February, 2011
Groundhog Day
Feb. 5, 2011—Wednesday, February 2nd, marked another year of America getting in touch with its agrarian roots and looking to nature for answers. Specifically, we look to a very special rodent named Punxsatawney Phil to predict the end of winter. At Vanderbilt, we celebrated Groundhog Day in a slightly different manner. First, whether through stunning coincidence or...
Passport Ball
Feb. 5, 2011—Every year, the Commons hosts a huge event with elaborate buffets and entertainment. Though it is open to all students, this signature events of the Commons celebrates the freshman class. This year, the event was dubbed “The Passport Ball,” and it celebrated the diversity in the Class of 2014.
An hour of calm.
Feb. 2, 2011—College is stressful. This is particularly true of Mondays for me, as I have class from 9-4 with only an hour break, and then a meeting afterwards. By the time I make it through two more classes on Tuesday, I tend to feel a little stressed that the week isn’t even halfway over.
Fridays at Dismas
Feb. 1, 2011—Friday nights I go to the Dismas House. I know what you’re thinking – don’t you have fun on the weekends? Well, yes I do. I really do.
Oh, this has gotta be the good life/
Feb. 1, 2011—I have 2 jobs and I’m taking 18hrs worth of classes this semester, so to say that I may feel a little stressed at times would be an understatement. Whenever someone asks me a question that causes me to yield this information I get the “oh-my-gosh-how-are-you-still-alive?!” gasp, the “I’m-in-the-same-boat-hang-in-there” empathetic shoulder pat, and, my favorite,...