With less than a month until fall semester starts, the grieving process has officially started. Who wants to give up beach days, camping trips, adventures, relaxation, extra cash flow, and all the extra Netflix time? Let’s be real, the answer to that question is hardly anybody. But before we don our funeral attire, maybe we should take a step back. As much as Norse Nation loves summer, we love our school even more. If you’re having a hard time turning your frown upside down, take a second to remember why you should be hyped for this new semester.
The Place to Hang
If there’s anything NKU has an abundance of, its places to hang out. For those who need inspiration, the calm atmosphere and beauty of Griffin Hall never fails to delight. When you need to hunker down and study hard, Steely is the go-to. When it’s time to socialize – there’s Commons, nooks in every dorm building, and a million other places all over campus. Of course, there are times when all three coincide. Those are the times you head to the third floor of Steely – hello Einstein’s! I know that I’ve been craving one of their white chocolate mochas all summer.
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The New Rec Center
Anyone who claims they aren’t excited for the newly (and majorly) renovated rec center is clearly out of their gourd. I mean this baby has got it ALL. Let’s go through the list starting with a ROCK CLIMBING WALL. Not just that, but also a climbing wall in the dive tank (yeah, the new natatorium with a dive well, active shallow water area, and an eight lane competition pool). There’s also a MAC Gym for floor hockey and soccer, two racquetball courts, three multi-purpose rooms, six basketball courts, a sauna, 17k feet of weight and fitness space, study areas, and a patio for concerts and other outdoor events. Not to mention, the building is plain gorgeous.
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Student Life A.K.A. The Student Union
Three words: Sweet. Potato. Fries. Well, okay…although Coyote Jacks is bae, there are a lot of other reasons why the SU needs to be back in our lives ASAP. It’s the hub of student life! There’s the daily Starbucks run before your 8 AM…or 9 AM…or 10 AM. Then the insane lunch rush that occurs exactly at noon. Not to mention the excitement of all the tables set up on the day-to-day by different organizations. There’s just something about strolling into the SU that can make you feel better, even on your worst days.
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The Bistro is Back
On the subjects of new and of food, this fall Callahan Bistro is finally supposed to reopen! Although there’s still a lot of guessing to do on the student end, we can assume the bistro followed the original conceptual design announced back in the spring. That means five different themes (called escape, gather, relax, play, and breathe) and new food stations similar to that of Norse Commons. I believe most of us can agree that we’re just happy bistro will soon be back in business. Is it just me or did it always taste better than commons?
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Your Friends!
If for some reason you’re still having a hard time getting excited about returning to campus, you know you miss your friends. From Greek life to LARPers to those who opposed to involvement, there’s no such thing as a lonely soul at NKU; and there’s no lack of the interconnection between any and all groups. Whether they’re across town, across the state, across the country, or across the world, in a few short weeks all of Norse Nation will be reunited.
