Happy Mardi Gras! February 16, 2010
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Today marks Fat Tuesday, the beginning of the most wonderful celebration on earth: Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is about more than collecting beads and drinking the week away. It is about celebrating New Orleans and the culture that enriches all of our lives. Now more than ever people are taking the time to stop and think about New Orleans and Mardi Gras especially after Hurricane Katrina.
Stevenson University is now in crunch time for the Alternative Spring Break Trip to New Orleans which is less than a month away! Even Reslife is getting in the spirit. The board shown above is located on the third floor of Susquehanna and has a lot of interesting facts about Mardi Gras on it!
If you haven’t taken the time to think about Fat Tuesday, you need to! It is the last day of gluten before Ash Wednesday, the markings of Lent. So eat all the donuts you want today. Be merry. It’s Mardi Gras.
Mornin’ Joe! February 16, 2010
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Everybody loves coffee! So why not grab some for free??? This morning, the Patapsco ResLife staff woke up extra early to serve their residents delicious Dunkin Donuts and fresh coffee for free! I went over and grabbed myself a glazed donut and a cup of french vanilla coffee and it really got my morning started just the right way. Hopefully they decide to do this every month, because about 30 people and myself absolutley loved their gesture! So, Mornin’ Joe!
Valentine’s Day at College February 14, 2010
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This year, Tylor and I spent Valentine’s Day at college. And instead of going too far away for our special dinner together, we walked right down the hill to Outback Steakhouse. It was so nice and convenient for us! No traffic, just a little bit of ice and a huge line to get into the door! Note to self: If you ever plan on going to Outback on a day you know will be busy, they take call ahead as soon as they open. Tylor called when they opened and called ahead for 6 p.m. and we only waited 30 minutes instead of the 150 minutes everyone else had to wait! However, it was well worth it. I was so excited to get some cheesy fries! They are soooooo gooooood!! (A half order is big enough for 2+ people) Below is a picture of how amazing they look :] I also got a burger, which was amusing for the waiter because Tylor got quesadillas. It was quite funny. But, if you ever want a nice sit down meal and don’t want to go far, go to Outback! They also offer take-out that you can order online AND they are connected to Bonefish, another fabulous food establishment!
Valentines Event! February 11, 2010
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Western Run says Happy Valentines Day!
Tonight, the Western Run ResLife Staff held an event in the third floor lobby to get the residents out of their room and have a little valentines day fun! Almost 30 residents popped into the event to make cards and cute little gifts for their valentine. Not only was it a lot of fun, it was a chance for all of us to come together during this snowy weather. Everyone seemed to loved the event and I cannot wait for the real Valentines Day to come!
Haven’t come up with a gift idea yet? Stuck inside because of the snow? Check out RA Ashleigh’s Bulletin Board in the first floor lobby of Western Run for cute, free/cheap ideas for your Valentine! My personal favorite is the memory jar :]
Snow Survival Kit February 10, 2010
Posted by Marina in : Winter 2009-2010 , add a commentThis past week has taught me many things about the snow, the cold weather, and how to endure all of it at college. So, to help all of you out, I have come up with a Snow Survival Kit to make sure we are all prepared for our next round of snow.
1) Food. If you here a snow storm is coming, go buy food. There were times when it was snowing so hard and the wind was going so fast that I wasn’t able to walk to Rockland! And, of course, you CANNOT go out during a winter storm to buy food. Most places close just like we do. Also, do not rely on delivery. When the storms get bad enough, delivery services are shut down. The most essential food items to have are bread, lunch meat, milk, water, and frozen meals in case you cannot access a hot meal.
2) Winter clothes. Alot of college students, including myself, do not think to pack up their snow boots and clothes when coming to college. However, thinking about bringing them to school after the storm hits is obviously too late. Make sure you grab them the next time you go home, you will need them again I’m sure!
3) Shovel. I cannot tell you home many students I watched digging out their cars with trashcans and sporting sticks this past week! The stores are all sold out, so do yourself a favor and grab an extra shovel from home. If there is an emergency, it will take you at least twice as long to dig yourself out with a trashcan than it would with a shovel.
4) Entertainment. Lets face it, a week snowed in is not ideal for anyone. Be prepared and have things to do while being stuck inside! Sure you can go outside and play in the snow… but that only lasts for so long! Board Games (especially Monopoly) are a great source of entertainment and bring people together. Movies are also great. Housewive re-runs get really old after the 6th time so try and build up your collection for times like these. Homework, as I hate to say it, can also be entertainment. Anything that keeps you busy, and not crazy, will help you deal with the inability to leave.
Bottom Line, BE PREPARED!
Round Two February 10, 2010
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I feel as if this picture speaks a thousand words. But the most important of them of course is: NO SCHOOL! I don’t think SU has ever seen this much snow on the ground! This winter is one to remember… and will be in the record books.
Snow and Donuts February 9, 2010
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This would be the drive-thru ordering screen down the hill at Dunkin Donuts pre-Blizzard round two. Although it started to snow, my friends and I decided that we wanted some hot coffee and donuts for the morning since we figured we’d be snowed in… again. We walked down the hill and discovered that the inside part to Dunkin Donuts was closed. We ran out of hope until a lady came to the drive thru window and told us we could order through the ordering screen! So of course we took the opportunity and ordered our donuts! My friend Ashleigh and I snuck around the corner and took a picture of everyone else picking up their orders!
Time to Leave February 8, 2010
Posted by Marina in : Winter 2009-2010 , add a commentBut not without some hard work and effort. Today, I decided that I needed to get out of my dorm room and out into the real world again. However, when I walked out to get into my car, I was greeted by a mountain of snow a-top my car which I inevitably had to shovel to get my car out. It took me a little over 30 minutes before I had shoveled enough snow to get my car out! Here is a picture of me standing on a snow mound digging out snow from underneath my car!
SuperBowl Sunday!!! February 7, 2010
Posted by Marina in : Winter 2009-2010 , add a commentIt is not surprising to us students that Jazzman’s and Rockland would be low on food due to the Superbowl. But I’m not sure we knew everything would be wiped out! Here is a picture of the demolished chips rack at Jazzman’s that is always full!
But nothing went as fast as the wings they were selling for the Superbowl game out of Rockland. The workers boxing up these wings for students told us that they’d be gone by kick-off when in reality, they were gone by 6 p.m.! Who can blame us? They were so good! For a little more than $8, a student could walk in to Rockland before the game and buy a dozen wings using their SU One card, Flex, Cash, or Credit! You know I got some with my love for spicy food! :] Here is a picture of the wings I personally bought for the Superbowl. They must have been lucky, too, because the Saints pulled out the win!
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.
