Two University of Iowa events will take over the Pentacrest Thursday.

From noon until 1:30 p.m. Hawkeye Caucus will host “I’m with Herky.” Students will have the opportunity to win free, nonstudent tickets to the Hawkeye football game against Wisconsin by taking a picture with Herky and posting it to Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram and using the hashtag #ImWithHerky13.

“I’m With Herky” T-shirts will also be given out at the Hawkeye Caucus kickoff meeting in 346 IMU at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Students will be able to wear the shirts in the photos on Thursday. More free shirts will be available on Thursday for students who like the Hawkeye Caucus Facebook page.

Also occurring on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the “Beat State Week” annual Pentacrest pep rally. Events for the rally include a super fan getup contest, trivia, and field games. Free popcorn and cotton candy will also be available.

The pep rally is put on by the UI Alumni Association Students Today Alumni Tomorrow in partnership with Hawks Nest, Campus Activities Board, UI Student Government, Hawkeye Caucus, and the Athletics Department.

— by Cassidy Riley