The Feeling of Summer

The feeling is overwhelming, magnificent, exuberating, and just plain amazing. That feeling is brought on by the end of finals and the beginning of summer…the feeling that students all across campus are experiencing. Students may be exhausted from late night studying, and they may be sad to say good-bye to friends; however, those feelings are overcome with the wonderful emotions of accomplishment, relief, and anticipation. Many feel accomplished at completing another year of college; for some it is their first, and others, their last. There is relief that the stress is over and finals are a thing of the past. Then, there is anticipation for all things summer. Whether those summer activities include soaking up the rays of the sun, poking toes in the sand, traveling to amazing destinations, catching up on sleep, working a summer job, or just being lazy – hopefully, everyone  will have that feeling of summer along with a  smile on their face.

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Pine Burr would like to wish everyone a great summer. Good luck to those graduating! We know you will do great things. We also welcome the new incoming students. Here are to days without exams!

Written by: Marisa Linton

Note: The blog will be taking a summer break of its own and will not post as much. Periodically, there may be posts about orientation or another story about how great Campbell students are. See you in the fall!

This Week: Apr.22-29, 2013

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This Week: Apr. 22-29, 2013

A few of the featured events for this week:
Tues. Apr.23– Men’s Baseball vs. N.C. Central, 6:00pm
Wed. Apr. 24–Men’s Baseball vs. UNC Greensboro, 6:00pm
Thurs. Apr. 25–Reading Day

Thurs. Apr.25– Midnight Breakfast, Marshbanks, 12:00am

Sat. Apr. 27–Game Show Night, Turner Auditorium, 8:00pm

Be sure to check out the Calendar for a full list of Campbell events and activities.

This Week: Fun Calendar

Enjoy and celebrate the not so famous and odd holidays.

Mon. Apr. 22- Earth Day and National Jelly Bean Day

Tues. Apr. 23- Movie Theatre Day… Take a load off and see a movie.

Wed. Apr. 24- Secretary’s Day… Tell them thanks!

Thurs. Apr. 25- DNA Day and World Penguin Day

Fri. Apr, 26-Hug an Australian Day… find you an Aussie and give them a hug!

Sat. Apr. 27- Eeyore’s Birthday… spread some cheer to this gloomy fellow.

Sun. Apr. 28- Worker’s Memorial Day

Campbell’s Brightest

Last night, some of Campbell’s brightest students were recognized for their hard work and achievements at the Academic and Leadership Recognition Banquet. The Convocation Center was filled with new honor society inductees. Many had friends, family, and faculty there to support them and congratulate them. At the banquet there were 15 different honor societies recognized. In addition, ”Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities” recipients were honored, along with the recognition of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient. The Sullivan Award recipient and special banquet speaker was Luke Ennis. Luke was awarded the prestigious award for his giving spirit, humble heart, hard work, and academic achievement. He is an Exercise and Sports Science major with minors in General Science, Spanish, and Biology. He gave a compelling speech that touched many in the room. After the banquet, there were many smiles, pictures being taken, and balloons being wisped away by new inductees.

What a wonderful way to highlight some of Campbell’s great students. Congratulations to all.

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Written by: Marisa Linton

This Week: Apr.15-21, 2013

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This Week: Apr. 15-21, 2013

A few of the featured events for this week:

Mon. Apr. 15– Capture the Flag in the Dark, Academic Circle, 7:00pm

Mon. Par. 15–Women’s Lacrosse vs. High Point

Tues. Apr.16–Poetry Jam, Library, 4:00-6:00pm

Wed. Apr.17–Goo Goo Dolls Concert, Convocation Center, 7:00pm

Thurs. Apr.18–Roses of Eyam Play, Ellis Theatre, 7:00pm

Fri. Apr.19–Roses of Eyam Play, Ellis Theatre, 7:00pm

Fri. Apr. 19–Men’s Baseball vs VMI, 5:00pm

Sat. Apr.20–Roses of Eyam Play, Ellis Theatre, 7:00pm

Sat. Apr. 20– Men’s Baseball vs VMI, 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Sat. Apr. 20– Women’s Lacrosse vs. Coastal Carolina, 1:00pm

Be sure to check out the Calendar for a full list of Campbell events and activities.

This Week: Fun Calendar

Enjoy and celebrate the not so famous and odd holidays.

Mon. Apr. 15- McDonald’s Day… “I’m lovin’ it!”

Tues. Apr. 16- One Day Without Shoes Day… feel the dirt in your toes

Wed. Apr. 17- Blah, Blah, Blah Day!

Thurs. Apr.18- National High Five Day.

Fri. Apr, 19-National Day of Silence

Sat. Apr. 20- Auctioneer’s Day

Sun. Apr. 21- National Chocolate-Coverd Cashews Day

This Week: Apr.8-14, 2013

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This Week: Apr. 8-14, 2013

A few of the featured events for this week:

Tues. Apr. 9– Men’s Baseball vs. NC A&T, 6:00pm

Wed. Apr. 10–Men’s Tennis vs. East Carolina, 2:30pm

Wed. Apr. 10–Softball vs. NC State, 4:00pm and 6:00pm

Fri. Apr. 12– Softball vs. Charleston So., 4:00pm and 6:00pm

Fri. Apr. 12–Baseball vs Longwood, 5:00pm

Fri. Apr. 12– Women’s Lacrosse vs. Presbyterian, 6:00pm

Sat. Apr. 13–Softball vs. Charleston So. 12:00pm

Sat. Apr. 13– Baseball vs. Longwood, 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Fri. Apr.12–Movie Night: The Hobbit, Turner Auditorium, 9:00pm

Be sure to check out the Calendar for a full list of Campbell events and activities.

This Week: Fun Calendar

Enjoy and celebrate the not so famous and odd holidays.

Mon. Apr. 8- Buddha Day

Tues. Apr. 9- Equal Pay Day

Wed. Apr. 10- National Farm Animal Day… MOOOO!!!!

Thurs. Apr. 11- National Pet Day

Fri. Apr, 12-Walk on Your Wild Side Day and Licorice Day… Don’t get too crazy!

Sat. Apr. 13- Scrabble Day

Sun. Apr. 14- Dictionary Day

Student Wins Statewide Election

44383_382999915123789_81245364_nLouis Duke,a sophomore in political science and communication studies, was recently elected to the position of President of North Carolina College Democrats.

He has been involved in College Democrats since his freshman year and has enjoyed every minute of it.

“Immediately, I saw an amazing capacity to make real change in politics. From there, I just kept going and getting more involved,” Duke said.

His duties will be to serve as the head of the NC College Democrats. As the head, Duke is responsible for establishing chapters of College Democrats on campuses across the country and maintaining the longterm vision and development of the organization.

Running for President has been a result of a passion to make a difference in a cause he believes in. Duke cares about the voices of students.

“I love being involved in politics because I love standing up for students. So often the voices of students are drowned out because politicians view us as apathetic and disengaged with civic life, so when a student actually speaks out and becomes an advocate, politicians listen, because they know what you’re saying is something you truly believe and it matters.”

Duke is excited for the upcoming year and looks forward to taking part in Senator Hagan’s reelection process.

Congratulations Louis!

Written by:Marisa Linton

Medals Needed For Students to Graduate!

ATTENTION: If students wish to graduate, you must have the medals that were presented during the freshman medal ceremony. Everyone that went to the ceremony should have the medal and will be able to graduate. For those who didn’t go to the ceremony, there will be a fine. Hopefully, the majority of students have their medals. Have a great semester!

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April Fools!! You don’t need the medal. Have a great day.

This Week: Apr.1-7, 2013

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This Week: Apr. 1-7, 2013

A few of the featured events for this week:

Tues. Apr. 2– Phillip Phillips Concert, Turner Auditorium, 7:30pm

Tues. Apr. 2–Women’s Tennis vs. Winthrop, 1:30pm

Wed. Apr. 3–Softball vs. Winthrop, 6:00pm

Wed. Apr. 3–Baseball vs. Old Dominion, 6:00pm

Be sure to check out the Calendar for a full list of Campbell events and activities.

This Week: Fun Calendar

Enjoy and celebrate the not so famous and odd holidays.

Mon. Apr. 1- April Fool’s Day

Tues. Apr. 2- National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

Wed. Apr. 3- Find a Rainbow Day

Thurs. Apr. 4- World Rat Day… why do rats get their own day?

Fri. Apr, 5-National Deep Dish Pizza Day… Yummy!

Sat. Apr. 6- National Pillow Fight Day… This my friends is exciting!

Sun. Apr. 7- No Housework Day… Sounds good to me!

This Week: Mar. 25-31, 2013

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This Week: Mar. 25-31, 2013

A few of the featured events for this week:
Mon. Mar. 25– Women’s Softball vs.NC Central, 4:00pm and 6:00pm

Tues. Mar. 26– Children’s Musical “The True Story of the Three Pigs”, Ellis Theatre, 7:00pm

Tues. Mar. 26– Men’s Baseball vs. Duke, 6:00pm

Tues. Mar. 26– DC Trip sign-ups, Student Center

Wed. Mar. 27–Easter Egg Hunt, Campus-Wide, 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed. Mar. 27– Women’s Softball vs. North Carolina, 6:00pm

Fri. Mar. 29– Men’s Tennis vs. UNC Asheville, 10:00am

Fri. Mar. 29–Women’s Tennis vs. UNC Asheville, 1:30pm

Fri. Mar. 29– Women’s Softball vs. Liberty, 4:00pm and 6:00pm

Fri. Mar. 29– Men’s Baseball vs. Radford, 5:00pm

Fri.  Mar. 29–Good Friday. NO SCHOOL!!! :)

Be sure to check out the Calendar for a full list of Campbell events and activities.

This Week: Fun Calendar

Enjoy and celebrate the not so famous and odd holidays.

Mon. Mar.25- Passover; It is also Vaffeldagen (Waffle Day). Waffle is so much easier to say…

Tues. Mar. 26- Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. Go for it!!!

Wed. Mar. 27- Education and Sharing Day

Thurs. Mar. 28- Weed Appreciation Day. Some of them are pretty… sort of.

Fri. Mar. 29- Niagra Falls Runs Dry Day. Is this even possible?

Sat.Mar. 30- Grass Is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day. Contrary to thought, it isn’t always greener.

Sun. Mar. 31- Easter Sunday.

A Warning

You may have gotten an email today from Campus Safety about being safe walking around campus. You may also be wondering why they might have sent this. There may be a reason. Conner Capshaw, a Campbell student, has reported being attacked on March 14 on the edge of campus. He is fine, but it is a situation that should not be taken lightly. Harnett County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the alleged incident. According to Capshaw…

“Last night [March 14] I was a victim of a bad crime. I was walking towards the gas station [short stop];I was almost to the Quiznos, when an older white SUV pulled up beside me asking for directions. I could not hear them too well so I stepped a little closer, and at that point the passenger of the vehicle reached out and grabbed me. I hit him in the face and pushed back, but someone had gotten out of the back at this point and hit me in the head from behind. When I woke up, I was laying on the ground on the side of some back street with my hands taped together behind my back. My legs were taped at the ankles, and tape across my mouth. The money in my pocket was gone. Luckily I was able to break the tape from my legs and make it to a house where the rest of the restraints were removed, and I was able to call 911. So everyone be on the lookout for a vehicle fitting this description, (they were too old to be campbell students). Also, be careful at night around campus, travel in groups, and be safe. Please spread the wored and share this with your friends so that we can prevent thiis from happening again.” –Conner Capshaw

Campus Safety reported the incident as first degree kidnapping, common law robbery, and simple physical assault.

There have been other students around campus who have been approached by suspicious vehicles late at night. The person’s in the vehicle have asked questions such as “Are you lost? Do you need food?”. The point of the message is to warn everyone, that while we often feel safe, there are dangers. Be careful, walk in groups, stay in light, and report suspicious activity.

Written by: Marisa Linton