Fault free frosh
September 14, 2026 4:17 PM
It has become a regrettably familiar pattern; a cycle that has prevailed since the age of five. It begins in September, and wraps up in June, just in time for two full months of non-stop sunshine and good living.
This year, however, is a little different because high school is over. Those seemingly never ending four years are finally in the past and this fall marks the beginning of a new era.
StFX is an institution that is ranked among the best universities in the country, and is recognized for its first-rate academics, athletics, and students’ remarkable ability to party.
Frosh week is an exciting time to unwind and party before your stressful first year, get acquainted with people from residence and become familiar with a new campus.
Many first years are experiencing solo living for the first time and want to get a little crazy, which is encouraged whole-heartedly, but there are some key dos and don’ts that can help anyone survive frosh week sans embarrassment, shame or regret.
Naivety has taken over in the past despite parents giving suggestions such as “don’t overdo your new found independence” or “get to know a lot of new people”, but we all know that everyone is basically out to have a good time in the end.
That being said, a point that should also be stressed is that during this first week, new students may find themselves getting into one another’s personal space quite often.
To prevent any kind of awkward situation, it is important to not skip out on showers and keep well groomed.
Tip two number two involves a lime flavored quart of Smirnoff landing on the floor, and the importance of refraining from sucking it up through a crazy straw.
In fact, avoiding straight alcohol altogether and investing in some mix is always a good idea. Unless of course being carried around like dead weight by the CPs and waking up to arms riddled in bruises is on someone’s twisted bucket list.
StFX is the kind of school that embraces, nay, encourages crazy costumes. Beloved capes, unitards, hats and boas that have never seen the light of day because they are considered “socially unacceptable” can emerge from the depths of closets for the entire week.
However, costume choices must not be taken lightly. The risk of being associated with the chosen item for the remaining four years is sky high.
The Jell-o slide is one of frosh week’s most anticipated events. Upon completing this epic feat alongside good ‘ol Dr Riley, it would be wise to not leave the clothes worn down the slide in a laundry bag for more than a day.
Although it just looked like coloured water there is actual food in there so they will get moldy and it will be gross.
On a serious note, all new students are encouraged to attend as many events as possible; those who miss out tend to regret it.
Also, O-Crew spent countless hours creating new activities and making the legendary ones even better.
On a final note, inter-residence hooking up is strongly discouraged, especially between students who live on the same floor. It seems like a good idea at the time when merging together on the walk back to residence after partying, but it must be remembered that contact with this person will be constant and unavoidable for the next eight months. There you have it undergrads, a fool proof guide to a shame-free frosh week.
