Five things you have to do during homecoming week

Tenesha Hughes
Staff Writer

Don’t get so caught up in all the fanfare of homecoming that you miss out on some of the events that will give you long-lasting memories or miss so much class that you grades suffer. Here are some suggestions to make your homecoming memorable.

1. Attend class

At Jackson State University, students hear over and over again that “Students who attend class tend to pass.”  This is so true! Even though there will be many activities held during homecoming week, you have to prioritize and remember your ultimate goal, graduation.  Do not be enticed by the live sounds of the Sonic Boom of the South, or the 12 p.m. hotspots if you have a class going on at the same time.  Go to class first and then hang out with friends to enjoy the homecoming festivities. Remember, mid-semester examinations are next week. Turn the pages before the “Turn Up”!

2. Attend the Comedy Show

Attending the Homecoming Comedy show is a must every year. The line-up of comedians are always top notch. Some of these comedians are local and just as funny as the ones who have appeared on popular TV shows. The comedy show is always great way to take your mind off school work, relax with friends, and enjoy good laughs.

3. Attend  the Homecoming Greek Step Show

Stomping the yard for a year of bragging rights, the step show is entertainment at its best. The spectacle of watching sororities and fraternities battling each other for first place and a year’s worth of bragging rights on campus is exciting to see. Only then will you understand the hard work put into learning these steps.

3. Attend the Yard Fest

This huge event on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway is nothing less than amazing.  Alumni, current students, employees and the JSU community come together as one big family.  Vendors are on hand to sell jewelry, clothes, candles and more. You will meet JSU alumni and see an amazing performance from the Sonic Boom. Sororities and fraternities will be strolling and stepping across the yard. Make sure you are looking your best on this day, because everyone is going to be dressed to impressed. Homecoming gives you an excuse to go all out but make sure you are comfortable this day because you will be doing a lot of walking.

4. Game Time

The homecoming game is the biggest game of the season. From the chants in the crowd to the best half time show of the season, you will experience a JSU game like never before. This year will be especially exciting because it will pit new head football coach Harold Jackson against former coach, Rick Comegy. The homecoming game tailgates are also the best. From barbeque to seafood, the best grill masters in Mississippi are providing all the food favorites JSU fans love. Attending the homecoming game is always the most memorable game of them all because after all, “JSU Rocks the House!”

5. After parties!

There are so many choices of after parties during homecoming. You will find yourself asking which one you should attend, or asking around campus to see which one everyone else is going to. Just make sure you attend at least one because after parties during homecoming are a must. Alumni parties, future alumni parties, Greek parties and the list goes on.

The memories you make during this week will be with you forever and you will definitely look forward to the next JSU homecoming.