The time has finally come. This week,everyone at The Universityof Memphis will arrive at the answer to the question: What ifSpring Break started in February?
The second month of the year is usually only known for thingslike Valentines Day, Black History, the TV sweeps and the AnnualRock 103 Ronald McDonald House Radiothon.
But not anymore. Today is Feb. 25 (Happy Birthday, Ashley), andTiger High is getting ready for Spring Break. Yes, spring startsthis weekend.
The U of M's academic calendar is famous for being one of themost unique in the area. Most notably, each semester classes startlater and end earlier than most other schools.
But, why is Spring Break so early?
There must be an unwritten U of M rule that Spring Break has tobe at the halfway mark of the semester (If this is the case, weshould rename the break "Halftime").
Maybe there is a secret race going on to see which school canhave their Spring Break first (We better beat Louisville!).
Or perhaps school administrators did not want our break tointerfere with "Tornado Week" on the Weather Channel (It is goingto be the television event of the year, just wait and see).
At The U of M, there are always countless possibilities to thesemind boggling situations.
Of course, moving events to February has become very popular.The NFL's Super Bowl officially moved to February this year, and itplans to stay there for a while.
Some may be quick to point out that Spring Break does nottechnically start until Monday, which is March 1. But in reality,the break starts the second your last class of the week ends.
According to Memphis.edu,next year's Spring Break will not include any days outside themonth of March. Take that for what you will because our school Website is not always factually accurate. Memphis.edu also states that The U ofM is "a scenic campus in a park like setting."
Anyway, there is no truth to the rumors that Thanksgiving breakwill be pushed back to October.
Enjoy your week off from classes. For nine straight days, youwill not have to sign an attendance sheet.
