Every group is trying to follow divine instruction. They're doing something for the good of humanity in the name of religion. This is a great thing. Weiss proposed another theory on the increase of religious awareness on campus. According to Weiss, activities at Grinnell, not just religious activities, tend to move in cycles.
Some years are very active years, some are transitional, some are apathetic.
This year she believes the incoming class is a very active class and eager to get involved. This just may be a more active year, if there is a cycle at work.