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The main quad at Skidmore College. | The main quad at Skidmore College. | ||
| − | Due to construction in 2006, most of this quad was off limits during most of the day. | + | Due to construction in 2006, most of this quad was off limits during most of the day. Additionally, during 2007, a somewhat smaller area of the quad was blocked off due to "new sod." Initially, it was promised that the grass would be opened by July 1, but remained forbidden from all of both sessions. This became a sticking point with the administration that year, especailly since the grass was clearly lush and green while the rest of the quad was wilted and brown. Furthermore, the grass was often home to sprinkelers which had a nasty habit of dousing students. At the end of both sessions, students ran out onto the forbidden grass after passionfruit and froliced. |
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===Case Center=== | ===Case Center=== | ||
| − | Location of the registration center, eating place for 2006, as the original eating place was under renovation, and also the location of the coffee shop. That place has awesome smoothies, by the way. And orgasmic hot chocolate. Also the over priced gift/book shop is located here | + | Location of the registration center, eating place for 2006, as the original eating place was under renovation, and also the location of the coffee shop. That place has awesome smoothies, by the way. And orgasmic hot chocolate. Also the over priced gift/book shop is located here. Casino night is held here. |
===Jonsson Tower=== | ===Jonsson Tower=== | ||
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== Off Campus == | == Off Campus == | ||
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| + | === The Gawking House === | ||
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| + | A ridiculously rich, tacky house on the way into town. In 2006 session 1, the legendary RA Stefan started a tradition of students holding the railing of the house and saying, "Please sir, may I have some more?" in their best Oliver Twist voices, but after his departure this has been discouraged by new RAs. during twon trips both sessions 2007, the nevermore group returning from Ben & Jerry's has danced the Cotton Eyed Joe outside the house. | ||
=== Laser Tag === | === Laser Tag === | ||
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=== Congress Park === | === Congress Park === | ||
| − | The park right by downtown Saratoga. It has a carrousel that you can ride for only 50 cents and you get a sticker at the end of the ride. Each year the sticker is a different color and some people like to collect them. Also one can enjoy the numerous ducks walking around. | + | The park right by downtown Saratoga. It has a carrousel that you can ride for only 50 cents and you get a sticker at the end of the ride. Each year the sticker is a different color and some people like to collect them. Also one can enjoy the numerous ducks walking around. Nearby there is a spring which has notoriously vile water. |
=== Better than toast === | === Better than toast === | ||
A wasome second hand store in which you can get great deals. Along with a dollar bucket. | A wasome second hand store in which you can get great deals. Along with a dollar bucket. | ||
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| + | === Last Vestige === | ||
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| + | An indie record store. Home of $1 CDs. | ||
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| + | === Ben & Jerry's === | ||
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| + | The famous ice cream empire. Nevermores traditionally share a Vermonster (or "gigantic trough of ice cream", for the uninitiated) on the last town trip, and one lucky nevermore gets to keep the bucket it came in. | ||
[[Category:Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)]] | [[Category:Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)]] | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 4 August 2007
Contents
On Campus
Case Green (The Quad)
The main quad at Skidmore College. Due to construction in 2006, most of this quad was off limits during most of the day. Additionally, during 2007, a somewhat smaller area of the quad was blocked off due to "new sod." Initially, it was promised that the grass would be opened by July 1, but remained forbidden from all of both sessions. This became a sticking point with the administration that year, especailly since the grass was clearly lush and green while the rest of the quad was wilted and brown. Furthermore, the grass was often home to sprinkelers which had a nasty habit of dousing students. At the end of both sessions, students ran out onto the forbidden grass after passionfruit and froliced.
Wilmarth
The not-air-conditioned boys dorm. It has a nice lounge and a TV.
Howe-Rounds
The air-conditioned girls dorm. The thermostats are usually all broken so it gets really chilly at night and if you don't have a thick enough blanket, you'll be freezing by morning. Rounds 3 is where some of the boys reside and of course, off-limits to the girls. Sometimes cookie trades are allowed, which is when the door between Howe 3 and Rounds 3 is kept open and boys and girls can talk and trade food and such. Half of Howe 1 is where all the offices are. Due to construction in 2006, Skidmore requested that all students enter Howe-Rounds by the Main Office, which was a hike and a half and really pointless.
Case Center
Location of the registration center, eating place for 2006, as the original eating place was under renovation, and also the location of the coffee shop. That place has awesome smoothies, by the way. And orgasmic hot chocolate. Also the over priced gift/book shop is located here. Casino night is held here.
Jonsson Tower
Where the on-campus security stay. It is restricted to all CTYers and staff, unless under extreme circumstance. The tradition is that at the opening ceremony when the security guard asks if there are any questions a nevermore or nomore will ask "In the event of a flash flood, how long would it take to reach the top of Jonsson Tower?"
Note: In a bold attempt to answer the question that plauges skidmore, a nevermore in session 1 2006 sprinted up Jonsson Tower, taking approximately 47 seconds. In Session 1 2007 4 more nevermores also ran up Jonsson Tower, taking exactly 1 minute to reach the top.
South Park Lawn
The lawn behind Case Center and home to the infamous penis statue. Some main quad activities like Armaggedon and the Wild West Carnival and chilling after lunch were moved to South Park due to construction in 2006.
Off Campus
The Gawking House
A ridiculously rich, tacky house on the way into town. In 2006 session 1, the legendary RA Stefan started a tradition of students holding the railing of the house and saying, "Please sir, may I have some more?" in their best Oliver Twist voices, but after his departure this has been discouraged by new RAs. during twon trips both sessions 2007, the nevermore group returning from Ben & Jerry's has danced the Cotton Eyed Joe outside the house.
Laser Tag
Fanatastic laser tag is downtown Saratoga! Except that some of the guns are broken.
Borders
The bookstore where nearly every town trip route stops by for at least a few minutes. It has a cafe and really comfy chairs.
CVS
Stock up on your favorite snacks, candy, ramen, and of course, energy drinks!
Congress Park
The park right by downtown Saratoga. It has a carrousel that you can ride for only 50 cents and you get a sticker at the end of the ride. Each year the sticker is a different color and some people like to collect them. Also one can enjoy the numerous ducks walking around. Nearby there is a spring which has notoriously vile water.
Better than toast
A wasome second hand store in which you can get great deals. Along with a dollar bucket.
Last Vestige
An indie record store. Home of $1 CDs.
Ben & Jerry's
The famous ice cream empire. Nevermores traditionally share a Vermonster (or "gigantic trough of ice cream", for the uninitiated) on the last town trip, and one lucky nevermore gets to keep the bucket it came in.
