Quick Update on Life

Well, I wanted to post sooner but my life became a blur after the first week went by. I wanted to post my pictures from this year's Scioto River Sweep but after wading in knee to waist high water because of the low water levels, I think will be needing a rest for a while maybe forever. I will see in a couple of days after I find my memory card. I have no pictures to grace my activities so you must bear with me for a couple of days until I can get another camera or until my camera comes back to life.

Okay. So an update on life in general. Let me start with my classes.
Civil Rights and Liberties- For my Urban Studies requirement. Basically, it is a lower version of Constitution Law. This is my first Politics and Government course at Ohio Wesleyan so I am a little nervous about the curriculum. It is kind of like a History in where there is only a couple of huge tasks I have to complete but those tasks have to be good otherwise I am likely screwed. The course is laden with court cases and constitutional jargon but I feel that I am keeping up for now. Wait until the first exam and the case briefs. Oh joy. I have to turn in my topic statement for my legal brief of which I have yet to choose. Maybe tomorrow.

Race and Ethnicity- This is an interesting class thus far. My papers (3 page single spaced, BTW) have been getting good grades so far and I hope that the trend continues. My debate on White Superiority was okay. I did the best I could for the position I had. The reading is not hard at all and I think the exam coming up will be one that I will enjoy as long as I study hard enough for it.
World's Cities- Sounds like an easy class but it is an upper level. I just took my first test in the class- not feeling so hot about it especially seeing my fraternity brother turn his paper in around the 40-45 minute mark. I hope we both did well but I already know that I confused theories of urban geography and central place on a big essay question. I also looked at my answers with such confusion as to make me wonder- Did I study accurately for my test? On top of that, my 1 and a half inch binder is basically exploding because of the amount of reading I had to print off of ERes. About $35 is gone from my account- mainly because of this one class. Hidden college costs, prospective students lies here. Other than that, I hope to complete other important things in the class very soon.

Environmental Geography- Not confident in the style of the class. Based on a graduate seminar class where the students dictate the pace of the class, I have to walk from Sanborn (Opera) to the Science Center- about a twenty minute walk on a Wednesday night. Not just. The class is interesting but unless you like to read a book a week, I suggest you freshmen and other people who hate reading to avoid this class. I like reading and night classes so that is why I am taking this class. Oh, and it is a recommended class for both my Geography and Urban Studies majors. In addition to the regular readings and assignments, I have also been assigned to the Sagan National Colloquium series. Again. I have to lead a team of students into the depths of green space surrounding Delaware and through vigorous plotting on Google Earth after collecting the information. I was not expecting that.

Cartography and Visualization- The GIS course. I think that this is a course that everyone should take especially after the Power of Maps course in Geography. This class is time-consuming but I am learning information about HTML and ArcGIS so I am happy. The atmosphere is laid back and fitting for a student like myself.

Choral Arts Society- We have a full repertoire this semester. The concert scene was lackluster for me last year. The songs are more difficult than last fall and the amount of people have increased from last spring. However, there are still a lot of women and a few men meaning that I will be shouting just to get my notes heard. The tenor section is a bit stronger this year but there are a lot of new guys that are still adjusting to the craziness of what is Choral Arts. We have to sing at Rock Jones inauguration and at a couple of other events before the big concert in December. I need to be well-rested before tackling these events because I want to be at my best. I like the performance schedule for this year but I do not know if this will stay because Mr. Hiester is going on sabbatical in the spring. Darn.

Opera Theater- My new project. I do not have much of a role in it. I have no solos as of yet and my part in Cendrillion and the Medium by G.C. Menotti are fairly small. I will be helping with lights and other things on the side but as of now, this is the class that I have the least involvement in. That is probably a good thing with my class load for this semester.

My involvement with executive boards-
Philanthropy Chair- I think that this year I have been more busy with the chair position. I have been getting my fraternity together for a huge event called Walk to Defeat ALS. Hopefully, this will allow the guys in my fraternity to get a ton of service hours and an appreciation for service. I have the CropWalk to worry about as well but I am familar with that. I love service and I cherish it because it is the one thing I know I can guarantee to a person who may not be well-off as myself. Delaware has a lot of service opportunities and as a student and service chair, I want people to be aware and appreciative of the community they live in.

Vice President-Black Men of the Future- So Far, So Good. Our first educational program with Money Management was a success and we are in the midst of planning our second educational program dealing with how to manage organizations on campus which I am the master of. I initiated Bag Hunger through BMF to help the people of Delaware. During my turn in Welch, I got two full bags by doing the ground level and the 3rd floor alone. Just like old times. I will complete Welch probably on Thursday. I am happy with the leadership of BMF this year and hopes it continues especially during something like Homecoming and SUBA's 40th anniversary.

Treasurer-Circle K- Probably the most tedious job of the three because of the constant watching of funds and where they are going. I try to consult the executive board of Circle K with every decision I make because it is all of our money and they have a right to know where the money is going. My superior needs my paperwork soon so I am starting to feel the pressure. Everything has to be perfect otherwise there is some hefty repercussions for myself and my group. All of the other officers on Circle K are women so I better not mess up otherwise that phrase that is all too popular with a women's scorn will be upon me. I have a huge event away from campus in about 2 weeks and I need to get the vans reserved and the cash advance ready along with my budget ready for my superior. A lot of work for the Treasurer of Circle K but like everything else I am up for the challenge.

I rarely have time for myself; I know this is not particularly healthy but I think for now I can manage everything. I try to immerse myself as much as possible with other affairs in Delaware and in the Alliance schools. I have a dinner at Kenyon on Thursday with other representatives of Great Lakes College Association (Kenyon, Denison, Capital, Otterbein, ODU, and others). I love being in the know about a little bit of everything. Yes, my life is busy after I like it that way. Well, look at the time, I have to complete my house job before the wrath of the guys in my house envelopes me. Gotta go.








Maintaining,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10