Marion Halftermeyer

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We Found Love: In the Quad 5/6/2012	Romance struck. A J.Crew clad gal casually sits on a weather-worn wooden bench in the Quad. A book is open on her lap, but she’s not really reading it. She’s preoccupied by the beautiful atmosphere: the ancient old Gothic architecture, the ringing bells of Gasson, and the stream of suits flowing in and out of Fulton. Students walk by on their way to O’Neill, but their faces are a blur. Except for one. The crowd clears and a sweaty plex-comer emerges. He’s wearing lacrosse shorts, a backwards cap, and a BC sweatshirt. A small wave. A glance. He pulls his earphone bud from his ear, smiles crookedly. A conversation ensues. They hooked up last weekend. It was casual—a no big deal thing. He tells her he had fun. She giggles flirtatiously. There’s no awkwardness and they talk freely. But there’s a twist—emotions are in the air. A static chemistry establishes itself between them. With a backwards glance, he begins to walk away. Some hesitation and he blurts: “What are you doing Thursday?” There’s a moment of confusion. She’s thrown off-guard. She’s not used to being asked this sort of question, especially not in this way. “Nothing, I guess” is her answer. Nervously backing away: “Let me know if you want to get dinner,” he says. Shock, but a quick recovery and a smile. Yeah, she thinks. “That sounds like fun,” she answers. *** She sits at a high table in Hillside, a latte at her side. A tired friend sits across from her, recounting her day. But she’s not listening to her friend. There’s a buzz—a text. He’s coming by to see her. The door opens and her face lights up. In he strides, spots her, smiles crookedly.
Discovering BC: Gasson, the Legend of the Tower 4/10/2012	The beautiful Gasson Hall on a sunny day. Often pronounced with an attempted French accent, Gasson Hall, is the most iconic, if not the most beautiful, building on BC’s campus. It’s also the most likely to appear on your Facebook newsfeed. But as often as we walk by this enormous gothic infrastructure, and as often as we hear its great bells ringing at the hour, do we ever stop to ponder for more than a few seconds about the man whom the building is named after? Reverend Thomas I. Gasson, SJ, served as BC’s 13th president from 1907 to 1914. He was originally from England, but had immigrated to Boston at the age of 13. Although Gasson was raised as a member of the Church of England, he converted to Catholicism and entered the Society of Jesus. He was ordained to priesthood in 1891. Gasson at night
MLK Scholarship Winner: the Inspiring Sandra Dickson 4/3/2012	Sandra Dickson, a junior in the Connell School of Nursing, loves to read. She is also afraid of heights and absolutely loves shopping with her roommates. In her down time you’ll find her listening to slow, soothing R&B, or catching up on sleep. But most likely, she’ll be out having a conversation. “I loooove, I love, I love, love to read. I love music. I love dancing,” Dickson says. “And I love talking.” Dickson has a tightly-knit family with a mother, loving uncle, and three older siblings, and has relatives spread all over the world. Dickson, habitant of New Jersey, but originally from Ghana, leads a filled-to-the-brim life. But there’s something more to her. Sandra Dickson, CSON’13 and a passionate individual, wins the 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship award.
Slainte, My Boston Friends, It’s St. Patrick’s Day! 3/14/2012	You definitely don’t need to be of Irish descent to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It’s often said that everyone with a connection to Boston is Irish by association. So join in the fun, my fellow Bostonians, and try out these pubs and bars to start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities on the right foot. Allston/Brighton Area O'Brien's Pub 13 Harvard Ave., Allston In the center of “Rock City,” O’Brien’s is a platform for artists. It regularly attracts national acts and provides a venue for local bands. Although most events are 21+, the tickets to these bar-concerts only range between $6 and $10. For St. Patrick’s Day, the bar is hosting Waylon Speed, Whiskey Kill, Victor Villarreal, and Night Fruit.
HC BC Challenge: Exploring and Debunking Stereotypes 1/30/2012	The HC BC staff has come up with challenges not only for ourselves, but for all students at BC, making sure that we are on track to be bold, kind, and ambitious people.
Introducing BC’s Stars: The Woman You’ll Wait 20 Minutes For, Ana! 1/29/2012	BC’s Stars is a series of articles that highlights people of the BC community who should be getting more attention. They are the people who make BC such a great and unique place. As school children all know, a good PB&J sandwich for lunch can make any day of school much brighter. The essential ingredient—the hands of a loving mother who prepares a unique sandwich for her special child the night before—is the key to the sandwich’s success. The memories that come from the first few years of school often are accompanied with a lunchbox and its contents. First grade, with Thomas the Tank Engine as the face of my lunchbox, was a lot less intimidating than I expected. To this day I believe that my mother’s little notes tucked inside my lunchbox next to my delicately wrapped tuna sandwich had something to do with it. That being said, as children move from their Barbie lunchboxes in elementary school to colorful and plain ones in middle school, and lastly to paper bags in high school, there is one element that remains constant: that good ol’ mother-made sandwich. Ana does more than make sandwiches. She provides students with motherly affection—something hard to find in college setting.
Meet Goofy, Gumby, Phil Cushing ‘12 ! 1/25/2012	You are about to meet one of the goofiest guys at Boston College. Although Phil Cushing is happily in a relationship, he’s a one-of-a-kind guy that you’ll definitely want to be friends with. He’s friendly and full of funny stories. So sit down, make sure you’ve gone to the bathroom, and get ready to experience an ab workout because this interview will keep you laughing all the way through! The Basics Name: Phil Cushing Hometown: Latham, NY School/Year: A&S 2012 Major: Economics and Sociology double major
Meet Adorable Cara Megerdichian '15! 1/24/2012	A fun-loving freshman from New York, Cara Megerdichian is the definition of a cutie. She has the sweetest voice that could melt anyone’s heart. You’ll notice her easily: just follow the trail of giggles that she leaves behind. She’s also the freshman that uses a tray—it’s convenient and she’d rather not embarrass herself spilling her meal. Almost anything brings a smile to Cara’s face, except bad manners of course. That’d be a deal breaker! The Basics Name: Cara Megerdichian Hometown: North Salem, NY School/Year: A&S, 2015
10 Easy Ways To: Nurse a Hangover 12/17/2011	If you wake up in the morning feeling like Ke$ha does, I suggest you DON’T brush your teeth with a bottle of Jack. And you probably won’t want to jam out to this either. Check out these tips, some more serious than others, on how to get rid of that brain-tearing headache after a night out of one-too-many drinks.
See the World - Morocco! 12/16/2011	Her Campus BC writer Marion Halftermeyer traveled to Marrakech, Morocco with her family in August of 2011. This photo was taken at the Mosque Koutoubia in the Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Of Morocco, Marion says, "On average it was about 105 degrees Fahrenheit midday, incredibly hot and dusty!"

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