Current college students are the future voters, job-creators, politicians, and middle class of America. But do these students actually care about what is happening in the world around them? Politically, are they aware, involved, and do they care?
A survey recently conducted looks for the answers to these questions. 27 students from Anoka-Ramsey Community College were polled. They were asked the question, “How much would you say you really care about political issues in general?”
The majority (almost half, at 12 students) said that they “kind of care” about political issues.
The next highest category, with seven students, said that they “definitely care”.
Three students said they “care” about political issues, and three others said they are “mostly indifferent”.
Only two students said that they “don’t care” about political issues at all.
Clearly, how college students feel about political issues is fairly widespread. However, the vast majority of students do care in some way about these issues.
Some students believe that the issues in the news doesn’t affect them, or that the media and society makes a big deal about something that might not deserve it. ARCC student Collin Plante made the comment that, “Most of the political issues are mostly hype.”
Seven of the students were asked questions regarding their political involvement. One of the students said she has not been and is not planning on being politically involved anytime soon (this includes voting).
Four of these students said they have and/or are planning on voting.
Just two of these students said that they are planning on voting as well as being politically active in some other way. This would include rallies, protests, contacting a representative, attending a caucus, etc.
Judging by the ARCC students who were polled, the next generation (current college students) may not differ that much from the current American middle class after all. Most students care and are involved in some way or another.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Conan O'Brien launches comedy tour
Not long after his departure from "The Tonight Show", Conan O'Brien has just launched a national comedy tour. "This is the first time anyone has paid to see me," said O'Brien in a joke on the opening show in Oregon. "They've paid me to go away".
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/tv/90624164.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUq9_b9b_jEkP:QUiacyKUnciaec8O7EyUr
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Skillet CD News Release
SKILLET AWAKE
Ardent Records
2000 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
2000 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Contact: Ardent Records
Phoneline: (901) 725-0855
Skillet releases new CD "Awake"
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Pawlenty to sue over healthcare bill
Minnesota Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty announced on Tuesday that he will sue the federal government on the "basis that the federal government now requires citizens to buy health insurance." This announcement came a day after Attorney General Lori Swanson recommended he not sue over the health care bill.
Source: http://www.startribune.com/blogs/90004672.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUT
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Enterprise Story topic
For my enterprise story, I will focus on how "in the know" students are on current events and important issues and debates. Because current college students are the future voters, leaders, politicians, and decision-makers of America, it is important that they have an understanding of the world that they live in and are being educated to work in.
My enterprise story will focus not only on how much they actually think they know, but also how much they care about current issues, politics, etc.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Twins pick Liriano as fifth starter
After giving up only three hits in six innings, pitcher Francisco Liriano was informed that he would start the fifth game of the regular season. This unofficially sets the lefty up as the fifth starter in the Twins pitching rotation.
Source: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100330&content_id=9015596&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Story 6
Dr. John Mago works for the business department of Anoka-Ramsey Community College at the Coon Rapids campus. However, his experience and expertise extends far beyond the field of business.
Mago is equipped with a doctorate in leadership and organizational development, masters in business administration, masters in management, and a bachelors in finance. This has helped shape him into the admirable leader that he is today. In his own words, “Ideal leaders are rarely defined in the public eyes because they do not seek the notoriety that fame and fortune bring.” Mago is a great example of a true leader. He has offered his services at Anoka-Ramsey Community College by serving on the multicultural diversity committee and hiring committees, as a past advisor for Phi Theta Kappa honors society, a current business club advisor, and as a judge for the Business Professionals of America. In an interview, Mago expanded on his talk on leadership. When asked why he chose a degree in leadership, he explained by saying, “I chose leadership as it applies to all facets of business and life in general. Effective leadership allows an organization to develop (organizational development) into a fully functional and efficient entity. A doctoral degree inleadership allows one to lead businesses, consult leaders, facilitate learning at all levels of higher education, or write books. This degree has broadened my horizons in my capacity to think outside the box and elevate my understanding of the inefficiencies of many leaders today.” Mago also said that there is a true lack of actual leadership skills in today’s society’s leaders. He admitted, “I do believe there is a serious deficiency in effective leadership skillsand abilities at all levels of business and government.” Because education is so important, building leadership skills during one’s education can be one of the most effective way to learn, he says. Finally, when asked if he had any pointers on how to be a good leader, he said, “A good leader is a good follower. Believe in open communication, recognize the good in people, recognize your own faults and learn from them, listen to what all people have to offer and choose to utilize what you deem as valuable, realize that everyone is human, hold everyone accountable for their actions including yourself, if you cannot do the job then find someone who can, admit your failures, and finally be humble. Sometimes leadership is a job so do it the best you can and when given the opportunity to be a leader, be the best you can.” Mago has been building on his leadership skills at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for four years so far. He teaches in the business department. Mago uses his business skills as not only a teacher but also by providing constructive criticism as a judge for Business Professionals of America. ARCC hosts regional competitions where students from local high schools come to compete for a chance at the state level. As a part of the business faculty at the college, Mago volunteers his time to judge these students and provide helpful criticism. Mago’s closing thoughts were regarding education. “Education is for everyone so why not take the learning opportunity.” He said. “The only way to succeed is to know more than the next person. If society in general became educated, the those in government positions cannot oppress the public anymore.” The examples the Mago sets should make him a role model for all students, especially those who will be in leadership positions.
Mago is equipped with a doctorate in leadership and organizational development, masters in business administration, masters in management, and a bachelors in finance. This has helped shape him into the admirable leader that he is today. In his own words, “Ideal leaders are rarely defined in the public eyes because they do not seek the notoriety that fame and fortune bring.” Mago is a great example of a true leader. He has offered his services at Anoka-Ramsey Community College by serving on the multicultural diversity committee and hiring committees, as a past advisor for Phi Theta Kappa honors society, a current business club advisor, and as a judge for the Business Professionals of America. In an interview, Mago expanded on his talk on leadership. When asked why he chose a degree in leadership, he explained by saying, “I chose leadership as it applies to all facets of business and life in general. Effective leadership allows an organization to develop (organizational development) into a fully functional and efficient entity. A doctoral degree inleadership allows one to lead businesses, consult leaders, facilitate learning at all levels of higher education, or write books. This degree has broadened my horizons in my capacity to think outside the box and elevate my understanding of the inefficiencies of many leaders today.” Mago also said that there is a true lack of actual leadership skills in today’s society’s leaders. He admitted, “I do believe there is a serious deficiency in effective leadership skillsand abilities at all levels of business and government.” Because education is so important, building leadership skills during one’s education can be one of the most effective way to learn, he says. Finally, when asked if he had any pointers on how to be a good leader, he said, “A good leader is a good follower. Believe in open communication, recognize the good in people, recognize your own faults and learn from them, listen to what all people have to offer and choose to utilize what you deem as valuable, realize that everyone is human, hold everyone accountable for their actions including yourself, if you cannot do the job then find someone who can, admit your failures, and finally be humble. Sometimes leadership is a job so do it the best you can and when given the opportunity to be a leader, be the best you can.” Mago has been building on his leadership skills at Anoka-Ramsey Community College for four years so far. He teaches in the business department. Mago uses his business skills as not only a teacher but also by providing constructive criticism as a judge for Business Professionals of America. ARCC hosts regional competitions where students from local high schools come to compete for a chance at the state level. As a part of the business faculty at the college, Mago volunteers his time to judge these students and provide helpful criticism. Mago’s closing thoughts were regarding education. “Education is for everyone so why not take the learning opportunity.” He said. “The only way to succeed is to know more than the next person. If society in general became educated, the those in government positions cannot oppress the public anymore.” The examples the Mago sets should make him a role model for all students, especially those who will be in leadership positions.
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