October is here, meaning it is time for Northwood’s annual Pink the Rink. Normally Northwood students will wear pink and go out to support the Hockey team at the rink in their pink attire. This year will unite the school even more as students will Pink the Pitch pink to support the Soccer teams in some of their toughest games of the season. Pink is chosen to represent the bigger cause, which is breast cancer month, in which pink is the collective symbol of hope and awareness.

In addition to the good cause, proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer charity in Plattsburgh as each pink shirt that is sold is charged a small fee and there will be a concession stand at all the games for students for refreshments. One of the most impressive things about this event is that it is student-led, encouraging other students to get involved. Lohkoah Paye ’25 is one of the organizers. “Being able to help my school raise money for a good cause is a great feeling,” Paye said. “Also, since this is the first year where pink will be represented at the soccer games, I look forward to seeing my peers flooding the stands in pink,” he added.

This event has been happening for several years and it allows students to come together as one and create a good culture that carries through the rest of the year.  “Last year, it was inspiring how the student body was able to come together and support each other,” Leo Doyle ’25 said. “I think that this year will be even better with some of the new activities involved on the weekend,” Doyle added.

Each year the event gets better as the entire school is motivated by the previous year to raise more awareness and money for the cause. This year’s event will take place from October 5-6 during a family weekend, where every team plays home games, and families come into town to support their students.