First-year college students ‘cap off’ 12 months with ice cream, video games, fellowship

By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer

Freshmen and first-year college students commemorated their first 12 months at Baylor at Cap it Off Monday night time on Fountain Mall.

Hosted by New Student Programs, the occasion featured first-year college students of their line jerseys and slime caps and included picture alternatives, a wall to signal, complementary ice cream and video games.

The occasion additionally included an look from University President Linda Livingstone and first gentleman Brad Livingstone in entrance of Rosenbaum Fountain as they congratulated college students in practically ending their first 12 months.

Pearland freshman Amaya Rodney stated the occasion was the proper end result of her first 12 months at Baylor.

“What better way to celebrate than get some ice cream and show out your new Baylor spirit?” Rodney stated.

For Round Rock freshman Kartikeyan Rajaram, the ice cream was the spotlight of the night.

“You got to pick your flavor and there was vanilla, blue monster, cookies and cream and some other flavors, too,” Rajaram stated.

There have been 5 distinct meals vehicles, every of which served a choice of flavors of ice cream. Some have been fundamental, like chocolate and vanilla, whereas others have been extra area of interest, comparable to blue monster and Mexican chocolate. No matter what taste was chosen, every scoop of ice cream was served in a mini slime cap.

“I had a Baylor hat, but I lost it and it kind of looks like that, so I’m going to keep it for memorabilia on my desk,” Rajaram stated.

New Student Programs featured its occasion by means of the Baylor Newsletter and on a banner at Fountain Mall, however many college students heard about this occasion by means of phrase of mouth, together with Austin freshman Kyle Weaver.

“I heard about it from some friends and decided to take a study break to go get some free ice cream and enjoy some quality time with other freshmen,” Weaver stated.

Intended as one other method for Baylor college students to really feel supported and seen on campus, the occasion additionally included video games comparable to cornhole, Spikeball and 9 Square. Rodney stated the occasion was one other reminder of care he’s felt from others throughout his freshman 12 months at Baylor.

“They really care about you, and they want the best for you and for you to be successful and really feel like you’re a part of the community,” Rodney stated.

The Livingstones inspired college students to proceed to have interaction of their second 12 months at Baylor occasions, comparable to the brand new sophomore retreat, Rooted. More info will be discovered on the New Student Programs website.