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UNDER THE RADAR MOOSE TRAX
Erin Green Financial Aid Message
Chandra Hirning
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BULLSEYE
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Massage Therapy IN THE LINE OF FIRE
Rasmussen Excitement! Haiti’s Lost Children
Multimedia Technology Are you Cyber Savy?
In Focus with MLT
Business
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Criminal Justice RASMUSSEN DECA
What is Rasmussen DECA?
7 Rasmussen DECA Activities
XPOSED DECA Events
Lucas Ternes 15
Darcie Dykema
MOOSE DROPPINGS
8 Glen’s Mystery Theater
Rasmussen Scavenger Hunt
PICTURES
Rasmussen Clubs
Campus Activities
9 March Madness
CROSSHAIRS Did you Know?
Tanya Spilovoy
Janelle Knudson 17
MOVIE REVIEWS
Pandorum
Gamer

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 U N D E R T H E R A D A R

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
Erin with her husband Steve 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

Erin with her two daughters

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Massage Therapy
By Yolanda Karas

C ongratulations
Rasmussen College’s
Massage Therapy Program
to placed into a new job position
within their field! I would like
to congratulate those who have
graduates, class of 2009. Ten worked so hard over the past
students graduated from the few years to make their way
program with their AAS in through graduation, licensure,
Massage Therapy December of and new positions as licensed
2009. Graduation was just a massage therapists within the
piece of what it would take to community.
get this group working in their Additionally, I would like to
field. commend those who are
Massage therapists are following in the footsteps of
required by the North Dakota their peers for their work thus
State Board of massage to pass far and remind you that it
an examination and complete wasn’t always easy for the class
their licensing applications. At before you to get to where they
Rasmussen College, students are now. Each student had
are required to take a national personal challenges to
examination (also accepted for Massage Therapy Program graduates, class of 2009 overcome and had to make
licensure in the state of North responsible and difficult choices
Dakota) called the National Certification Examination for to reach their goals. Through hard work, determination, and self
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). The national -motivation, each student was able to persevere and see their
pass rate average for this examination is around fifty percent. dreams come true. When times get tough, look to those who
I’m happy to report that to date we presently have an eighty have gone before you for encouragement and think to yourself
percent pass rate for the Bismarck campus massage therapy that in the upcoming years, that story of success can be about
program! Of the eighty percent who passed and successfully you!
sought licensure, almost 100% of these students have been Stay focused and keep your eye on the prize! - Yolanda

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

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
bra Herdegen, Billy
Holbrook, Lance Klein,
Andrea Matties,
deal of imagination and ingenuity in forming them. Students Amanda Pedersen,
used items such as Styrofoam, home-made play-dough, a Nerf Eric Rensvold,
ball, an orange and a Boston crème cake. Organelles were made Tamri Stewart and
of items such as noodles Kendra Volk.
for centrioles, red-hots for April Coleman’s
ribosomes, candies and hot model was judged
tamales for mitochondrion. First Place by the
One student used a fuse for Clinical Microbi-
the nucleus of the cell and ology II class.
another used heated honey We thank the
for glue. Creative! students for
The models were on dis- sharing their
play at the front entrance very creative
of the building for all to cell models
see. Students responsible with the Ras-
for this creative artwork m u s s e n
Cell model by Kendra Volk were: April Coleman, Bar- Campus!! 
4 THE MOOSEPAPER | MARCH 2010 Constance Keller
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Multimedia Technologies
By Ed Sargeant, MA, Multimedia Instructor

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
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
received my education and the majority of my work experience. worked as a 3D modeler on the feature film Thunderbirds,
I have always been fascinated with technology and the arts. experiencing the industry for the first time.
This led me to After graduating, I began work at Double Negative Visual
specialize in Effects in London. While there, I worked as a Technical
Multimedia while Director on several feature films including Batman Begins and
s t u d y i n g Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; concentrating on
Foundation Art and matchmoving, 3D modeling and cloth simulation. With a desire
Design at Central to further my understanding of traditional media and
St. Martins College observation, I went on to study my Master’s in Drawing at
in London. With a Camberwell College of Arts in London.
continued desire to I have since moved to America, where I have lived with my
learn more about wife Denise for the past three years. During this time, I have
digital design and had the opportunity to work in a variety of different
specifically environments, including Forensic Animation, Freelancing and
c o m p u t e r Teaching.
animation, I studied I am excited and privileged to be joining Rasmussen, and
my Bachelor’s in feel that the new Multimedia Technologies course will be a
Ed Sargeant with his wife Denise C o m p u t e r beneficial and fun addition to the Bismarck campus.

In Focus with MLT

By Kali Hieb, MT (ASCP), MLT Campus Coordinator

T he Medical Laboratory Technician Program here in

Bismarck has plenty to celebrate this year. The program
achieved Programmatic Accreditation last year through the
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
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. students toured the Microbiology Division of the North Dakota
NAACLS is the premier international agency for clinical Public Health Laboratory system. The students were equally
laboratory science education programs. Accreditation assures impressed with this laboratory and all of their molecular
that educational programs are consistent and accountable for diagnostic testing capabilities (testing on the DNA level).
quality and the student experience. NAACLS awarded the Coming up Immunohematology students will be touring the
MLT program in Bismarck with five years of accreditation. United Blood Services Laboratory on February 11.
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

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School of Business
By Kathlene Thurman

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.

Criminal Justice
By Mike Wetsch By Bryan Christensen

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. CPR training
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.

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 X P O S E D
Lucas Ternes
“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.
Darcie Dykema
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 Millie
years.”
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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”.
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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 C R O S S H A I R S

Tanya Spilovoy
Dean of Student Learning
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:
Tanya Spilovoy
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.
Greta Nelson
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

G reta Nelson is always available with
a smile on her face and ready to
help you find employment, create
review your work before you submit it.
resumes, cover letters, and prepare you
4. Seek help from the Learning Center. for entering the business world. Recent
placements include:
5. Submit assignments to SmarThinking online. You have free services that
will edit your written papers or help you with Math problems. November:
Karen Olheiser - Creative Energy
6. Ask friends and family for their input.
Natalie Doering - Great Northern Energy
7. Ask for help BEFORE you get too far behind or too frustrated. Getting Donald McDowall — University of Mary
help early and often will keep you on the path to success.
January:
Krystal Peterson - Medcenter One
Student Services Cord.: Janelle Knudson
Jodi White Mountain - Career Options

W e are excited to welcome Janelle

Knudson to our Bismarck
campus as our Student Services Advisor.
February:
Tiffany Heim - Salon Owner
Janelle transferred from our Fargo/
Audra Highley -Salon Owner
Moorhead campus where she worked
diligently in the same role. Janelle Angela Kraft - Yada Organic Spa
enjoys helping students achieve their Elizabeth Fuchs - Salon Owner
goals and is looking forward to getting Malynda Fix - Salon Owner
to know the students on the Bismarck
campus. When Janelle is not at work If you need help finding employment,
she enjoys shopping, traveling, and building a resume, or preparing a cover
graphic design. Her favorite season is letter, contact Greta today.
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. Janelle Knudson

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Financial Aid Message

By Kathy Schneider

I t is once again that time of year to

complete your Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you
may have received during 2009 such as
child support or public assistance.
Keep an eye out in your student Corporate Partners
will be attending school with Rasmussen email account for a message providing By Barb Schantz
College after June 30, 2010, you will details on FAFSA help sessions. During
need to complete the online FAFSA
application in
order to bring
these sessions a member of our Financial
Aid Team will R asmussen is at work, for our
students, in the community.
Our Corporate Education
Remember that in order to be walk you through
in the funding the application Manager Barb Schantz meets
for your classes. considered for the North Dakota process. These regularly with business in our
The link for the State Grant program your sessions will be area to form partnerships. These
website has been FAFSA must be completed held beginning partnerships open doors of
included below.
Before March 15, 2010 mid-February and opportunity for our students to be
Remember that in run through the placed as employees at these
order to be considered for the North end of March. If you locations as well as give our
Dakota State Grant program your have questions or need assistance, please students some educational
FAFSA must be completed before feel free to speak with any member of opportunities. Please visit with
March 15, 2010. A copy of your 2009 the Financial Aid Team. Barb to find out how you can
taxes and your parents 2009 taxes if you We are here to help you not only become a part of the partnership
are a dependent student will be needed start but continue your story! opportunities.
to complete the process along with http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (See School of Business)
documentation of any other income you

Reference Librarian: Chandra Hirning

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 Chandra Hirning
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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.”
 I N T H E L I N E
Haiti’s Lost Children
Co-written by Hailey Bauer and Kathlene Thurman
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
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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.
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Are you Cyber Savy? Here is a list of tips to help you and your loved ones to avoid becoming victims of
By Brandon Schmidt online scams:
When working on the internet:
O ver three fourths of the US
population uses the Internet.
That means that even criminals are
• 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.
online. This truth has inspired a new • Do not buy anything from e-mails you did not request.
wave of crimes, online scams. These • Do not donate money to unknown charity organizations.
cybercriminals prey on peoples’ • Be sure to research before you buy anything.
weaknesses to get them to buy into • Know what you are buying and who you are giving your money to.
bogus scams that steal the victims’
• Do not buy vehicles or real estate if you cannot inspect it before you buy it or if a
money, personal and bank
information, or get them to face-to-face meeting with the seller ca not be arranged.
download programs containing • Never buy from ads that require you to wire-transfer funds immediately.
computer viruses. • Watch for ads that seem too good of a deal to pass up.
Many of the popular lures to reel • Watch out for the sympathy or sad story ads; cybercriminals prey on peoples’
in victims pertain to topics that emotions to gain trust with the wary and to justify why they are offering such a
people take to heart. Since the great deal
earthquake in Haiti, several scams
have occurred asking people to If buying from an auction or online ad:
donate money for relief aid to the • Verify the seller and their reputation.
shaken country. Any money donated • Meet in a public place and at a time when other people will be around.
to these false sites goes into the • If the situation seems suspicious, or if the location changes unexpectedly, get out
criminals pocket and does nothing to immediately.
help Haiti. Other similar scams have • Tell other people where you are going and when you expect to return.
occurred in the past in response to
other natural disasters and tragedies. • Bring a fully charged cell phone.
And with today’s unemployment • If you feel nervous, bring a friend, relative, or co-worker with you.
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.”

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 R A S M U S S E N D E C A

What is Rasmussen DECA?

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:
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.

• Full-time students right out of high school

• Experienced workers returning to school to change
careers, upgrade their skills or start a career after
Live Learn Lead…
raising children
• Working full or part-time while going to school
Rasmussen DECA
• Working on an Associate’s Degree with plans to
move on to a four - year college
• Traditional students of four - year University pro-

Rasmussen DECA Activities

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-
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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-
DECA club members Tyson Rose,
Courtney Page and Marie Davis
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
advanced
thinking and
communica-
tion skills, and
mathematics
and technology.
 R A S M U S S E N D E C A

DECA Events
February 1 at 4:30 pm ~ Dr. Scott McFall DECA Meetings
Dr. Scott McFall, hypnotist, author, national speaker, and owner presented a dynamic Wednesday at 1:00 pm
presentation on a common sense approach to entrepreneurship. From the stories of his Rasmussen Learning Center
physical challenges during childhood heart surgery to the powerful, cutting-edge
communication skills Dr. McFall teaches today, were left with some valuable Officer List:
information to apply to our own personal and professional lives. You can learn more DECA Advisor - Kathlene Thurman
about Dr. McFall by visiting his website at www.mysteriatheater.com. President -Aaron Seibel
Vice President - Marlene Jasmann
February 21-22 ~ DECA State Career Development Conference V.P. of Civic Awareness - Jessica Tester
This competitive event recognizes student achievement, and provides opportunities V.P. of Social Activities -Marie Davis
networking with peers, while testing your knowledge and skills as a DECA member. Treasure -Kerry Hyland
March 1 at 5:30 pm ~ Scott Woodmansee, Dakota Wizards DECA’s open board positions:
Scott Woodmansee, Director of Game Operations, will be discussing what is necessary V.P. of Leadership Development
to create a winning basketball team. Drafting, development, and management of a V.P. of Membership
team is challenging but very rewarding. Presentation begins at 5:30 pm in Room 111. Public Relations Manager
Seating is limited. Door prize will be given away. Secretary
April 2 at 1:00 pm ~ Community Spring Egg Hunt If you are interested in becoming a
Join us for our first annual spring egg hunt. Family fun includes egg hunt, face member of DECA, please send an email
painting, games, and activities for kids of all ages. There will be prizes, raffle, and a to: aaron.seibel@smail.rasmussen.edu
special appearance by the Easter Bunny. For more information contact Marie Davis at or call 527-6983.
226-1224.
All events are open to the public. Seating is
April 5 at 5:30 pm ~ Personal Self Defense and Safety Class limited so preregistration is required.
Ernie Thurman, Director of Security at Medcenter One will be presenting principles, Contact aaron.seibel@smail.rasmussen.edu
techniques, and skills for recognizing, reducing, and managing violent and aggressive If you have an event or speaker you would
behavior. Regardless of your age, size, or strength, you can create a win-win situation like to share with our students, please
in difficult situations. Seating is limited. Self-defense key ring given to first 10 contact Kathlene Thurman:
visitors. kathlene.thurman@rasmussen.edu
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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 M O O S E D R O P P I N G S

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
Congratulations!

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 Tyson Rose
Bannon, claimed to have been asked by the
Havens to look after their farm while they were Winner of the
out of state. Area citizens became suspicious ‘name our paper’ contest
when Charles Bannon sold livestock and land
belonging to the Bannon family.
Please read next month’s excerpt regarding the
Glen Philbrick last lynching in North Dakota.

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.

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 M O O S E
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.
March Madness
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
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D R O P P I N G S
Campus Activities
• February 20 ~ Smartthinking • March 16-19 ~ Cram Jam
The Smartthinking training session will Cram Jam will be hosted by Glen
be hosted by Glen Philbrick on campus Philbrick in the mentor center during the
at 11:00 am in room 103. following times:
• February 24 ~Glen’s Potluck
5:00 pm Student Lounge March 16th, 12:30-3:30 & 6:00-8:30
• March 6 ~ Research Tips
March 17th, 12:30-3:30 & 5:00-7:00
Chandra Hirning will be conducting a
training seminar that includes advanced March 18th, 12:30-3:30
research tips for Business Source March 19th, 11:00-4:00
Complete, Mergent Online, and Hoovers
Company Profiles. This seminar will be
held on campus at 10:00 am in room
103.
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
Ed Sargeant
Fun Trivia
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
 M O V I E R E V I E W S

Pandorum (2009)
By Brandon Schmidt

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
Rated: R
Category: Sci-Fi/Horror
like planet 123 years away. A large spacecraft is constructed Theater Release Date: September 25, 2009
for the long journey, with contents similar to that of Noah’s Box Net: $10,261,085
Arc, as this ship is the last hope for humanity. Directed by: Christian Alvart
Fast forward as two astronauts, Lt Payton and Cpl. Screen Writer: Travis Milloy
Bower, wake from hypersleep unable to remember their Starring: Denis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam
mission, names, or what they are supposed to do. At first, the Gigandet, Antje Trave, Cung Lee
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.

Gamer (2009)
By Tyler Nitschke
While this particular film lacks a certain quality in the storyline,
Rated: R it is without a doubt one of the most action packed films I have
Category: Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller seen in a while. Grossing nearly $40 Million worldwide, this
Theater Release Date: September 4, 2009 film is based in a futuristic United States in which a business
Box Gross: $37,424,450 man has figured out a way for normal people to control prison
Directed by: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor death row inmates, and “play” them in an all out military battle.
Screen Writer: Mark Neveldine, Brian While there is a certain type of “love story” feel to the movie
Taylor with the main character fighting to find his wife; overall, this
Starring: Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, movie is definitely a “blood and guts” type of film. If you are
Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Terry looking for a pure action flick to watch, this would be a film to
Crews 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/)

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