The Most ✨ Iconic ✨ Parts of Coe College

Coe College has many defining symbols and concepts that most people think about when you ask them what they think of when hearing the words "Coe College". Some of these things include (but are not limited to)...

• Kohawk (Charlie Kohawk being included)- a symbol of pride and unity for our school. Everyone has some sort of clothing, hat, or uniform glorifying the mighty Kohawk.
• Victory Bell- one of the most powerful rituals of Coe, being rung at the orientation of one's freshman year and the graduation of one's senior year. Ringing the bell is bittersweet, but represents both the start and end of a journey.

However, stepping a foot onto Coe's campus unlocks new elements that help define the beauty and individualism that Coe College holds to those who choose to dive deeper. These are the most ✨ iconic ✨ parts of Coe College.

The Washing Machines

Ah, one of the most exciting parts of being a college freshman- finally doing your laundry in the laundry room. Coe's laundry rooms (especially in Armstrong) are what most would consider to be on "X-Games mode", especially due to the fact that my clothes are in one piece after being washed. I would say that the washers are comparable to that rollercoaster that feels like an unusually large amount of loops one must go through in order to get to the end. See the video below if that does not give you a clear idea of what the washing machine is like.

Large and Fluffy Squirrels

It seems that all schools like to brag about their squirrel population, but Coe College's squirrels are what I would consider to be pretty awesome. Rumor has it that one person on campus trained a few squirrels, but I truly could not tell you what they would be trained to do. All I know is that the squirrels really enjoy bonding with the human population on campus over one simple concept- food. What foods do these squirrels like? Well, I'm not going to explicitly say. However, I am including the process of Richard (yes, I named the squirrel) taking one of my dropped french toast sticks.

The "Friendly Ghost" Population

Rumor has it here on campus that there are a few ghosts who are very partial to playing some practical jokes on the people they are around. The most famous ghost is named Helen, and she resides somewhere in Voorhees (although, the exact place of residence is still debated today). Her interests include...

• turning on the heat when a resident makes a comment about someone not being mean to Helen, or she will turn on the room's heat
• getting a door deck of the Snapchat ghost on one of the rooms that it is assumed she resides in currently
• slamming doors when they are open and she is mad

All in all, Helen is a true icon here at Coe. I do hope to see her in action sometime before graduating.

(This is what I imagine Helen to be doing in her free time when she is not pulling practical jokes on Coe students)

Jolly Ranchers in the Coe Writing Center

Food is a true motivator for college students to complete tasks that they would typically hate or otherwise would not do. Knowing this information gives a huge benefit to the Writing Center, who gets people to know exactly where the Writing Center is located. Have there been people who stop by just to grab a Jolly Rancher? Yes, yes there have. However, it helps create a more welcoming feel for those who are apprehensive. 

(I am including this meme to entertain the masses, but I disagree with the blue raspberry Jolly Rancher being the superior. Cherry Jolly Rancher for the win)

The Coe College Writing Center Itself

"But Emma, people do know about the Writing Center before coming on campus, especially when you need to attend a Fellowship Competition to join."

I will respectfully disagree with you on this. Just knowing the existence of the Coe Writing Center does not mean that one truly understands what the Writing Center really is. The Writing Center is a place of friendship and conversation, one where people are so welcoming and helpful. When you need a shift taken over, there is always someone who is ready to take it over for you. Need help writing a paper or starting a draft? An abundance of people are ready to help you put your ideas into action. The Writing Center is more than just a fellowship- it's a family. 

In the end, that's what really defines Coe- a community and family. You step into a whole other world when you enter Coe, and hundreds of smiling faces are waiting to experience it all with you.