Almost done...

These last few weeks of school have been so busy! For some reason the professors decided to load on the work for the second half of this semester. With lab reports, papers, and tests, I have been spending a lot of time in the library. However, the weekends have been a nice relief from all the work. It's a lot better going out in the nice weather than compared to the snow. The past few months have also consisted of a lot of kan jam and volleyball during the week. It's nice seeing everyone outside all the time in the warm weather. Now with only a week left of classes and two finals, freshman year is coming to an end. Next thursday Kid Cudi is coming to Brockport, which I am very excited about it! Many students waited in line for 3-5 hours to get their tickets. Luckily I didn't have to wait very long for mine, but many students were very dedicated. Then on that Friday we have our "Brock the Port" where there are games and festivities going on outside during the day. I have heard that it is the best day of the year at Brockport, so I am very pumped! But I should probably get back to finishing up this lab report, I will see ya guys later.

April!

So yes, it has been quite a while since my last blog. As many of you new freshman will realize, things get so busy so quickly it's very easy to lose track of time. I can't believe that second semester is basically over. There's about 3 weeks left of classes and then finals. It's crazy. I wish I could better describe just how fast this year flew by. Spring semester went by so fast! Right now I'm just trying to get ready for all my final exams and projects. Tennis started up again, so I'm really excited about it. We actually have a pretty big tournament coming up that I'm getting a bit nervous for, but I'm sure we'll do fine. I made my schedule for next semester and I'm so happy with my classes. That's one of my favorite parts about college, getting to choose your own schedule. I'm really looking forward to taking Advanced Media Writing. I'm taking the intro class this semester and I love it. Between school and tennis and everything else I've been keeping so busy. Today was the first day I even got to just hang out outside with friends enjoying the nice weather. Hello Kan-Jam. Well thats about all for now. Promise I'll update very soon. :)

-Carolyn

Countdown to the End of Freshman Year

I can't believe it, but my freshman year at college is almost over. We have just about a month left. It seems like this year just flew by, but I guess that's what happens when your having fun .

Now everyone is starting to worry about finals, and grades at the end of the year. I have to make sure that I keep my GPA up high enough to keep my scholarship. I'm pretty sure that I'll be fine though.
The weather is finally starting to get nice outside, and this past week everyone was outside. People were playing Can-Jam, football, volleyball, soccer, and lacrosse, or they were just chilling in the sun. The Brockport campus is a great place to be when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. I myself played frisbee, football, lacrosse, and some volleyball on the sand court outside my dorm.
So right now I'm just waiting for the end of the year to come, and while I look forward to the

summer, I know I will really miss Brockport when I'm gone.

(The first two pics are caricatures of my friends done by an artist on Carnival Day.)

-Logan

Back in Brockport: Second Semester

Hey everybody! Life in Brockport is rockin' as usual. It's great being back with all of my friends from last semester. I feel as if I've made some really close bonds with people here. This also makes me excited for next year, as I now know I'm going to be rooming with several of my good friends. I just made a down payment for the six man suite that I'll be living in next year with my two roommates from this semester and three of my close friends. We already are making plans for the suite, such as all the televisions we will have, fridges, couches, and posters. As for classes this semester I'm really enjoying them. I was able to choose all the classes I wanted to, whereas last semester they were chosen for me. Also I was able to choose later classes which is awesome, as I love to sleep in. Well that's about all that's new so far this semester. Here's two new pics from since I've been back.

2nd Semester!!

So the third week of the 2nd semester is almost over! After a long break, I realized it was time to get back into the swing of things by spending nights in the library and studying for exams. With having gymnastics competitions every weekend, my semester is a lot more busy than the last. However, I am able to manage my time well so I complete all my work for classes. It is a lot of fun going on away meets and traveling with the team, so I don't mind at all being a bit more busy than I was compared to the 1st semester. Overall second semester has been a blast! I really missed the friends I made here at Brockport and am happy we are all back together. Can't wait for all the good times to come, but for now I have to get back to reading biology. Talk with ya soon!

-Natalie

Getting Back into the Swing of Things!

It's already been a week into the second semester! I'm happy to be back into the swing of things. It was really nice to reunite with my roommates and all of my friends that live in my resident hall as well as finding some familiar faces in my classes.
After having a little trouble the first week with classes, I have finally gotten in all of the classes that I like and I think it's going to be a great semester. In a couple days, I have to start deciding who I want to room with next year or if I want to apply to become a Resident Assistant.
The weather is really cold and my friends and I have been cautious of slipping and falling on the way to the dining hall and classes.
Next week is the recruitment meeting for The Stylus so a couple friends and I will be attending and continue writing articles again. On top of that, I'm helping Amanda Seef, the Editor-in-Chief of The Stylus and the rest of the members of the Society of Professional Journalists plan a journalism conference scheduled to be held in March!
Now that I'm all stocked up on food, settled into my classes and work and eager to go to the gym daily (in the frigid weather) - I think I'm definitely ready for the second semester to be in full swing.

Second Semester

So it begins again! Second semester is officially here and I have currently survived 2 days worth of brand new classes. So far so good. Honestly I'm just really psyched to be back. You wouldn't think that 6 weeks worth of vacation was really long, but honestly, I never thought it would end! It's so nice to finally be back here. I'm excited to start classes again and very excited to see all of my friends. With all of my Brockport friends living all over the state I very much appreciated my unlimited texting. My classes this semester seem pretty cool so far. I have a couple Gen-Eds but the courses that are for my major seem really interesting. I'm really excited for Media Writing being that I'd love to do magazine journalism so hopefully, that class is somewhat helpful. One thing I'm really suprised about, the amount of work I have after only 2 days...