In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we here at The Observer wanted to spread a little holiday cheer of our own by giving you, our stressed out, overworked and under- rested student readers, 12 reasons why we should all be thankful to be at Boston College during this wonderful time of year.
1.) Leftover Eagle Bucks: The remaining money left on our cards after purchasing a pletho- ra of textbooks at the beginning of the semester can conveniently be used to purchase BC-themed gifts for all of our loved ones back home. What better way to tell Mom and Dad you love them then to purchase their Christ- mas gifts with their money?
2.) REACT Shoe and Clothing Drive: Speaking of giv-ing, when you are in the process of cleaning out your dorm rooms in preparation for our four-week break, why not take a little time to pick out clothing and shoes you no longer want and donate them to this organization, which helps victims of human trafficking in the Boston area? With four donation sites on campus, there is no reason why we all cannot easily donate an item or two to help this great cause.
3.) Free Coffee during Study Days: With meal plans running low and the French Press Café no longer in business, we can all be grateful for the much-anticipated free coffee available in some dining halls on campus during study days.
4.) Holiday Eggnog Drinks in Hillside: Unlike the afore- mentioned free coffee, sipping on one of the Eggnog lattes in Hillside is guaranteed to serve as a pleasant reminder that we only have a few short weeks left on campus before a long and much-needed vacation at home for the holidays.
5.) Performances on Campus: The close of each semester always showcases the best in the artistic and creative performing arts groups on campus. High lights of this month include the Dance Ensemble’s Seven, The Heightsmen’s Fall Café, and the BC Chorale and Symphony’s collaborative Christmas concert.
6.) Friendly Faces: Whether they are the eager and enthusiastic Dance Ensemble girls in the Quad, a friend who just aced a major exam, or the lovely cashiers in Lyons, spotting the happy faces in the midst of all the end-of-semester chaos never fails to bring a smile to the mouths of the rest of the stressed-out masses.
7.) Campus Christmas Tree Lighting: Without a tree, it just does not feel like Christmas is upon us. Thanks to UGBC, we were fortunate enough to experience a little holiday magic with the tree-lighting ceremony last Tuesday that featured hot cocoa, festive treats, and an appearance by Santa himself.
8.) Music for Mark: Although the football season has ended, we honored Mark Her- zlich’s battle with cancer during this 9.4 hour fundraiser that featured performances from several musical groups on campus, Ayla Brown from American Idol, and everyone’s favorite piano man, Denny Carr. Through this event, we were also able to honor the true meaning of the season by donating to Uplifting Athletes.
9.) Sleigh Rides: Just having our first significant snowfall of the year in Chestnut Hill this past week, Sunday afternoon’s sleigh rides were by far the most unique and festive way to expe- rience our beautiful campus that this newspaper has ever seen.
10.) Studying Abroad: I think I speak for all of us when I say that I am really, really look- ing forward to having a break from BC over the holidays. For many of our juniors, this break will be extended somewhat when they spend next semester studying abroad. We hope they all have exciting and enriching adventures. Bon voyage! Adiós! Haben Sie eine gute Zeit!
11.) Ice Skating in Conte: As college students, we are all about the free stuff. Perhaps the most popular of these are the two nights of ice skating in Con- te Forum, sponsored by Nights on the Heights. Whether you are skating savvy or spend the majority of your ice time holding onto the sides, free ice skating is definitely one of the most fun and convenient ways to en- joy a break from our studies.
12.) The Saint Thomas More Society: As the child of a librarian, I cannot help but be impressed at this group’s holiday book exchange. More importantly, however, I believe our entire staff is grateful that they allowed us to take a little break from editing to crash their holiday party last night. On behalf of our very hungry and tired staff, thank you. We wish them – and all of you — the very best during this sometimes hectic and busy time of year. Merry Christmas!
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