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Tandem closes out Spring Week with RHA racing Alpha Sigma Residence Sigma Kappa happily alongside Greek Alpha Sorority, Sorority and Hall Life peers Phi Kappa Psi Pi Kappa B H Fraternity and Association

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Top Left: F0rst place. Top Right: Second place. Bottom Right: Third place. Far Bottom: Four year riders, (from left to right) Kelly Ronan, Mary Hendricks and Cassidy Wood.

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Spring week is never complete at Indiana State without the tandem race, which took place at Rec East at 11 a.m. Saturday morning. Ten different teams battled it out in this 50-lap race. The teams consisted of students anywhere from members of fraternities, sororities, to residential life. Tandem is the annual bike race that includes both a male and female rider pedaling at the same time as fast as they can. Each pair rides 10 laps each and they alternate riders after every two laps. This race is a highly anticipated event and brings in a crowd of on-lookers that range from current students to alumni. Teams practice for months to prepare. Taking first place was Residential Hall Association. Second place was the sorority and fraternity pairing of Sigma Kappa and Pi Kappa Alpha. “It was such an amazing race and we really loved being paired with Pike! I’m going to miss it next year,” said Sigma Kappa

President, Sydney Hanchett. Third place was the triple pairing of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Psi and Pi Kappa Phi. The top three finishers all received medals as a reward for their hard work and practice. “I’m so proud of us for placing third this year. I know the team worked really hard for this,” said freshman Hannah Decker, member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. “Tandem was definitely one of the highlights of my spring week…it was great to see everyone’s hard work pay off on race day. I couldn’t have had a better experience for my first tandem race,” said freshman Kalee Dunham, member of Gamma Phi Beta. Tandem is an event that brings students on campus together and has since 1970 when the tradition began. Alumni come back to see their new brothers and sister in Greek Life race on in the name of their organization. Spring Week closed out with Tandem most like Trike closes out Homecoming Week. Which is a time that alumni come back the most.

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Sycamore Sessions hosts its last show of the year Lauren Rader Reporter

The last Sycamore Sessions of the year took place on April 12, and for some, it was the last Sessions ever. Raleshia Davis, programing assistant and co-host for Sycamore Sessions, has had her position for 3 years. She got the crowd pumped up before the show started about graduation in May. In between each act, she was holding auditions for cohost next year in her absence after graduation. This event takes a lot of work and Davis wants to make sure it is well taken care of. “There is a lot of work with marketing, making flyers, and promoting on our social media.” Davis said. “I also have to meet with my DJ, my supervisor, and my other co-host so we can plan the layout of the show.”

The show included dancers, rappers, singers, and many other talents being showcased. The students competed for trophies for group and individual performances. There was also an award of commons cash. “I’ve had a lot of different talents. I’ve had a DJ come on and I’ve had people play instruments. They just get to express themselves on a platform, and it’s a safe space for students.” Davis said. “It’s free, because the office of campus life helps fund this and keep it going. That’s why I think it is important; people get to express themselves and express their talents. Its friendly-competitive!” When walking in to Tilson Auditorium, the atmosphere was loud and vibrant with excited students coming to support their friends and peers. This is an atmosphere that Davis wants to continue in the future. Growing a

talent show this big where everyone can express themselves was the ultimate goal for her. “I just hope that sycamore sessions keeps on growing. It started off very small in the Dede’s, and went to University Hall, and it’s been in Tilson for the last four or five years. It’s definitely a growing event, and now that its set in stone, I hope that it stays.” Davis said. “I really hope it starts to diversify itself, and open up to other students so they can also come and showcase their talents as well.” Sycamore Sessions allows students to feel special in front of their peers, especially in this end of year event. Spring Week encouraged students to support their fellow classmates in this fun celebration of talent. The fun atmosphere is the last stop Victoria Flores | Indiana Statesman before finals, and really alTop: First place group, Precision Step Team, celebrating with the trophy that they lows the crowd to unwind won at Sycamore Sessions on Friday, April 12 in Tilson Auditorium. Bottom: Precision and have a good time. stepping in front of the trophy that they won.


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