Complex governments to host annual Spring Fling

Emporia State's second Spring Fling Formal will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

“I'm expecting that we will have a good turnout of people,” said Cameron Killip, freshman business management major. “The event will be fun and safe. It will be a great time to socialize and there will even be food and drinks provided. What more could you want?”

The dance is being hosted by Towers Complex Government (TCG) and Morse Voice. According to Abigale Elyacharshuster, senior integrated studies major, the event is open to all Towers and Morse residents. However, those students may invite dates who are not hall residents.

Although it is labeled as a formal, Elyacharshuster said that there is not a dress code for the event. Students are welcome to come to the dance in formal attire or casual dress.

“It will be a place for students to come out, have some fun and start off their weekend with a blast,” Elyacharshuster said.

TCG and Morse Voice are splitting the cost to hire a deejay, Morse Voice is contributing the funds for the dance's decorations and TCG is covering the costs for refreshments. Killip, an event planner for TCG, said they also have been posting flyers around campus to advertise in advance.

Last year's formal was hosted solely by TCG and had 25-30 guests. This year, TCG invited Morse Voice to help with the Spring Fling Formal and are hoping to have a greater turnout. Planning has been underway since Feb. 19 of this year.

Rachel McCommon, freshman elementary education and psychology major, is on the planning committee for Morse Voice. McCommon said that the decorations coincide with the Spring Fling theme, and that they consist of bright colors and flowers, yet will be simple.

“I hope that quite a few people turn out,” McCommon said. “But many people go home over the weekends, so hopefully that doesn't put a damper on our attendance.”

Jen Newell, freshman communication major, is on the events committee for TCG. Newell created a Facebook group event to help spread the word to hundreds of students. Currently, nearly 30 students have confirmed the invitation and 100 have not decided.

TCG and Morse Voice are both complex governments led by students. These groups are designed to help residents become more involved in activities and leadership roles. Both complex governments manage their own activities, organizations, and policy input. A representative from each residence hall floor serves in the government.