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The Lion’s Eye
April 10, 2006
Special Edition: Spring Week
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The amount of activity on campus last week was
“kicked up a notch.” Music, video games, danc-
ing and political competition created a colorful
circus of PSU pride. It was obvious to many that
student participation was hitting an semester high
point when they could barely squeeze through the
crowds in the Lion’s Den during common hour.
The events drew campus regulars and those who
usually go home microwave leftovers.
The week’s finale, Spring Fling, scheduled for
Friday, was canceled due to inclement weather,
but is rescheduled for Thursday, April 27. Despite
the lack of a conclusion to the succession of
activities, the five-day celebration was far from a
disappointment.
Spring week coincided with heavy campaign-
ing for the upcoming SGA elections, so the first
celebratory event was a politically themed one.
Taking a note from MTV, Monday’s common
hour was dubbed “Rock the Vote.” While hopeful
leaders put forth their platforms in the Lion’s
Den, musical acts Frank Biscotti and Punchy’s
Pilot saturated the room with new and familiar
sounds. The addition of audio entertainment
added levity to the increasingly tense political
race.
The next event moved student attention from
the Commons Building to all over the campus.
The 24 Hour Photo Contest was held on Tuesday.
Students embarked across Delco to snap the per-
Five Days Chock Full of Vitamin Fun
fect picture in hopes of winning the grand prize of
an iPod Nano. The outcome of the contest will be
known this friday
Wednesday’s common hour fulfilled the nerd
quota for the semester by turning the cafeteria
into an arcade. The IST club brought in their arse-
nal of computers and flat screen displays so stu-
dents were able to play various racing games dur-
ing their daily lunch break. People were invited to
compete against each other using real steering
wheels and foot pedals. Those not gaming-
inclined sat and watched intently.
Thursday brought more music to Penn Stater’s
ears, as the local band the Great Santinis per-
formed a long set in front of the Commons build-
ing. The performance drew a large turnout from
attending students as well as visiting high school
students who passed by the Commons patio. The
band performed an eclectic set including alt-rock
classics from the mid nineties and driving blues
originals.
Even though the main festivities were canceled
for Friday, the IST club prevailed in providing
dance for Common hour. Dance Dance
Revolution that is. Along with an incredibly large
flat screen display and a beefy sound system,
Dance Dancers were treated to gaming pads not
unlike those found in most of America’s arcades.
This Spring Week proved that Penn State Delco
can turn out events daily and get the whole cam-
pus involved. It showcased our clubs’ organiza-
tional skills and a portion of the student body’s
musical talent.