Wittenberg University

One week left until Thanksgiving break! I can’t believe all the holidays are approaching and that there are only 4 weeks left of the semester. Some of my housemates and I just went to a fraternity’s philanthropy event where we had a delicious Thanksgiving feast, and it reminded me that turkey is definitely my favorite part of November. Today all the sororities hosted “Passport Day” for girls to come around and get tours of each of the houses. I think it went well and hopefully it got everyone excited to go Greek! This past week was also really fun since my hip hop class and professor along with a few other campus organizations hosted a hip hop event in the student center with tons of student displays, live performers, and many well-known hip hop names. It ended up being really successful and I’m always impressed with how many students participate in school functions.

In the world of sports, I hope everyone has been tuning into volleyball! They’re our only fall sport still competing and they just earned their way to the Elite 8 of the NCAA! We all plan on heading to Saint Louis this Friday to cheer them on! Also, as basketball is about to start up, SAAC is hosting Wittness Wednesday this week so people can come win prizes, watch some hoops, and get jazzed about the upcoming season!

These past few weeks have been busy, but there’s never a dull moment on campus! Good luck to Witt Volleyball, and I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Break (and Black Friday if you’re like me!)

-Kellen

Hey Everyone!

Now that Halloween has come and past the semester is quickly coming to a conclusion. I schedule for Spring Semester tomorrow. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time; I’m really happy that I get the chance to make my own decisions but I’m also worried that my top choices will be closed by then. So far there’s still room in all of them so here’s hoping

Around campus there is evidence of impending winter as well as impending finals; the days are getting colder and the classes are getting harder.  I love that moment when its just cold enough to see your breath but not so much so that you have to rush between buildings so you don’t lose a few limbs, so right now I’m really loving the weather. The days are shorter which makes getting work done a little more difficult; sitting in the library when its dark out just makes me want to nap! haha

On a related topic, Thanksgiving is two weeks away. I can’t wait to see my family and eat some seriously good food. I  love that time of year when everyone comes home, regardless of how far away we spread out in the world the rest of the time.
This year I’m flying to California to visit my brother who’s in the Air Force. So I’m definitely going to say that I’m thankful for that opportunity, and the opportunity to study here at Witt as well!

Before I go I’d thought I’d as you to think about:What are you thankful for?
If it’s a person, call them up and let them know you care, it spreads a feeling of warmth in a season of cold days and dark nights.

Until next time,

~Julie

With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, it’s time for Wittenberg’s student body to register for next semester’s classes. Registering for classes is something that people make out to be a bear, something extremely taxing to do. I’ve never thought it was too bad, and have found that it actually gets really easy once you progress through most of you major. For the most part, you don’t have much choice in some respects; there are certain classes you have to take if you want to graduate with any kind of degree. Even with General Education requirements, you just fill out your major classes, and then see what Gen Eds fall in place around those.

However, registering for the spring semester gave me an unusual headache. It was the first time I got closed out of a class, and instead of just getting closed out of one, I was closed out of two! Luckily I’ve had both professors before, and they both said they could save me a seat, but I can only imagine what it’s like to be closed out of a class you need/ want to take. Here’s to hoping I never have to find out!

Anyways, now that that’s sorted out, I can focus on my developing intramural prowess, which has become more and more honed with each ultimate frisbee, soccer, and football game played!

Well, the semester is half over. As is fall break. I can’t decide whether to be upset or excited about this.  I suppose it’s okay to be feeling a little bit of both. School is going by too fast for me to comprehend. I know I say this a lot but it’s extremely true. When December rolls around I’ll be really excited to be able to say I’ve made it through the first semester of college; at the same time I’m nervous for impending finals and the proverbial research project I have due in a few weeks. Yet, from what I can tell most Freshmen are going through the same stresses I am, so I’m not going to worry too much about it quite yet.

On another note, fall has hit us in full force. The trees have changed, presenting an array of colors from red to orange to a sunshine yellow color. These colors give the hollow an entirely different look and I often find myself distracted by my surroundings as I walk back and forth from class. At the same time, I know it means impending winter, so I guess we’ll see how long it takes for the the weather to get cold and dreary.  Then again, I truly can’t wait for the snow!

I hope everyone’s having a wonderful October and gearing up for Halloween on Monday! Have an amazing holiday and I’ll see you next time

-Julie

Sorry if everyone is tired of my frequent blogs, but I’m just so excited for this weekend that I can’t resist! Homecoming weekend is always one of the best weekends of the year for both students and alumni. I love the football, tailgating, and just seeing recent graduates who constantly remind me how jealous they are that I get to still be having a blast at Witt while they work real jobs. But the decorations are up and the festivities have already begun! They set up wooden tigers last night that were free for the taking, so I took one to put in our lawn which we plan on dressing up with tons of Witt apparel! I’m also looking forward to the game and the alumni bbq that my sorority is having beforehand. There Should be one action-packed weekend! Go tigers.

On a different note, I’m also excited for Sunday too. SAAC has organized volunteer work through the Special Olympics who’s coming to do some swimming in the pool. My field hockey team gets to swim with the kids this weekend so I’m glad we get the opportunity for us to help out as a team. Anyone that’s back tonight should also come to our game vs. Kenyon!

Hope everyone has a great homecoming weekend filled with school spirit!

Kellen

Midterms, changing leaves, and fall break right around the corner! This is one of the best seasons at Witt since the hollow is flooded with gorgeous trees, leaves, and people enjoying the last few warm days before the chilly part of fall begins.I can’t believe the semester is already halfway over. It’s gone by so fast, but I know we’re all anxiously awaiting our fall break plans. For me, I plan on staying at Witt for field hockey practice and also might go home with some friends to do some shopping and enjoy some home-cooked meals! Since I probably won’t get enough time to go home to Colorado, my parents decided to come see me for a few days which I’m definitely looking forward to.

Our field hockey season is wrapping up, and we’re expected to make the NCAC tournament, so wish us luck with the remainder of our season!

I’ll leave you all with a fall-related joke: What do you call a man in a pile of leaves?….. Russell!!

-Kellen

The only really bad thing about the fall, if you ask me, is the cold season. Other than that, it is pretty much a fantastic season. The fact that fall is now finally here brings a lot of great things such as:

-          Fall fashion. Tights, overknee socks, boots, skirts, turtlenecks, scarves, gloves and trench coats are a few of my favorite things. Layers are fabulous.

-          Pumpkin Latte. Yet another reason to drink coffee! In the words of my dear friend Lacey Davidson: “Oh, to be a freshman again and drink coffee just because you like the taste.” Just kidding, I bet some freshmen stay up just as late as us seniors, and we could all treat ourselves to some good coffee.

-          The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Every year I participate in the walk and raise money for the cause with my sorority. This year we went to Antioch in Yellow Springs to walk. One of my sisters who graduated last year, Lindsay Beckman, came in from Columbus to join us, which was such a treat!

-          Fall Break. I am leaving Wittenberg in two weeks to go Washington DC with one of my best friends. We will visit friends, look at grad schools, internships/jobs and enjoy the city. Lot of walking I expect. Or maybe riding the metro? Can´t wait!

-          Giving tours to prospective students. As a tour guide, I can definitely say that the number of students visiting Witt is increasing rapidly. During the first few weeks of classes we hardly had any, but now there are a lot of high school juniors and seniors here. Welcome!

Have a great first week of October and enjoy fall!

Hanna

So, after about a month and a half of being at Wittenberg, my coffee addiction has officially returned. At the end of last year I was drinking 3+ cups to get through the day, but I had it down to only one at the end of the summer. Now, I’m right back to where I was at the end of last year, but I guess with everything kicking into high gear again, there’s really no other option. Oh well, I’m sure I’m not the only one!

Anyways, there are a lot of exciting things going on on campus right now. As Kellen mentioned, this week is GREEK WEEK, where all the fraternities and sororities compete nightly, donate money to charity, and cap the week off with a service event in Springfield. It’s a great week, especially if you are in a Greek house, but also for campus in general. Most of the events are open to students regardless of their affiliations, and there are (were) some really cool ones, like Games Night when the gymnasium was filled with inflatable jousting and an obstacle course, among other fun activities.

That’s all for now. Check back later for more Witt-related updates!

Sam

Hello Everyone!

I can’t believe it’s already the last day of September. The past six weeks have literally flown by. I’m not even sure I can say that I hate Mondays anymore, time passes that quickly. I know what you’re doing while reading this; you’re shaking your head and thinking “she’s crazy.”
But it really is true. The way that time passes at Witt is incredible to me. I’m surprised every Friday morning because it still feels like it should be Tuesday. Not that I’m complaining of course! As time has passed I have grown to truly love being here. Class is difficult and, of course, demanding ,but the people I live and interact with make everything so much easier to handle. Support seems to come from every direction, whether it be from my roommate, who brings me cookies from Post when I’m studying, or my fellow Myers Hall residents who love to sit in the lounge until the wee hours of the morning doing work, or better yet, just talking. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that no day passes without something good or at least funny happening.

At this point, I’m happy to report that I’m managing my time better than I actually thought possible. Though sitting in the library for hours originally sounded pointless and boring, I’ve actually grown to love having a quiet place to study. Plus, I get about twice the amount of stuff done in half the time than I do when I study in my room. One of the only negatives of having an amazing roommate is definitely that we talk way too much haha.
 I remain nervous for the weeks and projects ahead but I am much more confident with my ability to handle assignments and papers at this point which seems to make my parents happy at least…

As we enter the month of October, I have three more points of advice for college freshmen to adhere to:

1) Decorate for holidays. It’s not only fun but it makes your room feel a lot more homey. I can’t wait to put up my Halloween stuff.

2) Spend some time away from your friends if you have a lot of projects/papers/reading due. I hate to have to do it, but spending a few hours in the library every night seems like the only way I can get everything done without having to stress out.

3) There is nothing wrong with napping. Seriously. My roommate and I have bonded over our 2 P.M. naps.
Speaking of which, I think I’m due for one now…

Until next time!

~Julie

This is what happens when your A.C. asks you to bring
the Myers Hollow chairs back from the dorm that stole them….
You take a few breaks along the way

This week is Greek Week at Witt! It’s been action-packed with events every night, but it’s been great to spend time competing as a sorority as well as getting a chance to hang out with the other sororities/fraternities on campus. Monday night we had a bbq and last night we played Family Feud in co-ed teams. Everyone gets super dressed up and it’s been a lot of fun so far! Can’t wait for flag football and the talent show.

Last night was also the athlete social in Founder’s which was a lot of fun also. Lots of food (as I predicted) and a good way for us to all get together and bond over the hours we spend playing sports at Witt. We had an overnight trip this weekend for field hockey, but we upped our record to 4-1 in conference, so hopefully we can pull out some more w’s this week against Depauw and Wooster!  

School is… well it’s school. But college wouldn’t be college without the all-nighters and coffee buzzes! Junior year has definitely proven to be the hardest so far, but I think I’ll manage to survive. 

Happy Fall Everyone!

Kellen