Looking to find a new hobby? Maybe meet some new friends? Want to finally get your mom to stop asking you if you’ve joined a club yet? Well, look no further.
LSU Campus Life held its semiannual Involvement Fest on Wednesday, where student organizations tabled outside of the Student Union to encourage students to get involved on campus.
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A member of one of the student organizations, film and television sophomore Terion Motley, is president of the Performing Artists Union. This club is a way for artists to get hands-on experience as well as build their resumes and network with other artists.
Motley said they have opportunities for everyone, even off-stage, such as stage managers and stage technology.
“Our club helps bring together this community in a lot of different ways,” Motley said.
Kinesiology sophomore Weston Pate is an ambassador for the College of Human Sciences and Education. As an ambassador, Pate said he ensures everything within the college runs smoothly. He helps run events with alumni and other officials on campus.
“We help to represent the college and LSU as a whole,” Pate said.
Jenna Stewart, a campus minister for The Table was also at the Involvement Fest. She said the organization has helped bring together so many people who normally wouldn’t have interacted.
“We are a place where everyone has a seat at the table,” Stewart said.
According to Stewart, the group has worship at Antioch Baton Rouge every Sunday, and every Thursday she hosts a dinner at her house. It also does several activities every month, such as playing volleyball and games together.
“We share a sense of unity,” Stewart said.
English and history major Noah McKinney is a journal editor for the Fusion Literary Review club. This club meets in the French House every Thursday. It has free food and a little writing prompt for every club member to write fiction, poetry, screenwriting and more. After 20 minutes, members share their work and give each other feedback.
“We are dedicated to creating a fun and low-stress community for writers to meet each other and work on their writing skills,” McKinney said.
McKinney said he was also the editor-in-chief for a book published last fall for undergraduates called “The Cypress Review.” In his club, he said everyone gets to know each other through their different writing types.
“It’s a great way to hang out, snack a little and meet cool people,” McKinney said.
For any interest you might have, LSU has a club for it. Like any big school, it’s easy to get lost (physically and emotionally). Student organizations not only give everyone the opportunity to get more involved on campus, but they can also help you find your place here as a Tiger.
