As we prepare for finals, transfers, graduation, or returning here for another semester, let’s take a moment to reflect on those things that make school an experience. First let’s remember those long lines during registration. It was then that many of us stood there saying things to ourselves like: “Why am I here?” “What’s taking… Continue reading School the sane insanity
Month: July 2011
Sleeping with books
Loitering. Have you ever wondered what it means to to loiter? Well, I have news for you. For example, loitering is when you go to the library and get comfortable in those nice, warm fabic chairs. There’s also the kind that two people can sit in at the same time. And when you sit in… Continue reading Sleeping with books
Unique Pajama Games to be held for Manipal Freshers!
We are excited to announce that THE University has decided to collaborate with ManipalBlog to revive a traditional University sports event, usually held at the beginning of every fresh semester! This event, was a rage in the Manipal of the 60’s and 70’s, but gradually died down because of increasing number of studious students who… Continue reading Unique Pajama Games to be held for Manipal Freshers!
Most Excuses Not Original
“I got snowed-in during a blizzard in Shimla and couldn’t make it back in time!” This excuse for absence is just one of the unique ones used by Manipal students. Another is “My friend got busted for possession of illegal drugs and I was afraid to go outside because I might get busted too.” “I… Continue reading Most Excuses Not Original
Hoogar Goes to America
Did you ever wonder what goes through turkeys’ minds around the fourth week of November? Well, Hoogar had, so Hoogar before joining Manipal, went out to Tom’s Turkey Tavern in Boyle Heights to get some opinions of how the fowl patrons there celebrate (or avoid) that most American of holidays. Thanksgiving. Understandably, many of the… Continue reading Hoogar Goes to America