Students spread Griffon pride Downtown
Aug. 29—Missouri Western State University students gathered Downtown on Tuesday to show school spirit, meet their peers and explore a different part of town.
The university hosted "Griff Up Downtown," an event aimed at bringing new students to the Downtown area.
New students from Missouri Western were welcome to grab a T-shirt, mingle and decorate storefront windows of local businesses downtown.
Freshman Brooke Bess said the Downtown area had a nice atmosphere.
"I think it's really pretty down here," Bess said. "I appreciate like the art and the architecture and it looks like a good place to kinda hang out and just be."
Delaney Massey said exploring St. Joseph is a good way for students to better understand their college town.
"I definitely feel like it's important for students to just like get a glimpse of just what the town is," Massey said. "Just to like, you know, get out and about."
New student Savannah Peters wasn't familiar with Downtown before Tuesday's event but now plans to return to the area.
"(I'll) probably try to hang out with some friends, change the scenery up a little bit," Peters said. "Just try and get off campus every once in a while, you know?"
The event culminated in a pep rally at Felix Street Square.
The window decorations will be judged, and the winning art will be announced at Missouri Western's first home football game of the season on Thursday.
