For the first time, the annual Lip Sync competition was held at the Marietta campus on Oct. 8. Homecoming was exciting as the Lip Sync competition helped kick off the weekend of events. Though it is an annual event, the setting changed by being held at the Marietta Campus. The crowd filled the Marietta Campus amphitheater, overflowing with people standing on the sides. Contestants were on fire at this years lip sync as students gathered around the stage and represented the different Greek organizations.
Various groups, small and large, came on stage performing popular hits. Some did tributes to singers like Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé while other performances centered around the good ol’ black and gold theme. Each year, the teams try to go bigger and better than the year before. One highlight of the night was having “left shark” come on stage while the Kappa Deltas, AKA, and Pike performed to Katy Perry’s “California Gurls”. While the competition focuses on lip-syncing, the real show was about the dancing.
The competition took a quick pause to announce Kappa Sigma as the winner of the window decorating contest. Later, a moment was taken to bring out the homecoming court to give them a chance to introduce themselves and why they should be crowned king or queen. The 10 candidates discussed their interests, majors, and involvements on campus.
Every group brought their best. For best performance from a small group “Straight Outta KSU” dominated. The ZTA and Delta Phi Epsilon performances seemed to be the crowd pleasers. At the end of the night it was the Kappa Deltas, who collaborated with AKA for their performance that took home the win for large group.
A couple of students gave their input on Thursday’s event. “I loved it! It’s interesting to watch and I didn’t really know what to expect at first.” Edith Addy, a junior at KSU and attendee of the event, said. Addy, who is primarily at the Kennesaw campus, added “It was totally worth the drive over here.”
“I liked it a lot. I can’t complain, dancing is great; it’s always a good thing.” Justin Morris, a KSU senior said. Morris, being a former SPSU student, expanded by saying he liked that the event was held at the Marietta campus and hopes they keep holding events there.
After an amazing 2015 Lip Sync competition, a new tradition was born- the first ever KSU bonfire. Food trucks were parked along the field and students who stayed around after the show were able to enjoy music, receive free swag, and get food vouchers for the food trucks.
With this year being KSU’s inaugural football season and first homecoming since the merger, the event seemed to be a great way to incorporate both campuses in celebrating homecoming week. Students showed their school pride by attending the event and getting pumped about this year’s homecoming and Saturday’s homecoming game. Overall, the night was full of singing, dancing, school spirit, and celebration for this year’s homecoming and inaugural season.
