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WSU gears up for Raider Roundup

 

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Raider Roundup 2017. Photo Provided by Holly Mapel


Wright State community members are gearing up for their annual Raider Roundup pep rally as well as the men's basketball game against rival NKU.

RAIDER ROUNDUP

The pep rally will take place within the McLin Gym, Nutter Center prior to the basketball game against NKU at 7:30 p.m. Raider Ride will be available from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. near the Honors dorms to the Nutter Center.

This year student organizations across campus have banded together to bring the Raider community a pep rally filled with activities and giveaways.

Students with Wright1 cards presented at the gate have two free tickets available to them, as with every basketball game.

There will be a raffle for prizes as well, attendees who bring in canned goods will receive a raffle ticket. Those that take part in activities, such as creating signs for the game, can also receive raffle tickets.

Activities include: a spirit station for face painting, temporary face tattoos, yard games and three inflatables.

With live music from a DJ, there will also be performances by Emerald Jazz team, Surround Sound show choir and the WSU Pep band.

According to Holly Mapel, president of the ‘67 Society, this event attracts around 350 to 400 people.

"I feel this event is essential in boosting morale and Raider pride within our student body and campus community. Also a bit of a celebration, the timing couldn't be more perfect!"

During the pep rally, a Raider pride competition will take place.

“Students that are decked out in spirit wear have an opportunity to win prizes that were donated from organizations and Barnes and Noble,” Mapel said.

There will also be free food and snacks for those that attend.

Groups such as Student Government Association, University Activities Board, Student Legal Services, Student Activities, Rowdy Raiders, Army ROTC, Miracle Makers, Barnes and Noble, WSU Alumni Association, Friendship Food Pantry and Housing and Residential Life were involved in planning Raider Roundup.

The pep rally has been a project in the works since last summer with many members of the steering committee ready to see it in action.

“I'm so pumped for Raider Roundup because this is my first time attending and I am also on the steering committee. It will be super neat to see the event come together and participate both as a part of the talent and also on the volunteer committee. I think Wright State needed this opportunity to come together as a community and have some fun before the game. I can't wait to see students fired up for our school and watch the men's basketball team crush NKU," said Reilly Corbett, junior and member of the steering committee.

"I'm excited to see the WSU community come together and show off their Raider pride for a night," said Aaron Brautigam.

"Raider Roundup is the perfect event to forget everything else and go all out showing my Raider pride for a night. I can't wait to beat NKpoo!" Milo Simpson said.

Sarah Runyan, a graduate student, has been involved with Wright State for several years and is in the '67 Society.

"I think what I'm most excited for with Raider Roundup is the number of WSU community people [students, alums, raider fans who are either contributing to the event or will be attending," Runyan said. "Raider Roundup has been such a big campus community effort and I am so excited to see all of the students who come and get to experience everything the committee has put together."

"I'm excited because I can't wait to see so many students having fun together, building morale and supporting our Raiders at the game," Austin Rex said.

Katie Howard, senior, has been an active member of planning Raider Roundup throughout her college degree.

"I have been to and been involved in the planning of the Raider Roundup Pep Rally's during my four years. This is such a fun event and it gets better and better each year," said Howard. "It is a great way to spend time with friends, get free food, and show our Raider pride with some awesome free Raider gear. I am excited to end my final Raider Roundup with a bang."

"I'm so excited because it's an event where our campus community can come together, unite through spirit and overall just have a super fun night," Emily Bundesen said.

The game will also be live on ESPN at 9 p.m.

Submit your photos from the pep rally and game to wrightstateguardian@gmail.com or tag us @wsuguardian on our social media to be featured.


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