Kenna's in Ireland!

Greetings from Ireland!!

    For those who may not know, my name is Jess Kenna. I am a senior at Hartwick this year and have been studying abroad at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland since September 2010. While I have been here I have seen many amazing places that most people can only dream of going. I have participated in many tourist type activities but also engaged in many local customs and traditions.

   Being an international student at UCC has opened many doors for me. I have had the opportunity to learn the native language of Ireland (yes they do speak English but they also speak Irish-Gaelic) as well as learn how to Irish step dance (which is actually a lot harder then expected!). Is the food good? YES! But there are only so many times you can eat ham, cabbage, and mashed potatos in one month. I have also experienced my first encounter with "pudding" as they call it. This is no jello pudding, this is actually a blood pudding made from intestine but nobody wants to hear that so they came up with this great cover of just "pudding." Thankfully I was warned and did not eat it!

 While studying at UCC I will also be researching for my senior capstone on the differences in prison densities between the United States and European countries. Taking the time out to travel to other countries has always been a dream of mine and while in Ireland I will be travelling to places such as Prague, Italy, and England.

  I will be returning to the good old United States in December of 2010 where I will have a short Christmas break and head right back up to Hartwick to start J-term and finish out my college lacrosse career in the spring of 2011!

Meet Freshman, Kiersten Racela!

Name: Kiersten Racela

Number: 4

Position: Defense

Major: ISP- Journalism

Hometown/High school:  Albany, NY/Shaker

Brothers or Sisters: Gregory, Ally, Carly

Favorites

Food: Steak

Color: Blue

Vacation Spot: Cape Cod

Sport Team: Yankees

Holiday: Christmas

Song: "Love the Way You Lie"

Animal: Monkey

State 3 random facts about yourself: READY, SET, GO…

- I am a texting fanatic.

- I love Orbit peppermint gum.

- Shopping is my favorite thing to do.

Meet Freshman, Brittany McCabe

Name: Brittany McCabe

Number: 7

Position: Attack/Midfield

Major: Biology

Hometown/High school:  Manorville, NY/ESM

Brothers or Sisters: Katie

Favorites

Food: Ice Cream

Color: Blue

Vacation Spot: Australia

Sport Team: Yankees

Holiday: Christmas

Song: “Jesse’s Girl” or “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing

Animal: Shark

State 3 random facts about yourself: READY, SET, GO…

-      - I scuba dive.

-        - I tore my ACL 3 times.

-        - I draw during my free time.

Fall Ball Tournament Recap

Fall Ball has finally came to a close this past Saturday and we are already feeling lost without lacrosse! Saturday was our fall ball play day and we traveled to Scranton, PA to take on Wilkes, Mount St. Mary’s, and Marywood University. The tournament was set up so each team played each other half-field 7v7 for 20 minutes. After we got all of our nerves out, we finally relaxed and played some sick lacrosse. We played 3 games and then braked for lunch (Thanks Mr. Zweigenhaft!). With food in our system and an hour of rest for our bodies, it was time to take on the 3 teams once again in a full field scrimmage. Even though there were no official stats, we played AWESOME for the first time together, scoring more goals than our opponents! Both coaches are extremely happy with everyone’s dedication, participation, and loyalty to the team during fall ball and are SO EXCITED for season to begin! TURN IT AROUND 2011!

Meet Freshman, MEG LUCE!

Name: Meg Luce

Number: 9

Position: Midfield

Major: Art

Hometown/High school: Saratoga Springs, NY/Saratoga Springs

Brothers or Sisters: Stephanie (17) and Victoria (11)

Favorites

Food: Sushi

Color: Purple

Vacation Spot: Beach

Sport Team: Yankees

Holiday: Christmas

Song: Conversation 16 by The National

Animal: Giraffe

State 3 random facts about yourself: READY, SET, GO…

- I love art.

- I love lax.

- I love shoes.

Meet FRESHMAN, ALI SISCO!

Name: Ali Sisco       

Number: 21

Position: Midfield

Major: undecided/nursing

Hometown/High school: South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick

Brothers or Sisters: Jen and Chris

Favorites

Food: Mac and Cheese

Color: Bright orange and green

Vacation Spot: Beach

Sport Team: Yankees/Giants

Holiday: Christmas

Song: Cooler Than Me – Mike Posner

Animal: Monkey

State 3 random facts about yourself: READY, SET, GO…

-       - I talk in my sleep

-       - Can't sleep without a fan blowing in my face

-       - LOVES CHOCOLATE!