Winter Vibes! ✨
Winter spreads can be much more than snow days and holiday snapshots. A strong winter section highlights the personality, culture, and atmosphere of the season by capturing the small, authentic moments that make winter unique on your campus. One approach is to focus on winter micro-moments. The everyday details like frosty windows, steamy mugs, breath in the air, or students bundled up for outdoor activities, paired with quick “snap quotes” about winter comforts. You can also feature A Day in the Life: Winter Edition, showing how routines shift with indoor practices, cold morning commutes, or finals-season adjustments.
Another angle is to highlight community and local culture, showcasing what winter looks like where you live, seasonal foods, festivals, markets, and cultural traditions. You might also explore winter sports behind the scenes, covering pre-game rituals, gear breakdowns, indoor conditioning, or how teams deal with limited daylight. Finally, consider winter fashion profiles, spotlighting how students express themselves through layers, textures, and accessories during the colder months.
These ideas pair well with student and adviser brainstorming activities to help generate authentic, creative coverage your staff can turn into strong winter storytelling!
Click on this link to view and download a pdf of a winter brainstorming activity for students: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vgrgv4lzl0p3u0vct250v/Winter-Through-Our-Eyes.pdf?rlkey=cdfqji5yl2p31fhdw6zfe13pp&st=5kvcb8es&dl=0