Shapadooah, the annual spring event, hosted by Seattle Pacific University. The event transformed Ross Parking Lot into a mini festival, featuring student-run booths, a full stage setup and free food provided by Dick’s Burgers and Monster Energy. But the true heartbeat of the night was the music.
Clover, a band made up of SPU’s students, was the opening act and helped set the tone for the night. Enjoying the music was Freya Myers-Arnoult, a freshman exercise science student said.
“Clover really energized the crowd. It was amazing to see fellow students on stage and hear everyone scream for them. It really showed the talent in our community.”
For many attendees, the band’s performance gave a reminder to just how much creativity lives on the university’s campus.
Clover was followed by an electric set from indie pop-rock band The Greeting Committee
whose high-energy performance kept the crowd dancing.
Senior, psychology and sociology student, Nicki Yorges echoed that saying, “I love the Greeting Committee and would pay money to see them in concert and seeing them for free in an intimate setting was epic!”
Halle Isaak, a senior in Business Administration noted that throughout the night, the presence of local food favorite Dick’s Burgers made the event feel uniquely Seattle.
“Everyone was super excited to get a burger and a shake,” Isaak said. “It was cool to connect with a local favorite, it just made the night feel even more special.”
Beyond the music and food, Shapadooah reminded students of what makes SPU’s campus culture distinct.
“Even though we’re a small campus, I see that as a positive,” Myers-Arnoult said. “It allows for more honest connections and events like this really helps to bond the community.”
As the final notes rang out and the crowd slowly dispersed. One thing is clear, Shapadooah is not just a concert; it is a way to close out the year in a celebration of community, connection and shared spirit.
Isaak added, “Events like this are so important because they bring people from all grades and majors together. You get to meet, talk, and have fun with people you’d never interact with otherwise, and that’s a huge part of college.”
