Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
The sun is out and so are the people on this unusually warm March day as the forecast reaches up to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Perhaps groundhog Punxsutawney Phil was correct in his predictions of an early spring.
Clusters of groups stream up and down Green Street, ready for another day of revelry. Joe’s Brewery is hosting block from noon to 4 p.m. KAMS, hosting what the bar has termed “KamRock,” a St. Patrick’s Day pop-up concept, also had block this morning and is open all day long.
Ahbi Sitaram, junior in LAS, said he watched the basketball game this morning with friends. During the game, the Illini won against Wisconsin with a 91-83 final score.
“Woke up late, I’ve been watching the basketball game today,” Sitaram said. “Three of my friends are visiting from Minnesota. I’m from Minnesota.”
Sitaram said he noticed that many people have friends out of town visiting because of Unofficial and expressed his passion for the University’s tradition.
“I love Unofficial,” Sitaram said. “Last year I had two friends that came. It’s honestly probably one of the best weekends in college.”
