The Southwest Area Government will put on its annual spring event, Southwest Week, from May 5 to May 9. The week will include numerous activities for students, including a performance later in the week by hip-hop group Naughty by Nature.
The week will begin on Monday, May 5 with comedian Robert Kelly, who will be performing for students in the Fine Arts Center from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, a carnival will be held in the horseshoe. The radio station, Laser 99.3, will provide music while students have the chance to participate in numerous contests. These competitions include a rock climbing wall, an inflatable obstacle course, a break dancing competition, a wings-eating competition and a dunk tank. Winners of the games will walk away with prizes such as T-shirts, magnets and key chains.
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) will have tables set up around the carnival to advertise their activities. The Southwest Area Government will also have a table in conjunction with the Everywoman's Center, Health Services and Tapestry, which is located in downtown Amherst. The table will provide information for students on safe sex and dating violence awareness.
On Wednesday, May 7, a Dining Commons-sponsored barbeque will be held while a battle of the bands will take place from 4 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
From 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., students will be able to watch the movie Goonies, followed by Van Wilder.
Thursday night, May 8, will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a performance by the winner of the battle of the bands. Naughty by Nature, whose hits include the early '90s "O.P.P" and "Hip Hop Hooray," will perform directly after in the Southwest horseshoe.
The week-long event will end on Friday, May 9, with an outdoor dance party featuring DJ Heaven from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Hawaiian leis will be given to everyone who attends.
Aimee Falardeau, Governor of the Southwest Area Government, said that this year's Southwest Week has the potential to be one of the best years yet. Last year's event was cut short to four days because of rain, eliminating the carnival. Also, there was no comedian last year.
"We think the turnout should be exceptional, as long as the weather cooperates," Falardeau said.
Josh Gmeiner, a second year resident of Patterson, said he thinks this year will be better than last year, and that he is most excited for the performance by Naughty by Nature.
"I think it's really cool that they were able to get a band like Naughty by Nature," Gmeiner said. "It will be a really fun show."
The week's activities are free for all students.
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