Voice!

Hey kiddos! As you’re all finishing your applications to Wesleyan and other colleges, we’ll be busy studying for finals! Yes, when classes are over tomorrow afternoon/evening, reading week officially commences! Six days of hanging out with friends, writing papers, studying for finals, and attending fun social events to de-stress and close out the semester! In previous years, reading week has certainly been a blast for me. I don’t think I’ve socialized with so many people in the library in an attempt to put off my work! On Tuesday night, we’re having the ever-so-popular, bi-yearly “breakfast at midnight” at Usdan, the new university center! So excited! Other highlights of the week include

- the “primal scream” Monday at midnight (to release all tension and frustration built on over the semester, Wes students will emerge from their dorms/libraries/rooms/etc. at the stroke of midnight, screaming at the top of their lungs outside for a full minute - it’s really interesting to be around so many people who are ready for finals!)

- music concerts

- dance performances

- comedy troupe shows

- and much, much more!

It’s that time of the year!!!

CHEERS!

H. Rizk ‘08
Senior Interviewer

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No matter how you spell it, Channukkah is an awesome time of the year. For the first time in years, all 8 days of Channukkah fall during the Wesleyan University Academic Year and the Jewish Community has thought of lots of fun ways to celebrate.

This year the Wesleyan Jewish Community will be hosting communal candle-lighting in different lounges and locations throughout campus. And yes, there will be chocolate gelt and dreidels. All are invited.

Dates and locations:

• Tuesday, Dec. 4: Olin lobby
• Wednesday, Dec. 5: Nics lounge
• Thursday, Dec. 6: SciLi lobby
• Friday, Dec. 7: Bayit
• Saturday, Dec. 8: Usdan, ground floor
• Sunday, Dec. 9: Butt C lounge
• Monday, Dec. 10: Bayit
• Tuesday, Dec. 11: WestCo lounge

And, there is a huge annual Channukkah Party in the Bayit ( Jewish Program House ). This is always a well attended event ( by celebrators and non-celebrators alike ) with campus bands, home made latkes, and gelt galore.

So, to all celebrating: Happy Channukkah.

To all: Have a wonderful Holiday Season and a Safe New Year!

Emily Einhorn ‘08
Senior Interviewer