Thursday morning before 8 a.m., Ohio University released a message saying that the campus was closed because of a major water main break near its water treatment plant.
Once we figured out that there actually wasn't class, the students managed to arrange an impromptu fest. After all, beer was safer than water.
The unexpected water dilemma told us a lot about what it means to be a part of the Bobcat family.
First, it told us that the University does care about students. Although there was a lot of whining, we did have access to restrooms. Even if they were gross and inconveniently placed, there were portapotties outside within hours. Those living in residence halls were also brought loads of water throughout the day. We didn't go without.
We were also reminded that we really missed snow days. The bars opened at 2, Mill was active before noon. A break from the pressures of class, clubs and meetings was like Christmas morning on campus.
Never again will we put laundry off or try to roll with second-day hair.
The campus smelled more of beer and sin than usual.