The Official Newsletter for MSU Housing & Residence Life

September 2013

McNeese Res-Life wants to say Welcome Home!

Welcome Back! After what seemed to be an endless summer, we capped it off with another successful move-in and first week of school. All of us here at McNeese Res-Life hope that you enjoyed your time off but are now ready to enjoy another great year filled with fun, awesome events and a great community of staff and residents! Have you become a Fan of our McNeese Housing & ResLife page? Also, follow us on Twitter! If you are one of the few that havent got the chance yet, take the time to check us out. Our fans could win great prizes throughout the semester and are first in line for the information and updates around our department.

Important Upcoming Dates

September 4thNPHC Caucus September 6th IFC Bid Day September 7th Student Tailgate September 11 15Panhellenic Recruitment September 20-21Parents & Family Weekend

For More Events go to

McNeeseResLife.Com

iving with another person is not always the easiest thing in the world. Living with a complete stranger can be even more difficult. However, with a little patience and a little compromise those tense, awkward situations can be minimized. Here are 5 helpful tips for managing roommate quarrels:

1. Find ways to admire and appreciate this person. This is the first move towards getting along. Get beyond

appearances. There isnt a person on this earth who doesnt have something interesting about them. Figure out what it is and observe it, ask about it, talk about it. People respond well to people who see something admirable in them. 2. Assume good will. The thing you are convinced the other person is doing specifically to annoy you may well be just a habit or a holdover from the way things are in his or her home. Before you leap to the conclusion that your roomie is out to get you by blasting heavy metal during study hours, ask if this is the way he or she always studies. It just might be the case! 3. Communicate. No one can read minds. If you dont like your roommate to borrow your shampoo, CDs, or flash drive, say something. Simmering in resentment will only make it more difficult to get along. Conversely, you cant read your roommates mind. You dont know if its all right to borrow things unless you ask. You dont want to create resentment on their part, either. Communicate in a friendly way. Snapping at people invites them to snap back even harder. What the heck are you doing with my calculator? invites a fight. Instead, try something like, Maybe you dont realize that Im kind of particular about people using my stuff. Id really appreciate it if you wouldnt borrow my calculator without asking. 4. Communicate about things that interest you. People get interested in people who are interesting. If you limit your conversation to who gets to use the phone first, you wont get very far in getting to know your roomie. Lose your shyness. This is the person who hears you snore and sees you first thing in the morning. Better balance that with some sharing about movies, music, or harmless gossip. 5. Negotiate. Somewhere along the line, youve already learned how to state a problem, brainstorm alternatives, and choose a solution (even if it was in your international relations class). Got a problem? Call a meeting when neither of you is hungry, tired, or furious and see if you can work it out. Remember, youve got to be reasonable if you want the other person to listen to reason.

Our Community Assistants and Hall Directors are here to help you. If you have any problems or concerns feel free to meet with someone and let them know. If you need help scheduling a room visit or peer mediation stop by the Housing Office.
For after hour lock-outs or maintenance issues please call (877) 867-8410 for assistance.

Visit mcneesesports.com for a complete schedule of Cowboy athletics.

Date 9/6/2013 9/6/2013 9/6/2013 9/7/2013 9/8/2013 9/9-10/2013 9/11/2013 9/13/2013 9/13/2013 9/13/2013 9/13/2013 9/13/2013 9/13/2013 9/14/2013 9/14/2013 9/14/2013 9/14/2013 9/14/2013 9/14/2013 9/14/2013 Sport

McNeese Sports is more than Football! Check out these other exciting McNeese sporting events and go support your Cowboys!

Opponent at Louisiana Tech vs University of New Orleans

Place Ruston, LA Ruston, LA

Time 12 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Soccer Women's Volleyball Women's Soccer Women's Golf Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Soccer Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Football Cross Country

vs Texas State University Lake Charles, LA vs Western Michigan vs Louisiana Tech at University of Memphis at Southern University vs UL-Monroe vs. UT-Pan American vs Southern Miss vs. Prairie View A&M vs UL-Monroe vs Prairie View A&M vs. UT-Pan American vs Southern Miss at University of North Texas vs UL-Monroe vs. Southern Miss vs UT-Pan American vs UL-Monroe vs. Prairie View A&M vs Southern Miss vs. UTPan American vs Prairie View A&M vs University of West Alabama at Rice University Ruston, LA Lake Charles, LA Memphis, TN/ Ridgeway Country Club Baton Rouge, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Denton, TX Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA Houston, TX

7 p.m. 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m. TBA

Dear Residents, Greetings from the McNeese State University Department of Housing and Residence Life! We know many of you are having a positive experience while living on campus in your new home. McNeese State University is a safety -conscious campus and keeping all community members safe has long been a high priority. However, despite our best efforts, crime and acts of misconduct still do occur. YOUR first line of defense is a combination of awareness and prevention. This means that YOU can take specific action to prevent, or greatly reduce, the likelihood that YOU or another resident will be a victim of a crime. To report any crimes, incidents, or suspicious persons/activity, please contact University Police at (337) 475-5711 or University Housing Services at (337) 475-5606. We are here to help.

Visitation by the opposite sex will be allowed only during the following times:
Sunday Thursday 10:00am-12:00 midnight Friday Saturday 10:00am1:00am Any resident found in violation of this rule shall have disciplinary actions taken against them along with being assessed a $50 fine for the 1st offense and a $100 fine for the 2nd offense. The 3rd offense will result in further disciplinary actions as mandated by McNeese State University Director of Campus life and possible eviction.

Sincerely, Louis P. Raiford Director of Residence Life McNeese Student Housing & Residence Life

Professional Staff
Marc Nichols, M.Ed. Property Manager

This chair on a balcony is a $25 Fine. How to prevent being fined

The following are some tips to help you reduce the chances of becoming a recipient of a fine. For residents in the apartments, make sure your balcony is free of trash, old decorative lights, unapproved and/or housing furniture. Do not remove the window screens, or use the windows as a method of entrance/exit. Do not prop open any exterior locked residence hall doors. For the safety of you and others in the residence halls, do not prop open any residence hall doors because you don't know whom you may be letting in! Do not loan your keys to anyone and do not attach your keys to your University ID. Letting someone else use your key can be considered an unattended guest. Do not allow guest to stay over past the visitation hours. Maintain a clean room. Do not use window coverings on the outside of you blinds such as; foil, blankets, signs, or any other item that can be viewed from the exterior of the building. Stay away from alcohol and illegal drugs. Do not vandalize any Housing or University property. Respect others by keeping noise levels at an acceptable level. Report any person behaving suspiciously to University Police at 337-475-5711.

Louis Raiford, M.Ed. Director of Residence Life Jerlan Delmore Accounts Manager Amaya Stevens Leasing Consultant Lacy Lavergne-Antee Leasing Consultant

Housing Office
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Phone (O) (337) 475-5606 (F) (337) 562-6504 Email MSULeasing2@ambling.com

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