The Pacer

Issue date: 2/13/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment

As the start of the semester slowly drifts away, we start seeing a change in the curriculum. During the third week, tests and papers start popping up everywhere on campus. However, Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, prove that just because you're heading into the third week of class does not mean you have to stress yourself out.

Sigma Tau Delta hosted a game night that consisted of seven board games, showing that games do not always have to have a controller. The games consisted of Scattergories, Classic Pit, Scrabble, Apples to Apples, Pictionary, Battle of the Sexes, Taboo and Monopoly. Game tables were full as the laughter overflowed the room at the UC on Jan. 30.

English Professor Heidi Huse, the faculty adviser for Sigma Tau Delta, was among the Apples to Apples game players. Apples to Apples consists of only two decks of cards: Things and Descriptions. Each turn, the current referee selects a description and the players try to pick, from the cards in their hands, the card that best matches that description.

The referee then chooses the card that appeals most and awards the card to the player who played it. Once a player has won a pre-determined number of cards, that player wins.

Kevin Mullins and his wife Jacinta Mullins, also a member of Sigma Tau Delta, and their children Reagan, Sheridan and Ryley also participated in the game night. When asked about how the night was going Kevin Mullins, a senior Philosophy major said "Building the community and sharing stories, anything that involves dialogue is good to do."

As the night was coming to a close, Jennifer Ryan, a junior English major, brought out a crossword puzzle for all to participate in. The crossword puzzle was a small competition among the players. Sarah Lemons, the winner, was able to choose her gift from the bag of donations. The prizes were gift certificates from Domino's, The Sun Shop, Cine Movie Theater, Ken-Tenn Sports and Jerry Lambs Barber Shop. Even our very own UTM bookstore donated shirts for the evening's event.

When asked how Sigma Tau Delta thought of the idea of game night, Ashley Ragon, a senior English major and the president of Sigma Tau Delta said, "It was a collaboration and group effort on deciding to do this event. We decided to put the event on for the fun of it before school got too chaotic."

This was a break from the normal types of activities that Sigma Tau Delta puts on. Over all it was a peaceful and relaxing evening, especially when one of Mullins' children beat out six adults and one sibling to win the Apples to Apples game. A jump from a chair showed his enthusiasm as he pranced around the table. The night was a total success.

If you are interested in Sigma Tau Delta contact Ashley Ragon at ashragon84@yahoo.com, or stop by the English department for more information.

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