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Show 6 MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 THE SIGNPOST The power of ‘hello’ The greatest secret to success is support. The power of “hello” is a simple one. It is essential to developing a support group in college life. Saying hello begins the engagement process. It may never go further than a hello, but enough calls of ”Hey!” and “How are you?“ will gather momentum. As the semesters continue, you will achieve the level of socializing that most people expect right out of the gate. I am starting my 11th semester at Weber State University and am always asked, “How do you know TYLER HALL @tylersignpost columnist everyone?” Here’s my secret: I am outside with my head up, earbuds out and willing to see the people around me, say hello and/or wave. Most people take time to stop and respond. No matter how socially awkward you might feel, chances are that they feel the same. Really, who doesn’t want to be popular or have the ability to talk with people? Never talking to your classmates or the people who have a similar routine robs everyone of each other’s uniqueness and makes for a lonely situation. Then, when things get tough, you want to walk away or drop out. Each class of 30 allows for interaction. Multiply that by five classes, and you have the possibility of 150 “hellos.” You might only get back 10 percent, but if you say hello to everyone, you can increase your successes and leave a positive memory for someone. You never know when, where or how you might bump into someone again. I look forward to saying hello to you all as the semester starts and to seeing what magic can happen. Be sure to say hello to everyone. The president of the university, the provosts and vice presidents walk around campus to unwind and love to engage with students, so don’t be intimated. Just be polite. To quote my favorite Leonardo DiCaprio movie, “The Beach,” “So never refuse an invitation, never resist the unfamiliar, never fail to be polite and never outstay the welcome. Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience.” Comment on this column at wsusignpost.com WSUSIGNPOST.COM Parking sucks: Here’s how to make it easier By AMANDA LOWDER a&e reporter | @MorghanBale With each new semester begins the quest for a good parking space. But this semester, here are three components that any student can follow, making parking no longer a nightmare at WSU. The first component is the Dee Events Center. This vast parking area is a great spot for students to park, especially the morning students. “We always recommend the Dee Events Center to park,” Crystal Taylor, director of Parking Services says. “If you have classes during the peak time of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., it’s great because you have the shuttle buses coming every five to seven minutes.” Due to the large parking area around the building, students won’t have a problem finding a spot. While there are many “W” lots around campus, time management is required to find a parking spot. “If you’re not early, it’ll be looking for Waldo, except there is no Waldo,” Marissa Hinrichs, a student, says, referring to finding a good parking spot. The second component is more parking opportunities. “You can park anywhere after 4 p.m.,” Taylor said. “As long as you are parked legally, you can park on any WSU campus after 4 p.m. without a parking permit.” Ray Lawler, a new WSU student, works full time and takes evening classes. “I love that I can park anywhere for my evening classes and don’t need a permit,” Lawler says. The third component is the Paw Print Shuttle Line. Tyler Hall, who has been PHOTO BY EMILY CROOKS | THE SIGNPOST Paw prints help students keep track of the shuttle time when they park at the Dee Events Center. working on this project since spring 2013, wants to help students find a way to get to classes more easily. “The Paw Print Shuttle Line is a line designed to promote student peace of mind,” Hall says. “There are six lines of 25 paw sets with an approximate wait time of two minutes for each line for a total approximate time of ten minutes.” The purple paw prints are located at the shuttle shelter at the Dee Events Center. “There is a designated pickup spot so the drivers can clear the roadway and intersection and students do not have to rush the bus,” Hall said. Whether students are new, or returning for a new adventure, parking can be a breeze. “If you plan to be at least a half hour early, you’ll find a space,” Hinrichs said. Along with the large amount of parking available at the Dee Events Center, morning students won’t need to worry about finding a “W” parking spot. “While there may not be a lot of convenient parking, there is plenty of parking to accommodate students,” Taylor says. Comment on this story at wsusignpost.com |
