What Are You Doing For Spring Break?

What Are You Doing For Spring Break?

by Andrew Beachy

For Frostburg State University students, spring break can be an exciting time. For many, it means returning home. For others, it means vacationing to faraway places. And for some unfortunate few, it means study, homework, and projects. I took some time to talk with a few students about their spring break plans, and here's what they had to say.

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Ferneasia Chapman

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Ferneasia Chapman

Ferneasia Chapman is a sophomore at FSU who comes from faraway Crawfordilly, Georgia. I met her behind the desk of the library on campus. A psychology major, she has schoolwork in mind when it comes to spring break. "I'm going to study for a huge test," she said. "That's my life."

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Maggie Stahr

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Maggie Stahr

Maggie Stahr, an Early Childhood Elementary Education major at FSU, will be travelling for her spring break. Maggie, a senior, comes to FSU from Arnold, Maryland, in Anne Arundel county. For her spring break, she'll be travelling on a mission trip. As she put it, "I'm going to Kentucky with some people from United Campus Ministry." "We'll be helping the homeless, making sure they get food," she added.

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Sarah Polkabla

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Sarah Polkabla

Sarah Polkabla, a Maryland native originally from Annapolis, is a hardworking sophomore at FSU. "I'm dual-majoring in Computer Science and Secure Computing & Information Assurance," she said. For her spring break, she'll be returning home to relax. She's taking 21 credits this semester, so she won't be relaxing too much.

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Spring Break Here I Come

Frostburg Spring Breaker's

Meet the wonderful Barry White. He is currently a senior at Frostburg State University. He is majoring in International Business. For break he is going to Texas for the South by SouthWest Art Festival. He discussed his clothing line called Premature Millionaires. He promotes people to never give up because we are all "made in the struggle."






Chelsey Milan is currently a senior at Frostburg State University. She is majoring in Liberal Studies and can’t wait to go home to PG County for break. If you’re wondering what Chelsey’s spring break plans are, she explained, “I can’t wait to get in bed.” In addition to that, watch TV, lay in bed, among many other things.









Another Frostburg State senor mentions his plans to go to Florida for spring break. Chris Semaj discuss his plans to travel from PG County to South Beach to promote his art and fitness program. He is still working towards his Exercise Sports and Science major. He excitedly explained, “I can’t wait to see my family and promote my business.”

Reagan Royal is currently a junior at Frostburg State University majoring in Exercise Sports and Science. She is from Baltimore but plans to travel to Miami for break. She “can’t wait to enjoy the weather.” When students come back she wants everyone to get a ticket to the Paparazzi Perfect show she will be staring in. 

Makin' Moves Over Spring Break

The Coming of Spring Break Has People Making Plans Days Ahead 

Going around FSU's campus, you will find a lot of people doing nothing. With the rise in temperature outside and Spring Break getting closer and closer, people's minds are on what it is exactly they are going to do while on break.

After going around campus and finding three people, the question "What are your spring break plans?" was asked. Here are the subjects:

Leslie Leila-Ijana Olemba, a freshmen here at Frostburg with a major in Biology and a PreMed focus is from Silver Spring, Maryland. 

She was asked what her spring break plans are and she replied with "Getting things done early so she can travel during the summer." She also added that going to the beach and getting her hair done are also on the checklist of "things to do" during the break.   

Once she left, her friend who is also a Biology major student, Dana Sumlin from Oxen Hill, Maryland was asked "What will she be doing in during spring break?" 

She replied with "probably just gonna chill with my brothers." Once asked for her to go in to more detail about her plans she said along with that, she will be studying for her biology class.

After walking outside, I went in to the Lane Center looking for something to drink, but was distracted due to Tracy W., a Frostburg, Maryland native and local worker at the campus's Chic-Fil-A, said "Hello" to a usual customer [myself].

I asked her what her plans for spring break were and she told me, without a blink of the eye, "Reading and playing with my children."

With such a direct answer, I wanted to know more, so I asked "By playing with your children, are you going to take them to the park?"

She replied "We live in the country, so we have a trampoline and a set of swings at home, but a nice day at the park doesn't sound to bad."

With people all over the school "making moves" for the upcoming break. Everyone is more than happy to get off of the campus, go home see friends/ family alike, and take a break from all the physical work that comes with being a college student.   

Quiet Plans For Spring Break This Year By Mary Jordy

Upon seeking out a few students on campus, who would divulge in me with their plans for spring break, I came upon three individuals with relaxing plans for the small break. I did not have to travel very far to reach these individuals but discovered all of them on the path leading up to the CCIT building.

The first individual I interviewed, identified herself as Sarah Coats, a Junior at Frostburg, that when asked upon her plans, commented simply, " I just want to drink and have fun with friends."

The two other individuals I interviewed, appeared to be boyfriend and girlfriend and were seen holding hands. The girl, known as Brittany Giles, pointed to the guy beside her and said simply, " Probably just chillax with this guy."

The guy, Picard Johnson, a Senior,  commented sheepishly, that he needed to " catch up on work." He laughed after he said it and turned to the girl beside him.

In these short interviews I conducted, it became obvious to me that the students are interested in having a nice, relaxing and fun filled week. The warm weather certainly had a part to play in their cheerful spirits as well. It is easy to see that Frostburg students are excited about what might unfold for them in the coming week.

Spring Swing, Friends and Fun

March 8th brought the students and faculty of Frostburg State University great vibes as it initiated Spring being right around the corner. As many students gathered outside, a lucky few got a chance to have 2 minuets of fame as they conducted this interview.


Aaron Davis from Baltimore Md., was the first interviewee . He is currently a junior double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. His final words before ending the interview was, "I hope you get an 'A' on this assignment."


Dana Sumlin, from Oxin Hill, is a freshman here at Frostburg State University. She is a biology major and has become recent friends with the interviewer as she choose to participate in this interview over classmate Damik Bess'. Quote was unavailable.


Ms. Amanda Bena whom, "likes to read" is the Access Services Librarian. Her office is located in the library, room 315-1.


Lastly, Jared Turner is a junior who resides in Laurel Md. Not only is Jared a Computer Information Systems major but he is also a member in Student Government Association. His final words in leaving with this interview was, "Since I can't quote Chief Keef I'll leave you with this, Mia you're ugly."

Aaron Davis

Dana Sumlin

 Jared Turner

Spring Breakers

With Spring Break coming up, I had the opportunity to speak with three people about their spring break plans. The first person I met was Talonte Hamilton. Talonte Hamilton is 19 years old and from Fort Washington, MD. He is currently an accounting major. When asked what his spring break plans were he said, "I'm about to work and make some money".

The second person I spoke with was Noah Majinnasola. Noah is from Baltimore, MD. He currently double majors in Business Management and Liberal Studies. When asked how old he was he responded with, "I am 300". For Spring Break Noah is going to Austin Texas to perform and sell his clothing line.

The third person I had the opportunity to speak with is J'monnie Tyrell Walker-Adams. J'monnie is 22 years old and from Baltimore, MD. He is an education, early childhood major. For Spring Break J'monnie says he plans to, "Go to Baltimore and eat all my moms food".

 By: Kadeem Parker

Journalistic Writing

Today in Professor Duncan's Journalistic Writing class, we took advantage of the beautiful weather. The break in the weather was simply too enticing for us to resist! My fellow peers and I were assigned the task of briefly interviewing at least three people on campus about their plans for Spring Break. I had the pleasure of interviewing a diverse group of people: two black students and one white student. 

Sarah Sparks was the first person I interviewed. She is from Syksville, Maryland, is currently a junior here at Frostburg State University, and a major in math (I found this interesting). When asked about her plans for spring break she said, "I looking forward to spending time with family." 

The next student I interviewed was Markus Steele.

Marcus is from Oxon Hill, Maryland, and is a sophomore here at FSU. His major is accounting and for spring break he is looking forward to sleeping. "I'm going to sleep all break," Steele exclaimed. He seemed content with his answer. 


The third and last person I had the pleasure of interviewing was Marja Williams. He is from Prince Georges County and is currently a Computer Information systems major. When asked what his Spring Break plans were Williams pointed out his difficulties with finding seasonal employment. "Just Chill," was his eventual answer for the question. "I got fired so I'm not gonna be doing much," he quickly tagged on toward the end of the conversation. 


This was a delightful assignment, and I am even more excited for the break now that I have completed it!

Warm Weather Bring's Out Some Interesting Spring Break Plans

Warm Weather Bring's Out Some Interesting Spring Break Plans

Written by: Joseph Knaggs

Venturing out onto the Frostburg State University campus in hunt of developing an idea of the students Spring Break plans, I interviewed three currently enrolled students. While spanning the campus I found a small group enjoying a late lunch in the Upper Quad sitting on the cement dividers stepping up the hill. 

Upon asking if the three students could "help me out with a class project" with notebook in hand, I was welcomed very enthusiastically by all three individuals. After discussing what information was needed for the assignment, the students were excited to provide me with the information, and joked around almost the whole time. 

The first student, Samantha Eck (the only one who gave me her full name), a blonde haired girl who's from Kent Island, Maryland, located directly over the Bay Bridge. This is her first year out of high school, coming directly to Frostburg. Currently, she still isn't very sure what she would like to major in, however, she does know what she has planned for spring break this year. Samantha's spring break plans consist of "are to go to Disneyland with my best friend Megan, and my family for the whole week, and I cant wait to be tan" 

My second interviewer goes by the name of "Batman", who after stating the superhero nickname lifts his Starbucks cup, with the name "batman" written in black sharpie as the Starbucks employees commonly would. From Ft. Washington, located in Prince Georges County, Maryland, the student also came directly from his hometown high school to be in the Freshman class of Frostburg University. Mr. Batman currently majors in International Studies (Spanish), finding interest on a more global scale. During spring break he states to "get fucked up" and then quickly corrects himself stating "I'm just kidding, I'll be on a church retreat all week long" followed by a span of laughter. 

Mrs. "Baby Bear", who refused to give me her full name due to the fact that "it's too long, and difficult to spell, and I'm too lazy to spell it out for you right now" afterwards looking at her friend "Batman" and laughing. When asked her current class, she states "I'm a super-senior" then laughs and informs me she's currently a Freshman as well at Frostburg, majoring in Psychology. Her spring break might not be so easy, she needs to find a new job for the summer time at her hometown of Baltimore. But of course she couldn't end on a serious note, announcing "of course I'm gunna be partying too, cause I love getting fucked up". 

After an apparently long past two weeks for all three students, they all made it very clear to me their ready for a heavy amount of relaxing over this years spring break for Frostburg University.  

Spring has Finally Sprung in Frostburg,MD

It is finally springtime in the small mountain town of Frostburg, MD and the students and staff at Frostburg State University are readily preparing for what they are doing over the spring break that occurs from March 13^th through March 19^th 2016.

                Megan McGrath, a Sophomore Computer Science major from Severn, Maryland doesn’t really have many plans other than “maybe catching up on some homework” over her spring break away from Frostburg she said with a smirk.

                Keiran Senese, a Freshman Creative Writing major from Lonaconing, MD has very few plans for his break.  One of his plans includes “Sitting in my room, eating ice cream and crying for a little bit while playing skyrim because I don’t know what I’m doing with my life or major” he said with a smirk.

                Kayla Elaesser, a Freshman English and Theater major from New Windsor, MD doesn’t have plans for spring break. As she put it she plans on doing “nothing” over spring break she said with a smile.

Warm Weather Warriors

Spring has officially sprung in Frostburg, and students and staff members at Frostburg State University are preparing for Spring Break, a week off of school to relax, visit with loved ones, and, in some cases, to catch up on work.

                Jeter Rosario, a freshman Earth Science major minoring in Secondary Education from Elkton, Maryland, plans to fly to Sac City, Iowa to visit his girlfriend, Elizabeth, who he met through the micro-blogging website, Tumblr. The two have been dating for a year and a half. On the topic of online dating, Rosario says, “It’s 2016. It’s prime time. It’s not different [than dating in person].”

               

           



          Judy Abbot, the information desk manager at the Lane University Center, just returned from a trip to Las Vegas, a place she visits “at least twice a year,” and hopes to move someday, so she’ll be working here on campus over break. “For us, it’s a time to catch up on work. For me, I’ll be emptying out the lost and found,” she said with a laugh.

               

             Aleya Pierce and Dasia Magginson were taking advantage of the warm weather sitting outside of CCIT. Pierce, a sophomore Criminal Justice major minoring in Psychology, plans to return to her hometown of Germantown, where she will hang out with friends and babysit her niece, 3, and nephew, 1. Magginson, a senior Early Childhood/ Elementary Education major from Baltimore County is staying in the area to work as a waitress at the Cornucopia Café in Grantsville, where she has worked since September.

Spring Break Shenanigans

Maya Washington, 20, is from Baltimore Maryland. She is a junior majoring in Social Work and minoring in Psychology. During spring break she will be celebrating her 21st birthday. When questioned what she had planned she instantly replied, "I'll be turning up at the bar".

Derek Houston, 21, is from Silver Spring Maryland. Houston is a third year Accounting major . Over spring break he intends to be preoccupied with working. He stated, "I'll be working, making money, trying to at least."

Twenty-four year old Aaron Cook is finishing up his last semester at Frostburg State University. Over spring break he intends to visit Los Vegas with one of his close friends. When questioned why he was traveling he laughed and replied, " Just vacation".

Adventures in the CCIT Building

After being assigned our task from professor Andy Duncan I sprinted out of the room and ran right up the steps, when I found nobody around I left the building and went right into the CIIT building. To my surprise there were 4 students just standing there, almost as if they were begging me to ask them my assigned questions.

The first women I talked to was named Nakiera Simmons, a Sociology major in her Junior year. "Relaxing is all I know for now" she said to when I asked her what she was going to be doing for spring break in her hometown of Baltimore MD.

The next women I talked with was a student as well, she seemed to be really shy, her name is, Brittany Moore from Fort Washington, "or as most people call it, PG County". She is a Sophomore wanting to major in Criminal Justice. "Eating, sleeping. Yeah, I would like to do that for spring break".

Savonna Murphy, she seemed to be the most excited to talk with me. When asking her of her name, she jumped up and almost yelled it at me. She is also from PG County and is a Junior studying Psychology. "I'm going to Louisiana for my break... yeah, I have never been."

Spring Break Plans

Today during this class period I got the opportunity to interview three FSU students about their spring break, Marcus Steele, Aaron Davis, and Nakiera Simmons. Two of the three students, Aaron and Nakiera, were juniors and from Baltimore and Marcus is a sophomore from Oxon Hill.

Their majors on the other hand did vary. Mr.Steele is currently an Accounting major who expressed that his "plan for spring break is to sleep."

Mr.Davis double majors in Computer Science and Mathematics. He shared that his spring break plans includes "a lot of job interviews, that's pretty much it."

Ms.Simmons is a Sociology major who's only plan for spring break is "relaxing".

FSU Student's Spring Break Plans

 

  Today, I interviewed three students and jotted down basic info as well as their spring break plans. Spring break is slowly approaching! The students that I interviewed are Kara Morello, Jullia Markley and Amayu Ayana. Morello and Markley are freshmen here and Ayana is a sophomore. Furthermore, Ayana is a sociology major and the other two are secondary education majors. During spring break Morello says she will be, "Just chilling with friends." This relaxing break will occur in Morello's hometown Allentown, Pa. However, Markley is originally from Rockville, Md but she will be traveling to South Carolina. Markley states, "I'm leaving this Saturday to be with my boyfriend." On the other hand, Ayana hilariously claims, "I will just be sitting home doing nothing." She will be completing this at home in Rockville, Md.

What's going on Spring Break?

On this beautiful day, Duncan's Journalistic Writing class took to the campus in an effort to find out what students and faculty are doing for Spring Break this year. In the Echo Circle I was able to converse to several Frostburg State students about their plans.


Zach Beck is a Mass Communications major that hails from Baltimore, Maryland. He is also a senior year and cannot wait for a break from his capstone. When asked what he was doing for Spring Break this year he replied, "I'm staying up in Frostburg to work, so basically, make money."


I also caught another male student as he walked on campus, Joe Cole. He is a senior as well and is an IT major who originates from Baltimore. I asked him what he was looking forward to this break. He smiled and replied, "Working on some houses."


Finally, the last person I interviewed was a SAE member, Derek Houston. He is a junior of the University and is also an Accounting major who is from Silver Springs, Maryland. He threw his basketball from hand top hand as he patiently waited for each question. When I asked him what his plans were he said, "Make some money doing shingles and also go to the Shamrock Shuffle."


These three young men are not only using this break to relax and unwind from the stress of assignments. But they are also taking advantage of their free time and putting money in their pocket.

SPRANG BRAK!

Spring break is quickly approaching the Frostburg campus and the change in atmosphere is nearly palpable. On a rapid competition-fueled trip around campus assigned by Professor Duncan, I stopped to ask people their various plans for the much-needed vacation time.

The first person I ran into was sophomore political science major Taylor Johnson. She will be returning home to Waldorf, Maryland over break in addition to visiting Washington DC with her residence life staff. "We're going to go see some new museums that just opened up. Its a staff bonding trip because we actually like each other. We're all pretty excited about it!"

Sophomore Taylor Johnson

Next up was sophomore Brianna Wilson, an accounting major from Baltimore. Her plans were "kind of boring, I just have to register for classes next semester. I will be relaxing and taking a break, for real."

Grad student Pardeep Vemuganti

Sophomore Brianna Wilson

Chartwells Employee Wanda Payton

I then ran into a Moe's employee for Chartwells named Wanda Payton. She said she "[doesn't] have any plans right now, maybe I'll get my yard raked finally. I don't know."

Finally, I found a graduate student in computer science from India. His name was Pardeep Vemuganti and he seems particularly excited about his plans for the break. As soon as I asked him about it, he smiled a huge smile and said "I will be going to Kansas City for the break."

Clearly the break cannot come fast enough for FSU.