The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Students enjoy free food, other activities at Blatt Bonanza

More than 1,000 students gathered on Blatt Field on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Blatt Bonanza, an event put on by several organizations across campus that featured free food and other activities. Students got snow cones, played Spikeball and jumped around in a bouncy castle throughout the night. But many students said they saw the event as a way to protest Uncensored America's "roast" that took place in Russell House at the same time.

Students Makenzie Smallman and Sofia Montoya perform backflips in a bouncy castle at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, on Blatt Field. Some students said they saw the event as a way to protest the Uncensored America "roast" that occurred at the same time.
Students Makenzie Smallman and Sofia Montoya perform backflips in a bouncy castle at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, on Blatt Field. Some students said they saw the event as a way to protest the Uncensored America "roast" that occurred at the same time.
Three students walk around Blatt field smiling and pointing on Sept. 18, 2024. Students that attended received a free t-shirt.
Three students walk around Blatt field smiling and pointing on Sept. 18, 2024. Students that attended received a free t-shirt.
A student worker shaves off ice to prepare a snow cone at Blatt Bonanza on Blatt Field on Sept. 18, 2024. Free food was available for all students who attended the event.
A student worker shaves off ice to prepare a snow cone at Blatt Bonanza on Blatt Field on Sept. 18, 2024. Free food was available for all students who attended the event.
A caricature artist draws a piece at his booth at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Students could get a drawing of themselves as a part of the event.
A caricature artist draws a piece at his booth at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Students could get a drawing of themselves as a part of the event.
A student scoops chips onto his plate at the food tables at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. The event was put on by a variety of organizations across campus.
A student scoops chips onto his plate at the food tables at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. The event was put on by a variety of organizations across campus.
A student pours sand into a plastic jar at a sand art booth at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Students could choose from a variety of colors to create patterns in the containers.
A student pours sand into a plastic jar at a sand art booth at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Students could choose from a variety of colors to create patterns in the containers.
A student races down the slide in an inflatable obstacle course at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Racers entered through an opening at the other end of the obstacle course and made their way through the course before reaching the ending slide.
A student races down the slide in an inflatable obstacle course at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Racers entered through an opening at the other end of the obstacle course and made their way through the course before reaching the ending slide.
A group of students play Spikeball at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. There were several recreational activities set up around the field for students to partake in.
A group of students play Spikeball at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. There were several recreational activities set up around the field for students to partake in.
A student prepares to make a shot in a game of giant cup pong at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Students participated in several activities during the three-hour event.
A student prepares to make a shot in a game of giant cup pong at Blatt Bonanza on Sept. 18, 2024, at Blatt Field. Students participated in several activities during the three-hour event.