{"id":5928,"date":"2020-09-12T16:56:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T16:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/?p=5928"},"modified":"2021-10-15T20:21:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:21:57","slug":"5-things-to-do-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/blog\/5-things-to-do-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Do Outside on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that classes have started and you\u2019re back on campus for the Fall, you may be wondering what activities you can do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The reality is that we\u2019re all adjusting to some new changes because of COVID-19, but there are still plenty of outdoor activities that are both fun and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To give you a better idea, here\u2019s a list of some physically distant activities you can enjoy right on our beautiful campus.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/3-Hammock-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Hammock1280&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hammocking Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;1. Hammock between the trees&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hammocking Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What better way to study, hang out, read, or relax than in a hammock?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll find that just about any spot you pick around campus to set up your hammock will do, but I\u2019d say the best place is between Kryzsko Commons and Minn\u00e9 Hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In fact, hammocking on campus may be one of the best\u2014and most relaxing\u2014physically distant activities. I mean come on, you\u2019re literally cocooned under the sun. Life can\u2019t get any better!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/09\/Frisbee-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Frisbee_Play1280&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Frisbee Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;2. Play with a frisbee &#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Frisbee Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gather your floor and\/or roommates and play a game of frisbee on Somsen lawn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Somsen lawn has plenty of green space to invite new (or existing) friends to play a quick round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It doesn\u2019t take much effort to get everyone together for a safe game with a little friendly competition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/09\/Outdoor-Study-3-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Study_Outside1280&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Study Outside Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;3. Study outside&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Study Outside Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your class schedule is predominantly online and you want a change of scenery to study, then I suggest you snag a table outside the Kryzsko Solarium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll feel connected because it&#8217;s near the center of campus, but please be aware of the safety risk you take when you\u2019re amongst your peers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take advantage of this great study spot while we still have warm weather! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/09\/Book-Club-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Book_Club1280&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Book Club Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;4. 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Around the Clock Tower or at the Memorial Hall garden might be some good places to scout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, find a place to meet. Then gather your members and read away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/Community-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Warrior_Pride1280&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Photoshoot Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;5. Show your Warrior Pride&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Photoshoot Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time to show off your Warrior Pride! Offer to take a friend&#8217;s photos around campus with Warrior apparel and have a fun photoshoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re done, you can enter to win prizes for #<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/2018\/11\/01\/show-your-school-spirit-on-warrior-fridays\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WSUPurpleFridays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Be Safe Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best part about this list is that these aren\u2019t the only things to do on campus while keeping your physical distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When thinking of other things to do on campus, please keep the safety risks in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/09\/Safety_Risks1280.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Safety_Risks1280&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Socializing Safety Risks Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Conclusion Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Be creative and find the activities that you enjoy the most. 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