By SHAY GORDON | Staff Writer
Anyone spending time on the APSU campus on Friday, Sept. 3, probably enjoyed the lazy afternoon with the relaxing knowledge the Labor Day holiday weekend lay before them. While breathing the crisp air, one might have noticed the smell of fall mingled with the aroma of chicken and heard the sound of the Rock the Block concert hosted by the Governor’s Programming Council.
Along with GPC water bottles and APSU T-shirts, students that presented their I.D. were treated to a free dinner from Zaxby’s. Of course, the main event was the music featured at the show. Students gathered at the UC plaza to have the opportunity of hearing music from Lydia Walker, Josh LaCount, and Diana Pelham.
The first artist to perform was Walker. Walker’s set-list was entirely acoustic and included originally-written songs. Walker’s music provided a positive atmosphere and soon had many members of the audience swaying or dancing along with the catchy melodies.
Next on stage was Josh LaCount. He sped up the pace with an onslaught of rocking that soon had the audience singing along. Along with his band, LaCount gave a high-energy performance that left students wanting more.
Last to play was Diana Pelham along with her band. Pelham brought a different element of sound to the line-up with her soulful and Southern rock-inspired country songs.
“It completely blew away my expectations of what would happen at Austin Peay. There’s a lot of ways to meet new people all the time,” said Jessica Newman, freshman. Newman and her friend Lauren McKenny were two of many students that enjoyed Friday’s events.
“I was expecting stuff to happen every now and then, but there’s been something going on every day since we’ve been here. It’s just awesome,” McKenny said.
The Rock the Block concert would not have been possible without the GPC. GPC is a student organization that makes decisions on events offered to students. The general board is a student group that meets every Monday in the UC and is open to all students who wish to have their opinions heard.
The executive board is also a student-based group of the GPC, and makes the final vote on the ideas presented during the general board meetings. They are currently accepting applications for the executive board that can be found online at APSU’s website on the Student Life and Leadership website. The GPC organizes events such as Film Night, Family Weekend and Homecoming activities.
Students interested in leadership roles and taking an active approach in campus events are welcome to come to the interest session on Monday, Sept. 13, in the UC. TAS
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