Artichoke Attack

From mixers, guest speakers, and music concerts to festivals and fundraisers, colleges are all about getting students involved. These events, although fun, are usually held in a high-traffic area, an area you have to walk through to get to your next class. I am all about being a part of the campus community, especially since these events are usually home to a lot of free things and a great place to meet people. However, these events are not always pure happiness. 

Here's a little anecdote for you...

Once upon a time I was venturing through an event at my school on my way to my next class when out of nowhere, I was thrown to the ground. I was pinned between the concrete and the school mascot, Artie the Artichoke. Unfortunately for Artie, his body is about as wide as it is tall, so like a turtle on its back, Artie was stuck. Picture this, I'm stuck underneath a huge artichoke while the artichoke flails his arms and legs trying to gain enough momentum to roll off of me. Eventually a passerby came to my rescue and lifted Artie off of me, setting me free. 

Moral of the story: Tread with caution and try to be ten feet away from the school mascot at all times. If possible, find an alternate route to class to take on event days.