News/Blog Entries http://judson.edu/ Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Infomedia ContentEdits http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1229 Freshman year. It’s over.   How is that even possible? I swear it was only a few months ago I was attending Junior Day at Judson.  I approached the visit skeptical– even doubtful – about the possibility of a serious education and bearable college experience at a tiny women’s Christian college in the middle of nowhere.... Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST 1229 http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1205 “Becca, Ashleigh, and Ashley – we’re gonna collaborate on a blog!” I run in the room yelling.Off-handedly Rebecca mutters, “Stop, collaborate, and listen...”THIS is the type of friendship we have - completely unexplainable, but totally in sync.  [“N*SYNC? You may hate me but it ain’t no lie, baby bye bye bye BYE BYE,” Ashleigh had to add.... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST 1205 Academics Beginnings Fun Times Jesus Lessons Learned Trials and Tribulations http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1200 Watch this first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9qE-qXI11I It's amazing how beautiful new things can be.  It blows my mind when people step outside of the box of conventionality, because then - and only then - art is created.  Then and only then, life is breathed into the nostrils of a dead idea, a boring tradition, an empty praise.... Wed, 9 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST 1200 Fun Times Jesus Lessons Learned http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1181 Lord, let Your Spirit so fill my life that You drown out every desire that does not matter in the end.That prayer is one that I just heard a few moments ago, as I watched the first session of Passion 2011 in my college's student center. Louie Giglio was God's mouth-piece. However, this was not the first time this concept has slapped me upside the head.... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST 1181 Jesus Lessons Learned http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1178 [Exhale.] “WHOA!! I can’t see my breath!!” Despite the fact that calendars claim that it is still winter,everything pleads the case that it is in fact, spring! Judson girls have traded in their coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and furry boots for t-shirts, flip-flops, shorts, and sunglasses.... Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST 1178 Academics Fun Times http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1168 Character. It's who you are when no one is looking.   Good character. It's not using Google translator on your Spanish homework. It's making the money your parents gave you last longer than a week. It's reading your Bible as much as you act like you do.... Fri, 4 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST 1168 Lessons Learned Sisterhood Trials and Tribulations http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1159 Last night was definitely the best night I've had as a Judson girl.  It was the night of the Big/Little Banquet... which means... I now have a Big Sis!! My roommate Whitney and I are now "twins" and have become part of the Duck family!  Our big sister is junior-soph class president Brittany, and our best friend.... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST 1159 Fun Times Sisterhood Traditions http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1151 Mothers.  They're always there for you.  They let you dress up in their clothes when you can hardly complete sentences.  They cry on your first day of school.  They volunteer to read "Little House on the Prairie" to your fourth-grade class everyday after lunch.... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST 1151 Lessons Learned Trials and Tribulations http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1144 Just for the record, Judson College is ONE OF A KIND.   <.   We’re an all-women’s college.  In a man’s world, women should just hush.  In a woman’s world, men should just listen.  In God’s Word, men and women work together to achieve His will.... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST 1144 Academics Fun Times Lessons Learned Sisterhood Traditions http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1131 New Year's Resolutions. In the past, I've been unsure of how to feel about them.  I tend to think that they are a waste... who keeps them anyway?  But then again, I think it's important to realize all of the areas of our lives that need improvement.  "But none of us are perfect!" people will say.... Fri, 7 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST 1131 Beginnings Lessons Learned http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1124 Sometimes, you've just got to get away. "Running away" isn't always a terrible thing. Escaping reality could be the very thing that helps you cope with reality. And so, we went. Whitney, my hilarious storyteller of a roommate Taylor, our comical diva of a suitemate And me, well.... Mon, 6 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST 1124 Academics Fun Times Sisterhood http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1107 Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday. The weather feels lovely. The foliage is breathtaking. And everyone is getting in the Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday spirit! So in honor of Thanksgiving break (HALLELUJAH), I wanted to share a few friendships that I am thankful for this year! Sally (Mustang Sally, according to Dr.... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 1107 Fun Times Lessons Learned Sisterhood http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1099 Right now, my mind is so full of stuff that I'm not totally sure what this blog is going to end up being about... I'll have to title it after I finish.  Here goes. Let's talk about last night. "I'm going to Jessca's room; we're going to do some studying and stuff," my roommate Whitney informed me.... Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 1099 Fun Times Sisterhood http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1093 Ever since the first time I stepped onto the beautiful campus of Judson College, I knew about the Sisterhood.  I knew its bonds were strong - an unexplainable mortar.  I realize that I've talked a lot about "sisterhood" in past blogs, but to be honest... I can't talk about Judson at all without talking about the Sisterhood.... Sat, 6 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 1093 Lessons Learned Sisterhood http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1081 I stink when I play ultimate Frisbee, hands down.  Something about flying discs makes me want to duck rather than catch!  I'm never a really aggressive player in any sport really.... I'm not all that fond of running/jumping in general.  I'm just not very good.  So I figured I wouldn't be very good at field hockey either.... Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 1081 Traditions http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1068 I had absolutely no jittery nerves.  It was the first time in my life that I had ever performed in front of an audience with no butterflies whatsoever. That probably had something to do with the fact that I was performing with like, 30 other girls.  Plus we had been practicing extensively for weeks.... Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 1068 Lessons Learned http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1053 At 11 pm one night, I decided to fix myself one of those great, highly-unhealthy, late night, microwavable meals.  As I approached the end of the hall, I noticed a couple of new signs outside of our RA's door.  Love Conquers All. The phrase was written with a silver paint pen.... Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 1053 Traditions http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=1022 I just want to say that the Judson College Freshman Class of 2010-2011 is the bomb. Seriously. Tomorrow night is Pageant, one of the biggest traditions here at Judson.  It is an annual play, put on by the junior-soph class for their Big Sister class. The theme is meant to be kept a secret.... Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 1022 Traditions http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=976 pro·cras·ti·nate - 1. to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost. 2. to put off till another day or time; defer; delay. Story of my life.  I am, in every way, a procrastinator.   Just this week I have put off getting out of bed every morning.... Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 976 Lessons Learned http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=950 Sometimes people just aren't what we want them to be.  Sometimes people don't do what we want them to do... or they do what we were praying they wouldn't.  Sometimes life just doesn't line up with our planner.           Sometimes things get spilled and don't get cleaned up.... Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 950 Lessons Learned http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=889 WAH! WAH! WAH! WAH! I roll over, and am slapped in the face by the overwhelming, unwelcome sunlight.  My reflex is to yank the cover back over my head, to block the angry rays out of my pleasant dreams.  "7:31," the alarm clock shrieks in a neon shade of red. Pshh, I have plenty of time.... Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 889 Trials and Tribulations http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=873 Here I am, about to head back to my hometown for the weekend.  The very first time I've seen my family since that tragic, unavoidable farewell in the parking lot of the Kirtley Residence Hall. I should be anticipating what I'm going to do when I see my mama.  I should be plotting how I'm going to surprise my brothers, since they don't know I'm coming.... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 873 Academics http://judson.edu/blogs/rivers/index.asp?action=ind&pub_id=845 My jittery, sweaty palms gripped the steering wheel as my mom and I mentally made sure I had everything.  As near as we could tell, every item I would need was stowed away in cardboard boxes, plastic storage containers, and suitcases in either my vehicle or my dad's, which was trailing along behind us.... Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 845 Beginnings