I'm currently reading a really great article about the entomology of words for my RMP 800 class. I'm fascinated with the way the English language absorbed Greek, Latin, French, etc. words. The article has a section that talks about leisure, school, and work that mentions how "campus" comes from words meaning playground. How neat (or should I say "wicked?") is that?
I've been having a fabulous time exploring New Hampshire but I have not done as much exploring on campus. "Campus" has a connotative meaning to me: learning and working. I've become very much accustomed to being a commuter student and don't think of campus as a playground or really even a place for fun.
That all being said, I did get my first taste of on-campus fun last night. I spent the evening with a few friends watching Star Trek on the lawn outside Thompson Hall. It was a free event and I quite enjoyed myself!
Another thing I found interesting in the article is the word "ludo." The word has several forms in Greek and Latin that all mean play, sport, or game. This adds new depth to the character Ludo Bagman. J.K. Rowling really played with words to create her characters! Does anyone else find this interesting?
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