But I had these photos toned up and to put the site for an online feature so I figured I'd throw them up here too. Which brings me to this statement: I'm blogging again!!! After a long hiatus.
Posted after the pictures is the short story I wrote for the website.
Students celebrate unofficial St. Patrick’s Day
James Durbin | Daily Egyptian
"Motorists on Mill Street in the early afternoon may have noticed a group of students dressed in green playing games and lounging in chairs during the unseasonably warm weather that graced Carbondale Friday afternoon.
In keeping with Southern’s tradition of “unofficial” holidays, the group of about 8 students, dressed in full St. Patrick’s Day attire, kicked off the weekend with a game of bags and cold beverages. Passing motorists, at the encouragement of a hastily prepared banner, honked their horns in approval.
“SIU’s Unofficial [St. Patrick's Day] is 120% better than U of I’s Unoffical,” said Matt Woike, a junior from Lemont studying aviation management.
Woike and his friends were doing their best to make that statement true. So, next time the weather is nice, be sure to honk at this group as you drive down Mill Street. Keeping the title of being the best partiers in the state of Illinois takes hard work and dedication, they are deserving of your support."
