It's a #WittWorld, and we're all just livin' in it. We're small but mighty, with more traditions than the average school. If you graduated from Wittenberg University or are a current student, you might identify with a few of these Witt traditions.
1. When you tell people you go to Wittenberg University, they immediately ask you, "Where is that?"
2. You love to hate – and hate to love – Springfield.
3. You call it Witt, not Wittenberg. (Some call it Kittenberg.)
4. You pass at least two cats on your way to class.
5. You know that walking up Myers Hill is great cardio.
6. You've wondered on at least three different occasions how you can get up to the Myers bell.
7. You know we have the best college president ever, Dr. Laurie Joyner – and you've personally met her.
8. Your professors know you by name and actually want to get to know you.
9. You've had dinner at a professor's house.
10. You have your professors' phone numbers and you'll text them at all hours of the night for help on an assignment – and they'll respond within the hour.
11. You can hang out in a professor's office for an hour and not actually need help in their class – you just really like them.
12. You know the Wally Witt statue is a great photo opportunity... as long as you don't touch him.
13. You know Witt Fest is one of the best days of the year, and you have a countdown.
14. You've streaked The Hollow... more than once.
15. You know what the trifecta is... and you probably had to train for it.
16. You know the true McMurray's burned down in 2013. R.I.P.
17. Nothing beats Kegs and Eggs at McMurray's on St. Patrick's Day.
18. CBR (Chicken, Bacon, Ranch) Pizza from Paddy's is the only thing you'll be eating on a Saturday night.
19. You know a Liquid Satan is God's gift to college girls.
20. You've been to Fishbowl Mondays... which got moved to Wednesday.
21. You've probably done karaoke at McMurray's. You impeccably rapped "Ice Ice Baby" with your bestie.
22. You live for Witt Wednesdays.
23. You go to all the sporting events because half of your friends are athletes and they're free for all students.
24. You've taken a picture with Ezry the Tiger at an event.
25. You wanted to be an OA because your OAs looked like they had a blast and made you feel right at home.
26. You get way too excited when you see "W" cookies at an event.
27. You know that it's not 165 West College; it's simply 165.
28. You have at least one campus job (probably two).
29. You know W-Day isn't just a day – it's a holiday.
30. You've made the dean's list at least one semester. You also know the dean.
31. You know several of our professors have gotten the "Ohio Professor of the Year" award. More than any other Ohio college, actually.
32. You know Wittenberg offers more than 70 majors which are all "the best program at Witt."
33. You've volunteered with the Promise Neighborhood, giving back to the Springfield community.
34. One of your current professors was also a student at Witt.
35. At least one of your family members went to Witt.
36. You refer to Witt as "home."
37. You might have joined a Greek Organization.
38. You "throw what you know" even if you're not in that particular sorority.
39. Your roommates are probably not in the same Greek Organization as you. We're not regular Greek Life – we're cool Greek Life.
40. You smile at everyone you pass on your way to class because you know them somehow.
41. You hold the door for the person behind you not only because it's courteous, but because Witt has the nicest students of any college campus.
42. You know the administration personally, for good reasons.
43. You have to work really hard not to be in a club, activity, sport or organization. There's something for everyone to be involved in.
44. You know what a secret society is... and you might be in one.
45. You know that Station 1 is where it's at on a Saturday afternoon.
46. You avoid stepping on the seal at all costs. No one wants to fail an exam or class or get kicked out of school.
47. You call it the "HPER" instead of the athletic center.
48. You've been to a "CODE RED" game.
49. You know the best place to sit on a sunny day is a red chair.
50. You know that Myers Hall looks magical in the fall... and you've probably Instagrammed it.
51. You thought about studying abroad and probably did since the Study Abroad Office is second to none.
52. You've lived next door to a townie.
53. You've taken a class with a service dog in it.
54. You avoid the Kissing Bridge (unless you know you've found "the one").
55. You know you'll be headed to the bathroom less than half an hour after a CDR visit.
56. You made friendships that will last a lifetime in your first few weeks of college.
57. You'll never get your mail on time.
58. You know we have one of the most beautiful college chapels in the country.
59. Mike & Rosy's is a staple in your diet.
60. Mozz sticks from Post 95 are the most delicious things ever created.
61. You know that the name Wittenberg University comes from historic Wittenberg University in Wittenberg, Germany. Theological professor Martin Luther taught there and nailed his 95 Theses on the chapel door in 1517, igniting the Protestant Reformation.
62. You know the Witt in Wittenberg, Germany Study Abroad Program is one of the most popular study abroad programs in the catalog – and rightfully so.
63. You know that Witt students are some of the best people you'll ever meet.
64. You know the best university was founded in 1845.
65. You take traditions very seriously.
66. You know the importance of having light and passing it on to others.
67. You "tiger up" in everything you do.
