Floor 18 Kudos

                               
                                Kudos to everyone who attended the "Show and Tell" program!!

Floor 19 Kudos

Hey everyone,

I want to give a huge shout out to everyone who was stuck in the elevator with me Saturday night after the football game.  Thank you so much for keeping your cool throughout everything that happened, even when we fell a couple times.  You're all amazing, strong people and I am incredibly thankful that I get to spend this year living with you in Lincoln.

O-H!?!

~Alyssa

Something to Brighten Up your Week

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

This is definitely something to keep for a rainy day!

Some of the most interesting memes ever:
http://www.memecenter.com/fun/720449/facts

23 ways to instantly brighten your day:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/steps-to-instantly-make-your-day-better

Enjoy,
Alyssa

Gangnam Style Feva: Mom and Son choreography! lol

Only Ellen can find such amazing-ness! Look at this mama breaking it down with her son on some Gangnam style!!!



Don't you wish yo mama could 'nam like this? Dontcha! :D

Floor 19 Kudos

Kudos to Suites 1910 and 1930 for not only completing all their roommate/suitemate agreements before everyone else, but also for dominating in the recycling competition!

You guys ROCK!!  Keep up the good work!

I am sure some of you wonder why your neighbors above make noise.

Here are a couple ideas!

Harry Potter + Mean Girls = match made in heaven!

I think I just found the best website ever. It's the perfect mix of Harry Potter and Mean Girls! Come on, who doesn't love both?? And together? Well, that just makes it twice as awesome! Take a look at this amazing tumblr: http://fuckyeahhpmeangirls.tumblr.com/

One of my favorite OSU traditions...

The Long Walk is probably the most romantic legend we have on campus.  The story goes that when Commencement was still held on the Oval, then-current president William Oxley Thompson, who was also an ordained minister, told the graduating seniors that if they wanted to tie the knot, he would marry them in front of the library after graduation.  Makes sense right?  Why not get married with all of your friends and family already in attendance?

Today, the Long Walk has evolved into one long, complicated, and seemingly impossible task.  It is said that if you can walk from the seal at the east end of the brick path to the statue of Thompson while holding hands with your beloved, while the bells of Orton Hall toll and no one crosses your path, you two will be together forever.

As a hopeless romantic, I thought I would share this with you.

Alyssa

Me when I'm trying to pile into a full elevator...

Make sure to check out The Condom Races this Thursday (time TBA) on Floor 15!!!

This will make your day...

Cutest.thing.ever. 

Happy Friday,

Katie :)

Drop it like it's hot!

Hey everyone!

So are you taking that class that's stressing you out? The GEC you thought would be easy, but it turns out it's too hard? Something you could take later with a lighter class load?

You can still drop classes without it going on your record!
http://ascadvising.osu.edu/scheduling/classes/drop!

Keep in mind you'll want to make sure you're still a full time student after you drop for the purposes of scholarships and other things. You're always welcome to see an adviser if you have any questions.

But remember, you can still drop without a "W" until THIS FRIDAY!

WOO!
~Patrick

It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down and...

... HWIP MY 'FRO BACK AND FORF

I HWIP MY 'FRO BACK AND FORF

I HWIP MY 'FRO BACK AND FORF

I HWIP MY 'FRO BACK AND FORF!!!

Happy long weekend and Labor Day!

GO BUCKS #miamigame

First things first!

INTERNET USE

Most of you's first instinct will be to access the web. Hopefully you are viewing this blog because you successfully managed to log in the system with your OSU IT information. If not, you can either go to the OSU Identity and Access Management page at my.osu.edu or you can contact the IT Service Desk by calling 614-688-HELP (4357) during business hours (before 6pm).

CAMPUS MAP

You are now all moved in, you've updated your Facebook status letting your friends know you're now a Buckeye and after taking that much needed nap, you are now wondering how to get around this huge campus. Here is a map that can help you:

It might be difficult to see here but the PDF version of the map can also be found here. Look for the scarlet Horseshoe Stadium (row 7, column I of the map) and you will see two brown "circles" (more like stars) southwest of the stadium. The farthest circle is Lincoln.

TRANSPORTATION

Parking 

Parking can be tough on this campus, especially with all the construction going on. There are four parking areas on campus: A, B, C and D. A allows you to park anywhere (and thus cost the most) while D has the most limited options (and is the cheapest). The parking spots by the building are for short term parking.

Go to the Transportation and Parking page of the OSU website to find out how to get your parking permit. Click here to access maps of various parking areas. Also make sure to read the Policy and Procedures as well as Citation information. Ignorance is NOT bliss when you violate policies so be informed!

Bus

For those who can't or choose not to drive, there are buses that pass right by Lincoln and Morill on Cannon Drive. There are two bus systems you can use to get around the campus, the neighborhood or the city.

CABS is the Campus Area Bus System and consists of buses that ride mostly on campus. COTA is the Central Ohio Transit Authority and its buses will take you anywhere in Columbus and its regional areas. Here is a map of the CABS and COTA bus lines:

CABS Bus Lines - 2011/2012

COTA Bus Line on campus

Bike

In addition to riding the bus, another way to be green and easily navigate the campus and neighborhood without worrying about parking is by biking. There are several bike racks right by Lincoln and Morill for your convenience. It's safe and highly recommended to all students and OSU affiliates to register their bikes with the Transportation department. You can get instructions on how to do so here.

Laundry

Washing - $1.50
Drying - 25 cents per 15 mins
You can use your buck ID money for this or you can use quarters... Buck ID always better!
There are two washers and two dryers in the laundry rooms (1 room per floor).

Hopefully, this was hopefully in helping you start your exploration of your new home for the next 3-4 years. Enjoy and contact the front desk if you have any additional questions. They will have  brochures for various nitty gritty information.

DIY - Organizational planner

What's a better way to define your direction for the year than make your own planner. Check this video from this very organized blogger with tips on how she organized her life when she was in college:

Enjoy and gentlemen, this can be done by you too. You can just stay clear of turquoise, pink or glitter if you feel it would be a threat to your masculinity (and for the gents who don't have a problem with those colors scheme, ROCK ON!)

Another alternative to this very colorful and super structured method could be this chalkboard monthly calendar featured on Martha Stewart's website. It's pretty cool: http://www.marthastewart.com/271574/custom-color-chalkboard-paint

Be organized with your business (in this case, school and personal growth) and have with the rest!

Setting goals before starting the school year

This might sound corny but it is important for you Lincolnians to come into this new year with goals and objectives for your academic success, your social enjoyment and your personal development and growth. If you just plan on winging it, you will be more likely to find yourself trapped in poor study habits, social isolation or emotional turmoil.

A good first couple of week activity to consider would be write a 2012-2013 Bucket List, a top 5 goals for the semester or partake in an activity you've never been in or get involved in programs outside your comfort zone.

Share your thoughts, plans, action and experiences on this blog as well as with your roommates, suitemates, RAs or friends.