Hello hello! I thought it would be fitting to dedicate this first blog post to introduce myself. My name is Laura, and I am a junior this year. I am from the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho, and love my hometown. I came to Gonzaga knowing virtually no one, nervous about leaving home, but most importantly, excited about my new beginnings and a Bulldog with my fellow Zags.

What can I tell you about Gonzaga? I could go into how amazing the academics are, the overwhelming participation in student life, or our amazing basketball team that I’m sure you know (or should know) about. And to be completely honest, I will most likely discuss some of these topics throughout my blogging this year. As amazing as all of these things are, I think we can sometimes forget why Gonzaga is so wonderful.

It’s the people.

Gonzaga is comprised of a unique blend of students and faculty, creating an environment unlike one I have ever experienced before. Coming to Gonzaga wasn’t simply beginning my college career; it was entering into a new family, people who I would come to depend on and love. Are Gonzaga’s academics stellar? Yes. Is our student life remarkable? Naturally. Is our basketball team, and Kennel for that matter, totally insane? Duh! But none of these important pieces of Gonzaga would even exist if it wasn’t for the students, faculty, staff, and alumni that make Gonzaga what it is, and preserves Gonzaga as the tradition it is to so many.

And that is what makes me proud to be a Zag.

Laura