Indiana is legendary for this famous event that people wrap up as a "bike race." The Little 500 (Little 5) is a great celebration for the whole campus beyond just the racers and Greek houses. Besides partying and constantly celebrating, this event unites the entire campus and makes this week our week. The reason I am writing this post today is not to increase the traffic for posts and stories about Little 500 but to write responses to some fans via social media and talk about the origin of the race. This celebratory week leading up to the race is not understandable unless you are a true citizen of IU nation and really embrace the excitement and culture. Many other universities try to mock our tradition because of our notoriety and fame. For example, Purdue has a "Little 5," University of Wisconsin has a "Block Party," and Mizzou has "Greek Week" to name a few. This is a little irritating, but imitation is a form of flattery--a nice little cliché to explain my feelings.
Of course, we have a complex for partying hard, but unfortunately, raising the bar for alcohol consumption-caused arrests seems to be in a direction that we should not be proud. Bloomington courthouse is the only one open on Sundays in order to deal with the high frequency of Saturday night arrests. Little Five is a popular weekend at the courthouse.
Record 235 people arrested at IU's Little 500More info here: bit.ly/15yBEC9twitter.com/14News/status/…
— 14News (@14News) April 21, 2013
This is my tweet, but the post linked to a WeAreIU.com story gives a nice background to the race and its significance.
— Chelsie Kasun (@chelsaid) April 23, 2013
Beta Theta Pi won the men's race and the controversy between their win with the possibility of a Delta Tau Delta win was very controversial. The race's winners are a big deal, so the race's rules are very reinforced and implemented with strict conduct.
We wld like to congratulate Beta Theta Pi on their win @ the Little 500 this weekend! ow.ly/kiScG— INDYCOG (@INDYCOG) April 22, 2013
Some other Hoosiers agree with my tension towards Purdue.
Congratulations Hoosiers, we did it again! Little 500>Grand Prix IU>Purdue twitter.com/_Matty_Ice__/s…
— Matt Minnette (@_Matty_Ice__) April 22, 2013
This Lance Armstrong quote is extremely credible and insightful to the scope of the race and its national recognition. Hoosier nation and its fame!
"I've attended Super Bowls, World Series, etc. But the coolest event I ever attended was #Little500." - @lancearmstrong
— Indiana University (@IUBloomington) April 21, 2012
These videos below are indications of the stereotype and precaution considered for the week and the race to another former student.
Enjoy!XOXO,
Chelsie Kasun