"Inflatables" bring out inner child

The A&M-Commerce Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted an event known as "Inflatables" April 7, as part of College Days and Nights.

"I think it's great that the Campus Activities Board is hosting different types of activities for students," senior social work major Myranda Bille said. "These events also allow students who have kids to participate and bring their children to a family-friendly environment."

"Inflatables" consisted of an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable Velcro wall and an inflatable slide. Members of CAB served free popcorn, hot dogs, which were donated by Sonic. Cotton candy and drinks, as well as free t-shirts and aluminum water bottles, were also handed out.

A&M-Commerce students and CAB members sophomore psychology major Brittany Whitaker and Denise Coleman developed the idea of "Inflatables."

"We came up with the idea of "Inflatables" through a collaboration of the entire CAB members," Whitaker said. "Everyone came up with the idea of College Days and Nights and different members contributed different thoughts about what events would appeal to different types of students."

Students were not the only ones enjoying themselves on Wednesday afternoon; employees got in on the fun as well.

"I think it's great to see students getting involved with their school," Assistant Director of Intramural and Club Sports Michelle Wentzel said. "CAB is providing students with opportunities that they would not normally have. It's great they're hosting different kinds of events so they can appeal to all types of students."

College Days and Nights is a week of activities that CAB hosted April 5-9 to let students experience fun events on campus.

Aside from "Inflatables," activities included American Pop Star, and performances by the band Eden's Edge and comedian Eric O'Shea. Outdoor Movie is scheduled for Friday night.

The CAB is a program and special events organization on campus. Their purpose is to increase diversity and cultural experiences, increase school spirit and bring members of the school together.

The CAB hosts several events throughout the spring and fall semesters. An events schedule can be found on the A&M-Commerce website.

If students are interested in joining, they have to attend meetings every Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. on the second floor of the Sam Rayburn Student Center, and complete eight hours of volunteer work per year.

For more information on the CAB and their activities, student can contact CAB President Sarah Cunnigham at cab@cp.tamu-commerce.edu