Thousands of students gathered last Sunday at Parking Lot H1 for Campus Life Night. Between a record number of groups tabling, students hunting for “Lakerbubus,” elected officials visiting campus and an individual being detained for trespassing, the night was full of commotion and activity.
The annual event, which featured over 400 student organizations, campus departments, and local businesses and nonprofits was held on the Valley Campus, in a lot across from the Mary Idema Pew Library. Students and University departments tabled for free, while community members were eligible to purchase tabling space.
Students made their way to the event in droves, filling up sidewalks and waiting for traffic conductors to signal their safe passage across the road. Administrators and staff were also present, including President Philomena Mantella and new GVPD Chief Daniel Lindstrom.
“Every physical table we had rented was used,” said Assistant Director of Student Organizations Bri Slager. “This year was the most student groups we’ve had attend, which really shows me our communication is working well with students.”…