Hot Dog Challenge registering students today, Tuesday

Students looking to show off their eating skills can register to do so on Monday.

The students of RPL 430: Recreation Programming will be registering contestants for a charity hot dog eating contest from 2 to 4 p.m. today in front of the Bovee University Center.

The contest is being put on Tuesday at The Pixie Restaurant, 302 N. Mission St., by students in RPL instructor Tim Otteman’s class.

“I’m an event’s management minor, so it’s great experience for me,” said Jennifer Pickford, a Lansing junior and co-leader of the event.

The actual competition will consist of four different competitions, with six people per event. The categories are guys, girls, registered student organizations and staff. Each competitor will be judged on how fast they can eat three hot dogs. The winner of each category will receive a prize.

Katie Talbert, a Rochester Hills junior, is also a co-leader for the event. She said she encourages people to come and register.

“It would be nice if people came to support our cause and made a donation,” she said.

Even if students do not want to participate in the feast, they can still support the cause by showing up and donating $10 and get a T-shirt in return. The Pixie will also be offering a 15 percent off deal with any purchase during the event.

Ruth junior Eric Pionk, who is also in the class, said the contest is a great way to learn about programming.

“I’m just trying to learn from the experience, since we are future programers,” he said.

Sticking on the subject of food, the contest will be held in order to raise money for the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen, Talbert said.

The entry fee will be $10, and includes a T-shirt with “ask me about my wiener” printed on the front. The shirt can also be purchased by non-competitors, for $10.

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