By Kassondra Granata

In what has become a CCSU tradition, many students flocked home for the holiday weekend. Several students, however, made the decision to stay on campus to participate in the weekend’s events, and to get to know their peers.

The students who remained on campus were expecting a weekend packed full of activities and excitement, but their expectations turned to disappointment as the weekend failed to deliver.

Freshmen in particular were hit hard by the ill effects of the weekend devoid of plans. With the loss of orientation, the usual time when freshmen get to know each other, many felt adrift and alone at CCSU.

“It was very dead,” said freshman Megan Anderson. “It was hard to meet everyone, which was what I planned on doing.”

According to one student, the block party and football game was the “highlight” of the weekend. Many, however, were still upset with the lack of open buildings on campus.

“There wasn’t anything to do,” Dave St. Onge, a CCSU freshman said. “I wish the gym and other places weren’t closed. I’d rather be at home, honestly.”

Some of the students who had stayed on campus stayed for the promise of excitement on campus, while others planned to take this opportunity to adjust to campus life and complete their first week’s assignments.

Freshman Sierra Wilder shared this plan. “I stayed to get some work done,” Wilder said. “I didn’t want to go home.”

Staying on campus for the long weekend gave sophomores Jennifer Ouimet and Lauren Dube the opportunity to “ease back into school and classes.”

The lack of open places on campus and a shortage of colleagues hindered the weekend experience for many of those who stayed on campus.

“I stayed to get to know people in the dorm, adjust to classes and look around,” said freshman Alec Dirienzo. “I just wish it was livelier.”

Justin Muszynski contributed to this report.