These good ol’ college days
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The city of Allendale, more specifically Grand Valley State University, is completely surrounded by farmland. It feels as though we were placed in the movie Shawshank Redemption, and if someone were to leave on foot, there’s not much to leave for. But we have a Meijer!!! Putting aside that little metropolitan area, we are mostly stuck on campus.
People continue to complain that they are bored, although they do nothing to change the dull activities that consist of their lives. “Well, I can’t join a club, or go out and explore more of campus, or simply do something that is foreign to me.” And why not? There are over 200 organizations, many of which do not require any special skills, except having the ability to be open.
There are football games, building and hall activities that RA’s put together, a climbing wall at the gym (no, not joking), and plenty of people to get to know: staying locked up in your dorm is no way to go through college.
I even took my own advice by joining three groups. That’s right three! If you took the MAP quiz thingy, which I believe is only for freshmen and some sophomores, and you rated that your social life was quote unsatisfactory, then stop reading this article right now and go say “hi” to ten new people. If for some reason you don’t have as many friends as you’d like to here, get up and meet some, because I can bet that there are a lot of other students feeling the same way.
But as always, keep it light. My aunt always says that the most important factor in survival is humor: and it’s true. Have a view on the world that is able to bend, that’s not too serious. Go into a crowded elevator and after the doors close, say “you’re all probably wondering why I’ve gathered you here.” Or go to Meijer, hide in a clothes rack and when people walk by, yell “pick me!” Wait, no, you’ll get kicked out for that (trust me on that one). Whatever you do, don’t let your life become plain, because in actuality, everyone has a story to tell, painted with colorful language and swirling designs. It’s whether or not you choose to continue painting, adding onto the already developing scene.
Shawshank Redemption does not have to be a reality, and no I don’t mean that people are trying to burrow out from their dorm rooms (if you are, there will be a huge fee at the end of the year…). You can choose to be “stuck” or you can choose to be here, along with everyone else, looking for the experience that so many call “those good ol’ college days.” They truly are good. We automatically have things in common; we live in the same place, we are all students and we are automatically a community.
I hear that Grand Valley is handing out lemons. So if you haven’t already, you should get on that.
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Pictures of the Year 2012-2013
Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.
GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.
GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.
GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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