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Grace Nanney

On Pace with Grace: Episode 1

March 20, 2018 by Grace Nanney

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MCL Podcast: “Go There” Episode 1

February 6, 2018 by Grace Nanney

Grace and Sophie invite you to “Go There” with them as they tackle issues that concern first year students at Vanderbilt. In this premiere episode they discuss the topic of first year culture at Vanderbilt. Real students delivering real talk….they “go there”.

Filed Under: Podcasts

MCL Top 5: Ways to De-Stress Before Finals

November 27, 2017 by Grace Nanney

  1. Grab a cup of coffee at Three Brothers Coffee

With their stylish interior perfect for prime relaxation and stress relief, Three Brothers Coffee is a great place to start your destress journey. Located at 2813 West End Avenue, three brothers is a quick walk from main campus. They have an assortment of tasty foods and drinks to choose from, and you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Chill out at three brothers, and if you’re super stressed it can double as a perfect study spot as well!

  1. Get a free massage at the Center for Student Wellbeing

The Center for Student Wellbeing offers free massages every monday from 3:30-5:30 pm. Walk on over and indulge yourself in a quick massage that will recharge you immediately. On top of that, the Center for Student Wellbeing also offers weekly yoga on Monday’s from 2-3 pm. And, if you aren’t sure how to study for finals, the center also offers academic advising to help you with any academic needs you may have. These services are included in your student tuition, so take advantage of these wonderfully rejuvenating opportunities.

  1. Go to the mud lounge at O.liv Body Bar

Take a study break, grab a couple of your closest friends, and prepare for an experience you will not forget. Located in East Nashville, O.liv Body Bar offers an array of spa treatments. But, the mud lounge is the focal point of the whole spa. As the only mud lounge in Tennessee, this room offers a truly unique experience. The mud lounge specifically allows for you to choose out of three different mud treatments and lets you put as much or as little mud on your own body as you please. Each mud possesses a different healing property, and when paired together leaves your body completely revitalized. This is something that everyone should take advantage of while in Nashville.

  1. Meditation at One Dharma Nashville

One Dharma Nashville will allow you to dig deep into your inner soul to face your stress head on. One Dharma will walk you through the whole process of meditation and will teach you exactly how to meditate the right way. They offer sessions on mindfulness and meditation, both of which are scientifically proven to help you destress and come to terms with your inner anxieties, like the impending doom of finals. 

  1. Play with puppies at Love at First Sight! Adoption Center

What better way to destress than to play with some adorable puppies? The Love at First Sight Adoption Center allows for you to play with the puppies that they have up for adoption. Each puppy is barely a few months old and filled with love and joy to bring happiness back into your heart while dealing with the stress of finals. Puppies are always the answer to any problem you may have, so go check out Love at First Sight.

Filed Under: MCL Top Five

MCL Top 5: Reasons to Come to the Swim Meet this Saturday

October 30, 2017 by Grace Nanney

5 reasons why you should come to the swim meet this Saturday, November 4th, at 1:00 pm in Centennial Sportsplex:

  1. There are 7 freshmen on the team

Have you been meaning to support your fellow freshmen more? Do you want to cultivate a more supportive community within the class of 2021? Well, the swim team has 7 whole freshmen that you can come support this saturday. These girls are legit, and will for sure put on a show for y’all. All 7 of them will actually swim in the meet, so you should go check out their true athletic prowess.

  1. First 100 Fans Get Free Nike Dri-Fit Shirts

If the freshmen aren’t incentive enough for you to come, show up early and you are guaranteed a free shirt. Now, these aren’t just any free shirts, these are the real deal nike dri-fit t-shirts. These shirts will last and keep you comfortable for years to come. This swim meet will continue to pay off if you get one of these shirts.

  1. The Location is Unbeatable

Located roughly 0.7 miles from the football stadium, come directly to the swim meet from the football game. The football game starts at 11 am, and the swim meet starts at 1 pm. The football team will be winning by enough at 1 pm for you to be able to walk directly over to the swim meet without missing anything important. If you’re looking for a whole day of fun, the swim meet is the logical next step for you to take after the football game.

  1. It’s relatively short

This meet is only going to last an hour and a half. If you have things you need to do later in the afternoon, do not worry because the meet will be over by the time your next obligation occurs. The whole thing is action packed and super exciting. It’ll be the best hour and a half of your whole life.

  1. The Swimmers are Nice People

Honestly, if these other reasons did not entice you, just come to the meet because the swimmers are nice people that deserve some support. It’s the first home swim meet of the year and it’d be sick to have a big crowd. They wake up at ungodly times on a daily basis and put in hours of work every week. Do something nice for some of the coolest people I have ever known and come chill at the swim meet.

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MCL Top 5: Things to do on Halloweekend

October 23, 2017 by Grace Nanney

  1. Honeysuckle Hill Farm

Located roughly 31 minutes from Vanderbilt, Honeysuckle Hill Farm is worth the drive. Wander the 7 Acre Corn Maze, and look for gold in the Gemstone Mine. Then, mosey on over to the Pumpkin Cannon and Pumpkin Blaster to watch pumpkins shoot through the sky. After that, check out the Zip Line and maybe even go on a hayride. End the day over at the Pumpkin Patch to find the perfect pumpkin to spice up your dorm.

  1. Boo at the Zoo

Dress up in your best costume and head over to the Nashville Zoo for a day full of fun! Walk around the zoo and find candy and cool stories at every corner. Presented by The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial, this event is worth every penny. While this event may be advertised as more of a children’s event, you can make the day your own and have a blast checking out all that the Nashville Zoo has to offer.

  1. Halloween in the Park

Check out Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville, Tennessee for an afternoon filled with dancing and fun. On Saturday September 28th from 3-5 pm, there will be a live DJ, games, a costume contest, and more! There will also be tons of food available for purchase ranging from popcorn to sno cones. If you’re bored this Saturday afternoon, this is a must-see!

  1. Hermitage Ghost Tours

Engulf yourself in the rich American history of the Hermitage while exploring a truly mystifying ghost tour at the same time. Get an exclusive look at the Hermitage mansion, check out Andrew Jackson’s tomb stone, and learn all about the ghosts and spirits that haunt this famous property. Only 25 people are allowed on each tour, which makes the stories even more intimate and terrifying.

  1. THE GLOW: A Jack O’Lantern Experience

This event will truly leave you blown away. With over 5,000 hand carved pumpkins carved into different famous figures, beautiful landscapes, and awesome structures, this is a truly amazing Nashville experience. Walk through the ⅓ of a mile long jack o’lantern trail and prepare to see pumpkins like you’ve never seen before. This is a truly unique experience that everyone in the Nashville area should check out.

Filed Under: MCL Top Five

MCL Top 5: Nashville Haunted Houses

October 16, 2017 by Grace Nanney

5. Dead Land Scream Park

Located just outside of Nashville (Lebanon), these haunted woods are worth the extra drive. Choose from three unique terrifying experiences– The Curse, The Portal, and The Crypt. Each with it’s own interesting backstory, the plotlines and multitude of different experiences that can arise from Dead Land is what sets it apart from the other attractions on this list.

4. Creepy Hollow Haunted Woods

Creepy Hollow is the perfect place for those who don’t get a kick out of blood and gore. Creepy Hollow is an indoor/outdoor haunted experience that will leave you breathless. Their focus is on creating scary scenarios and situations that develop over time. You will go from being trapped in a creepy old barn to wandering the darkness of the Creepy Hollow woods. This multidimensional aspect of the woods is what makes it so scary.

3. Devil’s Dungeon

The self proclaimed “Most controversial and intense halloween attraction” in Nashville, Devil’s Dungeon will without a doubt shake you to your core. They have over 20,000 square feet of space for you to explore, and “the scares are gruesome, graphic, and ‘in your face.’” Be prepared to meet the devil himself at this truly terrifying haunted house.

2. Nashville Nightmare

With four separate haunted houses within its 50,000 square feet of space, Nashville Nightmare is sure to provide hours of truly terrifying scares. Going into its 7th season, Nashville Nightmare recruits Nashville’s top acting talents to bring you the most realistic and horrifying experience possible. USA Today’s Readers Choice Awards ranked it the #1 haunted house in the nation, and this attraction will not disappoint.

1. Bell Witch Cave

If you’re looking for a real paranormal experience that will haunt your dreams for years to come, Bell Witch Cave is the place to go. The Bell Witch is an actual paranormal spirit that has been documented as one of the most vicious spirits in history. Tour a replica of the Bell Family Cabin, which is where the Bell Witch haunted the Bell family during the 1800’s, and creep inside the cave where the Bell Witch is now said to reside. During the month of October, you can also attend candlelit tours and haunted hayrides. This historic landmark is truly the scariest encounter you could possibly have in the Nashville area.

Filed Under: MCL Top Five

Pedestrian Questions Episode 2: Meal Periods

September 5, 2017 by Grace Nanney

Freshmen explain the timing of the meal periods used to monitor when students can eat and use meal swipes.

Filed Under: Video, Video Features

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