Days get a little more interesting when free food and gifts are involved, and when it comes to giveaways, the Red Square Info Fair is known as one of the largest opportunities all year. But the fair is a lot more than prize wheels and goody bags.
While thousands enjoyed free candy, water bottles and even basketball tickets courtesy of campus clubs and organizations, booths offered something even more valuable to students.
“It’s a good throwing-out of information,” freshman Emma Nixon said. “It’s a good way to meet people too.”
While the sheer amount of people was a bit overwhelming at times, seeing the many groups pumping spirit into visitors was a sight not to be missed by students new or old.
The fair had a reinvigorating energy in the face of the new year. Many can benefit from a little pep before going back to classes after a long summer, which can make the usually-rainy climate a little grayer.
Senior Elspeth Jensen said these benefits far outweigh the anxiety of being in such a large group.
“It might be a little overwhelming when you don’t really know anybody, but it’s got opportunities just to find out what’s going on,” Jensen said.
Learning to branch out and explore is an experience any student can take beyond the classroom. Thanks to representatives from groups like Bad WWUlf and the A.S. Women’s Center who worked to help everyone feel welcome, that lesson was prevalent at the fair.
Plus, Comcast gave out free pizza.