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Moonlight Madness begins
By Paul Solsrud
The Center for Student Organizations and Student Leadership Development (CSOLD) is currently co-sponsoring "Moonlight Madness," a kick-off for the 2003 spring semester at SCSU. The kick-off, which began Jan 13, will run until Thursday.
The madness began Monday in Atwood Memorial Center where students could stop by various tables to visit with campus departments in hopes to learn what exciting opportunities the spring semester holds for new, as well as returning students. A roving magician wandered the area to keep things lively.
Tuesday's "make your own videos & wacky photos" were a big hit. "The photos went over very well," Margo Thomas, director for student organizations and leadership development said. "The students were more comfortable with the photos than the videos, but both were a success."
Approximately 200 students attended Wednesday's "comedy night with Tim Gabrielson." Attendance was less than anticipated but the weather could have been a factor Thomas said.
CSOLD also co-sponsored the movie's "The Four Feathers" and "Sweet Home Alabama" which could be seen in the Atwood Theatre from Thursday through Sunday. These movies were newer than the movies normally seen in Atwood.
Thursday's "sing into spring karaoke, mocktails and taco bar" was an exciting way for students to get back in the swing while having free drinks and some of the finest karaoke performances.
The weekend was filled with athletic events as well as outdoor activities: Saturday's events included a 5K snowshoe race and stroll in Riverside Park. Sunday night Riverside Park became the grounds for a moonlight snowshoe experience. The National Hockey Center also had open skating on select nights for any who wanted to test their skating abilities. The recreation center had several "free" nights for free bowling, billiards and table tennis.
This week's events:
The Multicultural Student Services along with the Council of African American Students (CAAS) will present "King's Dream," a one-person theatre production featuring Marvin Grays from the Mixed Blood Theatres. Using costume and story telling, Grays will speak of MLK's life. We brought this presentation to celebrate MLK's birthday, Julie Cartwright, office manager of multicultural student services said. "They put on a fantastic performance." The presentation will be held in the Atwood Little Theatre at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The kick-off wraps up on Thursday with a Volunteer fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atwood Theatre Lobby. The fair will provide an opportunity to learn about local service opportunities.
Students can also learn how to get involved with over 185 student organizations at "Sidestreet" on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atwood Ballroom.
"The events were a way for the 650-700 new students to get connected, as well as a place for students to socialize and network," Thomas said, "it's also a way to welcome back students after break to help them reconnect."
The events were planned and organized by a committee, of selected groups, which included UPB and was funded by corporate sponsors as well as with student activity fees. The ideas for the events stem from feedback and evaluations from recent years including current trends as well as needs students may have, Thomas said.
For additional information, contact Campus Recreation at 255-3325.
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