Danielle Gilbert / The Collegian
Students in the pit got lunch and a show when the alcohol safety counsel started the festivities off by singing “Halo” by Beyonce.
Many students have traveled down the steps of the University Student Union but on Wednesday afternoon that walk was transformed by the sweet sounds of karaoke.
Students were challenged to “bring it” by a sign outside of the Lounge. Anybody within hearing distance were treated to an earful of ladies singing Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.”
Located in the bottom floor of the USU is The Wellness Lounge, which opened its doors on Feb. 8. The Wellness Lounge brings in surprises for students during its weekly Mystery Hour Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. The surprise for opening day was massages from the Milan Institute.
“We brought our students out to offer free chair massages for the students here in the student union,” Milan Institute representative Amber Tucker said. “It is a really nice way for our students to meet new people and practice their skills.” Beginning in March, students from the Milan Institute will visit the lounge every other Monday.
The Wellness Lounge also has Hump Day Wednesdays where students can participate in Sex Jeopardy, Happy Hour and Career Cafe.
Following a dose of sexual wellness, on Wednesdays, the lounge offers Happy Hour from noon to 1 p.m. However, discount drinks are replaced with karaoke.
From 1p.m. to 3 p.m. the lounge offers Career Café. Which is sponsored by the Career Center. A career coach comes in and helps students with writing resumes.
To round out the week, the lounge features Stress-Less Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. The wellness ambassadors are host this hour. This week, people can come in and make their own Valentine’s for a special person.
“Thursdays contain just fun, stress-free activities such as games, coloring books and it is all free for students,” Yarmo said. “This is a value added service for students and way for us to let students know that the health center is there for them.”
March 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Wellness Lounge is putting on a “Spring Break Extravaganza” which will be held outside the Kennel Bookstore.
“It will be like a carnival with different booths containing information about alcohol safety, sexual wellness and travel tips,” Tomas said. “We will also have a DJ, the impairment goggles, obstacle course, and mocktails. It should be a good time.”