Ultimate Frisbee = Ultimate Fun and Community at CIU
Nandry Conrod and Brycen Holdman in competition. (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer)
By Naomi Balk
CIU Student Writer
made the ceremonial first pull of CIU鈥檚 Intermural Ultimate Frisbee season on a sunny afternoon in early February. Dr. Bryan Beyer, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences blew the shofar, and friends and staff gathered to cheer on the two teams playing the opening round 鈥 The Friskies vs. The Glazed Lemon Loafs.
Throughout the season, five teams will play on a rotation every Tuesday and Thursday to determine who will win the championship in April.
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Student organizers Andrew Busbee and Hannah Thom thanked President Smith and Dr. Beyer for coming, Professor Dr. David Olshine for opening the season in prayer, and the Physical Plant for maintenance of the field.
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