THE NOVA STAR - NOVA - Eastern Kentucky University

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NSCS 2
IPHONE 3
STUDENT
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JANE TINSLEY 7
ADVICE 8
ART 9
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THE NOVA STAR
STUDENT EDITOR:SABRINA MOORE
December Edition
NOVA Newsletter team: Right to left: Stephanie Moore
(co-editor), Tori Johnson (co-editor), Jen Caudill, Rebecca
Banks, Brittney Dykes, Sammy Steele, Tatum Cantrell,
Samantha Salyer, Kayla Banks, and Torrie Reeves.

THE NOVA STAR
NOVA STUDENTS HONORED
The National Society of
Collegiate scholars recently
inducted three NOVA
participants in their Honors
Society. Sabrina Moore, Amber
Moberly, Starlina Brown, and our
very own Stephen Haggerty was
inducted as an honorary
member.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Meredith Veech
wins the $1,000
SAEOPP
scholarship!
Congrats
Meredith!!
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The president of NSCS is
Cheyenne Croney who is also a
NOVA participant. In addition,
Sabrina Moore has been elected
as the Vice President of Public
Relations. We wish them all the
best in their academic
endeavors.
NOVA FALL 2012 GRADUATES
This fall, 12 NOVA students will
be graduating. Those students
are Stephanie Barnett, Ashley
Coffman, Chadwick Dale,
Brittany Hunley, Jonathan King,
Jamie McHone, Hannah Phillips,
Alethea Price, Samantha
Ratcliffe, Chanee Roberts,
Shayna Runyan, and Samantha
Toy. Congratulations!

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TOP FREE iOS APPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
By: Samantha Salyer
1. Career Quiz (Madison College. Education) Maybe you’re Undecided? Maybe you’re
questioning your major? This app asks you a series of questions such as activities,
personal qualities, and potential fields that you may be interested in.
2. Rate My Professors (MTV Networks. Education) Every semester we’re bombarded with
the task of registration. After you figure out what classes to choose, you have to go
through the entire process again to figure out what professor would be best for you. This
app offers reviews and ratings for many professors from real students.
3. College Packing List (Slug Books, LLC. Productivity) As a college student you’re probably
running to and from home all the time with weekends & breaks, making it super easy to
forget things. This app gives you a list of everything you could ever think of and provides
options to create your own lists and items.
4. Pocket Schedule Free (Blue Tags. Productivity) One for the busy or forgetful students!
This app has a lot to offer including month and day schedules, assignments with due dates
and priority levels, tasks, and courses.
5. Grades 2 (Tapity, Inc. Education) You’ve probably wondered what you need to get on
assignments to get your goal grade? This app calculates it for you! You put in the number
of and weight/points for exams, quizzes, and assignments along with a target overall grade
and it will tell you what you need to get on every assignment to achieve your grade!
Other apps to checkout: iStudiez Lite, inClass, Amazon Student, & Chegg.
Waffle Desserts By Jen Caudill
Have you ever gone to Powell and wondered what treat you could whip up
upstairs? Well, recently Samantha Steele and I, Jen Caudill, came up with a
perfect dessert. Make your waffle the way you normally would. Once it’s
done, go over to the ice-cream station and fill a cup of ice cream of your
choosing (I personally go with the Choco-vanilla swirl). Take an extra cup
and fill it with your favorite cereal (Cocopuffs are amazing for this). Then,
go back to the waffle station. Spread a little of the cream cheese or peanut
butter on it. Then spread your ice-cream generously on it. After, spray
some whipped cream and apply the cereal. Voila! An amazing dessert.

Photography by : Torrie Reeves
~NOVA Sports Section~
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NOVA has a number of representatives who
are student athletes. One of which is Kacey
Hulker. Kacey is from Graefenburg,
KY.
Kacey is Majoring in
Pre-communication Disorders with a minor
in Dance. Her hobbies are reading and
dancing. She has been dedicated to dancing
long before she came to EKU and is excited
to continue her dancing career in college.

Photography by : Torrie Reeves
Student Showcase
By: Tatum Cantrell, Rebecca Banks and Kayla Banks
MADISON SCOTT
Major: Medical Laboratory Science
What do you plan to do with the major?
Be a Medical Lab Scientist
If you were a gummy, what would you be? Gummy fish
In 7.3 years, where do you see yourself? I want to be working in my
field of study and trying to start a family.
What Crayola product are you? Glitter Paint
Do you have a pet? If so, what? If not, what would you want?
Yes, I have two dogs, lizard, a frog and fish.
If you could change one thing about your college life so far,
what would it be? Apply for more scholarships.
Who has inspired you the most? My mom and my peer leader
Vanessa.
In the movie of your life, who would play you? Sandra Bullock
Top five? Empathy, adaptability, belief, developer, and futuristic.
Zombies, werewolves, or vampires? Vampires
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BRADLEY POWELL
Major: Broadcasting and Electronic Media
If you were a gummy, what would you be? Orange bear.
If you were stranded on an island, who and what
would you take with Jack Black and a speed boat
full of gas (or guitar)
In 7.3 years, where do you see yourself? I see myself as
being on the cast of Saturday Night Live.
What Crayola product are you? Permanent Marker
Do you have a pet? If so, what? If not, what would
you want? Yes, a mini Schnauzer named Maxwell.
Who has inspired you the most? Jack Black.
In the movie of your life, who would play you? Jack
Osborne.
What movies are you most excited to see this year?
The Hobbit.
Top five? Harmony, Learner, Individualization,
Intellection, Woo.
Zombies, werewolves, or vampires? Zombies.

Sam Ingle
Major: American Sign Language and English
Interpretation
Career Plans: To become a Sign Language
Interpreter in order to teach deaf children
and their hearing parents how to sign.
Hometown: Suitland, Maryland
A Quote to Live By: “If you want to know
where your mind is; look at where your
heart wanders,” and also, “Every blind hog
gets his acorn eventually.”
Top Five: Consistency, Woo, Responsibility,
Communicator and Includer
Biggest Dream: To train a cow like a horse
and have a custom bridle and saddle for it.
Student Showcase continued...
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Major: Media and Broadcasting
What he’s doing with his major:
Hobbies:
Photography by : Torrie Reeves
Vichet Duong
Make movie trailers, game
advertisements, and
promotions for products.
produce music, videos, rap.
Which shoe do you put on first?
The left one, my ankle was broke so
the left is always first.
If you could be any ice cream flavor, which
would you be?
Mint, because it’s green.

Jane Tinsley is the Director of our
NOVA program here on campus and
has been our Director for the last 5
years. Jane has two sons, one of
which is a freshman this year. She
has been happily married to
her husband for 23 years. Before
joining Eastern she was a tutor for
Student Success Services at Union
College.
She has a masters in Psychology
Jane Says...
By: Sammy Steele
and Secondary Education and is also
certified to be a guidance counselor.
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She is a firm believer in equal rights for all students. NOVA means a lot to
Jane and she has affected so many lives in a positive way. “NOVA is an
opportunity for people to become who they want to be. Students should
have equal access to a college education.” We appreciate all Jane does for
the program.

Q and A with Sammy and Brittany
Q: Can NOVA have a talent show?
A: Get in contact with Tessa Osborne as
she is in charge of activities for the NOVA
Stars. I am sure that if you talked to them
and had a well thought out plan then there
would be a possibility for it to happen.
And it does sound like a great idea so
work on it!
Q: How do you get a newsletter?
A: Every student gets one through email.
The newsletter is available at http://
nova.eku.edu/newsletters . If you wish to
have a hard copy you can print one from
online at the Turley House.
Q: What is RSO and is it something
I should go to?
A: RSO stands for Registered Student
Organizations and yes I highly recommend
someone who has the time to
join an RSO. They could be anything!
And if you don’t like any on campus then
start your own! (http://
www.studentlife.eku.edu/)
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Q: How do you become a Peer
Leader?
A: If you have interest in being a peer
leader talk to Mr. Haggerty about your decision.
Taking the leadership class in the
Spring is also a great start.
Q: What advice would you give
someone who hasn’t made any
friends yet?
A: Well I will tell you, as a student who is
kind of shy at first, you just need to put
yourself out there! You never know who
you are going to meet until you try! NOVA
Stars RSO is a great way to make friends.
Oh and for anyone who wants a friend, my
name is Sammy!
Ask us anything, and who knows...
you might get an answer here!
Samantha_Steele16@mymail.eku.edu
Brittany_Dykes5@mymail.eku.edu

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Jane Tinsley:
Director
Stephen Haggerty:
Assistant Director
Valerie Merlin:
Office Manager
The EKU NOVA program is a Student Support Services TRiO project, funded at
$337,546 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education for the 2011/2012
fiscal year to serve 206 eligible EKU students. This disclosure is made in compliance
with the Public Law 108-447 Sec. 506.
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or Vietnam ear or other
veteran status, in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or
activity which it conducts or in any employment policy or practice. Any complaint arising
by reason of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equal Opportunity Office,
Eastern Kentucky University, Jones Building, Room 106, Coates CPO 37A, Richmond,
Kentucky 40475-3102, (859)622-8020 (V/TDD), or the Director of the Office for Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of Education: Philadelphia, PA.
GOOD LUCK ON FINALS! HAVE A GREAT
WINTER BREAK!
- From the Newsletter Team
Photography by : Torrie Reeves