Virginia has not seen snow in quite a while, and many individuals have thoughts on the matter. While many people love the snow for its unique beauty, others find snow somewhat dangerous. Here is what the Christopher Newport community has to say about the snow.
Out of the 60 responses that I had received, 71% of individuals said that they loved the snow whereas 29% of individuals said that they did not like snow.
For those who love snow, their biggest reasoning was because of the beauty it possesses. Freshman Charlyce Lashay explained that “the snow is just so beautiful.” Just like Charlyce, sophomore Bre Dorrian finds beauty in the snow as well. “I like looking at the landscape while it is snowing. It looks very pretty,” she said. Snowfall truly does add to the Virginian landscape, making everything look very scenic during the winter season.
Many individuals also loved getting to play in the snow. Senior Katherine Zickel said that she enjoyed being able to make a snowman because it reminds her of being a kid again. Having not seen snow in years, many individuals cherished this time to play in the snow, doing activities such as snowball fights, sledding and making snow angels. “I like the snow because I am able to go sledding,” said junior Emily Sarar. This snowy season is perfect for going outside and trying some thrilling activities.
People also like to get creative when the weather stirs up something magical. Junior David Okonkwo said, “I love the snow because I am able to make ice cream.”
However, not everyone is a big fan of the snow. Junior Alyssa Tillman explained that she doesn’t like snow because “it creates ice and I slip and fall.” Alongside Tillman, senior Ty Edwards also doesn’t like the snow because of how dangerous it is. “I always bust my [butt],” he said.
Everyone has mixed feelings when it comes to snow. Nonetheless, whether you like the snow or not, the season only lasts about three months. I just think that it’s exciting that Virginia was able to see snow this year. With that being said, don’t be afraid to go out and play in the snow. You never know if we will end up seeing snow again.
