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With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, classes and campus activities start to lighten as the weather gets colder. However the Resident Assistants still continue to host a variety of programs.

“We have various programs, from video games to kick boxing,” said Turok Tarango, an RA at Guenther Hall.,” “There are also frequent games of football at ‘O’Brian Island,’ named for President O’Brien.”

The “island” is the strip of grass in between Buff Hall and Guenther Hall.“The name O’Brien Island was actually used out of spite because it was his decision to have it there,” said Tarango.

For Shirley Hall there is a “Dear Mom and Dad program” Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. where the residents write a letter to their parents telling them how much they appreciate them, love them, miss them, and mail it right before Christmas.  “Forget the Stress, Make a Mess” will take place Nov. 29 where residents get to have a stress relieving pillow fight with one another and learn about stress management.

“I am having a ‘Some More S’mores’ program, where we just hang out and enjoy microwaveable s’mores. We like our programs to be both fun and educational and of course as much food as possible,” said Lindsay Shoot, an RA at Shirley. The s’mores program will be later on in the month.

Following their “Sexy Leg” contest, Jones Hall is hosting a “No Shave November” where the rules are simple.

“Guys aren’t allowed to shave for the whole month of November. Whoever has the best beard wins,” said Matthew Martin, a freshman resident at Jones Hall. First and second place will receive a gift card.