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Having fun while on campus Although it’s nice to get off campus from time to time, there are several events happening on campus. Some happen every week and others happen once a year.
LATE NITE
Late Nite is hosted in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Each event has a different theme to it, from “Late Nite Original Series” to “There’s No Place Like Late Nite.” The theme determines what kinds of activities students can do, but there’s always free food. The event is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Saturday. Students can also get more involved with Late Nite if they want; it’s a studentplanned and run event. Admission is free for students; guests can join the fun for $5.
LATE NITE CARNIVAL
Late Nite Carnival is one theme that’s always repeated. The annual event is a great way to end the semester with rides, games and carnival food. There’s also a fireworks show. Students can get advance tickets and go in an hour early. The carnival takes place during one of the last weekends in the school year, and is hosted
in the commuter parking lot by Bethel Avenue.
FRIDAY NIGHT FILMWORKS
Hosted by the University Program Board, Friday Night Filmworks is a weekly movie showing in Pruis Hall. Students vote on the movies shown, and the movies are normally ones that have been recently released. This event is free for students. Popcorn, candy and drinks are available at $.50 each and guests join in for $1.
EAST SIDE BASH
This end-of-year celebration takes place on the Noyer Lawn. Each student receives a specialty dinner and free T-shirt. There are games, live entertainment and inflatables. Registration is free, but students must be sure to register in advance.
GROCERY BINGO
This is another event hosted by the University
Program Board. Students receive a Bingo card when they enter, and winners can pick out groceries. There are also mini-games throughout, where students can win prizes like a Keurig or microwave. Bigger prizes vary from event to event; this is hosted twice a year.
HOMECOMING
Homecoming week has several activities students can participate in addition to the football game. Events include: The Homecoming Village has games, food trucks, and live entertainment. Code Red, Ball State’s dance team, and Ball State Cheerleaders perform, and several businesses have specials. The Annual Talent Search is a way to see what talents Ball State students have to offer. A $500 scholarship is given to the winner in each category, as well as the overall winner. The event is sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Student Government Association. Admission is free.
Air Jam is one of the most popular events during Homecoming. Various student organizations participate in the lip-syncing competition, from dance groups like Outlet to members of sororities and fraternities. Tickets for Air Jam cost $15. The Bed Races are exactly what they sound like: Teams of five people race down the street with a bed on wheels. Four people push the bed, and one person rides on it. Division winners receive a plaque, and the team with the best costume and the overall fastest team win a trophy. For those who want some exercise before tailgating, there’s the Homecoming 5K Run/ Walk. Participants start at City Hall in downtown Muncie and finish in the Village by campus. There is also a traditional parade with floats, cars and even horses to celebrate the weekend. The parade route starts by downtown Muncie and ends on campus.