By Colin Ahern – Opinions Editor

On March 17, tucked beneath the Gait and the SUB, BUnited held a tote bag painting event. This organization, a key valve in the heart of Bishop’s, provided all necessary materials and offered a haven for all who felt that Saint Patrick’s Day was best spent in calm. BUnited has cultivated a strong reputation as a beacon for students seeking to take part in low stakes socialization. Rife with snacks, music, and charming company, BUnited consistently offers a high quality experience for students who seek to partake in holiday events as well as study sessions.

I had the pleasure of wandering between the rainbow trail and the dutiful murmuring of the SRC offices to find myself seated with the lovely staff of BUnited. Students painted cats, monkeys, logos, scenery, and a multitude of other subjects on their respective tote bags. All the materials provided carried a high quality and an even greater abundance. This event has been one of a long line of well-crafted, creative, and crafty crafts events.  

Within this vibrant glass bottle, a fleet of students toiled for hours to commit the platonic ideals in their minds onto the material plane. This event seeks to both offer calm events for students giving Reed Street a wide berth and to reinforce the fabric of the Bishop’s community. By creating a space that unites students over hobbies and new experiences, BUnited creates a venue to begin building lasting friendships over shared interests. Other similar events in recent memory are the mocktail night at the Gait (hosted by Games Club), Wit and Whimsy Poetry meetings, and the Odanak Flag Raising Ceremony. Events such as these that enrich the Bishop’s community are ones well worth attending.

BUnited shares their schedule of free and varied events on their Instagram page. With events such as candle making, book night, and snack tasting on the horizon, it is no wonder that BUnited has cultivated such a positive and altruistic reputation.