Last Night
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The last night, often bittersweet for many TIPsters, is of course the last night of the 3 week experience. During this time, many typical rules (such as all feet on the ground, being in your own room, etc...)are sometimes left unenforced (although this is not mentioned to parents, of course...).
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[edit] East
At East I, 2008, Two tradegies put the last night in jeopardy. The Union closed for 4th of July weekend which limited supply to five hour energies and caffeine... Kelly warned us about how the last night is still a night at TiP... All rules enforced... TIPsters were too fly to let kelly screw the fun away. She deemed that beyond 1AM you needed an RC that would come by every 30 minutes(It became almost an hour at some points) to escort you between dorms. This lead to many TIPsters doing barrel rolls and climbing trees to avoid detection while sneaking to other dorms. A large amount of people watched mean girls in basset. While alot of people watched star wars in Pegram. All in all, it was banging good fun.
AT East II, 2008, TIPsters were told that all rules would be strictly enforced through the entire night. We aren't the smartest kids in America for nothing... TIPsters talked outside while loading up on the caffeine after the closing ceremony until 12, when they were ordered to stay inside. Thus marked the second phase of the night, with energy drinks, passion drops, and general hysteria. RCs took TIPsters to different dorms every 30 minutes. 2 o'clock marked the slowing down. TIPsters enjoyed the ridiculously strange "Stardust" in the Bassett commons. Many could feel the drop in energy and engaged in skips around the commons to ward off the tiredness. Four marked the crash of the energy. Many had fallen asleep on chairs, on sofas, on the ground, etc. Others could be found lying in hallways, particularly those of 2nd floor Bassett, coloring termbook covers while listening to The Final Countdown on repeat and discussing sexy men. With the sunrise, many were out. In the arms of friends we slept.
At East I, 2006, TIPsters were deemed "crunk" enough to stay up all night by Sam the OSC. TIPsters wandered the quads, etc, until 2 AM. The Dominos pizza delivery guy was kept busy going back and forth, as Dominos stays open until 1 AM. But after 2 AM, an RC escort was required to go in between dorms. After 2 AM, (at least in Giles), the girls were ordered to stay on their own floor, and the boys were ordered to stay on their own floor. However, the two genders could mingle in the 1st floor commons room. TIPsters were often sighted sleeping in the following places: in the opposite sex's study room, in the snack/drink machine room, on the chairs/couches/floor of the common room, any empty patch of floor, a flight of stairs, etc. Quite a few TIPsters finally gave up a little bit before dawn and turned in at 5 AM; they were promptly slapped awake by their RAG-mates right before breakfast.
At East II, 2005, TIPsters were allowed to stay up all night and roam the grounds as they wish (at least until 3AM, at which time TIPsters had to be escorted from commons to commons until they return to their individual rooms). While on the Quad, many TIPsters piled on one another, placing their heads on each other's stomachs and thus creating a "florgy." This was, naturally, a fabulous last night bonding experience. Additionally, TIPsters were allowed to sleep in the commons, although speculation suggests that alternative quarters were used. Edit: Like at West II '05, many people went to watch the sunrise. Many of the 2nd years protested from 6 A.M. until 7 when the RCs finally let them go sit on the steps of the Lily library to watch the sunrise. It was too cloudy, but a memorable experience nonetheless.
At East II, 2004, a small group of TIPsters returned from Honey's at about 5 a.m., and an RC let them stay outside until sunrise. During this time, the sprinklers went off on the quad, and the TIPsters went running through them.
[edit] West
At West I 2006, the Followers of The Luke bought all the Vault (Get to it!) and stayed up on caffeine and, quite often, their own... stomach produce (Caffeine does that in quantities exceeeding 5 lbs.). Many a TiPster experienced the infamous "caffeine hangover", which does exist, despite what the government says... *shifty*
At West II, 2005, and West I 2006, TIPsters were also allowed to stay up all night an roam the grounds (within boundries). However, unlike East, they were not escorted inside at 3:00 and many a drunken-type TIPsters(*edit* There were a few drunken TIPsters, thanks to one RC who just felt like "celebrating" that TIP was over) (*edit* some TIPsters who feel they were unfairly accused of being drunk would like to point out that nothing was ever proven) were still roaming around high off red bull. Also, many TIPsters attempted to go see sunrise in the gardens, which needless to say, failed miserablly because the sky was cloudy, however, a few bats were seen. The most eventful part was when the first bus took kids to the airport at 6:45 am Saturday Morning. Everyone who wasn't dead showed up and cried and hugged and emotions were high. Then everything crashed as we realized we were all going home.
[edit] Davidson
At Davidson, TIPsters were allowed to stay up until 1 am. It is not official that students be able to stay in each others rooms, however, if you get the right RC... it varies. Lounges have been slept in.
Also known as the 'all-nighter,'many TIPsters will binge on caffeinated drinks thus becoming uncoordinated and extrememly hyper (this TIPster has certainly experienced this).
- A Guide To The Last Night At Davidson
- if you're looking for the party floor, 3rd is where you should head. most couples not involved in groping each other and other non residents can be found here.
- if you're looking for the hyper floor, 2nd floor is the place to go. free food, drinks, and candy, along with headbangers and linkin park can be found here.
- if you're looking for the game floor, 1st floor is competition central. from poker to twister, all games can be found here. (note: ERS can be found on the 3rd floor lounge, where Daniel, The ERS Master is found)
- if you're looking for the insanity floor, go on over to 4th. beach balls, water guns, and John totally disregarding his RC duties can be found here. (note: RC watergunning is strictly prohibited. That being said, find Zach (2nd-3rd floor, various stairwells) if you need tips on how to most effectively drench them)
- if you're looking for TVs, the basement is open. but be warned, Aimee is on this floor and patrols it like a shebeast.
- If you're looking for privacy, though, a stairwell is best. just remember, crazy irish spidermans are known to run around in very form-fitting costumes...
- last minute warnings
- you can be in the opposite sex's room, but some RCs may be a little against this rule, so watch it.
- you'll have to clean up whatever you trash!
As of 2007... TIPsters were allowed up until 2am, no one was allowed in anyone of the opposite sex's rooms, however they could hang out in all the floors and the lounges until 1:30am. Also there was pizza everywhere... Dominoes eventually refused to take more orders and even Pizza Hut was getting plenty of action.
[edit] Texas
[edit] Term One 2008
First, there is the tallent show and slideshow. Also, if you were stuck there on the Fourth of July (like me), you might catch three fireworks. After that, the fun begins.
You are allowed to stay up untill 1:00AM, and last RC group meeting is at 1:30AM. You are also allowed to stay in the dorm of someone in your RC group, but lights out are at 2:00AM. Ordering times are also extended, and thus several parties are also going on. People any food they havn't eaten, particuarly those who fly and can't take food on the plane. Thus, if your friends are the right people, you will get more food than even you can handle. The "Diet Coke and Mentos" experiment was also tried, but alas, as we only had a regular Coke it didn't work, and apparently tasted horrible. Music will also be blasted at some parties. There will be lots of picture taking, lots of food, lots of fun, lots of crying (or stating of the phrase "Y'all are gonna make me wanna cry!"), lots of random people (okay, one random person; the person who is writing this right now) singing sad songs. Fourth years go to IHOP at one. Most peple get hugged at least once. Some people collect contact information from all of their friends as well. Eventualy, we go to sleep, wake up, pack up the last of our stuff, and continue saying good-bye and hugging everyone before being taken home.
