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Volume CXXXII, Number 16 |
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OLC's Fun in the Snow
CECILY UPTON
COLUMNIST
This week, a story shall be told-a story of fun, fun in the snow. Once upon a time a young Bowdoin student, let's call him Maniel Diller, was contemplating his options for weekend activities on a snowy Friday. His winter thus far had been cold and dreary, with little fresh outdoor air to strengthen the character.
"Hmm…I could sleep all day, then maybe see a theatrical production. But I sleep at night, not during the day. Whatever is there to do to cure my winter blues?" Then, a thought struck him like an avalanche roaring down the mountain. Thoughts of snow consumed him. How could it not, as the white stuff covered everything in sight?
"Instead of damning this snow and this weather, why not celebrate it?" Maniel thought. However, poor Maniel had no idea how to enjoy this fluffy, ethereal white substance, being from St. Louis and all. Luckily for him, the Bowdoin Outing Club was full of ingenious leaders, who recognized the inherent need for students to play in the snow.
For all those who lacked an outlet, the Bowdoin Outing Club created "Fun in the Snow."
Whatever young Maniel wanted to do, he could. The Bowdoin Outing Club had thought of everything. He went sledding, he sculpted snow, he participated in ridiculous relay races, and when his playtime was through, a roaring fire and a big mug of hot chocolate greeted him at the Outdoor Leadership Center. What a glorious day.
Does this sound like fun to you? Well, Maniel's reality can be yours this Saturday, as the Outing Club sponsors the first ever campus-wide Fun in the Snow day.
Starting at around 10:30 a.m., students, faculty, and staff, are welcome to come and participate in a day of creativity and merriment centered on the stuff we love to hate: snow. Also this weekend, there will be a trip to the cabin, for further fun in the snow and a snowshoeing trip to Tumbledown Mountain.
Next week, be sure to attend Monday night's poetry reading, Poems from the Wild Earth, by Gary Lawless. The fireside reading will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Leadership Center.
Mr. Lawless' poems have been described as "amazing" by our very own, highly-discriminating Stacy Kirschner. Stacy also describes him as very passionate and involved in his poetry and the environment, which shines through in his readings. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served, so don't miss it!
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