Congrats to Classof2013

Maybe I'm late on the news, but I thought you were Seton Hall bound?  Congrats on picking St. John's!

Maybe I'm late on the news, but I thought you were Seton Hall bound?  Congrats on picking St. John's!

Oh man, I thought we would rid ourselves of this kid?    Good luck junior,congrats

Maybe I'm late on the news, but I thought you were Seton Hall bound?  Congrats on picking St. John's!

thanks.  honestly, i was really close to picking shu but i visited on sunday for admitted students day and it really impressed me.  and whenever i thought about college, stj was always in the back of my mind so i took that as a sign.  i decided stj 100% yesterday, and i should be sending in the deposit any day!

and marco, not yet. lol

I had the same kind of feeling with law schools. Thought I was going to go to fordham, but stj was in the back of my mind, had a great visit, and was the best decision I could have made. I hope st johns works out as well for you as it did for me (but better on the basketball court ha ha). 

Quote from: Tha Kid on April 20, 2009, 06:19:45 PM

Maybe I'm late on the news, but I thought you were Seton Hall bound?  Congrats on picking St. John's!

thanks.  honestly, i was really close to picking shu but i visited on sunday for admitted students day and it really impressed me.  and whenever i thought about college, stj was always in the back of my mind so i took that as a sign.  i decided stj 100% yesterday, and i should be sending in the deposit any day!

and marco, not yet. lol

CONGRATULATIONS, you are doing the big X proud..!!

Congrats... Are you planning on trying to work with the basketball team at all?  Manager? Journalist?

Congratulations, I knew that you would come to your senses and make the right choice!
Best of Luck!

Much praise.

Remember these days for they are truly glorious.

Sju gets flack for it's academics, but it's actually a pretty good school and significantly better than the Hall.

I loved my time at St. John's. I hope you do too, dude. Welcome to the family. 

thanks guys.  i really apperciate it.  i can't wait to get started.

and i'm planning on writing for the torch next year, so hopefully i can get some bball assignments (... i'll go easy on norm next year. i promise. lol)

thanks guys.  i really apperciate it.  i can't wait to get started.

and i'm planning on writing for the torch next year, so hopefully i can get some bball assignments (... i'll go easy on norm next year. i promise. lol)

I know from working at the student newspaper at Duke that often times the rookies do NOT get the bball assignments ha ha.  I don't know how competitive it is at St. John's but I was stuck to covering Durham Bulls baseball (which was awesome, actually was celebrating their title with them in the clubhouse with Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, etc.) and Duke Tennis.  Then I went abroad and gave it up when I knew I'd never get basketball.  My point here is - if you love journalism, you SHOULD stay on and cover lacrosse or whatever...bc you will rise to bball if your'e good and start as a frosh, and maybe the creator of Johnny Jungle could give you a writing assignment?  I don't know, I'm not offering for Dave, just thinkin aloud!  Sorry if I'm overstepping bounds!

Quote from: Classof2013 on April 21, 2009, 04:45:02 PM

thanks guys.  i really apperciate it.  i can't wait to get started.

and i'm planning on writing for the torch next year, so hopefully i can get some bball assignments (... i'll go easy on norm next year. i promise. lol)

I know from working at the student newspaper at Duke that often times the rookies do NOT get the bball assignments ha ha.  I don't know how competitive it is at St. John's but I was stuck to covering Durham Bulls baseball (which was awesome, actually was celebrating their title with them in the clubhouse with Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, etc.) and Duke Tennis.  Then I went abroad and gave it up when I knew I'd never get basketball.  My point here is - if you love journalism, you SHOULD stay on and cover lacrosse or whatever...bc you will rise to bball if your'e good and start as a frosh, and maybe the creator of Johnny Jungle could give you a writing assignment?  I don't know, I'm not offering for Dave, just thinkin aloud!  Sorry if I'm overstepping bounds!

He already did some writing for the site here. He's always welcome back too.

Quote from: Classof2013 on April 21, 2009, 04:45:02 PM

thanks guys.  i really apperciate it.  i can't wait to get started.

and i'm planning on writing for the torch next year, so hopefully i can get some bball assignments (... i'll go easy on norm next year. i promise. lol)

I know from working at the student newspaper at Duke that often times the rookies do NOT get the bball assignments ha ha.  I don't know how competitive it is at St. John's but I was stuck to covering Durham Bulls baseball (which was awesome, actually was celebrating their title with them in the clubhouse with Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, etc.) and Duke Tennis.  Then I went abroad and gave it up when I knew I'd never get basketball.  My point here is - if you love journalism, you SHOULD stay on and cover lacrosse or whatever...bc you will rise to bball if your'e good and start as a frosh, and maybe the creator of Johnny Jungle could give you a writing assignment?  I don't know, I'm not offering for Dave, just thinkin aloud!  Sorry if I'm overstepping bounds!

yeah i understand all of that.  i'll take anything they give me.  it is my major, so it'd be a great experience anyway.  i dont expect to get the flagship sport right away, but ya never know.  lol.  and also, i'll still be writing for the bball site i write for now, so i know i can do STJ bball games through that. 

i'm just torn on the idea of  enjoying the games as a student or always trying to go as a member of the media.  i know going to games as a student is a great opportunity and it's a time i won't be able to repeat.  but at the same time, journalism is such a competitive field.  any experience i can get is for the better.   

Quote from: Tha Kid on April 21, 2009, 05:13:47 PM

Quote from: Classof2013 on April 21, 2009, 04:45:02 PM

thanks guys.  i really apperciate it.  i can't wait to get started.

and i'm planning on writing for the torch next year, so hopefully i can get some bball assignments (... i'll go easy on norm next year. i promise. lol)

I know from working at the student newspaper at Duke that often times the rookies do NOT get the bball assignments ha ha.  I don't know how competitive it is at St. John's but I was stuck to covering Durham Bulls baseball (which was awesome, actually was celebrating their title with them in the clubhouse with Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, etc.) and Duke Tennis.  Then I went abroad and gave it up when I knew I'd never get basketball.  My point here is - if you love journalism, you SHOULD stay on and cover lacrosse or whatever...bc you will rise to bball if your'e good and start as a frosh, and maybe the creator of Johnny Jungle could give you a writing assignment?  I don't know, I'm not offering for Dave, just thinkin aloud!  Sorry if I'm overstepping bounds!

yeah i understand all of that.  i'll take anything they give me.  it is my major, so it'd be a great experience anyway.  i dont expect to get the flagship sport right away, but ya never know.  lol.  and also, i'll still be writing for the bball site i write for now, so i know i can do STJ bball games through that. 

i'm just torn on the idea of  enjoying the games as a student or always trying to go as a member of the media.  i know going to games as a student is a great opportunity and it's a time i won't be able to repeat.  but at the same time, journalism is such a competitive field.  any experience i can get is for the better.   

Dave, get this kid a T shirt and cut the sleeves off

yeah i understand all of that.  i'll take anything they give me.  it is my major, so it'd be a great experience anyway.  i dont expect to get the flagship sport right away, but ya never know.  lol.  and also, i'll still be writing for the bball site i write for now, so i know i can do STJ bball games through that. 

i'm just torn on the idea of  enjoying the games as a student or always trying to go as a member of the media.  i know going to games as a student is a great opportunity and it's a time i won't be able to repeat.  but at the same time, journalism is such a competitive field.  any experience i can get is for the better.   

And since I have always been very critical of your writing, I will generously offer to critique your articles Pro bono prior to publication!!!
Seriously, I occasionally read your material and your writing has improved since those days.

 

Quote from: Tha Kid on April 21, 2009, 05:13:47 PM

Quote from: Classof2013 on April 21, 2009, 04:45:02 PM

thanks guys.  i really apperciate it.  i can't wait to get started.

and i'm planning on writing for the torch next year, so hopefully i can get some bball assignments (... i'll go easy on norm next year. i promise. lol)

I know from working at the student newspaper at Duke that often times the rookies do NOT get the bball assignments ha ha.  I don't know how competitive it is at St. John's but I was stuck to covering Durham Bulls baseball (which was awesome, actually was celebrating their title with them in the clubhouse with Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, etc.) and Duke Tennis.  Then I went abroad and gave it up when I knew I'd never get basketball.  My point here is - if you love journalism, you SHOULD stay on and cover lacrosse or whatever...bc you will rise to bball if your'e good and start as a frosh, and maybe the creator of Johnny Jungle could give you a writing assignment?  I don't know, I'm not offering for Dave, just thinkin aloud!  Sorry if I'm overstepping bounds!

yeah i understand all of that.  i'll take anything they give me.  it is my major, so it'd be a great experience anyway.  i dont expect to get the flagship sport right away, but ya never know.  lol.  and also, i'll still be writing for the bball site i write for now, so i know i can do STJ bball games through that. 

i'm just torn on the idea of  enjoying the games as a student or always trying to go as a member of the media.  i know going to games as a student is a great opportunity and it's a time i won't be able to repeat.  but at the same time, journalism is such a competitive field.  any experience i can get is for the better.   

I wrote for the torch for a year.  They do a basketball preview, "Courtside," and you'll definately be able to get a player or two to preview your first year.  I covered volleyball as well. 

Congrats on your STJ decision.  My family was happier I transferred to St. John's than when I started at Cornell.  My only regret is not going to STJ law school the fall after I graduated.