By Connor Kay – Staff Writer

St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 led a large following of students from Bishop’s University to take to the local bars and streets of Lennoxville. Over the weekend, students indulged in a variety of parties across town, which were surveyed by the student safety services who were there to respond to any concerns that students may have about the safety of peers and friends.

 As usual, during this green weekend, Reed Street was in the spirit of St. Patrick’s and had its own scene going on with the “ginger run,” a new trend across many university campuses where redheads mimic Spain’s famous running of the bull event by running down a narrow path lined with many bystanders. 

Soon after the “ginger run” took place, the street began to come to life as the crowd grew, with good spirits and booming music. Emerson Osmond, a BU student, commented that on St. Patrick’s weekend, “I had a blast, and Reed was packed. The music was good and loud, not to mention the crowd of 150-200 people to make it an even more exciting experience.”

Not only did the celebration have a large following of Bishop’s students, but it had noticeably drawn people from out of town, often friends or alumni, to experience a gathering similar to the vibrance of Homecoming. Osmond also commented on the various license plates he saw from different provinces and states which goes to show how widespread but well bonded the Bishop’s community has grown to be.

The highlight of the weekend, according to many students, seemed to be the initial Friday party. A large number of house parties were said to make for a good party-hopping scene, with the Golden Lion Pub at the center of attention. Although the gaze was directed to the streets of Lennoxville, that did not stop students packing the floors of the Gait, with the women’s rugby team organizing the coat check to ensure a smooth and successful night.

All in all, St. Patrick’s at Bishop’s University is continues to be a student highlight as they raise a toast and unwind before the end-of-semester push.