Residence Hall Association

Residence Hall Association

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Dodgeball in the Dark: Oct. 15 at 8:45 pm (meet on the tower lawn)

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Look for signs for Fall Leaf jumping!

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Homecoming: Oct. 20-25

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Movie voting available online!

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Inside this issue: GDI Memories 2 Paint the

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Palouse U of I Sports

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Corner Pocket 3 Cartoon

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GDI Week ~ A Massive Success Steve Hanna—RHA Events Coordinator This year's GDI Week was a huge hit with attendance topping 300 people at the opening Kickoff Party, and a consistent base of at least 200 people at most of the events. It was an anthemic celebration of the energy, involvement, and innovation that the residence halls are all about. We ere able to bring all of that together, and it was exciting to get every single hall out for at least one of the GDI events. Most events averaged 17-19 halls participating at one time, and it was a great opportunity to meet new people and kick off the year. The energy won't be slipping one bit when we continue the success and slate of events into the year. Here's what's coming up: Dodgeball in the Dark was such a success that we will be redoing the event on October 15th at 8 pm (meet in the Tower Lawn) because of its popular concept and unique feel. It's like being in a Starwars gunfight with the lights off, combined with a dance club atmos-

phere and maybe a little Christmas with all of the glowing lights in the dark. Don't miss it! This time around we'll feature two 10 on 10 games. Leaf Jumping! In collaboration with RHA's community service team, we will be sponsoring a leaf raking and jumping session on the Admin lawn sometime in the next few weeks. Look for more information soon (we're waiting to release an official time because most of the leaves haven't fallen off the trees or even turned orange yet). HOMECOMING (October 20-25): This will be another high-energy follow-up to GDI Week, except executed across the entire UI campus around school spirit leading up to the homecoming football game and based on the theme Joe Vandal for President. Each hall will need to

team up with another hall and get involved in the campus-wide events, which includes a skit presentation before the community, hall float construction and parade, a community scavenger hunt, most Vandalized fan (at the serpentine bonfire rally on Friday night of homecoming, each hall will choose one person and cover them in school spirit as the most Vandalized fan). Go crazy! That's what we're about coming out of GDI Week and I look forward to seeing your energy in action at Dodgeball in the Dark on October 15th!

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Memories Made from G.D.I. Zane Jensen—Graham Hall

Hall Olympics during GDI week!

“We cracked jokes, ran around, and enjoyed ourselves, but at the same time we did what we needed to do.”

GDI week politically correct is "Gosh Darn Independence". When first hearing of it I didn't know what to expect, sounded fun but was a little skeptical. Once showing up to the kick-off party in the Wallace basement, with my hall, I knew it was going to be some-

thing special, from the poker table, all the way to the nerf gun fight in the dark. Throughout the week GDI week did not disappoint from the hall Olympics, to dodge ball in the dark, and all the way to the last event of capture the flag. All in all I brought out of GDI

week a sense of fun and a good attitude of knowing I can have fun in the residence halls without being apart of the Greek system. Every time I put on my GDI shirt I will instantly be overcome with the memories of fun and excitement I had that week.

Paint the Palouse Volunteering is an often-painful activity that most students do because they have to. Either told by a school or needed for scholarships, volunteering is something that most students would forget about. Paint the Pa-

louse was different. A large group from Graham Hall signed up and early on a Saturday morning we met in front of the library where we were assigned houses. From that point painting houses became more

fun than community service. We cracked jokes, ran around, and enjoyed ourselves, but at the same time we did what we needed to do. Next time a volunteer event comes by I will be sure to sign up, not because I have to, but because it's fun.

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U of I Sports Samuel Spence—Graham Hall RA

Who has the best football team in the WAC? Ok, so maybe it isn’t the U of I. But the fact is, whether our team plays well or not, there will be games, and people will go to them. There’s a lot to like about a football game, regardless of how the team plays. There’s the parking lot barbeques, the marching band, and the free pizza give-

aways to name a few. It’s just a great chance to spend time with friends and support your team. Besides that, how many other opportunities do you get to yell as loud as you want without looking like a crazy person? It brings people together, in a positive atmosphere. Earlier this year, I went with my some members of my hall, Graham Hall, to the Western Michi-

gan game. They painted “VANDALS!” on themselves, we all yelled, and we stayed for the entire game. Sure we lost, but that didn’t stop us from having a good time. Football isn’t your sport? Check out some of the other athletic events that U of I has to offer. Our Women’s Volleyball team is playing San Jose State this Saturday, at the Memorial Gym. Come and support the Vandals!

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We are the Residence Hall Association for the University of Idaho. RHA is comprised of every student who lives in the residence halls. We run events on campus throughout the year for the benefit of all students who live on campus. In addition, officers facilitate communication between residents and ResLife staff, involved faculty, and other employees of the University of Idaho. It would also be useful to include a contact name for readers who want more information about the organization. Our mission is to increase general awareness of who we are and to improve the existing image through communication between various campus organizations, Residence Life, and the Moscow community. We are dedicated to the success and goals of the residents. Through partnership with others, our mission is to provide resources to residents in the form of service, leadership, programs, and a voice of positive influence. This is accomplished through positive motivation, fun, and increasing resident enthusiasm.

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