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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Welcome to TheKirksvilleBeacon!

TheKirksvilleBeacon is a blog aimed to inform new students attending Truman State and A.T. Still universities on how to entertain themselves over the weekend. Kirksville is a small town, but it has a lot to offer for those that seek it. I'm one of those people that seek it.

Kirksville, MO: Not quite the "middle of nowhere"

I've only been a student at Truman for just over a year, but I've been very active in this time. I've joined several organizations, most namely Beta Theta Pi, which has given me connections to several junior and senior students. Through them I have learned countless ways that are sure to make your weekend a success.

So, each week I will find a fun and inexpensive way for you to spend the end of the week either in Kirksville or within two hours from it. Activities may range anywhere from site seeing to attending a festival. I will have a theme for each week like philanthropy or outdoors activities. Posts will be made every Thursdaynight by 8 and hopefully my reviews and suggestions will help you find something fun to do on your slower weekends.

Also, I would thoroughly enjoy reading any suggestions you may have that might be featured in future posts. Don't be afraid to submit your ideas.

This weeks theme is going to be nature, because it's neat! I want everyone to be able to take advantage of this last bit of beautiful weather we may be having here in Kirksville. See you on Thursday and here is a hint as to what might be included in this week's post.

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Bio

I'm a Sophomore at Truman State University studying Journalism and Marketing. I'm an active member of Beta Theta Pi, the Bike Co-Op, and last year I was a member of Missouri Hall Senate.

Last year I found that many of my fellow students could not keep themselves occupied over the weekends without movie marathons or excessive amounts of video games. I wanted more out of my weekends!

I've lived in small towns all my life, so I was used to having to actively seek entertainment rather than it being as readily accessible as it is in places like St. Louis and Kansas City. Eventually I also started to take advantage of the older members of the organizations I was in to get ideas and suggestions on how I may keep my friends and myself entertained. Being a member of the Missouri Hall Senate also helped as I got to participate in creating activities for over 400 students to do every other week.

After last year and this summer, I have plenty of ideas on how your weekends may be spent. The best part is that I keep finding more! I hope that most of the ideas I offer may be of as much help to you and your friends as it was to me!