The big news this past week is that Webster is growing. Webster University acquired five acres from Eden Seminary, as well as the Wherli Center, The Luhr Library, and the “White House”. Obama was not available for comment.
The first thing that comes to mind is more parking. When I realized this I began to dance around my apartment with an unthwarted glee. But looking at its location, it’s not really gonna help that problem. The only way that could happen is if we acquired Narix. Which I’m all for, cause I almost hit a schoolgirl every day (I know, I should gas it, they’re worth 50 points, but still…).
But then, I read this: “The University will also lease Eden's athletic fields for recreation and intramural sports for seven years”. I really hope they sink some money into the fields, because sports are a great way to bring a school together. But having to drive to other fields for soccer and freakin Illinois for baseball really hurts the team. If we played just a walk across Lockwood, it could really improve the student attendance at the games.
Latent Image, the photography club at Webster University, will be holding a 2 day print sale to raise money for its spring semester. Come out to browse and buy photographic prints from students and staff at Webster. These prints will make great holiday presents.
University Center Common Area
Tuesday December 15th from 11am to 7pm. Wednesday December 16th from 11am to 7pm.
The average price of the prints should be about $20. All prints will be approximately 8x10 or 11x14 and matted.
I think it’s a great idea. You’re doing a little holiday shopping and supporting Webster photography students. You’ve seen their work all over campus—and if I don’t say so myself their work always looks hella’ good.
This is it! Last week of the semester and is it ever so stressful. Good thing there’s Zumba classes and FREE massages AND food! I said it.. Zumba! Massages! Food!
When & Where:
Zumba Exercise Class – Monday, Dec. 14th at 9:30 p.m. in the Sunnen Lounge
Free Massages – Monday, Dec. 14th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Sunnen Lounge (Sign up at the UC Info Desk)
Free Food – Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 9:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room
Now.. I’m not exactly sure what Zumba exercising is, but it sounds awesome. The name alone makes me want to go.
So kids.. take a breather--- Webster is helping ya’ out and trying to make life a little less stressful during this hell week. Hopefully you heard about this sooner so you get a good time for a free massage.
if you see your boy St. Nick, I know he digs beer.
(That's my cute Xmas way of saying, since my name is Nick, you can give me beer as an Xmas gift. Or Hanukkah gift. Kwanzaa gift. Holiday gift. You might not even know me, so then mentally "wish" me a beer for Xmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Holiday....gotta stay PC during these festive times).
With everything going on it’s hard to remember all the little stuff you need to do in order to graduate. Of course, making an appointment with your advisor is always a good start.
If you’re a senior you totally need to make a list of “things to do so I can get outta’ here!”
On my list I have:
Internship credit Internship approval—I think there’s some paper work Webster needs in order to give you credit. Appointment with advisor— to make sure I have all required classes and fulfilled categories 1, 2, and 3. My advisor is the bomb, but I am so paranoid about graduating on time and making sure everything is okay that I make 23409234 appointments with him.. I take up quite a portion of his time, but it’s better to be safe than sorry! Books (sigh.. so much $) then remembering to return them (yay! I get ¼ of the money back I spent on the books?! Pshh! ) My credit hours from other schools—to make sure they transfer over smoothly, certainly don’t want any last minute problems jeopardizing my graduation! Passing all my classes
And.. most importantly
PETITION TO GRADUATE
Yes, this a small yet IMPORTANT sheet of paper that needs to be filled out in order for you to walk the walk. Just get it over with, fill it out, and turn the thing in. It’s really easy to do, but even easier to forget about.
Every college has it. Mizzou has Trop’s. Missouri State has Trolly’s. And Webster has the smoke filled, dart holes on the wall bar that is Weber's Front Row. Located right by the university, this bar is an escape from the tai/ pottery / organic / Whole Foods style that is Webster Groves. They are pure and simply a bar. The food is bathed in grease, the TV has sports on all the time, and the beer list is simple, and cheap. Might as well be called Moe’s.
But the thing with this bar is has Webster students in it almost every night. And it’s not the Communication schools bar, or the Business Schools bar, or the Conservatory bar. Its everyone’s bar. And with finals going on right now, it’s bound to have everyone in there come Thursday.
So, crack open a Bud Light, Weber’s Bar and Grill. Because, with the size of this university, it’s either Weber’s, or sobriety.
So I imagine the majority of those who read our blog are Webster students. I also imagine that like me they are stressed out of their bloody minds. So in effort to bring some relief to this God forsaken time, I have made a composition of 3 video and two fine literary works. So without further ado...
Second, I found these two masterpieces online at some point in time, and I figured that not only Webster students, but all students could relate to these...
BUD LIGHT PRESENTS: REAL MEN OF GENIUS
Today we salute you stressed out college student during exam week.
As you sit in your lonely cubical in the library, doped up on Starbucks & Adderal, you think to yourself, am I ever going to need to know this stuff in life? The distractions are tempting and you have suddenly diagnosed yourself with ADD along with advanced delusionary schizophrenia with involuntary narcissistic rage. I'm sure by now you know exactly what everyone is doing because you have checked Facebook 800 times. Christmas break is just days away, and your Prozac prescription will be in tomorrow. So crack open an ice cold Bud Light after that last exam, because for most of us, Christmas will be spent in rehab.
Twas the Night Before Finals
Twas the night before finals, and all through the college, The students were praying for last minute knowledge. Most were quite sleepy, but none touched their beds, While visions of essays danced in their heads.
Out in the taverns, a few were still drinking, And hoping that liquor would loosen up their thinking. In my own apartment, I had been pacing, And dreading exams I soon would be facing.
My roommate was speechless, his nose in his books, And my comments to him drew unfriendly looks. I drained all the coffee, and brewed a new pot, No longer caring that my nerves were shot.
I stared at my notes, but my thoughts were muddy, My eyes went a blur, I just couldn't study. "Some pizza might help," I said with a shiver, But each place I called refused to deliver.
I'd nearly concluded that life was too cruel, With futures depending on grades had in school. When all of a sudden, our door opened wide, And Patron Saint Put-It-Off ambled inside.
His spirit was careless, his manner was mellow, When all of a sudden, he started to bellow: "On Cliff Notes! On Crib Notes! On last year's exams! On Wingit and Slingit, and last minute crams!"
His message delivered, he vanished from sight, But we heard him laughing outside in the night. "Your teachers have pegged you, so just do your best. Happy Finals to all, and to all, a Good Test!"
To conclude this note, the Gorloks have a busy weekend in basketball. Starting on Friday at 8, the men will take on Maryville. On Saturday, The men will play at 2 or 4 (that is still up in the air) and the women will play at 6.
Happy Holidays everyone and good luck these next two weeks
Imaginary Theatre Company presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL December 19, 22, and 23 at the Rep. It is sure to be a huge hit. Buy your tickets today before they sell out! Performances are at 8: 00 p.m. Don't let your holiday be Bah! Humbug! Log onto www.repstl.org for more information.
Tonight at 8PM in Webster University's UC Sunnen Lounge is the 3rd Annual World AIDS Day Concert featuring Andrea Gibson, Julie Schurr, The Illphonics and C. Jay Conrod.
The concert itself is free and all donations collected will be given to amFar, the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
To accompany the great entertainment, there will be informational booths from The Names Project, Williams & Associates, Project ARK, LGBT Community Center of St. Louis, and Faith Aloud!
Project ARK will be doing free HIV/AIDS testing through out the entire concert in the UC Presentation Room! It's swab testing, not needles! There will be sweet prizes from Starbucks and more for those who participate.
Anyone who has been to one of Webster's basketball or Volleyball games know that the crowd, while smaller, can get very loud. And aggressive. And crazy. It was cool to see some increased support for this Wednesday's game. With the Webster True Blue t-shirts being handed out, it looks like a true student cheering group is starting up again (R.I.P. WuCrew). It's a start, but it still ain't perfect, and in my opinion, we're missing one vital thing.
Me and the rest of the "vocal" part of the crowd (Greeks, WuCrew decedents, and the triple threat of sports knowledge at Webster, Andy Houchin Jeremy Clements, and Bryce Johnson) were doing what the fans do at other colleges; standing, cheering, and taunting the jerks on the other team that look like Zak Effron. And we did this the whole time. Admittedly, this could be annoying to anyone sitting in back of us, or to parents just there to see their kid play and whatnot, and we understand this. Before the game, we made our intentions known, and graciously give up seats or tried to move as not to interrupt these fans. We're all here to have fun after all. (Thanks to the announcements by one Liz Eisley, we were reminded to practice SPORTSMANSHIP... SPORTSMANSHIP... SPORTSMANSHIP... MAN STUFF... MAN STUFF...) But still, throughout the game, we still have to move out of the way, adjusting, and trying to keep the complaints down.
This got me thinking, what is the best way to make this a fun time for all. It's really an easy solution, and in place at many campus's (campui?...Campesses?). A dedicated student section. Only students and Alum allowed. There was an attempt at it on Wednesday, but it was just a sign. Parents and other people were allowed in, which created a mess. All we need is a set of seats reserved for us to be loud and crazy without interrupting other fans enjoyment. To Take a page from Nick Bankhead, I have illustrated this principal....
As you can see, a little separation between fans creates a fun time for everyone. And, it creates a louder student section. For example, there were three freshman sitting in front of us, and never seeing a Webster basketball game, were a little lost as to where to sit and what to do. And rightfully so, as with everyone mixed up, there was no unified section to join. We invited them up, they cheered and had a crazy good time. What would happen if EVERY student joined us. A true group of True Blue fans.
Finally, one more reason. For the first half of the womens game, the Webster fans were separated sparse, and un-unified. Because of that, we were out-cheered by two "My New Haircut" Blackburn fans. 2 FANS. Outcheering us in our house. Of course, when everyone finally got together, they were booed out of the place, but that just shouldn't happen!
So, this past Monday I was walking outta Sverdrup and headed to the Library. Yes, I know...not many steps, but I became stoked when I noticed what was going on outside in-between the Library and Sverdrup. These 3 dudes were just kicking the soccer ball around and laughing. They were kicking it Hackey-Sack stlyle and enjoying themselves immensely. I knew I had to catch the moment on paper. So I sat down and drew the scene. I love a school where people can kick soccer balls freely....I wish the rest of the world could relate! Go Big-Ed's!
THE FIRST DOUBLE HEADER IS WEDNESDAY NIGHT! Get excited! I know I am!!
They will be taking on the Blackburn Beavers at Grant Gymnasium! Women's game is at 6 and the Men follow at 8. The Student Alumni Association will be providing hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and donuts starrting at 5:30 in the Athletic Commons. They will continue to be provided until we run out!! There will be also handouts and other fun stuff!!! I don't know about the rest of you, but if there is a t-shirt you can bet your sweet patooty that I'll be stopping by.
Danceline will be performing at both half times, the cheerleaders will be there, and the WU Crue and DU will be making their first appearance of the season...also, in support of AIDS Week, the cheerleaders will be wearing a red accent...and we encourage you to do the same. Not too much though since it is the same color as Blackburn!!
So get your derrier out of your charier...yeah I said it...get your navy and gold apparel and come out to support the Gorloks!!!!! See you all then!!!!!!!!!!!
{title of show} is a musical about two song writers trying to write a musical about two song writers trying to make it in New York. That may sound confusing, but it truly is a great show! Music and lyrics are by Jeff Bowen and the book was written by Hunter Bell who is graduate of Webster University. The show has four characters in it. Two men and two women. They are Jeff, Hunter, Susan, and Heidi. The show will take place in the Studio Theatre from January 13-31. The shows run at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. This show is definitely recommended for college students, so be sure and show your student ID for a discount. You can call 314-968-4925 or log onto www.repstl.org to buy tickets. This show is a comedy and is sure to be a hit. You won't want to miss it!
First, I would like to comment on the success of WTHIAG's fan page on Facebook...244 fans!? That's awesome! Thanks to all of you who have taken the time out of your busy day to check out our little blogs...on a side note, thanks also for giving me something to do on Facebook when my FarmVille crops are not yet done growing...
B) The kickoff to the first double header of the Gorlok basketball season is NEXT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND! The women will play at 6 and then the men will continue at 8. They will be taking on the Blackburn Beavers! There will be hot chocolate and apple cider...ya know...until we run out and then you're on your own. There will also be free giveaways and other fun stuff! I don't know about you, but if there is a free t-shirt, you can always count me in...as long as it is legal and doesn't involve needles. So come one, come all! It should be a good time. Go get 'em Gorloks!
Third, as I am sitting here on this November evening, I can't help but think about all the work that needs to be done in the coming weeks...and being in full procrastination mode. No literally, I am. I am doing this to procrastinate on another homework assignment which I will start after I finish this blog...and get a sandwich. I am wondering what is everyone else's favorite way to procrastinate? Facebook doesn't count because everyone does it! Do you get your oil changed? Give your dogs a bath because just today you realized how bad they smelled? Do you clean your room because you just happened to notice how disgusting it is and you absolutely cannot work in a space that is as cluttered as that? Do you go to a Webster University basketball game? Please share...and if you have a cure for the common procrastinator, please share that with us so that we can help those who are also impaired by this condition...because it is fun until you have realized that you have 20 mins before class to get it done and you know you're not...
Finally, I would like to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving and comment on my sister's snoring that is so loud my neighbors just called to complain. This is mainly because the brat would not join WTHIAG.
Happy Thanksgiving...enjoy your turkey/tofurkey/whatever way you celebrate it!
Knew we should of had red frosting with that cake... (Thanks to Susan Seymour for that menacing pose... Jason ain't got nothin on the fear of her quizzes)
I don't know what kind of person you are....maybe you go to Webster, maybe you don't? Maybe you like old re-runs of "Saved by the Bell"...I know I do. But what I am hoping for...is just a little compassion. Dig this, I am not a hippy. I have kicked the footbag in a quad like atmosphere while listening to the Grateful Dead...and possibly "in the clouds"...but I am not a hippy. I do not wear Birkenstocks nor do I wear patchouli...but I do like to wear the idea of recycling.
On that note, man..does it ever pi$$ me of when I see plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the trash-cans around campus. Webster does a lot to promote recycling...their are receptacles all over campus. Next time you are in a classroom...look in the trash can and witness yourself.
CALL-TO-ACTION: If you see a bottle or can in the trashcan..take it out and put it where it belongs..in a recycling bin. That's its home. Some might scoff at the idea of picking an item out of a trashcan...GET OVER YOURSELF....it really is not that gnarly. At least encourage others to put the plastic/paper/aluminum where it properly goes.
I have included a drawing to show all readers how I feel when I see recyclable materials in a "normal" trashcan.
P.S. On this drawing I have included a Lil' cut-out that promotes recycling. Print the drawing, cut along the dotted lines and tape above classroom trashcans to help get those cans/papers and bottles to their rightful receptacle.
Be Good. Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy Tofurky (I swear I am not a hippy).
Alice Sebold fans should be pretty excited for the upcoming film THE LOVELY BONES which opens this December.
SYNOPSIS: The Lovely Bones centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family and her killer from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. So why am I yelling out to all the seniors/those graduating?
I’m asking for all seniors/those graduating to submit 5-10 pictures about how you want to be remembered in college. This could reflect some of your achievements, goals, or your best memories at Webster University. You could write something brief about yourself and how you want to be remembered at Webster. This could apply to groups/organizations at Webster and how they want their legacy to continue.
I am hoping to make a power-point presentation which will consist of a collaboration of everyone’s pictures so that all participants and fellow students can enjoy and admire. So, by submitting pictures you are giving permission to use for this presentation.
This event will take place BEFORE winter break, so get a move on! I will have another post regarding the details of when/where—but in the mean time find some pictures to send… this will be a great way to reflect on your years at Webster!
This event will be sponsored by LOVELY BONES, and all participants could win promotional items (t-shirts, cups, etc.) and/or screening passes to those who participated in this event.
E-mail pictures & description to conteststlouis@alliedim.com
Visit www.lovelybones.com to watch the trailer and become a fan on Facebook-- I did!!
Thanks to the brilliant skills of Matt Fitzpatrick and intense boredom...I created the next step in WTHIAG...I don't feel like spelling it out...first Facebook, now...THE WORLD!
I thought I would share this movie poster with you all. It really has nothing to do with Webster per say, i just thought it would be cool to talk to the Webster film students on a personal level. http://thankskillingmovie.com/
"ahem"-
These films are awesome. C'mon now! When you applied to film school weren't these the films you dreamed of making. I'm gonna attach the link to the trailer so you all can watch it. It has everything you want in a movie: humor, low-budget gore, cute/evil turkey and college kids. This is the quintessential American-cult film. I know I'm just an advertising major..but I shoulda' minored in cult-film. My next project will be about a deranged Easter Bunny that terrorizes a suburban mall. I'll call it "Bloody Bunny Chop Hop"...or something. If you are interested in staring/producing this movie, hit me up. I'm going to play the part of the lovable head of mall security. So Webster film Students...soon to be grads...make us proud!!
Regards,
Nick!
P.s. Heres the URL if you want to check out the trailer...I say do it!
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Webster. The one thing that really grinds my gears though on a daily basis is the lack of parking...or parking in close proximity to your building. This is really going to apply to those who commute as opposed to those who live on campus.
Unless you are getting to class E-A-R-L-Y...and when I mean early, I mean before 8:30 AM, or, for your night class, don't even think about going into the UC parking lot. If you are going to be there around 10...your best bet is to head straight to the parking garage. Do not pass go/do not collect $200...though that'd be nice. The main reason I am blogging about this today is because the weather is not exactly what I think of as "pleasant" for walking in. It's cold, it's raining, it's wet, and frankly I just don't wanna. Plus the next basketball game isn't until December 2nd
So, in solution to this problem, I have devised a new game...it is called Invent-a-Spot...park anywhere on Webster's campus you can think of, take a picture, and upload it to Facebook...just as long as you have a parking permit or else the proper authorities will hunt you down and further consequences will be issued. If you have a badass crap-purple-brown colored (or Maroon) that is older than your 18-year-old sister, has rusted paint, and poorly positioned bumper stickers, display it on The Quad for all the campus to see! At the end of the semester, all pictures will be examined and whoever came up with the most creative spot wins!
For the sake of staying out of trouble, this blog is NOT by any means to be taken seriously...it is meant for humor...everyone has a sense of humor...even God...just look at the platypus...
The House of Blue Leaves is the third and final show of the semester for Webster's conservatory. The show will run December 2-6 and 9-13 @ 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2:00 p.m. for Sunday matinees. The House of Blue Leaves will be at Stage 3.
The play was written by John Guare and set in the early 1960's. To give you an idea of what the play is about. The pope is coming into town, there are nuns, political bombings, a GI is headed towards Vietnam, and a zookeeper is trying to make it big as a songwriter. This show is sure to appeal to all different types of audiences.
The New York Times called it zany and original. It's a comedy. The message of the show is to see how far people will go to reach the American Dream. As always the show is free to students with a valid student ID. Don't miss The House of Blue Leaves, it is sure to be a great show!
For those of you that are not in the know, Webster has a fine, ever-growing list of Student Organizations for anyone to join. These activities include being philosophical, being nerdy, being philanthropic, or being pretty. We’ve got it all, from Greek to Ultimate. But of course, being Webster, in some respects we’re different.
That’s what I like about this school. So much diversity! It doesn’t matter if you’re Gay or Straight, Black or White, or Alive or Un-Dead, we all have an equal voice here at Webster University. Hopefully, this will be a step in the right direction for our fair university, for one day we might end the tradition of re-enacting the hunts that these industrious members of society had to go through. One day, we will all be accepted.
One more thing. These two clubs were recognized by SGA on the same day. Only one of them had to explain their value to the university, and explain how they plan to deal with the violence that’s involved in some aspects of their activity. It was the one that doesn't involve eating brains to survive. Most of the time.
Here's the story friends: Last week I came to school a lil' outta it. The night before involved ice hockey PBR's and a wee bit o' jager. Needless to say, your boy was kind of having an "off" day. So I was stoked to find out that we would be watching a DVD in class...(lights out, quiet time...yay!).
I thought this would be a perfect time to catch up on a few winks...I would soon find out that my thoughts mocked me. I was using my motorcycle helmet as a head rest when I started to drift into a world full of magical candy and cigar-smoking puppies (yeah, my dreams are wierd...what-of-it?)...but this dream turned into a nightmare as the devil made all the candy and puppies disappear so he/she could dance while listening to loud devil music. The devil was also wearing these military style combat boots that made the dancing he/she was doing super loud. I noticed he was dancing on the roof of a building that I was familiar with. The loud knocks, bangs, stomps and devil music took a tole on me and I awoke outta my slumber yelling "damn you devil...quit your dancing and bring back the candy and puppies!"
The girl sitting next to me gave me an odd stare and asked me how I could relax with all the noise the roofers were making. "Roofers?" I remarked. Turns out the loud noise the roofers were making inspired my dream of the devil dancing on the roof of the Sverdrup. Needless to say, I know the construction has been bugging the spit out of professors and students alike, and I know it will be over soon; yet I thank my bandanna/hair-braided roofer brethren for inspiring me to dream of a world where the devil dances. I drew a picture of my dream so you could get a better idea of what I saw in my slumber. Enjoy!
Looking for something to do with your family this holiday season? Why not go to the St. Louis Repertory Theater and check out A CHRISTMAS STORY playing December 2-27. We all are probably familar with the movie. Ralph wants a Red Ryder BB rifle for Christmas, but his parents tell him "It will shoot your eye out." This is a show that everyone in the family will enjoy! It is recommended for kids 12 years of age or older. Tickets range from $15-$50. When sitting inside the Rep, there's not a bad seat in the house. You can log onto www.repstl.org or call 314-968-4925 to purchase tickets.
Need a new method of procrastination on Sunday (other than Facebook)? Well I have just the solution! The Lady Gorloks will be taking on the Dominican University Stars...which thanks to my parents...I now know is in Chicago, IL. So if they can travel 6 hours to take on the Gorloks (which will maybe one day be the Big-Eds), you can travel across the street/down the street/whatever the route is you take on a daily basis to get to our beloved quaint little university that is Webster.
The game will be at 1 p.m. so you have time to sleep off the craziness of a Saturday night in good ole St. Louis! Obviously it will be in Grant Gym...that's not all! Webster's cheerleaders will be there along AND Danceline will be performing at halftime during the game! So come out and show your support!!
Again...
Lady Gorloks vs Lady Stars Sunday, November 15 2009 1 p.m. in Grant Gymnasium
Hopefully everyone is registered by now. November 2 was the beginning of registration, and for seniors it’s a BIG deal because, well… graduating on time is just a little important.
Many seniors are facing similar problems as myself—not enough credit hours to graduate. If you’re just shy of graduating your adviser can help you petition to register for more hours. Usually it is approved, but at a cost of about $500 per credit hour.. What college student has that kind of money lying around?
… that’s what I thought!
For students in the same boat--- it will be okay! There is a way of graduating ON TIME if you need additional credit hours.
Sign up for required courses for your major @ Webster, taking general studies courses are much easier to transfer over.Take an online course at a community college—look around your home-town if you’re an out of state student to save more money.
Webster allows students to transfer up to 6 credits. So, if you are registered for 18 credits next semester and you need anywhere from 1-6 more credits to graduate in May 2010—you can transfer those credits and graduate on time. Make sure the classes will transfer with no problems before you register.
No need to freak out anymore, you wont have to stay another semester at school if ya’ don’t want to! Now go ahead-- order your cap and gown and rock graduation day.. for this May!
The Winter's Tale is playing at Webster University's conservatory November 18-21 at 8:00 p.m. and November 22 at 2:00 p.m. The show was written by William Shakespeare and is full of romance, comedy, and tragedy. The show is free to Webster students with a valid student ID. You won't want to miss this production! It is sure to be great. For more information on the show or how to get tickets, visit www.webster.edu/conservatory.
First off....thanks Meaghan for detailing, to our readers, the present format of our mascot. I, personally don't know if I'm down with the Gorlok anymore. It seems back in 1984 when this mythical creature was "born"....they only had (2) streets in mind (Gore and Lochwood) and combining creatures that sound like the animals you would find at a 6 yr. old girls fantasy zoo. What kind of brownies were they eating in 1984 @ Webster? They must have made lights seem more colorful and the movie Back To The Future really awesome. Whatever was in them, give a couple of pieces to Marty McFly so he can hop in the DeLorean and time travel to 2009 so your boy Nick here, can "fly" like they were at Webster... circa 1984! (circa is such a lame word).
On that note...I propose a new mascot! It must be something powerful, yet classy and modest.
We take the streets: Big Bend and Edgar- and become the...ready?....WEBSTER BIG-ED's!!!
We then take the "classy/sheik" horn of a Unicorn; the "majestic" body of a Brown Mallard Duck; and the "heroic" hair of John Ginsburg (Webster's director of student activities)
POW! I've attached a draft of what the Big-Ed will look like. I hope you are all stoked as much as I am.
According to the handy-dandy Webster University Student Handbook and Calendar, the Gorlok is Webster's mascot. It is a mythical creature similar to that of a minotaur (yay Role Models) and has the face of a Saint Bernard, paws of a cheetah, and horns of a buffalo. The name came from two streets in Webster Groves: Gore and Lockwood. The creature first debuted February 9, 1988 which is also a historic day in U.S. history for it was the day yours truly was born. The Gorlok only comes out rarely...only during SOME athletic events that take place in Grant Gym...kind of like the groundhog when it's February 2nd...though the Gorlok does tend to come out a little more than that. Hoo-rah!
We challenge you to find a school that has a larger male faculty with ponytails.
We start the chants at the basketball game.
We are laughing at the fact that you probably just went "Webster has a basketball team?"
We find it ironic that the College Republicans are more active on such a liberal campus.
We want all the clubs at Webster to have a giant picnic, a DU-LGTBQ-DPhiE-SGA-MCC -PSSRA-VGC-DLINE-BBQ.
We love it that Humans Vs. Zombies Week > Homecoming Weekend
We support anything that increases the chances of our little school being noticed.
We are communication students that are doing what we do best...communicate.
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