At the Friday night competition, "Jumbo Shrimp" consisting of team members Erica Jackson, Jessalyn Kaur and Ashely Luu won first place. Second place went to "Da Bros;" that team included Donovan Walls, Nutan Kollipara and Josh Okon. In third place was "New Mass Island," with students Paige Bertuch, Elizabeth Poirier and Charlotte Bell.
AMHERST, Mass. — On Friday, Oct. 4, the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success in conjunction with the UMass Police Department hosted its Amazing Race Competition. Battling the elements, 31 teams consisting of three members competed against each other, vying for the title of Amazing Race Champions.
From eating donuts at Berkshire Dining Commons to singing their hearts out at the Off Campus Student Center, participants put in the hard work before ending the night at Wilder Hall. All were treated to wings, pizza and refreshments.
Beginning the race, participants received a key that corresponded to a lock placed in the lawn near Durfee Conservatory, across from Wilder Hall.
However, many seasoned participants were unprepared for the time and patience needed for the first clue.
Contending with the darkness, participants had to locate a randomly placed lock that matched their corresponding key. Upon successful completion, participants would be given a clue bringing them to their next destination.
Other challenges were more physically demanding. At the Recreation Center, groups shot hoops, did burpees and jumped rope.
