Spring Break
85 degrees with chance of snow
Annual Snow in the Quad event excites crowd with snowboarding, music, food
Nick Ngo
Issue date: 5/16/08 Section: News
MUPC and Galvanic Design strove to make this year's event a bigger success than it has been in previous years.
Westlund said her goal for the event was retention.
"Every year it's been very popular in the beginning and it tapers off in the end," Westlund said. "This year we wanted to keep people in the finals because that's where all the good action happens.
"Everybody is really excited [for the tour], and once the event started, people leave [because it] gets too hot or they been here too long. This year we're offering other different events."
Along with MUPC booths were tents from sponsors such as Cricket, Scion, Giro, Clif Bars and Civil Apparel.
Volleyball nets were set up in the back of the quad as an alternative source of entertainment. The volleyball portion was part of the MUPC's Spring Series event.
Throughout the quad, sponsors gave away free shirts, shoes, a snowboard and frisbees.
Qdoba provided free food, and Red Bull gave away free drinks.
"Its been great because a lot of sponsors have been here giving away free stuff to make the event even more enjoyable," said Leann White, leadership and involvement program adviser. "It's fortunate that Qdoba donated us all this free stuff."
Organizers added more features around the ramp to create a better environment for students and for sponsors to give away prizes.
A tower was set up next to the ramp for the emcee and DJ.
Additionally, a filmmaker was sent to the sky in a helicopter in order to record snowboarders and skiers performing their tricks.
"[Our goal is] just to be bigger and better then ever," Genco said. "We're trying to grow support and get people involved with their school.
"It's to show that Oregon State is unique."
Nick Ngo, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
Westlund said her goal for the event was retention.
"Every year it's been very popular in the beginning and it tapers off in the end," Westlund said. "This year we wanted to keep people in the finals because that's where all the good action happens.
"Everybody is really excited [for the tour], and once the event started, people leave [because it] gets too hot or they been here too long. This year we're offering other different events."
Along with MUPC booths were tents from sponsors such as Cricket, Scion, Giro, Clif Bars and Civil Apparel.
Volleyball nets were set up in the back of the quad as an alternative source of entertainment. The volleyball portion was part of the MUPC's Spring Series event.
Throughout the quad, sponsors gave away free shirts, shoes, a snowboard and frisbees.
Qdoba provided free food, and Red Bull gave away free drinks.
"Its been great because a lot of sponsors have been here giving away free stuff to make the event even more enjoyable," said Leann White, leadership and involvement program adviser. "It's fortunate that Qdoba donated us all this free stuff."
Organizers added more features around the ramp to create a better environment for students and for sponsors to give away prizes.
A tower was set up next to the ramp for the emcee and DJ.
Additionally, a filmmaker was sent to the sky in a helicopter in order to record snowboarders and skiers performing their tricks.
"[Our goal is] just to be bigger and better then ever," Genco said. "We're trying to grow support and get people involved with their school.
"It's to show that Oregon State is unique."
Nick Ngo, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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