It’s been a while since you guys have been updated on the SCOPE Events. Two weeks in fact.  There has been so much going on since the last issue of the paper; so, here’s the low down.
Film has played two great movies since we last talked.  Two weeks ago, they showed Karate Kid, with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith.  Smith has gotten a lot of talent from his folks and Chan makes a great Mr. Miyagi, because who can forget him.  Of course there are bullies, which leads to fighting, which lead to Smith winning the tournament against his bullies.  As for last week, Film showed Jonah Hex, the movie based off of the DC Comics comic.  There were explosions, fighting, bringing people back to life, love scenes, and just about everything that an old western has.  Coming up this week, SCOPE Film is showing Dinner for Schmucks on Tuesday and Friday in Bartels Café, at 9 p.m.

SCOPE Weekends has been very busy as well.  Two weeks ago, they took students to the Big E on Friday. On Saturday, they had a program called “Stuff-A-Bear.”  The Big E was amazing; it is the biggest fair that set ups in the Northeast, and it has everything from rides, games, shopping centers, animals, circus shows, and every fried food that you can think of – including fried cheesecake.  Every student that went came back carrying bags that were fuller than when they had left. On Saturday at “Stuff-A-Bear,” there was stuffing flying everywhere.  Students had the option to choose what type of stuffed animal they wanted and each new friend got a t-shirt and a certificate. Bears have never gone so fast, and students went back to their rooms with a new friend.

This past week, Weekend planned Roller Skating on Friday and on Saturday for Family Day, they brought back the Mystery Dinner to campus for the parents.  Friday night had an 80’s type feel to it, as people roller skated around the floor that was brought into the Alumni Lounge. There was 80’s music playing in the background.  People had fun skating around the floor, and there were lots of people falling down. Also, the parents had a grand time participating in the Mystery Dinner, which is always a fantastic show.  It was also full of laughs and a good time, with great food.  This week, SCOPE Weekends has planned a Craft Night; so, come join us on Friday, October 8 in the Moulton Lounge, from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Family Day also included the Inflatable Fun Fest, put on by SCOPE Day Programming.  Every year, Day Programming brings inflatables to campus, and this year they were joined by caramel and candy apples, apple and pumpkin pie, apple cider, and some great giveaways, which included silly bandz, SCOPE bags, and Charger Bulletin Frisbees. Kids were able to jump around on the inflatables, while parents and students enjoyed great food and got to take pictures to remember the day.  Be on the lookout for next week, because Day Programming is also bringing back the Butt Sketch Artist and Adam Pate on October 13 in the Bartels Programming Space from 12:30-4:30 p.m.  So, join Day Programming right after the break and get some drawings of yourself done.

Now that you are all caught up with all of the SCOPE happenings, we want everyone enjoy themselves on this upcoming and well deserved break!!!