e mbark on a new adventure

h ello tri-campus community, We are so excited to be back on campus with all of you. With the start of a new school year, we can’t help but reflect on how amazing these past three years have been. We are so excited to be back in The b end: excited for new and old friendships, new classes and (for many of us) the football games!

Whether you are a freshman moving in for the first time or a senior moving in for the last time, we are sure you are feeling all of the feelings, from excitement to fear to nostalgia. We understand and have either been in your shoes before or are alongside you, going through the emotions of senior year.

c herish these feelings, as they are a sure sign that you are embarking on a new adventure. The start of every new year school year is a new adventure. d on’t be afraid to take chances and try new things. You have a roadmap already with a class schedule, but really it is all the times in between when you get to actually embark on the adventure that is your life. You are in control. Join the club that none of your other friends are in. s ay hi to the person in the dining hall or the person sitting to your left in class. n ever forget that life is what you make it. You have four incredibly short years here and whether you are a nervous first-year or an indenial senior, you have to make this adventure your own.

As the student leaders of s aint m ary’s c ollege, we are ready to welcome a new school

Aug. 16 year in the place that has quickly become our home. The Avenue is waiting to be walked down, the library is waiting to be studied in and b linkie is warming up. As a member of the tri-campus community, s aint m ary’s welcomes all students, and we look forward to seeing our campus full of life.

The energy is high at s aint m ary’s, and we are excited to share that with the tri-campus community.

Go b elles! Go Irish! Go s aints!

Scarlet Peters s aint m ary’s s tudent b ody President Hannah Kaczor s aint m ary’s s tudent b ody v ice President Aug. 15 happy Birthday: keep close tabs on your health, finances and legal matters. Precision and detail will make a difference in the outcome of such issues and bring positive results. use charm to get the attention you desire and the help you need to reach your target. Personal growth and self-improvement will pay off. Someone will be jealous or use temptation to lead you astray. know when to say no. your numbers are 4, 12, 18, 23, 30, 34, 42. gEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stifle your emotions, keep your plans to yourself and adjust your lifestyle to fit your needs. Taking on someone else’s fight will not solve your problems. Think before someone lures you in a direction that benefits them more than you. Make self-improvement a priority. lEO (July 23-Aug. 22): you’ve got the right idea but the wrong team. redesign your plans to fit the talent in the room or change your helpers to fulfill your original concept. Being a take-charge leader will ensure your success. Set standards and fulfill promises. vIrgO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): focus on how you want things to unfold, and make it happen. your perceptive determination will take you where you want to go and give you the platform to get others on board. Study information and educate others, and significant opportunities will transpire. lIBrA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Participation will lead to exciting connections, but don’t let it break the bank. Cap what you will spend or donate before you get involved. An opportunity is only good if it will get you where you want to go.

ArIES (March 21-April 19): Social events, personal growth and physical fitness are favored, but before you set your sights on something, evaluate the emotional, financial and material costs involved. Too much of anything will prove more harmful than good. Don’t let temptation and shortcuts take over.

TAuruS (April 20-May 20): Don’t jump for joy prematurely. There will be some ifs and buts to deal with before you get what you want. your persistence will pay off, so don’t get discouraged; giving your very best is essential to reach your goal.

CANCEr (June 21-July 22): Adjust your home to suit your needs. fuel your imagination and build a space specific to a pursuit that interests you. refuse to let outside interference redirect you from the things that are important to you. follow your heart and please yourself.

SCOrPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pay attention to what’s happening in the rearview mirror. Study the past, and you’ll make better decisions based on common sense and logistics. use your voice to inform others of the truth and possibilities. Make changes that propagate trust, loyalty and respect.

SAgITTArIuS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you see is what you get. Don’t believe everything you hear. Ask questions, go directly to the source and make decisions based on what you see and experience. Don’t be a follower. Change what’s necessary. Make personal improvement a priority.

CAPrICOrN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): you are sitting in a better position than anticipated. Strike while the iron is hot, but stay within budget. refuse to let someone you love or want to impress push you into something that will add stress or inconvenience to your daily routine.

AQuArIuS (Jan. 20-feb. 18): Assess partnerships and reset how you structure your life. Peace of mind comes from doing what’s best for you, not putting others first. focus on your achievements and protecting what’s important to you. Self-improvement will lead to good health and happiness.

PISCES (feb. 19-March 20): Don’t miss an opportunity because you are too afraid to move. look at your options, discuss your plans with an expert or someone you respect, and make changes that complement how you envision your life. It’s time to dump dead weight.

Birthday Baby: you are knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful. you are persistent and vigilant.