The Aux Factor: Day 5 Ipals Week Event

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The Aux Factor brings a high-energy music battle into Ipals Week, with teams playing songs from their region that match a themed prompt (like "best song to play in a car" or "song you play at a wedding") while the coordinators vote on which performance best captures the theme. This event is essential because music is one of the most immediate ways students can share their culture, letting teams show pride in their region while exposing the rest of Ipals to sounds and artists they may never have encountered otherwise. The themed rounds keep the format structured and fair, giving every region a chance to shine rather than turning into a popularity contest. Amazon gift cards for the top two teams give the competition real stakes, motivating teams to put thought and energy into their song choices rather than picking something at random, which turns the event into a genuine contest of cultural pride rather than just background music