By CHLOE GRUSING
Editorial Editor
The school year is almost over, and I know most students on campus can’t wait for summer to begin.
There are many things to look forward to in the summer, including traveling, working and local activities and festivals. If you are a student at Northwestern and live outside of Alva, make sure to check your city’s local website for activities taking place.
If you are staying in Alva over the summer, there are many events happening.
The Nescatunga Arts & Crafts Festival & Sugar show is taking place from May 31 to June 1. According to the Oklahoma Travel website, this showcases local artist’s work. At the show there will be food trucks, jewlery, artwork and much more. This event takes place at the Alva Rec Center and welcomes everyone in the community to join.
Another event happening in the area is the Enid Downtown Dog Fest. On June 7 bring your dog to downtown Enid and enjoy games and giveaways centered around your pet.
The city hopes to see many pets and people enjoying the sun and games.
One last event happening this summer in Northwest Oklahoma is the Tonkawa Tribal Powwow.The event is open to the community and will host a horseshoe, disc golf and basketball tournamnet. Traditional clothing will be showcased along with a Veteran’s supper. This event will occur on June 28 through June 30.
There are always events going on in every city, so make sure to check and see if something interests you.
Here are some other suggestions of things to do this summer:
The first suggestion for things to do this summer is going to the zoo. This may seem like a child activity, but recently I went and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Learning about new animals, being outside and seeing different types of plants is a great way to engage your brain during summer. If you haven’t been to the zoo since childhood, I highly suggest visiting and seeing the animals.
Second, I recommend trying new recipes. Making some new food can help you experience different flavors and tastes, which can help expand your palate.
You could also try different cooking methods such as grilling, baking or sauteing a new dish.
Sharing these new creations with your friends and family is also a great way to showcase your hard work.
The last recommendation, and my personal favorite, is starting a garden this summer. You can grow flowers to decorate your yard, or start growing some vegetables to cook in new dishes.
Though it is not too late to start from seeds, going to a greenhouse with plants already growing can help a beginner. Growing a garden can reap great benefits and is a great way to see hard work pay off.
I asked some students around campus what their plans for summer were, and got many more suggestions:
“I might go on a camping trip and I’m working.”
-Sam Collins, sophomore, psychology
“I’m gonna get a job and take some classes this summer.”
-Dorothy Benton, sophomore, business
“I plan to stay in Alva for the summer and go to the lake a few times”
-Olivia Pride, freshman, mass communication
“I am taking summer classes and volunteering at the Classic Bowl, plus getting a job too.”
-Rosa Vargas, sophomore, music education
“I am going home to work and spending time with my friends.”
-Claire Sparks, junior, psychology
“I am going to Indiana to visit my family and I plan to get plenty of rest.”
-Jordyn Lovins, freshman, English education
“I plan on staying in Alva to work, hang, chill and tan.”
-Noelany Verja, freshman, social work
“I’m going home to work and I might take a trip.”
-Morgan Durbin, freshman, biology
“I’m hangin with my dog and working.”
-Jade Campbell, sophomore, music education
“I’m staying in Alva, taking some summer classes, and I have a cool job. It will be a cool summer.”
-Mary Hainzinger, senior, elementary education
