2008 Woodie Awards
He SaidShe Said: Partying the Panther way
Brian O’Malley Associate Verge Editor/ Laura Griffith Verge Editor
Issue date: 10/15/05 Section: The Verge
Something in the air
Homecoming is one of those weeks that obviously sticks out on a college calendar. Last year I went tailgating for the Homecoming football game, and it was packed. It was definitely a memorable college experience.
Now that many of my friends have graduated, a lot of them visit for Homecoming. So it's definitely a weekend I enjoy.
For the most part though, it really isn't that different than any other week. I think I have more school spirit than a lot of students do, but I don't really get more excited during Homecoming. However, other students do.
When the week starts, it doesn't feel different than any other week. But by the time it gets to Thursday, there is something in the air that gets some people excited. I don't know what it is, but I think Eastern students learn to feed off that feeling and make the weekend live up to their expectations.
It seems to me that many of the festivities are for Greeks and that's part of the reason the spirit is up. When a large community, like the Greek community, plans an exciting week, it tends to become exciting for all students.
I will probably go to the tailgating event as well as the football game afterwards. And I'm sure my visiting friends will have some plans. Even if a person doesn't get excited for this week, it's still a good idea to take advantage of the special festivities.
Building more than just a float
Homecoming, one of the busiest weeks of the year for a Greek, is a week's worth of anticipation until the big weekend finally arrives and we can kick back and have a good time.
Homecoming week can go differently, depending on whether or not your organization does a float. In my two years here, Alpha Sigma Alpha has represented both sides of the spectrum.
Last year, we had theme parties every night during the week, and attended Homecoming events like "Fun Games" and "Who Wants to Be a Mascot?" during the day. The biggest decision to make that week was what to wear to "Tennis Pros and Hoes" and whether to practice my speech or be social with the men of Delta Chi and Phi Kappa Theta.
This year, we spend our time getting to know the men of Sigma Pi while we make the finishing touches on our float until 2 a.m. or later. Everyone still attends "Yell Like Hell" and the pep rally during the day for participation points, and everyone's still worn out when our heads hit our pillows at night.
It's all building toward the big day, when organizations like mine will line up along the parade route and start the parties around 8 a.m. We'll watch two weeks of our work drive by and realize that the late hours and hard work paid off in the end.
From the parade, to tailgating, to the game and into the night, Saturday promises to be a highlight of the year, making this whole week worth the while.
Homecoming is one of those weeks that obviously sticks out on a college calendar. Last year I went tailgating for the Homecoming football game, and it was packed. It was definitely a memorable college experience.
Now that many of my friends have graduated, a lot of them visit for Homecoming. So it's definitely a weekend I enjoy.
For the most part though, it really isn't that different than any other week. I think I have more school spirit than a lot of students do, but I don't really get more excited during Homecoming. However, other students do.
When the week starts, it doesn't feel different than any other week. But by the time it gets to Thursday, there is something in the air that gets some people excited. I don't know what it is, but I think Eastern students learn to feed off that feeling and make the weekend live up to their expectations.
It seems to me that many of the festivities are for Greeks and that's part of the reason the spirit is up. When a large community, like the Greek community, plans an exciting week, it tends to become exciting for all students.
I will probably go to the tailgating event as well as the football game afterwards. And I'm sure my visiting friends will have some plans. Even if a person doesn't get excited for this week, it's still a good idea to take advantage of the special festivities.
Building more than just a float
Homecoming, one of the busiest weeks of the year for a Greek, is a week's worth of anticipation until the big weekend finally arrives and we can kick back and have a good time.
Homecoming week can go differently, depending on whether or not your organization does a float. In my two years here, Alpha Sigma Alpha has represented both sides of the spectrum.
Last year, we had theme parties every night during the week, and attended Homecoming events like "Fun Games" and "Who Wants to Be a Mascot?" during the day. The biggest decision to make that week was what to wear to "Tennis Pros and Hoes" and whether to practice my speech or be social with the men of Delta Chi and Phi Kappa Theta.
This year, we spend our time getting to know the men of Sigma Pi while we make the finishing touches on our float until 2 a.m. or later. Everyone still attends "Yell Like Hell" and the pep rally during the day for participation points, and everyone's still worn out when our heads hit our pillows at night.
It's all building toward the big day, when organizations like mine will line up along the parade route and start the parties around 8 a.m. We'll watch two weeks of our work drive by and realize that the late hours and hard work paid off in the end.
From the parade, to tailgating, to the game and into the night, Saturday promises to be a highlight of the year, making this whole week worth the while.
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