Thinking about fall classes

I love spring semester at Thomas because our calendar is different than most schools. When we come back from winter break we have five weeks of classes followed by one week off in February. Then five more weeks of classes, a week off for spring break, five more weeks of classes, finals and then we’re off to bask in the sunny rays of summer. Yet, today feels nothing like summer…it’s so cold and the wind turns your hair into a tornado as soon as you step outside.

This current five week block has been flying by, and with spring break coming up it’s actually time to start thinking about signing up for fall classes! I’m looking at taking Public Speaking, Business and Management Policy, a Marketing Elective, Experiencing Diversity, and my Internship credits. I also have to make sure that most of my classes fall in the morning because once field hockey starts my afternoons will be busy.

Maggie

Spaghetti Night

My first lacrosse game is tomorrow at Worcester State College at noon. The whole team is pumped for the chance to actually play outside! Due to a snow covered field we've been practicing in the gym and the opportunity to move to a full size field has us all wound up. Tonight we’re having our traditional pregame spaghetti dinner; something that both the men’s and women’s teams do the night before every game. It helps us to stay out of trouble and focus on the game. The guys well be having their own dinner tonight too because their first home game is tomorrow against USM.

As for our game, I’m sure that it will be…well…interesting. I say that because there are only four players on our team that have actually ever played lacrosse. Most of us were recruited from the field hockey team just to help the roster numbers. Even though we have never played we've been practicing hard and hope to have a fun trip to Mass.

Wish us luck!
Maggie

The luck of the Irish

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Leprechauns, pots of gold, and shamrocks might be the symbol of Saint Patrick's Day around the world, but at Thomas College Chris Doherty and Mike Ross got it all covered. Chris starts his St. Patty's day count down around mid January and often shouts out weekly reminders when he sees you in the hallway. He bleeds Irish and won't let anything ruin his day of celebration. Below Chris and Mike show off their Irish spirit!

Hope you have a lucky day!
Maggie

Spring is in the air!

Spring training is in full swing this month as the sports teams prepare for the start of their seasons. Men's lacrosse has their first game tomorrow at Becker College in Mass. They are predicted third in the conference and hope to open with a solid win. The softball team left this past Tuesday for their annual trip the Sunshine State. When they return this weekend I’m sure they will all be tan from playing softball and not just from relaxing by the pool and going to Disney World. The baseball boys are pumped for their trip to Arizona in eleven days. Their program has been going on spring training trips for over 13 years and has gone to Arizona for the last three. Men’s tennis has also been practicing hard everyday in the Harold Alfond Athletic Center. As for Women’s Lacrosse we’re all just trying to stay healthy and recover from pre-season injuries. Our first game is next Saturday at Worcester State College.

Now I’m off to practice!

Play Hard,
Maggie

Snow days in college

In college we don't get snow days very often, so when one comes along (like yesterday) we act like kids on Christmas morning...well at least for the most part. The term snow day takes on a new meaning when you're in college. The actual snow day its self is usually a lazy one; often spent watching tons of movies and ordering pizza. Yet, it is the day after the snow subsides that we receive the dreaded e-mail of a snow removal protocol. Aka, don't bother looking nice today because you could potentially spend hours uncovering your car from a foot of white fluffy stuff.

The adventure starts by putting on your warmest clothes (most commonly doubling up on two pairs of sweatpants) and finding your boots located somewhere under your bed. At this point you're still half asleep and it's not out of the ordinary to forget your mittens. Then you and your friends trek outside (with or without mittens) and begin the long process of digging out your car.

Now, most people might say what's the big deal?...I have to do this all the time at my house. Well, my response to that is...have you ever had to shovel an ENTIRE parking lot just to remotely get your car to budge? Think of it like a domino effect. If you are in the back of the lot you must first help the ones in the front get their cars out before you even have a chance to touch your car. One tip that I have for people would be to invest in a good shovel.

Also, the joys of college mean that you often have to deal with people who are so broke that they let their car's gas tank get low enough that it won't even start. This adds the additional factor that when in a parking lot people often get blocked in, meaning that this dead car must be pushed. Normally not a big deal, but add the factor that a car with a running motor can barley get through the snow. How can a few people possibly push a car through it? I don't know how we do it, but we're all troopers and get the job done.

I just have one remaining question. When is spring?

Happy shoveling,
Maggie