Nice Weather!? by Ryan

Wow, it's beautiful outside! What a great week to return from break! Most of the snow had melted on the hill, the sun is shining, and I've started wearing my sunglasses and rolling down my window already. All I want now is a class or two held outside. Forget the groundhog; outside classes are the true test to see if spring has come. Last year, I had a professor who was so excited for spring that he shoveled a clear spot on some steps the day before class so we could sit outside the next day.

The end of break week also ushers in one of my favorite school times: basketball intramurals! It started today with a free throw and three-point shooting contest. The free throw shooting contest was surprisingly the most intense part of the day. Both contests were divided up into mens and womens brackets and each person was given a minute to make as many free throws as possible. Seven or eight guys made it to the final round, with about two thirds being basketball team members. It looked like one team member was the strong favorite, but I was skeptical. My best friend wasn't on the team but is one of the best streak shooters I have ever seen. By that time, I had finished too low to win, so I was hoping he would catch fire, and did he ever! In one minute he made 26 free throws! It was unbelievable. The ball went in the basket every two seconds. It was great to see everyone's jaw drop as he kept making more and more baskets.

The three point contest was a lot of fun too. Shooters were given two shots each from five different spots on the floor. There were some good shooters, and people in the mens division had to make half of their shots just to advance to the second round. It was impressive considering the three point line for college men was moved back a full foot just a few years ago. In the end, the championship came down to two members of the CCC men's basketball team. The entire event was a lot of fun, with food and drinks provided.

Thursday begins the 3-on-3 competition, which is shaping up to be awesome. Everyone should come out for the games and cheer on the teams. The competition should be great and it will be a good chance to see some fun basketball.

-Ryan