Volume 84 (Fall 2012 – Spring 2013)
“What are you doing for your spring break?” has been the most popular question in my classes I have heard over the past few weeks. As usual, there are the general responses of going to Florida, cruises, skiing, and, of course, visiting grandma and grandpa for the week.
When I was in the first grade, I remember writing down all of the things I wanted to be when I grew up; an astronaut, a teacher, a mommy, a puppy. I wanted to be anything I found inspiring and fun.
The women’s lacrosse team lost to Rutgers on Saturday March 2, by the score of 11-8. The Hawks record falls to 0-4. The Scarlet Knights jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first 13 minutes of the game. Freshman MU midfielder Marial Pierce scored off an assist from junior midfielder, Kaleigh Gibbons, to make the score 3-1 shortly after.
The men’s and women’s track teams took home two first place prizes in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference and Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletics the first weekend of March.
In America’s view, St. Patrick’s Day is typically filled with drinking and dressing in green accompanied by a party or attending a parade. Though the focus of the holiday differs from Ireland, there are still traditional Irish foods you can incorporate into your celebration. Whether you are looking to cook an Irish meal on the holiday for your family or offer your pals some Irish treats, there are plenty of ways to celebrate by eating.
The softball team continued their stretch on the road at the George Mason University Tournament and picked up three wins in four games to move the Hawks to 7-3 on the season.
Saint Patrick’s Day is a unique day when people nationwide all of the sudden finds their Irish roots. Unlike the traditional holidays, there may not be much gift giving but instead there is still a need to celebrate. Every year, March 17 marks the day when America gets painted green. Practically everywhere one turns, they can spot Irish flags, green attire, leprechaun accessories and numerous “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirts running around the town.