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MARCH 8, 2007 - Page 10 COMMENTARY Luckiest day of year makes day go 'round assorted phrases, green sham- hats at Wal-Mart were a big people around the United right at the end of McDaniel STACEY EYLER rock hopper headbands. And hint). But let's not ignore all States claim to be of Irish College's spring break. So go STAFF WRITER one of my personal the other symbols associated descent. But what about those out, have fun, wear your On a recent shopping trip to favorites-green construction with the day: leprechauns, of you who aren't lucky green proudly (or have fun wal-Mart, I couldn't help but worker-like hats with gold shamrocks, luck, and gold. enough to be Irish? pinching those who forget notice out of the corner of my labels featuring the phrase However, the biggest symbol Don't be disheartened. St. their green), and celebrate the eye, the excessive amounts of "Got Beer?" of them all---even bigger than Patrick's Day isn't just for the day of the Irish. Is there any green hanging from a few Yes,that's right. St.Patrick's beer-c-is.. Irish these days. better way to end spring racks near the school supplies Day is finally descending Green. "Everyone can celebrate St. break? and cards sections. Stopping down upon the small town of Since those long-gone days Patrick's Day. My grandmoth- "It's fun to be Irish, if only to take a look at the display, Wesbninster. of elementary school, it has er, completely Lithuanian, for a day," said Millhausen. the array of quirky items Traditionally celebrated as been ingrained into our mem- was born on that day, and she made me smile. a religious holiday in Ireland, aries that St. Patrick's Day always celebrates both," The first items to catch my here in the United States, it's equals green. It's green this, Junior Megan Millhausen attention were the multiple safe to say that we have a green that, green everywhere. said. "Cat in the Hart-like hats fea- slightly different way of cele- Many people, including Smith And with March 17 right tured in solid green and green brating. and her family, put green up around the corner, celebrating and white stripes. Scanning "1 work at O'Lordan's Irish around their homes. And even will be the trend of the day. down the rest of the display, it Pub, so I know that a lot of more people like to wear With parades, games, and took about three seconds for people are going to be coming green, probably to show their open bars; people of all ages me to figure out what all the there to celebrate," said senior Irish pride or possibly just to are sure to have some fun accessories were for. Green Carrie Smith. avoid getting pinched. Imean, times. necklaces adorned with sham- Drinking has come to be really, who wants to suffer the And lucky for us college rocks, green "St. pIt nameplate one of the better-known esso- fate of getting pinched for students-c-or maybe unlucky, necklaces, shirts featuring elations with the Irish holiday their lack of wearing green? depends on your point of "Kiss me, I'm Irish" and other (those construction worker Millions upon millions of view-St. Patrick's Day falls Pack CDs, snacks- It's Spring Break time even more while driving on If you live far away, it can sing (and dance if necessary) Baltimore or D.C. CHRlSTlNA IllNKLE the over-populated streets of be very fun to take a road trip in the car. Of course, if you live too far STAFF WRITER New Jersey. But for some rea- home, but sometimes can be if you're home, I guarantee to drive home or if you're not There's no doubt that son, the drive always seems boring if you are alone. You there are a ton of places you going home for Spring Break, Spring Break is the most need- worth it. can always invite a best friend can take road trips to that will take a road trip to a friend's ed vacation of spring semes- Of course it would be fun to to go along for the trip or if make you feel like you're on a house or to your favorite local ter, but what is there to do? travel like a lot of students are you have room in the car, offer mini-vacation with your vacation spot. Sure traveling can be great doing this vacation, but there a ride to someone who lives friends. I know for me, I Wherever it is that you and partying is fun for a few are a ton of people who just close by; this can be a quick: always like to go down the decide to go, whether alone or days, but taking a road trip don't have the money; Iknow and interesting way to make a shore (as we call it in jersey) with friends, always remem- has proven to be one of the I don't. Although it seems new friend. or into New York for the day ber the necessities: great mix best ways to spend your days completely lame, I think the If you can't find enyoae to to go shopping. but there's so CDs, tons of tasty snacks, and off. For me, nothing says vaca- best trip you can take for travel with, driving alone can much you can do right around a camera (if you're traveling tion like sitting in five hours of Spring Break is one where you be a great way to relieve the your house. If you live some- with friends). This will help Jersey Turnpike traffic, only to wind up at home; it's relaxing, stress of school. If it's a nice where dose to school, you can you make your trip find more traffic on the stress free, and an all-inclusive day, just roll down the win- always get a group of friends memorable and wacky. 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