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Last Thursday evening, after upperclassman seminars, the Dumb Ox Coffee Shop at 91����, California, opened its doors for a seasonal Oktoberfest celebration, welcoming students with warm snacks and pumpkin prizes. 

The night was chill and breezy, the perfect atmosphere for a fall gathering. Students dined on warm, soft pretzels with cheese sauce and sipped on hot apple cider. Throughout the evening, they carved pumpkins into Jack-o’-lanterns, each vying for the first-place prize. 

The Dumb Ox was full of life and energy, activity spilling outside onto the Rose Patio, where students enjoyed the cool evening air. Some members of the teaching faculty arrived, following their seminars, and all chatted about classes and Halloween plans for the upcoming weekend. 

Winners of the pumpkin carving contest were announced the following day. First place went to Damien Grimm (’30) for his Michael Jackson “Thriller” themed pumpkin. An honorable mention went out to Luke Connelly (’27) for his Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit-inspired design — a big hit with the seniors after their toil over the modern philosopher’s dense work. 

“I had such a good time at Oktoberfest with my friends!” Luciano Carnazzo (’30) enthused. The festive night was a big success, and all the pumpkins entered in the competition were displayed outside St. Joseph Commons over Halloween weekend for all to praise and appreciate.

More photos from Oktoberfest

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