Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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It may have been called Fall Fest, but the name should have been changed this year, as the 97 degree temperatures were as summery as it gets in southern Louisiana. However, despite the record-setting heat, thousands of LSU students weaved their way through a packed quad to absorb free handouts, food, music and sunburns. Handout booths were set up by sponsors: Dominois Pizza, 102.5 FM, CC,s Coffee, LSU Rec Sports, National Student Exchange Committee and many others. ul love Fall Festi' spoke sweaty-sophomore joe Evans, It is a super partyf' And a party it was indeed, with performances by those voluptuous vixens, the LSU Golden Girls and the musical- growls of the Fighting Tiger Band, in addition to mondo speakers blaring the trendiest tunes. Some may wonder exactly what Fall Fest is, and why LSU has it. Well, that is easy. lt is a welcoming party, a mingling session, a pep-rally, a concert, and a college-style buffet, all thrown onto one sun-flooded lawn. Needless to say, everyone enjoyed what Fall Fest had to offer to the students, particularly since food was involved. And the acollege dietn was certainly in effect on Friday as pizza, hamburgers, ice cream, frappuccinos, chips and soda pop filled the bellies of those who came to taste the festivities. nThis place is bumpinlf' mumbled junior Drew Collins as he tooth-wrestled with a hotdog. Members of the LSU faculty, along with volunteers from sororities and fraternities, filled happy hands with food and assisted in setting up tents for the afternoon of fun. 'Tm a college kid myself so I know what comes over us when we see free food and free fun, but lim preparedf, said Phi Gamma Delta member, Paul Laperousse, who assisted in giving out the goodies. The pow-wow was scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a time when many classes are in session. Unfortunately, not everyone was guaran teed to get involved in the good times. Some students stared from classroom windows, where learning was in session despite the loud crowds and music. ul will not be letting my kids out early. We will be learning about the Puritansf' commanded history professor Robert Becker. Though Fall Fest was not a major event in history, it may be some- day. Until then, it will remain just a good time in the sunshine for LSU to enjoy. Chemical engineering senior Tamasha Baptiste, micro- biology senior Sumiko Dallas, chemical engineering sophomore Slbmekia Galmon and accounting senior Felicia Ventress chill in the Quad during Fall Fest. Andrea Fortior, a junior in sociology, lends a helping hand by picking up trash from under the bleachers at Fall Fest. 'ff wt 5' Tv We WW.

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HS B' ml X11 Vikki Hamilton gives a balloon sculpture to 11 little Tiger Hin in the Union bookstore. Students look to find the posters that will adorn the walls of their dorm rooms and college apartments at the Union poster sale Students rack up on free merchandise in the lowcr level ofthe Union during Tiger Bash.

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