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

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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

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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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Hamming it up Students take the spotlight at Step Sing By Scott Rawlinson We ' re all a little embarrassed by hams. You know the ones, the peo- ple who take bit roles and Hamlet- ize them to get attention. Yet, at the same time, we are drawn to them. We watch them, trying to figure what they will do next. It ' s all in fun. Step Sing is a one big group of hams, and it is fun. Every year the whole campus waits for the competition date to arrive, and every year it draws in huge crowds to see a show put on by some of the most impres- sive amateur talent UNA has to offer. Ascending Voices won in the co-ed divi- sion with It ' s Gonna Rain, and Baptist Campus Ministries got second with Really Living. Phi Mu won first place with Pinocchio, and Zeta Tau Alpha took sec- ond with A Tribute to UNA Athletics in the women ' s division. In the men ' s division, Sigma Alpha Epsilon took first place with SAE House, and Sigma Chi won second ROWS OF PINOCCHIOS are given life by the Phi Mus. Their puppet routine made them the overall winners of the competition. Photo by Brentwood Reid. POSTER BOYS for draft-dodging Andy Bussel, Evan Lull, Curt Corley, Will Lowery and Jayme Young from Kappa Sigma sing about Uncle Who in Step Sing. Photo by Brentwood Reid. place for its somewhat racy Little Boy ' s Dreams. The overall winner for the evening was Phi Mu. Step Sing is something all Greeks and some organizations do. Everyone wants to win. It ' s pretty competitive and it makes your group look good if you win. But, it ' s a friendly competition. It also goes to a good cause, so that makes it really important, said Bobby South, student chairman of Step Sing. The Step Sing competition was done solely for fun and the promotion of school spirit. Students were charged $3 at the door, and profits are donated to the United Way, which is the philanthropy of UNA. This event managed to collect nearly $3, 000 for the charity. Even though the event was for fun, there were still rules to abide by. The shows a had to be musical, and the theme was free- style. In other words, there was no specific central theme to follow. Jayne Jackson, student life programmer stated that there was an attempt to central ize a theme several years ago, but com plaints about the show being too restrictive caused them to switch back to the more ere ative, free-style competition. Whatever they do, these students wil come up with a show that will certainly fai to disappoint. 18 Sl,|) Sin '