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1/15/2009 1:18:47 PM

update:

Quote :

"Despite forecasts for sub-freezing temperatures and numerous e-mails from concerned parents about safety concerns, organizers decided Wednesday to keep Campout outside on Lee Field. ... "There are a bunch of rules for students who are going to attend Campout," Donnelly, senior in political science, said. "Volunteers will be checking campers as they come in to make sure they are properly layered and have all the necessary equipment with them." Donnelly said students attending Campout must wear three layers of clothing and also bring other items, like hats, gloves and scarves, to keep warm. ... If weather conditions make the Campout difficult for students to complete, Donnelly said there are plans to shut it down early and send students home. "We have set plans in place if we need to shut Campout down early," she said. "It will be over at the point things start to go wrong. If we get to two checkpoints, that's where it ends nobody will be penalized." "

http://technicianonline.com/news/campout_to_remain_on_lee_field_despite_weather

[Edited on January 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM. Reason : -]

1/15/2009 1:49:06 PM

Quote :

"It will be over at the point things start to go wrong."

Gotta love State. Always being reactive and never proactive.

1/15/2009 1:53:04 PM

^ I would say that from the tone I am reading they are almost PLANNING on only have 2 checkouts, just not telling us that so maybe they can cut some numbers then get us out of there before it gets too bad

1/15/2009 1:55:02 PM

i agree.

i think thats a good idea anyways

it gives credit to the people that actually want to be out there but doesnt penalize and yet still takes in the safety aspect of it.

still should be fun

three layers though? wtf haha

1/15/2009 1:57:56 PM

^at least. It's going to get down to about 10 degrees tomorrow night.

ThePeter, Morgan mentioned she was still single at the senate meeting last night. anyone who wasn't there missed a very, well, entertaining speech by miss donnelly

1/15/2009 2:22:48 PM

haha, sweet

Good to hear that they will be keeping it outside, it should be a crazy campout.

Quote :

"... Donnelly said students attending Campout must wear three layers of clothing and also bring other items, like hats, gloves and scarves, to keep warm. Another addition to the Campout will be 13 heaters spread around Lee Field. Donnelly said students will have to remain at least three feet away from three of the heaters because of the high temperature they emit. ... Donnelly said SG will provide hot chocolate for free until 11:15 p.m. and will be selling hot chocolate and pizza throughout the night. She also said there may be hot soup provided by University Dining. If weather conditions make the Campout difficult for students to complete, Donnelly said there are plans to shut it down early and send students home. "We have set plans in place if we need to shut Campout down early," she said. "It will be over at the point things start to go wrong. If we get to two checkpoints, that's where it ends nobody will be penalized." Stafford said he is confident the plans put into place for Friday will make Campout a success. "Based on all the plans Morgan and her team have put in place, I think it will go well," he said. "But it will definitely be cold. It's extremely important for everyone planning to camp to take all the precautions to stay safe.""

Just got an email

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"Dear Campers, Congratulations, you have received a campsite at Campout 2009! We look forward to seeing you on Friday, January 16, 2009. This e-mail serves to provide you and your group with all the information needed for the event. Please read closely and carefully. Times: - Lee Field opens at 5pm on Friday. - Group leaders must check in no later than 6:30pm at the front of the field. - Campout kickoff is at 7pm with a special appearance. Please try to be at the field no later than this time. - Campout officially ends at 7am on Saturday. - Check point times will be at random. There will be 4 throughout the night Rules for Check points: - There are 4 check points. - Half of the group must always be present for a check in. If you have an odd number of members please note its 1 more than half. If you have 7 people you must have 4, etc. - Each individual camper must be present for 3 out of the 4 check points. - Please always bring your student ID card to each check point. - The check point tables are located at the front of the field. Rules for Campsite/Event: - Campsites are 12 X 12 spaces, and can fit 6 - 8 people. For larger groups, you will be divided into multiple sites next to each other. - For safety purposes we cannot have any animals (dogs, cats, etc), open fires, generators, explosives, alcohol, drugs, weapons, grills, propane tanks, etc. - You are limited to a 12X12 spot. Should your bring chairs, they must fit in your campsite. Anything over the lines will be asked to be removed from the field. - Tents may not use stakes. Please bring weighs to keep your tent standing. Tents rented from Outdoor Adventures - On the Friday of Campout you will need to come in to Outdoor Adventures ( Carmichael Rec Center ) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and pay for your equipment. You can then pick up your equipment from 5-7pm on Lee Fields. On Saturday morning, we will be at Lee Fields from 5-7am to pick up your equipment so you won't have to take it home and then return it on Monday. Registration/Check in: - Registration /check in is from 5:00 pm till 6:30pm - Group members will be checked off at the gate and given their campout spot. o Groups can find their campout spot on the map on the fence near the entrances. Tents are numbered. Find your group and number than your campsite. Volunteers can assist with helping you find your campout spot. - Group leaders must come to the front of the table and check in and register no later than 6:30pm. After that, your group will be disqualified. - Please show your student ID at the entrance. Food and Drinks: - Marco’s pizza will be holding pizza deliveries from 7:30pm till 2:30am. For a large pizza it is $6. Cash only. Deliveries will be taken every 30 minutes. - University dining will be providing free hot chocolate from 10:00 till 11:30 and popcorn. - An Alternative Spring Break group will than be selling hot chocolate for the rest of the night/morning. - The Bragaw C store will remain open till 3 am. - Free Soda will be provided through out the whole night. * please bring cash Entertainment: - Music and movies will be played throughout the night. - Bracket events will be held at the front of the field. These are free, and you can register at: http://ncsu.edu/stud_affairs/campus_rec/special-events/events.php Weather Advisory!! - According to the weather, temperatures will drop below freezing. The high is expected to be 20 on Friday. - The University is taking precautions to keep everyone safe. Please look over the following list: o 13 heaters will be distributed throughout the field. A safe distance must be kept from them. (they will be roped off) o We will be checking each camper to make sure they are properly layered and prepared for the event. Please bring warm sleeping bags, blankets, scarves, gloves, hates, jackets, and multiple layers to wear. Those who are not properly prepared will be asked to layer up and will not be allowed on the field until they are. o Pamphlets will be passed out about health risks. Please read them carefully. o Hot food and drinks will be provided, some at cost. Please bring money and/or your own food and drinks. Grills and heaters are not allowed. o Police officers and EMS will be present at the event. They will be checking to make sure everyone in your group is accounted for at various times. - Here are some tips for staying warm o Dress in layers, and avoid cotton clothing o Wear hat and glove, avoid heat loss through extremities o Stay dry including sweat, don't sleep in damp clothing o Avoid alcohol o Use a sleeping pad to help insulate you from the ground o Eat foods high in fat and calories to help keep you warm o Warm drinks, stay hydrated to maintain good blood flow o Know the signs of hypothermia and watch for them in yourself and others; § Mild: mild to moderate shivering - get warm, foods & fluids, more clothing § Severe: no longer shivering, fumbling, mumbling and stumbling - Seek medical attention immediately We look forward to having you at Campout and sharing this tradition with you! If you have any further questions, please contact Morgan Donnelly at NCSUCAMPOUT2009@gmail.com. Go Pack, Campus Community Committee "

[Edited on January 15, 2009 at 2:50 PM. Reason : email]

[Edited on January 15, 2009 at 2:56 PM. Reason : formatting]

[Edited on January 15, 2009 at 2:59 PM. Reason : moar]

1/15/2009 2:48:40 PM

whats the over/under on how long it takes for someone to leave due to hypothermia?

1/15/2009 2:55:22 PM

I'd say between midnight and 2am

1/15/2009 2:56:41 PM

someone's gotta get hypothermia quick so we can go home quicker

1/15/2009 3:43:32 PM

whos gonna take one for the team and die???


j/k, that wouldnt be any good. This is gonan fucking suck. I've already had 2 people in my group puss out because of the weather

1/15/2009 7:24:47 PM

grrrr,

i didnt get an email yet

1/15/2009 7:56:16 PM

I will be ther the whole time. I aint no pussy.

1/15/2009 8:02:21 PM

so peter gonna tap dat at campout to stay warm?

1/15/2009 8:52:25 PM

You can't use stakes to set up tents and need to avoid alcohol to stay warm? WTF are these people smoking?

1/15/2009 9:28:47 PM

Too many rules, they are forgetting this is supposed to be a fun event

1/15/2009 9:56:04 PM

^you expect NCSU to put something "fun" together?????

and i don't even think my group is gonna go out there now. Too many people are saying they won't go because of the weather. Fucking pussies

1/15/2009 9:58:14 PM

^you expect NCSU Student Government to put something "fun" together?????

1/16/2009 1:05:50 AM

don't die guys

glad I've already got my seat

1/16/2009 1:13:30 AM

Bring a battery-powered space heater or something... Or chill in the Sullivan computer lab until near the time for tent-checking comes.


If anyone does choose to stop by the sullivan lab, drop me a PM or something and I'll drop downstairs to chill with ya.

[Edited on January 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM. Reason : .]

1/16/2009 1:20:19 AM

I still have not received an email saying whether or not we were assigned a camp out spot. If it were not for this thread I would have absolutely no information about when the camp out starts. Even if we did not get a spot it seems like they should email me to inform me.

1/16/2009 11:49:01 AM

^you should email student government and find out

1/16/2009 11:59:03 AM

^ I did this morning. No word. Has anyone else not heard back yet?

1/16/2009 12:19:01 PM

anyone know where to buy a cheap but good sleeping bag? i was thinkin maybe an army surplus or something. its gonna be cold

1/16/2009 12:24:17 PM

^^ I had the same problem as you.

I registered the same as i have the past 4 years. I didnt get an email, so i emailed the campout people, to which i got a response saying that i didnt register.

Adam Compton also said he could not add my group because it "was already set up" and there was nothing he could do.

This pisses me off. It was much easier and less error prone when we filled out and turned in the forms manually.

[Edited on January 16, 2009 at 12:25 PM. Reason : ]

1/16/2009 12:25:13 PM

Quote :

"yea, but i mean its all because of liability, having students get hypothermia and possibly dying at a school sponsored event, when it could have been prevented would be a HUGE fucking deal, and would be some serious bad publicity for the university. "

hahah, when i was a student we had a couple of really really cold camp outs and everything was fine and nobody died

but, we had fires lit in trashcans and generators and shit. i remember one time we had this really huge bonfire and it started to catch one of the big trees on fire that is in front of the bookstore. that fire got so hot it literally melted the side of a jeep that was parked to close and the paint bubbled up

they called the fire dept to put out the bonfire and everyone was pissed. public safety came out to put the smack down so a good friend of mine filled up a beer can with lighter fluid and some public safety person took the can away from went to pour it out in one of the trash can fires and lets say it didnt end well.

1/16/2009 12:41:41 PM

^1997? Friend of mine was retelling a story from a University official about the old campouts.

[Edited on January 16, 2009 at 4:20 PM. Reason : lkj]

1/16/2009 4:19:25 PM

it will be fun... kinda upset i graduated last semester... first campout im missing since they brought it back....

just go to the bars around there, get trashed, make it back for checkpoints... you'll be in a great mood, and also warm

1/16/2009 5:25:41 PM

^^^That is why we (current students) can't have nice things!

1/16/2009 9:45:02 PM

better you mother fuckers are cold right about now.

I will enjoy that ass kicking they are gonna lay on us from the comfort of my own home.

1/17/2009 1:32:20 AM

apparently they ended this shit early. haha.

1/17/2009 3:01:59 AM

4.5 hours early.

lol. whatever, works for me.

1/17/2009 3:06:38 AM

back from the campout. It didn't get "HOLY SHIT" cold until around 12:30 or 1. Seemed the leaders of the thing started picking up the pace right around then

1/17/2009 3:06:58 AM

so glad to be back inside

1/17/2009 3:29:03 AM

just got in. here's a few pics from the campout

at 11:30pm


and at 2:30am


and packin up


[Edited on January 17, 2009 at 3:38 AM. Reason : url crap]

1/17/2009 3:37:20 AM

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/4333726/

Article from WRAL about the campout.

1/17/2009 4:11:52 AM

Yeah they called out to pack it up at 2am, and then mostly everyone was gone by 3am.

I wore a bunch of layers, I never got uncomfortable. I spent most of the campout walking around with friends.

Very grateful for Fountain being open, the free hot chocolate was nice.

Duke students stay in

The cold weather prompted Duke University officials to stop students from camping out on campus Friday night for tickets to the school’s upcoming game against UNC.

Pussies.

[Edited on January 17, 2009 at 4:20 AM. Reason : LOL]

1/17/2009 4:19:06 AM

I was wondering why the campers were gone from the sully parking lot when I rolled in a few minutes ago... So, they called it mid-way through due to super-cold weather? Anyone have problems getting confirmed for tickets (or however they're doing it)?

[Edited on January 17, 2009 at 4:23 AM. Reason : .]

1/17/2009 4:23:29 AM

We don't really know about tickets yet. They're suppose to have everything tabulated from the checkpoints and have tickets distributed by Monday I believe.

1/17/2009 4:25:21 AM

Yeah, apparently they'll be online and we'll have to claim them like any other basketball ticket. Dunno about the time fame though.

No idea why they decided to end it. A friend and I talked to some chick who apparently was Dawkin's girlfriend, and she said it was a decision reached by the student organizers. Some wanted to stay out, but they basically said 'fuck it' and pulled the plug.

[Edited on January 17, 2009 at 4:28 AM. Reason : lkj]

1/17/2009 4:26:51 AM

WHERE THE FUCK ARE MY TICKETS?

[Edited on January 19, 2009 at 5:59 AM. Reason : (Just woke up and drove back from campout)]

1/19/2009 5:59:04 AM

so we where supposed to get an email if we completed campout did anyone get this? tickets are supposed to be in our lockers within a week of the event

1/20/2009 9:11:23 PM

i got the email now just waiting on tix

1/21/2009 11:16:59 AM

Some the tickets are showing up now.

[Edited on January 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM. Reason : .]

1/22/2009 1:11:54 PM

got mine! sec 104 row A!

1/22/2009 1:32:13 PM

thats a good spot, thats where i always was back in the day

1/22/2009 3:56:33 PM

front row in section 105, hell yeah

1/22/2009 4:43:16 PM

Quote :

" Lvl-Floor Sec-106 Row-D "

So, that's 4th row from the front, right? Definitely like what you people got as well

[Edited on January 22, 2009 at 5:27 PM. Reason : lkj]

1/22/2009 5:27:20 PM

Lvl-Floor Sec-128 Row-5 Seat-1

This will do

1/22/2009 8:01:22 PM

Is anyone else in a group where some people's tickets have shown up but others haven't? Half my group doesn't have tickets yet...

1/22/2009 9:12:23 PM