Saturday, noon
The streets are still filled with people wearing green shirts, hoodies, shoes, necklaces and face tattoos — even more than last night’s green flurry. The ATMs are repeatedly used for cash withdrawal, and breakfast restaurants are overflowing with customers ordering food to start the day — or to finish last night’s celebrations.
Some students were heading home after their night of partying, only to recover and get ready to continue their busy day excursions and celebrations.
“I’m going to a friend’s power hour, then I’m going to be hitting block, then probably a little brain break, some more parties and then KAMS at night,” said Safa Lakhany, senior in Information Sciences.
Students are finding numerous ways to make the most of their Unofficial celebration. Illini Pub Cycles filled the streets with students laughing, drinking and having a good time. Other students are sticking with their friends and staying at various apartment parties while others are going straight to the bars.
“I plan to go to an apartment crawl with all of my friends — we’re going to have a really fun time, and I’m very excited,” said Lauren Rearden, junior in Business.
This year’s Unofficial is the start of a new yearly tradition for many students, while others have kept the tradition alive since their freshman year.
“Unofficial is like the biggest holiday if you ask me,” Lakhany said. “Of course I celebrate it every year!”
