Cedars, August 2018

August 2018 7 FRESHMAN ISSUE by Paolo Carrion C ollege won’t last forever. Even if the tests and lectures sometimes feel like a never-ending struggle, there will be a day when you look back on your time at The ’Ville and say “Wow, that was shorter than I expected. I wish I did more than watch Hulu in my dorm for four years straight.” So here’s a list of things you should do while you’re here. I’m not going to list the obvious things: running into the cornfields screaming in anguish because your theme analysis essay didn’t get an A, or wearing mismatching socks to chapel just once, to showcase what a quirky individual you are. However, here are some things you definitely should do be- fore you graduate: Visit Yellow Springs Just a short drive away is a unique, sometimes quirky town known as Yellow Springs. Here, you can find small and local- ly-owned bookstores, movie theaters, and coffee shops. Stop by Dark Star Books & Comics for a wide selection of new and used books. Visit Young’s Dairy Do you like ice cream? (The correct answer is yes.) Even if you don’t enjoy the most delicious treat on Earth, Young’s Jer- sey Dairy, which can be found just outside Yellow Springs, offers mini-golf, batting cages, and corn mazes and hayrides in the fall. You can also visit and pet animals at Young’s farm. See a Play at DeVries Theatre From comedies like “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville” to more serious pieces such as “The Diary of Anne Frank,” the DeVries Theatre, found in the Stevens Student Cen- ter, provides passionate and powerful pro- ductions and plays. Stay alert for when tick- ets go on sale, because seats are limited. If (and when) you find you enjoy those plays, also keep an eye out for senior theatre projects (STP). Senior theatre stu- dents work hard to prepare a smaller-scale play to challenge themselves and showcase their skills. Cedars will preview each STP so you know when and where to watch them. Go to an Ayo Dance Show and/or an Inversions Concert Cedarville is home to many talented students, and it would be a shame if you never saw them showcase their God-given talents. Both The Inversions, Cedarville’s a capella group, and the AYO Dance Company host several shows a year, and each one is a treat to witness. Keep an eye out for posters in the Ste- vens Student Center (SSC) and the Biblical and Theological Studies building (BTS) that will advertise show dates and prices. Watch a Foreign Film Who doesn’t enjoy watching a good movie? Cinema strongly reflects culture; watching a film that was made overseas can be a great way to expand your horizons, spend time with friends, and learn some- thing new. (And hey, it’s kind of like watch- ing Hulu in your dorm, but healthier for your mind, probably.) Check your email for when a foreign filmwill be featured. The Foreign Film Series usually plays three movies a semester. A $2 donation is typically requested at the door. We only have around 1,000 days on this beautiful campus; don’t let them go to waste. Paolo Carrion is a junior journalism major and the Art and Entertainment section edi- tor for Cedars. He is learning how to cook, and his roommate is very proud of the sri- racha-glazed chicken he made for dinner that one time. Things To Do Before Graduation Intro to Intramurals Photo courtesy of Cedarville University Various sports are offered as intramurals, such as flag football. by Tim Miller D id you think the glory days of your lackluster athletic career were over? Well, think again. You have the chance to enjoy the privilege of being a mediocre athlete once again through intra- murals. Athletes ranging from those who claim they would’ve played in college had they not gotten hurt, to individuals who want an ex- cuse to flirt with or impress a member of the opposite sex, are free to participate in intra- murals. Regardless of your motive, you should join an intramural team at Cedarville, sim- ply for the clout. You can gather a bunch of friends to form a team, or if you’re like me and you have no friends, you can join a team full of people who also have no friends, and in this way you may make new friends. Real sports like basketball (offered 3v3 and 5v5) and flag football, to less sporty sports like disc golf and wallyball (volley- ball played through the aid of walls) are offered at Cedarville. Whether you claim to be a one-star athlete on 247sports.com or a leisurely fella just trying land a date, there’s over 30 sports to compete in. Cedarville even offers a 5K, bike trips, and ski trips for more creative sports to compete in. Most intramural sports have a regu- lar season of up to four games, and the top teams are selected to move on to a postsea- son tournament. The team that wins the championship gets something better than a shoutout in chapel or money. Instead, the champion team is crowned with a champi- onship shirt. It’s all about the clout. But I know you must be asking the most important question of all: Mr. Cedar- ville Sports Editor, what sport should I play if I want my love interest to notice me? Fret not I have all the answers. In or- der to land that pretty guy or handsome girl you fell in love with during Getting Started weekend, you should actually not play a sport. You’ll get sweaty, feel self-conscious, lose confidence, and your life will spiral into an uncontrollable whirlwind of self loathing and you’ll be alone forever. Instead, you should be up front with your potential lover and actually talk to them about your feelings. The quicker you talk, the quicker you get it over with. It’s good too, because then you get to start a relationship, or get over your fizzled-out love and move on to that cutie that wraps your burritos every Tuesday night in Chuck’s. Tim Miller is a sophomore marketing ma- jor and sports editor for Cedars. He enjoys having a baby face, sipping Dunkin Donuts coffee and striving to be the optimal combi- nation of Dwight Schrute and Ron Swan- son.