Had one class in this building; it didn't have any A/C. It was super hot.

The time when any athlete signs their name on a college scholarship is special. It signifies the opportunity to play a given sport and get better, while at the same time, getting your education.

However, only half of the deal is being honored at Park University.

I was watching Duke play Michigan State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament when I started thinking: what was it that made these players choose these schools to play for?

Did J.J. Redick pick Duke for the academic prowess or the incredible law program? Did Luther Head and Dee Brown choose Illinois for communications? You’d like to think the answer to those questions is “yes”, but, let’s be realistic, it most likely isn’t. Read more…

photo courtesy of www.ParkAthletics.com

Daytona Dreamin’

It starts on Wednesday Nov. 16, and it doesn’t end until the following Tuesday. Seven days. It’s just seven days. So, what’s the big deal? Well, some 200 teams are trying to get in, and only 20 are allowed.

With just two more victories, the Park University men’s soccer team can consider themselves part of one of the most exclusive soccer clubs in the country, and the National Tournament club.

With just 20 spots available, and most of those going to automatic bids earned by region winners, the Pirates have this weekend to prove they belong among the elite.

“We know we have to win to go to Nationals,” said Head Coach Efrem Shimlis. Read more…

One heckuva road map.

Every once in a while you get the chance to sew what other people are doing with their college experience. The goals that they’re working toward; the things they’re trying to accomplish; the lives they’re trying to touch. It’s when you’re around these people that you realize you haven’t done anything of significance yourself.

Two weekends ago I had one of those experiences.

I was asked to take part in a softball tournament, a harmless request that I though would be a good way to spend my time of a Saturday before I went into work. It wasn’t until I got there that I realized there was something tangible, important, going on.

Many of you have seen the email sent out through Imprint Express, but then again, many of your are probably like me and delete all things that don’t come directly from people you know or professors. Read more…

A condescending use of the ellipsis

This is getting old. Another person in the spotlight apologizes for something stupid he or she said. It was Mark Wahlberg, this time, for saying he would have done what he does in movies if he had been on one of the planes that were steered into the World Trade Center.

I don’t want him to apologize. I want him to stand up and say, “Well… really, that’s what I would have done. Call me stupid, that’s what I said and I meant it.”

But, no.

I don’t want the speaker of the Kansas House to apologize as he did for a really stupid e-mail message he sent about Michelle Obama. I want him to stand up and be proud.

You read that right. I’m sick of apologies. I’m especially sick of forced apologies. Read more…

Oh, she looks happy.

Its January! Happy New Year!! Fresh start! Holidays are over, and you are ready to move on!!! …and as you start this new, fresh year, you stare at your closet and you think, “I have nothing to wear.” Nothing. Blah, Blah, Blah. You have these same, boring clothes forever. Ew to your closet.

You silly girl, you have plenty to wear!!! and yes, this is much as a pep talk for me as it is for you. To help bring us some inspiration, I took what every girl has in her closet: its the little _____ dress. Its close to knee length, it has sleeves, its solid, and its most likely black. If for some odd reason you do not have something like this, get the below from Nasty Gal $48 Dress.

Below are 4 examples of our every day lifestyles. Whether you’re a mom, a career girl, running errands, or going to a casual dinner party, this dress is for you. The possibilities are endless. And this is the game, sweet friends, that we must play with ourselves. we cannot loose our inspiration. We will not put new things on the credit cards we just paid off. The fun is over ladies. Time to buckle up, and work with the items you have (because, you have MORE than enough in that closet of yours!!) Read more…