keep it Positive!

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Hey, Ebony here spreading the word.

Everyone is different, but some of us might share the same dreams or goals. When you meet someone with a similar mind-set as you,  it’s kind of  like you were made for each other. A team builds, and so many creative ideas come about. I like to surround myself around positive intellectual people who I can relate to. Positive people help you realize your dreams. Negative people take them away.

Motivating others to do well, and encouraging them to maintain a positive attitude no matter what the circumstance may be, is what I love to do.  Every other day I send out message blast from my cell phone of inspirational quotes that we can all learn from. Some people are even inspired by me, and I greatly appreciate that.

I admire people who are strong-minded, independent self motivators who strive for success. I share what I know, and hope that others will too.

If you are in a negative environment or surrounded by negative people, the best thing to do is get away.

“When we are ready to make positive changes in our lives, we attract whatever we need to help us.”

Basketball Tournament Success

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November 1st– 2010,

The African American Student Union club had great success in our first basketball tournament. As president of the club, I had to do a lot of planning and running around to make sure that everything was set. Ron Spioto (Athletic Director) was kind enough to let us use the gym, and equipment to make our event which started at 6pm and ended at 8:30pm more exciting.

At least 30 students signed up to play, all of them males. Females were able to play, but none of them were interested in getting on the court. We also had a lot of people in the audience who supported us.  There were 5 teams; we had 6 but one team bailed out.  We also did a 3 point contest for males and females, and a dance contest which was exciting. The dance team also came out and performed for us, they did a wonderful job.  This was more like a street ball competition, with the guy on the microphone telling jokes with music playing in the back ground.

This was a fundraising event and a promotional event for our club. Raffle giveaways were available but we were not able to give anything away because we did not generate any income for the raffles. All in all everyone had fun, which was all that mattered at the moment.

This gave everyone something to do on a Monday night.

Our next event will be a fundraising event, which we are discussing now.

Thanks to everyone that came out and to the African American club members for having such great team work.

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Because Life is Delicious

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This is an ode’ to 2010 Halloween.This year I was Miss Strawberry Shortcake.Everyone needs to get outside and enjoy this fall weather!Enjoy these pictures that truly show what Western New York has to offer.

Must see old film

BEETLEJUICE

This is a Tim Burton classic and evokes the spirit of Halloween.

Trailer

“Grasp your opportunities, no matter how poor your health;
nothing is worse for your health than boredom.”

— Mignon McLaughlin

Listen up.

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Hey it’s Kiley giving you some updates!

Camping Out for a Cause

I did not attend this event as planed, but buzz has it was a great success!You can still donate gentle used winter clothing and non-perishable items until December 3rd in the Math/Science suite on the third floor D-wing. A box is placed in D-381.

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Anti-Bullying Rally

October 21

There were several emotional inspirational stories shared and many GCC students shared support.

one small step

the little guy

Phi Theta Kappa

Raise $185 in a bake sale:the proceeds were donated to Healthy Women Partnership.These funds will be utilized for Breast Cancer screen tests for women who cannot afford this test.

Must see movie!

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

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Art Show in the Library

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I now have the opportunity to be a part of the Fine Arts Committee as an SGA representative.The arts is something I feel very strong about and I am proud to be part of this committee. Seven Students from several walks of life from physical education majors to fine art majors all showcasing one this in common:artistic talent.

“Although there may be nothing new under the sun, what is old
is new to us and so rich and astonishing that we never tire of
it. If we do tire of it, if we lose our curiosity, we have
lost something of infinite value, because to a high degree it
is curiosity that gives meaning and savour to life.”

— Robertson Davies

The Daily News

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Hey Ebony here,

I was excited to hear that Our GCC blog was featured in the Batavia Daily News, how awesome is that? It’s so exciting to know that Kiley and I are being recognized. Also it’s nice to know that people actually read our blogs and learn from them.

here’s the link to the website. CHECK IT OUT.

The Daily News Online: Lifestyles – Student bloggers share school life with the outside world

Exist to lead.

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Heyy it’s Kiley-To day is an example of a beautiful fall day! Lots to share and blog about! You’re in for a treat.Today, my friend and other GCC blogger informed me our blog was an article in the Daily News! The article’s titled “Student bloggers share school life with the outside world”: feel free to check it out!

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October 20th

“Think Pink”

I made sure to take some time out of my day and volunteer an hour between class for this event that would spread awareness and education about Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer awareness mouth, as you may know.This event was sponsored by SHAG(Student Health Awareness and Advocacy Group). I am in this club and if you are interested in joining feel free to attend a lax meeting in the “pillow room” at 1pm every Friday. It was great to be a part of something that was bigger then myself.I encourage everyone to schedule some time to help someone else or to help the community.  

A Must Read!

I just read a fantastic book titled “Running with Scissors”, by Augusten Burroughs. It was also made into a wacky movie, for those you who aren’t readers. It’s a memoir about the authors “non- traditional” childhood and how he persevered over dysfunction.  This is a truly inspirational book about survival in a misfit situation.

Reminder:Because their grreat!

Today is the start of the International Save the Tiger month.This adorable creature it endangered and needs our help!

Save the Tigers NOW

“Politeness and consideration for others is like investing
pennies and getting dollars back.”

— Thomas Sowell

We all start somewhere

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Hey, it’s Kiley ready to blog.Yet another busy week here at GCC. This is the week of Halloween and I anticipate fully celebrating it! Halloween is my favorite holiday because its full of magic, adventure, fright, suspense, and fun!

Friday, October 29th8:00 pm-10:00am

Camping Out for a Cause

Cost:$1.00 and a can good

I have the opportunity to be involved in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.There has been a plethora of volunteer projects Phi Theta Kappa has been involved in throughout the fall semester. This Friday, an event will occur called, “Camping Out for a Cause” , this will promote awareness about homelessness in the GLOW Region. I recently  learned in a SGA meeting about a food pantry and clothing pantry that is here at GCC available for student use.So if you are in need feel free to use this resource. The can goods from the event will be donated to GCC’s Food Pantry and the gentle used winter clothes will be donated to the Community Action Center of Genesee and Orleans counties. The event will start with a informative presentation in T 102. There will also be special acts including performances by students and the Forum Players. There will also be a movie shown: “Pursuit of Happyness”. This event is a part of the Volunteerism and Service requirement for the Leadership Program. Stay tuned for pictures of the event in my next blog.

A Night At Sea

This is the GCC formal that will happen in December, but the planing details are still on the table. There has been several meetings that have discussed these details and will continue till the actual event. Groups involved include the following CAB, SHAG, and College Village RA’s.

Fireside Chat

October 28th

This is a transitions workshop that will be held from 5:00-6:00 pm. This club touches on college life and beyond. It is a very laid back club and environment (in the Student Union) Discussions on practical real life issues, such as texting while driving and transfer concerns.So come and enjoy the chat!

“May I never miss a sunset or a rainbow because I am looking
down.”

— Sara June Parker

Bullying Rally

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hey Ebony here,

A group of students and staff got together on Thursday October-21-2010 for a bullying rally. Many of us stood out in the union with our signs and posters speaking out on bullying. We marched from the forum, into the cafeteria, into the student union, and back into the forum, Chanting “ Bullying has got to go, hey hey, ho ho”. While some stared, others joined in.

Things got emotional when some students shared their stories. Words can leave scares, and scares can last a lifetime. Some people do not have the ability to stand up for themselves and block out others who are negative towards them. Let’s help one another instead of bringing each other down.

Countless amount of people committed suicide and lost their lives because they were being bullied or teased.

Bullying – An act of repeated aggressive behavior in order to intentionally hurt another person, physically or mentally. It is a certain way for a person to gain power over another person.

This can happen anywhere from school, home and/or work. Consists of three basic types of abuse, emotional, verbal, and physical

IF YOU’RE NOT APART OF THE SOLUTION,

THEN YOU’RE APART OF THE PROBLEM.

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More Adventurous.

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Hey Kiley Here to tell you about my fun filled weekend!

October 16th

GALLERIA MALL

College Village: Saturday Getaway’s, a great opportunity for residents to see what Western NY has to offer.I made sure to have a set amount of money I was willing to spend. Making a budget for yourself is vital because who wants to be broke.   This trip couldn’t come soon enough with Halloween right around the corner! This has to be my favorite mall in the area. The girl residents have all anticipated this event,that’s for sure. I spent a bundle  at my favorite luxury product store: Sephora. My favorite make-up line has to be Urban Decay, it realy is beauty with an edge. My favorite purchased was a colorful “Book of Shadows”,sometimes a girls gotta splurge! What’s your guilty pleasure product?I love the city of Buffalo,it just has this exuberant glow and energy about it.I dig just strolling the city and taking it all in.

Sephora

^Check it out!

Great song!

^Famous flower of Mannhattan

The Great Pumpkin Farm Clarence, NY

If you get a chance go to this festival! Try the pumpkin cutouts and homemade apple doughnuts, you will be more then satisfied. It truly allows you to reap in the benefits of the fall season.Its open daily through October 31.

The Great Pumpkin Farm

^Wanna know more about what is festival has to offer? Click here.

Pomegranate:Persian restaurant

This was a first for me,I was so excited to try this exotic cuisine. It was fantastic. The must have is the homemade Persian ice cream. The pomegranate soup was piping hot and hearty, but lacked flavor. The fried BBQ style veggies were to die for! The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere full of culture.

 

“Everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was.”

— Robert Louis Stevenson


AASU Basketball tournament

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Hey, Ebony here

The African American student union club decided to come up with a Basketball Tournament for our first event. Yesterday October-19th, we held sign ups for those interested in playing in the tournament. A lot of people seemed interested, but we only got a few people to sign up (at least that’s a start). The more people we get to sign up, the more fun we can have. There will also be raffles and entertainment at the game. Another day will be held for sign ups sometime next week.

So many students complain about how bored they are, so we are trying to make this event as fun as possible. This tournament is for everyone, men and women. We are thinking of involving faculty to play, but that’s not finalized yet.

For more information you can email me at ereece@my.genesee.edu with any questions. Also if anyone is interested in signing up to play, you can contact anyone in the government from the club.

PRESIDENT – Ebony Reece

VICE PRESIDENT – Seandell Boose

SECRETARY- Kendra Selmon

TREASURER – Shana Snowden

ADVISORS: Stephanie H. Richardson & Samson A. Olaode

We are looking to hold this event on Monday, November-1st-2010 in the gym from 6-10pm. If any information changes I will keep everyone posted.

Everyone is welcomed.