On Friday morning, scores of subfreshman science students ventured over to Uni Gym to see the reptile and amphibian collection of Kevin Nortrup, Uni Class of 1977. Whether letting a python slither over their shoulders or playing with the several turtles on display, students wasted no time getting into the swing of hands-on herpetology.

[AUDIO included] This year's subfreshmen are working on an oral history project about the women's movement. They recently got some advice from a pro when National Public Radio correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty spoke to them about the responsibilities and privileges of journalism.

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.