By Monty Siekerman
College campuses aren’t quiet places in the summer.

ONU expects 6,000 people to attend camps and conferences here this summer. Sports camps and clinics include football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field.

Conferences will draw people to campus for religious retreats and academics, as well. There will be orientation sessions for incoming students and their parents, and alumni weekend is just around the corner.

Plus, a number of students take summer courses. When local residents hear marching bands practice, that means summer is drawing to a close because several high schools come here for a week to prepare for their next season just before public schools open once again.

Photo: Students in grades 9-12 are at ONU Sunday afternoon for an advanced skills football camp led by Assistant Coach Dave Price.