OU students were invited out to go make crafts and decorations for their friends and family at the union. Participants were provided all of the supplies and even snacks including hot chocolate, cookies, fruit and lemonade. They had different stations set up with different supplies at each one and volunteers to assist. The volunteers were dressed up in elf and Santa hats to get people in the holiday spirit along with music in the background.
Freshman volunteer Mikay Elliot said "We are always really happy with our turnouts." I asked her what kind of turnout she expected for their event and she said it would probably be really good. She said they also have other events for the holidays such as the Zombie 5k which was campus wide. They try to have these events during holidays for those who can't go home or are the only ones left when everyone else has gone home.
OU sophomore Ana Loza attended the event and said "This is a really convenient and fun thing to do when you are low on money and want to put your own personal touch on a gift." Another OU student, Stephanie Pryor says "I really like that they are getting everyone into the Christmas spirit."
Their next holiday craft event will take place on Valentine's day. They generally try to do these events for those holidays that people tend to feel lonely on. It gives people something to do and have fun at the same time.
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| PHOTO: Siobhan Weathers |
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| PHOTO: Siobhan Weathers |
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