2008 Woodie Awards
Extravagant getaway not necessary for fun vacation
By Nathan Collins
Rocket Photo Editor
Issue date: 3/4/05 Section: Life
Snow has infiltrated our collegiate life and it has people running scared. It has gotten to the point where the parking lots are filled with cars that are angled in just right way to fill up two stalls, and walking on the sidewalks and stairs has become more of an art form rather than a means of getting from one place to another.
Students are looking for an escape, and that may come in the form of this year's spring break.
How do people manage to get away from it all?
I find it extremely hilarious that people always complain about how broke they are, yet somehow manage to find enough money under the beer soaked couch to travel to exotic places such as Cancun, Florida, or Cleveland.
Has the broke population of Slippery Rock University suddenly guessed all six of the Powerball numbers to receive wealth beyond their intellectual capacity?
Better yet, did they break down and finally get a JOB?
It just seems bizarre when the hobo population can't buy food for themselves, but reserve a round trip ticket for a hot and spicy inebriated week on the sunny beaches of the Bahamas in hopes of getting on MTV.
I for one don't go for the beaches and debauchery as seen in the Hollywood version of a college spring break. Instead I find more creative ways to make the memories last a little longer.
Case in point, one year my friend and I were sitting around on the first day of spring break in 2002 when we were watching the movie "Mallrats."
We both looked at each other and said lets just take a trip to New Jersey to find the comic book shop that Kevin Smith (the writer/director of films such as "Chasing Amy", "Mallrats", "Clerks", "Dogma", and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back") owns.
A total spur of the moment decision, we were so excited to visit the comic shop of the aforementioned neoclassic film director.
The eight-hour drive was worth the two rest stops, early morning rush hour traffic, getting my picture taken with Walt Flanagan, and getting to see the many wonders that Jersey has to offer. For those few hours spent in the Garden State and ultimately the Poconos were enough for an entire week.
Students are looking for an escape, and that may come in the form of this year's spring break.
How do people manage to get away from it all?
I find it extremely hilarious that people always complain about how broke they are, yet somehow manage to find enough money under the beer soaked couch to travel to exotic places such as Cancun, Florida, or Cleveland.
Has the broke population of Slippery Rock University suddenly guessed all six of the Powerball numbers to receive wealth beyond their intellectual capacity?
Better yet, did they break down and finally get a JOB?
It just seems bizarre when the hobo population can't buy food for themselves, but reserve a round trip ticket for a hot and spicy inebriated week on the sunny beaches of the Bahamas in hopes of getting on MTV.
I for one don't go for the beaches and debauchery as seen in the Hollywood version of a college spring break. Instead I find more creative ways to make the memories last a little longer.
Case in point, one year my friend and I were sitting around on the first day of spring break in 2002 when we were watching the movie "Mallrats."
We both looked at each other and said lets just take a trip to New Jersey to find the comic book shop that Kevin Smith (the writer/director of films such as "Chasing Amy", "Mallrats", "Clerks", "Dogma", and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back") owns.
A total spur of the moment decision, we were so excited to visit the comic shop of the aforementioned neoclassic film director.
The eight-hour drive was worth the two rest stops, early morning rush hour traffic, getting my picture taken with Walt Flanagan, and getting to see the many wonders that Jersey has to offer. For those few hours spent in the Garden State and ultimately the Poconos were enough for an entire week.
