As the air begins to take on a crisp tang and football season approaches, fall is just around the corner. This season brings with it evening activities, soaking up the last warmth of the sun and enjoying the cool night air around a fire.
On Friday, Aug. 29, Campus Crusade for Christ International (CRU) hosted an enjoyable evening off campus. CRU’s advisor, Stephanie Hemji, hosted the event at her lakeside house. The event was advertised as having paddle boats, yard games and free food.
The group that gathered was small, but all were excited to be there. Sophomore Amani Muisyo, president of Cru, said the group enjoyed the night’s activities, such as s’mores. There were also board games played, such as Catch Phrase and Blank Slate.
Muisyo expressed that her favorite part of the night was the campfire. “None of us really knew how to build a fire, but people still did their best to keep it going,” Muisyo said. She explained how they fed leaves and acorns to the fire. “Even though it wasn’t the biggest fire, I think it was still really impressive,” Muisyo said.
Events like this provide opportunities for individuals to come together, try new things and forge friendships. “It’s nice for people to get to hang out on a Friday night,” Muisyo said. “It’s a great way to build strong relationships so we can talk to each other about deeper topics and learn more about each other.” CRU is a non-denominational club dedicated to strengthening the bonds between students and their faith. Students interested in joining can reach out to Muisyo at amani.muisyo@doane.edu or Hemji at stephanie.hemje@doane.edu.
