August 18, 2026
College students jump around to keep warm in the chilly night air. It’s Ritter’s Night, an annual tradition at Grace College where Grace students can get a scoop of custard for $1. I stand with my friends in the line wrapped around the shop, playing silly games and telling jokes to pass the time. The employees won’t start scooping until 10 p.m., but we’ve been waiting since 9:15 p.m. so we could score a parking spot. The event is simple, but the energy is high. This is what Grace’s campus life is all about: spending time in community.