University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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22 STUDENT LIFE homecomin 2009 10 22: blood drive 10 26: step show 10 27: cook-off pigskin flag football 10 28: talent show 10 30: parade, pep rally lawn competition 10 31: homecoming game Donating blood, a UA student takes time out of her day to help a good cause at the Homecoming blood drive. The Student Alumni Board was able to collect 1,717 units of blood during the drive, setting a record. IMAGE: DIVESH BRAHMBHATT THURSDAY 10-22 MONDAY 10-26 TUESDAY 10-27 Performing at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Unity Step Show, Amanda Bonner, Tori Reeder and Allison Combs prepare to begin their performance. The Kappa Delta sorority took first place in the event. IMAGElAMANDA WORM Vjudging the cook-off competition, judges taste the food and rank the dishes based on presentation, creativity and taste The four categories of the competition were meat, side dish, dessert and presentation IMAGE: JEREMY STOUT

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STEPHEN BOWLES: “I JUST THINK IT’S AWESOME THAT OF ALL THE PLACES FOR THESE GUYS AND GIRLS TO SHOW UP, THEY CHOOSE FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.” The sun came glaring down upon the salty smoked turkey leg as Stephen Bowles sat on a bench with grease circled around his lips. He enjoyed his hearty $6 purchase to the sound of endless free music amid the camaraderie of the 10th annual “Bikes, Blues and BBQ” event held in Fayetteville. Endless rows of motorcycles flowed through Dickson Street, and powerful tailpipes emitted continual, thunderous rumbles as Fayetteville became a motorcycle Mecca, starting Sept. 23 and continuing through the 26th. “I thought Bikes, Blues and BBQ was great. I loved it,” Bowles, sophomore political science major, said. “It’s cool seeing people from all over the area and nearby states. All of the money that gets brought into Dickson is amazing. It is truly unlike any other week of the year by far. I bought some shirts and bandanas. I just walked over with some of my fraternity friends and had a great time.” Whether it was the sale of food, drinks, clothes, hotel rooms or music tickets, “Bikes, Blues and BBQ” continued to be one of the most profitable weeks of the year for Fayetteville, as it was the largest non-profit bike rally in the world. Dickson Street transformed itself overnight to host the influx of new occupants hustling into the city, as tents and vending booths sprung up along the length of the street. It was certainly something different,” Chris Pitcairn, junior industrial engineering major, said. I was stationed there on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday nights for SAKE’s [Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise] booth. It brings in over 400,000 something bikers every year. It’s great to see the different lifestyles and backgrounds of people from all over the country. Besides, the food was really good, too.” Bowles also took advantage of the opportunity to make new acquaintances. “t met and chatted with many guys just walking down the street,” he said. “One guy’s son is even considering coming to school here at Arkansas, so he talked with me about freshman year and all of that. That was pretty cool.” Following in the footsteps of the Allman Brothers Band, which performed last year, the entertainment did not disappoint. With the purchase of only a $10 ticket, the bikers enjoyed the musical styling of Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot on Thursday night and of the Marshall Tucker Band on Friday night, the finale for the ‘blues’ portion of the week, which was held at the Arkansas Music Pavilion. The event certainly served to bring diverse people together. Although some of the bikers’ attire may have been considered slightly odd in terms of fashion chic, Bowles maintained that bikers were just regular guys and girls out having a good time. “I think they think I’m weird. They are definitely different, but everyone I met was really nice. I didn’t encounter any ‘mean’ bikers, per se,” he said. Perhaps the best part of “Bikes, Blues and BBQ” was that it occurred so close to the UA. “I just think it’s awesome that of all the places for these guys and girls to show up, they choose Fayetteville, Ark.,” Bowles said. “That’s really neat. I just love the entire atmosphere behind it and I hope ‘Bikes, Blues and BBQ’ continues to grow and get better each year. I’m already looking forward to 2010.” STORY: CLINT LINDER IMAGES: DIVESH BRAHMBHATT, JEREMY STOUT GRACE GUDE BIKES, BLUES BBQ

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Strumming his guitar and crooning a tune, Sam Clark performs at the UP talent show. The show was just one of the many activities held during Homecoming week. IMAGE: AMANDA WORM vParticipating in the Homecoming lawn decorations competition, the Chi Omega sorority house displays it’s version of this year’s theme. The 2009 Homecoming theme was “A Red and White Affair.” IMAGE: NICK CARTER WEDNESDAY 10-28 FRIDAY 10-30 SATURDAY 10-31 7 A Performing at the Homecoming pep rally, the cheerleaders and the band show their school spirit. The pep rally was held at the Chi Omega Greek Theater. IMAGE: CHAD ARNOLD vCalling the hogs, a student cheers with the crowd. Because Homecoming fell on Halloween, many fans wore their costumes to the game. IMAGE: JONATHAN GIBSON