tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83792206263140020972024-03-08T10:20:33.334-06:00From Encinitas, California to Ripon, WisconsinHello. My Name is Sara Sisco. I am a sophmore at Ripon College. My Major is Politics and Government. My Minor is National Security Studies. I am involved all over campus. and yes i really did move from southern california to wisconsin. if you have any questions please feel free to contact meSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-38929759904734655512009-02-23T09:36:00.003-06:002009-02-23T09:42:06.826-06:00a busy snowy weekendas always my weekend revolved around forensics, it was the wisconsin state tournament...we had a great time as always. i was very glad to be home saturday night so that i could have time on sunday to do homework, which i didnt make as much progress as i should have but i did make some.<br />i had RA processing last night which was acutally pretty fun. then i had some dinner, though i really would have liked mexican food, but there was a large obstacle with that, i live in Ripon. the downside of a small midwestern...<br />sarah and i watched the oscars last night, it was nice to acutally spend time with friends, considering i hadnt actually seen Sarah since thursday and it was sunday night.<br />looks like it will be a fun week, with a lovely admissions event at the end!<br />have a wonderful week<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-2152842825843370832009-02-19T09:42:00.001-06:002009-02-19T09:46:42.406-06:00COLDit was really cold this morning. i mean not negative numbers gosh my ears are still thawing. sometimes i dont know i think i should gone to a desert where its warm..but then i remeber how much i love ripon and i get over it. or i stay inside alot, mostly i stay inside.<br />it is a lovely thursday...im working today and doing some prep for my state tournament this weekend.<br />i have to write a few papers in the next week, but like the nerd i am, i am really excited to do all the research! COVERT OPERATIONS IN IRAN...maybe i shouldnt say that with all caps but i enjoy learning about it.<br />off to do some more work...Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-38370969223468516412009-02-13T09:19:00.000-06:002009-02-13T09:22:30.173-06:00LOVEFEST!!!!!!!today we leave for lovefest, our annual valentines tournament in the forensics world! i am so excited, not only because this weekend could make me qualified for nationals but because this tournament is so much fun!<br />it has been a long week but thats ok... i have 4 papers to write over the next few weeks. the topics should be interesting to research. one is on genocide in sudan, another on international law definitions and another on covert operations in Iran. i know that probably doesnt like much fun to most people but alas it is my major so i love the research and i think its pretty cool.<br />its going to cool down soon and probably snow again which is sad cus i have loved the warm weather...<br />happy valentines daySarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-15619946404630564902009-02-09T08:49:00.003-06:002009-02-09T08:52:20.521-06:00a warm wonderful weekendi cant believe im saying this, it felt like spring this weekend! all you needed to go outside was a sweatshirt.<br />i had a great weeeknd. i got on top of all my reading for my politics classes, wrote a paper, made a costume for lovefest and just had fun. sometimes i forget what it is like to have weeeknds all to myself. when im at home im an only child and i get lots of quiet time... its college now and its loud!!! but i love it.<br />i have decided to apply to be an RA in the fall. i think it would be a fun experience! plus its extra money to save for my trip to Russia next spring.<br />i think this week im going to get a jump start on my papers so i dont have to do them at the last mintue when im getting ready for a big tournament.<br />looking forward to a warm week!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-33185939299430917202009-02-04T16:16:00.002-06:002009-02-04T16:20:59.022-06:00sickits a sad day when i get sick, it seems to happen a lot this year...<div>today it is really cold and being sick with a cold is just no fun.</div><div>i'm really enjoying my classes, today in international law we discussed our philosophy on what international law should be. it made me understand where i stand on certain issues, i always love understanding my beliefs, i also love to cause trouble in class so i usually pick the minority position. </div><div>tomorrow is my crazy busy day. i work at the national forensic league, i have a meeting at work, a meeting with my coach, practice, work dinner, dems meeting, and a meeting with my team.</div><div>its a good thing im doing my homework tonight.</div><div> </div><div>:) </div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-16311567995315026482009-02-02T15:32:00.002-06:002009-02-02T15:35:25.915-06:00finally homeWe got home at a real hour this weekend, ten pm! the forensic tournament was a lot of fun, i spent time with some of the freshman girls and got to know them and it was awesome. <div>when i got home i found a tree branch in our room, it seems as though sarahs boyfriend cut it down and brought it home, now sarah would like to paint it. you just never know whats going to happen next.</div><div>today i have to read until class at 630... </div>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-84058240971718754902009-01-30T08:40:00.002-06:002009-01-30T08:46:04.467-06:00a lovely fridayits friday, finally. this week went some what slowly, of course it is the first full week of classes..that could be why.<br />this is going to be s tough semester reading wise, it takes about twenty minutes to read just about 5 pages in my introduction to international law text book. and thats just the first of four books. i am pretty sure that my favorite class is going to be US National Security Policy. that might be because its my minor :)<br />i am going to Illinois this weekend for yet a nother forensics tournament! if i do well (3rd place or higher) in one of my speeches im going to NATIONALS!!!! im also debuting a new speech this weekend. im not the nervous type but by golly im a little nervous.<br />i think ive determined my favorite time of day in ripon. now that i dont have an 8 am class, i come into work at 830 or 9 most days, everybody is either in class or still sleeping. and when the sun is shining and the wind isnt blowing to much, the way the snow has fallen or the trees are resting is just perfect. its like one of those calenders you would find in a bookstore with picturesque places.<br />last night my roomate sarah and i had a long discussion about whether or not she should shower in the morning or afternoon... those are the moments i love the non serious ridculous conversations right before bed<br />have a lovely weeknd<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-59507585304735361772009-01-27T12:50:00.002-06:002009-01-27T12:55:37.706-06:00New SemesterWell the new semester is finally under way. its a different semester than i have had before. during the day i only go to two academic classes, as i have a monday night class. I am excited about that one but not sure i have the attention span all the time. and this semester im trying something new by having an internship at the National Forensic League. its a little werid getting 4 credits without ever stepping foot in a class room but i am learning a lot.<br />the forensic season for me is going really well, i only need to place one more time and if i do i can go to nationals. i am really excited about the prospect of going to nationals!!!!<br />today was founders day a celebration of the founding of Ripon College, it was interesting though not really what i had expected, but thats half the fun of attending new events.<br />tomorrow is our first radio show of the semester! Hawks View News is at it again!<br /><br />its so cold today, i think my nose might fall off!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-24256676571690720162008-12-04T14:38:00.002-06:002008-12-04T14:42:29.875-06:00SNOW!!!o how i love the snow. actually i really do, when i am inside looking out the window it is really pretty and enjoyable. i have made it to the start of my 2nd winter, only falling once. and it was not even that bad.<br />i have not had a chance to update in a while. this semester has been totally crazy. i got really involved this year. i am on student senate, the ripon college dems (im now the president) the radio station, along with working...and o ya class.<br />i love being a politics major with all the things going on in the world, there is never a dull moment.<br />the best part of the year has probably been the radio show, hawks view news. we had an awesome election coverage and do a great show every week,<br />i work at the national forensic league now so i should probably get back to work...Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-43580917886389348042008-09-15T21:47:00.002-05:002008-09-15T21:51:31.927-05:00Back in towni am back in ripon! well i have been here for 3 1/2 weeks, and its great. i still live with my same roommate from last year, and we always have a good time. its amazing how fast summer turned into fall this year, i am hoping that soon we will have a few more warm days! i love all my new classes. especially fencing which my roommate and i are taking together. she likes to dance while we fence. i am working away at the first admissions event for the year, the first open house. i have to miss the actual event because i am going to Iowa for the first forensics tournament of the year! i cant wait for that, actually i can because there is so much work to be done! more later!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-31203868777808281092008-06-22T00:19:00.000-05:002008-06-22T00:20:55.065-05:00summer in the citywell im far from wisconsin right now, back in southern california and at 10:20pm at nights it is about 80 degrees, i would almost take freezing weather condidtions over this.<br />not going to post this summer except for once and a while to keep it active.<br />have a great summerSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-87494392108515453092008-04-19T19:40:00.002-05:002008-04-19T19:44:09.999-05:00wisconsin coaches association state tournament: FORENSICS!!!today was so long! i got up at 530 am so i could be outside ready to go at 6 am! we began setting up then! there were 1000 high school students from all over the state competing for state champion in 17 different speaking events... last night i judged the congress rounds which were interesting to say the least. to day i did errands and all sorts of other things. i really love being on the speech team because it is made up of so many wonderful people. it is also so nice to part of a community like forensics were everybody jsut gets along! it took voer 12 hours to complete the day but now im in my and showered. im exhausted but it was so much fun!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-53216304324555059782008-04-14T13:37:00.002-05:002008-04-14T13:40:25.057-05:00flip-flop season againthe snow is gone, the snow has melted, i could do a sing and dance. its a sunny 47degrees! im really happy! school is almost over and there is a lot to do, roughly 4 papers, 3 finals, a forensics tournament, an expo and packing! its been a great year!<br />today we are catching up on some gilmore girls and enjoying being comfy in our chairs, i think i shall go outside for a while and maybe hit up the gym!<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-13381750219194850722008-04-09T17:06:00.001-05:002008-04-09T17:08:20.241-05:00winter has come againok so this is getting sad and old. its cold again and it snowed yesterday luckily it all melted but still i want sunshine!!!!<br />for phonathon party yesterday there was a drawing for a custom bike designed and made by the college president; and i won im super excited about it and cant wait till the fall when i can ride it all over ripon!!!!!<br />heres to hoping the snow goes away<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-37411358175657102652008-04-07T19:28:00.000-05:002008-04-07T19:30:33.178-05:00the snow has finally melted!well its been a while but i have been really busy with school work and work in general. the snow has finally melted and i couldnt be happier! this weekend we went for walks and flew kites on the practices fields. my friend tore hers so she had to fly my kite instead but it was still fun! we only have 1 month left and though i love being here it will be nice to go home and see my family and friends for the summer!!<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-14598032715915504322008-03-14T19:36:00.002-05:002008-03-14T19:40:01.237-05:00hiking with the familyi love the sunshine! but i miss ripon. life at home is rather dull compared to ripon.<br />we went hiking this morning because it supposed to rain tommorrow! it was really pretty today but there were snakes so we had to turn around. the joys of living by the beach but also in a desert! cant wait to see my roommates on sundaySarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-80689929396285783412008-03-09T05:35:00.002-05:002008-03-09T05:42:49.104-05:00and its over...well im just about to leave nebraska from the district 4 national qualifying tournament for speech team. it was so much fun! it was an incredibly long weekend and i didnt qualify any of my events but thats ok becasuse i learned so much this year and have so many good ideas for next year. i love hanging out with my team we always have so much fun and there are always interesting stories to tell. we have two memebers of our team going to nationals in texas which is awesome!!!!<br />im now at the hotel by the omaha airport getting ready to go to the airport so i can go home. i miss my roommmates but im so excited to see my parents and my puppy!! and its warm at home, actually its in the 40's today here but its 70 at home!!<br />have a great weeks<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-38507807879093451852008-03-02T11:38:00.002-06:002008-03-02T11:43:38.527-06:00a truly magnificent weekendi love weekends where there is so much to do but i still have so much fun. friday night we saw the play down at rodman, it was long but really interesting and really good. then patty and i watched some gilmore girls.<br />i had practice all morning on saturday and i did some homework. it was a beautiful 25degrees so patty and i had some coffee vox and explored downtown. i love life here its totally different than the hustle of living in the suburbs of san diego. everyone is amazingly friendly i just love it.<br />OMG movies are only $5.50 here, at home its $10. it was great<br />today is homework day and i have so more practice!<br />have a great day!<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-40458954120708574492008-02-28T12:48:00.002-06:002008-02-28T12:52:59.941-06:00from current students to graduates of 1955last night was so much fun, i went with the alumni office to a hotel in milwaukee for an enriching lives, educating students event. there were alums from 1955 all the way until 2007. it was so much fun to meet alums from every generation and learn their ripon story. each persons story is so differnt.<br />i also love the staff we had a great time both at the event and in the car there and back. we learned lovely laffy taffy jokes from my boss eric and just laughed the whole time.<br />today tommorrow saturday and sunday are going to be a mix of craziness and fun. i have 3 practices today we have to get ready for our big tournament this next weekend!!! i have to write an english paper on langston huges, a politics paper on immigration, study for a politics, history and possibly a latin midterm.<br />but my friend patty and i are going to downtown saturday to eat ice cream and do some shopping. and on saturday night we are going to build a fort so she can stay over b/c my roommmate is in NY for the weekend!<br />enjoy the day<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-38476869597832334492008-02-26T09:21:00.002-06:002008-02-26T09:25:41.579-06:00just another tuesdaywell i have one week to get ready for my new speech, it seems like no time at all but i have so many meetings with my coaches that i know it will be fun when we go to nebraska next week! i dont have to work as much this week, but i am going with the alumni office to milwaukee tommorrow which will also be fun.<br />last night i wrote a history paper about the new deal, i love writing for that class because i learn more about history when i have to do research for the paper, it also helps me study for next weeks midterm.<br />its beautiful and sunny today!<br /><br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-32074523954300579112008-02-21T16:58:00.002-06:002008-02-21T17:01:45.706-06:00Day before the Day everybody comes!Lots of stuff had to be done this week for the admission office, we have twenty students coming to visit tommorrow on top of saturday being scholarship days! but the most exciting part of all of this is the my mommy is coming tommorrow night and staying till sunday! i cant wait to see what she thinks the weather that isnt 60 degrees! nothing else exciting going on, my roommates and i are going to a service for those who lost their lives at NIU on valentines day, it should be a nice time. its almost dinner, im off to watch i love lucy with my roommates <blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8379220626314002097.post-51109853660469426052008-02-20T16:30:00.001-06:002008-02-20T16:41:40.549-06:00Hey!hi, my name is Sara Sisco and i am a freshman at Ripon College. what will surprise you is that i have moved to Ripon Wisconsin from Encinitas California, a suburb of San Diego. YES!!! i know its a huge move but thats ok because, well simply put Ripon is an amazing place! my roommates are awesome people (all from wisconsin, so they love to laugh at me when im cold) and my classes are even better than i thought that they would be. i havent mentioned my major, but its politics and government! so you want to debate the issues, i would love to. i love anything to do with politics and the world as a whole. i am on the speech team which is a bunch of fun and i will update about that a bunch. i work in the admissions office as a tour guide and a visit coordinator and then in the alumni office calling alumni about donating money to our awesome college. ok probably one of the biggest adjustments was the weather, and let me tell you its cold, so if you love wearing your flip-flop about 360 days a year you will hate the weather but if you want change then come to ripon. though it isnt snowing right now there is probably almost 2 feet on the ground and its bitter cold but you get used to it. ok well i probably should go be a stellar student and do my homework!<br />saraSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05945228856461551104noreply@blogger.com0