April 2010
2 posts
Yaay!!!! My Last Blog....
Hi and Goodbye Tumblr,
I realize that today is going to be my last blog for freshman seminar. So what can I talk about? First thing is, it is finally coming to an end. My freshman year has been good, but also bad in other ways. I cannot wait for the summer, but I do appreciate all that Xavier has given and taught me. I realize that I am growing up, becoming more independent, and handling certain...
what is and what ain't
Sometimes I wonder if my heart is in Xavier, but it is growing on me. To be honest, Xavier was not my first choice of college to attend, but I am here. My first choice was actually Howard University. This is the college that I truly wanted to go to. My father told me whatever college I receive a full scholarship from is the college I can go to. I actually received a full scholarship from both...
March 2010
4 posts
Its Funny......
Its funny how classes actually can be fused together in terms of content. I like both my African American studies class and my English class because of their content. My African American studies class is of course about the African American experience from their perspective. I am learning about different things about my own African American community. The funny thing is, my English class is based...
My Black is Beautiful or My Black is Lies...
This past week, I had to write an essay on a novel my English class just recently read. The novel, Passing, was written by Nella Larsen during the 1920s in Harlem. many people argue that the novel is about sexuality, but I truly believe the novel is about race. Here is why: Larsen presents two characters in the novel, Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield. Both characters are black who are passing for...
people pay attention to the Wrong things!!!!!!
Why is it that people focus on the wrong things in American society? People are more interested in who was best and worst dressed at the Academy awards than about the increase in poverty rates. Sometimes I wonder why athletes and entertainers get paid so much more money than teachers or professors. Why is it that those who actually are the sole purpose of education circulating in the world, get...
One Word About This Weekend: Inspirational
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This weekend I completed my service hours for freshman seminar by volunteering at a domestic violence prevention center. This center is very informational and I learned a lot. You know, you never notice when something isn’t right until you’re told about it. At the center, I learned about the “man box” and how vulnerable women can really be. It is really in the...
February 2010
4 posts
definition of Xavier University: STRESSFUL
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I have always been at the top of my class. I have always been the over achiever. Maybe these two elements of me is the reason why I am so stressed out over school. Basically, I feel like I am on the verge of a breakdown because I realize that college is definitely no joke. Today, I was about to drop a class because I am literally burned out from all of this work. But, after having a...
It's New Orleans For Ya!!!
New Orleans is known for three things: the food, bourbon street, and MARDI GRAS! This past Tuesday was Fat Tuesday, as known to native New Orleanians. This is Mardi Gras day. On this day, everyone goes downtown to catch the parades, eat New Orleans good food, walk on bourbon street and canal, and just have fun with their family and friends. Unfortunately, this has to be the dirtiest day in...
We Made History....
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I am in utter shock, true amazement that our boys, the Saints, not only made it to the Superbowl XXXXIV, but came out victorious! We won the superbowl and the city of New Orleans is turning upside down. The universal excuse for any mistake nowadays is “Who Dat…We Dat!” This team has truly united the city, black or white, male or female. They have given us a reason...
I Really Became Interested In This....
When I signed up for my African American studies class, I was not expecting to be this interested in it. I have learned a lot so far even though I have only been in the class for about three weeks. This class is focusing on the African American perspective on society. At this moment, we are looking deep into slavery and how it affected millions of Africans who were transported to the Americas. One...
January 2010
2 posts
What A Week!!!! Trying To Bring Empathy To Society
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This past week has been momentous, especially since I am a native New Orleanian. Who Dat! The Saints are finally going to the superbowl and I am a proud fan of this wonderful team. My best friend, Tieranni Parquet, made me realize that this is our year. Barack Obama was the forty-fourth president to win the election and the Saints are going to the forty-fourth superbowl. Hopefully,...
It's time to stand up and HELP!!!!
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I am Megan Haynes and I attend Xavier University of Louisiana. This week has been very interesting and a lot of events have occurred. Over the past few days I have been doing extensive research on the devastation in Haiti. I have watched the news, looked on the internet, and talked with different people to see other loopholes to help this poor country. My school is sponsoring a...