Sneak Peak: Boo in the Shoe

Halloween is just around the corner and LSU is full of fun Halloween traditions like  Zombie Day, Ghost Chase Fun Run, and my personal favorite, Boo in the Shoe (Horse Shoe, of course!)

Boo in the Shoe is an annual event hosted the week before Halloween in Evangeline Hall.  This year, the event is celebrating its' ten year anniversary, which means even more frightening fun for all those in attendance.

The theme is a Haunted Night in New Orleans. The community is pulling out all the stops to celebrate, including a haunted basement, trick or treating, a monster rave with a DJ, and a mystery theater performance.

I was able to get a sneak peak into the halls, and here's what I found...

All residents are welcome, so be sure to check out the festivities TONIGHT! The fun begins with trick or treating at 4:30 PM. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
xoxo--Girl in the Purple Polo

P.S. Look for pics from the event on LSU Res Life's Facebook.

LSU Res Life Students Tell All: Fall Break

FALL BREAK IS HERE!!!!! I'm so excited to have some much needed relaxation after a rough midterms week! All around campus this week, I heard everyone discussing their plans for a break. I decided what better way to show the excitement on campus, than to go and talk to the students in the halls? Here's a video of what I found......



Have a safe and fun Fall Break!!!!

xoxo-- Girl in the Purple Polo

Sneak Peak!! LSU Cribs

As the Girl in the Purple Polo, I promised to give you the inside scoop on the happenings around Res Life. And, I've gotta admit, I'm pretty excited about sharing this blog with you.

For the past few months, Res Life has been planning Res Life Cribs, a monthly mini-series. The show will feature some of the coolest rooms on campus, and have the students give a tour of their pad. The footage will then be placed on the LSU ResLife Facebook page for voting. The winning rooms receive a prize pack, and gets the honor of being the Room of the Month!

The first two episodes were filmed last week, and while it's not being launched until next week, I still wanted to give you a sneak peak into a behind the scenes look.

The film crew met early Monday morning to film their first room in Blake and filmed Miller in the afternoon.

Doing some pre-filming early in the morning to make sure the angles are right.

Meeting our showroom "hosts".

Take 1 of greeting (it only took two!) They were fantastic!

Showing off the "living room."

Inside the room for some Q and A's.

"Charging" the ceiling stars!

Now, for our second filming-- Miller!

Having some fun in the lobby ready to film!

And..... ACTION!!!

Filming the "B" roll. Everyone was having fun!

Legal paperwork and releases-- They are stars now!

Greg, a Tour Guide, providing assistance.

Tour Guide Jennifer helped direct the scene.

Currently all of the footage is in the editing stage, but it should be appearing on Facebook some time next week! Be sure to check out the videos and vote for your favorites! Think your room has what it takes to be on LSU Res Life Cribs? Email pics of your room to girlinthepurplepolo@gmail.com.

xoxo-- Girl in the Purple Polo

Tips for Surviving Midterms

Midterm week is fast approaching, and the pressure is building. I'm starting to see the stress level among students increase. As a senior, I've been through my fair share of midterms and finals and I'm starting to get the hang of it (It's about time!). Here are my best tips for exam weeks and my favorite study places.

1. Plan Out Your Week-- Have multiple tests in one week or back to back? Take time to sit down and see what needs to be covered. Make a study outline of what you need to accomplish each day. Keep your goals reasonable. If you have a game plan and know what's coming, the load will be more bearable.

2. Cram Over Two Days-- Earlier, I've said not to cram, but if you have no choice, be smart about it.  Start "cramming" two to three days in advance.  If possible, try to at least learn most of the material a day in advance, that way the night before can be focused on the concepts you don't understand.

3. Relax and  Do Something Fun-- I think this is one of the most important rules. If you've been studying all day, every day, take a break! Go outside and throw around the Frisbee, watch a movie, do something enjoyable for a bit. Taking a few hours off might seem crazy, but when you come back you'll be so much more productive.

4. SLEEP-- Since I've been in college, I've only pulled one all-nighter, and it did me no good. Your brain doesn't function without sleep. When you start to get sleepy, don't reach for the Red Bull, allow yourself to have a good night's rest. Having a clear brain during a test will go so much further than those few extra, exhausted, hours studying.

5. Break up your studying-- Studies show that taking breaks every so often will help you learn the material better. After an hour of studying, take a ten to fifteen minute breather-- but make sure you get sure you get back on track.

 6. Give Yourself Time in the Morning-- Wake up a little earlier than normal on the day of a big test (you did follow rule number 4 right?) This way, you will have time to look over your notes one last time, make sure you have the necessary supplies for the day-- LSU ID, scantron, blue book, pencil, etc.. Grab some breakfast from your res hall lobby-- they serve breakfast in most lobbies during midterms and finals! Take a few minutes to relax before leaving for your test, then you'll be relaxed and focused, instead of stressed and rushed.

7. Find Your Study Haven-- Studying is a whole lot better if you are in a comfortable place. Whether it's Club Middleton, the Quad, your bed, or your favorite coffee shop, find the place where you study best. Set up shop and get comfortable-- feel free to move from study spot to study spot. I always find a change of scenery helps. Don't have a favorite study spot? Here's a list of my favorites!

Parade Grounds-- Nothing beats this on a beautiful day!

Evangeline Lobby-- Prestigious and serene, I always feel the wisdom of the ages here!

459 Commons or The 5-- what's better than studying next to an endless supply of delicious food?

Live Oak Lounge-- If you like to study with people around, this is the perfect place!

Acadian Courtyard-- Need your own oasis? Nothing beats the serenity and beauty of this study spot!

xoxo-- Girl in the Purple Polo

Girl In the Purple Jersey (And Rain Jacket) Does GameDay

Fall time at LSU means one thing...LSU FOOTBALL. It is also a time when living on campus is  sooooo convenient-- no traffic, no parking woes, and no searching for a place to nap between tailgates and rain. Join me as I recount my Game Day experience.....

Saturday, September 25, 2010 LSU vs. West Virgina

9:00 AM-- Wake up to the sound of tailgaters playing Eye of the Tiger outside. Not quite ready to get up. Roll over, and go back to sleep.

10:00 AM-- Wake up. Fix a bowl of cereal as I observe tailgaters sporting their purple and gold outside my window.

10:45 AM-- Throw on my Purple Jersey (A polo would have been acceptable also!)

11:00 AM-- Print out my student ticket in the free computer lab

Free printing! All I have to do is supply the paper!

Logging on to the lab computer to check scores and weather conditions.

11:15 PM-- Head out to go find some tailgates

 11:45-- TAILGATING

Checking out the tailgates on the Parade Grounds.

Nothing like LSU on Game Day!

While walking around campus, I ran into the two infamous LSU poodles.

More Tailgates :-D

2:00 PM-- Looks like it's going to rain, so I head over to the Union and grab a bite to eat

Live Oak Lounge packed with students and fans watching the Alabama vs. Arkansas game on the huge projector screens.

3:30 PM-- Walk to Mike's Cage and Tiger One village




Waiting for the team to walk down Victory Hill



Tiger One Village with a live band and great food!!



Looking for Mike-- he must have been in his trailer ready for the game.



 5:00 PM-- Line up at the student gates so I can get a really good seat!

5:15 PM-- Student gates open (Let the craziness begin!)

Waiting in line to have my ticket scanned.

5:30-- Found my seat....just under three hours until kick off-- sigh

Me, staking my claim with the other early birds-- LSU students are crazy!

Passing the time, as I wait for the team to arrive.

Finally some action! Les Miles on the field being interviewed, Tiger Stadium still virtually empty (except for the student section of course!)

Beautiful Rainbow-- and the last remnants of rain for the night-- Chance of Rain in Tiger Stadium? ZERO!

7:30 PM-- Pregame festivities begin!!!!

Golden Band from Tigerland Takes the field in a packed Tiger Stadium.

Overhead view of the band on the Megatron.

8:15-- KICKOFF!!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, it's SATURDAY NIGHT IN DEATH VALLEY!

Cheerleaders, Band, and Golden Girls welcome the Fighting Tigers to the field.

The student section is packed with eager fans.

11:30-- LSU 20, West Virginia 14-- VICTORY FOR LSU!!!!!!

11:45-- WALK home to my room with thousands of cheering students.

Midnight-- Home, sweet home

Saturday Night was another AMAZING Game Day! Can't wait to do it again this weekend against Tennessee. Remember, the game is at 2:30 PM and will  broadcast on CBS. GEAUX TIGERS!!

xoxo-- Girl in the Purple Polo (errr... jersey!)



TOUR GUIDE SPOTLIGHT: RIDDLE ME THIS

 School is starting to really pick up, and I am feeling loaded with homework , tests, and projects. I think it's time for a little fun. With fall classes picking up, residence hall tours are now in full force. The residence hall tours have always been one of my favorite things on campus. I vividly remember the excitement and lasting effect of my first tour-- and since have enjoyed being involved with the tour program.

Tour Guides waiting outside of Grace King

Our tour guides are great—and seem to know the answer to virtually every question. I decided to sit down with them, ask a few questions (some serious, some totally random), and at the end, try stumping them with a riddle. Read along and see if you can solve the riddles too!

Greg, Senior, Psychology

Where have you lived? West Laville Hall, Res College West, and ECA

Favorite thing about doing tours: It's different everyday.

Favorite Place on Campus: The sidewalk under the trees on Tower Drive

What Channel is MTVU on campus cable? I think it's 72.

If you could make a Residential College theme, what would it be?  College of Culinary Arts

What is the MOST random question you have been asked? Is that where the maids live?
How would I go about getting a Residence Hall named after me? Donate a lot of money, like a lot, a lot of money.
What's the meaning of Res"Life"? What?!?!? That's what it means, Residential Life.
What always runs, but never walks, often murmurs, never talks, has a mouth, but never eats, has a bed, but never sleeps? A RIVER

Jennifer, Junior, Communication Studies

Where have you lived? Herget Residential College

Favorite thing about doing tours? Getting to meet different people

Favorite Place on Campus? Tiger Stadium

What Channel is The Weather Channel on campus cable? I have no idea, I never watch the weather channel.

If you could make an Residential College theme, what would it be?  Purple and Gold Hall-- everything is purple and gold and all the events revolve around LSU.

What is the Most random question you've been asked? Which hall has an entryway with a foyer to hang a beaded curtain?

Why are all of the rooms rectangular instead of a circle? We can maximize our room space, and fit more rooms for all the students.

A man has five children, half of them are sons, how can this be? ALL OF THEM ARE SONS

Nick, Junior, Biology

Where have you lived? East Laville Hall

Favorite thing about doing tours? Being able to talk to different people from all different areas and what they are interested in and their majors

Favorite Place on Campus? Tiger Stadium

What Channel is TigerTV on campus cable? I think it is 76.

If you could make any Residential College theme, what would it be?  I would make a movie themed Residential College where we'd watch movies all the time!

What is the most random question you have been asked? Can you bring Ziploc bags and take food from the dining hall?
Why are all the rooms rectangular, and not round? You can fit more room, and it's hard to fit furniture in a circle room.
What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end, and the end of every place? THE LETTER E

 

Claire, Junior, Chemical Engineering

Where have you lived? Miller Hall

Favorite thing about doing tours? Meeting all the incoming freshmen when they are new, and putting them at ease about coming to LSU.

Favorite Place on Campus? My sorority house, Delta Gamma

What Channel is The History Channel on campus cable? I have no clue. Am I supposed to know this?

If you could make an Residential College theme, what would it be? Baking, we could bake treats everyday!

What is the Most random question you have been asked? Every. Single. Measurement. Of. Every. Single. Room.

The more you have of it, the less you see. What is it? DARKNESS!!

That was fun! I hope you enjoyed reading about a couple of our great tour guides. If you are interested in taking a tour of the residence halls, tours are offered Monday through Friday (when the University is open) at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m.  The tours leave out of Grace King Hall, and no reservations are required. If you haven't already come on one-- join us! It was my favorite part of my visit to LSU.

Well, since I'm sure you guys are all getting a little stressed, I'm going to leave you with some fun of your own. Here's some riddles for you-- see if you can figure them out. I'll reveal the answers in a few days.


I arrive once in every second, once in every minute, and once in every year. What am I??

THE LETTER E


How could a cowboy ride into town on Friday. Stay two consecutive days, and leave on Friday??

HIS HORSE'S NAME WAS FRIDAY


What English word has three consecutive double letters?

BOOKKEEPER


A know a word of letters three. Add two and fewer there will be. What word am I?

FEW


I am a building, but a poem too. I like science, but love horseshoe! Which building am I?

EVANGELINE HALL

Gotta go study! Good luck with the brainteasers-- add some of your own!

XOXO-- Girl in the Purple Polo