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Academics

Thanksgiving and Finals Week are coming!

by Penny November 25, 2013

The thanksgiving break is coming, but that also means that our finals week is coming. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays in the United States, because it means family gathering. It’s like the Lunar Chinese New Year in Taiwan. However, it’s sad that the final week of the semester is coming as well. Therefore, [...]

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FBU ODK All the Way

by Carlyn November 18, 2013

All semester, some Fontbonne students have worked and looked forward to November 16. This day marked the Omicron Delta Kappa initiation. ODK consists of upper classmen that are ranked academically in the top third of students and have experience in a variety of campus organizations and leadership roles. This honors leadership society is new to [...]

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…I’m Going to See Where it Leads.

by Carly November 18, 2013

Don’t worry! I’m alive and well. It’s been a crazy semester, no doubt, but hands down it’s been the best of my undergrad career. I have so much to talk about! But here’s a quick run-down on the important things that have happened this semester: 1.) I finally, finally joined the cross country and track [...]

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Work Then Play

by Corie November 15, 2013

My favorite place to study is a place where I seem to be almost 24/7, THE LIBRARY! Its a place I can study and also relax. I am pretty known amongst the staff and I have fun talking to them and seeing them pretty much every day. I especially enjoy being at the library late [...]

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Advising Week

by Erika November 13, 2013

This past week was Advising Week. During this time, students meet with academic advisors to set up their upcoming semester class schedule. In addition, you are able to talk with your advisor about the current semester and your concerns about your academic standings. The advisors are able to help their students keep on track. For [...]

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More Fashion Fun

by Carlyn November 13, 2013

Once again, I was provided with an amazing opportunity, thanks to the fashion merchandising department here at Fontbonne. With my Advanced Apparel Production and Evaluation class, we visited a local fashion designers’ studio. His name is A.J. Thouvenot, and he was a competitor on Project Runway a few years ago (which is the only TV [...]

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like..the End of the Semester

by Conner November 11, 2013

That time of year has begun. The time of year when project deadlines creep up, schedules must be determined, you can count how many class periods you have left of the semester, and begin listening to Christmas music just a little early. It’s called the end of the semester, and it definitely came unexpectedly this [...]

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Where Did The Semester Go?!

by Corie November 8, 2013

Griffins! I cannot believe that it is almost Thanksgiving break and the semester is almost over! Trust me I am so glad. This semester has been really stressful and I am in need of a break and some family time. On my plate I have 18 credit hours, trying to have a social life, VP [...]

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Fonty Spirit Week

by Corie November 4, 2013

Griffins! Spirit week is finally here! The kick-off was the Candyland themed fall formal which was incredibly fun. I am glad that Fontbonne has spirit weeks because it is probably one of the things from high school that I miss. Everyone coming together to have some fun. Some events I am looking forward to are: [...]

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To you Bright-Eyed, Eager, College-Searching Girls

by Brooke October 29, 2013

I haven’t posted here in too long. I’ve gotten texts, emails, and Facebook messages asking me if I’m still blogging and I’ve responded the same every time: “Yes, I am. I’ve just been busy writing for other projects. Hopefully I can post relatively soon!” Soon is a relative term, but I know this post is [...]

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