Unapologetically Purple
University of Bridgeport Issue 2 Bridgeport, October 31, 2016 Knight’s Scribe Connecticut Unapologetically Purple Terrence Givens and Pedro Ramos Chief Editor and Editor The Purple Knights, homecoming festivities, and an outstanding athletics program. What is the commonal- ity among all three? The expectation that a sense of school spirit may be resuscitated from them. Our Purple Knights seem to be paraded in every corner of this college—at our pep rallies, club-sponsored events, and in the corner of the ring, cheering on our athletes. Yet, despite our conspicu- ous attempts, something continues to plague the morale of our student body. Many complain that a lack of school spirit persists, ready to enter the lackluster vacuums left behind by our soccer games and annual Harvest-Fests. What could be the culprit of such a lifeless phenomenon? “No one attends the games,” states Enea Groballi, a Senior. “…not a lot of short term entertainment options,” John Reis, a Junior in Graphic Design. Despite this, our student body is actively desiring such an enthusiastic school atmosphere. Indeed, our lack Photo from 2010 “Spirit Week” spring semester. of school spirit is feeding on itself, sapping our motiva- tion to parade the purple and white while drowning out Even our mascot has a lot edge and wisdom, without What you are read- the ephemeral spirit that once fueled our pep rallies and of meaning behind it if you this we lack technique; this ing now is the brandishing school dances. Such a crisis may seem hopeless—one that put some faith in it.
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