–Ashley

Now, I know at times it probably seemed like this semester was NEVER going to end.  I know I felt that way a at times!  But….after today…YOU’RE DONE!!!  Take a second to bask in how great that really is….O.K enough.

So since this is the end of the semester there will not be very many “What’s goin’ on on campus” plugs, from me at least.  So I will just talk about myself…just kidding….really though get ready.

So this weekend, I did something that was really exciting to me and was a pretty cool experience…uplifting even.  I learned how to finally tie my shoes…wait what…embarrassing I know.  But really, on Sunday I went into Boston to meet Johnny Cupcakes! 

For those of you that know who I am talking about and dig what he does…be jeals.  For those of you who are like “MmMMmMMm Cupcakes…”, google it up!  I won’t go into his personal story but to say the least it was a pretty cool experience!

Now I hope y’all are using your free time wisely as classes wrap up today.  Make sure you hit the books hard for your finals.  Even if you are doing super awesome in a class, still put 110% into your final exam so that you can get the best grade possible!  If you lucky, your professor may not even make you take a final exam if you have a high enough grade so if that is the case for you…Congrats!!…but seriously go study now.


Alrighty, Today from 3PM to 7PM at the Campus Rec Center stress balls will be made and de-stressing will happen!!!  So head over when you get a chance and join in on the stress relief day.  Extremely helpful around these parts with all those finals and all


Alrighty, I’m Done,

It has been a long and arduous semester, full of trials and tribulations constantly putting our academic ability to the test. Literally. Finally after hours of studying and hardships, we have finally made it to finals week,  which is always a stressful time for any college student. Some classes may only have final papers, or final presentations, in which case there probably won’t be a formal final. But for the rest of us, here are a few tips to gaining success during these remaining few weeks of the semester!

1. Stay Calm– Although the final for a class weighs heavily on your grade, it is not everything. You probably have a lot of other grades from the semester which will also affect your class grade. If you’re in a class that hasn’t had many exams or quizzes, don’t panic. Take a few deep breathes and realize that you have been studying this whole semester and that you are capable of recalling all that information once again. 

2. Time Management– Finals week is right around the corner, which means any remaining study time will pass by quickly. Don’t fret, there is still hope! Over the next few weeks, try and set up a study schedule to set aside time for specific subjects. This also means you should set aside time for yourself. Whether it’s a full day or just a few hours, this time can do wonders to recharge your energy and keep you focused. Time management solves problems.

3. Study Buddy– When you study with a group, you may come across material you missed, or you could see a problem solved from a different perspective. While studying by yourself is appealing, it may benefit you to compare notes with your friends. The Tutoring Center is also a great resource to prepare for finals. Their drop-in hours can be found at http://www.uml.edu/class/Tutoring/tu_drop.html.

Good Luck With Finals!
Tommy

HELLO EVERYONE! 

I hope you all are getting excited for SUMMER!!!! =D

But, for those that live on campus you just have one extra teeny tiny step to take before the summer begins, moving out AHH!!!! Now you are recalling horrible move in flashbacks and wondering how moving out will be different?!

1) Start packing NOW (don’t overload yourself between packing and studying for finals)
2) Start moving home now! Bring big, bulky items that you won’t need for the next 2 wks (aka WINTER CLOTHES) 
3) Clean your room!!! (you check out with an RA from your building, if anything isn’t perfect, they can charge you with an improper check out)
4) Don’t wait until the last day to move out!!! Move out after your last final (LAST DAY TO MOVE OUT, Friday May 21)

I hope this helps! Good Luck with the last few days of classes and wishing you extra good luck on your finals! Take care and have a fabulous day!

-Maryyyy =) 
  

O…M…G!!!

I have discovered one of the greatest things ever in a long time.  First, two questions..

1) Do you like m&m’s?!?!
2) Do you like coconut?!?!

I lied 3 questions…

3) Do you like Almond Joys?!?!?!?!

WELL LISTEN TO THIS…First look at the picture and see the greatness!!  COCONUT M&M’S!!!!! I discovered this at the gas station right by Wendy’s on South Campus at approximately 1:00 PM.

I am super excited about this and you should be too!

Now get serious…seriously.  How are you doing as far as getting ready for finals?  Check this out…

Today is Tuesday.  If you have class everyday, that means you have Wednesday, Thursday, Friday left, and Monday, Tuesday,and Wednesday of next week…and that is it.  Get geared up for finals they will be coming up super fast so get ready!

Now for the fun stuff…aside from the Coconut M&M’s…

Tonight there is an open mic night at the Fox Common!  It starts at 9PM so come out and enjoy some fly music…with your coconut M&M’s!

Also, there is a Concert Band concert performing in Durgin Hall.  The performance starts at 7:30PM and should be a good time if you have nothing else to do…bring some Coconut M&M’s while your at it!

Fresh Friday’s is still alive and kickin’ and will be here again…you guessed it…Friday! Starts at 10PM at the Fox Hall Common so come and chillax…Coconut M&M’s anyone!?!?!

And my Movies That Rocks plug of course…This weekend is the last one so if you have not ventured to any of these…DO IT.  The showing will be of The Edge of Darkness and as usual will start Friday at 8PM in O’Leary Library room 222.  Sunday it will be at the Fox Hall Common and the ICC on Monday!…DON’T FORGET YOUR COCONUT M&M”S!!

Footloose is ready to premier this Thursday at 7:30PM in the Comley Lane Theater in Mahoney Hall.  There will be multiple showings…Thursday admission will only be $1 for UML students and Friday the show will start at 7:30 with tickets costing $5 for UML students and $10 for non students.  Saturday there will be two showings!  One at 2PM and another at 7:30.  And finally Sunday there will be a showing at 2PM so come out and watch this hip show!…Did I talk about the Coconut M&M’s yet?!?!?!

ATTENTION EVERYONE THE TIME TO MOVE-OUT IS UPON US.
Alright, so this sounds a little dramatic, but it is a significant experience in everybody’s college career. The residence halls close at 6pm on Friday May 21. That means that you need to have everything out of your room by that date. Don’t worry, you can do it!
Ok, here we are, whether for the first time or the last, you’ve just completed finals. CONGRATULATIONS! Now it is time to leave the freedoms of residence hall life and return to the nest for a couple of months. For most of you, this has been dealt with before, but there are still a lot of you out there who are new to this whole “going home” thing. Here a few tips to help you make the most of you’re summer.
1. Spend time with your family– Whether or not you believe it, you’re family probably missed you while you were away at school. For some of you, it has been a couple of months since you have last seen you’re family and you’re house. While you are home, you will have ample opportunity to catch up with you’re family and regale them with tales of your college experiences. Spending time at home with your family is also a good time to “recharge” and stay focused.
2. Adjusting to life at home– You walk in the door, put down you’re bags, give a big hello to you’re family and walk upstairs to you’re bedroom where you are ready to just lay down for a second and… wait, what is this exercise machine doing there? What happened to my room!?!?… just kidding. Ok, so you’re parents probably didn’t convert your room into the fitness lair they’ve always dreamed of, and things probably haven’t changed too much. What may be difficult however is falling back into you’re parents way of life. As long as you stay cooperative and be flexible, you will have an enjoyable summer.
3. jobs or internships– Getting a job or intership will probably be one of the more productive options you can choose during your time off. It is something that can relieve the boredom during the dog days of summer, and can help bring in funds or bolster your career goals. If you need help finding an internship, career services is an excellent office on campus that can help you with finding a summer intership.

Well that’s all for now, bye everyone!
-Tommy

HELLO everyone.  It’s Ben N. again! 

I’m here once more to help you slow down and stress less. 

So, the busy lives we lead are full of fast-paced craziness, am I right?  Sometimes, it’s hard to find the joys of life when all you’re doing is working.  Well, I say to you, just make things happen that’ll brighten your day. 

For example, when you’re doing things, just meow.  Meowing makes people happy.  It makes me happy.  It’s a silly little thing that makes the day a bit brighter. 

I also like to add sound effects to my life.  The sound effects don’t even have to go with what’s going on. 

It’s just little things that make life a little bit brighter.

I love you,
Ben