big story

For my semester long story, I've decided to write about what exactly goes on in the hollow. We know that it's a tradition to go streaking sometime throughout your 4 years at witt, but I'm sure there's more nudity than that. Along with that there's smoking, studying, laying out with then weather's nice, sex, activities such as frisbee golf. All sorts of different activities that are know and not known about. I will interview students who have done or know of other's who have participated in these activities. So if anybody knows anything else they know about what goes on in the hollow or has done so themsleves feel free to let me know!

where i'm going for spring break

Most student's are spending their spring breaks (if possible) going somewhere to party. However, since my freshman year of high school, I have been traveling with my parents. A lot of people would think this would be boring, but I enjoy relaxing on my spring break. I wouldn't be able to handle a week in panama let alone all day drinking during wittfest.

Usually, we travel to Barbados (where is Rhianna is from), but this year we are changing it up and going to St. Martin. My mom loves the caribbean so we spend our spring break where we know will have great weather, food, and people. I went to St. Martin my freshman year of high school with my mom and my best friend and I'm very excited to go back this year. Barbados is my favorite island out of them all, but I think it's time for a change. I'm counting down the days until we leave and I'll be in the warm sun and eating tons of seafood!

when enough is enough

I've come to learn lately that people love to get into other people's business when it's not necessary. Who are people to tell another person how to run and live their lives. People have to make mistakes and live and learn on their own. In a recent "misunderstanding," an anonymous person was trying to tell me who I can and can't hang out with. By threatening to damagae another person's property, the anonymous thought I would give in. Instead a drunken yelling spree came out of it not to say embarrassing moments with other people. Needless to say, stay out of people's lives and let them make their own decisions.

Ice Day's Galore!

Who would of thought Wittenberg would give us three days off of school? It's been said in the past, that Witt was horrible with canceling classes. However, the ice that covered our entire campus may have been annoying and dangerous, but many students were happy with the days off. Our third day of canceled classes came to a shock for a lot of students, but it said that a male student had fallen and cracked his head open. So, with the danger of other students falling, Witt made the right choice in giving us another day off. There's still plenty of ice around the campus and students are continuing to fall, but I do have to say Witt has been better at trying to get rid of it. So thanks to the ice storm, students had a nice relaxing three days off. Maybe more to come?

spring break

What are people doing for spring break this year? Usually, the normal thing to do is Panama or somewhere in Florida. However, many students feel that they can't afford to go anywhere this year. Why waste money to go to Fl. where it won't even be that warm. Our spring break is earlier than other schools, so it's not quite that warm. So, how much are students actually willing to pay for spring break?

Waiting to plan spring break is another reason many students won't be joining the spring break fun. If you don't plan early, then it's basically a no go for the plans. They put it off until the end and then nothing gets done. That's why I always know my plans way in advanced. Some students feel that just having a week off and relaxing is good enough for them. However, I need the beach, the warmth, a few cocktails to make my spring break perfect. St. Martin here I come!

story

I thought in the beginning the story about recruitment would be easy since I had already talked ot so many girls involved, but when I told them I was doing this for a class they no longer wanted to have their names used. Instead of so much going with numbers being low with recruitment, I took a differerent lead with why so many girls were deactivating or de-pledging.

I contacted Carol Preston the current Director of Greek Life right away, but after a few days of no response I contacted Casey Stevens. Casey got back to me right away and was very happy to meet with me. Still no response from Carol I asked Casey if she could get Carol involved with our meeting. Luckily, Casey was a great help as was Carol when I finally met with her. I guess trying to meet with the Director of Greek Life during recruitment was a bad idea!

more than just a note

"This is really wrong if we're going to live like this," Dr. McHugh said as tears streamed down her face. A terrible incident like this has affected the whole community of Wittenberg, but what are people doing about it? Many faculty are enraged by what has happened and felt it was necessary to devote class to bring awareness about this incident. Dr. McHugh not only shared her feelings with class as she became emotional, but she had students write out actions they wish to take to turn Witt into a better place. Is that really possible though? Will people change?

Many members of Wittenberg are only aware of the note that was left on the door in Tower Hall. However, it's been more than that. In Firestine, another note was left on an African American's door as well as in NewDorm above water fountains. It may have started out as a sick joke, but it turned serious very fast. Having Chapel hour is a great way to bring Witt together during a time like this, but what else will be done now? Is everyone just going to move on with hopes that people will change?

Hopefully, another incident won't happen like this, but this being the sixth incident this year that seems very unlikely. Every individual can help change this and bring the community together. It's terrible that something like this had to happen for us to realize this. So I ask, what's next?