By Don Weber

Spring 2010 clearly started with the beginning of March. Last week, you probably noticed that the tee shirt weather was well on its way, and so did every other student on campus. Students and professors alike just seemed to have an extra spring in their step, no pun intended.

As soon as spring rolls around, students appear to jaunt around outside a whole lot more. Obviously that’s an overly sensible statement, but students are very active outside. You might notice that some of those speed-walkers from winter seem to slow their steps down in spring. Students take their time on the way to class, and some even give themselves an earlier start because they want to leisurely venture off to class.

Last Monday’s flash of sun and heat gave many students a reason to rock out t-shirts, sunglasses, and even some shorts. The campus itself just seems to be so much more alive when the sun’s out. Students smile more, exams don’t seem as bad, and even on-campus activities appear more enjoyable. That’s not to say that winter is bad, just that spring clearly is the fresh season. It almost feels like the new year doesn’t really count until that warm weather.

One of the best things about the warm weather is the fact that students can enjoy the campus environment. Central’s campus is actually really nice and it’s great to just sit outside on it. Pretty soon the library balcony will have its regular “sit-and-readers” and the student circle koi pond will actually have its koi. Hopefully in these next coming weeks we will be reaching some high fifties and maybe even push the sixty degree envelope. Students would certainly enjoy the outside campus with those temperatures.

Another thing that spring provides is more all around activity. Pretty soon, students can look forward to more than some sun and recreation and can enjoy a fistful of campus events. The campus theatre is performing Sweeney Todd, CAN movies are going to be shown, and magicians, comedians, and bands will be making their way to Central. All of this activity leads up to April 24’s spring concert, featuring New Found Glory and Wale. Central definitely brings some action to its last semester of the year.

Spring is just a good time all around. While local parks become more easily available, students can begin appreciating this campus. As the season kicks off at full force on March 21, feel free to enjoy iced coffee promotions or various catered events on-campus. Whether you love or hate Sodexho, the fact remains that a free thing is a patch on your pocket so take advantage of it.

The mild weather is most likely here to stay. Whether it’s your first year or last semester, try to enjoy the weather here at Central. Students should and have begun to play pass, read outside, or simply give an occasional smile under the sun’s rays. Even if you would rather stay in your room and hate on those smiling, football-passing, readers, have fun with that. It’s spring 2010 Central, let’s enjoy it.