Cardinals' Nest

Change of Heart

In the beginning, I chose to go to U of L because it was close to home and I figured I'd save some gas money. It didn't mean much to me at first because I was majoring in nursing, and I could go to almost any school for that. But Thursday morning began to change my opinion. Of course, I was tired...it was 7 o'clock in the morning. But the dancing and singing SOSers walking around began to wake me up. After standing in the long line to get my room key, I finally got to my room [on the 4th floor...so come early], dropped my stuff off, and headed back downstairs. The first thing we did was begin to do cheers to get us in the spirit [and probably wake us up.]

The rest of the first day consisted of listening to a lot of people talk about things we probably won’t remember, such as finances and campus health. After we ate dinner, the fun began. We watched the SOSers perform some skits. We all had a lot of fun and had a few reality checks during them. Afterwards, we got to go to different areas for the night to have fun. I chose to go to the Red Barn for the Orientation Jam. It was a night full of fun and dancing. After that long day though, it felt good to just go to bed.

The next day was mainly spent registering for your classes and doing the Cardinal Challenge. It was really fun, but also very helpful.

My orientation experience was a lot of fun. Not only did I meet some new friends with my same major, but it helped make me more comfortable about my transition from high school to college. After those two days I know I made the right choice to become a Cardinal. :)

- Monae D.

I Bleed Red

For anyone, the first day of your freshman year at college can be positively frightening. Looking at it from that perspective doesn’t always put the mind at ease, as every one has their own specific qualms. I come from a small-but-proud farming community roughly 45 minutes east of Lexington. The sheer size of Louisville and its dense population is dizzying compared to what I’m used to. For close to a year, I worked in a factory, limiting my interaction with any peers in my own age group. I felt like I had aged 20 years in the past seven months, applying the old parent’s cliché of “I’m just not that hip any more” to my dormant social skills. To round out all of my fears, I come from a family that “bleeds blue” and even the mention of a Louisville Cardinal deserves to get you gutted from nave to chops.

As you can see, college is a totally different world for me, the transition being anything but seamless. I didn’t think I would even go to college. I come from your typical Eastern Kentucky family, and despite my good grades, my family just couldn’t afford to put me through college.  It was through Metropolitan College at UofL that I was given my chance for a much more attractive future.

 

 Being that I come from across the state, the 7:30 early-check-in time was horrid. I had to take a placement test, and to get there on-time, I was awake at 3:30. Running on a Starbucks double-shot and a few hours of sleep, I was positive that I was going to bomb the test. To my amazement, the test that I took wasn’t that bad. It wasn’t timed, it was only a few questions long, and you were permitted a calculator.  There worst question on the test was a strangely-worded word problem.

Even if you don’t know any of the other students at U of L, you’re not going to be alone. I was so worried about making friends. I was prepared to keep to myself for the next 2 days. Realistically speaking, there were hundreds of other people there. It would be so difficult to single out a few individuals to socialize with. But to make things easier, every one was split up in to groups of about 15, each with their own SOSer and personal mascot. The SOSer relates his or her freshman experience to you. This makes it easier to bond to your fellow team mates. Even if you can’t relate to their peppy school spirit, they do have valuable knowledge of the school. It’s in your best interest to listen to what they have to tell you, albeit in a rather unconventional way. 

 
 

 While there is going to be a ton of fun activities going on, there are going to be a few seminars. Yes, they are a bit dull, but they are a plethora of useful information. Bring coffee and take notes if you have to, these seminars answer a lot of questions. They do their best to cover everything from what is expected of you as a freshman, to taking care of financial matters, to campus health and security. It’s not always so drab. In the “Real World” skit, the SOSers mix entertainment with matters of social integration, something that affects everyone. This is fallowed by “Breaking it Down”, where every one from your group shares their opinions on some very real issues. In this session, you are encouraged to voice your opinion, no matter what others may think. College is about making your self. No one is going to jeer at any opinion you may have as long as it’s solid.

 Just as important as the serious matters are, socializing and having fun is a major part of the college experience. There are many opportunities to break away from your group and do your own thing. At lunch, there will be a chance for you to buy the book-in-common -bring money the first day! They won’t be selling it on the second- and get a look at any organizations you may want to join. I myself joined Alpha Phi Omega, a co-educational service fraternity, and commonGround, the organization for LGBT students and their allies. At the end of the day, you can break away from your group and get involved in the various activities they have set up around the campus. They have something for every one. They had a dance, a game-room, and a milkshake stand. Or, you could just wonder around. I stayed at the top of the clock tower at near the Student Activities Center. This was my first night in the big-city. The view of the city all lit up under the stars was rather awesome.

 

There is pride in going to U of L. If you don’t feel it yet, you will. There are cardinal birds painted on the walkways. Don’t step on them. It’s not a game, it’s respect.  UofL continually ranks nationally in many programs, both athletic and academic. Among other things, UofL is the birth-place of the Gardisil cervical cancer vaccine and the first artificial heart transplant. Louisville was also named the best city for college sports and has the most intense college rivalry in the country. Among the most passionate students in the world, I can now say that I bleed red. 

So I took a week just to let it all settle and I really think the main
goal of orientation is to make you apart of the University of
Louisville. Instead of being a paying student you actually feel like a
member of the Cardinal Spirit. The thing I looked forward to the whole
two days was scheduling my classes. At that moment when I was printing
off my schedule I knew i had cemented my spot in the next stage of my
life. All the drama and stress of choosing a school was finally over and
I had found my home for the next four years.

Overall orientation was fun. My biggest tip is to just dive into the
games and activities. With the exception of the BOOM Chicka game. That’s
just annoying and way toooooo early. But it sets the tone for the rest
of the time. Definitely go after the cardinal bucks. Just because its
funny. Try to steal other teams symbol things because it builds a type
of camaraderie.

I came out of orientation with friends that I can't wait to see again.
the SOS'ers were hilarious and the food wasn't that bad. I do wish that
I knew how to control my air conditioner because my room was freezing.
Make sure you stress to your roommate about locking the door before they
walk out because it is a push in lock.

Finally I just want to give props to all the SOS'ers. High five to all
of you for putting yourselves out on the line like that. Acting like
goofs, sing a capalla into a mic. You guys were totally something to
laugh at. Oddly, I think that was your goal the whole time.

Madison Weakley

Greetings Fellow L-raisers,

I saw that they were asking incoming freshmen to write their take on their freshman orientation experience and here is mine.

I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed very early on a sunny and potentially hot monday morning (basically 4 30 to 5 00 O' clock. keep in mind my tail isn't usually bushy and eyes aren't bright til 11 00) ready and excited for my 2 days of fun.

let me just say that the fun didn't start until 8 30 that morning. My day started off quite badly. I had forgotten to pack crucial items in my duffel( toothbrush, change of clothes, hair brush) so I had to pack those items, which threw me off schedule, causing me to arrive late. I go to check in only to discover that I was scheduled to take a math test, i didn't have a calculator and it was already past the time I was supposed to be there for the math test (i don't test well in the first place, so it was worst in the morning) and things just seemed to not go my way at first.

Fast forward to the beginning of the test, while I was entering. When I came in to that Davidson hall classroom, I was greeted with a warm smile and cheery "good morning". As I left the classroom the same cheery voice that greeted me also said "See you at Miller!" Little did I know that the person who greeted me was my SOSer, EVA!! Eva's warm greeting and cheery "see you at Miller" was what started me on my way, and it was then that I realized "this is not going to be so bad".

Next stop, was the houchens building, where my student ID was made and it was then I became an ALMOST OFFICIAL cardinal. Next...to the humanities lawn where i became a DIVA. I was a part of EVA'S DIVAS AND THE BOYS WHO LOVE THEM. Knowing that the first cheery voice I heard was one of the people I was going to be spending my session with put me at ease. In the DIVA'S I met a couple new friends. One had the same name as me Brittany, another was Sarah, and I cant forget Liam (a boy who loved us). i met really cool people in that group and it really was a group full of DIVAS (WHICH IS A DERIVATIVE OF DIVINE) and the boys did love us...even though they didn't want to admit it.

That was the beginning of my journey. Through the orientation, my eyes were finally opened to the fact that college will be fun, but it's not going to be an easy ride like I had initially thought. This orientation opened my eyes to the fact that I'm going to be in the real world and i'm going to be faced with things that are hard and things that are going to either break me or make me. I'm officially going to be on my own.

My orientation session wasn't just eye opening, it was fun. The SOSers brightened up every moment. They made everything fun! a few of them even became my friends, that I will be going to next year. just to name a few OJ, Eva, sam J, and Roger and Mo (Morris). be looking for me IN YOUR FACE, next year when I come to school. lol.

At the end of my session, I will remember it always, after I was done registering for my classes, I found out that my mother wasn't going to be able to pick me up til 5 that day, there were 2 unforgettable things. Eva, saw me sitting in the lobby of Miller hall and offered to take me home, I didn't accept because I didn't have any gas money to give her, but just the fact that she offered just made me feel great. Another thing was Roger saw me sitting there in the lobby reading my new favorite book, which is the book in common Persepolis, and he told me "we're about to go work out, you wanna come with us, because you can get in now you have an ID..." and it was then that I realized everything is gonna be cool. It was then when I finally truly felt like a cardinal...and I gained the cardinal pride that day. And I just got even more excited about my upcoming school year. nowadays i'm saying "CLASS of 2012 Forever!"

So from eva's Cheery "Hello." and "See you at Miller." to Rogers "wanna come with us" I feel the pride. so now every time i hear the "ahhh C-A-R-D-S, CARDS!" cheer I join in. Every time I here the "All hail U of L" I sing along. When I see someone holding up the L, I raise it with them. Everytime I see anything U of L, My heart GLOWS! and when I see someone walk pass anything Cardinal, i think of the SAC and say...

"DON'T STOMP ON OUR BIRD!!"
Yep...I got it. Cardinal Pride!

Love ya,
*+*Brittany*+*
*+*Class of 012*+* GO CARDS*+*

The Start of Something New

I attended the sixth orientation session on June 16 and 17.  For the most part I liked orientation because you got to meet new people and get geared up to start college.  The first day is so long because you start early and end late and all the activities aren't always fun. But, the SOSer you are assigned to really help make it more fun because of all the personality they have.  Also, they probably know how you feel because they have to do this all summer long. There is alot of sitting and listening to others talk but as it gets later in the day that's when the fun begins.  My favorite part of day 1 was the Real World skits and the orientation jam.  On day 2, it's another early morning but this day is mostly all about fun.  You have the cardinal challenge and you get to register for classes before you go back home.  I loved the SOSers because they were fun and very outgoing and they made you feel comfortable in your group.  They also did a
good job of answering questions about the campus and just anything in general.  Because of orientation I'm really excited to start school this fall.

Janae Wiggins

Raise Some L

I got up bright and early (quite, quite early) Monday morning. I never really knew what to expect from orientation, but I most definitely had my reservations for both the program and the University of Louisville as a whole. Thankfully, I am done with orientation. But not for the reasons you would assume. I am glad that for the rest of the summer while I will still be uncertain about what is to come, I will know that I made the best decision possible for my education--- my future.

I have so much to say about orientation, but since no one wants to read an endless blog, I will remain brief and highlight the major parts of the program. From the moment I hit campus, I felt it, that strong sense of CARDINAL spirit. C-A-R-D-S! GO CARDS! I was a little apprehensive and nervous after seeing the SOSers acting so sporadically and unreservedly, but after seeing several smiling faces and a few familiar people, I was ready and back in my comfort zone. I was assigned a room in Miller Hall where I will live this fall and my SOS group was the John Jacob Jingle Jamie Giles group--- da, da, da, da, da, da, da. Members of our group were in no order: Sam Denney, Hannah Pruitt, Ryan McKinney, Aubrey Abott, Maegan Careck, Andrew Carter, and Adria Schwarber. Hey guys!

Being in the Honors A&S group was so great because I met so many people and became friends with future classmates who were so different, yet so similar and accepting to me. Jamie was by far an amazing leader, and our group was full of funny, talented, interesting people. We were so close those two days literally (we didn’t want to split up for Cardinal Challenge). I hope to stay in touch in some regard with each of them this fall. And did I mention Cardinal Challenge??? It was a bust! We got SEVEN points. That’s right, seven. We won one event and failed miserably at most everything else. Sorry, Hilarie .

At orientation, I got more information than I could ever need (or so I say until I do need to know something completely random). The SOSers and staff were all friendly and professional and sincerely welcomed me to campus. Scheduling and such seems to be complicated, but the advisors and SOSers were very well informed and able to help us quite effectively and QUICKLY. I personally got a great first semester schedule and love the fact that for once my schedule is comprised of classes that I WANT TO TAKE! I’m majoring in Political Science and minoring in Theatrical Arts. I was made aware of so many opportunities on campus and hope to be involved in such programs as Student Government, Drama, and anything else that could be fun.

So, in short… orientation was great. I am now finally convinced that the University of Louisville is right for me.  You may ask what the best thing about OUR university is and I am sure 9 out of 10 orientation goers would say--- the diversity of people. I wish I had more time to meet everyone, but in such a large campus setting such is not even feasible. But, I know for sure the people I met and was around were quite amazing. That’s right Ryan and others, all of you all were great to be around and entertaining EVEN IF the imaginary line and quite some distance separated our beliefs. Hahaha. That’s the great part. At U of L, so many different thoughts and beliefs are present and none should be dismissed lightly. I for one plan to challenge myself to think and consider others’ viewpoints and urge you to do the same over the next four years. Respect each others’ beliefs, but make your own decisions. In short, I would like to say a few more things. As such, they follow:
1.    Feel free to keep in touch and add me on facebook
2.    Look for me in the SGA and Drama in the future
3.    Keep your dreams
4.    Have a great SAFE summer and get ready to RAISE SOME L!

Bryan Charles Moore

Nothing like running on an hour of sleep...

I’m rather tired I decided I would go on and fill in anyone who wanted to know about all the stuff that went on over the last few days at University of Louisville’s orientation session 7.

The first thing when I think about the overall feel of those at orientation throughout the two days went sort of like this: tired, bored, tired, bored, tired, bored. This was mainly because of the start time being at 7:30 and for some even earlier (if you had to take a math placement test you started at 7:00). Even some people that I met who lived in Louisville were running on less than three hours of sleep, and I think very few were running on more than six hours. So I would stress to those of you who are planning on going to orientation in the future GET AS MUCH SLEEP AS YOU CAN!

Although that was the overall feel of the orientation here is how it went down. After getting lost because mapquest sucks, I walked onto the campus and like the three times before, it felt like home. I was nicely greeted by two SOSer’s, and even though one asked if I was there for orientation, which I thought was pretty obvious since I was carrying a sleeping bag and a big duffle bag, I just laughed it off and said yes. After being directed to the sign-in place I signed in and went up to my room, met my roommate, and went back down for the start of the orientation session.

When we all gathered in front of Miller hall the SOSer’s came out and started doing chants and cheers that were a little weird but just going with the flow I soon joined in. After our warm-ups we were split up into our groups. I was put into a group of about eight, my SOSer was named Dorcea and as a group we were Dorcea’s Diamonds. We were introduced to the game that they like to play which I kind of thought taught us something wrong but oh well it was fun. Each team had something that went along with their name the object of this game was to steal others teams while not letting anyone steal yours. The punishment: doing the “ I’m a little tea pot” dance in front of everyone.

The first day to me was consumed of nothing less than boredom. We basically spent six hours in a room being told about things such as “financing your college” and “campus security”. These things not only were originally boring but these things were already taught to us at least twice through campus tours and information sent to us by U of L. The only break of boredom was during the lunch session were you could mingle with fellow students while dining on a less than glamorous lunch. After lunch it was back to the info sessions were we learned about anything from the REACH program to preparing how to get into graduate school. These sessions were less than enjoyable but at least we were aloud a choice on what we wanted to listen to, basically we got to pick our own poison. Supper was a lot like lunch and then the parents were gone and the SOSer’s had us all to themselves. The real stuff that we really needed to know was told to us through a skit called the real world. In the skit they explained some of the real things they we would have to face in college, like racial differences and date rape, which turned out to be a really eye opening experience. After we got done with the real world skits we were allowed to do a few different activities. We could go to the Red Barn for a dance, go play other games such as corn hole or Rock band, or go to the game room and play some pool. This was one of the more enjoyable times just based on the fact we weren’t forced to do a specific activity. This free time allowed me at least to meet some people while walking around the campus and shooting some pool. The finale of the first day came at 10:45 when we met back up with our SOSer’s and talked about the plans for day two, registration.

Day two started off exciting because my phone died during the night allowing the alarm not to go off, but luckily I woke up only 30 minutes late so I only missed the back and neck massages, oh well. The second day was registration day, a day in which I was looking forward. The day started off filling out a survey at Strickler Hall. After that we broke the entire group into halves, Group A and Group B. Group A (my group) went to sign up for classes while Group B did cardinal challenge. We first met with our advisor to decide what classes to take. The advisors did a great job and made everything run really smoothly. Once we had our class options we went to the library to actually put them in our shopping cart. Once we were done both groups switched and we competed in cardinal challenge in which if you came in first you would get to register 20 minutes ahead of everyone else. The cardinal challenge was fun but unfortunately my team came in second. We all went to lunch which was a lot like the first two meals and then we were dismissed by majors to register. Once we were registered for classes we were allowed to leave.

After getting home and having the chance over a two hour drive to reflect upon the last couple days I have decided that what I had just participated in turned out to be  a very good experience. Although most of the time was spent with boredom and complaining about being tired, I met a lot of people. These people not only were my friends throughout the orientation process but hopefully will turn into friends for the next four years and who knows maybe a lifetime.

Ben Donlon

Choosing to become a Cardinal.

When I was little growing up in Michigan many would assume, I was a Wolverine fan. And yes, I was but not before I was a Cardinal fan. This is where my sister and I were first thought about. Louisville, is where we ended up moving to after Detroit. Louisville is my home. My parents met, dated, and was married while they attended Louisville. And did I also mention how my uncle went there too?? So of course, with the family history involved in University of Louisville and the city...I was for sure going to go there?? Well it really wasn't that obvious. I loved University of Louisville but I wanted to go somewhere far away. I visited many schools, applied everywhere, and had intense conversations with counselors and parents until I made up my decision about college. I ended up choosing U of L. It wasn't because of all the "family history" or just because it's close to home (I'm living on campus anyways..KURZ HALL REPRESENT!!!) It was because I loved the school. Every college I visited, I always compared it to U of L and all the colleges never really came close. U of L's campus is wonderful. Walking around the campus in Fall and Winter, you can just feel the school spirit. The faculty is friendly and so are the students.  Being a "little red bird" as April said is what I wanted to be.

Off to Orientation.
I can't lie. I was excited for orientation. I think everyone can admit that. =)

First day!
My first impression was....wow these SOSers are way too HAPPY!!!! But as I looked around, I realized I wasn't the only one who thought that which allowed me to really start talking to people I never met before. Of course, this happiness continued throughout the day but my follow classmates and I continued to laugh about it which allowed us to become closer. All the information meetings and skits really gave me alot of insight into college life.  So listen to them...even if they are long and boring.  When you get to choose information meetings to go to. Don't just choose the ones your friends are going to because I went to the Graduate school one and the lady was extremely nice and helpful. I also went to MAKING THE CONNECTION. This meeting was my favorite thing.(So if you got invited to go, GO!) Chris was the one who ran the meeting and he made it very casual. You got to talk to other Porter Scholars and instead of just talking about academics and what not, we talked about food, teachers, weekend nights, rushing and scheduling. It really made me excited. My Porter Scholars buddy in the meeting was terrific. She was everything I wanted to be. Pre- law, sister, and participated in a hella amount of clubs. She was cool. And she wasn't the only Porter Scholar who was cool, there was many other who just sat down and talked to me like we were good friends. 

Night time!
Well Tim(My SOSer) did us a huge favor and held are 1045 meeting at like 900 so we got to stay around campus socializing and not get interrupted. It was cool. The dance was kind of lame...but i was just fun to sit around and chill with people not in your group. After, the 1045 meeting your allowed to do whatever. So do something. I was cooling downstairs. I talked to some SOSers who were very helpful like Andrew and there was another one but I forgot his name. And I also talked to the Miller Hall check-in student who had a friend with him. These people knew what classes to take and which teachers to look for. Get the upperclassmen knowledge as a freshman! After that, I chilled in this girl's dorm..who I just met and talked with her roommate. It was fun. It wasn't fun sneaking back into my room trying not to wake my room mate(because I still didn't get to meet her yet) But she was up and we stayed up talking until way to late....

Day Two
I was ready to register but we had to wait what it seemed to be forever. Advising was fun in the College of Business(the building with the Asian figure of a Cardinal sculpture) and getting my class organized to be registered for was easy. I think I made it to hard on myself but my SOSer was very helpful. Anyways, after the long wait and the ridiculous games we had to play. It was time to register. I was nervous but all my classes were there. I was an official student!! Yay!! So this seems like it would be the end but no...it wasn't. I forgot to talk to my adviser about my A.P.  credit. No harm here. I went back talked to another adviser. And they told me other options of classes to look for. College of Business Rocks!!

So some last thoughts.
-Food wasn't that bad..It was a definite upgrade from high-school.
-Miller Hall...well it wasn't like any Hilton but it did do. Especially because you know other freshman is sticking it out with you.
-SOSers---some of them are real cool.
-MAKING THE CONNECTION...show up! and enjoy!
-Meet new people...let loose. This isn't high school anymore... =)

This is Sabrina from orientation of June 9 & 10 College of Business... Official Cardinal! and Porter's Scholars!!

Deuces!!....See you at the Game...(C-A-R-D-S!! CARDS!!!!!!)

3:47 pm / day two

             So i just got home from orientation. There was no time to write anything today. I woke up late and had to run over to fill out the college questionnaire. I woke up past 8 and breakfast was at 7:45. My SOSer had called me twice and my roommate was gone (though he had been gone since the night before, no idea where he was all night). So i called up OJ and changed then ran over to Strickler.

             After we filled out the questionnaire we went over to the Red Barn for the Cardinal Challenge. It's a series of competitions involving UofL trivia, physical, mental and team challenges. Team 7 made it to the Finals but since we didn't do extra stuff though we knew our stuff better than the other team, we lost in a tie breaker. Still it was great fun.

             College of Business to further discuss scheduling, the proper procedure, met with academic advisors, and set up our class schedule. Then we headed over to the SAC to have lunch and met with a lot of the RSO's (Registered Student Organizations, the activities, groups and Greek houses). I signed up with a couple religious groups and a pro life organization, the L-Raisers, and the SGA (Student Government Association).

              Headed over to Houchins to get a student ID. A very simple procedure, though the photo turned out with me looking sickly pale (heroin shade), and a weird pouting bottom lip situation. Back to the SAC evaluated OJ and then went over to fully complete scheduling. There were some problems because of time restraints and this being orientation session 7.

                  It was a largely effective event. The staff was great, the provisions and facilities were more than adequate and everyone was very helpful. Loved it. I feel very oriented and prepared for the experience.

Chandler Gies

7:46 am / day one

Just checked in, my cousin’s girlfriend was manning the desk so that was kind of weird. I’ve seen several people I know, so familiar faces is something that is working out. No idea who I’m rooming with. I took the math compass test, pretty sure I failed in record speed. Mainly because I was finished and others who had been there before me were still working, and that test was supposed to take over ½ an hour. S I think I missed the maximum number pretty quickly.  I’ve gotta head to the courtyard, silly wi-fi isn’t working up here.

6:21 pm / day one

                It’s been a pretty good day. The SOSer’s are exactly like camp counselors, only this group is trying to allow for a fun time in a stressful environment rather than a fun environment in a relaxed setting.  The lectures and seminars have been pretty boring though informational.  I thought I had a pretty good idea of what I was going to major in and also what I was using as a minor. But now I’m pretty confused about it. I guess it’s just the reality of “what will bring more success?” The meals were decent. But it just seems like they are going out of their way to make someone sick. First Mexican food and then for dinner Italian. The mascot game is getting pretty heated. But OJ’s Oscar is safe sitting next to my laptop. We still have to get our hands on that lunchbox.  So far it’s been very informational. The fun stuff is supposedly about to begin a bit after 7. Something about a “Real World” skit, and then latter a dance in the Red Barn, many are skeptical, especially after 7 or so years of awkward school dances.

                I’m now really looking forward to college life, activities, new people and opportunities.

11:10 pm / day one

                So the “real World” skit was great. It was funny and exciting but I was also dramatic and thought provoking. Afterwards we had several choices on what to do. Afterwards we went into Davidson and did an exercise to see how people felt about certain racial and ethnic issues. We could go hang out at Miller (our dorms), go o the SAC and play Pool and Ping Pong, there was a dance at the Red Barn, smoothies at the Interfaith center, or play ping pong, snack and show our skills on Rock Band at the Baptist CM(?).

                First I went up and shot some pool for awhile, everyone seemed to be meshing and getting along famously. But I got tired of being the worst player so I headed downstairs. I was going o check out the dance but they were playing Solja Boy, so that ended my interest. So I went into the BCM and watched them play Rock Band. The drummer decided to leave so I took over. I’m not very great but with practice I’d probably do better. Then I played the vocalist and sang “Paranoid” and “Blitzkreig Bop.” It was very fun. Plus I was playing with people I’d never met before of semi-similar beliefs.

                Then we had our final wrap-up with OJ (our SOSer), in the kitchen at Miller. We discussed what we’d learned and what we appreciated. But then the ice machine started building up pressure and sounded like it was going to explode so we filed out and went to our areas of rest.

GREAT DAY! But also a LOOONG day.

Chandler Gies