 The Ruckus performs Saturday afternoon as part of the variety show in Bosco Plaza for K-State's All-University Open House.
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Sunny skies helped bring crowds of people to the outdoor events at K-State's All-University Open House on Saturday.
Several activities took place on Bosco Plaza outside the K-State Student Union, including music and specialty acts.
The Mikey Needleman Band began the variety show at 11:30 a.m. with a mix of popular songs.
The Manhattan Music Coalition, which works to promote local bands, sponsored the area bands that played at Open House, said Sarah Cunnick, MMC member.
"We've been working to help and support the Union Program Council," she said. "The Mikey Needleman Band, along with many others, will be performing at P.J.'s Bar all day as well."
Groups of people danced in front of the stage, surrounded by both the music and the sunny weather.
Caressa Goehner, junior at Atchison High School, said she was touring the campus with her school's Upward Bound program.
"It's been really fun so far, and I'm having a great time," Goehner said. "The Mikey Needleman Band threw one of their drumsticks, and I caught it, which was really cool."
Individuals of all ages received purple and white balloons, and parents lifted up their children to give high-fives to the K-State Big Cats.
Prospective students created a sea of purple and orange K-State folders and waited for Saturday's special entertainment, the Marching Cobras.
The Cobras is a drill team from Kansas City, Mo., famous for its high-energy routines. After a 15-minute delay, the sound of approaching drums marked the beginning of the show. Team members weaved between the spectators, led by a conductor in a sequined black tuxedo.
The performers were men, women and children of all ages. They were dressed in bright green costumes complete with hats, and each routine they completed was met with loud applause.
Danny Shanahan, freshman in interior architecture and product design, said he went to the show to check out the fun and festivities, and was impressed by the Cobras.
"I had never heard of the Marching Cobras before today," he said. "They sounded really cool, though. I didn't know much about this whole day. I just wanted to see what it was."
Other events for the day included campus tours, sessions to help students pick a major, tours of dining halls and greek houses and an international parade.
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