2008 Woodie Awards
Entertainment Committee sponsors Boston Day Trip
Bruce Jordan
Issue date: 4/6/07 Section: Campus News
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On Wednesday, March 28, countless students sat anxiously by their computers, waiting to submit an email at precisely 10 o'clock to the Entertainment Committee securing a spot for a free trip to Boston, Massachusetts. The trip was scheduled for Saturday, March 31. The lucky students who received the confirmation email gathered at the Howe Center on Saturday morning at 6:45 to begin their adventure.
The bus left campus at about 7:15. Those aboard the bus began the trip excited about the prospect of escaping campus for a day, and for free. Some students commented that the trip was better than free, as $20 of "Walking Around Money" would be issued to each individual student to keep them happy for the day. One student remarked, "It's like they're paying us to go to Boston!"
The bus arrived in Boston at about 11:30 in front of the Cheers bar. Some students chose to start the trip with a visit to this establishment, while others began exploring the town. There was no planned itinerary for the group, except that everyone was to meet at Ricardo's by 8 p.m. for a free dinner sponsored by the Entertainment Committee.
Everyone had a different experience in Boston that day. Some groups chose to explore the city itself, walking the entire Freedom Trail. Freedom Trail is a history walk through the city known for where Independence began. Others engaged in a bit of bar-hopping, soaking up local flavor. Others chose to focus on the people, and met many colorful characters. These include "Uncle Larry" who had some choice words for them.
In addition to this interesting fellow, there was also an "Amazing Race" style competition for college students. There were hordes of students from the colleges in and around Boston engaging in a scavenger hunt. A few Stevens students were able to participate; not as competitors, but as self-appointed guides. In the case of one particular student, he was a clue in the hunt. Upon overhearing a group of "Amazing Race" competitors discussing where they could find "The Red Sky," a few Stevens students gestured to Mike Fitzgerald. He then casually pointed to his red shirt and told them that he was "Sky, the Red Sky." He later went on to tell them that their next clue would be at the Willie Mays statue, which was under his left foot.
The day ended at the Italian Restaurant, Ricardo's. The dinner began with a traditional salad, served with balsamic vinaigrette. The second course was penne in red sauce, served with Italian and garlic breads. The main dish was a combination of either chicken parmigiana or chicken marsala, served family style. The meal finished with a dessert of cannoli.
Following dinner, the group piled back into the bus for the ride home to Hoboken. It was a quick ride, as everyone exchanged stories about the various adventures that they had during their time in Boston. Hopefully, this sort of event will become a Stevens tradition; one that can be experienced by most of campus.
The bus left campus at about 7:15. Those aboard the bus began the trip excited about the prospect of escaping campus for a day, and for free. Some students commented that the trip was better than free, as $20 of "Walking Around Money" would be issued to each individual student to keep them happy for the day. One student remarked, "It's like they're paying us to go to Boston!"
The bus arrived in Boston at about 11:30 in front of the Cheers bar. Some students chose to start the trip with a visit to this establishment, while others began exploring the town. There was no planned itinerary for the group, except that everyone was to meet at Ricardo's by 8 p.m. for a free dinner sponsored by the Entertainment Committee.
Everyone had a different experience in Boston that day. Some groups chose to explore the city itself, walking the entire Freedom Trail. Freedom Trail is a history walk through the city known for where Independence began. Others engaged in a bit of bar-hopping, soaking up local flavor. Others chose to focus on the people, and met many colorful characters. These include "Uncle Larry" who had some choice words for them.
In addition to this interesting fellow, there was also an "Amazing Race" style competition for college students. There were hordes of students from the colleges in and around Boston engaging in a scavenger hunt. A few Stevens students were able to participate; not as competitors, but as self-appointed guides. In the case of one particular student, he was a clue in the hunt. Upon overhearing a group of "Amazing Race" competitors discussing where they could find "The Red Sky," a few Stevens students gestured to Mike Fitzgerald. He then casually pointed to his red shirt and told them that he was "Sky, the Red Sky." He later went on to tell them that their next clue would be at the Willie Mays statue, which was under his left foot.
The day ended at the Italian Restaurant, Ricardo's. The dinner began with a traditional salad, served with balsamic vinaigrette. The second course was penne in red sauce, served with Italian and garlic breads. The main dish was a combination of either chicken parmigiana or chicken marsala, served family style. The meal finished with a dessert of cannoli.
Following dinner, the group piled back into the bus for the ride home to Hoboken. It was a quick ride, as everyone exchanged stories about the various adventures that they had during their time in Boston. Hopefully, this sort of event will become a Stevens tradition; one that can be experienced by most of campus.
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