Fiji Olympics returned to campus this week to benefit the American Red Cross after a year of absence.

The event, hosted by Phi Gamma Delta, involves sorority members participating in sporting competitions Wednesday, Thursday and today.

Sean Johnson, communication junior and Phi Gamma Delta member, said Fiji Olympics involves games such as tug-of war, flag football and potato-sack races.

"It's always a lot of fun out here, and it's nice to know that all our money is going to a good cause," Johnson said.

Fiji Olympics officially began Thursday evening with a traditional torch run throughout North and South Greek as well as an obstacle course.

Scott McDonald, business junior and Phi Gamma Delta member, said the torch run is a fun way to start the olympics.

"It's pretty hilarious," McDonald said. "Members of the Fiji get dressed up in pre-fontane clothes and run thought North and South Greek with a brass torch."

Brent Meeks, business sophomore and Fiji Olympics coordinator, said the sorority groups were charged $100 to play in the olympics. Fiji Olympic T-shirts are also being sold for $10 to benefit the American Red Cross.

"All the proceeds from the sororities participating and the T-shirt sales will go to the Red Cross," Meeks said.

Samantha Sumurdy, communication sophomore and Fiji Olympics participant, said it is always great to support others on campus.

"I love this stuff," Sumurdy said. "I bought a T-shirt, and I'm just out here trying to support."

Melissa O'Mealey, marketing sophomore and Fiji Olympics participant, said she played flag football at the Fiji Olympics.

"I had a lot of fun playing, even thought we lost," O'Mealey said.

Taco Cabana, 343 N. Interstate Drive, is also supporting Fiji Olympics.

Brantley Field, shift leader at Taco Cabana, said they are going to give 10 percent of sales that were made from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Fiji Olympics.

The championship games for Fiji Olympics will be at 3 p.m. today at the Fiji house.
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