Students flock to the Attitude Designs table Tuesday as Courtney Smith, general manager of Attitude Designs, throws free t-shirts during Meet Me on Main, a Week of Welcome event at SIU. Carbondale Main Street, local businesses and campus departments such as Registered Student Organizations and sport clubs gathered on the Recreation Center’s south lawn to inform students, recruit members and give away free merchandise. Amy Spomer, customer service manager at Attitude Designs, said the event is a great opportunity for downtown merchants to spread the word about their businesses. “For two weeks after events like this, we see our shirts everywhere, so we know the marketing works,” Spomer said. “Plus, everyone likes free shirts.” — Tiffany Blanchette | Daily Egyptian

Photo taken by Tiffany Blanchette of the Daily Egyptian