The Hawk

Issue date: 3/12/08 Section: Features

Pat Calathes

Blackouts

Appalachia

Spring Breakers

You may have been hiding in The Hawk office during spring break, Alex Nassar, changing the format of the newspaper … but who's having the best week ever?

Pat Calathes: Normally we don't talk sports, but the epic victory of the Saint Joseph's men's basketball team over Xavier is worth mentioning, even if it's by two of the most sports-illiterate people on campus. According to some of our friends who follow this stuff, this win was a big deal. Not only did Mr. Calathes play a huge part in Saint Joseph's defeating the top team in the Atlantic 10, he also made a huge slam dunk and ran into a small child. When Pat slammed the ball into the hoop, he then flung his body on top of a little kid (who seemed elated to have number 12's sweat all over him). This brilliant moment, which made the ESPN commentator squeal with delight, got Pat the number 3 spot on Sports Center. Because you crushed a kid in the name of victory … congratulations, Pat Calathes, you're having the best week ever!

Blackouts: No, we're not talking about the kind that are induced by intoxication; we're talking about when all of the electricity in Overbrook campus goes out. On Friday, because of the storm, everything from the Townhouses to Overbrook was completely dark. Although not everyone was back on campus, athletes and students who came back early from break stumbled around in the dark for hours. As soon as the lights went out, an entire company of Public Safety officers and Facilities staff came and congregated in the parking lot. One security guard even sat all night in his yellow rain coat to protect those of us staying in the Townhouses. Because you caused some chaos and proved Saint Joseph's can handle an emergency situation (as long as there aren't many students here) … congratulations, blackouts, you're having the best week ever!

Appalachia: Over spring break, the estimated number of Saint Joseph's students occupying different regions of the Appalachian mountains was around 270. That is nearly six percent, ladies and gents. When the rest of us were lounging on a beach somewhere or fighting with our parents, 200-something of our peers were caulking, hammering, and nailing all day (and maybe even all night for some of the real go-getters). Spending their days basking in the mountains, meeting locals, playing word games, creating dirty puns involving each and every tool in use, eating family style, and group reflecting, these dedicated Hawks had a heck of a spring break. We urge you to keep a look out on campus: The Appalachian Experience is over, but "Appalachianships" (those who found love during their service experience) are popping up all over! Because six percent of Saint Joseph's traveled from Hawk Hill to your rolling hills … congratulations, Appalachia, you've had the best week ever!

Spring Breakers: We see you, you smug co-ed, walking around with your sunburnt face, Señor Frogs Tee, and dozens of all-access wrist bands (either actually on your wrist, or in the form of tan lines). These are all signs of someone who has just returned. Whether vacationing in Mexico, Florida, or some island, these Hawks went away and had the times of their lives. The only downfall is coming back to the chill of good-old Philly and realizing that the caf isn't open bar. Because you had a wild and crazy vacation somewhere wonderful … congratulations, spring breakers, you've had the best week ever!

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