Take a break blog?!

I'm not sure whether I should be offended or flattered that my blog was categorized last week as a blog that is not a part of SGA. Aren't I writing this as the President of SGA?

My blog relates the students to the members of SGA, provides good advice for making good life decisions, talks about what's happening on campus, and other sweet stuff like that. I mean, doesn't PDA's blog do the same thing? Well, not really. But, whatever.

If you want your SGA and St. Olaf news in light-hearted manner, "take a break" with me. If you want uptight news from Nate, the webmaster, you can read his SGA blog in the official SGA section.

xoxo,
Vanessa

P.S. I have no real malice towards Nate. If I did, I could fire him. Moo ha ha.

Spring Fever

March Madness. 60 degree days. Midterms. Budding romances. Spring break in the number of days you can count on your hands. Daylight Savings Time... I'm telling you, the anticipation of spring does crazy things to people.

Honestly, think about how you behave in the spring. Look at how your friends are acting. Crazy stuff happens now. We all know it.

We're restless. The snow is melting, the days are longer. The semester seems almost like we're ready to write it off, yet those term papers and tests just won't go away. Basketball is on 24-7. We're fake baking in anticipation of Spring Break. I'm gonna throw it out there, people are looking to mix it up.

For many, this means entering a relationship (or I'm not one to judge, maybe just a fling). I'd put down the names of my friends who are doing this senior scramble, but they'd hurt me. Some release their craziness by stirring the pot, saying crap like President Anderson hates vaginas and the natural lands. Others just freak out... about their lack of a job or internship, their intense class load, their relationship status, the list goes on and on. Or conversely, some just blow off their obligations, stay in their sweats and watch movies. Whatever floats your boat.

If none of these describe you or your posse, I commend you for your dedication to life, despite the internal need to emerge from the dreariness of winter. If you can relate, well, I really have no good conclusion to spring fever except for this... Look around, see how your friends are handling their stir-craziness, then, dare I say, look at yourself. Hopefully you're not doing anything that will mess up the rest of your life. Maybe just something juicy enough that one day, it will be page-turner in your memoirs.

xoxo,
Vanessa

the REAL student government association. part II.

I have tried to solicite more SGA gossip since the last post. Sadly, none of the rumors I've heard have been confirmed, and I mean, we try to be classier than unaccounted rumors :) haha. So, for this follow-up, I thought I'd mention some of the special talents that SGA members have:

-Webmaster Nate can kick his face. But probably more importantly, he lives with a Limestone.
-Hoyme Senator Will draws sweet fake tattoos. He said he'd draw one for me. I'm not holding my breath...
-Athletic Board Senator Annie, Intercampus Senator Tom, SGA Financial Director Petz and BORSC PR lady Jenna are all distance runners on the track team. They like to run far. For fun. Interesting...
-Intercampus Senator Tom, the one pictured in spandex above and previously mentioned, also roped in All-MIAC Sportsmanship honors. He's a good runner, a good senator, and a good citizen.
-IHC Chair Paulson is an All-MIAC hockey player. He could take you down. On skates.
-Senate Groupie Greta makes omlettes in the caf.
-Oh yeah, and Stortz has a girlfriend... ERICA JAASTAD.

I'm sure I'll think of more; and of course, I will accept submissions.
xoxo,
Vanessa

the REAL student government association. part I.

Perhaps you have an idea as to what is SGA. But do you really know WHO is SGA?
At the most basic level, we're over 200 students... programmers, senators, coordinators, etc. But those descriptions aren't the ones that make you feel connected. So, I've decided to periodically give some dirt about the members of SGA. This time, I'll throw out the inter-SGA relationships.

First, we have SAC Coordinator Nicole and Off-campus Senator Tom.
Second, came PR Director Fox and Athletic Board Senator Annie.
Finally, we have VP Stortz and GEC Senator Erica.
If there are more inter-committee/inter-SGA flings going on, I'll take anonymous tips.
And remember, if you see any of these couples around, maybe they're working on SGA stuff... or maybe they're working on something else... if you know what I'm saying...
xoxo,
Vanessa