Friday, October 13, 2006
An Hoosier's First Experience
When I approached the front entrance at 1am this morning with wide eyes, I experienced a case of goosebumps. I finally am here and seeing things for real. I have been reading and hungry for information from the Internet, which is so amazing. But it cannot compare with the feeling of seeing this in flesh.
The front entrance was blocked and guarded by shivering freshmens. They used a large grill as a bonfire. Theres ambudant of coffee and hot chocolate. I talked with some of the students there, and learned more of whats going on around the campus the past few hours.
Then I went and visited the "6th Avenue Gate" which was the place of most recent controversy with the metro police, but we regained control. It was good to see students sleeping, talking, warming up around the "bonfire", and fooling around with their skateboards. The main thing is that they are guarding that gate.
I have met several Hoosiers already in my first couple of hours already. I have delivered our message of love and support.
I then spent a few but precious minutes with my daughter Amanda. She is leaving at 4:15am with her volleyball team which will be playing in a tournament in New York.
Although it was around 3 am, I walked over and checked out the "Kendall Gate" and saw that it was safely guarded by sleeping and shivering students in tents.
Finally I left campus to try to grab a few winks, but managed only half of 40 winks.
Returned to campus at 7am, to find donuts, bagels, and most importantly hot coffee ready.
Wandering around and visited "MSSD Gate". Smaller group of students there but they are devoted to their duties there.
I am now back at the front enterance to experience my first rally. Some announcements will be made. Its possible that the Alumnis such as Tom Holcomb and myself will be given an opportunity to say a word or two.
More later...
Jay
The front entrance was blocked and guarded by shivering freshmens. They used a large grill as a bonfire. Theres ambudant of coffee and hot chocolate. I talked with some of the students there, and learned more of whats going on around the campus the past few hours.
Then I went and visited the "6th Avenue Gate" which was the place of most recent controversy with the metro police, but we regained control. It was good to see students sleeping, talking, warming up around the "bonfire", and fooling around with their skateboards. The main thing is that they are guarding that gate.
I have met several Hoosiers already in my first couple of hours already. I have delivered our message of love and support.
I then spent a few but precious minutes with my daughter Amanda. She is leaving at 4:15am with her volleyball team which will be playing in a tournament in New York.
Although it was around 3 am, I walked over and checked out the "Kendall Gate" and saw that it was safely guarded by sleeping and shivering students in tents.
Finally I left campus to try to grab a few winks, but managed only half of 40 winks.
Returned to campus at 7am, to find donuts, bagels, and most importantly hot coffee ready.
Wandering around and visited "MSSD Gate". Smaller group of students there but they are devoted to their duties there.
I am now back at the front enterance to experience my first rally. Some announcements will be made. Its possible that the Alumnis such as Tom Holcomb and myself will be given an opportunity to say a word or two.
More later...
Jay
# posted by Indy For FSSA! @ 10:09 AM 
