All these things should be expected of the week before finals, but I'm realizing it is not like that. True, the library is fuller, more studying occurs and the stress is mounting like Santa to his sleigh. But looking through this massive fog of pressure, there is much more to this special week. Some students sleep a little later. Even though the head might not hit the pillow until four in the morning, sleeping past noon is still quite an accomplishment.
Some students watch a few more movies.
And some students find the joy of a midnight smoke with a few buddies. But what makes Dead Week unique is how it brings the students of ISU together. No other time in the semester do fraternity brothers experience the same difficulties at the same time. No other time in the semester are the people in rooms on a dorm floor so courteous to one another. No other time in the semester are roommates as willing to help each other study because they know the favor will be returned.