Superfest brings in fun before finals

Superfest is here again. This is a three day fun-filled event, that starts on Thursday, April 16 and goes on until Saturday, April 18.

Superfest has been around for at least six years and every year it attracts both students and faculty to the quad.

Nearing finals, everyone needs a couple of days to relax and de-stress.

It is important to feel refreshed before entering finals week, which for many of us will be filled with sleepless nights and long hours of studying.

Superfest generally has a theme and this year ‘Gone Coastal’ will be the topic. According to the president of the University Activities Board, Don Brennan, 22, “This year’s theme will be beachy and we already have a boardwalk up.”

Events will start on all three days at noon and go on until 4 p.m. There will be games, food and prizes all through out the event.

“Some of the games we have are a surfing inflatable machine, inflatable ski balls, inflatable basketballs, and you can win prizes at the event too,” said Brennan.

Among some of the prizes that are available to win include, Superfest keychains that look like sufboards, salt water taffys, inflatable beach balls, and generally Superfest PR related items.

During the event, about 30 college organizations will have their tables set up with carnival games. Supersoaker, sand art, and ping pong are some of the games that will be available.

In addition to the afternoon events, there will also be activities at night.

On Thursday night the T-Pain concert will start at 8 p.m. but the doors are open at 7 p.m. T-Pain will have at least one opener.

This concert is sponsored by The Black Student Union, Student Senate, Society of Latino Affairs and University Activities Board.

On Friday night there will be a luau in the quad at 6 p.m. In addition to this, there will be pulled pork, professional hula dancers and a lipsyncing contest at 7 p.m.

Also from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. there will be a black lights dance party at the multi-purpose room in the SMC.

The dance party is co-sponsored by the Black Student Union and National Pan-Hellenic Council.

“After 400 people walk in to the MPR, the doors will be closed. So get there early,” said Brennan.

On Saturday, the comedian, Eric O’Shea will be performing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the MPR as well.

The Annual Superfeast will begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday with free food.

Brennan said that there will be pizza, pretzel bites, popcorn and other food items there to go along with the out-door movie.

Role Models will be shown in the quad at 9:30 p.m. and again at midnight at the Club de’Ville.

There are two Superfest chairs, Lauren Schwartz and Nikki Herb, both who are undergraduates at Millersville University.

They have a committee of about 15 students who assist them with planning.

“These two girls plan everything. They start meeting with the committee in September,” said Brennan.

Superfest is a fun-filled event that MU students will be able to enjoy with friends.

Laying on the grass, enjoying a cold smoothie with good friends, being surrounded by laughter and entertainment is just what we need right before we enter into finals week.

Superfest is put together by our very own university organizations to provide relief during the time in our school year that is most hectic. It is advisable to take part in the free food, games, activities, and live entertainment.

According to many, the T-Pain concert is a much anticipated event that students are planning to attend. Don’t miss out on the 3 days of fun and excitement that will start on Thursday at noon and go on until Saturday.