It is no secret that when it rains in Searcy, trekking across Harding\u2019s campus can feel like a courageous act of survival. A light drizzle has the ability to unleash monstrous rivers that rush down the sidewalks and create large bodies of water that block the intersection of the Benson steps and the student center entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many students do not come prepared for the downpours that occur every spring semester. Junior Daniel Burley, a Searcy local, said the most essential preparation for Arkansas\u2019 inevitable rain is proper footwear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone hates wet socks,\u201d Burley said. \u201cMy favorite are Doc Martens because they\u2019re comfortable, casual and waterproof.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burley said his socks always remain dry when he wears his Dr. Martens. Students can find quality and affordable rain boots at Shoe Department Encore in Searcy. Sophomore Hannah Hackworth said she agrees with Burley about owning proper rain attire. Hackworth said she uses a raincoat, rain boots and an umbrella when walking to her classes. She said she utilizes the buildings as much as possible to keep dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA bad hair day is better than a ruined laptop,\u201d Hackworth said. \u201cI always go through every building \u2026 no matter how much longer it takes me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA bad hair day is better than a ruined laptop\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Hackworth said she will walk through every building from the cafeteria to the McInteer building to avoid the rain. Burley said when he walks from the student center to the library, he will cut through the Stevens Art Center. He walks through a small hallway that leads straight through the art building, which he said is a perfect place to get out of the rain. When getting caught unprepared, Burley suggested laughing it off with friends and not being too embarrassed by it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t do what I did freshman year and skip class because you got soaked in an unexpected rainstorm after chapel,\u201d Burley said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior Mallory Mackie has also laughed off a few unexpected rainfalls on campus. Unlike Burley and Hackworth, Mackie doesn\u2019t have any alternate routes to keep out of rain on campus. She said she has worn a sweatshirt and shorts in the rain and was not pleased when the rain caught her off guard while exiting the cafeteria. She suggested avoiding Shores Hall if students want to stay dry because of how easily the area floods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t live near Shores because it\u2019s a flood down here,\u201d Mackie said. \u201cAvoid sidewalks with dips and stick to high ground.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAvoid sidewalks with dips and stick to high ground.\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The easiest way to stay dry on campus is to carry an umbrella, own a raincoat and wear waterproof shoes. Protect any electronics, drive to class if necessary, and walk through buildings when given the chance. According to U.S. Climate Data, the average precipitation for Searcy in March is 4.78 inches, so students should prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When in doubt, Hackworth advised students to get their priorities straight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you can find anything to protect yourself, protect your backpack and homework first,\u201d Hackworth said.
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