Central Michigan University (super) senior.
Journalism (B.A.) major.
Media Design, Production and Technology minor.
Spanish concentration.
Future law student.
Reporting Intern for The Flint Journal, Mich.
Invisible Children. Journalism. Ice cream. Photography. Fashion. Organization. Books. Graphic design. Zebra print. Arts and crafts. Harry Potter. Decorations. Detroit Red Wings. Vegetarianism. Coffee. Dancing. Thank you's. Yoga. Quotes. Typography. Music. GOD.
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For anyone who doesn’t know, I’m a huge advocate of the non-profit Invisible Children, which works to end child soldiering in central East Africa.
As part of my on-campus involvement, I’ve been invited to attend a conference in March at The Hague- the International Criminal Court’s headquarters in the Netherlands.
As part of this conference, I’ve submitted a proposal for a research paper on child soldiering, something I’ve been working on with one of my close friends, who also supports Invisible Children. There’s a huge chance I’ll get to present my research at the actual International Criminal Court headquarters- a huge deal for me, since I want to study international criminal law post-undergrad.
I’m usually not one to be selfish and ask for money, but this is such a huge and incredible opportunity for me to present my research and spread the awareness of Invisible Children, and I’d be so absolutely grateful for any and all financial support I might receive.
Thank you all so much,
Randi Shaffer
This is my summer 2011 reading list, kind of. I’ve added a few more books throughout the fall, but I figured I’d repost it and ask for more suggestions as to what new novels I can put on my newly acquired Amazon Kindle Touch. Suggest away! (Note: Don’t suggest Harry Potter. I’ve already read all of them at least 9348579 times each. Also, don’t suggest Twilight if you value your health and sanity.)
The Killer Inside Me- Jim Thompson
Abandon- Meg Cabot
Elixir- Hilary Duff
Lunar Park- Bret Easton
Save Me- Lisa ScottolineWater for Elephants- Sara Gruen
The Eternal Ones- Kirsten MillerMy Name is Memory- Ann BrasharesThe Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire- Suzanne CollinsThe Mockingjay- Suzanne CollinsTuesdays with Morrie- Mitch Albom
The Poisonwood Bible- Barbara KingsolverThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time- Mark HaddonThe Glass Castle- Jeannette Walls
Stolen- Lucy ChristopherAirhead- Meg CabotBeing Nikki- Meg CabotRunaway- Meg CabotThe Pact- Jodi PicoultThe Forest of Hands and Teeth- Carrie RyanThe Dead-Tossed Waves- Carrie RyanThe Dark and Hollow Places- Carrie Ryan
Paint it Black- Janet Finch
Pretty Little Liars- Sara ShephardI Am Number Four- Pitticus LoreThe Perks of Being a Wallflower- Stephen Chbosky
The Power of Six- Pitticus Lore
Life of Pi- Yann Martel The Pledge- Kimberly Derting
Favorite professional sports team, ever. This made my life.
- A 100 percent tax deductible donation to Invisible Children
- The rose bracelet; Invisible Children
- iPhone headphones
- A Krochet Kids hat (preferably the Betty, in gray)
- A donation to Toys for Tots
I don’t know why people insist on buying into the horrible consumerism of America. I’d love donations to charity in my name and fair-trade gifts benefitting third-world countries so much more than I’d like another knick-knack, electronic gadget or set of beer pilsner glasses I’ll probably never use.
This is a story I wrote for The Grand Blanc News, a once-weekly paper published by The Flint Journal. It was posted online Dec. 14, and is scheduled to run in print Dec. 18. It was one of my favorites because the students were so passionate about their chosen cause of helping African families out of poverty, something I’m very passionate about as well.
You guys, Invisible Children is trying to raise A MILLION DOLLARS by the end of today. Please, help us out. Donate here! If you can’t donate, REBLOG! I promise, this is so much better than memes about Bennett or moving GIFs. I care about this organization more than I care about almost anything, and it would mean so much if you would help me reach my very high goal of $2,500 by December 15 to help promote peace in Central East Africa. Visit www.invisiblechildren.com for more info, and please, PLEASE consider donating! If you leave your address in the donation information, I will send you a handwritten thank you card!
RandiMShaffer (via partylikeajournalist)
Old baseball photos, Central Michigan University vs. someone. Spring of 2010, quite some time ago.
Tumblr, do me a favor.
Stop reblogging Harry Potter memes, pictures of guitar players, cute animal pictures and fancy moving GIF files for three seconds, and reblog this flier.
Invisible Children is a non-profit trying to end a 25-year-running war in Africa, where children are being abducted and forced to fight as soldiers.
This flier has links to websites where you can learn more, and DONATE. All (tax-deductible) donations go STRAIGHT to Invisible Children, where they will be used to help construct rescue teams for child soldiers and a radio tower for those without a 911 emergency system.
This is SO important. I’m begging you, please donate. If you’re not in a solid financial state to donate even a few dollars, at least reblog. Please, please, please.
Thank you, so much.
