Saying goodbye to the Campus Activities Center wasn’t so hard for USFSP students to do. On Mon. Oct. 24, students gathered at one of the last untouched buildings at USFSP for the “DIE-IN Lock-In,” hosted by the Harborside Activities Board.
The event started at 6 p.m. and carried on to the next morning, featuring screenings of classic horror flicks such as “Nosferatu,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Friday the 13th” and “It.” Along with the movie marathon, students had silly string, and decorated the walls and floors with paints.
“We’re painting animals, including a bull,” said sophomore Taylor Haggerty. She planned to cover a wall of the gymnasium portion with an ocean scene. Other students like Brian Bauroth chose to draw faces on the floor. Members of HAB wanted students to be able to write, paint or draw their farewells.
“This is our closure to say goodbye,” said Lauren Dakers, HAB director of film.
Todd Clark, campus recreation coordinator, said the CAC would be renovated to feature a second floor with offices, a larger wellness center with a clinic, a disabilities office and an extended fitness center. The construction will take place over seven months, and will open with the new Multipurpose Student Center.
