University students will get the chance to win prizes, compete in a video games tournament and be on a television commercial during Tiger TV Week — a week of events to promote the student-produced channel and its programs, beginning today.
“Our goal is to increase student and campus awareness,” said Taara King, Tiger TV assistant promotions director and mass communication sophomore. “We’re working for [the students].”
The Gold Rush and the Big Stars Bright Lights party are among some of the activities taking place, as well as surprises on campus throughout the week.
For the Gold Rush, running Tuesday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., students can like Tiger TV on Facebook or follow the channel on Twitter @lsutigertv to receive hints about a certain location on campus.
A Tiger TV staffer will be at the mystery location to ask each student a trivia question about the University. If the student answers correctly, he or she will receive a prize and be able to create his or her own Tiger TV promo on camera, King said.
The Big Stars Bright Lights party will happen Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Free Speech Alley, and will feature bands Motherlode and Gypsy Space Caravan, DJ Wave, an EA Games Madden tournament and free food, King said.
She said the week is dedicated to making students part of Tiger TV shows and she hopes it will attract more students to work there.
“[Tiger TV] is like a big umbrella,” King said. “We branch out in so many different areas. It’s something for