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I arrived at the Wave a little after 11 p.m. I usually don’t head to the bars on Thursday night on account of having class at 8:30 a.m. the following morning, but in this case, I made an exception.

Why, you ask? Because this marks the first time I’ve done a story about a pillow fight.

As lightweight as that sounds, it looked like something a little dif- ferent for a change - this pillow fight was being sponsored by the Coors Light Mystery Mansion, with a participant winning an invite to the mansion.

When J arrived at the Wave, I realized I arrived way too early. Everyone in the Wave was just enjoying their time while pounding

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Feathers fly in Coors-sponsored

pillow fight UPEI]! students take part in an attempt to make it into the record books by contributing their time in a pillow fight

back their drinks.

Because of the minimal lighting in the Wave, I had to step outside to see what I’m actually writing down.

For.a while, it seemed time was moving so slowly, it was going backwards (Ed’s note: He should have indulged in a drink!).

1 owe a genuine thanks to Shawn Younis, who assisted me with find- ing who was organizing this event.

Ryan Ramsay, a UPEI student studying arts, was said organizer.

The pillow fight was being held across Maritime campuses, said Ramsay.

“It lasts for just a minute, but it’s total free-for-all.”

The pillow fight was meant to

make it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest simultaneous pillow fight. Apparently, two police officers were on hand to ensure the fight actually took place at 1 a.m., the exact time for the fight across the Maritimes.

After much waiting around, it was time for the students to gather in the theatre room directly next to The Wave.

This was not before I noticed another photographer taking pho- tos of two women dressed as cops posing with pillows.

My first thought? “Nice, man.” When I approached them to:get a picture for the Cadre, they were hesitant because they didn’t want

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these appearing in the paper.

When it came time to the actual pillow fight, it’s exactly what I expected: people hitting each other with pillows for a minute.

Before the fight, however, it was made clear that there would be no head shots.

But nothing was said about not being able to fill the pillow case with a sack of pennies, which is why the pillows were provided sans cases.

Once the minute passed, the area was filled with fluff and feathers.

Courtney Arsenault, a Ist year psychology student, was one of the participants.

“Tt was hilarious, and was a blast. I really enjoyed it.”

Students arm themselves with pillows as they attempt to smash and throw their way into the record books. Morrison photo