Author: Kelly Webb
Several experts were all asked the following question: “What is pi?”
The engineer said, “It is approximately 3 and 1/7.”
The physicist answered, “It is 3.14159.”
The mathematician thought a bit, and replied, “It is equal to pi.”
The nutritionist declared, “Pie is a healthy and delicious dessert!”
Alright – terrible joke aside, it’s time to celebrate National Pi Day. The celebration of pi takes place every year on March 14 (3/14); this year is extra special because it is 2015, the ‘15’ adding the next two digits of the decimal. Frankly, enjoying this holiday should be first on your to-do list, especially with Cornell’s never-ending prelim season. What better way to spend time with some numbers than with a slice of pie? Sounds more appealing than the stats homework you have due.
To be honest, I wasn’t aware Pi Day existed until last year when I discovered free pie while venturing through the Cornell Store (you may even have landed yourself one of the 314 slices of pie they were serving that day). Because the date falls on a Saturday this year, the Cornell Store won’t be handing out pie again – but that shouldn’t stop you from acknowledging the holiday.
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To get the inside scoop (or slice) on Pi Day, you should first visit the website dedicated to the holiday: www.piday.org. It’s your most valuable Pi Day resource, with plenty of information, t-shirts to purchase, and even music videos dedicated to pi. Anything you can imagine – it’s all there. Twitter has also been helping out with updates on the action with the hashtag #piday.
After asking a few friends if they have ever celebrated Pi Day, I learned a surprising number of mine had. More often than not, high schools had a pi “reciting” competition. Whoever knew the most numbers received a pie; alternatively, if you lost, some people received a pie to the face. Personally, I don’t hate the idea of free food regardless of how it gets to me, but since Cornell won’t be having a pi competition, that mode of celebration is unavailable. You could always celebrate in what I consider to be the best way: baking or buying your own pie. Here are a few ideas:
Pecan Pie
Possibly a little biased, but check out Ithaca Bakery to pick up their delicious Pecan Pie or really any of their delicious desserts!
A No Bake Pie
Not ready to make use of the oven in your dorm or crowded house? That’s fine, that’s what Pinterest is here for. It has a plethora of no-bake dessert pies for people who just aren’t skilled in the culinary field.
Check out my personal favorite (you can never go wrong with Nutella and Oreos!)
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Savoury Pie
Not a huge dessert fan? What a great excuse to hit up Kilpatrick’s in the Commons to grab a plate of their Old World Shepherds Pie!
Pie in a Mug
If none of these ideas appeal to you, or you think you’ll be bound to a desk studying for prelims, you could always try this Strawberry Mug Pie!
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Whatever pie you choose, Happy Pi Day from Slope Media!
Omg this is the best pi day article I’ve ever read. Kelly Webb, whoever you are, you’re a genius.