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The End of an Era

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by Ryan Munns on May 3, 2013

There is one rule in the NBA that all teams should be aware of: father time never loses. He is undefeated and shall always stay that way. Some players can play until a late age and no one can play forever. One day you wake up and you’re just not as good as you once were. Suddenly you cannot do the things you used to a few years ago, even a few months ago. No one knows when it will happen, but it always does. It happened to the Celtics last week.

What Happened?

Going into the series against the New York Knicks, I had the utmost faith that the Boston Celtics would figure out a way to win. The Celtics are a team full of veteran presence and excel in the playoffs while the Knicks are, well… the New York Knicks. I trusted the combination of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry over the Knicks Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith. However, I was not able to foresee that both Pierce and Garnett would hit the wall. It seems like they were in the movie Space Jam and their talents were stolen by the little alien guys.

The Celtics dropped the first three games of the series to the Knicks, looking completely outclassed and over-matched in the process. Sunday they were able to give their fans one last hoorah at home winning their first, and likely only, game in the series. It was one final “give it all you’ve got” game in front of the loyal fans, but I do not expect to see this team return home for another game. New York is likely to close out the series at home on Wednesday and likely ending the Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett era here in Boston.

A Look Back

In light of what could be their last game as Celtics players here are some of the most memorable moments over the past six seasons. The original three year plan turned into a six year one and even though it seems to be the end, it will still be called a success.

 

What were some of your favorite moments from this year’s season?

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Balancing Work and Play

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by Ryan Munns on September 25, 2012

Every semester is a challenge in its own way, especially for freshmen students that are just figuring things out.  You have so much freedom and so many choices to make, but as a wise man once said: “with great power comes great responsibility.” It’s important to balance your schoolwork and your social life, but that’s easier said than done.

GO TO CLASS

I know how easy it is to make a habit out of sleeping through your 8AM class, but remember: you’re paying tuition for it! Skipping class is like pouring money down the drain… money that you’ll probably have to pay back later any way. Not only will attending class help to balance out your academic life, it will also give you a major GPA boost.

GET SOME REST

We all like to have fun; whether that means going out with your friends, playing the new video game you just blew your paycheck on all night, or maybe just being hyped up on caffeine. The bottom line is we all get crabby when we don’t sleep and it affects us on every level. Even though it may not always be the most fun option, it’s probably the smartest: get some sleep!

CALENDARS ARE A THING

Let’s face it: you simply cannot memorize all your due dates. Between schoolwork, your other job(s), school organizations and everything going on in your social life, there’s just no way you can remember everything in your head. You don’t want to be the one who wakes up at noon on Saturday and completely forgets he switched shifts with a friend last week. It sounds old school, but it might be a good idea to get a calendar. You can get a paper planner if you’re more of a physical person, or create a digital, customizable one using Excel or Google Docs.

USE YOUR RESOURCES

Here at BSU, we have a good amount of resources for every student. If you have a big math exam coming up, you should take a trip to Math Services located in the Academic Achievement Center of the Library. When 10-page paper is due and you don’t quite feel completely confident with it, then bring it to the Writing Studio (which is also in the AAC). Not to mention, there are tons of fellow students and grad assistants who tutor in their free time. Check the bulletin boards around campus for ads.

How do you guys stay on track during the school year? Have you ever had trouble staying focused?

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Lessons in Leadership: Don’t be a Dictator

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by ashleytwigg on March 23, 2012

Throughout high school and college, I have always been a “joiner”. I was involved in sports, clubs, and student council. I was an orientation leader and an active sorority member.  I am grateful for the countless memories I have made- but even more so for the many things I have learned.  Here is one valuable lesson on leadership people should follow no matter the situation.

Be a Leader, Not a Dictator:

My biggest gripe with “newfound” leaders is that sometimes when a little power comes into play, people seem to change. Please remember your peers, colleagues, teammates put you into this position because of who YOU are- not because they thought you would take the new title and run (like crazy) with it.

Those around you felt that you had the qualities it would take to represent them, lead them, and guide them. Chances are, they did not advocate for you because they hoped someday you would be ordering them around or chastising them.

People elect and choose leaders based on who they believe will do the best job. A leader should represent the whole- not try to RULE it. It is imperative to take on leadership roles with a sense of duty and responsibility. If those around you know you are taking it seriously, they will respect you for it. However, if people think you are taking the role to an uneccesary extreme, they will disregard what authority you do have and you will lose thier support. Instead of people understanding when you make a mistake, people will wait for the tyrant-like leaders to faulter.

Remain down to earth, personable and most importantly FAIR. If you act like a normal human being by admitting your shortcomings, putting in your utmost effort and remaining WHO you are, it makes it difficult for those around you to harshly judge.

I recommend ANYONE work hard to take on leadership roles. You will learn invaluable skills that you can take with you throughout life. Things will test your dedication and patience but that is what makes a stronger leader. If you make a conscious effort to remain the person that was “voted in” you will be successful.

 

What experiences have you had with good or bad leaders? What qualities do you think make a good leader? What qualities do you think make a bad leader?

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