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| 04-15-2005 | Previous edition: 04-14-2005 |
        
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Printer-friendly version Grand Alternative offers students many optionsBy Alysha DaytnerAssistant Campus Editor For those who chose to abstain from alcohol during Grand Prix weekend, there is an alternative. Grand Alternative, a series of events sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, provides substance-free activities provided by student groups and organizations. "Grand Alternative is for students, by students," said Bridget Golden, assistant dean of students. "Students have choices every day, this gives them more opportunities to make good choices." Choices for Grand Alternative 2005 include 52 events, from root beer "keggeroke" to films to tricycle races, and are made possible by grants from the Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Tippecanoe County. This year $8,000 worth of grants were given to student organizations, said Erin Ansfild, a graduate administration professional. "This week has unfortunately become a big party week, Grand Alternative is to remind students that drinking doesn’t need to be part of your Grand Prix fun." And that was the goal of the event, officially started in 1999 by Steve Cain, campus minister at the Wesley Foundation. Grand Alternative also has support from the Student Wellness Office Tammy Loew, health advocacy coordinator for the Student Wellness Office, said contrary to prior assumptions, "Every student on this campus will not be trashed throughout the week. The students who choose to get trashed draw more attention to themselves." Grand Alternative events begin Saturday and continue through April 24. Events Saturday Recreational Fishing Club Fairfield Park Cookout, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairfield Park. PSUB "A Call to the Arts," student art and photography, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Purdue Memorial Union. Varsity softball v. Michigan, noon, Varsity Softball Complex, students with ID admitted free, student home run derby following game. La Milonguera, Argentinean Tango Club, "Shall We Dance?" 2 to 5 p.m., Matthews Hall, Room 304. African Student Association and Black Cultural Center, African Banquet, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 102 N. Chauncey Ave., West Lafayette, cost is $10. PSUB feature film, "Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events," 7 to 9:30 p.m., Stewart Center, Fowler Hall, admission is $3 with student ID, $4 for general public. Sunday PSUB feature film, "Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events," 7 to 9:30 p.m., Stewart Center, Fowler Hall, admission is $3 with student ID, $4 for general public. "Finding Nemo," 8 p.m., Recreational Sports Center Aquatic Center, admission is $3 with student ID. Monday Cary Club Cary Fest, noon to 7 p.m. through Thursday, Cary Quadrangle courtyard. Tuesday Hillel Foundation Student Board, "Murder Mystery," 7 p.m., Hillel Foundation, 912 W. State St., West Lafayette. Wednesday Hellenic Student Association Greek Cookout, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Memorial Mall Catholic Student Association, Keggeroke, 8 p.m. to Midnight, St. Thomas Aquinas Center. Meredith Hall feature film, "Breakfast Club," 8:30 p.m., Meredith Hall lounge, complimentary breakfast food. Thursday Alpha Phi Omega, pre-Grand Prix tricycle race, 4 to 8 p.m., Memorial Mall. PSUB drive-in movie, "Coach Carter," 8 p.m., Ross-Ade Stadium North parking lot, admission $3 per student with ID or $5 per student car, $5 per person or $7 per car for general public. Printer-friendly version |
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