The White Out event took place in the Activities Building on Feb. 11, kicking off homecoming for students, faculty and staff.

Students came out to support the IUS men’s and women’s basketball teams to celebrate the Grenadiers basketball homecoming.

Festivities at the event included free Papa John’s pizza, sponsored by the Athletic Department.

It also included a total of $900 worth of scholarships sponsored by Financial Aid and numerous free giveaways. The free giveaways gave homecoming attendees paper fans, hand towels, “Cat in the Hat” hats and Athletic Department water bottles.

The White Out was packed with several events going on all day for students, alumni and the community. Some of the events that took place were tricycle races, giving away money in scholarships and money giveaways for students to get money on their UCards.

Josh Kornberg, communications senior, had a few things to say about homecoming and student involvement.

“The White Out is a way that students here at IUS show unity to support the school and teams,” Kornberg said.

Kornberg also explained the purpose of the White Out and why students should attend the event, as well as other games.

“The purpose of the White Out is to bring students together,” Kornberg said. “We would love to see students come out for most games besides homecoming.”

During halftime, the band played up tempo songs to keep the crowd pumped while waiting for the Grenadiers timeout to be over. Numerous activities took place during halftime.

The IUS dance team performed to “I Love Rock and Roll,” by Joan Jett. In the midst of all the excitement, the cheerleaders also threw white homecoming headbands into the crowd.

Student fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon won spirit week for having the most school spirit during homecoming week.

Kelsey Cooper, psychology freshman, had a few things to say about the White Out.

“The most interesting thing that happened during the White Out was when students ran into the cafeteria and passed out white homecoming headbands to students,“ Cooper said.

By LYNN BAILEY

Staff

lbailey@ius.edu