It’s time for the students and faculty of Pierce College to take a well-deserved break from the computer and come together in the campus gym for a friendly game of dodgeball, which has the potential to become an integral part of the community.
As the end of the semester nears, the anxiety of finals week comes with it. The student body could benefit from a dodgeball event set around finals season to be reminded that with Pierce’s commitment to helping those toward their future, they also bring events that promote unadulterated joy to the journey.
San Bernardino Valley College hosted a dodgeball tournament with a similar goal.
“The goal was to get people out of their routine and see that it’s ‘okay to play, it’s okay to smile and laugh, and it’s okay to step away from the computer and interact with your fellow Wolverines,’” San Bernardino Valley College EOPS/CARE counselor Keenan Giles said.
Brahmas deserve the same escape. The event could be hosted in the gym the week before finals to be a healthy distraction from the anxiety of exams.
Pepperdine’s Caruso School of Law hosts an annual dodgeball event and they have created a system that integrates the faculty and students in the game.
“Participants in this year’s competition made up 14 teams: two faculty/staff teams and twelve student teams. Each team chose a representative name,” Pepperdine Caruso School of Law said.
Dodgeball also promotes physical and mental health benefits, according to Dove Med.
In Dove Med’s article, “Health Benefits of Dodgeball,” Dr. Krish Tangella shares the benefits of the sport in common practice.
“[Dodgeball] helps to improve coordination, balance, and agility, which are all important for overall physical fitness,” Tangella said. “As the fast-paced, competitive nature of the game can provide a sense of accomplishment and help to clear the mind. Playing with others can help to improve social skills and build friendships.”
The Brahma Brawl could become a new healthy event to unite the community every finals season.