The Collegian

Issue date: 10/26/09 Section: Entertainment

Miss Homecoming 2008-2009, Shannon Blair [Click to enlarge]

It's that time again, Homecoming 2009! Homecoming is the annual tradition of welcoming back residents and alumni of South Carolina State University. This week will be a week of excitement and bulldog pride; play performances, step shows, concerts, parties, tailgating, and the big game against Delaware State.

Many freshmen can't wait to see what their first college homecoming experience will bring. High school homecomings consists of going to the football game on a Friday night and watching and hoping your team wins and then maybe a dance afterwards whereas in college, you have a lot more to look forward to.

"I'm expecting homecoming to be huge," said freshman out of state student Nicholas Vance. "I'm excited because up North we don't have huge homecomings and I want to see what it's like here." Many students who have and have not experienced homecoming are still anxious to see what's what. "I'm expecting homecoming to be a smooth week of excitement, school spirit, and family like atmosphere, said freshman undecided major Alberto Grasty."

Many students are anticipating to see who will win the Residential Hall step show, who will get crowned queen, and of course the Greek Step Show/concert. The Grammy Nominated Artist Trey Songz will be performing and the ladies can't wait! "I'm really excited about the concert because it will be my first real concert experience and Trey Songz is HOT," said Freshman Psychology major Shanita Thomas.

While students are getting geared up for homecoming week, some are not. "I'm not excited about homecoming because my freshmen year was so much better, especially the events leading up to it," said junior nutrition major Renishia Shaw. Shaw represents many other SC State students. "I don't think Homecoming will be as fun as last year, because the series of events are not as thrilling as was before and I don't think it was advertised well," said Sophomore Business Education major DeAndre Thomas.

Sixty seven percent of SC State students polled feel that homecoming has taken a downward spiral. "The Greek Step Show was one of the major events at Homecoming, but since most of the organizations are off the yard, there really isn't anything to look forward to," said Physical Education Major Romeo Edwards.

Because of upper classmen "talk", freshmen are worried too. "I'm excited about my first homecoming, but I've heard the fraternities are a big part of the homecoming tradition, so I don't know how it's going to work out.
Despite how some may feel, many students say they will have a great time anyway.

"I believe homecoming will be nice," said sophomore Industrial Technology Engineering major James Sherman. "I'm hoping for good weather, in that case, everybody will be out."

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