Ready for Red Fridays?

Wearing red on Friday is a winning idea. While showing your spirit for the Wolfpack men’s first-round NCAA game, you could win prizes as part of a new Red Fridays promotion.

Starting Friday, student government officers and special guests will have weekly giveaways for students, faculty and staff who are spotted wearing red on campus. Show your colors at the right place and time, and you could take home buttons, T-shirts, decks of cards and other assorted NC State swag. The giveaways are a team effort with University Communications, Campus Enterprises, Athletics and other departments.

The idea is to boost school spirit throughout the year, not just on game days. After all, we’ve got a lot to celebrate, including a major service award for the university and Wolfpack women’s basketball game in Reynolds Coliseum, just this week.

Student government plans to continue Red Fridays this semester through April 27, the last day of classes, and resume in the fall.

The first and last Red Fridays will take place in the Brickyard at unspecified times, while the remaining Friday giveaways will occur in locations throughout campus.