As I mulled about the campus late Saturday evening, I contemplated about how I am involved in this place. I am involved, obviously through school and through classes but I feel I am connected more than just that. I am connected, I suppose, in spirit with this place. When everyone was excited for the game, I too was excited and when we lost in the last 30 seconds, everyone felt the effects. I reflect now upon these emotions and come to the conclusion that I don't really get worked up about things like this; maybe being in the epicenter of such an event, of being so connected to this place, I leeched the energy off those around me and made it my own, which I then gave back to the community. I also feel connected to the random people I pass walking around campus and I think this is because we are here, we are tied to this location, in a sense, we are neighbors.
I don't really think I make a physical place for anyone really. More of a emotional or mental place. A place where people want to be, a place for my friends to fit in, to feel welcome. We are this tightly knit group of people but we always welcome more into our folds, I suppose this sounds a bit cliche but I think it works well. It feels right to say it that way.
As for politics, I'm not really sure where I stand or how the system is set up. Obviously there's politics like the one during the game. Us versus Them, but its not always so clear cut. There are all these groups and clubs and circles that are all intertwined and connected in many different ways. Some are obvious connections while others are more subtle. One can never always tell.
I near the end of my walk and it leaves me with a sense of belonging and pride. I am happy to be here and be apart of what UNR stands for. We are the Wolf Pack.
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