Lighting up a tree and hitting a nerve...
... on campus when students are away? Not much, but some things are happening. Many trees and shrubs needing trimming and pruning have been trimmed and pruned. Hallway carpets in residence halls are being thoroughly shampooed and power washed. The list can go on, but there is one other important thing that is happening about campus. What is that you ask? The hanging of Christmas lights of course! The pine tree on the west side of the Main Building, the de facto Christmas tree for the University, had its lights festooned among its branches, ensuring the Christmas spirit will be alive on campus. On the hanging of Christmas lights, Fr. Ralph said, "I am sure this tree will be a pretty sight, being awash in multicolored light, but I have to wonder. The Dome can have its tree, but why can't Steds? Yes, why can't Steds have a tree for Christmas? Someone needs to look into that, just saying."
