It’s been a long first day of class and students typically feel tired, hungry or overwhelmed. How would a hamburger right off the grill sound, or live music and volleyball games?

This Wednesday, Tucker Beach was the hot spot for students, as the InterResidence Council and the InterFraternity Council created an atmosphere for the Wolfpack to “Chill and Grill” after a hectic day back in the classroom.

“Chillin’ and Grillin’ is a nice way to let your hair down after the first day of classes. You’ve made it through, and we just want to give you free food and music to give you a chance to relax on your first day back,” Anna Patton, vice president of programming of the IRC, said.

The event especially gave freshmen a good welcome to their first day of college.

“I saw everyone having fun on Tucker Beach, so my friends and I decided to stop by and meet new people on campus, eat some hot dogs and have fun,” freshman Stephanie Davis said.

The IRC and the IFC co-sponsored the event that featured three live bands, American Aquarium, Hearts and Daggers and Seminole Country, as the students had the opportunity to eat free hot dogs, hamburgers and chips.

“After your first day, especially if it is your first year, you feel overwhelmed,” Patton said. “Chillin’ and Grillin’ is an important way to keep stress down in the beginning, to keep everyone calm, provide a nice outlet to just come hang out, play volleyball, listen to a new band and just have time to relax.”

“Chillin’ and Grillin’ brought students out together and acclimated to [hanging] out and [having] a good time,” John Stallings, IFC vice president of recruitment, said.

While the IRC was responsible for food, publicity, trash cans and tables, the IFC played a supporting role in the event and scheduled the bands and grills.

“Chillin’ and Grillin’ was a good way for freshmen to come together on central campus, meet new people or reunite with old friends. It was a great way for all of us to come together as the class of 2010,” freshman Alice Raad said.

The IRC is the student organization that serves as a liason between residents and housing. It also serves as a community-building program with events such as Chillin’ and Grillin’, gives money to hall councils and resident advisors to put on programs in their areas, as well as addresses legislative and hall issues. The IFC is the governing body of the 25 fraternities at N.C. State.

Freshman Brad Mooring said he thought the event provided an atmosphere for students to unite and enjoy themselves.

“They should do something like this every week,” he said.