An estimated 1,500 to 1,700 people came to Quad Bash on Friday. It was one of the largest turnouts ever for Quad Bash, an event that has been happening for 15 years, University Program Board, the organizers of the event, said.
Students of all ages, not just freshmen, turned out in large numbers for Quad Bash and participated in the activities offered at the event. The rock wall had a line of people waiting to climb. The bungee run and mechanical bull had students waiting in lines as well. Blankets spread across the grass of the Quad were occupied as people watched "Over the Hedge."
It shouldn't stop there.
Ball State University football games, starting with Thursday's kickoff, offer students opportunities to get involved and show their school spirit. Other campus events, such as Late Nite, rely on student attendance not only for funding, but just to survive.
Thursday night will be the first football game of the season. After the initial success of Quad Bash and Late Nite, students could provide a record breaking attendance - either record-high or record-low.
In order for campus activities to be successful, students must maintain a high level of school spirit and attend the variety of events that take place on campus.
In the past, students have not taken advantage of the opportunities available to them, such as football games. There have been times when the marching band has been the most populated and energetic section of the stands.
In previous years, Ball State struggled to have high enough attendance at football games to fill the quotas for the division.
This year, students of all ages should fill campus events, including Thursday's football game.
Otherwise football games will continue to be primarily populated by the marching band.
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