On Sunday in Allen Arena, social clubs Theta Psi and Delta Omega hosted their fourth-annual Full Moon Festival and raised over $5,000 for Ed Pack Global.
Every year the two clubs host the event to raise money for a philanthropy of their choice while also raising awareness for issues relating to drug and alcohol abuse. This event is a benefit concert, and everyone on campus is invited to buy a ticket, wear their best ‘50s attire and enjoy live music put on by their fellow students.
Junior Joel Clinger was one of the Executive Committee members of Full Moon Fest. After a grand total of $5,047 was raised, Clinger, as promised, shaved his head on stage, since the total raised exceeded their goal.
“We provide a space for people to have a great time without the use of drugs and alcohol, while raising money for a good cause,” Clinger said. “This year we raised over $5,000 for Ed Pack Global which is four times as much as we’ve raised in the past.”
“We have an incredible time listening to our own peers, some that play professionally, play covers of really popular songs,” Clinger said. “It’s a great concert that has both an exciting and clean environment.”
Senior Zack Eccleston has played in the bands for Full Moon Fest every year, and he said that it is his favorite social club event.
“It’s been so much fun getting to jam with the guys from my club and make music that lots of people can come rock out to, no matter what they do on campus,” Eccleston said.
There is always a strong turnout from both students from other clubs and independent students, and that allows an opportunity to see some of the existing social barriers on campus break down as everyone enjoys the music together.
Junior MacKenzie Lewis said that she loves Full Moon Fest because everyone gets the opportunity to serve the chosen philanthropy, whether that is through showing their musical talent, organizing, planning or working a booth and showing off their ice-cream-scooping and popcorn-popping abilities.
“No talent is too big or too small to serve.”
Photos by Anna Rogers