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Written by Aja Griffin\/\/Photo provided by Zeta Rho<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last weekend, clubs hosted a variety of events, from a silent disco to a throwback prom to ice skating, each bringing its own unique atmosphere and experiences. Whether through dancing, skating or reliving high school prom, the functions provided students with an opportunity to connect, relax and make lasting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phi Kappa Delta hosted a silent disco on March 1, an event where attendees wore wireless headphones playing different music channels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was super fun and successful, we got a lot of positive feedback from the event!\u201d sophomore Allie Laverty, Phi Kappa Delta activities director said. \u201cPlanning any event requires a lot of communication on behalf of the officers, and this one was no exception.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laverty said the club ordered headsets, secured a location and provided snacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis was a pretty simple event as functions go,\u201d Laverty said. \u201cSetup and teardown was a little tedious, but it was easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the night was watching people sing along without realizing how loud\u2014or off-key\u2014they sounded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPart of the fun of a silent disco function is to occasionally take your headphones off and listen to people singing their hearts out in otherwise silence\u2014haha,\u201d Laverty said. \u201cIt\u2019s a toss-up between \u2018Rasputin\u2019 and \u2018Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019 as to which song was most entertaining.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Zeta Rho, the weekend\u2019s festivities took on a nostalgic theme with a throwback prom. The event, also held March 1, took place in Garner Gym and featured snacks, music and the crowning of a prom king and queen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur favorite memory was getting to see everyone\u2019s throwback dresses and crowning our prom king and queen in front of everyone! And also the chocolate fountain!\u201d senior Ivy Henderson, Zeta Rho activities director said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henderson said the theme made the event especially fun for members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was hilarious seeing the old-school prom dresses people found,\u201d she said. \u201cSome people went all out with their outfits, and it made for a really fun night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ju Go Ju opted for a more active outing, taking members ice skating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur club\u2019s function this semester was ice-skating, and what went into planning it was communicating with the venue months prior to the event in order to set a date and time that would work for everyone,\u201d junior Kaylie Dyniewski, Ju Go Ju activities director said. \u201cWe also had to determine pricing and how much a ticket would cost per person.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her favorite memory was watching members try to skate, as many of them had little experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was entertaining,\u201d Dyniewski said. \u201cA lot of us didn\u2019t really know how to ice skate, so there were plenty of funny moments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the fun, club functions serve a greater purpose in fostering friendships and creating shared experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFunctions uniquely foster club unity and maintain friendships by creating spaces to have fun with the people you chose,\u201d Laverty said. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to plan activities for a club that likes each other. We\u2019re ready to have a good time simply because we\u2019re together, and activities are an organized way of getting together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henderson said the opportunity to invite dates adds another layer to club bonding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFunctions are a great way for club members to get to meet new people and make new friends,\u201d Henderson said. \u201cIt\u2019s also a great way to spend time with one another and take a break from a busy academic schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyniewski said these events create lasting moments for members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt gives everyone an opportunity to just have a fun night together,\u201d Dyniewski said. \u201cFunctions allow members to make memories and grow closer as a club. It fosters new relationships and strengthens existing ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The events last weekend continued the tradition of club functions bringing students together for a night of fun and camaraderie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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