The epidemic of Spring Fever has arrived at Wake

The trees have returned to their emerald lush state and it is no longer a dread to walk from Benson to North Campus. We can finally depart from the drab colorless winter wardrobe and brighten our closets with lively light weight apparel.

Not only do the spring months indicate a final stretch regarding our workloads but a renewal of excitement with campus events, outdoor pursuits, and being able to comfortably sit outside without our cheeks being stung by the icy gusts.

With that being said, there has been a significant increase in students spending as much time outdoors as possible. The hibernation of the winter months contrasting to spring’s bloom rejuvenates the spirits on Wake students in their second semester endeavors.

The courtyard behind the ZSR that is sandwiched between Benson and Tribble, the “kill zone” attracts students who are majoring in HES to students studying biology. This seemingly urban center of campus provides the opportunity for students to relax or study and is constantly buzzing with energy during the spring months.

While sitting at a table in the kill zone, squinting at the dark screen of my ThinkPad, I decided to ask passerby’s answer to the question “what is your ideal spring day?” These are the following responses from 12 Wake students of different ages and focuses of study.

Jared Hutchins, Freshman, Bio Major, Pre-Med

“Definitely getting lunch outside and having drinks on the patio. Just being outside as much as possible and getting some sun. Maybe playing Frisbee on the quad, never done that before but could give it a try.”

Marianna Lovo, Sophomore, Communications Major

“Laying outside Mag or on a blanket in the quad and doing homework on the patch of green grass and taking a stroll through Reynolda…how about walking a dog or something? I love animals.”

Annabelle Willey, Sophomore, HES

“A lot like today by being able to sit outside comfortably and not be sweaty and see the flowers and trees blooming.”

Brooke Edgar, Sophomore, Communications

“It would be Friday, I have 1 class at 11 go to class with my sunnies on and my chocker. Arrive to class and have no pop quiz and walk to silo for lunch, walk back and chill outside.”

Addie Folk, Freshman, Religion

“Seeing tulips and bright colors around and having the warmth from the sun.”

Mark Brown, Sophomore, Political Science and Latin

“I’m in my designer khaki pants, its warm outside sort of like this weather and spend the afternoon on a grass lawn with my friends…I think I am describing a darty at this point.”

Kathryn Hurd, Sophomore, Political Science

“Waking up to very sunny warm weather so I know that if I put on a short sleeve shirt or I would be hit with a warm breeze and have a bbq with my friends outside and eventually be able to fall asleep with the windows open.”

Simran Dhungel, Freshman, Undecided

“Sitting outside, haha going on a walk and maybe riding a bike.”

Olivia Kosco, Sophomore, Political Science

“Work out in the morning and layout by the pool for the rest of the day with my friends.”

Cristin Berardo, English and Pre-Med, Sophomore

“Probably just relaxing outside, hanging out with friends and sitting on a blanket in the grass with friends or with a good book…either or.”

Nic Williams, Junior, Joint Degree in MA Counseling and DIV

“Warm weather, shorts, being outside in nature, loud music and a cookout by a pool.”

Will Brown, Sophomore, English

“My ideal spring day would definitely be a warm and sunny one, drinking and grilling out by a pool or lake with my boys”