Spring Break
The Daily OrangeJuice Jam attracts big crowd, new clubs
UU Concerts forgoes attractions to focus on music
By Rebekah Jones
Posted: 9/8/08, 1:29 AM EST Section: Feature
For new student organizations and Jam veterans, the diverted attention meant more recruits for their associations.
"We've seen a lot of interest from first year students," said Steve Klimek, a junior architecture major who worked at the American Institute of Architecture booth.
Klimek said he was surprised by how many people were interested in his organization.
New groups like Sexually-Conscious Youthful, Mature, Black and Latino Students known by its acronym "Sex Symbal," used the opportunity to get the word out about the new organization.
"Our goal is to empower students of color to make healthy sexual decisions," said Francis Carrero, a junior communications and rhetorical studies major involved in Sex Symbal. "We've been doing pretty well so far today with recruiting new people. I think we will get a lot of new members."
Students took advantage of the breaks between band sets, as signing up for multiple list-servs was more convenient then waiting 30 minutes in the hat line.
Alexandra Greiner, a freshman fashion design major, came for the music, but quickly became interested in the sororities represented.
"I know that I'm going to rush," Greiner said. "But today gave me a better idea of what sororities I'm interested in."
Other students like freshman communications and rhetorical studies major Courtney Yeh, enjoyed the "fair-like" experience of Juice Jam.
"I'm from Hong Kong, and we never have these kinds of things," Yeh said. "I really like being able to just walk around with the music in the background, get souvenirs and learn about the clubs."
Juice Jam wasn't just for freshmen, though. Neil Hueber, a fifth year architecture student, stood next to the VPA printmaking stand, watching other students enjoy the art work in front of them.
"It's always good to see all the groups out for the freshmen," Hueber said. "This day is for everyone, though. You can be a senior and just learn about groups on campus, and there's always a new group to see."
rdjone03@syr.edu
"We've seen a lot of interest from first year students," said Steve Klimek, a junior architecture major who worked at the American Institute of Architecture booth.
Klimek said he was surprised by how many people were interested in his organization.
New groups like Sexually-Conscious Youthful, Mature, Black and Latino Students known by its acronym "Sex Symbal," used the opportunity to get the word out about the new organization.
"Our goal is to empower students of color to make healthy sexual decisions," said Francis Carrero, a junior communications and rhetorical studies major involved in Sex Symbal. "We've been doing pretty well so far today with recruiting new people. I think we will get a lot of new members."
Students took advantage of the breaks between band sets, as signing up for multiple list-servs was more convenient then waiting 30 minutes in the hat line.
Alexandra Greiner, a freshman fashion design major, came for the music, but quickly became interested in the sororities represented.
"I know that I'm going to rush," Greiner said. "But today gave me a better idea of what sororities I'm interested in."
Other students like freshman communications and rhetorical studies major Courtney Yeh, enjoyed the "fair-like" experience of Juice Jam.
"I'm from Hong Kong, and we never have these kinds of things," Yeh said. "I really like being able to just walk around with the music in the background, get souvenirs and learn about the clubs."
Juice Jam wasn't just for freshmen, though. Neil Hueber, a fifth year architecture student, stood next to the VPA printmaking stand, watching other students enjoy the art work in front of them.
"It's always good to see all the groups out for the freshmen," Hueber said. "This day is for everyone, though. You can be a senior and just learn about groups on campus, and there's always a new group to see."
rdjone03@syr.edu
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