Students Freeze Trying To Keep The Hanukkah Tradition Ablaze.

This Thursday, Hillel students gathered in the freezing snow to light hanukkah candles, in accordance with their tradition. The second night of Hanukkah proved to be the coldest, as the students huddled outside the Student Center lighting their menorahs and attempting to stay warm. The university has a strict no fire policy, forcing the students out into the cold. Students are not even able to light and stay with the flames, in order to celebrate their holiday tradition. For over an hour the students battled the freezing conditions, in a hopeful attempt to keep their candles lit. Freshman interior design major, Heather Rosen, was among the shivering students. "I really wish we had a building to celebrate Hanukkah in. The dorms won't let us light candles, but I still feel it's important to light the menorah. I'm worried about catching a cold, but at least I'm with friends." The chilly weather however did nothing to reduce spirits, as the students huddled singing festive songs, and spinning dreidals on the snow covered tables.

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