No More Snow! February 7, 2010
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized, Winter 2009-2010 , add a commentIt is now Sunday and the snow has finally stopped here at Stevenson. Here is a beautiful picture I took of Ratcliffe while walking back to my room.
Snowed in at SU: Day 1 February 5, 2010
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized, Winter 2009-2010 , add a commentAfter hearing about our school closing for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on Thursday evening, we were all totally stoked for the snow that was on its way.
Waking up this morning was unsettling to those of us who were previously excited for this monster. Many services around campus such as the library and Pandini’s are now shut down for the weekend. And if you can recall, I was supposed to be at a conference this weekend for Reslife called No Frills. But because of the snow we pulled out to ensure the safety of all of us going on the trip.
Regardless, though, today was our very first day being snowed in at SU. So what do you do when you are snowed in at college and 20+ inches are headed your way? You prepare, and you play.
To begin the day, Tylor and I went to Giant to get some goodies to last us for the weekend. Apparently we weren’t the only ones who got the memo because the grocery store was packed! We ended up getting everything we could to last us for the snow. Check out our freezer!
It is jammed packed! But hey, what else are we supposed to do for food? Plus, we are college students!
After food shopping we came back, relaxed, watched a movie until all of that got boring. The snow started to pick-up by midday and we didn’t even go to Rockland for dinner. Instead, the brave Dominoe’s delivery guys brought us our dinner! But waiting for the food I did my February door decs, which are totally cute!! If you want to read the blog about me beginning my February bulletin board, click here: http://wildstang.stevensonuniversity.org/. But for now, here is the stack of door decs I completed… that took me over two hours!
Yeah, I work hard, even on snow days! But enough was enough and I decided that we needed to do something a little more fun. So Tylor and I sat down and played Electronic LIFE. Much more complicated than regular LIFE, by far. For two hours we played and then slowly more and more people joined until we had 8 people in my room laughing and talking and of course, playing the game of life. For those of you who are interested in owning LIFE, here is what it looks like!
It was so much fun playing with everyone! We were one person away from breaking fire code… woops! But the night wasn’t over. We moved into Chelsea’s, my suitmate’s, room to play the Wii! This is the best game system in the world to have on a snowed in eve. So as a group we piled into her room and played the Wii Fit. Our fave game? The Hoola hoop. It is awesome! Here is a pic of our friend playing the hoola hoop game!
After another hour of laughing and playing, I was all gamed out and ready for bed. But not before checking out just how much snow we had accumulated in the 12 hours that it had been snowing. Here is a picture I took just before bed of students walking through the snow.
Maybe tomorrow after it’s done blizzarding I’ll get to go out and play in the snow!!
A Wild-Life Update November 19, 2009
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized , add a commentAs most of you already know, I love to walk around SU and take pictures of the various types of wildlife. Well, much to my surprise, I found the one thing I was looking for…
:] While walking to get dinner, Tylor and I almost stepped on this little guy! For week I have been looking for a frog and we finally found one!!! We didn’t name him, because we soon found out that it is illegal to catch frogs and keep them as pets in theh state of Maryland. Woops! Needless to say… I have a pretty wild life.
Drink It Down! August 24, 2009
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Root Beer floats, that is. Being the first day of class, the Student Activities Office decided to cool down our students with a refreshing float on the way to class. This awesome refreshment table was set up from 11-1 in the Rockland lobby area. Not only did they have root beer floats – they also had ORANGE SODA floats. Holla!!!!! And lets not forget the free Student Activities mug that came with it!
Oh oh oh – and pencil in Make Your Own Street Signs for tomorrow, at the Greenspring campus from 11am – 2pm.
Fall 2009 Tuition Reminders July 14, 2009
Posted by Marina in : Summer 2009, Uncategorized , add a commentReminders:
For returning students, your tuition is due TOMORROW, July 15th.
For new students, your tuition is due July 30th.
Remember – you need your money in to go to school. If you and your family have any questions or concerns, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Also – Fall RA’s – check your email! We have exciting news!! aka – see you August 9th SU!
Something Funny :) February 10, 2009
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized , add a commentIt’s been a very, very long day. I haven’t had a break from homework in the past 24 hours and I am so exhausted. I went to the office tonight but got sent home by my lovely boss. Apparently I look exhausted too. lol. But anyway, I was walking back from the office and I’m passing Rockland. I called Tylor to talk for five minutes to talk before getting back to my homework. And there it was! A DEER!!
Across the parking lot, over the sidewalk past Pandinis, down the long hill, and through the woods!!!!!! It was the best thing I have seen all day. But at first I though “OMG Marina you are hallucinating, you really are exhausted” but the couple behind me were talking about it and giggling! It’s true – I saw a deer in the middle of Owings Mills! AHHH.
I told Tylor that it was God’s way of telling me I need to take a break 
So this was my break, informing you of the first deer I have ever seen here at Stevenson.
Dec. 1 – World AIDS Day. December 2, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized , add a commentYesterday was the day to strut your stuff wearing the red ribbon, supporting AIDS.
For the people who live there lives HIV Positive, it is a day tribute to them – a day to let them know we pray for them, and a day to raise awareness so you don’t have to live like them.
At 7 p.m. last night, a girl by the name of Allie spoke in the Rockland conference room, about her life, with AIDS. She wants to put “the WE back in HIV.” She was positive, upbeat, and inspiring to say the least. Her story touched me in so many ways.
The presentation also discussed ways to prevent yourself from becoming HIV positive. One way, of course, is to protect yourself. At the end of the presentation, little “goody bags” were given out in honor of World AIDS Day. These little bags have condoms, a pamphlet, lubricant, other contraceptives, and other things to help people protect themselves. One night could ruin your entire life.
So be safe. Being a Student here at Stevenson University, condoms and other variances are offered to us at no charge through the Wellness Center. It maybe embarrassing to go in and grab some condoms – but how embarrassing would it be to find out you have an STD?
FIRST SNOW!!!! November 17, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized , add a commentIf any of you are like me – you are avid snow lovers who now have a grin from ear to ear planted on your face as you watch the first snow flakes of the year reign down across the land at Stevenson University.
Enjoy the snow lovers, enjoy!
Falling Behind November 10, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized , add a commentI know, I know… I’m falling behind and you all miss me. I get it
I’ll update later 
Midnight Madness October 15, 2008
Posted by Marina in : Uncategorized , add a commentTonight around midnight, I decided to take a stroll around campus because it has been a LONG LONG day. Mid-terms are not the best thing in the world… but I always find peace in late night walks.
But for other SU students, they find peace in a good ol’ game of sand volleyball – at midnight. They were laughing under the moonlight as boys and girls jumped around and relieved stress. There were other kids, as usual, sitting at the picnic table, talking and doing homework. There were other people out strolling along just like I was. I mean, after watching the presidential debate – who wouldn’t want to blow off some steam? But that blog will come tomorrow.
It just goes to show you that no matter what time of day it is, there is always something to do around here!
Until Morning – Cheers