have to do much to avoid
gaining weight. A walk around cam-
pus each day will probably do it.
Limit vices. Beer and cigarettes are ex-
pensive. They also screw with your body
and mind. Theres nothing wrong with a
drink or two, but dont go overboard.
Decision Making Make smart choices. You can do anything you
want, but you cant do everything you want.
Decide whats important to you, and pursue
that. And remember to leave time for yourself.
Making Money Spend less than you earn.
Dont earn much?
Then dont spend
much. If yourspending and income
are roughly even, you
have two choices: earn
more or spend less.
FINANCIAL GUIDE: MONEY TIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
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HEALTHY RECIPES
DINNER
CHILIRUBBED STEAKS2 servings
Time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces 1/2-inch-thick steaks,
such as rib-eye, trimmed of fat
and cut into 2 portions
1 TSP chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST TACOS1 serving
Time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 corn tortillas
1 TBS salsa
2 TBS shredded
reduced-fat
Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup liquid egg
substitute, such
as Egg Beaters
LUNCH
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH1 serving
Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 TBS BBQ sauce
2 TSP light ranch dressing
1 small whole-wheat sandwich bun
1 leaf romaine lettuce
PREPARATIONCombine chicken, carrots and BBQ
sauce in a bowl. Spread ranch
dressing on the bun. Top with the
chicken mixture and lettuce.
PREPARATION
Top tortillas with salsa and cheese.Heat in microwave for 30 seconds.
Coat a small nonstick skillet with
cooking spray. Heat over medium
heat, add egg substitute and cook
until eggs are cooked, about 90
seconds. Divide eggs
between the tacos.
1 TSP extra-virgin olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, diced
2 TSP lime juice
1 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
PREPARATION
Sprinkle sides of steak with chilipowder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Heat oil in a medium skillet on
medium-high heat. Add steaks and
cook, turning once, 1-2 minutes per
side for medium-rare. Transfer the
steaks to a plate, cover with f oil and
let rest while you make the salsa.
Add tomatoes, lime juice andremaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to
the pan and cook, stirring often,
until tomatoes soften, about 3
minutes. Remove from heat, stir
in cilantro and any accumulated
juices from the steaks. Serve
steaks topped with the salsa.
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As technology changes
the way we consume
information, so too
does GC3 Media
volving
story, photos & design by Jacqueline Majalca
It started with the Broncbuster
yearbook, which morphed into
Breakaway, a full-color, feature
magazine. Then The Silhouettedebuted
in 1995, followed by its online site,
cybersilhouette.com in 1998.
And as technology and information
consumption has evolved, so too has
the college student media operations.Launched last month, eGC3Media.
com features news from the Silhouette
newspaper, the Breakaway magazine
along with digital content such as
video, slide shows, and audio creat-
ed by diverse visual communication
classes.
The idea behind having a website
has been in development for a num-
ber of years. In fact, in 1998 student
media launched cybersilhouette.com,a website produced by the newspaper
staff. It only published photos and
stories and was active until last year,
said Laura Guy, instructor and student
media coordinator.
However, students enrolled in a
Media Field Study course took on the
task of converging the departments
products into one online site.
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Students
Allyson
Maturey,
Angie
Haflich
and Jesus
Lozoya ex-
periment
withFlash
Builder
to create
dynamic
advertise-
ments.
I think that the
website will provide
more readers within
the newspaper
and magazine.
I dont think it would
replace them.
Jesus LozoyaSilhouette editor
Originally made up of four mem-
bers; Jesus Lozoya, Allyson Maturey,
Hugo Castruita and Angie Haich
under the instruction of Guy, they cre-
ated the website hosted by College
Publisher.
The website provides daily news,
feature stories, sports videos, event
coverage, and slideshows.
One feature of the website is that
you can read the newspaper and the
magazine as if they were something
you can pick up and ip the pages.Viewers can also purchase pictures.
The site also incorporates and uses
social media such as Facebook, Twitter
and Google+.
I use social media because I can
stay in touch with my family and
friends. I also can nd out whats going
on in the world Andrea Anitllon
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Stage FrighThe GCCC campus
theater group is ready
and set to say break a
leg as this years productions get
underway. The cast undertakes
three plays this year directed by Phil
Hoke, Drama professor and enthu-
siast.
The rst [production] will be
Seven Deadly Sins, written byThorton Whilde. Opening night
was on October 20th and ran
through the 23rd, with college night
being the 20th
Hoke and his acting troupe of
students seem very excited to see
this production come to life by
means of their own talent. The
students have been working hard to do
everything from costume designs and
making to stage building, set piece
construction, musical score, just about
everything involved with the play is
done by the students.
Heather Kochiver, a general
studies student and actor/stage-
hand for the play says that it [the
play] was a challenge due to it be-
ing an ensemble type of production
so everyone had to pull their own
weight, but it was a really fun timeon the staff, theyre like a second
family to me.
Not only did this piece help
cement the bond between the dif-
ferent players and their acting back-
grounds but it offered a chance for
the actors to broaden their acting
horizons so to speak. The process
we have is very methodical but very
by the same token we try to apply
as much creativity as we can Hoke
says.
The production was only cast by
about 14 and 7 different acts to ll,
everyone got a chance to develop
beyond being just actors. Heather
also attested this was a great op-
portunity to sort of do more as an
actor since I was 3 characters in one
production.
Each person involved with the-
ater needs to be an everybody per-
son. Hoke reinforces students
have to be actors, carpenters, stage-
hands, everything in other words.
Theater is as much about the
play coming together as writing a
magazine is creating everything
from the ground up. Everything
and anything is done from an ideawhich then transforms into the set-
ting or mood. Describing such a
powerful emotion or act of being a
player is next to impossible
Itd be like trying to describe
the feeling of being in a race car
to someone that has never been in
such a thing attested Hoke and
several of his actors. What we do
as far as being in theater, we create
a world within a world and take the
audience on a journey.
Story & design by Harley Torres
Itd be like trying to
describe the feeling of
being in a race car tosomeone that has never
been in such a thing
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A world within a world; Inception has
got nothing on this.
Justin Godwin, Liberal, Kan., Nancy Wright, Holcomb, Kan., And Chase Lumley, Sublette, Kan., Exchange a look of confusion as
they portray characters Roger, Dianna, and Black in the final act of Seven Deadly Sins .
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ceBREAKER
Move?
I would start a conversation with this person,
find out his interests and see if Im interested in
the same things. Possibly I would say Hey do you
want go hang out sometime? Or I will be like Um,
I been wanting to ask you something um I real-
ly like you do you want to be more then friends,
something serious? -Arely Navarrete, Sharon Springs, Kan.s
Have a friendship, try to give him all the attention.
Know what he likes, let him know that you care
about him. Then when you have him in front of you
tell him how exactly you feel. Tell him that you cant
look at him like a friend. It worked for me
-Gabriela Flores, Garden City
After a couple weeks of talking, take her to dinner.
After diner take her home, be a gentleman. Then
pop the question can I be your boyfriend?
-Eliseo Arreola, Dodge City
I get her attention, let her know that I like her. Then
ask if she has a boyfriend, if she does not then ask
her out, go to eat or movies keep it simple. After
that go in for the kill, kiss her. The next day ask her if
she wants to be your girlfriend.
-Jose Rincon, Deerfield,Kan.
What's YourIs it difficult for you to ask someone out?Does the thought of rejection paralyzeyou? Find out how these studentsovercame their fears and scored a date...
Do something detailed for her, for example take her
out to eat, or cook for her, or have a little gift not
overwhelming like a little bracelet or flowers. Then
explain to her that you would like to share more mo-
ments with her in your life and that you would like
her to be part of it.
-Erick Lozano, Garden City
photos & design by Jacqueline Majalca
Lee Perkins, Garden City, tries to impress Cassy
Vanhaaren, Saginaw, Mo., with his artistic skills.
Ethan Prochaska, Glasco, Kan., and Arely Navarrete,Sharon Springs, Kan., reading a good book together.
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After talking to this person and being really good
friends, try to go out somewhere like to the movies,
or dinner. If you feel like you want to be more than
friends then ask Hey do you want to be more thanfriends and if its okay with him then cool, if not then
just stay friends.
-Daisy Perea, Syracuse, Kan.
First, be friends with him, then go out do some-
thing fun like go to the movies or a basketball
game. When you feel that it is the right time to
ask him then just ask if he wants to go out with
you. -Anonymous
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Cassie Rupp started out justlike most rst-time college
students at GCCC. Scared
shitless.
Coming here was scary, but it
was the best decision I have ever
made, Rupp said.
Rupp, the daughter of Kendal
and Maraline Clark of Dighton,
Kan., and Lance and Jeanne
Rupp of Garden City, was raised
and graduated from high schoolin the small town of Dighton.
I grew up in a town without a
movie theatre, without a stoplight,
without a McDonalds and with-
out a Wal-Mart, she said.
After high school, Rupp said
she realized she probably needed
to start stepping it up.
I just wanted to do better than
what everybody from Dighton
thought I could, she said.
However attending a big uni-
versity was not something she was
comfortable doing.
I was too scared to go from
Dighton to Garden City, she
said. I could not have handled
a university, I would have locked
myself up in my room and cried.That is where GCCC came
into play.
I still remember that visit,
said Laura Guy, instructor and
student media coordinator. She
came with her parents. They
talked about what she thought
she wanted to do and I remember
telling her I promised to always
challenge her. She didnt blink. I
saw something in her that told meshed thrive under pressure.
When she rst started working
in student media, Rupp said she
was terried of everything.
Writing stories was like the
scariest thing I have ever done
and talking to people was horri-
fying, Rupp said. But Ive never
really been challenged like I was
when I came here and I still dont
think I have been.
Rupp, who eventually became
editor of the college newspaper,
worked with the rest of the student
staff to set goals, and winning the
Apple award was at the top of
their list. The Apple is the award
presented to student publications
that win the Best of Show dur-ing the annual College Media
Association (CMA) spring confer-
ence held in New York City. In
March 2007, The Silhouette won.
We just rallied together as a
staff, we just kind of kicked-ass
and made it our goal to do it, to
win an award and to prove every-
body wrong, Rupp said.
For Guy, it was the most exhila-
rating experience she said she hasever had as an adviser.
When I heard them announce
it, it was like, did they really just
say Garden City Community Col-
lege, The Silhouette? Guy said.
It was like winning a Pulitzer.
While attending GCCC, Rupp
said the most important thing she
ever learned was that, When-
ever you are really, really scared
of something you should probably
just jump on it right then, because
it is probably going to be the best
thing you ever did.
After graduating from GCCC,
Rupp transferred to the Univer-
sity of Kansas where she earned
a journalism degree in strategic
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Q: You didnt have any communication
with friends and family during the filming
of the show. How was that?
A: I didnt mind it that much. There was
a confessional in the house where we
could go and spill out all of our feelings.
Q: What was it like to be a part of the
show?
A: it was shocking to me; I never really
liked or watched reality shows.
Q: How was the filming like?
A: You literally wake up in the morning
you get your mic on and there are peo-
ple in the house with cameras all day
long, every day just filming your life.
Q: What did you and the other girls do in
spare time?
A: We painted our nails like twenty
times a day, we would go out to the end
of the pier and tan and we ate a lot.
Q: How was it competing against twenty-
two other girls for a guy?
A: I made some of the best friends while
doing the show. It was the weirdest
thing dating the same guy your friends
are, but you try not to talk about it.
Q: What was Tribble like?
A: It was weird because I watched sea-
son one so I knew so much about him
and it was weird knowing all this stuff
about him but he doesnt know any-
thing about me.
Q: So, how has this changed your dating
style?
A: I like to play hard to get but in this sit-
uation you cant do that. I have a more
open mind now and Im more okay now
with sharing my feelings.
Top: Rupp attended and helped organize the taping of
The Price is Right with the KU Alumni Group of Orange
County. BL: While her parents were in California for a vis-
it, Rupp took them to see the Hollywood sign. BR: Rupp
celebrating the KU Victory in 2008.
communications. While attending
KU, she was chosen to be the cover
girl for the 2009 Women of KU cal-
endar. After getting excited about
the prospect of being in the calen-
dar, Rupp learned that it most likely
would not go to print because of a
lack of sponsors.
Rupp, drawing on her marketing
background, stepped in and askedthe owner of the calendar if she
could try obtaining sponsorships.
I have never sold anything in
my life, I had no idea what I was do-
ing, she said. But when in doubt,
act like you know what youre doing.
Pretend like you know what youre
doing and talk like you know what
youre doing.
Rupp said she made a sheet list-
ing the benets of being a sponsor of
the calendar and began calling bars
and restaurants. She even called
Samys Spirits and Steakhouse in
Garden City. They agreed to be a
sponsor and the KU calendar girls
traveled from Lawrence to attend a
calendar signing hosted by Samys.
This all happened within twoweeks and so we ended up being
able to print the calendar, she said
After graduating from KU, Rupp
said she decided to move to Califor-
nia.
I always thought that drive to
Lawrence was too far, but whoa,
joked her mother, Maraline.
Rupp said she packed up some
QACassie Rupp answers questions
about Sweet Home Alabama.
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Rupp and her friends in LA attended an event for the launch of the HTC Status at Par-
amount Pictures. Later that night they attended a private Usher concert. TR: Rupp
and her friends Cassie Cardelle and Kristina Kraus promote the show Sweet Home
Alabama at Huntington Beach, California. BR: The 2007 GC3 Media staff posed with
the Apple Award everywhere they went while in New York City.
clothes, loaded her car and drove to
California without really knowing
anyone or having a job. When she
rst arrived, she said she wanted to
get into marketing and advertising,
but after a few jobs in the eld she
decided it wasnt for her. She was
bored.It just wasnt for me, but it
opened up a bunch of other doors
and I started working for myself,
Rupp said.
She began doing what she refers
to as a bunch of random things in-
cluding promotional modeling and
freelance journalism, including en-
tertainment reporting for Metacafe
during Comic-Con International.I still keep in contact with them
so when they have big events they
will call me up and have me cover
them, she said.
However, Rupp didnt stray too
far from working in publicity and
marketing, the eld she rst set out
to work in when she moved to Cali-
fornia. Only now, Rupp markets
and networks herself 24-7 to get to
know people who will hire her. So
far Rupp said doing that has beenone of the hardest things for her.
I dont have a rule book or hand-
book, something telling me what to
do every day, she said. Instead she
has to gure it out all on her own.
And guring it out, she has.
Rupps networking abilities land-
ed her a spot on Country Music
Televisions hit reality dating show,
Sweet Home Alabama.Rupp said she was approached by
someone in a bar who was hosting
casting calls for the show. After the
initial casting, Rupp said she had to
undergo a series of interviews and a
selection process. After the cast was
selected, lming began in Fairhope
Ala., for the eight-episode show
which lasted a little over a month
with the rst episode airing Oct. 20
It was actually really cool. It was
crazy; I mean if you guys watch theshow you will know, she said.
Rupp said she learned some im-
portant lessons while taping the
show.
A bad reputation proceeded sev-
eral of the girls who were part of the
cast. Rupp said had she been able
to Google them, she would have
learned that one had been voted
Americas number one hated per-son on E! News, and she most likely
would not have taken time to get to
know the real side of their story.
You literally just have to get to
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heSIDELINESknow them and know their side of the
story and that was so cool to not be able
to judge these girls, she said. You cant
judge a book by its cover, but you cant
judge a book by its back cover or by
reading the reviews or talking to your
friend to get their outlook on the book.You have to take the time to read it your-
self to get your own impression on it.
With taping of the show complete and
now airing, Rupp said she has some time
to think about what she will do next.
I think this is just the beginning for
wherever she wants to go. She is an in-
credibly strong person. Shes very smart
and shes gorgeous, Katrina Lowry,
Rupps sister, said. I think that those are
all the perfect things to take you wher-ever you want to go. Whatever she wants
to do, shes going to do it and shes going
to be successful at it.
Rupp said she is going to talk to people
she knows in the industry in Los Angeles
and fgure out what she needs to do now.
I am honestly at a loss right now be-
cause I have always kind of known what
the next step was and with this I have
no idea. I have no idea what to expect,
where to go, or what to do with it.
Rupp said her ultimate dream is to
become a one-person industry like Ryan
Seacrest. So she constantly researches
what Seacrest is tweeting, putting on his
website and how he markets himself. She
said she wants to fgure out how he start-
ed and what his frst step was.
For someone who was a self-pro-
claimed shy person, Rupp has continued
to build on the lessons she has learned,conquered her fears and accomplished
goals she never could have imagined.
Anybody who wants to get anywhere
in life better learn to market themselves
and not wait for somebody else to knock
on the door to offer them a job, Guy said.
Take a page from Cassies playbook
get out there and make it happen.
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odays television programming thrives on the illu-
sion of reality. Audiences tune in to watch men
and women search for love on shows like ABCspopular series, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Other shows promise fame and fortune as contestants
use their singing, dancing or quirky talents.
Some shows take us inside the homes of famous
people where we are drawn in by their extravagant
lives, such as Keeping up with the Kardashians. Or
there are the shows about strangers who move into a
house together, where they party and fght like theres
no tomorrow, hence Jersey Shore.
In fact, in an AP-TV Guide poll, 82 percent of peo-
ple said these shows are either totally made up or
mostly distorted.
This begs the questions, just how real is reality TV?
When Cassie Rupp, former GCCC student, paid a visit
to GC3 Media following the premiere of the second
season of the reality dating show, Sweet Home Ala-
bama, she told us what production on a reality show
was really like.
Reality show life is pretty close to real life, but it is
literally a dream world, Rupp
said.
Although she couldnt give usall the details, Rupp shared just
enough to help us realize what
we see isnt always what is hap-
pening.
When it comes to whether or
not the shows are scripted, Rupp
said that in the case of Sweet
Home Alabama, there were no
scripts on the show whatsoever.
I was like oh yea, they are
going to set things up, they are
going to do this and that, but
they really did not do any of
that. Everything happened on
its own. So that was really cool,
Rupp said.
And what about appearances?
Who makes sure they look fabu-
lous? Do they do their own hair and make-up? Sadly,
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this part of the show was not as realistic as most prob-
ably thought.
We did have hair and makeup and wardrobe there,
so we had help. There was a room upstairs that was just
full of clothes, so many clothes, she said.
Rupp readily admits to needing assistance when it
came to dressing for the show.I needed help with wardrobe every day. They never
liked my clothes, she said with a laugh.
And with such fabulous styles to choose from, did she
get to keep any of it?
If it was Converse, Stetson, or Wrangler and if we
wore it on camera, we got to keep it, she said.
Wardrobe aside, Rupp also came away with life-long
friendships.
We seriously bonded so much in that short amount
of time because you are thrown into this crazy situation
and it sounds so stupid to be like Yeah, I went on a
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Taking their
craft seriously,
students practice
1,500 hoursbefore they style
A cosmetologist isnt just someonewho cuts hair, they also are trained
to practice in every type of beauty
care ranging
from hair treat-
ments to facials,
and of course,
nail treatments.
Students in the
colleges cosme-
tology program
spend more time
training than your
most community college students.
According to the Kansas Board
of Cosmetology, to be a licensed
cosmetologist one needs to ob-
tain 1,500 hours of class time and
training. Thats nearly eight times stylist: Ashlee Beamodel: Kalli Palen
story, photo & design by Thomas Mendoza
This is what
my hands weremade to do,
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Garden City
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Sharing makeup with your
friends is like trading germs.
Fact.As much as youd love to try yourfriends new lip gloss, makeup applicators and
brushes pick up entirely too much bacteria.
Just pick up your own makeup, and make sure
the makeup stores you buy from clean the
products they use to test on customers.
Obsessive face washing can
eliminate acne.
Fiction.We know it seems backward, but
over-washing your face will dry it out and
remove natural oils, which will put your
face into over-oil production mode. Make
sure to washing your face twice a day
Waxing or shaving will make my
hair grow back thicker.
Fiction.Contrary to popular belief, shaving and
waxing will not make hair grow back thicker.
Avocados can make a great skin mask.
Fact.Sounds weird, but it works! Mash one
ripe avocado and mix it with a little bit of
lemon juice. Apply this mask to your f ace and
neck for an over-the-counter toner/firmer.
Cucumbers will help de-puff your eyes.
Fact.Cucumbers can do the trick and so c
anything thats cold and can be easily applied tyour eyes. Just make sure to limit the applica-
tion to about five minutes for optimal results.
Chocolate makes you break out.
Fiction.Chocolate wont
cause a breakout, but it is
true that a poor diet
can irritate your skin,
so try to limit your
chocolate cravings!
Your cell phone
can make
you break out.
Fact. Okay this is gross,
but cell phones are
premiere breeding
grounds for germs.
Some experts say the
average cell phone has
more germs than door-
knobs and even toilet seats
1. Shaping your nails
Always cut and file nails with an emery board into the
desired shape
2. Moisturize
Use lotion twice a day, especially after washing your hands
3. Cuticle maintenance
Use cuticle oil around the nail for healthy cuticles
4. Underneath the nail
Clean under the free edge of
your nail with an orangewood stick
5. Strengthening and stain prevention
Apply a nail strengthener to make your nails
stronger and also to prevent staining of the nail
more than what a student work-
ing on a 64-credit-hour associates
degree spends in the classroom.
Kendall Knobee commutes from
Leoti, Kan., every morning to at-
tend class for nine and a half hours.It is tough, Knobee said.
You are here more than you
are with your own family.
She said she deals with the pres-
sure by reminding herself that she is
almost done and keeps busy with her
requirements when she
is not on the oor.
Students spend 300 hours on
theory, learning everything from
electricity to electrology.I like the hands-on learning in
theory and I like the actual salon
feel, Stefani Prieto, Holcomb, Kan.,
said. I like dealing with clients
Once they meet the minimum
requirements for theory-based learn-
ing, they can begin working with
clients. For Amanda Herrera, her frst
client proved to be more of a chal-
lenge than what she was prepared for.It was scary at frst because she
didnt speak any English, so I had
to talk Spanish the entire time,
Herrera said. But she helped me
relax because she was relaxed..
Co-instructors Pati Pfenniger and
Guille Hinde use Pivot Point curricu-
lum, which focuses on traning stu-
dents to have an art istic point of view.
We dont want to be like a cookie
cutter school where everyone hasthe same haircuts, says Hinde.
The instructors serve as men-
tors to their students as well.
I really feel like they are
my kids, Hinde said.
I love being an instructor because
of the industry, Pfenniger said.
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Under the direction of new head coach Rob Lutz
the Lady Busters volleyball team has made improve-
ments. Although fans didnt see it on the scoreboard in
terms of wins and losses, Lutz said he could denitely
notice the teams growing strength in practice.
Athletic Director Bob Larson announced Rob Lutz
as the head volleyball coach of the Lady Bronbusters
June 9, 2010. Lutz spent the previous three years as
executive director and master coach of the GA5 vol-
leyball club in Suwanee, Ga. Lutz has trained six U.S.
National Team members as well as one Olympic goldmedalist.
With a season record of 1-33 and 0-14 in the confer-
ence, the Lady Busters tried to remain focused on their
determination. They took three teams to ve sets, how-
ever, they came up short of wins.
I thought this was a season that watched us get bet-
ter by where our effort and skill level was from day one
We kept progressing and getting stronger by the end of
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movies:The SitterWhat kind of job do you find when
taking a break from college? Why
baby sitting of course! Though
not all baby sitting jobs end up
with you running from two drug
dealers in New York City, this is
what Noah has to deal with in the
new comedy The Sitter. From the
director of Pineapple Express, this
movie is a must-see this holiday
season. Of course this comedy
wouldnt be complete without the
help from Jonah Hill. The Sitterwil
be out in theaters December 9.
After delaying his release date,
Drake is finally ready to let theworld hear what could be his best
album yet. Drizzy as they call him,
has been hard at work with Cash
Money Records releasing singles
Marvins Room and Headlines
already topping the charts and
his most recent Make Me Proud
featuring the one and only Nicki
Minaj. In an interview with MTV,
the big boss of Young MoneyRecords Lil Wayne, praises Drake
on his new album. I dont know
nothing else out there that can
touch it, including my stuff. That
kid is on another planet. Drakes
new album Take Carewas released
November 15.
music:
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TV:Beavis andButt-Head
Their back! The infa-
mous duo is ready to
take over MTV once
again. With their first new season since 1997,
some of you might be wondering if the guys
have been upgraded or modified to Beavis
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it 14 years ago. With a whole new genera-
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are sure to state their opinion on what our
modernized world has come to. Already tak-
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