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I've got school spirit, yes I do. I've got school spirit, how 'bout you?!?!Ha ha ha. I'm regressing back to my cheerleader days. Ahhh.... those were the days. Watching games, performing, getting the crowd involved, being a school ambassador- so much fun. Gosh, seems just like yesterday I was headed to Dallas for Cheerleading/Mascot camp with my old team, my old coach Bri and in the old vans we

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Just in case you didn't get enough of the 'old man pants' last week, here is another picture and yes, another pair.

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I really dislike the snow. I usually don't whine about the weather (or anything, for that matter) but this continuous downfall of white powder is not making me happy.Why?Having recently graduated from this beautiful College, my entire family thought that they should make sure I was properly clothed for the "real world". So, they purchased dress pants, sweaters, button-down shirts, argyle

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Ahhh.. I can breathe now. No more books, no more finals, kein mehr Vorlesung, usw.Danke, danke, danke. Ich kann weiter leben.So, what happens now? I am still working at the College, waiting for my contract to come back from the State. Let me tell you how much fun that was- employment paperwork that the State would agree to; making sure all of my duties were present and accounted for on my

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This was taken right after the end of graduation. This is my sister Holly (who is a current Metro student), me, my dad Larry, my stepmom Teresa and my baby sister Elizabeth (who slept through the entire program BUT told me it was great).

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This is me giving Dr. Stephen M. Jordan, the College President, a hug. When you graduate, you are given your diploma cover by a chair or representative from your major's department. Then you shake hands with the Dean of your school (Business, Professional Studies, or Letters, Arts, and Sciences). After the Dean, you shake hands with the President. Or in my case, you get a hug from the

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This was the top of my graduation cap. Future graduates, you are able to keep your cap after the ceremony, which means feel free to decorate it any way you would like.

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This is me receiving my diploma from Dr. Mary Ann Watson, a psychology professor.

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So, I've finally graduated. Thank you Lord. Or whoever is watching out for me. Whew..... that is a huge relief off of my chest. Why am I so worried? Why was I so worried? Working in my office, it was an occupational hazard to meet fellow Metro students that thought they were graduating, only to realize too late that they weren't graduating.Obviously, I didn't want this to happen to me.So I

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So, we've finally reached the end of the semester. Congratulations everyone!!!For me, getting to this point is nice but also it is very scary. "What are you going to do now?" is what I hear from everyone I talk to. And I always give the same answer: I have no clue. I've been telling people that I'm going to continue working in my office and keep learning about myself, so I can (hopefully)

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I'm thankful that I survived another year.I'm thankful for my family, friends and co-workers.I'm thankful for the Women's Soccer team, bringing Metro State another National Title.I'm thankful that I get to brag about our National Title to my friends who attend other colleges.I'm thankful for the opportunities I have received here at Metro.I'm thankful for my experiences here at Metro- except for

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A cheer to the players on the Women's Soccer team that just won the NCAA Division II National Championship title (again). I'm so happy to be a Roadrunner today. This is fantastic for our ladies, who have worked their tails off trying to get back to that stage.Not that I have any experience on the national stage (besides mascot-ing for the athletes on the floor) but I bet it is like winning the

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Even though I spend a lot of time on campus, I seem to find myself coming back for more. For example, this past Friday after I left work and after my weekend had begun, I came back.Yeah. I did.I came back to attend a function put on by some Music students. See, Hannah (one of my best friends) had bought tickets to this dance/get-to-know-you from her brother Victor. Vic is a MSCD student

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I have been asked to write in German for a post, so I am using my referate (report) about Holidays in Germany. Hopefully, it is grammitically correct; otherwise, I apologize to any Germans reading this. Don't hate me, I'm learning.EDIT: I added some information about the Hauptschule. I hope you enjoy!Fest im JahreslaufFuer die Deutschen feiern sind wichtig. Die Deutschen haben vielen

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So today is Halloween. What did I learn this year? 1) Eating candy on an empty stomach is not a good idea, even though I was doing my little sister a favor (she doesn't like chocolate, so I eat it for her- such a sacrifice!)2) Traffic is crazy-horrible in Parker at 5pm when everyone is trying to race home, to take their own children home before the cold really sets in3) Scary houses are great

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People think I'm lying. I don't lie. Well, sometimes I lie to my little sister: "Hey Amber, do you want to play with me?" she will ask. "Yes, E let's play CandyLand" (for the 1000th time), I will say.Mainly people think I'm lying when I tell them everything I do here at Metro. But I'm not. I really was Club President of the Cheerleading Squad for two years. I really was the Mascot for four

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You know, I've done many things here at Metro. I've talked about my activities in previous postings and everyone I run into on campus knows I'm usually on my way to an event or planning a future one. What irritates me is when I see people around campus and they ask me the same question every time: "Why aren't you at any of the games?"I understand the question. I wish I could be at the games.

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For awhile, I have been thinking about what makes me.... well, me. I'm not sure that I am any closer to answering this question, even though it has been at the forefront of my thoughts for some time now. Is there something that just screams "Amber"? What is it- clothing, Metro logo, German flag, Starbucks, pizza, Taco Bell hot sauce wrapper, usw. Let's begin with clothing: People say that

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This past Sunday October 8th, I experienced a first here at Metro: my first symphony orchestra concert. No, I wasn't playing in the concert (I can't read music to save my life). As much talk as I do about Metro students needing to have a complete college experience, full of new discoveries and adventures, I myself had never attended a concert. My experience on Sunday was phenomenal. The new

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I was just having a lovely discussion with my even lovelier co-workers, Brandi and Laura and our friend Jean. Jean was telling us about her daughter Charla, who has been taking a GRE practice class for the last couple of weeks. I've met Charla, who is a bright and beautiful woman. My slight dilemma (and the cause of Laura's increased blood pressure for a few minutes) was this simple question:

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This weekend, among other things, I was out in my neighborhood jogging. I find it fascinating the various ideas that run through my head when I am running. Got to love that oxygen-rich blood pumping into my head. Here are just few things that I thought of:Being Alone:I spend a lot of time alone: driving in my car, at my house, evenings, weekends, usw. It isn't that I am a dork (well, who

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Isn't this weather a nice change from the heat? I am so excited to be pulling out sweaters and coats in preparation of the upcoming fall/winter season. I think I might try to get up to the slopes, try my hand at snowboarding.This afternoon I was enjoying the change of weather at the soccer fields. Metro's Women's team played at 1:30 and the Men played after, at 4PM. I took a quick afternoon

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Last night in my 3rd Year Conversation class, we were speaking about pet peeves. Pet peeves can be many different things; for example, certain people, slow drivers in the fast lane, blizzards- these are just a few examples. I have two big pet peeves: 1) When people push the handicapped button to open a door when they can open the door just as easily; and 2) When people I know walk by me without

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I'm crying. It isn't my fault- it is the fault of a wonderful man. I and the Metro State community have lost an integral piece to this beautiful college: you know him as Coach Mike Dunlap.Yes, this is the one and only Coach Dunlap that just signed a 5-year contract with MSCD just a few weeks ago. But then Coach got a phone call from George Karl, Denver Nuggets Head Coach, who asked him to join

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Way back in June, I wrote about attending the Strawberry Daze parade in Glenwood Springs. As my alter-ego, Rowdy the Roadrunner. In that same post, I wrote about being grateful to have a place to talk about my mascot stories. Well, here I am again. So pull up a chair, get a beverage and read on while I entertain you with a couple of my favorite mascot tidbits.1) I can remember my first mascot

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Before I get into this post, I just want to say that I have calmed down from my last post. I have received a couple of comments from my fans who were surprised at the anger shown towards that bookstore employee a couple of days ago. I DO NOT feel bad for my actions, nor am I going to apologize to the person. I just want to let you know that I have taken my deep breaths and moved on from

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Wow. I LOVE the Bookstore on our campus. I really LOVE them. I LOVE them so much, I can't stand it. What really gets me is that I was treated so well by a fellow student worker. You know, normally I don't whine too much about student workers. It would be pointless, as I am a student worker myself. But this person takes the cake. I am not even going to name this person's name as that might

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Sorry it has been a week since my last post. I was on vacation and then.... school started!!! Yippee!!!Ok- timeout: why am I so excited for classes to begin? Well, I'll tell you- this is my last semester as an undergrad!! In just a couple of months, I will have received my diploma from Metro and will enter into the next phase of my life, one without classes, books, and tuition.But until then,

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I'm on vacation right now. Don't be jealous. I haven't taken time off since Jessica's wedding in June; before that, it was a trip to Disney World in January (paid for by my dad- got to love that last free vacation). So what have I been doing that past couple of days? Enjoying myself, sleeping, reading non-school books, usw. Can I tell you how much fun I am having? It is almost illegal, the

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Take a big whiff of air: Can you smell the excitement? The tension? The cleaning solutions from AHEC Housekeeping who just waxed the floors? Actually, what you smell is the first day of school rapidly approaching. Wow, what a summer it has been: my office went through some major restructuring; my best friend got married in a beautiful, heart-wretching ceremony that tested the lasting power of my

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Did you enjoy your weekend? Maybe go out to the movies, dancing at the clubs or perhaps just hanging out with you friends, family, significant other, usw? Good for you.My weekend- thanks for asking. Yesterday (Sunday August 6, 2006) I competed in a triathlon. Yup, that's right. I was one of 3400 women that braved the cold and extremely nasty water in the Cherry Creek Reservoir to compete in

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I experienced a conversation in my class this week that left me with many questions. Sitting in a grammar course during the summer is interesting in itself. Some of the topics that are discussed in class can really open your eyes and make you ponder about your habits with other people. It is one thing to talk to yourself (which we all do-it is okay) in which ever manner you want but it is

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I'm not depressed (even though I still can't figure out what happened to my summer) nor am I training to be a stunt double (although that profession doesn't require a degree). So why did I jump off a roof? I was partying with some of my co-workers. That's right- the wonderful staff of Metro State DO have a life off of campus (a lively one, especially since we jumped off a roof).Now, before I

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I wish I was in elementary school again. You know, I had it so good back then. I could sleep in until 6:30am, watch cartoons as I got dressed, I had recess and then I would be home by 3:30pm to watch my favorite show 'Saved by the Bell' (Natürlich, Zack was my favorite). My summers were especially awesome. My mom worked, so my sister Holly and I would entertain ourselves all day: playing with

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So, I am getting back on my soapbox. Sorry but I am going to give you great advice for performing well at Metro.Get involved.Simple? Yes, in thought but slightly more difficult in practice. Why would I say that, you may ask. Coming from someone who is as involved as I am, why should I discourage my fellow students or even prospective students from getting involved on campus? It isn't like I

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It has been a while since my last real post, according to some of the grumbling I've heard on campus the past few days. I honestly didn't think that many people that work for Metro would read this blog. I find it absolutely fascinating and am embracing my newfound popularity.Now before I get a big head, let me give you a reason why I haven't been posting like the madwoman I was a few weeks ago:

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METRO STATE COLLEGE CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS2006-2007 SeasonClinicsJuly 18 and 19, 20065:00-7:00PMPE BuildingTryoutsJuly 22, 20069:00AM-12:00PMPE BuildingTryouts are open to any male or female student at Metro State College, Community College of Denver or University of Colorado-Denver. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and have a 2.5 GPA.There will be a $25.00 tryout fee. All

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#1- To begin my day, I stop in at my neighborhood Starbucks, where the people are friendly and the coffee tastes wonderful.#2- This is my best friend Augie and Megan, my co-worker. See how excited Augie is for Starbucks?!#3- This is me, hard at work like always. Notice all of my pretty flowers? The day before was my birthday.#4 & 5- Rowdy, Coach Dunlap, Head Men's Basketball Coach and Dr.

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When I left off, I was describing my path to the President's Office. My sophomore year at Metro is when my life took on a new journey. Well, not at first. See, in my ruthless pursuit of employment, I was forced to apply for a job at a place where gulp my mother worked. I know, I know- there are many people on the streets of Denver who would have been happy to be employed but they haven't met

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Let's see... Where did I leave off? I was back in Colorado, after my trip to Germany and wondering where to attend college when my mom reminded me that I applied to Metro and could go there until I figured out what I was going to do. So I ended up on campus, going through orientation, taking my assessment tests and talking with an advisor. My first day passed and I soon got into the rhythm of

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In the past couple of posts, I wanted to give you an extremely basic understanding of me and my life. From my mascot gig to my lazy Memorial Day Weekend and back, my lifestyle is now an open book. But there are still a few pieces missing, namely me and my Metro "relationship" (i.e. what Metro has done for me, how my experiences here have made me the woman I am today, usw.). Let's see.... Where

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So this past weekend I took a mini-vacation. Friday night after work I drove to Glenwood Springs, Colorado for a parade that was occurring the following morning: Strawberry Days. While there is much history in this event, that was not the reason why I participated in this particular event.Let's just say that a dear friend of mine called in a favor. His step-grandmother has a mortgage company

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One of my favorite events on campus is the Open House. There are usually three a year (November, April and June) and I thoroughly enjoy every single one of them. So why do I enjoy spending an entire Saturday in character, in a hot gym?I get to make a first impression on future Metro students. How noticeable is a gigantic Roadrunner in a room full of people? Extremely noticeable. These

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Talking about love on a blog- not very romantic. Nor is it really a good idea to spill the beans about a lackluster love life on a blog, especially one that people you attend school with (hopefully) will be reading.So why talk about my love life right now? Because it has been on my mind the last couple of days. See, it's my best friend Jessica's fault- she just got married on Saturday (

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As a Metro State student, there are many things that you won't ever figure out unless someone tells you. For instance, you might never know about a drawer on the third floor of a particular building is filled with chocolate- which you can eat if you know which office and which person to ask. You might never figure out how to score a free locker in the locker rooms. Or which events have the

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Call me Oprah.Not because I am of African-American descent. Not because I am curvaceous. Not because I run a television show (does sitting on the Board of Student Media count?).Call me Oprah because I have my own Dr. Phil. Not just one Dr. Phil but many. Why am I so lucky, to have so many people just willing to throw advice my way? Chalk it up to luck or the alignment of the stars (Pluto is

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Ever just sit on your couch? I mean, all day long, watching television shows that seem to drain the intelligence right from your mind?I just went through this experience. Work has been pretty strenuous lately, therefore this three day weekend worked wonders for me. I slept more than when I was a baby (if you can imagine that), I ate crappy junk food (Thank you for delivery, Pizza Hut!) and I

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Want to know EVERYTHING about Metro? Ask me. I've spent the last five years of my life on Auraria Campus- if you have a question, I'm the girl to ask. And if I don't know the answer, I know who to call to get the problem solved. That's the joy of working in the President's Office and knowing so many people that work for Metro State.My name is Amber and I am senior at Metro State. I will graduate

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