There are always certain things that make your university unique. You know you go to SIUE when...
1. Geese are everywhere.
I swear I encounter what seems like a million geese when I am walking to class every day. I quickly walk by them in hopes of not getting attacked by one or all of them.
2. Cougar Tuesday is basically a holiday.
The first and last Tuesday of every month is Cougar Tuesday. You can go to Dairy Queen and get your meal for half price when you show your student id. I'm definitely not going to pass up a chicken strip basket for 3 dollars and some change.
3. Thursdays are for El Maguey.
If you're 21, El Maguey is the place to be on Thursday nights. Even if you're not 21 you can still go, but it's just always more fun when you're 21 and can get a 5 dollar small pitcher.
4. Big Daddy's is for Thursday nights.
The number of times I hear "hey, are you going out tonight?" on campus is unreal. Big Daddy's is normally where everyone goes if they are 21. It's fun sometimes, but I still find myself going out even if I didn't really want to in the first place.
5. And Sgt. Peppers is for Friday morning.
After a long night out, nothing is better than going to Sgt. Peppers for a horseshoe or basically any other breakfast item.