By Stephen Greene, Staff Writer

It is arguably the biggest sporting event of the year, is definitely the most watched, and probably is the reason for one of the more relaxing parties you will attend.

It’s the Super Bowl, the game of all games, and it’s coming Sunday.

Even for people who are not football fans, there is a very good chance they will enjoy watching Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers — or at least the commercials. The differing performances all in one major event are sure to please even the most critical viewer.

Many people host or attend Super Bowl parties, which are usually very laid back. This is one of the few social events people can attend to sit down, watch TV and stuff their faces with unhealthy food nonstop without being ridiculed or stared at.

Many Reynolds students plan on watching the game with their families in the comfort of their own homes.

“I’ll probably just hang out at home and watch it with my family and relax,” sophomore Madison Omli said.

“I really enjoy the assortment of food on Super Bowl Sunday,” added junior Drew Fisch. “However, I never get to finish the game because it runs so late and a guy has to get his beauty sleep, right?”

The traditional Super Bowl Party, whether big, small or somewhere in between, has a concept that is more or less the same: Watch the game at the host or hostesses’ house.

“Super Bowl parties are a ton of fun,” sophomore Hannah Hall said. “It’s fun to kick back, relax and watch the game with your friends.”

Sophomore Graham Young enjoys visiting with friends he doesn’t see every day at RJR: “Super Bowl parties are a great way to interact with people from other schools and to eat lots of good food.”

Others have different plans in mind. Civics teacher Cris Wiley will be “playing special teams for the Ravens,” he initially said when asked of his Super Bowl plans. Turns out RJR already has its Baltimore connection with alumnus Anthony Levine, who played for the Ravens earlier this year and has a Super Bowl ring on the line.

All jokes aside, Wiley then added that, “As a Bears fan, I am more or less boycotting this year’s Super Bowl.”

Sophomore Jordan Fields confirmed — perhaps in jest — that Super Bowl Sunday is not super for everyone:  “Super Bowl? I think I’ll sit by the fire and curl up with a good book.”