After reconsidering hosting a homecoming dance, CPB has decided to host only the carnival
(-- The Beacon)
By Amanda Blas Staff Writer blas13@up.edu
After briefly reconsidering last spring's decision to cancel this year's homecoming dance due to binge drinking at the Dance of the Decades, the Campus Program Board (CPB) has decided against a homecoming dance this year. The decision came in a vote Sept. 15.
"It was unanimously decided that it's best not to proceed," CPB director Sean Ducey, a junior, said. "We're still resolving issues, specifically with timing and budget."
According to Ducey, CPB reached the decision after looking at the pros and cons of having a homecoming dance.
"We definitely saw the benefit to having a dance, but the cons were pretty evident," CPB member Justine Roades, a junior, said.
According to Jillian Smith, assistant director for student activities, CPB was also concerned about problems that occurred at last year's Dance of the Decades.
"CPB didn't address the problems with alcohol," Smith said. "They needed more time to prepare."
CPB will still put on a homecoming carnival outside the Chiles Center on Friday, Oct. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. before the men's soccer game against the University of San Diego.
According to Ducey, CPB is excited to take a new approach to homecoming by hosting the carnival.
"We are excited to see how the students appreciate such a diversity of events," Ducey said.
Despite the cancellation of the homecoming dance, UP students can still count on the Dance of the Decades.
"Dance of the Decades will definitely still be happening," Smith said. "It's already been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4."
