Kick-off has come and gone once again, but it will not soon be forgotten.  The student body showed raucous enthusiasm during every part of the evening, from the winning acts to the music that played during stage changes. Here are a few of the many memorable acts from Fall Kick-off 2009. The evening began with a brief tribute to Happy Camper and the Bees, a group of recent graduates whose songs were Kick-off hits last year. This led into their zany and catchy music video “Baby Come Back to Me," produced by Jacob Landis-Eigsti, a sophomore. There were several other...

By Josh Delp • October 14, 2009 • News

Students glided into the music building in glamorous attire for the Spring 2009 Kick-Off on Saturday evening. Acts included original songs, singing duets, several bands – including a band of singing and instrument playing robots – and hip-hop dances. The winning act of the evening was a group of student zombies who crawled on stage to perform “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. “I learned the dance off of YouTube videos,” said Beth Glick, a junior. “A lot of us were at different places in learning the dance, and on top of that, we are busy college students.” Second place was an...

By Annalisa Harder • February 4, 2009 • News

Students will likely pack Sauder Concert Hall on Saturday at 10 p.m. for the spring semester Kick-Off. But this semester, students will show up in style. Campus Activities Committee is encouraging everyone who attends to dress formally for the evening of student-led entertainment. "This Kick-Off brings in a new dimension in how Kick-Off is run by C.A.C.," said Raymond Waweru, a C.A.C. member. "We hope for people to look their best because it matches with the theme of the show." After seeing auditions on Tuesday, Waweru expects a good show. "Be ready!" Waweru said. "The auditions were great. Its going...

By Tyler Falk • January 28, 2009 • News