When Bret Pontillo finished his first THON last year, he wondered if there was a better way to get involved. Pontillo wanted to be a part of something big, but strove for something of his own. So he did what anyone would do in that situation, he sought help.
You've seen plungers all around THON, but who started this odd trend?
A lot of aspects of THON 2013 could be considered a logistical nightmare, and although, THON 2014 hasn't been entirely glitch free, the Executive Committee has come up with multiple ways to maintain order while assuring that the dancers health and safety are a top priority. Just this year, the Rules and Regulations committee launched the Dancer Support Program.
THON's worst kept secret is that Rules and Regulations is almost everybody's least favorite committee. I've earned my right to say that, because I served my time on an R&R committee last year. It's currently early hours in the BJC and we're at full capacity. These are the perfect conditions for mutiny against Rules and Regs.
In this Instagram Series, The College of Communications Photo Journalism Students asked THON volunteers, "Who Do You Dance For?" In this series we see the parents, children, dancers, and moralers of THON give their respective answers. The result is a powerful thing, and refreshing reminder of the beauty in humanity. Follow Hashtag #WDYDF for more stories
The completion of the new hockey arena in time for this season was not just a victory for hockey, but for THON as well. Last year, several people were treated for hypothermia while waiting in line outside the Bryce Jordan Center. This year, the combination of the new digital line procedure and the opening of Pegula as a waiting area for those attempting to enter (plus the relatively good weather) has eased those concerns. But what's the atmosphere like inside Terry's Hockey Palace?