2008 Woodie Awards
ISU Quad Camp out, rain or shine
Jessica Lum
Issue date: 4/20/05 Section: News
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The birds and the bees are buzzing in the trees, and Earth Week at ISU is in full swing. The week was kicked off with cleanup service projects, and a contest to decorate recycling bins. The festivities continue tonight with the start of the Quad Camp Out, and two nights of live music.
This afternoon, members of Student Action Volunteers for the Environment, will set up their tents on the grass in preparation for the 2nd annual on-campus camp out.
Jamie Dewey, student volunteer coordinator for the Student Community Service Center and facilitator of SAVE, said that the camp out last year seemed to be the best way to attract attention to the club, and to Earth Week events.
"The purpose [of the camp out] is to show how to use less resources, to give back to the earth and to reconnect with the earth," Dewey said.
According to Dewey, last year's camp out began with seven or eight tents the first night, but by the end of the week, the Quad was covered with at least 20. The nightly jam session around the campers' drum circle also attracted more participants.
"There was easy accessibility, and it had a festival type atmosphere. It just looked fun," said Dewey, who also said the event was successful because it conveyed a positive message.
As with last year, SAVE will have a table at the camp with information about the student organization and the environment. Dewey said the camp out will give SAVE members a chance to also "practice what they preach" as they will not only expose students to camping but also plan to teach them about employing leave-no-trace principles.
In addition to the usual camping activities, there will be local vendors, many from the Saturday Market, on Thursday and Friday throughout the day. Palm reader, Kat Andrews, will be offering her services along with other local businesses such as Annie's Pizza and the B-side Skate Shop.
Thursday night will feature live performances from local bands and artists including Luke Kratz. On Friday night, the entertainment continues as folk singer Steven Pile will kick off the night at 6:30 p.m., and the Clumsy Lovers will make a later appearance around 8:00 p.m.
Though last year campers were met with a few sprinkles, Dewey hopes this year's weather will not be a deterrent.
"We'll still be out there- rain or shine," Dewey said.
This afternoon, members of Student Action Volunteers for the Environment, will set up their tents on the grass in preparation for the 2nd annual on-campus camp out.
Jamie Dewey, student volunteer coordinator for the Student Community Service Center and facilitator of SAVE, said that the camp out last year seemed to be the best way to attract attention to the club, and to Earth Week events.
"The purpose [of the camp out] is to show how to use less resources, to give back to the earth and to reconnect with the earth," Dewey said.
According to Dewey, last year's camp out began with seven or eight tents the first night, but by the end of the week, the Quad was covered with at least 20. The nightly jam session around the campers' drum circle also attracted more participants.
"There was easy accessibility, and it had a festival type atmosphere. It just looked fun," said Dewey, who also said the event was successful because it conveyed a positive message.
As with last year, SAVE will have a table at the camp with information about the student organization and the environment. Dewey said the camp out will give SAVE members a chance to also "practice what they preach" as they will not only expose students to camping but also plan to teach them about employing leave-no-trace principles.
In addition to the usual camping activities, there will be local vendors, many from the Saturday Market, on Thursday and Friday throughout the day. Palm reader, Kat Andrews, will be offering her services along with other local businesses such as Annie's Pizza and the B-side Skate Shop.
Thursday night will feature live performances from local bands and artists including Luke Kratz. On Friday night, the entertainment continues as folk singer Steven Pile will kick off the night at 6:30 p.m., and the Clumsy Lovers will make a later appearance around 8:00 p.m.
Though last year campers were met with a few sprinkles, Dewey hopes this year's weather will not be a deterrent.
"We'll still be out there- rain or shine," Dewey said.