Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Beavers Although one team had to lose, fans of Oregon State and University of Oregon had high hopes for the post season bowl games. Leading into the 103 Civil War Oregon State and University of Oregon both held records of 7-3 and neither had plans of settling quietly into defeat. A full stadium of 46,115 football fans from around the state and region filled Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 20 to watch the Ducks and Beavers face off for the biggest battle between the schools since the early 1960's, when both teams were vying for similar bowl positions. Festivities surrounding the Civil War game included everything from friendly rivalries to un-sportsmanlike taunting and slander from opposing teams. Tom Huggins, OSU Alumni class of 1972 and founder of Eola Hills Winery, charted six school buses full of both Beaver and Duck fans to and from the game providing food, drinks and a fun atmosphere. Janice Lync, coordinator for Oregon State Alumni events through the University's Alumni center, orga- nized a tailgater in Eugene that catered to over 300 Beaver fans. According to Lawson Knight, Assistant Director of Development for the Oregon State Athletics Department, Eugene spectators and fans were not exactly welcoming. Knight said, ’a standing room only crowd two rows deep of Ducks encircled the 200 allotted Beaver seats, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. While most Beaver fans were forced to watch the game from their home televisions, several pre-game events were arranged for OSU students by the Memorial Union Program Council. Civil War t-shirts and buttons were sold and an all day Pep-rally was held in the Memorial Union where green duck shaped cookies were served and tapes of last year's OSU victory over Oregon played in the background. Even with a loss to the Ducks of 25-14, Beaver fans left with high hopes for the following year back in Beaver territory. Story by Enn Durdel civil war • 15

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The rivalry between the mascots ran as strong as the competition between the two schools. During the game Benny could be seen eating, sleeping and stepping on a stuffed duck. Photo By Sucy T«x«ira Pumped for a win at Civil War. the OSU Beavs. led by Head Coach Dennis Erickson, ran onto the field. The team was hyped for the win but unfortunately the 25-14 score was not in their favor. Photo By Sucy Tcxcira Robert Prescott and Mitch White congratulated Ken Simonton after one of the very rare Beaver touchdowns in the 103 rd Civil War. Photo By Sucy T«x«ira Though attendance of Beaver fans was limited, those who were present at Autzen Stadium were highly visible in the sea of yellow and green. Photo By Brody JicStson 14 • student life

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After already receiving his tattoo freshman in Agricultural Sciences Paul Johnson is supportive of girlfriend Darcy McKinnon, sophomore in Business, as she gets a tattoo on her foot. Photo By Cl tty Campbell Paul Johnson gets a panther tattooed on his calf at Sacred Art on Monroe Avenue. Photo By Catty Campbell K. Shawn Edgar, senior in Liberal Arts, gets his eyebrow pierced as part of KBVR-FM's on air piercing show. Photo By AJIyion Marqutrmg Darcy McKinnon gets a butterfly tattooed on her foot using primarily the OSU colors of orange and black. Photo By Catty Campbell 16 • student life