Broadcaster Press 03 October 28, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com Service and Shivers in USD Color Run By Sarah Wetzel For the Plain Talk Runners shivered in the sub-60 degree weather Saturday morning as the first ever USD Color Run took place. The event was sponsored by the USD Social Work, Pre-Med and PrePhysician’s Assistant clubs. “It is a non competitive run.” said Kayli Raye Kuhl, a member of the PrePhysician’s Assistant Club. “Kids, families, and adults of all ages are encouraged to come.” According to Emily Jasper, copresident of the Social Work Club, this event has been a long time in the making. “We kind of conceptualized it last year,” Jasper said. “After elections we were trying to figure out what could draw people. I’ve done a color run and I know they’re a lot of fun. We figured this would be more fun than doing your average race.” The run got off to a good start despite the chilly temperature and overcast skies. “The weather isn’t the greatest today but that’s a hazard of the midwest,” Jasper said. “It’s kind of just how it goes.” “It starts at the Lee Med building and we will be going around campus making pit stops,” said Kuhl. “At each pit stop we make we will have a celebration of color, which is in the form of a colored powder. The powder is made from corn starch and food coloring so it is safe, and will wash out.” According to Jasper, the idea was for runners to get as colorful as possible. “We set it up as when they’re going through [the stations] they have color thrown at them,” she said. “Hopefully the motion helps it stick. There’s five stations so we have five different colors.” Following the race was a color contest to see who ended up the most colorful. It ended up in a tie between Madi Krause and Josh Johnson. Johnson also finished the race first in a time around 15 minutes. Part of the preparations for the race included making the colored powder. “We made the colors ourselves,” Jasper said. “You take a box of cornstarch and stick it in a bowl. We found that if you add water first then food coloring it works best. I think a cup to two cups of water is what we were using and the color was just how bright you wanted it to be. It was really fun to make. We got to make a mess but Participants in the USD Color Run have colored chalk thrown at them by volunteers in this event aimed at raising food and funds for the food pantry Saturday. it cleans up really well.” (Sarah Wetzel) Like all first-time events, it was a learning experience for the organizers. turnout this year,” she said. “The past have in the social work club again,” she “I think it would have been better to couple of years the leadership hasn’t said. “A lot of the time most of the wear dark colors,” said Danny Mullin, quite been there. Me and Amber both people who are in it are the core President of the Pre-Physician’s students and after our junior year we go decided that we wanted to make this Assistant club. “The color shows up club something. This is a legacy for us into field placement and often we better.” just knowing we’re giving back to the graduate after that. We try to get to the The event coordinators had university in a way that’s good for us.” intro classes to keep the vibe going and advertised encouraging participants to The service element is what makes more people interested in it.” wear white, realizing afterwards that it events like the Color Run worth it for Despite the difficulties Jasper said showed up better on dark. Jasper. According to Jasper, it is unsure if the she is committed to fighting for the “It’s really empowering,” she said. “I continuation of the Social Work club. run will become an annual event. like giving back.” “We’ve actually had a pretty good “It depends on how many people we Please Recycle! WELCOME TO ELK POINT ME O 406 E. Lincoln, Elk Point Lincoln n, 808 E. Clay, Elk Point Clay, 600 S. Pinckney, Elk Point 600 S. Pinckney, Elk Point $349,000 $349,000 $139,000 $139,000 $189,900 $189,900 407 E. Washington, Elk Point 407 E. Washington, Elk Point 208 S. Grant, Elk Point Grant t, 612 E.. Washington,, Elk Point 612 E Washington Elk Point $199,000 $199,000 $174,900 $174,900 $129,900 $129,900 Ranch-style home, 5 Ranch-style bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3286 sq. ft. ft. New Construction, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, ft. 2409 sq. ft. Ranch-style home, 3 Ranch-style bedroom, 2.75 baths, 1528 sq. ft. 1528 ft. Troy Troy Donnelly Split-level home, 3 bedrooms, 1.8 baths, 1.8 2292 sq. ft. ft. Ranch-style home, 3 Ranch-style bedrooms, 2 baths, 1713 sq. ft. 1713 ft. 1-1/2 story home, 4 1-1/2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2397 sq. ft. ft John Herrity hn Broker-Associate Broker-Associate Auctioneer/Appraiser Broker-Owne Broker-Owner eer/Appraise Auctioneer/Appraiser Cell: 712-899-3748 Cell: 712-259-6408 12-259-6408 www.herrityre.com • 109 West Main Street • Elk Point, SD www.herrityre.com West