Nadia Leon

Soc122: Wed 3:30-4:45

Marching (March forth on march 4^th)

                Marching around campus advocating for each of the group’s causes was more exciting than I thought it would be. Having such a large group marching with us around campus made it feel more empowering. It also helped grab the attention of many people walking around campus. All of the signs that were created for the march were a big factor in grabbing the attention of those we passed. One thing that could have been improved with the signs could have been the time we had to make the signs. With our group the signs that we were able to make were rushed and they could have been better and more appealing if we had more time. While marching I feel it would have been more beneficial if the group collectively chanted some phrases for each group’s causes. Most of the march was silent with only a few randomly yelling sayings for their cause. This did not really get the attention of many. Also the route in which we marched could have been better. Most of the sections where we marched were empty and there were not very many people around. Also the organization of the group could have been better by being closer together and for not so many falling behind. For those who did see the march I feel that the signs did interest them and they were able to see what we were fighting for. I don’t believe the march had as much of an effect on the views people had about each issue, than the actual tabling. With the march people were only able to see our signs and not be able to actually interact with each of us. I feel the march did not alter people’s opinion on our issues very much. The only setup that was really required for the march was the making of the signs. Another thing that helped with this event was the advertisement that was placed in the Collegan. This is something that I have never done before and honestly never was interested in doing but now that I have actually been involved in something like this it has actually interested me and made me more interested within this area.