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THE ULTIMATE PRESSURE page 4 MY FIRST TRIP WHILE ABROAD page 6 PROS AND CONS OF A RELATIONSHIP OVER SPRING BREAK page 11
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DaNNY’S HeaRT BeaTS ON
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red and watery-eyed, and we immediately fell into an embrace that resulted in a flood of tears and emotions. I learned that after an Delta Delta Delta accidental overdose, Ashley is a sophomore studying Danny was in a coma. English. You may contact her at Someone who should aswindel@email.uark.edu. have been a care giver and medical provider for Danny had irresponsibly given him the tools to relapse. For over a week, family and friends gathered in the waiting room and filled the Rankin home with dinners, pies, cards and flowers. I remember sitting in a circle, crying, sharing stories, watching a family trying to survive this unfathomable tragedy. On September 29, 2012 at 1:35 A.M., after many prayers and tears, Daniel Paul Rankin VI passed away.
aSHLeY SWINDELL
Danny was the brother of my best friend, Emily Rankin. I had met Emily during my sophomore year of high school and towards the end of that year, I was introduced to Danny. At that point in time, none of us knew the life-changing events that were ahead, and I never expected Danny to play such an incredible role in my life and in the lives of people he would never even meet. Sharing his story is incredibly important to me. The first thing to know about Danny is that his looks alone could leave any girl swooning. Once a football player, he was a huge guy with an athletic build. His towering stature paired with wonderful genes from a beautiful family meant that he could turn any girl’s head. Despite the fact he was nearly eight years my senior, I found that he could even make my heart speed up a little bit. Danny was also incredibly intelligent. As a member of Mensa, Danny didn’t have a need to advertise his intelligence. Instead, it revealed itself in daily conversations. He was also hilarious, as if the guy wasn’t already “the total package.” After graduating from UNLV in 2008, he worked with autistic children and also his graduate education. It was around this time that I first met Danny. The first time I saw him and Emily together, I was mesmerized by how close and almost identical the two were. He seemed to possess the same glowing and unique personality that Emily had -- a personality that I absolutely loved. It was like watching one person. They were just like a reflection of each other. He loved her as much as you could possibly love someone, something that was clear in just watching them together. I was fortunate enough to get to spend time with Danny and learn more about him. Danny had an incredible capacity to care for other people. Sadly, I began to learn that sometimes he needed to focus on himself instead. He had struggled with addiction and after hard work and a lot of love from family and friends, he had found a life of recovery, immersing himself in his Christian faith and time with loved ones. I was learning his history during an interesting time in my life. I was entering treatment for an eating disorder while I was getting to know him. Once he told me about his past, I told him about my present. He offered me advice, love and prayers. I learned that Danny had such an incredible capacity to show love to everyone. From children to fellow friends, Danny seemed to always show love by helping other people fight their battles, despite the fact he had his own to fight. I don’t think I have ever met anyone who could match Danny’s incredible capacity to show love. After a few years, I went to college. Danny and I spoke from time to time either through Facebook or on the phone. He would check on me and be there if I just needed someone to talk to. I was not an old buddy or a best friend. He was not expected or required to show me any kind of consideration. I was his sister ’s friend. Yet he always managed to keep me in his thoughts and prayers. Emily and I remained best friends despite the fact we were in different cities. While I no longer got to see her and Danny very often, we managed to remain in touch despite the distance. In September of 2012, everything changed. I was leaving class one afternoon when I received a phone call from Emily. Between sobs, the only words I could make out were, “something happened.” She told me she was on her way home to Little Rock and wasn’t sure what was going on but that she knew something happened with Danny. I was in Little Rock by the next morning. In the ICU, the magnitude of the situation really came to light. Emily greeted me,
His death was followed by even more sorrow and tears. Following his passing, the news was shared with Danny’s friends and family that for a moment seemed to relieve a small amount of the pain. Danny, who was an organ donor, had saved and changed over 50 lives. While this wonderful realization could never provide full understanding or relief for those who loved Danny, it did give them something incredibly precious to think about. Danny, one of the most loving and selfless people to touch lives, seemed to use his decision to be an organ donor as a final act of love and selflessness. As the one-year anniversary of Danny’s death approached, the Rankins were contacted by the recipient of his heart. The Rankins learned about his life and family. The decision was made for the two families to meet. I was fortunate enough to be asked to be a part of the experience. At the end of the summer months, I sat at a kitchen table next to Emily and the man with the heart that had previously shown so many people so much love. Dan’s loving nature and everything he stood for was represented in his gift of life. So, with the house was full of friends and relatives of Danny, we exchanged stories and reconstructed the life of the man who had touched so many lives. When I learned that National Donor Day was on Valentine’s Day, I immediately felt my eyes fill with tears. Danny was a flirt and a ladies man, making Valentine’s Day a very appropriate day to remember him. More importantly, he had shown so much love to people during his life through reaching out to them and even his decision to be an organ donor. When I learned that it was also Donor Day, I knew that it was time for Danny’s story to be written. It seemed like today encapsulated everything Danny stood for. While there is not anything could compensate for the loss of Danny, knowing his best attribute, showing love to anyone he came into contact with, is living on certainly provides a little bit of comfort. I have seen a family broken by loss, find strength from each other and regain a little bit of joy from seeing how Danny’s legacy and love will live on. Losing a loved one is never easy. I have watched how loss can tear apart all feelings of security and hope. What I can testify to is that Danny’s decision to be an organ donor not only saved the life of a father and wonderful man, but also gave a small glimmer of joy back to his own family. That final act of love and charity didn’t just touch the life of the man it saved, it gave the rest of us that were left behind something to hang on to and a daily reminder of his love. Danny reached out to other people to help them fight their battles, even when he was struggling with his own. I think the fact that Donor Day and Valentine’s Day are on the same day is one of the most beautiful things that I have heard. From what I have seen, there is no greater act of love than giving a piece of oneself to help another, something that Danny lived out in his life and even in his passing. I ask that today, everyone take some time to think about how to live out acts of love in your daily life. Take some time to appreciate your loved ones, appreciate those who have been donors, and seek to make the same kind of impact with love that Danny has made. Take some time to look past the boxes of chocolates and bouquets of roses and remember that this day is really about showing love and putting others first, something Danny stood for. I have seen a resilient family grow through tragedy. Today I ask that you keep them and the families of other donors in your thoughts. Happy Valentine’s and Donor Day to everyone, especially the incredible and beautiful Rankin family.
4 THE ULTIMATE PRESSURE Scene on campus
Brace yourself. The rest of your life is coming at you a million miles per hour and there’s no stopping it. College is a constant Alpha Delta Pi turmoil of pressure, Lauren is a freshman studying English / journalism. madness and plenty of You may contact her at mental breakdowns. Most lerandal@uark.edu. of us have resorted to our comforts, a.k.a. bad habits, of handling the stress. While some prefer the common practice of popping pills and others have an unbreakable addiction to caffeine, it’s a real wonder all of us haven’t exceeded the freshman fifteen limits. With all this pressure over grades, jobs, money and parents, I’m surprised the university hasn’t gone from a student body of 24,000 to 24. But where does all this pressure come from?
LaUReN RANDALL
As I type this article I can assure you of one thing somewhere on campus. There is an individual who has already done the homework for comp class for the next three weeks. They probably are involved in numerous philanthropy hours and are president of multiple clubs and their total sleep count is four hours a night. These are the kind of people who make the rest of us want to lie in the road and wait for the reality bus to run us over. It’s situations like these that set the bar at unattainable levels for the norm and skyrocket the pressure we pile on ourselves.
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In today’s world there is nothing but competition. We are all competing for a job, an internship, the spot in the sorority or fraternity and even a spot in the Starbucks line. It seems that there will always be somebody who is going to be better than you no matter what. I spent four days and 12 hours on a Basic Econ exam that I ended up getting a C on, while the kid behind me probably studied the night before and aced it. My parents have always told me, do all that you can possibly do and know that it’s your best. Your best is no longer good enough. Every day you are building your resume and one slip seems like the end of a career choice or even a life plan. We are expected to volunteer, hold officer positions in clubs, make straight As and earn money for tuition to prove we are the best. Mediocrity will no longer cut it. I can’t tell you how many times I beat myself up over not having enough volunteer hours or not being more involved. Since I’ve come to college the smallest things seem to matter even more. I can no longer spend my days goofing off. We now all have certain obligations to fulfill. I have realized, though, most of the time I’m in the biggest competition with myself. The pressure doesn’t come from my parents or professors, but my own idea that I’m not good enough. We set our sights on the big picture instead taking on one moment at a time. Most of us are so focused on the future, with such determination, that we forget to focus on the now. Maybe that engineering career that you have dreamed of since you were a kid is two years away, but that Calculus class that’s going to get you there is tomorrow. Every day you are getting closer to your dreams and goals as an adult, but today you have to take the pressure off yourself and live one day at a time.
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MY FIRST TRIP WHILE ABROAD
Amsterdam: the home of endless museums, canals, prostitution and coffee shops much different than what we have back home! A trip here should be as long as possible because there is so much to do. This place has the highest museum density in the world, including the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. The Heineken Experience was also really fun to visit. The tour includes learning about their beer recipe, a simulation of the process the beer goes through, tons of arcade games, a beer tasting and two more drinks! We walked almost everywhere, but it was okay because of the unique scenery of elegant buildings, interesting people and ever-flowing canals. Most of the canals aren’t used for transportation anymore, but when they are used, it’s mostly for tourism. Nonetheless, they’re very charming and add an even more relaxed vibe to the city. Every day we had to walk through the Red Light District and it is exactly like what it’s made out to be. Barely-clothed women of all shapes and sizes try to lure in customers from the red-lit windows of classic Dutch buildings. The street is also filled with sex shops and theaters for sex shows. Luckily, a transformation of the area is underway. A Dutch friend of mine said clothing stores and art exhibits are being put in the place of what used to be certain prostitutes’ windows.
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Most coffee shops in Amsterdam, ironically, don’t sell coffee – they sell marijuana. First, you decide if you would like to buy a prerolled joint, a weed brownie cake, otherwise known as a space cake or just a certain amount of marijuana. Then, you pick a Sativa or an Indica – a sleepy, relaxed high or a more energetic and uplifting high. You can either smoke it in the laid-back atmosphere of the coffee shop or you can take it to go and smoke it wherever.
My favorite part of my trip to Amsterdam was going to a huge show at a local venue with Dutch friends. We listened to multiple DJs and danced all night long.I felt like a part of their culture, which I believe is the point of traveling. It can be fun to do touristy things, but most of the people in those places are obviously tourists. The locals know the good places to have fun and enjoy their home as opposed to doing something similar for a much higher price and an unauthentic experience. The girls I live with in Italy, and I, went to an ice bar one of our nights there. The entire bar was made of ice – the seats, the walls, the decorations and even the cups. We were given huge coats and gloves, but they weren’t warm enough. It was a really cool experience, but it was over-priced and people aren’t even allowed to stay in the ice part for more than thirty minutes. Our Dutch friends laughed at us when we told them we went. Another way I like to try to experience the culture of where I’ve traveled, is to eat authentic food. It was hard to find local food in Amsterdam, but they did have the best fries and waffles I’ve ever tasted. I highly recommend visiting Amsterdam if you are open-minded and up for a real adventure.
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WHERE ARE YOU GOING FOR SPRING BREAK?
I am so tired of hearing this question. Why? Because there seems to only be two answers, PCB or STFU. Now I’ve Pi Kappa Alpha been to PCB and, let Taylor is a sophomore studying me tell you, I was not journalism & polical science. impressed. If staying in You may contact him at a butt of a beach is your Taylorshelton34@gmail.com. thing, more power to you. I would prefer to make my way to a less crowded part of the country or out of the country. I can see the allure PCB may have for somebody who has never seen the disaster of a spectacle.If you plan on making the trip to PCB, let me mentally prepare you for what you will experience. You may not have a period of sobriety – this is the law of the land in PCB – and if you obtain a moment of clarity you will find yourself quickly doing anything you can to forget what is happening. Some of the things you will see will sicken you and fill you with regret. I would elaborate, but I don’t think freedom of speech would protect me in these cases. Things work out better when everybody is in a constant state of stupor, that way nobody is responsible for anybody. PCB is a war zone and the enemy is sobriety.
TaYLOR SHELTON
Luckily, there are thousands of allies with you helping you storm the beaches and claim victory.It may sound like I’m completely ragging on PCB. Don’t get me wrong, you will undoubtedly have the greatest time of your life provided you don’t get completely
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obliterated and end up rafting into the ocean and needing the help of the coast guard to return to shore. Before you ask, I won’t be releasing any names, nor will I be incriminating myself. Decisions made at PCB are fueled by raging hormones and Corona, and that’s how it is all week long. Even some of your most trusted brothers or sisters will, most likely, abandon you for a personal adventure they thought (at the time) was a good idea. If you think the University of Arkansas has some great parties, you haven’t seen anything, yet. PCB is one giant party. It’s a mix between the Deep South and the Caribbean, so the atmosphere is hard to describe. You will encounter people from all over the country, mostly from the South and many in the same sorority or fraternity as you. This is a great opportunity to make some good friends and party with people you otherwise wouldn’t have the chance to party with. This has got to be the best part of PCB, meeting hundreds of people that you may never see again and if things start to get dicey all you need to do is quietly slip into the crowd of hundreds of college kids who are all dressed in the same brightly colored spring break tanks and trucker hats. I am burnt out on the idea of PCB. It’s not for everybody but it is definitely a spectacle and one of those things in life you should experience, if given the opportunity. If you haven’t decided what you will be doing for spring break, PCB should still be one of your top choices. For me, going to a place like Colorado is preferable. I love the idea of being high up in the mountains, snowboarding.
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especially being a second-semester senior. The members obviously did not think
this
photo
would ever get them
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in this much trouble because it was posted on Facebook for all their friends to see. There have been fiesta themed functions on our campus and I know for a fact people across campus and throughout the years have dressed in these unfortunate stereotypical outfits. I think the final straw for the Chi Omegas in this picture were those two signs. I would never have made signs like that, but to be honest, I probably would The Chi Omega chapter at Penn State is officially leaving campus after
not have thought much of it if I had seen someone else holding one. This is an
backlash from a racially controversial photo of multiple members from over
unfortunate problem our society has. We see “thugs” on shows like Law and
14 months ago.
Order, they are often black or Hispanic. Rappers say the n-word practically
Around two-dozen members posed for a picture dressed for a fiesta themed
every three lines. We’ve become desensitized to what can still be offensive.
function around Halloween 2012. Girls were wearing sombreros, fake
On one hand, we can say, oh, that’s fine, that just mean the lines between
mustaches, ponchos and two signs are featured front and center that read,
races are beginning to blur. But there are some lines we just can’t cross.Mexico
“will mow lawn for weed + beer” and “I don’t cut grass I smoke it.”
is in the middle of a savage war between drug cartels fighting for control
The chapter was not punished by the university at the time, but did see
over the “lucrative drug trade to the U.S.” according to the LA Times, who
plenty of consequences for the photo. Flyers calling the chapter “rascist” were
has had reporters and photographers covering the conflict since June 2008.
posted everywhere around campus. Penn State’s Vice President of the Mexican American Student Association, Cesar Sanchez Lopez, made a public statement stating the association’s “disappointment in the attire chosen by this sorority.”
Since the war’s beginning December 11, 2006 to 2012, the official death toll was at 60,000. However, officials estimate, due to the large number of people who have disappeared, the number is probably over 100,000 victims. My point is this isn’t a joke. None of us have any right to joke about stereotypes
Chi Omega’s national organization made the decision to close the Penn
that are not even true, especially if it makes light of the carnage and fear
State chapter after a visit to the campus February 11. They ultimately stated
Mexicans have been dealing with for the last seven years.It is unfortunate
the closing of the chapter was not due to “one particular incident, or one
what this specific Chi Omega chapter had to go through to bring this issue
particular member.”
to light. However, I suggest we learn from their example and avoid future
Penn State Panhellenic President Meaghan DeMallie said, in a statement to PennLive, the sorority was likely shut down due to events and actions after the release of the photo and not necessarily because of it. I can’t imagine having my chapter shut down and forced to leave campus,
issues like this completely. I’m pretty confident no chapter on our campus needs to be told this, but always better safe than sorry. This campus has seen its share of chapters get kicked off campus in the past and I vote we keep it that way, in the past.
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pROS aND CONS OF a ReLaTIONSHIp OVeR SpRINg BReaK It’s that time of year again. The gym is getting unreasonably packed, the tanning salons are booked until June and everyone is re-evaluating who is, and isn’t, going to be attending their spring break get-away this year.
while on break.
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In today’s world of random hook-ups and drunken debauchery, relationships are often considered taboo and not many people want the level of commitment that comes with a relationship weighing on them for a week while in Florida. Those whose relationship status is not yet official are frantically trying to iron out the details. More often than not, things are one sided. One side wants to make things FOB in order make sure there won’t be any random hookups happening, while the other doesn’t want anything official until they return home. He is going to need an excuse when asked about the random girl in his pictures and who wants all of the people you meet on spring break looking you up online, only to find that the first thing on your profile is a mushy display picture and the infamous “in a relationship” looming over your page.
After all, spring break is the opportune time to meet, and hook up with, all kinds of new people – right? Yes, for some. For others, spring break is a time to spend with your significant other. Not only can you split bar tabs and hotel prices, but you also have a built-in bodyguard. Forget the buddy system, your boyfriend can get rid of that creepy guy at the bar with just a quick glance. And after a long day of partying, it’s nice to have someone you actually know with you in your bed. That is, if you and your significant other choose the same vacation destination. We have all seen the couple that decides to go in separate directions. They say their goodbyes and seem to be more excited for the other person than themselves. But this excitement is just a way to mask the questions of trust and the thought of missing them over break. No matter what situation you find yourself in during your spring break preparations, there are only a few things you actually need to worry about. First and foremost, have fun. You are only in college once and you only have four spring breaks during this time. Who cares if you’re single or in a relationship? Go have fun with your best friends or your boyfriend and make memories that will last long after the week is over. Secondly, be smart. Yes you are on spring break and, yes, most of us like to use the phrase YOLO, but STDs stick around the whole time you’re YOLO-ing and I want all of y’all to be saying YOLO for long after your college years are over, so stick with your friends and make good decisions.
The person doing the Facebook stalking hates seeing that relationship status just as much as you hate it being seen. They came to spring break single and ready to mingle.
Lastly, don’t overthink relationship statuses. If you’re happy where you are in life, good for you. That’s that. Don’t question what things mean or whether or not he or she is going to hook up with anyone else over break. Just do you and be happy. Things always work out in the end and there’s nothing you can do to change that.
They spent a solid two months getting their body beach ready and though they may hate the fact that they normally don’t have anyone to come home to at night, they make up for it
So whether you’re single or in a relationship, just go with the flow this spring break and have the time of your life.
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HOW FAIR IS The
ONE-AND-DONE?
They had a security blanket that they would have at least two years with most
one-and-
done rule in college basketball. We love it, we hate it, we
HaNNaH HENDERSON
of their athletes to build a solid team. To build anything that can withstand
H a n n a h i s a f re s h m a n studying broadcast journalism. You may contact her at heh009@uark.edu.
together.
Delta Delta Delta
don’t know how to feel about it. Love if you are a fan of
for two or three years, the chemistry is inevitable. They learn how to play The problem today among many of the top teams with amazing freshmen is that they are just that -- freshmen. They are not mature and lack experience.
powerhouses such as Kentucky, it’s practically an unspoken rule to not get too comfortable with the freshman class.
Maybe the experience is not lacking in skill. Anyone can posses skill. The experience is lacking in leadership, in teamwork and in effort. When these top high school freshmen come into their selected programs, they have
The 2011-2012 University of Kentucky starting class consisted of three freshmen: Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-
tough times, a solid foundation is required. By having the boys play together
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predetermined they will start, they will play most of the game, and they will score a lot of points.
Gilchrist, and Marquis Teague, and two sophomores: Terrence Jones
and Doron Lamb. These players would lead Kentucky to its eighth NCAA National Championship
title. The team’s 38 wins broke a record shared by five teams for the
These boys who claim to be men were just in
The problem today among many of the top teams with
high school months ago. They played for their
amazing freshmen is that they are just that -- freshmen.
high school teams were their role was most
experience is not lacking in skill. Anyone can posses skill.
most wins in NCAA men’s Division
superstar, which they obviously did or they wouldn’t be in their current position. When these boys get to college, they either continue to shine, at times appearing very selfish, or
I history. All five starters would go to the NBA.
likely to put the team on their back and be the
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They are not mature and lack experience. Maybe the
they disappear into the bench where they will
never get their chance at the league again, as new freshmen come through. For
In 2012-2013, similar story. Although Kentucky would not make an
those who make it to the NBA, well, that’s practically a cupt of guys who get
appearance in the NCAA Tournament and would lose the first round of
paid to be selfish. A tough pill for these freshmen to swallow is that they are
the NIT tournament to Robert Morris, freshmen Nerlens Noel and Archie
no longer the best. They are the best battling against a bunch of other bests,
Goodwin were selected in the first round of the NBA draft.
making them mediocre at best. In stressful situations, these men can quickly
As far as recruitment goes, college coaches are in a difficult position. While they can butter-up the great education the prospect will receive if they choose to attend their university, the coaches still have their underlying ambitions: to win national championships and to keep their jobs. Bottom line: most of the top freshmen are expected to come in and play right away. They most always are predetermined to start, and just like a perfectly scripted story, they came, they saw, they conquered. They start, they make impacts, they get a run at a national championship, coach is happy, and they’re on to the glamorous life of NBA athletes. But what about the great education? Before the rule was implemented, only eight or 12 guys would go pro right out of high school, which the college coaches didn’t even bother recruiting.
become boys. Dazed and confused, they are most times not as clutch as they thought they were. One mess up, the media is back in their face , this time not so uplifting. These freshmen have a bullseye on their back from the start. The one-and-done rule does more harm than good in my opinion. I would love to see the NCAA rules change, making players remain at their respected universities for at least 2 years. I think we would start to see more consistency in teamwork as well as seeing more of the younger guys learn the value of a true leader through the actions of their older teammates. Just like in high school sports where 4 years on Varsity is a big deal, being a freshmen should mean you are certainly deserving of a spot on the squad, but everything else is even-keel.
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COLLEGE OLYMPICS
If the average college F r i d a y n i g h t w e re the Olympics, these partygoers would be Gold Medalists.
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M e g a n i s a s o p h o m o re Gold in beer pong. The studying English & journalism. You may contact her at self-righteous guy who is map014@uark.edu. probably drinking cheap beer will monopolize the beer pong table all night and his ego will get hurt when two sorority girls almost win against him. His main goal for the night isn’t to have fun; it’s to compensate for his (probable) inferior height by proving to everyone that he can make every shot. He’s a self-proclaimed pong champion. He will come up with cup formations that no one knows of just to prove that this is his game. The gold is rightfully his, but if you want to challenge him, he’ll play you for it. Gold for Being the Most Incoherent. You know who she is. She pre-gamed the pre-game and wants everyone to know about it. You should win a gold medal for translating her barely formed and inarticulate sentences. She will also swear that you are her “best friend foreverrrrr!” and insist that you “omg, have to take a picture right now!” with her. Don’t worry. With the power of standards instilled within her that picture will never see the light of day, or Instagram.
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Gold for dancing on elevated surfaces. It takes a certain skill, or something 100-proof, to master the art of dancing on anything elevated. If it is more than five inches off the ground, I can 100 percent guarantee that a girl will find it and dance on it. Coolers, couches, tables, and chairs are all classic victims to girls dancing. The girl who wins gold is the one who can successfully dance while being sandwiched between two guys, balance two drinks and can still sing every word to “Timber.” Gold for knowing every word to every song: This is a shout out to the guy who can mercilessly rap verbatim every single word of every single song that is played, without fail. How? We don’t know. He’s probably majoring in drunk rapping and minoring in dancing only with his arms. Gold for Being “that couple.” You know who they are and they know who they are. From the moment they arrive at the party, they are connected at all times. They will be the only ones dancing in the middle of the room and not even care. They will drunkenly make out in the corner without a second thought. They also get gold for their continuous and unwavering ability to consistently make eye contact and grind at the same time. That takes some serious skill. Gold for the most spilled drink. At every party there’s always that one girl and guy who have a drink they spill all over everyone and everything before they even get a chance to drink it. I would like to thank these wonderful people for the stain down my favorite shirt. I really appreciate the stench of beer that followed me around all night.
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@TheFakeESPN : Vladimir Putin invites Russian
can go to Seaworld and enjoy it without any lines
by side. @JudgementalGay : I’d rather walk naked through a graveyard on Friday the 13th at 2AM than sit down and have a serious talk about my future.
@gilly_kerner : My co worker told me she was Morman so I panicked and told her I really wanted
hockey team to a different kind of shootout involving blindfolds, cigarettes and lining up side
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@Mike28davis : I’m not staying up all night to get lucky.. I’ll be snoring @ItsLaQueefa : That moment when you pour a bowl of cereal and there’s no milk so you just sit there and wonder why bad things happen to good
to see The Book of Morman cause I’m great on the spot @CollegeTownLife : I love going to diners on Saturday mornings because I’m surrounded by people who are just as hungover as me
people. @CollegeTownLife : Meeting someone sober and
@jtrain56 : Was everyone talking about being blessed this much before Twitter?
@iCARLLLL : The more I eat, the hungrier I get so idk what to do anymore #mofoodmoproblemz
@samir : The movie Blackfish was created so no one goes to Seaworld so the creators of Blackfish
seeing them drunk is exciting....Meeting someone drunk and seeing them sober....awkward.
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