Alyssa Royce

Professor Michael Rodriguez

The Life of The Mind

2 December 2016

Blog Number Three: Lolla No Booza

Lolla No Booza was an event hosted on October 25th 2016. The event took place before Halloween and served as a fun way for students to enjoy the holiday without the destructive decisions associated with it- namely, alcohol consumption. Underage drinking- as well as drug use- are extremely prevalent during holidays such as Halloween where students gather in large groups to celebrate. I am the treasurer of a club at Stockton called R.I.S.E. A.B.O.V.E, which stands for Ready to Inspire Students to Excel And Better Our Various Experiences. R.I.S.E. A.B.O.V.E is a student led group that promotes good decision making among students and encourages students to succeed and excel. R.I.S.E. A.B.O.V.E. took on Lolla No Booza, helping with costume contests, dance offs, games, mock-tails, and food. I, personally, worked in one of the scare rooms where I stood behind a chair in which people sat and jumped out to scare them. Lolla No Booza is a very interesting and effective way of promoting and facilitating healthy decision making during Halloween. It is important to address the risks and pressures that students are facing in their daily lives, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption. Lolla No Booza was a huge success and I look forward to volunteering there again in the years to come.