The Campus Activities Board (CAB) found their second Grocery Bingo event a success this Tuesday evening. Meeting in upper Seeger chapel, more than 40 students gathered to compete against each other in a classic game of bingo in order to win household items.
“I really like how they don’t limit you to one prize,” said Sophomore Alex Windham. “I won some cookies and toilet paper so I’m happy.”
Some students who didn’t win prizes still thought the event was worthwhile.
“I didn’t win anything this time, but it was fun enough to try again,” said Junior Bekah Owen. “If I spend 45 minutes every few weeks for the chance at some useful prizes, I honestly don’t care if I don’t get lucky every time.”
The prizes this week actually helped CAB stay within their budget.
“We spent $200 this week, actually quite a bit less than last time,” said Senior and CAB-member Logan Mink. “Some of us went to Sam’s Club and found all our prizes there. We tried to pick out really useful items this week.”
Prizes included toilet paper, popcorn, pop tarts, sparkling water, laundry detergent and various other snack foods.
“How could you not be happy if you just won 32 pop tarts, man,” added Windham.
“The atmosphere itself was really fun too,” commented Owen. “Everyone was eager to get the prizes, so there was so much competitiveness in listening to the callers say the numbers. My heart rate would get so high every time because I kept thinking I might win.”
The organizers were pleased with the results.
“I think the turnout and energy especially improved this time around,” said Mink. “Everyone seemed to bring a friend but we had enough prizes to make sure most people walked away happy.”
COVID-19 protocols were enforced by CAB members when attendees entered Seeger. Mink checked all temperatures and made sure students’ ASCEND was green as well.
“We wanted to keep it safe for everyone,” commented Mink. “I’ll spend some time after this event to wipe down all the bingo boards and make sure they are good to go for next time.”
The social-distancing did not quell enthusiasm, and excited shouts still filled upper Seeger as people came forward to claim their prizes after getting five in a row.
“It sounded like a party to me,” added Owen. “Everyone was so happy to win their prizes. I think people went for the food first, but I would be just as happy with toilet paper as pretzels. I think the CAB students for sure know what students wanted because there were some people very disappointed at losing the prize they wanted.”
In the end, the event was once again well-attended, and students expressed interest in going again.
“I’ll keep going to this as long as they have it,” said Windham. “It’s a great deal and a fun time with friends.”
Headline photo: Students come to the stage after getting five in a row to have their boards double-checked in order to validly claim their prize.