Category Archives: 2011-12

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Shuffle Up and Deal

Posted on April 28, 2011 by marcus luther

Looking through all the posts, I really was surprised by the absence of any Residence Life perspectives (for those of you unfamiliar with the Puget Sound lingo, Residence Life basically equates to RAs). As there are over fifty RAs—or other … Continue reading →

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Studying in Friday Harbor

Posted on April 27, 2011 by mkrauszer

Since this blog is supposed to be about my “studying abroad”, here’s some of that. I am taking classes through the University of Washington in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. I am in three classes: invertebrate zoology, marine botany, … Continue reading →

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MUCUS and other wonders of the physical world

Posted on April 27, 2011 by mkrauszer

Re-inspired by a recent encounter with a stranded banana slug, I think it is finally time to bring to life a blog that I started in January. It’s time to tell the story of the advent of Mary Krauszer’s love … Continue reading →

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When You Give a Kid a Camera…

Posted on April 19, 2011 by marcus luther

And you thought this blog was going to be entirely about ASUPS? Well, I guess I gave you ample reason to believe that—but fear not! There are plenty (errr…at least a few) other things in my life worth posting on … Continue reading →

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Marine Biology Camp

Posted on April 18, 2011 by mkrauszer

Remember summers when you were a kid? I’m talking single digits. Morning cartoons, fruity cereal, chewable vitamins, no responsibility, no job. Nothing to do with your time but play outside or contemplate your belly button. You were so unoccupied, in fact, … Continue reading →

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Learning on the Go

Posted on April 13, 2011 by marcus luther

Spring Break was the first time it hit me. Spring Break began two days after our inauguration. Inauguration was incredible—both my parents came up, great food was served, President Thomas gave a unique introduction (you had to be there), thank-you’s … Continue reading →

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The Problem Child

Posted on April 8, 2011 by mkrauszer

In continuing my reflection on the Sea Education Association program that occupied the last three months of existence, let’s talk about the hard stuff. Abstractly, sailing a tall ship and doing science research in the tropical Atlantic sounds pretty ideal. … Continue reading →

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ASUPS leadership

Posted on April 6, 2011 by marcus luther

Hey everyone.  I’m new at this whole journaling/blogging thing, so please have a bit of patience while I get my bearings over the first few posts.  I’m not really a technology whiz, and you can confidently expect more than a … Continue reading →

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The BAMF and the Bosun

Posted on April 2, 2011 by mkrauszer

I think we should take a moment to reflect on all the badass stuff I did on a boat. I should also probably mention the five-day storm that left us hove-to and clinging to our lives for the greater part … Continue reading →

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My Time at SEA

Posted on March 30, 2011 by mkrauszer

As promised yesterday, some insights into my time at sea. The Good List: 1. As a general introduction to the overall theme of life aboard the Cramer, I offer you this shortcut. To translate anything from land-life to sea-life just … Continue reading →

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