Students dunk white t-shirts into buckets of colored dye to make tie-dye shirts Wednesday afternoon. A.P.P.S. sponsered the event. Photo by Christy Bullins

by LAUREN BRIGMAN
Intern Lifestyles Reporter

During the 1960s, tie-dyeing began as a way to emphasize individuality and uniqueness.

Last week, after the sun finally peeked through the clouds, the Special Events committee of Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) hosted Dip and Dash Tie-Dye.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., students filled Sanford Mall, waiting to tie-dye T-shirts, sweatshirts and blankets.

“It’s nice bonding time for students, working together to choose designs,” Betty A. Caulkins, member of APPS’ Special Events committee and sophomore sociology major said.

Casey J. Squires, freshman social work major, made a special trip to Wal-Mart to buy a sweatshirt to wear during the winter.

It was her first time tie-dyeing.

The event also promoted APPS to students who had not heard of the organization before.

Freshman geology major William “Taylor” Briggs said he was “strolling through and saw a big sign and decided to check it out.”

Though he has never attended an APPS-sponsored event, Briggs said tie-dyeing gave him a positive impression of the organization. 

Chairperson of the APPS special events committee and sophomore business major Yevgeniy Livshits said the goal for APPS this year is to get as many people as possible to attend the events.

Because it was the first time APPS held the event, “it’s all up to the council to decide if it will happen again,” Livshits said.

Ensuring the first 300 participants would receive a free T-shirt was an extra incentive to gain popularity for the event.

“It was free, a really pretty day and I love to tie-dye,” Hillary E. Stewart, sophomore advertising major said.

APPS members encourage students to attend future events sponsored by each of their councils: Appalachian Heritage, Stage Shows, Club Shows, Concerts, Special Events, Cultural Awareness and Films.

“We are here to provide fun for students between classes to relieve the stress of the day,” Caulkins said.

Photo by Christy Bullins  |  The Appalachian

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