2008 Woodie Awards
Fall Break!
By: Carrie Shylanski
Issue date: 10/12/06 Section: LifeStyle
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It's that time of year again. Time to put away the books for a week, a breather after cramming for midterms. It's fall break.
"We've had a fall break for as long as I can remember," said Ted Hoef, associate vice president and dean of students for Webster University.
Hoef said fall break is a way to separate the two fall terms: fall one and fall two.
When it comes to how students are going to spend their fall breaks, they had different things to say.
While most students said they were going to catch up on sleep, a few have other things planned.
"I'll be taking some time away from my studies to go visit my brother at Mizzou," said Andrew Kremer, a junior audio production major.
Kremer thinks fall break is a good idea because it gives him a chance to regroup for the second half of the semester.
Freshman Claire Beaudoin, a biology major, also has things planned for fall break.
"My birthday falls during fall break so I'll do something for that," Beaudoin said.
Beaudoin also plans to go camping sometime during the week.
Are you looking for something to do this fall break? Gather up some friends and try one of these fun fall activities:
Eckert's Farms
Apple and pumpkin season is here. Eckeret's lets customers pick their own apples, as well as pumpkins.
For more information visit www.eckerts.com
Eckert's Belleville, Ill.
951 S. Green Mount Road
618-233-0513
Eckert's Millstadt, Ill.
2719 Eckert Orchard Lane
618-476-3260
The Eckert's in Millstadt also offers haunted hayrides.
Oktoberfest
Hermann, Mo.
Oct. 20 to 22
Throughout October, Hermann will be having an Oktoberfest. Different wineries will have live entertainment to go along with wine tasting.
For more information call: 1-800-932-8687
Antoinette's Haunted History Tour
Alton, Ill.
Oct. 20-21
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Take a trolley tour to some of Alton most haunted places. Stops include a confederate prison site, a confederate cemetery and Underground Railroad slave tunnels.
The tour is on Oct. 20 to 21 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The cost is $42 per person.
For more information call 618-462-4009 or visit www.hauntedalton.com
Six Flags Fright Fest
Family-fun amusement park by day, scary ghost town by night. Six Flags St. Louis has kicked off another season of terror. Go to the park early to ride the rides; stay late to go through haunted houses.
4900 Six Flags Rd
636-938-4800
Friday 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: General admission is $44.99, but an online special is available for $36.99. Check local gas stations and fast food restaurants; they usually have a coupon for a certain amount off admission, sometimes even a buy one get one free coupon. Remember to bring extra money for parking.
The Great Godfrey Corn Maze
Get lost in twists and turns in a maze made out of seven acres of corn. Located in Godfrey Ill., this pirate-shaped maze is sure to keep anyone entertained.
1401 Stamper Lane
618-466-1483
Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to dusk
Cost: $6, visit www.greatgodfreymaze.com for a dollar off coupon
"We've had a fall break for as long as I can remember," said Ted Hoef, associate vice president and dean of students for Webster University.
Hoef said fall break is a way to separate the two fall terms: fall one and fall two.
When it comes to how students are going to spend their fall breaks, they had different things to say.
While most students said they were going to catch up on sleep, a few have other things planned.
"I'll be taking some time away from my studies to go visit my brother at Mizzou," said Andrew Kremer, a junior audio production major.
Kremer thinks fall break is a good idea because it gives him a chance to regroup for the second half of the semester.
Freshman Claire Beaudoin, a biology major, also has things planned for fall break.
"My birthday falls during fall break so I'll do something for that," Beaudoin said.
Beaudoin also plans to go camping sometime during the week.
Are you looking for something to do this fall break? Gather up some friends and try one of these fun fall activities:
Eckert's Farms
Apple and pumpkin season is here. Eckeret's lets customers pick their own apples, as well as pumpkins.
For more information visit www.eckerts.com
Eckert's Belleville, Ill.
951 S. Green Mount Road
618-233-0513
Eckert's Millstadt, Ill.
2719 Eckert Orchard Lane
618-476-3260
The Eckert's in Millstadt also offers haunted hayrides.
Oktoberfest
Hermann, Mo.
Oct. 20 to 22
Throughout October, Hermann will be having an Oktoberfest. Different wineries will have live entertainment to go along with wine tasting.
For more information call: 1-800-932-8687
Antoinette's Haunted History Tour
Alton, Ill.
Oct. 20-21
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Take a trolley tour to some of Alton most haunted places. Stops include a confederate prison site, a confederate cemetery and Underground Railroad slave tunnels.
The tour is on Oct. 20 to 21 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The cost is $42 per person.
For more information call 618-462-4009 or visit www.hauntedalton.com
Six Flags Fright Fest
Family-fun amusement park by day, scary ghost town by night. Six Flags St. Louis has kicked off another season of terror. Go to the park early to ride the rides; stay late to go through haunted houses.
4900 Six Flags Rd
636-938-4800
Friday 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: General admission is $44.99, but an online special is available for $36.99. Check local gas stations and fast food restaurants; they usually have a coupon for a certain amount off admission, sometimes even a buy one get one free coupon. Remember to bring extra money for parking.
The Great Godfrey Corn Maze
Get lost in twists and turns in a maze made out of seven acres of corn. Located in Godfrey Ill., this pirate-shaped maze is sure to keep anyone entertained.
1401 Stamper Lane
618-466-1483
Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to dusk
Cost: $6, visit www.greatgodfreymaze.com for a dollar off coupon
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