University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE. A daring student takes a flying leap during the Spider Web competition. This new event at Spring Fling was extremely successful. Photo by Shannon Wells. HUT-HUT. Flor-Ala Editor Shannon Heupel prepares to tackle anyone in his way during the Jax State- Style Football competition during Spring Fling. Photo by Brentwood Reid. THE IMPOSSIBLE GRASP. Shaun Butler shows deter- mination in trying for the plastic can during the Bungee Run competition. Photo by Shannon Wells. WHERE DID IT GO? Students apply hands-on training while searching for pennies in the White Lincoln com- petition. Photo by Shannon Wells. 16 S|ii ' iii;! Klinp

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AND THE WINNER IS . . . Jill Lindsey reacts to being crowned Miss UNA 1995. Lindsey is a senior majoring in elementary education. Photo by Shannon Wells. TIME FOR THE BEACH. Jill Lindsey poses for the judges during the swimsuit competition. Photo by Shannon Wells. i : ' r If STAR SEARCH. Jennifer Wright performs Somewhere Over The Rainbow for the talent portion of the con- test. Wright is a sophomore majoring in public com- munications. Photo by Shannon Wells. SWEET SOUNDS. Sophomore Leslie Simpson holds the audience ' s attention with her rendition of Hand On My Shoulder. Simpson is from Florence, Alabama. Photo by Shannon Wells. Mi U A I. )

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Anything but normal Spring Fling gives a different twist to college life By Kim Jackson TUNApaloosa? Sumo Bellies? Floating len? These things would sound strange to iy other person except a UNA student, ot many people would think these were ents and musicians at a Spring Fling com- ?tition. To say the least, they would associ- The eyent took on a whole new twist -Jayne Jackson ate these things with an unbalanced and abnormal person. Spring Fling always brings out students zany and somewhat silly side. Anyone who would participate in a competition called the Bungee Run would have to be daring. According to Jayne Jackson, UPC adviser, these events are designed to be kinder and gentler that those in years past, but to stu- dents they sound a little odd. The event took on a whole new twist, and we were able to foster a broader scope of appeal, Jackson said. The new events were a hit with students. The activities began with the traditional Chalk Art contest, then moved to the Watermelon Seed Spitting (yes, students were actually encouraged to spit) contest later in the day. The Jello Eating contest kept participants with a mouth full and the TUNApaloosa, which showcased local musi- cians and vendors, was held in the evening. The ultimate abnormal activity took place during the Spring Fling games. Students participated in the leap frog, trol- ley races, dizzie izzie, Jax State-style football, egg toss. White Lincoln, and the ever-so- popular tug of war. Students also participated in a Mystery on Campus Game in which a large, life-size Clue game was enacted and participants were to solve the murder of the century. The week was wrapped up with a cook- out, the crowning of the King and Queen of Spring Fling and an awards ceremony was held to honor the award winners. Even though college students are adults, sometimes it is fun to act like a kid again. OPEN WIDE. This is the one competition that can l eep Derek Brown ' s mouth shut (or full anyway). Brown is the executive editor of The Flor-Ala. Photo by Shannon Wells. JAPANESE TRANSLATION. I ' m going to get you, says Tyrone Rush to his sumo opponent. Photo by John Cahoon. Spriii;; Kliii 17