The Walk (Indiana State)

The Walk
Status Active
Genre Homecoming Tradition
Date(s) October 1, 2016 (2016-10-01)
Frequency Annually
Venue Wabash Ave
Location(s) Terre Haute, Indiana
Years active 38
Previous event October 17, 2015 (2015-10-17)
Next event October 21, 2017 (2017-10-21)
Participants over 30,000
Sponsor Terre Haute Small Business owners, Dever distributing

A Campus Tradition

The Walk is an Indiana State Homecoming tradition that began in the late 70's. The Walk begins at 6AM on gameday when a large number of students, reaching in the thousands, make the two mile walk east on Wabash Avenue towards the Football Stadium stopping and having a drink at each bar along the way.[1] In recent years Indiana State University has launched new program to make the walk safer for all. In 2009, the university launched “SoberRide” and “Designated Walker” programs for homecoming.[2] The walk also coincides with the Blue and White parade that runs throughout downtown Terre Haute on game day.

History

The Walk can be traced back to the late 1970s when students walked from Saturday night football games back to campus, stopping for a beer at every establishment that served beer on Wabash.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Thousands turn out for 'The Walk' as others work to keep them safe - Terre Haute Tribune Star: Local News". tribstar.com. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
  2. ↑ Communications and Marketing. "Newsroom | Indiana State University". www2.indstate.edu. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
  3. ↑ "Local bars prepare for The Walk - Indiana State University: Indiana Statesman". isustudentmedia.com. Retrieved 2015-10-05.

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