March: the month of midterms and unpredictable weather, right?

Well, yes, we can all attest to the midterm frenzy and the guessing game as to whether you need to dress for winter or summer, but to the University of Dayton Flyers, the month of March means a little more than that. For us, March is a time of community and excitement.

March is for...

1. Basketball

We love our basketball teams year round, but excitement really kicks up in March. Why's that? Oh, just this little thing called March Madness. That we, a medium-sized private Catholic university in Dayton, OH have been a part of for the last four years straight. From our men's NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2014 to our women's NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2015...you can say we know how to cheer on our team. Energy is high, school spirit is higher, and man, do we know how to celebrate a win. You can't escape the basketball buzz that spreads around campus every March, and really, why would you want to?

2. Break

Yeah, we may complain about not having a full week-long break, but that doesn't mean we don't cherish the two days that we do have off. Whether you stay on campus and catch up on sleep, go home, or, as it seems like most people did, go to Tennessee, you're sure to appreciate the break from classes. However, there's something eerie about an empty campus that just doesn't feel right. (Or maybe that's just the nun dolls.)

3. Housing Applications

Whether you are finally getting assigned your special interest housing, or eagerly totaling up your PATH points and filling out your application, March is a time of housing excitement and anticipation. The Facebook pages are filled with people looking for and finding roommates, and we're on the edge of our seats to see where we're placed. Did we have enough points to get our first choice block? If we didn't, let's be honest...anywhere on UD's campus is a great place to live, and we couldn't be happier to be a part of the student neighborhood community.

4. St. Patty's

Who knows why St. Patrick's Day is so big at UD? And really, who cares? For whatever reason, this is our day. It's a day of celebration and community and costumes and yes, some beer. This day is fun and in all honestly, completely exemplifies UD's community. From the friendly, neighborly and welcoming behavior of those celebrating to the University's efforts to keep us safe, we're all looking out for one another. Stay safe.

5. The Flyers

Yes, March is for the Flyers. It's a month when we can come together in celebration of our school, our community, and our fellow Flyers.