Today, some 50 years after the first Puddle Jump, three of the event’s founders — Chris Callahan ’78, Scott Copeland ’78, and Lars Llorente ’78 — returned to campus to kick off this year’s edition.

All this rain has us a little giddy. Gothamist was driving last night (don't ask) and commented to our friend Leah how much we liked splashing through puddles even though it wasn't great for the car .

“It’s part of tradition,” students say. “You gotta do it.” ...

Within vaunted traditions there are always new wrinkles. Take the Bates tradition of the Maine governor lighting a torch to kick off Winter Carnival. This year, Maine Gov. Janet Mills didn’t do the ...

Riley Chapin, 3, with mom Allison, couldn't get enough puddle jumping Tuesday near the corner of Third Street Southwest and Becker Avenue in Willmar. Mom said it was her son's first time playing in ...