Can You Feel The HEAT? October 16, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Fun Events , add a comment
Chili – Anyone?
Today was the VillaFest chili cook-off outside in the Greenspring Quad. Walking past you could see red beans and meat stuffed into pots, into cups, and into Students, Faculty, and Staffs mouths. There was an assortment of cheese and plenty of crackers. It smelled sooooooo gooooooood!!! The judges (looking all professional in their Villafest shirts) sat outside of the Student Union with a tray full of chili infront of them. Lucky women, I tell ya.
The cook-off is just the beginning of a fun-filled weekend. Wild Stang is up and ready. Tonight he was out and about at the Rockland Center in his Tux shirt – posing for pictures with President Manning! He’s the biggest celebrity I know 
So come join the fun this weekend at Villafest. 
Presidential Debate: Round Three. October 16, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Informational Events , add a commentRound three in the Avalon Community center last night was a mix between awkward and intense. McCain in an effort to save himself in the last presidential debate made cut-throat remarks about Obama and his financial plan. But Obama, being the man he is – kept going strong through the debate steering clear of direct insults towards McCain. Obama concluded after McCain’s tax cutting remark, that they both want to increase taxes, but for different groups. I personally support Obama in his effort to raise taxes for wealthy Americans… it only seems fair. But on the opposite side of the taxation fence, McCain wants to cut taxes for oil and gas companies. (OK, Bush JR.). The president is supposed to be supporting efforts to help the American PEOPLE not the American BUSINESSES. I have this strange suspicion that McCain is one of those secretive supporters of the Bush Administration – not good for America.
But as Obama pointed out – McCain and his support for president Bush is not a secret. McCain always fights back with ‘I am not President Bush’ – but he is a main supporter and I feel like that says A LOT about him as a candidate for President. America is tired of Bush, we don’t need another one.
It is obvious to many Americans that the differences between the two candidates is abundant. I’m not trying to push my personal views on anyone, but I do believe that having strong beliefs helps shape a well-rounded person. It’s in America’s hands. So speak up and shout out. You decided who is in office next.
Cheers
Wellness Wednesday: Depression October 16, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Informational Events , add a comment“More than Books Weighing you Down?” The simple answer to this question is yes – but am I one of the 45% of students who suffer from depression?
Last night in the Avalon screening room, I learned a million and one things about depression (and stress) and ways to manage stress levels in my life. One of the things that struck me as the ‘obvious’ answer was time management. I’m one of those students who will stress and wait til the very last minute to get something done… Not healthy at all. It’s actually the main contributor to my stress levels… but I do not suffer from depression. Sure being away from home is hard – but the number one thing that gets us down is loneliness.
Cassie Stalling and Sheppard Pratt were amazing speakers last night, hitting the main points of sadness, depression, loneliness, overwhelming-ness, and many other words ending with ‘ness.’ Many things that they mentioned could help lower my stress levels as well as yours.
If you are a student here, I highly recommend attending the Wellness Wednesday events. One – it’ll help with that lonely feeling, because you’ll be with people! And Two – they are very informative sessions (and you get scholarship hours!!!!)
Have a wonderful raining day