{"651997":{"#nid":"651997","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Join In On Homecoming Events for the Rest of October ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe season of Homecoming is upon us. As the weather begins to cool down and the leaves start changing color, many Georgia Tech organizations such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/scpc\u0022\u003EStudent Center Programs Council (SCPC)\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/reckclub.org\/\u0022\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Reck Club\u003C\/a\u003E are working tirelessly to make the next two weeks unforgettable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe theme this year is \u0026ldquo;Buzzing Into Fall,\u0026rdquo; and, with that, there are events ranging from a scavenger hunt to a banner competition. For a full listing of events, you can consult this \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227463480 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.app.box.com\/s\/bpm10er7dh8boiq8xevftws9z87htdtk\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eguidebook\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E However, there are a few main staples to look out for this week.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first major event is the \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227463480 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/events\/scpc-presents-homecoming-carnival-2021\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHomecoming Carnival\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E This will be Tuesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. on Tech Green. There are many reasons to come out, whether it be the fall foods of apple cider and caramel apples or the games of human foosball and axe throwing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227463480 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/homecoming\/mini-500.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMini 500\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E has been a tradition since 1969 where students use tiny tricycles to race around Peters Parking Deck. With four racers and a pit crew, this event is an intense competition. Although the period to sign up has passed, this is a great event to watch the night before the game on Friday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EFreshman Cake Race\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EWreck Parade\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003EHomecoming football game \u003C\/strong\u003Eall take place on Saturday, Oct. 30. The \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227463480 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/homecoming\/cake-race.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFreshman Cake Race\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a century-old tradition among first years. While this began as a way to recruit for the school track team, it has since become an open race to get first-year students in the Homecoming spirit. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. It is a half mile long, beginning at Sixth and Fowler Streets. All participants get a free cupcake, and the male and female winners get a whole cake as well as halftime congratulations from Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe last event before the game is the \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW227463480 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/homecoming\/wreck-parade.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWreck Parade\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Ewhich begins at 8 a.m. This event shows off three types of vehicles. Classic cars are over 25 years old and retain the spirit of the Wreck itself. Fixed bodies are built by students and based on the Homecoming theme. Contraptions are completely human-powered with the Homecoming theme in mind. All along Fowler Street, students will be able to watch the vehicles as they drive by.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll of these events culminate with the Homecoming football game against Virginia Tech. The kickoff time will be announced closer to the game.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/magazine-pages.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;pgid=21466\u0022\u003EAlumni Association\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E also hosts a slate of events that share the history and traditions of Georgia Tech and offer opportunities for those who \u0026ldquo;come home\u0026rdquo; to connect with each other. 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