Kids in...

McClimon: Prepared for the long haul 

... quarantine. These are serious times, and the epidemic that grips our nation and world should not be taken lightly. Currently, the kids are away from Steds and the University and the spring semester has come to an abrupt end. But life continues. Tonight, we hear from Drew McClimon, Steds freshman, who had some time to speak after rearranging a couple of naps. Enjoy.

St. Ed: With the University's residence halls, including the oldest and most storied, St. Ed’s, shut down, where are you these days?

McClimon: New Albany, Ohio, where bandwidth is scarcer than toilet paper.

St. Ed: As in-person classes have been nixed for the rest of the semester, how have you found on-line classes?

McClimon: On-line classes are to real classes as Zahm is to St. Ed’s:  I guess they’ll suffice, but we all know where we’d rather be.

St. Ed: Clearly, you have more time on your hands than ever before. So, what are you doing these days to pass the extra time?

McClimon: While on day four of menial chores my parents have invented to keep their children busy, I found a guitar in the attic.  Despite no history of musical endeavors, I find myself drawn to the notes of the six-string, lack of talent notwithstanding. I have also reverted back to my high school Xbox days and am proud to say I have achieved 3,000 SR in Overwatch. I have way too much time on my hands...

St. Ed: During your sojourn away from Steds, do you miss anything?

McClimon: My Mom has created a dinner rotation and I am stuck with my 11 year old brother’s “Irish quesadillas” which turned out to be cold rotisserie chicken wrapped in a Mexican tortilla. Needless to say, I actually miss North Dining Hall and, it goes without saying, my fellow Stedsmen.  Counting the days until August when we get to reconvene and welcome the incoming freshmen into our community.