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There are tons of clubs here, and not enough time to be apart of it. Slam poetry's super popular. There's also a film club that I occasional go to which takes advantage of our Library's impressive supply of films from past to present. People in the dorms are typically very open to hang out and there are many spontaneous jam sessions (it feels like everyone plays an instrument). As for fraternities/sororities, look elsewhere. They don't exist here. We're happy about that. There are parties going on every weekend somewhere, from little dorm parties to bigger house parties and if the weather's nice maybe a treehouse party with a drum circle in the middle of the woods (awesome). If you dislike drinking, Portland has lots of awesome stuff to do from great concerts to movies and voodoo donuts. Also, there's always some kids hanging out on campus having a quiet night in the lounge watching a movie or playing wii. Overall, there are those who party constantly and those who never do and the majority are somewhere in between. Regardless, you won't find yourself feeling pressured to do anything. Also, campus police will stay out of your hair as long as you aren't stupid.

One thing that L&C students love is the student-run coffee shop, the "Co Op." Prices are extremely low and it has a very laid back vibe. All the workers are students and work on a volunteer basis. The only downside is that it's quite out of the way for members of most dorms to go to on a regular basis.

This is an a cappella version of the song "Yes We Can." We are a group of students from Lewis & Clark.

Hamlet, recreated in the present day at Lewis and Clark college

The most popular student groups on campus are the a cappella groups. Over 300 people attend each end-of-the-year concert, and we now have four different a cappella groups. I sing in the first a cappella group that was started at LC, called Momo & the Coop. Since my group started three years ago, three more groups have formed! We all perform together on the Fir Acres Mainstage at the end of each semester. Students in the dorms leave their doors open. I met my best friends from living on the same floor with them freshman year. Other friends I've met from class since we all hang out in the math department to do our homework. Athletic events aren't that popular, but we're working on it. Theatre is much more popular. I'm never awake at 2am on a Tuesday! A tradition is the Welcome Back Picnic which is on the lawn in front of Templeton. We all eat outside and dance the "hippie flail" to Marimba music! There's always a party if you want to go to one, but it's so easy not to get involved with that scene if you don't want to. My math girls and I once had a sleepover and ate ice cream and popcorn and watched the Disney movie "Enchanted!"

The student body in general doesn't seem too interested in joining clubs. Sports teams are there however, also the newspaper, KLC Radio station, and various departmental clubs. I was involved in Amnesty International but it wasn't very successful on campus due to lack of interest. Some students leave their doors open, especially the lower classes (fresh/soph) but not in the apartments--people are pretty closed off. Athletic events aren't popular in general. I'd say basketball gets the most fans. Guest speakers are sometimes popular if it's widely publicized. Dating scene not great but I had a boyfriend the whole time so not an issue for me. I met my closest friends through a class I had and a random rooommate placement. It's hard to meet people when you're a transfer because people already have their own groups established. 2 am on a Tuesday night: studying for an exam or finishing up a paper L&C isn't a huge party school, but there is the partying crowd, however I think it's mostly on the weekends. a Saturday night with no drinking would involve: hanging out with friends in your room watching a movie, playing board games; going downtown to see a movie; going out to a coffee shop There is lots of things to do off campus because Portland is a great city. People are very interested in eco-friendly activities; many people like to be outdoors. The public transportation system is excellent.

The student body is fairly small, but very diverse. I think there's something for everyone socially as and in terms of extracurricular activity. While many people like to party LC is not a party campus. There are no sororities or fraternities, which I was thankful for because I'm not much of a partier myself. Students are just as likely, I think, to watch a movie with their fiends on a Friday night as they are to get drunk. So whether you party or not, you'll fit in somewhere. One thing I look forward to each year is the naked mile. I've never participated but it's always fun to watch.

Many students leave there doors open in the dorms. Getting to know my hallmates was the best part of freshman year. The student run Co-Op is a great place to get a cup of coffee or cookie, study with friends, look at student art, and hear live music. If you come to campus during Prospective Student's Week, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the time honored tradition called "the naked mile".

I have no clue what anyone participates in on campus. Athletes are recruited but I think there are a bunch of sports for amateurs to play. A lot of students leave their doors open. Theater is pretty popular to go to. Guest speakers are sort of popular. Athletic events, not at all. I met my closest friends through my roommate. She's one of them, and then she introduced me to her friend from home, and she introduced me to her roommate, and then I met a friend of hers from home, and then I met her roommate. Those are my closest friends. We're all kind of lost together. If you're awake on a tuesday at 2am, you probably have insomnia or you are frantically trying to finish a paper that is due that day. Some people party a lot, and some people never party. I had trouble finding a happy medium. There are no fraternities or sororities. There isn't much to do one a saturday night that doesn't involve drinking. Go see a movie downtown or go dancing. I don't really know.

Good house partys on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lots of fun things to do on campus. Great student clubs that encourage new friendships.