Students can dance the Macarena, decorate Reptar cookies and conduct Bill Nye science experiments at the Reitz Union Board Entertainment’s Hip-Hop Until You Don’t Stop Throwback night.
The event corresponds with RUB Entertainment’s ‘90s-themed week and is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday in the Reitz Union’s Rion Ballroom, said RUB Entertainment Special Events Committee co-director and 20-year-old journalism senior Hana Engroff.
There will also be a “name that” contest where students can name a song title, character from a TV show or ‘90s fad based on clues, she said. Winners will get ‘90s-themed prizes like Lisa Frank pencils.
Attendees can eat Fruit by the Foot and drink orange soda, Engroff said.
The ‘90s theme was the top-voted theme week after RUB Entertainment polled fans on its Facebook page, said president Lauren Gray, a 22-year-old digital arts and sciences senior.
Kaliene Lambert, a 20-year-old finance junior, said she’s looking forward to the Bill Nye activities at the event.
“[Nye’s videos] always played in science class,” she said. “I haven’t seen anything from him in forever.”
Recalling memories is the intent of ‘90s week, Engroff said.
“I think people will really appreciate just reliving their favorite songs and favorite times from the ‘90s,” she said.
Contact Kathryn Varn at kvarn@alligator.org.
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