After a hugely successful Snowball this February, Community Council did not rest on its laurels. Instead, it headed straight back to the drawing boards to brainstorm on innovative events for the spring trimester. Senior Community Council Treasurer Eli Pinkus explained that the current Council does not simply wish to repeat the past. “At the start of the year, I sat down with the other Council executives, and we decided that we would not be content to put on the same old events of yesteryear,” said Eli.

Council polled the student body at the beginning of the year to get a sense of what potential new events would be of interest. The results gave them an unprecedented look into the student body’s desires. Council hopes that the risk of trying out some new events will pay off big time, as they are devoting the rest of the year to new ideas, with the exception of the annual Field Day.

A Color Run, a short race in which the competitors are doused in colorful powder, scored at the top of the list. Council plans to host such a Color Run in the coming months on the campus road. Senior Eugene Linden expressed his exuberance for the run. “I’m typically pretty apathetic towards school events. This time, though, it feels like Council read my mind. I’ll be first on line for the Color Run!” said Eugene.

For the more artistically inclined, Council also plans on hosting a Woodstock-inspired festival this spring. The focal point of the event will be the extended-length musical performances. Students will have the opportunity to perform longer sets of multiple songs, setting the event apart from Coffeehouse.

While the musicians perform, students will have the opportunity to play casual games, such as Cornhole and Spikeball. Sophomore Alex Hayward sees it as a terrific occasion for students to further share their talents with their peers. “I think

Hackley Woodstock will attract all sorts of students. The longer sets for musicians will give us a great chance to see their talents, and the lawn games are perfect for just having fun in the beautiful spring weather,” said Alex.

All told, Council appears to be dedicating itself to bold new ideas that seek to engage all types of students.