February Senioritis: The countdown continues

So, it's almost March. There's a lot to look forward to over the next few weeks to be sure. There's all kinds of events on campus, spring break (of course), and the start of baseball season to name a few.

It's also come to my attention that come May 16th, I'll be what some people consider a "grown-up."

There's all the subtle reminders that range from the constant camera flashes from the room where senior portraits are being done, to the monthly deposits for senior week.

Being a senior sounds like an appealing lifestyle on the surface: Soon enough, I won't have to attend classes or write research papers anymore. Soon enough, I won't have to worry about fulfilling requirements to graduate. And soon enough, I won't have the responsibilities and stresses of managing The 1851 Chronicle anymore.

How I wish I could have all of those things for the rest of my life. Because, soon enough, I'll be going on job interviews, sending out applications, and hoping I can find a landing spot shortly after graduation.

I've already applied to a few positions for after graduation, both of which had early application deadlines. One is a fellowship, the other a paid internship. Both are with newspapers, and both are far away from where I expected to end up after graduation.

For the first time in my life, I don't know where I'll be living, who I'll be living with or what I'll be doing on September 1. Both of the positions I applied for are for the summer only. That means I'll still be looking for a place to settle down come August, and I'll have some big decisions to make.

While it would be disappointing if I didn't get either of the jobs I've applied for so far, the bright side would be that I'll have the chance to spend one last summer in Boston with my friends. After all, they're going through all of the same things I am, and there's no guarantee that they'll be around in September either.

For now, I'm trying not to concern myself too much with the prospect of being an... adult. Come May, I could easily be unemployed. But, as a sports fan, I prefer to look at it not as unemployment, but free agency.

Bruins, Vaginas and Zumba (Oh My)!

The rest of February is going to be pretty busy around here. We're expecting a long line of people for the Bruins ticket sale starting (and most likely ending) on Monday. Tickets to see the Bruins take on the New Jersey Devils on March 1 go on sale at 5 P.M. Students can buy two tickets with a valid college ID.

The line will probably start forming as long as three hours before the sale starts, as is usually the case. So, if you want to see the defending Stanley Cup Champions in action, be prepared to wait around for a bit.

Tickets also go on sale next week for the Dance Team's Zumbathon event, taking place Feb. 29 in de Witt. The event is a two hour Zumba party with proceeds benefiting the Multi-service Eating Disorders Association. Tickets are $5 in advance from OSA, or $7 at the door. Tickets go on sale at 10 A.M on Wednesday, February 15.

Once again, Lasell students and staff are showcasing the Vagina Monologues on campus. The event is meant to help raise awareness for the issue of violence towards women. The monologues are based off of the work of Eve Ensler, who interviewed 200 women on topics including their sexuality, bodies and life experiences.

The show is free to attend. It opens on February 23rd at 7:30 P.M. in the Yamawaki Auditorium with a second performance the following night, also at 7:30.

More tickets:

CAB will be offering tickets for a free trip to the Natick Mall starting on Monday 2/13. Also on Monday, the Ski and Snowboard Club will be offering tickets for their upcoming ski trip at $40 each.

Tickets for both trips will be available at the Office of Student Activities starting at 10 A.M.

Will You Carry the Torch?

It's still a little cold out, and the wait for the first major snowstorm of the season hasn't ended yet, but the search for summer orientation leaders is on! Applications are available in the Office of Student Activities and are due by 7:00 P.M. on February 22 to our office (Campus Center, 2nd floor).

Be warned, carrying the torch isn't just a job, it's a way of life... Having been behind the scenes for orientation the last few years, I've seen a little bit of what it's like to have that responsibility.

The hours are long, and there's a lot of information to take in, but the students who are selected walk away with a bond that doesn't end with orientation. OL's from past years are all still very close, and they make it a point to get together during the school year. It's hard not to get close to people when you spend as much time as the OL's do together.

If you've got a lot of school spirit and want to make a difference in the beginning of hundreds of students' college careers, now's the time to pick up your application!

The OL Experience starts well before the summer, as you'll go through your first round of training in the spring. Then, OL's come back to campus early in June for the beginning of the real fun. There's day-long sessions on the history of the school, that come with catered lunch and dinner as you prepare to induct a new class of students into the Lasell community.

Ask any former OL, and they'll tell you all about the Laser Link Orientation experience. There's so much more to it than carrying a clipboard around for two weeks in June.