RELAY - picture slideshow

Last Saturday, April 28^th marked Hofstra University’s 5^th annual Relay For life, drawing in more than 1300 participants. This was the most successful year yet, raising $104,000 for the American Cancer Society. The relay team and volunteers started setting up for the overnight event around noon on Saturday, not stopping until the intramural field was perfectly equipped with the stage, tents, sponsors, registration tables, and perfectly constructed purple bows around the perimeter. The event started at 7 and people from every corner of the Hofstra community came out to support. Greek life, sports teams, music groups, and individuals were all brought together for one night of remembrance, support, and hope. The relay started with an opening ceremony, featuring speakers giving a synopsis of the event, as well as some personal stories of their own battle with cancer. The relay itself got kicked off by a group of cancer survivors and their caregivers doing a lap around the field, and all other participants jumped in when their lap was completed. As you walk your lap, you pass countless tents of table sales by different organizations. For example, Delta Phi Epsilon had a bracelet station set up, where you add a bead every time you complete a lap, Sigma Delta Tau was selling homemade cake pops, and Sigma Pi had a moon bounce. Franchises such as Moe’s also had a table set up to sell their nachos and chips and salsa. Also lining the track were luminaria, purchased and decorated by individuals who wanted a way to honor either a cancer survivor, or someone who has passed.  At approximately 9:30 the luminaria ceremony began where multiple members of the Hofstra community spoke about how cancer had affected them, bringing the entire audience to tears. One really special moment was a video of Erin Willet, a Hofstra graduate and top 8 contestant on NBC’s The Voice who had performed on that very stage as a Senior last year. She spoke of how cancer has drastically changed her life since the last time she was here. Once the speakers were finished, it was time to light the luminaria and walk a lap in silence to honor those who have passed, are currently fighting, or have won their battle with cancer. After this the night continued with a more upbeat attitude, with musical performances by different singing groups, a zumba class, flash mobs, and also a beauty pageant competing for Mr. and Mrs. Hofstra. By the end of the night when $104,000 was raised, the Hofstra community was really brought together, and I think people really have a different appreciate for others whom they didn’t know they had something in common with. This event is only going to get bigger and stronger in the coming years! 

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Spring Break Slideshow whooo!

This is an entry all about my wild and crazy spring break i had here in Chester CT! Enjoy!




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Podcast Assignment #2

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Podcast

I'm sorry that the last two posts have been irrelevant, but they were assignments for class. Here's my latest ssignment...a podcast!

From Hollywood to Hofstra

How many nineteen year olds do you know have attended multiple Grammy Awards, the MTV awards, traveled the country, watched Celtics games court side, starred in their own TV show, but also attends classes here in Dempster? There's only one that I can think of, and that is none other than Christy Anderson.

From when she was born on September 3, 1992, in sunny LA, Christy has led quite the charmed life. Between her mom being a part of the pop sensation Salt n Pepa as DJ Spinderella and her father, Kenny Anderson, playing in the NBA for the Celtics and the Nets, she has had many opportunities that most kids don't have. For example, she would tag right along with mom as she toured the nation, while also being tutored since she wouldn't always be able to attend school. Who would choose elementary school over touring with superstars? Also as a child she tried her hand in many extra curricular activities such as karate, piano lessons, violin lessons, voice lessons, and ballet. Although she didn't stick with any of them, she still thinks them as a major part of her past.

Another crucial experience she's had is being given the opportunity to have her very own episode of My Super Sweet 16 on MTV. With certain connections in place, it was arranged for her to have 2 cameras follow her around for 4 months capturing every detail that went into planning her 80's themed birthday bash. While the thought of being in front of the camera was a bit intimidating, once she started the process she couldn't get enough of it. In fact, it inspired her to pursue her major of broadcast journalism.


After figuring out what she wanted her ultimate career to be, she decided to attend Hofstra University based on it's outstanding communications program. The hefty scholarship offered out didn't hurt either. Ideally becoming a court analyst is what Anderson is aiming for. Along with taking journalism classes and living in Dempster Hall like every other School of Communications student, Anderson is also a sister of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. After pledging Spring of 2011, she now holds the position of Social Chair, which requires getting in touch with other organizations and planning events for the rest of the sorority.

Throughout every things she's been through both in the past and present, Christy claims that her friends and support system have remained strong and right by her side. Who knows what else Ms. Anderson has up her sleeve, but you can bet that whatever she takes on next will certainly be a success.

A Day In The Life Of Christy Anderson - how to create a free slideshow

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Establishing shot of a flower

Long shot of girl looking at flower

Extreme close up of picking flower

Close up of smelling flower

Extreme long shot of walking away

Once upon a time, a beautiful flower was born on a warm March day. A lonely girl named Kara saw it, got excited, and decided she wanted to keep it. She picked it, smelled it, and they lived happily ever after!