Be Part of the Rebellion

Transcript

You’re about to meet Jaslin. She’s majoring in kinesiology and is a major Rebel fan. When she’s not cheering at athletic events, she likes to celebrate some of UNLV’s oldest traditions. I’m excited about this one. Please take it away.

Thanks, Alex. Hey everyone. Let’s go, Rebels. When it came to looking for a college, I had no idea where I wanted to go. I knew I wanted to adventure away from my hometown in Georgia where I could be independent, receive a great education, and have a great time making long-lasting memories. When I came across UNLV, I knew it was perfect for me. While attending UNLV, I’ve made some of the best memories I know I’ll cherish forever. As a member of the UNLV Pom team, I have the opportunity to experience all of our fun events and athletic games. One of my favorite events to perform at is Premier UNLV. It’s one of our longest-standing traditions and how we kick off every academic year. Thousands of students attend and get a sense of what it’s like to have Rebel pride. The night starts off with the spirit squads and the marching band hyping up the crowd with our fight song, and then the DJ takes it from there. Besides the live music, there’s plenty of activities and even free food and t-shirts. Plus we cap everything off with fireworks. It’s a great time. Another special Rebel tradition is the painting of the Fremont Cannon. Every year, UNLV football battles it out against our state rival to see who will take home the prized possession. If we bring the cannon home, it’s paraded through campus and everyone can participate in painting it scarlet, and I have to say, having our home field at Allegiant Stadium is amazing. We even get a free ticket to all regular season home games. I’ve had the time of my life here at UNLV continuing these traditions and showing my school spirit. I can’t wait to see you all on campus displaying your Rebel pride. See you at the next game. Back to you, Alex.

What a story. So impressive. Great job, and thank you for taking part in “The College Tour.”