Club Rush is a highly anticipated annual event at Marshall. This exciting event brings together unique and fresh clubs to students as they show their curiosity and interest in Barrister life. This very popular event is a hit for lots of students to show up and show their support for their friends and to explore/discover unique clubs. Club Rush is designed to help those who are looking for a safe space to make friends with similar interests.
Indy Ives is a junior in the SAS program and one of two presidents of the Scrapbooking Club. “The prospect of finding a new club where they can find a welcoming community and something to dedicate their time to,” says Indy Ives when asked why she thinks people come to Club Rush.
Club Rush provides the opportunity for many clubs to showcase and promote their club to the students, either for academic or friendly purposes. This event allows club leaders to highlight key aspects of their club to attract students, and engage and speak with other peers. Club leaders will often make poster boards showcasing their club with bright colors, and fun designs to attract as well. This event also gives students the possibility to be involved on campus and engage in fun activities as well.
The Scrapbooking Club focuses on the pleasures of scrap-booking, journaling, letter writing, and many other crafty activities. It is a safe space for students to express themselves through their writing and to connect with one another as well. When asked “Why do you think people look forward to Club Rush and what makes people show up to this event?” Indy Ives responded, “I think people look forward to Club Rush because it gives them opportunities to find something they can dedicate their time to that interests them.” As well as, “People should be excited to come to our club because of meeting new people who may share interests or introduce you to new things, our fun activities such as journaling, scrap-booking, and letter writing, and of course, we offer snacks at each club meeting,” Indy Ives shares when asked how their club was appealing and inviting to other students here.
Club Rush almost didn’t happen. Extreme heat postponed the event for nearly two weeks. Hitting temperatures in the hundreds, it wasn’t ideal for the event to take place. Club Rush happens once a semester. The next one will take place in the spring. Judging by the number of clubs present and the high student turnout, it was and still is a great opportunity for Barristers to find their place on campus.