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AMBER MATTICE
Reverb Editor
The first week of school is usually riddled with the stress of new classes, being surrounded by new people and for those returning, getting back into the college student routine.
Despite these worries, there is so much about campus life that makes returning to college both exciting and comforting for many. Several groups on campus make an effort to put on events during Welcome Week that will make the transition from summer to college easier for returning students and freshmen alike.
On Friday, Aug. 26, Spectrum hosted an event outside on the Williams Center patio starting at 6 p.m.
The Luau Party, which was a first for Welcome Week, premiered several a cappella groups such as Much More Chill, The Guerillas, Some Like It Hot, Premium Blend and The Riveters.
The crowd consisted of freshmen and upperclassmen, all of whom were interacting and enjoying the food and overall environment of the event.
The energy increased as the evening went on. Some Like It Hot’s performance, which was relatively early in the evening, did a particularly good job at hyping up the crowd as they interacted with everyone and sang songs that everyone knew and loved such as a “Same Old Love” by Selena Gomez and a Fleetwood Mac medley.
In the eyes of Spectrum, events like the Luau Party are great for Welcome Week because it showcases so many of the amazing groups and opportunities that the campus has to offer.
“We want [new students] to feel at home because that’s how we all feel here,” said Rachel Ando, a senior business finance major and president of Spectrum. “The point of us having all of the a cappella groups here and Fredonia Radio Systems and Sound Services is that we want to show them off. It’s nice to have the students get that exposure and just be able to see the opportunities and how friendly everyone is … because that’s what Fredonia is all about.”
All of the groups are looking for new members and encouraged anyone with a passion for singing to stop by their tables during Activities Night on Aug. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.