Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Berkeley Much Anyone?

Gonzaga game...we lost, but all's fair in love and war!
Before our "Shamrock your Socks Off!" dance!
work those suspenders!!!
Activism.

That is the story of my life at the moment.  I have been working on a couple of on-campus issues recently, and then there is a BIG event I will be partaking in.  On April 25th, I will be "kidnapping" myself, along with thousands of other people (and my sorority).  We will spend about 24 hours in Balboa Park waiting to be "rescued".  This is all being organized through the student-led organization "Invisible Children".  Students all across the world are in this club, and as such will hold events nearly identical to the one at Balboa.  The purpose of this "kidnapping" is to raise awareness of the kidnappings of children in Africa and their being forced to become child soldiers.  Over 32,000 have been recorded missing over the last 10 years...and that's only the ones that have been recorded!  We will also be writing our government and the United Nations so that they may arrest/support the arrest of the rebel leader in Africa.  This is a big deal.  This has become a great interest of mine that I plan on turning into a passion.  I believe that each person should fight for what they believe in, even if it's risky.  I have especially found that supporting the people you care about the most is something that everyone should make a priority.  Everyone.

Another big move I will be making soon...my transition back into the Music Group's main gang.  I've been on sort of a hiatus (not of my own choosing), so it will be great to be working alongside the music again, especially when we have DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL headlining our Alcala Music Festival this spring!  As always, the dates are TBA/TBD and so are the remaining bands...surprise!

This week is Greek week.  We have had so many events!  Next week is RHA week and it is the same way!  jfidls;jk;  I need to get some shut-eye!

Please shoot me a line with any questions, comments, or concerns, my ears are always open!

Go out to eat, then do it again!  Man I love college!

Erin

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