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Page 2 Campus News The Clarion \ January 27, 2016 Stop the stop sign violations By Anna Marie Conard staff Writer In drivers ed most everyone learns that the sight of a stop sign means come to a stop before proceeding, and yet here at BC stop sign viola tions are a continuous problem. The stop sign law applies not only to car drivers, but skate boarders and bikers as well. “It is a small campus, so it is easy to forget to stop, but people still need to be stopping at the intersection. We have had several close calls already,” safety, security, and risk management director Stanley Jacobsen said. Most of the near accidents have occurred with skateboarders coming down the hill by Dunham and Green without stopping. Occasionally security of ficers have also seen students playing games on this hill, which is against the rules and unsafe. “Students just don't think about the consequences,” said Jacobsen. Stop sign violations have been a problem every year in the past according to Jacobsen, another email reminding students that cruising through the intersection with out stopping is unsafe and can lead to serious injury. “I had one kid hit eight years ago so bad that he was sent to the hospital. It was a kid on a bike who ran through the stop sign and was hit by someone in a car not looking,” Jacobsen said. If a driver is caught violating the traffic sign law, the consequence is a charge of reckless driving and a $30 ticket. If the violation occurs on a regular occasion by the same person, then campus life will get involved to administer further punishment. “I will do what is necessary to make this cam pus safe,” said Jacobsen when asked about the ticketing process. “It's not worth the $30, but it is the only way we have to get the student's attention. We don't just enjoy writing tickets.” For every ticket written, 20 to 30 minutes goes into processing the offense in the computers. “Everyone thinks the school is just trying to get student's money, but we are just trying to and it is no shock to him that he had to send out keep everyone safe.” Alumna advocates pursuing passion and happiness By Jessica Wiegandt staff Writer Students and faculty gathered in the library on Wednesday, Jan. 20 to listen to alumna Megan Hutton speak for this spring semester’s first Wonderful Wednesday. Hutton gave a half hour presentation titled “Taking Risk and Finding Balance”, encouraging students to live life to the fullest. Hutton graduated from BC in 2008 with a BA in Environmental Studies. During her time at BC she said BORG professor Cam Austin was a highly influential person in her life, as he took individualized time to work with her. Post-graduation, Hutton immediately began working in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and shortly after took a risk and moved to Colorado. “I basically dropped everything here and moved to a place I was unfamiliar with to take a high-paying job.” Hutton said, “My goal had become to make a lot of money and become successful, at least, be successful financially, which I was but I wasn’t super happy.” Hutton worked in Colorado for six years but said it took too much time away from being with her son. “They [the company] wanted a lot of my time. I had met these goals but my happiness wasn’t really there,” Hutton said. Hutton had been on the cycling team while at BC and found a connection to the mountains and outdoors. “Riding brings me a lot of joy. I love being outdoors and being with people.” Hutton said, “I realized at my old job that life and finding balance was going to be a journey and I needed to stop and take a look around.” Hutton said she decided to quit her job in Colorado and moved back to Brevard, where she currently works at Sycamore Cycles. Hutton had called a friend in Brevard and he mentioned there was an opening at Sycamore Cycles, which Hutton said allowed her to make the final leap of faith and return to the BC area. Hutton stressed the importance of constantly making friends and keeping in touch with con nections. She told three stories about friends she had made who had helped her in life, one being BC’s Cam Austen. “Cam really allowed me to grow as an individual and he supported me in all my decisions.” Hutton said, “He has been a very important person to me and has helped me become who I am today.” Hutton said she encouraged students to find a passion, be able to re-evaluate life goals and priorities, incorporate happiness daily and find balance between work and pursuing passion. “I am the happiest I’ve ever been in my entire life and it’s all because I took a leap of faith.” Hutton said, “I really want to leave the impres sion that finding your passion and chasing it is the best kind of successful you can be. You don’t have to make a lot of money, if you do that’s great, but the most important thing is to be happy.” Business Club hosts 'Dress for Success,' a Brooks Brothers wardrobe seminar By Kaelyn Martin staff Writer BC’s Business Club hosted its second Dress for Success event, on Jan. 20. at the Francis Pavilion in the Porter Center 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event was open to all students and fac ulty. About forty students listened intently as Brooks Brothers store manager Parks Kimbro presented professional dress and proper eti quette for men and women. At the presentation, students and faculty had the opportunity to win door prizes from Brooks Brothers Outlet, as well as learn the history of the clothing store. Kimbro emphasized that, although he worked for Brooks Brothers, he did not want the pre sentation to sound like a commercial. Neither did he expect a student to buy their first pro fessional attire at Brooks Brothers, “You buy where it fits your wallet,” Kimbro said Kimbro also emphasized other key points, like making sure that when you buy your first professional attire that the associate finds out who you are and what your needs are. He also recommended that you find a store that has a tailor or can refer one to you. The tips he gave for professional dress fol lowed the guidelines of simplicity and mini mizing distractions. His tip for jewelry was to keep it simple and for women, pearls were the safest bet. Men should keep their jewelry at a minimum or remove it altogether, “The key is to get the job,” Kimbro said. When it came to electronics, Kimbro gave one simple statement; “If your cell phone is in the car it won’t ring.” The hour-long presentation was filled with many useful tips and helpful advice to help students ace their job interviews in any field. Noth Carolina’s District 11 Congressman Mark Meadows stopped by Quotations Coffee on Wednesday morning, Jan. 20 for a meet and greet.
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