Residence Life Week De-Coded

During the first week of classes, the term "Res Life Week" begins flying around from conversation to conversation in the Student Center, leaving bits of excitement behind. However, this little bug leaves the newbies to IWU scratching their heads in confusion, wondering what the heck is going on.

So, whether you are a positively puzzled by all the hubbub or just want a brief overview of the events of the week, below is a list of Res Life activities decoded. 

Res Life Week- [rez-layfe-week] noun.

1. A six day span of time during which units from residence halls on campus compete against one another in various activities.
2. A welcome distraction from the stress of starting classes.
3. Fun, fun, FUN!

• Lodgeball: Also known as dodgeball. Teams from each unit (usually dressed in matching t-shirts and colorful war paint) battle it out for glory and fame. Held in the Intramural gyms in the Rec, Lodgeball happens Wednesday and/or Thursday at 7, depending on how far your team goes. Don't care to play? Climb the stairs by the side entrance of the Rec to watch from above. It's hilarious. 

• Taste of Marion: An event you won't want to miss!  Businesses from all over Marion set up booths in the Intramural Gym and hand out free stuff. It's like trick or treating! Along with freebies, many of the tables will have give aways you can enter to win. Be prepared to write your name and e-mail address over and over. Taste of Marion happens Friday from 2-5. Get there early to avoid the rush, and bring a bag to hold your loot. 

• Prayer Walk and Worship: An awesome time of fellowship and prayer. The prayer walk is a great way to "be still" and focus your heart after a long week of class in preparation for an awesome year. The prayer walk happens Friday at 6:30, and meets at the fountain. 

• Bowman Boat Race: Interested in watching brave souls in cardboard boats race in one of the nastiest ponds on campus? Then be sure to be at the Bowman Boat Race! Help your unit create a mechanically sound vessel and march from the Rec lawn to the pond by the athletic fields to cheer them on. The Bowman Boat Race happens Saturday at 1. 

• Pudding Tug-of-War: Pretty self explanatory. Pull the other team over, or fall into some chocolatey goodness. Sounds like a win/win to me. Pudding Tug-of-War happens Saturday at 3:30.

• Shatford Gong Show: Have a secret talent? Enter your act in this IWU style talent show! Join with a group, or as an individual, but be warned, if the audience does not approve, the gong will sound, ending your performance. If you are feeling shy and opt out of entering, come and watch for some good laughs! To enter an act, submit an application by 5 on Thursday to the Kem front desk. The Shatford Gong Show happens Saturday at 7:30 in the Commons. GET THERE EARLY!

Look for these papers in your hall to sign up for any of the activities!