Meannedering

When I was little, I thought Black Friday got its name from all the crowds–so many people that you couldn’t see anything. Though as I grew older I learned it was actually about money, my experiences Thursday night-Friday morning have convinced me that as a child, I was pretty wise. I thought that after going to the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert…
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Countdown: 46 days. Comprehensive countdown: 7 papers, 2 finals, and one intimidating appointment at the French consulate. In a little over a month, I’ll be saying au revoir to America and salut to mes amis en France. AND I AM SO EXCITED. Granted, I’m absolutely drowning in paperwork right now, from visas to school forms to NYU forms, you name…
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After spending last weekend prancing around Embassy Row and its surrounding area in Washington, I decided Georgetown is where I want to live when I reach real-world status. Coffee?  $3.  The Jungle, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Anna Karenina, In Cold Blood, and a cocktail recipe book?  $7.  Coffee, fresh bagel, and orange juice?  $4.  Dream life. Thus began my…
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This week was an interesting one in terms of student journalism.  What happens on a college campus when crimes hit close to home? These stories were so far beyond the usual spectrum of the “tuition is going to increase again, surprise!” or “search for new president in the works…again” stories we’ve covered in the past.  We didn’t know how to…
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So, last week I finally learned that I was accepted into my first choice study abroad program with NYU!  It was such a relief to learn right before midterms…which I am currently cramming for.  I miss the Sandman and I’m sure he misses me just as much. While the acceptance took a HUGE weight off my shoulders, now I must…
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