Cowboy Party (Friends vs Friends)

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A few weeks have gone by in the fall semester at Trinity University, and just as much as the students are getting ready for their first midterms, they are also finding time to go out and party. Last time I shared the differences between the upperclassmen and freshman in the social arena, but last weekend something strange and different happened between two groups of good friends.

After the football game on Saturday, word spread once again that there was a party at &#* %&*#, but this time it was a Cowboy Party. The freshman were a little more comfortable this time, and wandered around with a plan rather than without a clue. Amongst the small groups of people dancing and playing games, there were two groups of good friends that seemed to be in similar conflicts with one another. The first group of friends, lets call them Forrest and Bubba, had conflicting views on whether telling Forrests crush the truth about his feelings towards her was beneficial or not. Bubba thought it would help and decided to tell her, but Forrest got angry and thought Bubba had ruined everything. However, we will never know the outcome. The other group of friends had a similar conflict, but instead of Bubba telling the girl about Forrests feelings, he told her about his own feelings towards her. There are two ways the second groups conflict could have ended, but sure enough, it ended the bad way.

Although this explanation of these two groups of friends and their conflicts is fairly vague, I think it is fair to say that I have a vague memory of the events that occurred that night.

Toga Party (Upperclassmen vs. Freshman)

Everyone associated with Trinity University knows it is a prestigious institution, with extremely competitive academic and athletic atmospheres. However, what a lot of people do not like to admit is that this is still "college" and the kids will party.

There are obvious differences between Upperclassmen and Freshman when it comes to the academic arena, as well as the athletic arena. Nevertheless, those differences are also exemplified when the two classes are put in similar social settings. After classes last Friday many Freshman were wondering, "where is the party this weekend?" while many Seniors were thinking, "Toga party!"

After the Trinity Football game Saturday night, word spread like wildfire that there was a Toga Party at &#* %&#@. The Upperclassmen showed up with their usual friends (and unusual attire) ready to experience another crazy house party, while the Freshman showed up with their roommates looking like deer in headlights. The Seniors flowed throughout the party, knowing where to go and who to talk to. Most probably knew where they were going to hangout for majority of the party before it even started: outside to chill and talk, dance-floor to "dance," and living-room for games. On the other hand, the Freshman roamed around looking for where they would fit in best, trying to glean proper party etiquette.

The uptight posture of the Freshman contrasted well with the thoughtless minds of the Seniors letting loose for their last year of college.