icebreakerIn which Bwog staff member Katie Reedy cogitates about alternative ice breakers to the traditional “two truths and a lie,” and “the name game” for Orientation Leaders and RAs, who will be faced with a group of (most likely wet), frightened, and homesick first-years tomorrow afternoon.

– Get postmodern: Bring a chisel, a block of ice, and break it.

– Best “being lost” (physically or emotionally) story, from recent memory or deep in childhood

– Best/worst hair experience (gum, cutting it yourself, etc.)

– Best cautionary tale your parents told you about New York

– Funny things your initials spell or could stand for

– Biggest irrational fear/huge misconception from childhood

– Favorite made-up word/Make up a word and a definition on the spot