By Steven Hoskins, staff writer
SPRINGFIELD — War has come to LLCC, but peace is on the horizon.
It’s a war between student clubs. The winners will get free pizza.
It’s the Penny Wars, the first event of LLCC’s homecoming.
As for peace, that’s all part of this year’s Homecoming theme: Peace, Love and LLCC.
Student Life has planned a series of events in the coming weeks, including a 1970s trivia game, tie-dye shirt-making, a magician, turtle apples and free throw contest with Chad Jones. Jones is LLCC’s head men’s basketball coach.
All of this takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14, Valentines Day. Burger said the date aligned with a the basketball schedule.
To take part in the Penny Wars, all one needs is some loose change.
One can deposit a penny into a club’s container for positive points. But, Burger said, it is war.
One can attack another club by depositing silver coins or paper bills into their container.
The club with the most positive points on Feb. 6 will win a pizza party, Burger said. Any coin worth more than a penny will be for negative points. Dollar bills deduct points by its amount.
The proceeds will go to the LLCC Foundation’s Grow Beyond Fund, Burger said.
Another activity is a “selfie” contest with Abraham Lincoln.
Students can wear a “groovy” outfit in a selfie with a cardboard cutout of the former president.
Send the picture to Student Life at [email protected] in which the top five photos will be placed on Student Life’s Facebook page, Burger said
Students can do more than one selfie, but they are limited to one per day.
Students, faculty and alumni are encouraged watch Lincoln Land’s women’s and men’s basketball teams take on the Lincoln College Lynx at 2 p.m. in Cass Gym. The men’s game will follow.
At 8 p.m., there will be a DJ, snacks and a casino. Prizes will be given to those who win the most money.
There will also be a photo booth and “mock-tails.” Burger said a “mock-tails” is a non-alcoholic drink, but it’s similar to a daiquiri.
The event is free to attend.
Alumni and students are allowed two tickets. Burger is encouraging students to stop by Student Life to get their tickets early.
Tickets can also be bought at the event.
Burger said Student Life hopes 400 people will attend the dance, tying their record from a couple years ago.
This is the sixth year that LLCC has organized a homecoming dance.
Steven Hoskins can be reached at [email protected] or 217-786-2311.
