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Fall Break Day 1

Posted on October 20, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

Ahhh! Fall Break is finally here and it couldn't have come fast enough. After a stressful two weeks of midterms and essays, an extra long weekend is exactly what I needed. I came back home yesterday afternoon after taking a midterm at 8 am, but I consider today (Saturday) my first official day of Fall Break 2012, and I'm loving every minute of it. (more…)

Pomona College Circa 1963 – Narrated by Ronald Reagan

Posted on October 13, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

Tomorrow, October 14th, Pomona College is celebrating Founders Day. But not only is it the anniversary of the founding of the school I have come to love so much, but it is its 125th anniversary, its quasiquicentennial. (I didn't know that was a word either.) It should be tons of fun with games performances and, most importantly, free food because let's be honest, who doesn't l...

I’m Coming Home, Tell The World, I’m Coming Home!

Posted on September 29, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

It has been a whirlwind of a first month of school. In some ways, I can't believe it has already been a month but sometimes I feel like I've been in these classes for ages. One thing different than last year is that I am much busier. Between hard classes (see my organic chemistry rant from last week), two jobs, and more friends I'm finding it hard to find any free time at al...

Help! Organic Chemistry Has Taken Over My Life!

Posted on September 22, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

Avid readers of the blog may notice I have been M.I.A this past week. Ask any of my friends or family and they would have the same thoughts. I'm usually the loud bubbly one. The one who lets everyone else know it's time to eat, time to leave, time to dance. But this past week, I couldn't be heard, and I could barely be seen. It wasn't time to do anything but study: My very ...

Mudd Saturday Night Dinner

Posted on September 15, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

The best way to differentiate between a routine and a tradition is that a tradition is something that doesn't falter under any circumstances. Traditions are not things that stop for a while, then start back up; or things that you do when it it is convenient. No. Once traditions form, they are here to stay. One of my favorite traditions last year with my sponsor group was go...

Not a Fan of the Heat

Posted on September 13, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

For those of us in Claremont right now, we cannot wait for the weather to start to cool down. It has been in the high 90's or even triple digits all week, and for the lucky ones who live on the third floor with no air conditioning (read: me), the heat can be beyond frustrating, let alone debilitating. To most of my friends, I am known as the klutz. Always tripping over my ow...

Our Beloved Sagehen at its Finest

Posted on September 8, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

By now, I'm sure we are all familiar with our lovely mascot, the sagehen. That adorable blue and orange bird that can be seen all around campus during sporting events or first-year orientation. But I think it's time to reveal the true nature of the bird behind the blue and orange feathers.The male sagehen, or sage-grouse, is especially known for its unique mating rituals. Th...

Why I Love the Hammock Garden

Posted on September 1, 2012September 21, 2022 by lkershberg

I have to admit that not much exciting has happened in my life in the days since my last post. Being on Orientation Committee is wonderful, but while the first-years were on their orientation adventure trips, I had lots of time off. It has been great to have time to set my room up, go to the gym, and enjoy the last few days of summer before my life becomes all about getting o...