SpringFest events offered week of fun
Marshall students had the chance to be in the spotlight Monday, April 10, to start a week of SpringFest activities. 

Students gathered on the Memorial Student Center (MSC) plaza to eat and listen as about 10 people sang karaoke. 

T. C. Kidd, the DJ from Sound Station and DJ Shows in Charleston, sang the first few songs to warm up the crowd. Kidd said he is used to playing at bars and parties. 

When the students began to sing, the music ranged from country music to rap. 

Senior Lisa Baladjay and sophomore Angel Armstrong, both from Huntington, took a turn singing the Pat Benatar song "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." Neither one had participated in SpringFest before. 

"It was a spur of the moment thing," Armstrong said. "We both listen to the tape and sing along, but it is different in front of people. It was fun." 

                                                        

Baladjay had sung karaoke before, but she said it still could be confusing. 

"There really isn't a signal to start singing," she said. "If you get lost, it's really hard to catch up." 

Karaoke was the first event of this year’s SpringFest. 

"This is a week of fun so students can relax," said P. Andy Hermansdorfer, director of student activities and Greek affairs. "It's a way to celebrate the end of the semester and welcome spring." 

The week was filled with many events. 

There were free snow cones and “Say What Karaoke” at the MSC plaza, and comedian Marty Putz performed in the Don Morris Room of the MSC. There was also free cotton candy and Tye-dye at the MSC plaza. The annual talent show was hosted by comedian, Vince Morris, in the Don Morris Room. Free snow cones were also offered at the MSC plaza. "Who Wants to be a Marshall Millionaire" was held at the plaza. Cubanismo/Mountain Stage, sponsored by the Marshall Artist Series, performed at the Keith Albee Theatre. There was free cotton candy and a pet show at the MSC plaza, along with a caricature artist. The Student Leadership Awards in the MSC Alumni Lounge concluded the week’s events.

Story by Courtney Ross

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