Wildcat Madness and FNL De-Coded

So the rapid coming and going of Fall Break has left the IWU community drying their tears with the leaves covering every inch of campus, THINKING that the fall fun is now over. However, I am pleased to be the autumnal bearer of good news to bring great joy...

Wildcat Madness and FNL are happening this week!

So toss that tear-stained leaf in the air and turn that frown up-side down.

Wildcat Madness - (WAHYLD-kat MAD-nis) noun

1. An IWU spin on "Midnight Madness" events held at NCAA colleges

2. A celebration of the start of basketball season!

3. An introduction of the men's and women's teams to the students

4. Two words: Contests and prizes.

5. An opportunity to be somebody else for an evening (come in costume)!

6. Fun, fun, FUN!

Basketball season is upon us, and Wildcat Madness is THE event to tip it off! The giant costume party will feature a performance from the nationally ranked IWU cheerleading squad, basketball team introductions, loud music, Wildcat men's dunk contest, and crowd contests for best costume and others, with tickets to the IWU vs. IU face-off as prizes! Wildcat Madness will be held in Luckey Arena Wednesday, October 24th at 8 pm. And it's free!

FNL - (eff-enn-ELL) noun

1. Short for "Friday Night Live."

2. A bi-annual comedy show put on by IWU students closely resembling the famed "Saturday Night Live."

3. A much anticipated IWU tradition

4. An opportunity to expose your doubled-over-abs-hurting-can't-breathe-crying-oh-my-gosh-can't-stop laugh.

5. Fun, fun, FUN!

Like the definition states, FNL has become an IWU tradition that only occurs once a semester. Just like NBC's "Saturday Night Live," "Friday Night Live" is a two hourish show composed of short comedy skits, videos, and live music. Skit topics range from current events to IWU lingo and "inside jokes," to complete randomness, all unique in side-splitting hilarity. My favorite skits of FNL's past have included a spoof on a typical "unit dinner" in a freshman dorm and an inside look at the life of Ken and Barbie (unmovable joints and all). However, the ULTIMATE student favorite of FNL is "Facebook Poetry" in which a cast member reads aloud several conversations (of the ridiculous nature) found on different students' profiles. Prepare to fall out of your chair.

Despite the name, FNL will have shows both Friday and Saturday night at 8:45 in the PPAC. BUT! If you desire a good seat, plan to arrive at least an hour prior to the official start time. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased in the box office in the PPAC or the FNL table in the Mallway.