Fresh melons, fresh moods

By: Mackenzie Dahlberg

Students gathered for a treat in the comfort of the backyard Saturday, Aug. 24, for the watermelon feed hosted by RLA. 

For a weekend that did not have something going on every hour for freshman, events like the watermelon feed allowed students to stay busy, even if it was just for a few hours. 

Students played different activities, including sand volleyball, cornhole, ladder golf, and basketball. If students did not want to participate in the provided activities, they could socialized.

“Watermelon and energy drinks. When food is served there are normally energy drinks. Both are great,” freshman, Cheyenne Bacon of Oshkosh said. 

“I thought everyone would like and enjoy something like this,” the hosting RA, Michaela Schultis said, “It easily gets people together. When many people think of watermelon, they think of summer. This event is kind of in celebration of summer.”

The Eagle rewards app allows students that participate in events to collect points that may be turned in for prizes. The watermelon feed provided the perfect opportunity for students to gain easy rewards points.

“I had nothing to do, and events like this get me points on the Rewards app,” Levi O’Dell said.

 The next prize pick up time is this upcoming Wednesday in the Student Center Lobby at the information desk. RLA events will continue with a Group Fit in The Hub, tonight at 5 p.m. along side The Pit’s Funset event in the Backyard at 7 p.m.