South Bend

The Dancer

by Weston Payne, Poetry and Lit Club

The Spanish dancer claps her feet,

swinging her hips to a lightning beat.

Left and right she moves with grace,

stylish clothes with a passionate face.

She stomps her feet on the ground,

creating a loud thunderous sound.

The flamingo dance is more than an act,

as the dancer arches her back.

The Spanish dancer claps her feet,

swinging her hips to a lightning beat.

Spring

By Ladifrog

Spring

Blue skies, the color of Easter eggs,

Daffodils, yellow as a noon sun,

New grass, waiting to be mowed the first time,

Robins returning to their nests after the long winter,

These are the signs that spring has arrived,

Mother Nature gives birth to beauty once again.

Spring Break and much more...

by ACLdragonfly

My goodness I can't believe how much time has passed since I last posted. I apologize for slacking off, however now I really have a few things to talk about. Let me start off with telling you all about my spring break. It was so wonderful being able to sit back and relax. Relaxing isn't something I get to do much, so I really enjoyed my time off school and even work; that's right I took time off work. The week was full of fun times with friends and family, and I got to go horseback riding practically everyday. I have been so busy that I haven't been able to ride my horse, I had forgotten how much I enjoyed going for a ride in the middle of the afternoon. Spring break was a great time to catch up on lost sleep, and I relearned to appreciate a quiet day around the house.

After spring break I started an intense job search. I was going to about three interviews a week and really just trying to find a job that will make this summer and the months to come go smoothly. I never thought that a job search could be so tiring. I would go to an interview and feel really good about it when I left and never get a call back. I went to an interview for a cleaning job in the area...and they actually called me back. I was so excited about it. They gave me the position and I was ready to work hard and get things accomplished. However, in the beginning they never told me that the hours weren't going to be consistent, and that I had to drive almost and hour each day. I'm sure some of you reading this can relate. I have a car, yes it's reliable, but there's always the possibility of something going wrong with it; especially if I'm having to drive an hour to and from work each day. Then there is the fact that I'm a poor college student. If I had the  money to fill my gas tank three times a week why in the world would I be looking for a better job?? Anyways, I worked for them a couple days and then realized the job wasn't cut out for me. It's rather unfortunate that it worked out that way, but I made a pros and cons list and the cons definitely outweighed the pros. So the job search continues. I know the right job will come around sometime soon, I just hope it's sooner then later. If any of you readers have or currently are going through something like this, just remember that things will always workout with time. I don't know how I've made it this far, but it's happening. I hope all of you have a great day!!!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SURVIVOR
A poem by Ivy Tech Student Stephanie A. Nicklas and read live on FOX28's Morning Show, Friday, April 6 by the author.

A "pony" ride
A scary, gentle side
A big secret
A silent cry
They didn't listen
It's NOT a lie
It makes me less
A life's a mess
I told
I'm STRONG
He's less
I'm more
SURVIVOR.

The YWCA of St. Joseph County will partner with the IU South Bend Social Action Project will host a community awareness program on women's issues on Friday, April 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Wiekamp 1001 on the IU South Bend campus, 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend.  The program will include a screening of the documentary NO! by filmmakter Aishah Shahidah Simmons, followed by an open mic poetry jam and other artistic expressions by local artists. This event is free and open to the public.  For more information contact the YWCA or the Ivy Tech Student Government Association.