March 20 is the Spring Equinox, also known as the First Day of Spring. Some Eastern students.

Sidney Mayberry, a freshman elementary education major, said she was excited to spend more time outside.

“My friends and I have been wanting to go hiking for a while now, but it has, obviously, been too cold to go. I am over the moon ecstatic over the fact that spring is finally here; I missed going hiking and being outside and surrounded by nature. I cannot wait to go to Fox Ridge and just spend the day with my friends.”

Breonna Ritchey, a freshman Early Education major, said she is thrilled for spring.

“First of all, I am just ready to be able to walk to class without being cold the whole way there. Honestly though, I am so glad spring is here. I can finally ditch the hoodies and coats and wear shorts and stuff like that. I am just ready for the nice weather. I have seen way too much snow this year and am ready for the sun to shine more often. Plus, the spring is a nice reminder that I am almost done with  my first year of college. It is a bit stressful thinking about finals week sneaking up on us, though.”

James Schagrin, a freshman Special Education major, had a different reason for why he was excited for winter to pass.

“Well, I was really happy that football could start back up, that’s the number one thing I have been looking forward to this year. I had not been to a football game in so long, so I was happy when I was able to claim my ticket to the first home game of the season.  However, that is not the only reason I am glad winter is gone. I know that a lot of people struggle with seasonal depression, so I am really happy for everyone who will get a bit of a break from that; I know it can be difficult to handle. I know a few people I care about go through it and struggle with depression, so I am hoping the nice weather does some good for them.”

Emilee Tosh can be reached at 581-2812 or at [email protected].