First Week Down!!!

First week of school is done and out of the way! This past week has been fun, exciting, and even a little frightening. All in all I have to say I’m really glad to be back at ASU and see so many new faces and also recognize some familiar faces as well. The first week of school I find is always pretty cool. It gives me the chance to get back into the groove of things, preview what my classes are going to be like, and start preparing for the challenges ahead!

So far my classes seem to be pretty good. I love learning all types of new material and each of my classes brings something different to the table. I believe my most challenging class this semester will probably be Special Events Management. This class consists of learning about events and all the work that goes on behind the scenes. Although this will be a tough class I’m so excited! The subject alone is intriguing and on top of that, our class gets the chance to put on an event! As the semester progresses I will keep you updated on our class event project.

We are now in week two of the semester and the real work begins! I hope everyone is enjoying their classes so far and learning as much as they possibly can! Have a Great second week of school!



Lonni Summers

First Day of School

August 24th 2009. The day many of have either been looking forward to or dreading. Today was our first day back in school! When I was getting ready this morning, it didn’t really faze me that I was actually going back to college. I wasn’t quite in the mind set yet. My first two classes were on at the Tempe campus, and literally taking my first step on to campus, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I’M BACK IN SCHOOL! Walking around campus and seeing all the hustle and bustle put a smile on my face. In some weird way I actually missed school and the craziness that comes with it. Just being on campus put my brain on “school mode” and I was ready to go!

My first class consisted of about 150 students and all of us were crammed into a lecture hall. After that first class I met up with some friends and headed towards the ASU watering hole, aka the MU. My next class was science and that also consisted of about 150 students as well. It wasn’t all that bad and honestly I really don’t mind big class sizes. It gives me the chance to meet more people! I then had another break and hopped on the lightrail and headed towards the lovely Downtown Phoenix campus. Before I entered University Center I thought that it would be a little calmer than that Tempe campus. I was wrong. University Center was packed with students, chairs were occupied in the lobby, and more students were just kind of walking around. I then realized that many programs had moved to the Phoenix campus, and with the programs, also came the students. Not that I’m complaining or anything, it was just different! Seeing so many students at once in the University Center is a change of pace. I’m excited to see new faces here at the Downtown Phoenix campus!

Now that I’m back on campus it really made me realize that summer is over and a new semester has now begun. Now I must say goodbye to my summer days and summer nights and say hello to all nighters! With that being said, I hope to make this semester the best it can possibly be, both academically and socially. Here’s to making a great fall semester and I wish everyone the very Best of Luck!!!! Go Sun Devils!!!!



Lonni Summers

Skate! Roll! Bounce!

Music blaring out of the speakers, lights flashing, kids laughing, and three college students in the skate rink having a blast. That was how I spent my Wednesday night! My fellow StAR, Kirsten, and a good friend of mine named Reyna; all went to the Cardinals Kickoff Skate at Skateland. We dressed up in our Cardinals gear and got in for free. The only thing we had to pay for was our skate rentals which was only $2.

Although Skateland is usually associated with middle school kids, we three ASU students had so much fun! We skated, took a ton of pictures, played skating games, and even won prizes for answering trivia questions. I haven’t been to Skateland since I was in middle school, but just being there brought back fun memories of skating around with friends. I wasn’t as graceful on the skates this time around but thankfully I didn’t fall! If you are ever looking for something to do with friends one night, I highly suggest going to Skateland! Its fun, inexpensive, and also a good workout! I posted a few pictures of the fun so feel free to take a look! If you want more info about Skateland’s hours or events visit their website. Have an amazing day!

Lonni Summers

Fall Welcome!

After a long and relaxing summer, school is now a week away and it’s time to get all the preparation going for classes! Yay! Time to hit up the bookstore, get your textbooks, supplies, ASU gear, and even buy season tickets! For all new incoming students Fall Welcome is an excellent way to start getting pumped for this semester! Starting on Wednesday there will be different events and activities for everyone at ASU. If you are coming to the Downtown Phoenix Campus this semester this is a great time for you to come take a tour of the campus and learn more about it. Also on Friday you will also have the opportunity to meet with the COPP StARs!

Fall Welcome is the perfect time to meet some of your peers, socialize, and also see how awesome ASU actually is! One of the activities on Friday is climbing “A” Mountain and Whitewashing the “A”. I remember my Fall Welcome last year and that was one of my first memories of being a Sun Devil and it was great! It is one of the University’s longest traditions and you would be missing out if you didn’t do it! It is something you will never forget.

With school just around the corner it’s time for us to get stoked for an amazing semester! If you have any questions about Fall Welcome or you just want more info about the event and activities that will take place, take a look at the website. Have a Great day everyone!



Lonni Summers

Skate Free at Skateland!

Remember those fun field trips when you were in elementary and middle school? Remember how Skateland was like the best field trip ever!? Well, get ready to relive those awesome adolescent memories because Skateland is offering a great special. Thanks to azcentral.com I found that the Skateland located on Ray Road is having a Cardinals Kickoff Skate and on Aug 19th from 5:30 to 8:30. If you come dressed in Cardinals apparel it is free admission! Skate rentals cost $3 for rollerblades and $2 for regular skates, or if you have your own skates bring them in!

This a great deal for anyone looking for some FREE fun. Bring your family and friends, strap on some skates, and hit the skate rink! For more information about Cardinals Kickoff Skate or Skateland visit their website or call at 480-917-9444. Have a fantastic day!



Lonni Summers

Hurry 4 Curry

For lunch today I decided to go on a little food adventure. After hearing continuous raves from my fellow StAR Amyann, I decided to try this place called Hurry 4 Curry. It is located in the Arizona Center right by the movie theater. When you first walk into this restaurant it’s small but cozy and really busy! The menu changes from day to day and the daily options are located on a TV screen. To order your food, you walk up to one of two touch screens and order what you want. Then the cooks whip it up and call your order. I was only there for a few minutes and their service is very fast. Even though it’s Indian “fast food”, the flavors are amazing! I ordered the Butter Chicken with a side of Basmati Rice and the flavors were great! The portions are just right and after eating I felt full but not over stuffed. This is great place to get really good food really fast. Also it’s a good way to try some new foods and expand your taste buds! If you want more info about Hurry 4 Curry and the amazing food they serve visit their website, or better yet just go there and order some food! Have a Flavorful day everyone!



Lonni Summers

Need a Mini Vacation?

While surfing around on azcentral.com I came across some pretty sweet hotel deals. If you’re an Arizona resident and you need some time to get away from it all then you might want to look into some of these local hotel deals.

The first of three deals is at a hotel called Aloft. This hotel is offering a special package for Arizona residents through September 7th. Rooms there will only cost $69 a night and in addition to that guest will receive about $70 in discounts for different activities around the Valley. Some of these discounts include $25 off a Sunrise or Sunset tour of Tempe Town Lake, $30 off a 50 minute massage at Massage Envy, and even $18 off a race package at the F-1 Race Factory. This hotel deal is really great and is full of different activities to fill your time. The Aloft hotel itself is amazing and located just a few minutes away from Downtown Tempe and the Tempe Marketplace. For info about the hotel take a look at their website. For reservations call 480-621-3300

The second deal listed was through hotels.com. If you book three nights or more through their website, guests will receive a $55 prepaid gas card! Hotels.com has so many options and choices when booking a hotel so you’re sure to find one that fits your needs!

The last hotel offer is through the Hampton Inn and Suites in Surprise, AZ. They are offering a deal called “It’s a Dry Heat” package. This package includes a room with two queen sized which cost $89 a night or you can choose a studio suite with either a king sized bed or two queen sized bed which cost $109 a night. On your stay there you will also receive a lunch sized cooler with bottled water, sunscreen, and trail mix, all of which you can use to get out into the great outdoors!

These are just a few summer deals I found but I am sure there are plenty more! If you want to have a little mini vacation right before school starts, try booking a hotel in the Valley and having a ton of fun right in the Valley of the Sun! Have a fun filled day!!!


Lonni Summers

Fall Frenzy 09!!!!!

So I know it’s a month away but I’m SO EXCITED for Fall Frenzy! For those of you who are asking yourself “What is Fall Frenzy?” well I have the answer for you! Fall Frenzy is three whole days of music and fun. From September 18th to the 20th there will be a ton of different bands performing and each day there is a new line up. Along with awesome music all day long there will be a bunch of different activities, attractions, and food! From water slides, a gaming center, and even a Ferris wheel, there is something for you to do.

I am attending the September 19th concert where Blink 182 will be performing! I am so stoked for this concert I can’t even contain myself! The bands performing that day will be Authority Zero, Anberlin, Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, Fall Out Boy, and Blink 182. If that wasn’t enough, I just found out today that Asher Roth will be performing and other acts will be added pretty soon!

This festival of music will be completely AMAZING! I highly suggest purchasing tickets to this event. Don’t miss out on all the fun! For more information about Fall Frenzy or where to buy tickets visit the website. Hope this blog got some of you amped up for Fall Frenzy! Have an Awesome Day!!!


Lonni Summers