A new club has come to life at the Ybor Campus. The CYborG club, or College Ybor Gaming club, is the place to go for gaming enthusiasts. CYborG club meetings are on Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m., in the Faculty building student lounge, room 118. Club members gather to talk about which games are coming out, what’s good and bad, and of course, to roll dice. They also meet after classes most days just to hang out or get a game of Dungeons & Dragons going. The atmosphere is simultaneously casual and intense, with no barriers between members. People here say what is on their mind, and believe me, any wrongs are set right very quickly.

  The CYborG club is as inclusive as it can get. All are welcome to join. Anyone new to games can learn from the experienced members.

  Club President, Esteban Diaz Moya, says that he is striving for a “better form of connection between students.” He feels that most students are too closed off from each other, saying, “We come to school and either stay in our little social groups, or just go to class and go home.”

  For most of those who are not active club members, this is true. Ybor is an especially transitory campus and connections are hard to keep because most students attend their classes and leave. Also, many of us have jobs or family that require our attention after class. For those with time before real world responsibilities kick in, consider taking an hour and joining the CYborG club for a quick game.

  Although limited by space and equipment, the club gathers multiple times a week for gaming sessions. When asked about the room situation, Moya stated he would like “A room where we could just kick back, have more space, and set up for more activities like video gaming, tabletop works, card games, and board games.” Due to the temporary placement, the big game this semester is Dungeons & Dragons. Video games are restricted to handhelds or laptops.

  One of the cornerstones of the club is volunteering. At least five hours of volunteer work is required to be a member of the club.

  The point is to show that members aren’t just sitting around playing games, but also using their time to help the student body.

  Obviously, in a competitive gaming club, people want to know who will be the best. While the club is still in its early stages, members are discussing the possibility of competitions. Non club members are welcomed and encouraged to participate and see what the CYborG club has to offer.

  The CYborG club extends an invitation to anyone with a passion for games.