Nine days is a long time for anything. Spending nine days in a tent in sub-freezing Iowa January weather? That’s an eternity.
So why would ISU students choose to spend NINE DAYS outside braving freezing temps and boredom all while using sleeping bags on pavement? Because they love Iowa State Cyclone Basketball. They love it so much they’re willing to weather brutal conditions for over 200 hours while most of the rest of the Midwest complains about the cold during the 30 second walk to their car in the morning.
While this all sounds rough, at least they have booze and portable heaters!