Monday, April 9, 2007

Jim's Column of Random Observations

Spring has sprung… at least we thought so. This last week’s weather has proven that nothing is predictable or constant when it comes to weather in Illinois. After nearly three weeks of sunshine, warm spring-like temperatures and general gorgeousness, we’ve been plunged back into the depths of winter. We’ve had freeze warnings. It’s snowed. It’s April. Wearing shorts, lounging on the quad and playing Frisbee should be a way of life by now, and it seemed that it was until a week ago. How are we supposed to enjoy our last month of school if it’s just going to be cold? It’s certainly going to be difficult, but then again, how much time do we have these days to enjoy ourselves anyway? It seems the end of the year brings the greatest onslaught of work any of us have ever seen. I’m personally feeling pretty stressed, and I know I’m not the only one feeling that way. Is it possible that even professors procrastinate, realizing in the last minute they haven’t had their students do all the things they meant for them to do during the semester? It definitely seems possible and would explain the last-minute work rush we’re experiencing. Even though it seems that spring is already behind us, we at least have summer to look forward to, and it’s a lot closer than you might think. In only a month most of us will be either done with finals or close to it, so cheer up! It might seem like January again, but we’re almost done.

Editor's Note: AMEN BROTHER.

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