It’s fairly easy to tell when Spring descends upon Athens. Whether it is hordes of rollerbladers sweeping throughout campus or the Chapel Bell’s continuous tolling: one thing that’s for sure is we Athenians are happy folks.On the surface level, of course, it appears that the collective atmosphere conveys excitement. Yet upon further exploration, several of us prefer to live in a bubble world, avoiding talking about what exactly happens after graduation.Considered to be a hot topic for all students, fancy internships, traveling plans, and summer classes all contribute to what eventually results in life-altering decisions. 
Glancing upwards towards the sunny skies, there is undoubtedly an overwhelming feeling of hopefulness. Not only will Spring bring forth promisingly warmer weather, it also has the ability to shift our spirits from somber to vibrant.
Upon our final farewell to the bone chilling winter gusts, the first week in March tends to arise winter exhaustion. Shedding our winter layers, images of springtime in Athens bring forth a slew of possibilities!
Whether spring translates towards attending Relay for Life, visions of Spring Break, baseball games, spring parties, or concerts: there’s always something for each of us to embrace as the next big adventure.                                          
Existing traditionally as a time of renewal, I encourage each and every one of us to take advantage of each opportunity that presents itself. While often times spring exists as a time for new beginnings, it is also a time of closure.
The days are growing longer and summer is just around the corner. With impending graduations, and shifts in the university atmosphere, there is no better of a time than NOW to enjoy these few closing moments to the academic year.