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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Community Service Event: Boston Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
As promised, here's a photo montage of EC Lax helping out on the Esplanade for Boston's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The walk was a great success and the team had a beautiful day for their efforts. They even managed to have a little fun, too...
Monday, October 22, 2012
The Amazing Adventures of Krystie and Mack!
We hope everyone's weekend was enjoyable and fall-like. The weather was mild for Boston Octobers, but no complaining here. This week's post marks the introduction of a little log being kept by two of our world-traveling juniors, attacker Mackenzie Johnson and captain and defender Krystie Zoch. We'll let them do most of the talking here - enjoy!
Hallo (ß that’s hello in
Dutch), everyone!!! As most of you already know, Mackenzie and I are spending
our fall semester in Well, The Netherlands. We get to live in a beautiful
castle and travel every weekend. We have been meeting a ton of new people and
visiting a ton of different places! We are living it large over here in the
Netherlands. There are even two moats!
To say the least, we feel like princesses. The castle is in a small town called
Well. And when we say small, we mean small. But once our travel weekends end,
coming back to a small town is a nice break. We basically have classes Monday
through Thursdays and then you have Friday (sometimes Thursdays if you get out
early enough) through Sunday to travel anywhere you’d like. Even though we have
only been here for about three weeks, we are already in love with everything!
The
next weekend, Mackenzie and I spent a romantic get-away/our honeymoon together
in Barcelona, Spain. Of course, with our luck, it rained the entire weekend.
But you guys know us; we made the most of it. The beaches were lovely
(regardless of the lack of sun), and the nightlife is so much fun! They have
the most interesting clubs and bars! We went to this one bar where the prices
of the drinks follow the stock market. We had a blast!
Last
weekend, we spent about three days in Edinburgh, Scotland. The city contains a lot
of history and a lot of haunted myths. The first day we toured Edinburgh and
went to the National Museum. We also ate lunch in the same café that J.K
Rowling wrote Harry Potter! The café was called The Elephant House. It was so
adorable and had the best baked potatoes ever. The second day was
more adventurous. A group of us hiked up to Arthur’s Seat (they say it’s a
hill…. don’t fall for it). It was a rough two hour hike in boots, jeans, and
sweaters, but we survived. The hill/mountain looked over the ocean and the
entire city of Edinburgh. The hike was well worth it, the view was the most
beautiful thing we have ever seen.
Hallo (ß that’s hello in
Dutch), everyone!!! As most of you already know, Mackenzie and I are spending
our fall semester in Well, The Netherlands. We get to live in a beautiful
castle and travel every weekend. We have been meeting a ton of new people and
visiting a ton of different places! We are living it large over here in the
Netherlands. There are even two moats!
To say the least, we feel like princesses. The castle is in a small town called
Well. And when we say small, we mean small. But once our travel weekends end,
coming back to a small town is a nice break. We basically have classes Monday
through Thursdays and then you have Friday (sometimes Thursdays if you get out
early enough) through Sunday to travel anywhere you’d like. Even though we have
only been here for about three weeks, we are already in love with everything!
On our first travel weekend, Emerson
brought the program to Amsterdam. The city was absolutely beautiful! There are
canals and BIKES everywhere. Beware when/if you go to Amsterdam….. the bikers
will kill you- we repeat- will kill you. They don’t stop for anybody. The first
week we were in The Netherlands we were explained that Dutch people cherish
bikes more than they cherish God.
The
next weekend, Mackenzie and I spent a romantic get-away/our honeymoon together
in Barcelona, Spain. Of course, with our luck, it rained the entire weekend.
But you guys know us; we made the most of it. The beaches were lovely
(regardless of the lack of sun), and the nightlife is so much fun! They have
the most interesting clubs and bars! We went to this one bar where the prices
of the drinks follow the stock market. We had a blast!
Last
weekend, we spent about three days in Edinburgh, Scotland. The city contains a lot
of history and a lot of haunted myths. The first day we toured Edinburgh and
went to the National Museum. We also ate lunch in the same café that J.K
Rowling wrote Harry Potter! The café was called The Elephant House. It was so
adorable and had the best baked potatoes ever. The second day was
more adventurous. A group of us hiked up to Arthur’s Seat (they say it’s a
hill…. don’t fall for it). It was a rough two hour hike in boots, jeans, and
sweaters, but we survived. The hill/mountain looked over the ocean and the
entire city of Edinburgh. The hike was well worth it, the view was the most
beautiful thing we have ever seen. 
This upcoming weekend, we are headed to Poland!
Wish us luck, and we’ll be blogging again soon! Miss you allll xox
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Fall Play Day Re-Cap and Boston Making Strides Walk
Hi Everyone!
Emerson Lacrosse was everywhere this weekend. We started the weekend volunteering for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston. The walk was held on Sunday October, 14th, but since we were going to be in Fitchburg for our play day, we put our efforts towards prep work on Saturday. The team spent the afternoon putting together snack boxes for all of the walkers at the Charles River Esplanade. We'll have some pictures soon, but you can check out more about the event held nationwide here.
This past Sunday's play-day at Fitchburg State was a HUGE success for EC Lax. The team started off strong and finished the day 4-0! Our offense clicked on some awesome connections while the defense was a strong unit all day, anchored by a great performance in the net by VK the GK! All in all it left us excited and energized about what's to come. February is less than four months away!
A big thank you to the parents who were able to make it out to Fitchburg and to Emily Saeger, our team photographer!
Emerson Lacrosse was everywhere this weekend. We started the weekend volunteering for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston. The walk was held on Sunday October, 14th, but since we were going to be in Fitchburg for our play day, we put our efforts towards prep work on Saturday. The team spent the afternoon putting together snack boxes for all of the walkers at the Charles River Esplanade. We'll have some pictures soon, but you can check out more about the event held nationwide here.
This past Sunday's play-day at Fitchburg State was a HUGE success for EC Lax. The team started off strong and finished the day 4-0! Our offense clicked on some awesome connections while the defense was a strong unit all day, anchored by a great performance in the net by VK the GK! All in all it left us excited and energized about what's to come. February is less than four months away!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Fall Play Day October 14th
UPDATE: Fall Play Day Schedule has been changed. We will now be playing 4 30 minute games instead of 5 20 minute games, beginning at 11:10AM. We still hope to see as many of our fans as can make it!.
11:10- 11:40
FSU V Emerson
12:55 - 1:25
Salem State V Emerson
1:30 -2:00
Emerson V. Mt.Ida
2:40 - 3:10
Emerson V. Umass Lowell
Come see how our hard work this fall has paid off on Sunday, and check back in with the blog next week to read about the adventures of some our Juniors abroad!
11:10- 11:40
FSU V Emerson
12:55 - 1:25
Salem State V Emerson
1:30 -2:00
Emerson V. Mt.Ida
2:40 - 3:10
Emerson V. Umass Lowell
Come see how our hard work this fall has paid off on Sunday, and check back in with the blog next week to read about the adventures of some our Juniors abroad!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
New Assistant Coach: Amanda Burns
As of tomorrow at 9AM, we will be through our first official week of Fall Ball! Early morning practices and late night lifting sessions are all part of what makes a championship team, and the Lions are out to prove it!
As promised, we are happy to introduce our new assistant coach, Amanda Burns. Amanda is a 2012 graduate of Fitchburg State, where she was a three time All Conference Attacker/Midfielder and holds the All-Time Scoring record for the Falcons. She graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and will work with the Attack this season. Get to know a little bit more about Amanda below:
What are you most excited for in joining the EC W. Lax team?
I am most excited for simply getting started. I can’t wait to get practices going and share my knowledge of lacrosse with the team. I have played for a number of teams and coaches over 10 years, but I am excited to actually be a coach. I think I can teach the ladies of the Emerson Women’s Lacrosse team a large number of plays and skills, and prepare them for higher competition.
What's your best lacrosse memory?
My most favorite lacrosse memory was in my junior year at Fitchburg State University. That year, we made the playoffs but lost to a team by only one goal. Even though we lost, we had a reason to celebrate. That team was said to win by ten points, but we had them stressing out until the last second. That loss felt like a win for us, I have never seen the team happier than that. That year, I also had the best year of lacrosse in my career and was noticed in a national magazine, The New England Lacrosse Journal.
What is your degree from Fitchburg in?
At Fitchburg State University, I majored in Exercise and Sport Science. I learned to integrate anatomy, physiology, physics, psychology and the learning theory to describe and explain the responses and adaptations to exercise and training. I can apply that knowledge to enhance physical potential for health, sport, and in rehabilitation. I chose to follow the fitness management track which required me to take classes in business administration which helped me decide that coaching was something I really wanted to get into.
What kinds of hobbies or activities do you do in your free time?
In my free time I am very into social networking. I also enjoy reading and listening to music. In the summer I am always lounging around either by the pool or at the beach with a good book, constantly running, exercising, and I absolutely love barbequing. This time a year I get fall fever. I am always looking for friends to go apple picking, pumpkin picking, and costume shopping. During the winter I love to go snowboarding. If I am not home or working, you can find me on the mountain.
What kind of music do you listen to?
I listen to all different types of music, but mostly mainstream pop, rock, R&B and a little bit of country. In the car, you would find me listening to Kiss 108, Jam’n, or Mix. I am always on iTunes looking for new music and burning new CDs to listen to in the car. No matter where I am I always have my iPod on me.
What are your favorite things about Boston?
Growing up in the suburbs, I have always loved the city of Boston. My friends and I would hop on the T whenever we had free time and walk around the city. We would see shows, concerts, go to the Aquarium, restaurants, and always hit the main shopping areas like Faneuil Hall. Boston Common was always one of my favorite places to go, which makes working for Emerson College a perfect location for me. On weekends you would always find my friends and I either in the North End or at the Seaport.
As promised, we are happy to introduce our new assistant coach, Amanda Burns. Amanda is a 2012 graduate of Fitchburg State, where she was a three time All Conference Attacker/Midfielder and holds the All-Time Scoring record for the Falcons. She graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and will work with the Attack this season. Get to know a little bit more about Amanda below:
What are you most excited for in joining the EC W. Lax team?
I am most excited for simply getting started. I can’t wait to get practices going and share my knowledge of lacrosse with the team. I have played for a number of teams and coaches over 10 years, but I am excited to actually be a coach. I think I can teach the ladies of the Emerson Women’s Lacrosse team a large number of plays and skills, and prepare them for higher competition.
What's your best lacrosse memory?
My most favorite lacrosse memory was in my junior year at Fitchburg State University. That year, we made the playoffs but lost to a team by only one goal. Even though we lost, we had a reason to celebrate. That team was said to win by ten points, but we had them stressing out until the last second. That loss felt like a win for us, I have never seen the team happier than that. That year, I also had the best year of lacrosse in my career and was noticed in a national magazine, The New England Lacrosse Journal.
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| Feature on Amanda in the New England Lacrosse Journal, 2011 |
At Fitchburg State University, I majored in Exercise and Sport Science. I learned to integrate anatomy, physiology, physics, psychology and the learning theory to describe and explain the responses and adaptations to exercise and training. I can apply that knowledge to enhance physical potential for health, sport, and in rehabilitation. I chose to follow the fitness management track which required me to take classes in business administration which helped me decide that coaching was something I really wanted to get into.
In my free time I am very into social networking. I also enjoy reading and listening to music. In the summer I am always lounging around either by the pool or at the beach with a good book, constantly running, exercising, and I absolutely love barbequing. This time a year I get fall fever. I am always looking for friends to go apple picking, pumpkin picking, and costume shopping. During the winter I love to go snowboarding. If I am not home or working, you can find me on the mountain.
I listen to all different types of music, but mostly mainstream pop, rock, R&B and a little bit of country. In the car, you would find me listening to Kiss 108, Jam’n, or Mix. I am always on iTunes looking for new music and burning new CDs to listen to in the car. No matter where I am I always have my iPod on me.
What are your favorite things about Boston?
Growing up in the suburbs, I have always loved the city of Boston. My friends and I would hop on the T whenever we had free time and walk around the city. We would see shows, concerts, go to the Aquarium, restaurants, and always hit the main shopping areas like Faneuil Hall. Boston Common was always one of my favorite places to go, which makes working for Emerson College a perfect location for me. On weekends you would always find my friends and I either in the North End or at the Seaport.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Fall 2013 Back in Action!
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update on how things are going with EC Lax since the team has been back on campus. We had our first team meeting this past Friday and we are ready to get down to the business of winning a GNAC Championship in 2013! The training schedules are out and our first team lift is set for Wednesday. We are looking to get after it in the weight room this fall!
Here's a quick pic snapped of some laxers as they anxiously awaited their NCAA Compliance meeting.
This week marks our first full official week of classes. Our team goal for the semester is to achieve a 3.5 team GPA - a lofty one but we are confident that with some hard work, the great minds that make up the Emerson Women's Lacrosse team can achieve anything!
We are proud of our four Emerson Soccer players and their great 3-0 start this season! Check out the splash our freshmen are making and how well Junior Captain Casey Jablonski is holding down the defense. Come out on September 15th to support them in their next home game against Albertus. 1PM at Rotch Field.
We also have a new member of our staff to introduce. Be on the lookout for a post in the coming week!
Just a quick update on how things are going with EC Lax since the team has been back on campus. We had our first team meeting this past Friday and we are ready to get down to the business of winning a GNAC Championship in 2013! The training schedules are out and our first team lift is set for Wednesday. We are looking to get after it in the weight room this fall!
Here's a quick pic snapped of some laxers as they anxiously awaited their NCAA Compliance meeting.
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| Some of the team ready for a photo-op. |
This week marks our first full official week of classes. Our team goal for the semester is to achieve a 3.5 team GPA - a lofty one but we are confident that with some hard work, the great minds that make up the Emerson Women's Lacrosse team can achieve anything!
We are proud of our four Emerson Soccer players and their great 3-0 start this season! Check out the splash our freshmen are making and how well Junior Captain Casey Jablonski is holding down the defense. Come out on September 15th to support them in their next home game against Albertus. 1PM at Rotch Field.
We also have a new member of our staff to introduce. Be on the lookout for a post in the coming week!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Alex Corrado's Summer in Mass
The countdown is on! 10 more days until Orientation and Move-In Day begin! I think I'm almost ready for Boylston Street to get much busier. Not much going on here; we are in the quiet before the storm phase. The Fall Ball schedule is just about finalized and should be ready in the next couple of days. The journey to the 2013 season begins in just a few short weeks. Until then, relax and soak up these last days of August - we have a lot of work ahead of us!
This week we're hearing about the (summer) life and times of Junior Attacker Alex Corrado. She's sold designer shoes, hit the beach, and become a master guacamole chef. All without leaving the state!
What's your favorite summer hobby/activity while you're home in Chestnut Hill?
Alex: My favorite hobby while I'm at home is probably making guacamole. Not only is it my favorite snack but I've gotten pretty darn good at making it. I also enjoy going for runs around the Boston College reservoir while simultaneously trying to sneak peaks of the BC male athletes' preseason practices as I run past the practice fields.
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| Yum! |
Describe a typical day at work.
Alex: A typical day at work begins with me arriving through the employee entrance of Nordstrom looking fabulous, as always. I then descend the escalator and head over to the Men's Shoe department. I stash my phone and wallet in the stock room and then go say whats up to my fellow Men's Shoes salesmen. Sometimes, I'll have a stock assignment where I have to straighten sections of shoes but mostly we just mess around on the sales floor until customers start arriving. Then it is my job to wait on people and provide "exceptional customer service" while trying to get them into the best (and hopefully most expensive ;) ) option for what they're looking for. I get paid on commission so its all about the $$$$. One of the highlights of my summer was selling the most expensive shoe on our floor to a customer. It was a gorgeous Prada wingtip that costs $720. The best part of my job (besides the discount of course) is that my brother Nick works in the Women's Shoe department right next to me. This summer we've gotten to carpool together on the weekends and we always have fun messing with each other and passing off husband and wife customers to each other.
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| Alex and her bro |
Alex: I didn't get to leave the state at all this summer, except to go to Connecticut for a days with my mom to check out one of her projects but I did make it down to Cape Cod quite a few times.
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| Beach time |
Alex: There are definitely a lot more tourists than during the school year and more humidity but other than that I didn't notice too many changes.
Did you pay much attention to the Olympics and Massachusetts' own Aly Raisman? What what was your favorite Olympic event/events?
Alex: I watched the Olympics religiously when it was on. I was completely consumed by it! Aly Raisman actually lives in the next town over from me so I was really excited when I heard about her. Actually, her uncle came to Nordstrom and bought four or five pairs of shoes from my friend a couple days before the Olympics started and was raving about Aly and how excited he was. I can't pick just one event so I'll say all my favorites: beach volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, sprinting and freestyle wrestling.
Have you gotten the chance to hang out with any other EC Laxers this summer?
Alex: Yes!! Many of the times I went down to the Cape I stayed with Maggie! I also had lunch with Emily early on in the summer and I had dinner with Brittany a couple weeks ago. And of course, Megan and I have had a few visits as well. But I miss everyone dearly and can't wait to see them!!!
Where are you living this year and with who?
Alex: This year I'm living on campus in the Colonial with three of my really good friends Alicia, Brittany and Shannon. Getting the four of us together in a suite was quite the accomplishment.
What are you most looking forward to about Junior year?
Alex: I'm really looking forward to two of my classes that I'm taking this year (Social Media Marketing and Political Thought), getting to see all of my friends again (ESPECIALLY THE TEAM) and just being back in Boston <3.
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