As the first quarter comes to a close, this year's subfreshmen have become a tight-knit group. The bonding process started back in August, when the class took part in Subbie Retreat '08. The students spent time playing games and learning teamwork under the guidance of subbie buddies and faculty advisers. Lor Sligar and Lizzy Warner were among the subbie buddies, and they produced this account of the experience.

The Subbie Retreat has been a Uni tradition for almost 15 years. It welcomes new students to the school and helps them bond with their classmates in ways they would not be able to in a classrom setting. This year’s retreat was a full day and included activities like running, screaming, and creating chaos. Sophomore Katherine Allen, a subbie buddy who went on the retreat, takes a closer look at what happened.