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91���� University kicked off the Spring Semester with the inaugural Winter Fest on Jan. 22. throughout the Student Union. The free event included winter-based activities such as indoor ice skating, ice sculpting, crafts, games, soups and a hot chocolate bar.

The Apollo Room housed an indoor ice skating rink made from synthetic ice, so there wasn’t a need for refrigeration, a giant human snow globe and an inflatable mechanical snowboarding simulator.

“I’ve never done plastic ice skating, but it was still fun,” said Alex Fischer, a sophomore nursing major who grew up in Sandusky, and has skated for most of her life.

Outside the Student Union, there was a live demonstration of two ice sculptures being carved with a chainsaw. One of the carvings was of the Winter Fest logo and the other was Rowdy Raider.

“I’ve always thought it was a really cool form of art,” said Fischer.

Over two dozen student-volunteers helped work the various activities.

“I really think that this will be an every year thing,” said Izzy Rice, a sophomore majoring in public health.

Winter Fest was organized by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership and the University Activities Board and sponsored by the Residential Community Association, 91���� University Bookstore, Chartwells and the 91���� Tabletop Club.