If you are reading this article in the student center, you have probably noticed the paper snowflakes and the fancy banner hanging outside in preparation for Winter Weekend, two days of activities ranging from a club fair to hockey games, live music, and even a winter carnival. It is hosted by the North Country Ambassadors, who have promised fun not only for students, but for the whole Canton community.
“The idea here is to improve the relationship between the town and our school. We recognize that there is a divide between these communities. We think Winter Weekend is going to help bridge that gap,” says Ryan Christopher DiMezzo ’17. DiMezzo noted that the Ambassadors had more time to prepare for this year’s events, and they will offer even more activities. DiMezzo spoke about a new event sponsored by ACE called “The Money Tree,” a game show which offers a 500 dollar prize.
It is also Whiteout Weekend, which means the Men’s Hockey team will face Colgate on Friday in their race to the playoffs. Make sure you show up at the arena a bit early to catch the bonfire at 6:30 p.m. and get the chance to win some sweet prizes.
“The bonfire’s the place to be for Saints fans who like to get to games early. Fans can have a place to hang out before the doors even open,” said Laura Lavoie, Assistant Director of Student Activities.
Winter Weekend offers an opportunity for students to find activities to engage in throughout the semester. The Club Fair, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, will act as a forum for students to come and learn about clubs that they may not have heard about before.
“We’re excited to showcase what we do with some new students like making stone tools, hosting the Atlatl battle, and learning about language creation from guest speakers,” says Simon Day-Roberts ’16 of Anthropology Club.
The weekend will close off with live music from SLU Funk, The Singing Saints, The Singing Sinners, and the Upbeats. “I’m really looking forward to seeing what the other groups bring to the table this semester, and being able to perform along side them,” says Chloe McElligott ’16, a singer in both SLU Funk and the Upbeats.