Oktoberfest comes to CSC

The Residence Life Association tried to create an Oktoberfest festival for CSC students at 6 p.m., Tuesday in the Gold Room.

Oktoberfest is an old festival which is annually held in Munich, Germany. This festival has a long history. The first mention of Oktoberfest was on Oct. 12, 1810. Oktoberfest is the largest festival of its kind in the world. About six million people take part in Munich festival to try the most famous beer in the world.

The last Oktoberfest in CSC was approximately four years ago, so this event is not new, but still unusual because it is difficult to imagine Oktoberfest without drinking beer, which is not allowed on CSC’s campus.

But the RLA staff overcame this problem without difficulties–organizers replaced real beer with apple juice or sparkling water. Glass bottles looked like real beer in glass bottles, which helped make this Oktoberfest seem more real.

Generally, this festival was fun and interesting. Besides drinks and food, there were different games available.

“Oktoberfest helps to explain a few games from different cultures which help to educate our students,” Lane Swedberg, 22, senior of North Platte, said.

Students could play games like water pong, compete in pretzel eating contests, and another game involved the German flag while blindfolded. Winning these games resulted in symbolic prizes.

“I like this event, moreover I’m half German, and I was at the real festival one time, visiting my relatives,” Olga Grushina, 21, junior, Syktyvkar, Russia. “I really like this drink. This event reminds me about home.”

Many people came to Oktoberfest which shows that it aroused students’ interests. According to questionnaire, students would love to have the same event later because it’s fun, and helps them learn something new.