Medallion hunt to bring more than 1,000 participants
More than 1,000 students are expected to participate in the search for the medallion hidden somewhere on Central Michigan University's campus this week.
Each Sunday before Homecoming week, students have the chance to participate in a hunt for the 3.5-inch medallion. The person who finds the medallion will win a $200 gift certificate from Papa John's Pizza, 1504 S. Mission St. and 50 points toward the Maroon Cup spirit trophy.
Students participating in the hunt, which began at 10 p.m. Sunday, should look for clues on the Medallion Hunt website.
The Office of Student Life will post one clue each night throughout the week.
“It’s a great way to celebrate CMU spirit,” said Student Activities Coordinator Damon Brown. “It’s a great way for students to come out with their residence hall and friends, and just find a way to be connected to something like that.”
About 1,000 students typically participate in the event, but to get a more accurate count, Brown said they are trying to have students register on OrgSync this year.
The rules state there will be no entering closed facilities, climbing, swimming or digging to find the medallion.
The Medallion Hunt website states the event is supposed to be fun and students should not miss class or get too serious about it.
Past contests have included deciphering numeric codes, solving riddles and using pictographs to discover letters for ‘fill in the blank’ clues.
Au Gres senior Clark Larson, said the Medallion Hunt is a great way to meet your neighbors.
“When I lived in the dorms, we organized a floor hunt and I met a lot of people I’d seen around, but never really talked to," Larson said.
Last year's winner was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Brown said.
"We focus a lot on getting students out and taking events that are fun and exciting,” he said. "This event has taken off on its own.”
