I didn’t want to end without some parting words… It’s been a pleasure moderating SA these past two years. I started this site off of a gut feeling that I wanted and needed something like this around. I had no idea what exactly would come of it, but it became everything I hoped for and a lot more.

Really, though, you guys all made it happen yourselves- this site would be nothing without your contribution.

I know some people have problems with SA, which is why I’m still on the fence about continuing it. I don’t like reading that it ruins people’s day or makes them feel worse about VC. That is the exact opposite of the original intentions for the site. At the same time, I wanted a site like SA around at VC for my own personal reasons, and I think it helped me. I can see some continuing students feel the same, so it would be kind of shitty to end it just because I’m leaving. I was upset when Mads ended, and without SA or a similar site it will be a lot harder for all students to communicate immediately.

The other mod and I are going to decide over the summer, and students will find out if SA will come back or not ( possibly with some changes) in the beginning of next semester. If the site does continue, chosen mod applicant(s) will hear back some time in the summer. Whether or not SA comes back, I hope web-savvy students keep creating VC websites. They’re a nice way to connect everyone, help each other, drive each other crazy, let the administration know what’s up, etc etc… If anyone thinks they can make the next Mads or something totally different, plan it now and try it next semester. You have nothing to lose, and it can actually be a very cool learning experience.

Thanks for everything, VC. Stay awesome, even if a little more mainstream.

With love,

-SA

Hey

I care about you so much.

Thank you VC. These last 4 years were some of the best of my life! :D

I don’t want to be anxious anymore. I want to feel normal again.

Whoever stole everything out of the Main 2 South bathroom, what the hell? Why do you need 10 tubes of half used toothpaste? Thanks for at least having the decency to leave me my toothbrush and inhaler, but seriously, not cool.

Keep the toothpaste, floss, facewash etc, but please give my towel, bag, and cup back. I was going to use them again next year and I don’t want to buy new ones :(

Things are complicated on my end and I don’t even have any idea if you feel similarly, but I just wanted to say that, in spite of everything, I really did like you a little.

you’re an asshole and still i want you

i still love you. im heartbroken that you’re graduating and we can’t spend next yr together.

I love you so much. I can’t wait to see you again.

For whatever reason this week has reminded me, everywhere I turn and every time I listen to someone talk, why this school means so much to me. Thanks, guys, for being awesome.

Hoping to be the last post! ;-)

I’ve seen a lot of caps and gown on campus today. Is this a sign of a more mainstream VC to come? Discuss.

But in all seriousness, best of luck to all the grads, and here’s hoping SA returns next year to continue the legacy.

when will the commencement ceremony be posted online?

P’s graduation speech was amazing. I don’t know her. I just decided to check out the commencement webcast because someone posted the link on facebook. It was beautiful. Thank you.

Goodbye to all my friends who are graduating today. It’s been real.

I’m still curious about what’s going on between us. Maybe you’ll see this, maybe you won’t. But it would really suck if the intense eye contact we had all this year would just turn out to be mere coincidences, and all those times we talked to each other didn’t mean anything to you. Maybe next year won’t be so full of them. I should’ve asked you what was up when I had the chance.

If I sold you a mug in the Palmer gallery and you never got it I’m so sorry. I lost the IOU with your name on it! please send me your box number so I can refund you before I graduate. or send me a way to send you the mug!!!!

I don’t want to pack… I just want everything to appear in next year’s room :/

i’m sorry for what i did to you.

MY SHOULDER NEEDS TO POP SO BADLY

UUUUUURRRGHHGHGH

quitting cigarettes cold turkey is going to be the worst part of going back home.

I found a yellow, owl-shaped pin on the ta path. If it’s yours, I gave it to the CRC!

Christianity:

The belief that an invisible, cosmic, Jewish, zombie can make you live forever if you eat his flesh, drink his blood, and telepathically tell him you accept him as your Master, so that he will remove an evil force from your soul which was put there because a woman made from a rib was convinced by a talking snake to eat from a magical tree.

http://darrenhardy.success.com/2011/08/how-to-be-a-loser/

“How to be a loser:

Take it day by day. Don’t bother with setting goals, making plans and preparing. Just wake up each morning and figure out what you want to do then.

Seek comfort. Growth and progress requires work, stress and struggle. Forget it. Stay comfy instead.

Don’t believe in anything. It’s easier to be cynical. If you believe in something you’ll have to do something. It’s easier to point out what’s wrong with something. Then you’re off the hook.

Be heard. You have a voice—use it often. Be sure to tell your story, no matter who is talking and what the topic is.

Avoid failure. The best way to avoid pain, rejection and failure is to not try at all.

Sleep in. Hey, you don’t want to accomplish much anyway, you might as well sleep in. Let the early morning strivers clear out before waking.

Don’t let others mess you up. Just take care of No. 1. Family, friends and other relationship require effort, sacrifice, being inconvenienced and doing things and listening to things you don’t want to. Who needs that?

Be blameless. If you never step forward and take responsibility, then you can never be blamed.

Defend yourself. Your view and opinion should be protected in every instance. Don’t let something you disagree with go undefended. Prove yourself always.

Protect yourself. Keep your guard up. Trust no one. Love no one. Those you let in might hurt you. Keep a wall around your heart. It’s safer that way.

Expect to lose. If you expect it, you can’t be disappointed right? Don’t put yourself at risk by having high expectations. Expecting to win and for good things to happen puts pressure on you and makes you face self-doubt, angst and tension. Just surrender early. Then the pressure is off.”

http://thefabweb.com/42580/30-best-quotes-in-pictures-of-the-week-may-05th-to-may-12th-2012/attachment/42590/

You were the only one I didn’t say bye to. On some level I wanted to, but I know that everything between us is done. After what you did, I don’t see us ever being friends… Have fun on your horse all summer, and have a great life..

PLEASE DO NOT GET RID OF SAYANYTHING

has anyone ever gotten above an A- in a philosophy course at vc?? if so, with which prof?

I lost a small, white notebook. I think it says The Wasteland/summer on the front. I write everything in it. If anyone found it and could put it in box 3642 I would really appreciate it. I’m stupid

when do grades get posted?

can anyone recommend JYA programs for pre-med students? like health related ones I guess… without language reqs too!

MISSING: silver flask with a mustache on it, it was in the pocket of a gray sweatshirt that was taken from a TH party last weekend! The sweatshirt isn’t that big of a deal, but the flask has sentimental value and i would love it back. box 1419

STREAKING STREAKING STREAKING
that was the best.

Sorry guys, new posts later today! Shit happens… -SA

Because of a request, SA will actually be updated one more time this semester – on May 20th (graduation). During this week it won’t be updated, but you can all post whatever you want in the meantime and see it up next Sunday. Have a great senior week/first week of summer break.

Also if you have a strong opinion about whether or not SA should continue next year, send an email to sayaythingvc@gmail.com or post here with your reasoning if you haven’t already.

-SA

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I just want to LET LOOSE.

glad to know you only spent all that time with me just so you could fuck me. you suck

Peace and Love, my friends.

I just found out that one of my parents has cheated, and done other horrendous things. I have no more respect for them and I feel so lost. What should I do?

I found a set of keys/vcard on the way back from UpC tonight. They’re on a grey VC key-chain thing. Will turn them into the info desk first thing tomorrow morning!

you are beautiful, take care of your body and self
remember what you want to do, find more things you want to do
you want to draw, paint, tell stories, write, read books poetry stories, watch movies, make friends, deepen friendships
you want to stop and evaluate everything
you can talk to people, you want to talk to people, because that’s the only way to get to something deeper, meaningful
you want to find meaning
don’t be afraid to get hurt physically and emotionally
don’t be afraid to make mistakes, not yet
don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself, whoever cares enough doesn’t care
go to readings, art shows, spoken word, stand up comedy, improv
dance, not many things feel better than dancing
don’t be afraid to suck, at writing, at talking, at dancing, at stuff
but listen to people
you want to cook different things, new things
you want to eat an apple every day, or a peach
flirt, why not? it’s fun and harmless
don’t worry about finding the one
find new music, sometimes you forget
set yourself goals and deadlines, you want to achieve things
sometimes you read too much into things that make you miserable, when that happens, stop and go outside, dance, walk
stop daydreaming, it just leads you to disappointment later on
make friends, spend time with them, talk with them, life is friends

WHY IS THE LIBRARY SO LOUD????????? I could honestly go write at the Beech Tree and sound levels would be the same. But they have beer at least. No seriously. Everyone SHUT UP.

Is UpC still open? Those coookies man

There’s so much I want/need to say, but I’m not quite selfish enough to ask you to “have that talk” while we’re still working on finals! But I leave as soon as I’m done (Tuesday) and you’re staying for Senior Week, and I don’t know if we’ll ever get to it. I could just sweep it all under the rug and write this off as a loss, but I would much rather not have to go abroad without telling you (in person) that I’ve been in love with you this whole time!

(Anyways, don’t know why I’m mentioning this here, maybe someone else can relate? Good luck with finals, everyone! Almost there!)

I’ve had a crush on you all semester and after seeing you out last time, I’m pretty sure you’re a lesbian. But I don’t know for sure, and it’d be a shame to give up without even trying.

You’ve got such a cute smile, but I definitely don’t wanna be barking up the wrong tree…

I wasn’t asked to write a senior retrospective, even though I’ve spent the last three years losing sleep and sacrificing grades to do important things here. I know it’s not really significant in the long run, but it’s still a shitty feeling.

what do people consider a good gpa at vc? especially for people with majors in social sciences (poli sci or sociology for example)

Somebody on here was sharing that her brother is not coming to graduation…
To add to the not-so-uplifting topic of family graduation fails, here’s what happened to me.
My family are not coming to graduation. They live very very far, so they have some good reason. Ticket prices were not so much of a problem and they could have done it, but if they chose not to, I understand.
But that’s not all. If they only chose not to come, but still acted fairly supportive on the phone, that would be ok. But over the last few days, my mom has been calling, complaining about her life and crying to me on the phone. She is very isolated and pretty much treats me as her shrink. She has made my finals week into a stressful guilt trip. On the other hand, my dad never ever talks to me. Now would be a good time. Dad, give me a call, will you?
I am an emotional person; I want to help; I empathize fully and I’m doing all I can for my mom. But right now, I should really be thinking about my final papers and then senior week. My work is suffering because of this, let alone my ability to enjoy these last few days. I just wish I could stop feeling the sadness of the whole world stuck to me and let go and celebrate somehow.

ANY PIECES OF ADVICE (be it vc specific or not) THAT YOU WISHED YOU LEARNED EARLIER??

This time in one week, I’ll be packing up and getting out. So I guess the world will end? In which case, I’d like to spend my final hours with you, silly boy. I wish I could have been more honest with you from day one, but I’ve only got seven left now. I will not let you be my Unicorn.

#bonfirestreak

Dear VC,
I’ve enjoyed my four years here so much. Of course I have had bad days or semesters, there are people and aspects of the culture that I dislike. However, I can’t imagine a better place to have spent this time. Whatever happens after this, I feel that VC has allowed me to truly come into my own as a person; I have gained self confidence and made so many connections with other students, faculty, and staff. I feel that I have truly been given the tools I need to go wherever I need after this, and the foundation and curiosity to learn anything else.

Thank you so much.

The problems that arise through use of sayanything (procrastination, not talking about issues) are all things that taking sayanything away will not address. You will find new places to procrastinate with. You will continue to bottle up your feelings. The only way you will stop following these negative behaviors is through seeing their negative consequences and changing your ways because of the consequences.

haha nice

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T TURN IN ALL YOUR FINALS BY THE 15TH? I have 3 finals left (all written finals), and I only have like 2.5 days to do them all. If I don’t get them all in, do I just get a zero?

I am about to go out into that big scary world and I have no idea what I am going to do! I am both thrilled and fucking nervous about graduating in 7 days. I know that I am going to miss all of the quirky and supportive people I’ve met over the last 4 years. I suppose this is just a heartfelt goodbye to VC and the wonderful community that makes it what it is?

2 humble pieces of advice I wish I had learned earlier:
1. Try to pick a practical major, unless you don’t need to make a living after college. (What up, Econ & CompSci??)
2. You don’t want to always be that drunk mess. Trust me.

You have a girlfriend and I have a boyfriend. But I like you. And I think you like me too? and I have never been so confused in my life.

So my cousin just graduated from high school and is heading to college (not VC, a big midwestern college). He is a little awkward/shy and he has a girlfriend he is obsessed with who will be going to school 8 hours away from him.

I’m thinking for a graduation present I want to make him a list of things I wish I had known as a college freshman. Anddd I thought I would ask the SA community if they had any ideas to get me started

HEY EVERYONE. Is anyone with upper body strength still going to be here on Tuesday? If so, would such a person be willing to help me carry my fridge downstairs? My mom and I both have messed up hands, so we can’t lift the thing. We’d be willing to pay for your help! Respond here if you are interested and I guess leave a box number?

I don’t know what this is. I don’t know what I want it to be. But I think it might be something, and that makes me smile uncontrollably.

I’ve never posted on SayAnything before, but I’m graduating this year so…….I guess I just wanted to say ‘Thanks.’

I’ve managed to not only survive a semester of three different hospitalizations, a terrible break-up, two mental breakdowns, an eating disorder, and family issues, but actually kept my grades up and got a paying internship for this summer. Fuck everything that gets in my way–I got this. I can do this shit. I want to thank my friends for their support and look forward to dueling fate until I die. Never accept failure.

I have mixed feelings about SA. On one hand, it makes me hate VC. I’m a sad, surly freshman and seeing how petty, cruel and 4Chan-esque people here can get under the guise of anonymity hurts. I wonder how many posts are about me. Some of them relate to my life so much I reply as if they were about me, even though I know they can’t because it makes me feel better and people at VC hate to talk.

I’ve gotten into that mentality. Rather than air my feelings in the open, I passive-aggressively post here and hope the person in question can finally understand why I’m angry or distant or sad. I hate confronting my emotions and SA puts up a barrier between the two of us and I’m pretty sure I’m using it more often than is healthy.

At the same time, it is a useful tool to get one’s feelings out without having to confront someone whom it would be dangerous to do so. Sometimes group dynamics are hard and an anonymous forum is such a terrible draw. But, ultimately, I don’t know if the good outweighs the bad. I’m rather hoping it doesn’t come back, though. It’s a cancer, but I just keep coming back. I need to stop, because, while it’s useful sometimes, I always leave feeling worse.

I don’t want to go home.

VC. Thank You for Everything.

If you need help moving out as the semester comes to an end, you can Rent-a-Rower to assist you! It’s $15 an hour per rower. Transportation to a storage unit can also be provided for an extra fee of $20. Please e-mail vcrentarower@gmail.com if you are interested.

Dear whoever took my grey foldout sofa,

Hey, can I get that back? I know it was in the Lathrop basement/got moved to the 5th floor over the summer. I’m sure you thought, “Sweet free stuff!” But in reality it just didn’t get stored and I thought it was gonna be in the locked basement room until I got back to campus. Anyway, I’m graduating and the less furniture I have to buy the better. Also it’s not like you can have upholstered furniture anyway anymore. My box is 1587 should you feel in the mood for some good karma.

Is there a way we can have SA run like once a week? Or one hour a day? Then maybe it could still be around? Could we get VSA money to pay workers to do it?

“Our Joan of Arc”

Our last night on the beach the stars shoot more than on any other, and every time one flashes past we take three drinks and cheer with sheer ecstasy, our hearts swelling with so much love that growing pains set in; but while we laugh and drink and sing and kiss with buoyant tenderness, we remember him, too, in unexpected jolts, the stars darting one by one reminding us of a firework shot into the night too soon, sputtering into nothingness before the others have even been lit, and we grow somber recalling how he went; but I guess he longed to burn like that, to become our Joan of Arc, martyring himself for us that we might strive to live.

In Memory of MN – June 19, 2010

For the friends who will not be graduating with us and the loved ones who won’t be there to witness this next step of our life journeys.