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The Feeling of Summer

pineburronline — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:43:48 +0000

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.

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!

Behind the Scenes of the Goo Goo Dolls

pineburronline — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:36:42 +0000

Kena Hawkins was a key player in getting the Goo Goo Dolls to Campbell and making the concert happen. She was responsible for many of the logistics. While it was stressful, she loved doing it. Take a look at what it takes to put on a concert in The Creek.

Kena Hawkins

I have been a part of CAB’s Concert Committee for three years and Chair for the last two. To say that concert programing is a lot of work would of course be understatement, and I am very thankful for the opportunity and experience. However, I wanted to give you an idea of what the job was like.

The day begins, and I’m already behind. It’s function over fashion as I put on my violently orange “Event Staff” t-shirt, gold name tag, and most importantly, comfy tennis shoes. It will be a sixteen hour work day putting on the Goo Goo Dolls concert, and most roadies will not let you touch a case unless you have closed toed shoes on.

After one class, I collect my committee and set to work. I send a team of volunteers to hang our decorations at Marshbanks while the rest of us set to work on the dressing rooms. The golf carts are missing. I guess we have to use my car to shuttle all the extra lighting and mirrors needed for the three dressing rooms. In the midst of moving, I find Assistant Director of Student Activities, Karie Parks. I follow her to where the food is stored so we can make the four coolers for the crew, stage left, stage right, front of house and tour manager’s office. It’s always handy to know stage directions.

Someone catches me as I walk by. “Hey Kena, do you have those people?” asks Trent Matthews who is organizing security for the show. I remember the text I ignored from the day before telling me pre-show security plans had fallen through and I would need to provide four of my people to guard the halls. “I can give you two,” I say, and I send some volunteers his way.

The next few hours pass in a whirl of fast paced problem solving like the one with Trent. The Director of Student Activities, Chris O’Connor, is on the phone half the day dealing with contract problems. The production manager wants to start hazing the building early. Men’s basketball has practice in our meet and greet venue. The ticket scanners are not connecting to the internet. Yet, all these issues are solved in time for the doors to open at 7:00

Thanks to my amazing and experienced committee the General Admission and Early Admission ticketing goes off without a hitch. Two sets of meet and greet passes are awarded to Early Admission students who were beyond ecstatic to be able to meet the Goo Goo Dolls.

Before too long the massive line of people stretching to the roundabout turns into a rush of noise and beeping ticket scanners. At 7:45 the committee takes turns running down the hall to snap a picture with the band making sure never to leave the doors unattended.

When the lights went down, I watch from the back, taking trips every so often to the box office to check on things. Midway through the show, a shirtless guy darts past our security onto the stage. You never know what’s going to happen at these shows, and you can’t prepare for everything.

I find myself backstage for the last song “Iris,” and I can’t help but smile as I see the crowd erupt in delight. I soak in the moment as the band walks off the stage and passes me on their way towards their dressing room. As the house lights come up, the crowed drifts out, and I allow myself a few minutes to socialize and thank people for coming. Then I watch them leave with just a touch of envy. For the staff and volunteers, there is still so much to be done.

A little after 1:00 AM, I find myself behind the loading dock sipping on a now melted milkshake, dressing rooms cleaned, and golf carts loaded to return the supplies. Karie Parks walks out and asks me what I’m doing.

“If I leave then it’s over,” I blurt out with a little too much honesty,but it was true. My feet ached, my eyes were heavy, and I was replaying every moment from that day over in my mind. But the work for the Goo Goo Dolls concert was finished. More than that, two years worth of stress and planning as Concerts Chair would be at an end the moment I drove away.

She just laughed, gave me a tour sticker, and we all went our separate ways home.

As I lay in bed an hour later, I think about the cheering crowd and giddy contest winners in the meet and greet line. I think about the student volunteers eager to be able to use the ticket scanner or boss around a crowd of people. I remember their smiles, and I’m glad I got a chance to help make that happen. That’s all I ever wanted to do.

Photos by: Emily McIntosh

This Week: Apr.22-29, 2013

pineburronline — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:32:45 +0000

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

pineburronline — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:29:14 +0000

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.

Click to view slideshow.

Written by: Marisa Linton

This Week: Apr.15-21, 2013

pineburronline — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:27:04 +0000

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

Campus is Turning Green

pineburronline — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:22:38 +0000

And I don’t mean the pollen cloud hovering in the sky. I mean the beautiful sunshine, the green grass, and the blossoms on the trees! This warm weather is also a sign of finals, which sounds terrible but is really a great thing because….

The Yearbooks Are In!

Yes we know you are all excited to get your own copy of the yearbook…and for summer to be right around the corner, but more importantly the yearbooks. Nolan Perry did a more than fantastic job on his last yearbook! Make sure to get your copies on Publication Day. Our staff will be out in front of Marshbanks on April 24th and April 25th.

Do not forget to take plenty of pictures over the summer and share them with the Pine Burr so we can put them in our next book! I am looking forward to a new start with the staff and cannot wait to put all of Campbell’s memories together.

Your new editor,
Joanna D’Ancona

A Lucky Little Squirrel

pineburronline — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:44:57 +0000

There are squirrels all around campus; however, not many of us get a chance to get close to them before they scurry up a tree. Well, K.T. Payne was able to get a very up, close experience with a squirrel, a baby one.

Payne, a senior in biology, was in Dr. Bartlett’s class when a student brought in a baby squirrel in a box and put it on his desk. Payne went up to Dr. Bartlett at the end of class to see the squirrel. She jokingly asked if she could have it, which to her surprise, Dr. Bartlett said yes.

Payne took the baby home and started researching how to take care of it and get it to survive. She knew she had to get its body temperature up. Once that was constant, she began the rehabilitation process. She had to feed the baby which she named John Boy, every 3-4 hours. A diligent Payne fed him puppy milk replacer in a bottle, kept him in a warm spot, and became a type of mother. Baby squirrels only bond with one person, so Payne has been the only one to take care of him since day one. Caring for John Boy has been quite the task and required a lot of dedication.

That was two weeks ago. Since then, John Boy has grown a fluffy tail, learned to eat nuts, and climb. His favorite food is peanuts, and he will wait until you give him those. When Yearbook staff went to take his picture and interview Payne, John Boy was a bit shy with the camera but quickly warmed up to it. He became quite the celebrity of the photo shoot, making Payne’s other pets, a dog and cat, a bit jealous.

John Boy isn’t the only celebrity, though. Payne has had her share of fame recently. She was named a recipient of the Young Botanists Award by the Botanical Society of America. Only 25 are selected a year. Because, Payne’s specialty is in botany, rehabilitating John Boy was new.

“It has been a real learning experience,” said Payne.

Payne has now found a home for John Boy at Noah’s Landing in Coats. There, he will have a nice and bigger enclosure. He will be rehabilitated further and hopefully released into the wild.

“It will be sad to see him go, but it is also exciting to see his growth and development,” said Payne.

We wish John Boy good luck in his new habitat, and Payne the best of luck as she prepares to graduate. John Boy certainly was a lucky little squirrel to get the amazing care he got.

Written by: Marisa Linton

Photos by: Emily McIntosh

This Week: Apr.8-14, 2013

pineburronline — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:59:55 +0000

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

pineburronline — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:42:05 +0000

Louis 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!

pineburronline — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:28:33 +0000

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!

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