Free chicken and show brings excitement to Stomping Grounds
By Kelly McLendon
Student Anthony Decker was getting ready to eat the turkey sandwich he packed for lunch on Thursday November 13, but changed his mind when he saw the Student Activity Board setting up to give out free Chick-Fil-A. Typically, Decker brings his own lunch to eat in the basement of Walb, also known as The Stomping Grounds, but today was the exception. “You just can’t pass up Chick-Fil-A for free.” Decker said, as he stood in the line.
The food for Stomping Grounds II was supposed to start at 11:30 AM, but there was a minor delay and it wasn’t until fifteen minutes later that a Chick-Fil-A manager showed up with the food. Instead of just dropping off the food, the manager stayed around and even walked through the line shaking people’s hands and encouraging them to use a coupon the next time they visited the restaurant location.
The free food included a chicken sandwich, a bag of Lay’s original potato chips and also, a brownie. Free drinks were also provided by the Student Activities Board. The entertainment for the event was David Campbell, a guitarist from Bloomington. After playing John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change” and Oasis’s “Wonderwall,” Campbell encouraged the audience to shout out their favorite songs, in the hopes that he could cover them.
Surprisingly, Campbell knew a good deal of songs from a wide array of artists. While the event was lacking in audience participation for the most part, a few people did shout out requests. Decker wanted to hear John Mellencamp and Campbell gladly played a song. One girl kept asking for songs by Lifehouse, but Campbell declined, saying that the band plays overly depressive music.
There are certain things to be said about Stomping Grounds events. First, is that the food will be late. But second is the fact that the songs and entertainment will be great. The Student Activities Board did not disappoint with their choice of Campbell this time around.
When Campbell began to sing Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours,” people at surrounding tables began singing along. Overall, going to the Stomping Grounds events are worthwhile. Plus, you don’t have to waste money buying lunch that day. The next time the Student Activity Board offers a Stomping Grounds concert, check it out. It’s worth your time.
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