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 A Night to Remember: Loyola's Bull & Oyster Event As I walked into Reitz Arena on the Loyola University campus, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nostalgia. The annual Bull & Oyster event, a beloved tradition among Loyola seniors and alumni, was in full swing. I was surrounded by friends I had made during my time at Loyola, and we were all ready to let loose and have a night to remember. As we made our way into the arena, the energy was palpable. The live music was pumping, and the crowd was already dancing and singing along to the catchy tunes. The atmosphere was electric, and I could feel the stress and anxiety of the upcoming semester melting away. But what really made the night special was the sense of community and camaraderie that filled the room. As a senior, I knew that this was my last real interaction with my friends before I started my chemotherapy treatment. It was a bittersweet moment, knowing that our time together was coming to an end, b...

  Johns Hopkins Pavilion III Undergoing my first round of chemotherapy at Johns Hopkins Pavilion III at Green Spring Station was an experience that I will never forget. While I had prepared myself mentally for what was to come, nothing could have fully captured the reality of those long, monotonous days spent in a room with just my parents for company. The experience, however, was made far more bearable by the incredible kindness of the nurses who attended to me with unwavering care and support. Their compassion and professionalism transformed what could have been a daunting process into something manageable, and for that, I will always be grateful. The Long Days in a Quiet Room The days at the infusion center were exceptionally long. Each morning, my parents and I arrived at Pavilion III, where we were ushered into a private room that would serve as our space for the day. The setup was simple—a recliner for me, chairs for my parents, and medical equipment that had become an unavoi...