Anyway, if you are old or were too lazy to go then check out this video.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
St. Mary's Day Video
2012 Prezzy Dingle made a great video about St. Mary's Day. I think he is tryna become a 'news reporter'. Not really sure what those are, I think they are like video bloggers. Some sort of new trend/fad, not sure if it is gonna work out. He should probably focus on bloggin.
Anyway, if you are old or were too lazy to go then check out this video.
Anyway, if you are old or were too lazy to go then check out this video.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
SGA Meeting 3/6
The first time I live blogged an SGA meeting was September 23rd, 2008. The last time I truly liveblogged an SGA Meeting was April 27th, 2010.
Actually, I would really recommend reading that first liveblog from 2008, there are a lot of things that would end up being major parts of the blog and campus itself like
8:00 - I arrive and stand awkwardly outside pretending to text.
8:03 - I enter and President Snyder immediately begins talking to me.
8:04 - It's already full and it's only been four minutes, this SGA is good at not being late. Also only the Vice President and Parliamentarian a sit up front now which is an interesting change.
8:06 - It hath begun.
8:07 - They no longer have nametags for everyone #buschleague
8:08 - Kate does not hit her gavel very hard.
8:10 - Urgo is the guest speaker, he is talking about the Dean of Students position (look forward to a saucy post on that tomorrow) which was recently vacated. Urgo says it was a 'mutual decision' #IYSS
8:11 - Urgo is looking pretty. Also there will be a national search. NATIONAL SEARCH RETURNS YALL #basedgod
8:12 - Someone says the new Dean should be approachable. No shit.
8:14 - Mark was just told to speak up, I think he may have a cold/sore throat. Feel better bb.
8:17 - I think the new Dean should be like the Dean from the Simpsons Bobby Peterson. IDK if that is possible via (ATTN: anonymous who recently complained about my use of 'via,' lol not gonna stop #sorryimnotsorry) he is a cartoon.
8:19 - Mumby brought up Maggi O'Brien hiding in her office. I think he confused office with abroad/her winery.
8:20 - Urgo looks thinner I wonder if he has been ~workin out~ #swag
8:21 - More suggestions about the new Dean that are all pretty legitimate but also not things that I am super interested in.
8:22 - What I am interested in is Urgo's hair, I feel like the hairline is more defined and the back part goes lower now. Anyone care to comment on changes to Urgo's hair?
8:23 - "New Dean should drive a hybrid and be a happy person" #hippie
8:25 - Apparently Student Trustee Maurielle Stewart stole a 'Bugle' from Prez Dingle. Not sure if she is talking about the instrument or the 'stoner food'. She alerted me via the twitter (follow me @SMCMLOL for relevant news updates).
8:27 - MHECbro is saying something confusing that I do not understand about Jboard and precedents and blah blah blah
8:29 - "Do you do a criminal background check on candidates?" I hope not, personally I want our new Dean to be a convicted felon/drug dealer (actually that could rule).
8:31 - Bloggin makes me sleepy.
8:32 - Someone just apologized for being late to SGA #YOLO
8:37 - I think Prez Dingle is tryna establish the point that we should get a Dean who is okay with 'May Day'.
8:41 - Sometimes people ask kinda dumb questions
8:42 - "So in Absalom, Absalom!" lololol
8:43 - Urgo is done, moving onto Resolution supporting a Living Wage for all Staff Members.
8:46 - Are you fucking kidding me!?! Terrorist Newspaper Pointless News just posted and article about 'People who hate The Point News' and left me out. This is bullshit, I've hated The Point News since September of 2008.
8:51 - "We'renot trying to attack Urgo with this"
8:52 - What the fuck are you even trying to say, are you trying to imply the staff will beat the Senate up if we don't pass this? MHECbro I don't understand you.
8:54 - Kelly Schroeder (luv u Kelly) brought up the point that Staff refers not only to Maintenance, Housekeeping, etc. but also to people in Student Affairs etc.
9:00 - "If we are going to pay them more, are they going to work harder?" oh my god are you serious, #getout. I don't think you understand what the purpose of a ~Living Wage~ is. The entire idea is to pay people enough so that they can actually live a good life free of debt. Get your Ayn Rand bullshit philosophy out of here.
9:02 - Same Rugby bro "Can we get them to start cleaning the bathrooms in the Townhouses" what the hell, hire a maid if you are that lazy
9:06 - Via facebook stalking, profile picture on a boat, Econ major, went to a $13,000 a year private high school, which is literally half of what some of these people are getting paid. Stop hating poor people, Jesus Christ. Some fucking Catholic.
9:16 - Resolution passed.
9:17 - Rugbybro "candy machines are always cash only" #firstworldproblems
9:20 - Meeting is wrapping up
9:21 - Meeting over!
Missu SGA
Here is the Agenda for the meeting:
BLOG LATER
Actually, I would really recommend reading that first liveblog from 2008, there are a lot of things that would end up being major parts of the blog and campus itself like
- Trays were eventually removed from the Great Room
- Clubs passing w/o any debate ever
- My hatred for the Terrorist Newspaper The Point News
- Stipends for recycling and composting coordinators, which became a big part of my life
- Club websites, which was another big part of my life
- And SGA being boring
8:00 - I arrive and stand awkwardly outside pretending to text.
8:03 - I enter and President Snyder immediately begins talking to me.
8:04 - It's already full and it's only been four minutes, this SGA is good at not being late. Also only the Vice President and Parliamentarian a sit up front now which is an interesting change.
8:06 - It hath begun.
8:07 - They no longer have nametags for everyone #buschleague
8:08 - Kate does not hit her gavel very hard.
8:10 - Urgo is the guest speaker, he is talking about the Dean of Students position (look forward to a saucy post on that tomorrow) which was recently vacated. Urgo says it was a 'mutual decision' #IYSS
8:11 - Urgo is looking pretty. Also there will be a national search. NATIONAL SEARCH RETURNS YALL #basedgod
8:12 - Someone says the new Dean should be approachable. No shit.
8:14 - Mark was just told to speak up, I think he may have a cold/sore throat. Feel better bb.
8:17 - I think the new Dean should be like the Dean from the Simpsons Bobby Peterson. IDK if that is possible via (ATTN: anonymous who recently complained about my use of 'via,' lol not gonna stop #sorryimnotsorry) he is a cartoon.
8:19 - Mumby brought up Maggi O'Brien hiding in her office. I think he confused office with abroad/her winery.
8:20 - Urgo looks thinner I wonder if he has been ~workin out~ #swag
8:21 - More suggestions about the new Dean that are all pretty legitimate but also not things that I am super interested in.
8:22 - What I am interested in is Urgo's hair, I feel like the hairline is more defined and the back part goes lower now. Anyone care to comment on changes to Urgo's hair?
8:23 - "New Dean should drive a hybrid and be a happy person" #hippie
8:25 - Apparently Student Trustee Maurielle Stewart stole a 'Bugle' from Prez Dingle. Not sure if she is talking about the instrument or the 'stoner food'. She alerted me via the twitter (follow me @SMCMLOL for relevant news updates).
8:27 - MHECbro is saying something confusing that I do not understand about Jboard and precedents and blah blah blah
8:29 - "Do you do a criminal background check on candidates?" I hope not, personally I want our new Dean to be a convicted felon/drug dealer (actually that could rule).
8:31 - Bloggin makes me sleepy.
8:32 - Someone just apologized for being late to SGA #YOLO
8:37 - I think Prez Dingle is tryna establish the point that we should get a Dean who is okay with 'May Day'.
8:41 - Sometimes people ask kinda dumb questions
8:42 - "So in Absalom, Absalom!" lololol
8:43 - Urgo is done, moving onto Resolution supporting a Living Wage for all Staff Members.
8:46 - Are you fucking kidding me!?! Terrorist Newspaper Pointless News just posted and article about 'People who hate The Point News' and left me out. This is bullshit, I've hated The Point News since September of 2008.
8:51 - "We're
8:52 - What the fuck are you even trying to say, are you trying to imply the staff will beat the Senate up if we don't pass this? MHECbro I don't understand you.
8:54 - Kelly Schroeder (luv u Kelly) brought up the point that Staff refers not only to Maintenance, Housekeeping, etc. but also to people in Student Affairs etc.
9:00 - "If we are going to pay them more, are they going to work harder?" oh my god are you serious, #getout. I don't think you understand what the purpose of a ~Living Wage~ is. The entire idea is to pay people enough so that they can actually live a good life free of debt. Get your Ayn Rand bullshit philosophy out of here.
9:02 - Same Rugby bro "Can we get them to start cleaning the bathrooms in the Townhouses" what the hell, hire a maid if you are that lazy
9:06 - Via facebook stalking, profile picture on a boat, Econ major, went to a $13,000 a year private high school, which is literally half of what some of these people are getting paid. Stop hating poor people, Jesus Christ. Some fucking Catholic.
9:16 - Resolution passed.
9:17 - Rugbybro "candy machines are always cash only" #firstworldproblems
9:20 - Meeting is wrapping up
9:21 - Meeting over!
Missu SGA
Here is the Agenda for the meeting:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Approval of the Minutes
V. Student Speak-Out
VI. New Business
-President Urgo as guest speaker
-Resolution 04-12S Wage Justice at St. Mary's College of Maryland
VIII. Announcements
IX. Adjournment
BLOG LATER
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Swings
Whenever I see an image of the swingset outside the library I am filled with emotion and nostalgia and memories.
A really pure area, devoid of stress or worry. The only issue is which swing you want to use. And it's right outside the library, so when life/school seems impossible it is always there waiting for you to relax and swing.
Overlooking the pond and river, you can always see beautiful sunsets and people walking along the path near QA or on Route 5. I can vividly recall at least a dozen meaningful conversations I had there.
Even though it is really simple and I only spent a few hours of my life there, I think it is something that I will always think about when I need to escape the real world for a moment and focus on something simple and rhythmic, something that makes sense.
A really pure area, devoid of stress or worry. The only issue is which swing you want to use. And it's right outside the library, so when life/school seems impossible it is always there waiting for you to relax and swing.
Overlooking the pond and river, you can always see beautiful sunsets and people walking along the path near QA or on Route 5. I can vividly recall at least a dozen meaningful conversations I had there.
Even though it is really simple and I only spent a few hours of my life there, I think it is something that I will always think about when I need to escape the real world for a moment and focus on something simple and rhythmic, something that makes sense.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Dean Bayless Sacked
Urgo sent out a brief email recently announcing the end of Dean Bayless's time here at St. Mary's.
(Click it for a larger version, duhhh)
According to sources that are probably marginally accurate, her contract was not renewed. contracts are weird. I guess it is like when you are playing baseball and you have a bad season so your contract doesn't get renewed, and you go play for a Minor League team, but you are so good there that you end up playing for an even better MLB league next year. I think that was basically the plot of 30% of all baseball movies, and may be an indicator of Bayless's future.
I think a lot of people saw this coming, via new Prezzys coming in and 'cleaning house'. The two did not seem to mesh completely in terms of philosophy. And views on beer. Wonder how they will find a new Dean. I hope it is a long drawn out process that takes 1.5 years.
IDK how to feel about this. Apparently she started in 2007, which means we've grown up with this college together or something, and leaving together (and both of us looking for jobs!)
Good luck in the future!
Also I refuse to post that image that compares her to a certain Harry Potter character.
Also, lolz:
(Click it for a larger version, duhhh)
According to sources that are probably marginally accurate, her contract was not renewed. contracts are weird. I guess it is like when you are playing baseball and you have a bad season so your contract doesn't get renewed, and you go play for a Minor League team, but you are so good there that you end up playing for an even better MLB league next year. I think that was basically the plot of 30% of all baseball movies, and may be an indicator of Bayless's future.
I think a lot of people saw this coming, via new Prezzys coming in and 'cleaning house'. The two did not seem to mesh completely in terms of philosophy. And views on beer. Wonder how they will find a new Dean. I hope it is a long drawn out process that takes 1.5 years.
IDK how to feel about this. Apparently she started in 2007, which means we've grown up with this college together or something, and leaving together (and both of us looking for jobs!)
Good luck in the future!
Also I refuse to post that image that compares her to a certain Harry Potter character.
Also, lolz:
Sunday, February 19, 2012
SGA Election
Congratulations to Reighart/White on this past election.
Perkins/Thor, yall have another year, good luck in the future if you decide to run again.
Perkins/Thor, yall have another year, good luck in the future if you decide to run again.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
SGA Election 2012
SGA Elections!~ Lots of stuffs.
Reighart/White VS. Perkins/Thor.
IDK much about any of the candidates other than Becky. Becky and I had a fake wedding once (with real cake) so that was fun, she was a pretty good fake wife, but maybe not as good as this one. Also Becky was Senator of the year her first year in the Senate, which is actually a major accomplishment and shows real dedication to the SGA and the ability to create actual legislation that isn't bullshit.
And she was a major driving force for GMSRF (The green St. Mary's revolving loan fund, which funds green initiatives on campus) along with other stuff like reusable to-go boxes. And I don't mean she just went to meetings and signed stuff, but she actually did a lot of legitimate work on these things.
So that is my experience with one of the candidates, but it doesn't really affect me obv so make your decision, just be sure to vote.
New Constitution! Some "facts," but first it would appear that President Snyder is trying to remove necessary information from the Constitution! Sounds like terrorism.
The funny thing about getting new Constitutions passed is that they usually fail due to lack of voting. So really the best way to vote against the Constitution when there is an uncontested election is to just not vote (via people are less likely to vote).
Wonder if the new Constitution will pass.
Anyway, go vote yall (or don't idc).
Reighart/White VS. Perkins/Thor.
IDK much about any of the candidates other than Becky. Becky and I had a fake wedding once (with real cake) so that was fun, she was a pretty good fake wife, but maybe not as good as this one. Also Becky was Senator of the year her first year in the Senate, which is actually a major accomplishment and shows real dedication to the SGA and the ability to create actual legislation that isn't bullshit.
And she was a major driving force for GMSRF (The green St. Mary's revolving loan fund, which funds green initiatives on campus) along with other stuff like reusable to-go boxes. And I don't mean she just went to meetings and signed stuff, but she actually did a lot of legitimate work on these things.
So that is my experience with one of the candidates, but it doesn't really affect me obv so make your decision, just be sure to vote.
New Constitution! Some "facts," but first it would appear that President Snyder is trying to remove necessary information from the Constitution! Sounds like terrorism.
- Cleanup - IDK I guess some stuff got removed so that it isn't a jumbled mess
- Removal of MHEC from Exec board. Not really sure why, or where/how the MHEC representative will interact with the student body, but w/e. Most people tuned out when the MHEC rep spoke anywayz
- Director of Campus Programming is now selected by the President+Staff instead of being voted on by the Student Body. President Snyder wants to remove our ability to vote! Sounds like terrorism to me. I thought we fought the Revolutionary War so that we would be able to vote! Is Mark Snyder a colonial governor, appointed by King George III??? He does live in New England...
- Actually the above is probably a good change, although probably not a necessary one tbh. It's never a contested position and the Prez and VP generally find someone that they want to run anyway. So IDK.
- MAT students can vote now. This was attempted a few years ago but not enough people voted.
- The President now serves as the Head of the Student Life Committee. I don't really understand the need for this change, it seems weird. I wonder what the rationale was behind this.
- Removed the ability of the President to call special sessions. This was never really used, not sure why to remove it though.
- Removed having the VP solicit committees report to the Senate monthly. I think Prez Snyder really reduced the amount of reporting at meetings, which cuts down on time.
The funny thing about getting new Constitutions passed is that they usually fail due to lack of voting. So really the best way to vote against the Constitution when there is an uncontested election is to just not vote (via people are less likely to vote).
Wonder if the new Constitution will pass.
Anyway, go vote yall (or don't idc).
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
PANIC: SGA CRISIS???
Been hearing rumblings of people 'debating' at SGA meetings lately. Not really sure what it is about via never going to them (anymore...sigh) so I talked to some informants to garner some information.
It seems there are two issues that 'people' are having with the SGA.
RE: Issue 1: Apparently (via unsubstantiated rumors [via I didn't go]) the current MHEC-bro Mike Hullett did not know that there was this proposed change until the meeting and got upset and had the SGA table (AKA make everyone wait ANOTHER week to vote on it) the measure. Not really sure why he wants to get rid of the position, or discussed it with the current dude regarding whether or not we should have it.
RE: Issue 2: Some speculation that this is via he does not support the White/Reighart ticket, and did this out of spite (via they are currently abroad, but this would not affect them). Not all that likely via I don't think he is that silly/childish. Other more reasonable reason behind it is probably that he feels that the new Prez should be trained. Regarding Mark Snyder and training, from an anonymous SGA member: "also, if mark is so concerned about training maybe he should have trained his senate" via the lack of legislation (srsly they need more legislation like this wonderful piece of legislation regarding All Capital Letter Emails).
One anonymous bro said on this issue "I think many talented student leaders who have put in their time at SMCM and took advantage of its great study abroad offerings should not be penalized for going abroad the semester before their term would start. The student body should not have to be managed in this way, we should be trusted enough to give power to any student leader, even those who have decided to study abroad for a semester. We know who can represent us well and those who run for this office take it seriously. Extra regulation like this is completely unnecessary and rather offensive when it seeks to possibly limit the chance of a qualified, well-intentioned student leader to lead the school if the student body so wishes it."
IDK Blog-readers. What do yall think? Are people taking SGA too srlsy???
It seems there are two issues that 'people' are having with the SGA.
- President Mark Snyder over break wrote up a new constitution over Winter Break (with limited input from the SGA?) which
- removes the MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Council) Representative position. Without discussing it with the current MHEC Rep...
- changes the requirements for running for President/Vice President of the SGA that they must be on campus in the Spring Semester if they want to run.
RE: Issue 1: Apparently (via unsubstantiated rumors [via I didn't go]) the current MHEC-bro Mike Hullett did not know that there was this proposed change until the meeting and got upset and had the SGA table (AKA make everyone wait ANOTHER week to vote on it) the measure. Not really sure why he wants to get rid of the position, or discussed it with the current dude regarding whether or not we should have it.
RE: Issue 2: Some speculation that this is via he does not support the White/Reighart ticket, and did this out of spite (via they are currently abroad, but this would not affect them). Not all that likely via I don't think he is that silly/childish. Other more reasonable reason behind it is probably that he feels that the new Prez should be trained. Regarding Mark Snyder and training, from an anonymous SGA member: "also, if mark is so concerned about training maybe he should have trained his senate" via the lack of legislation (srsly they need more legislation like this wonderful piece of legislation regarding All Capital Letter Emails).
One anonymous bro said on this issue "I think many talented student leaders who have put in their time at SMCM and took advantage of its great study abroad offerings should not be penalized for going abroad the semester before their term would start. The student body should not have to be managed in this way, we should be trusted enough to give power to any student leader, even those who have decided to study abroad for a semester. We know who can represent us well and those who run for this office take it seriously. Extra regulation like this is completely unnecessary and rather offensive when it seeks to possibly limit the chance of a qualified, well-intentioned student leader to lead the school if the student body so wishes it."
IDK Blog-readers. What do yall think? Are people taking SGA too srlsy???
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Two Recent Student Creations
Two recent student made things to bring to yalls attention. First is a video from Relay for Life. It's pretty cute and well done, and Danny Patrick Thomas Ruthenberg- Marshall made it. EDIT: Apparently Shannon Vandever made it. Sorry!
Other than the A capella it's p cool.
Next is an opinion piece in the terrorist newspaper (that joke literally never gets old) about making the campus living wage a reality, which I was paid one (1) beer to blog about. You can find it here. I thought it was really well written.
Other than the A capella it's p cool.
Next is an opinion piece in the terrorist newspaper (that joke literally never gets old) about making the campus living wage a reality, which I was paid one (1) beer to blog about. You can find it here. I thought it was really well written.
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