By Zoe Hughes
Editor-in-Chief
Amarillo College students brought energy, competition and plenty of laughter to campus Friday during the annual Club Clash, a daylong event designed to unite student organizations through friendly competition.
Held April 10 at the Washington Street Campus, Club Clash featured a variety of activities throughout the day, including a Mario Kart tournament dubbed “Rainbow Road Rumble,” an Amaring Race-style challenge, a Fear Factor eating contest, a trivia competition known as “The Bran Brawl,” and volleyball. The event ran from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with students, faculty and spectators gathering to cheer on participating clubs.
Club Clash is an annual tradition that builds community across campus while giving students a chance to represent their organizations in a more relaxed, fun environment. While individual event winners will be recognized, the overall Club Clash champion will be announced later at the college’s Badger Banquet.
Students said the event offered more than just competition; it created opportunities to connect with others and take a break from academic pressures.
“I honestly thought that it would just be like an indoor thing,” said Ashley Herrera, a general studies major involved with the Student Government Association. “I didn’t expect it to be outdoor till I arrived, but it seems pretty fun. I just did the Mario Kart one, and it was really fun.”
Coline Moon, a biology major involved in both SGA and Phi Theta Kappa, said she came in with the expectations based on past experience.
“I had been in a Club Clash last year, so I had a rough idea of what it would be,” Moon said. “Last year was really fun, and I was expecting it to be another active day.”
Both students pointed to volleyball as one of the most anticipated events of the day, with Herrera planning to cheer on participants despite needing to leave early.
Other students emphasized the social aspect of the event, highlighting how it brought together clubs that might not normally interact.
“My thoughts about Club Clash was like a little fun event for everybody to go against other clubs and do a bunch of games together,” said Joshua Casimiro, a biology club major. “It feels good talking with different club members.”
Raye’la Diaz, an engineering major involved with the biology club, agreed, noting the importance of connection on campus.
“I like making more friends,” Diaz said. “In college, we’re supposed to talk to one another, and this helps people socialize more.”
In addition to competition, the event included food for participants and volunteers, contributing to a festival-like atmosphere throughout the day.
With its mix of games, teamwork and spirited rivalry, Club Clash once again proved to be a highlight of campus life, giving students a chance to unwind, connect and create lasting memories outside the classroom.
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