Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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up the crowd. the newly founded Cardinal cheerleaders help inspire the team to victory. An extensive search was held for squad members and tryouts lasted all sum- caw Tempe on Monday evening, Septem- ber 12, there were people everywhere. The streets were packed and all the parking spaces were taken. All around campus, there were people of all ages sporting bright red shins and carrying porn poms. Could it be a concert? No. An ASU sporting event? Close, but not quite. No, it was none of the above, but the first game of the brand-new Phoenix Cardinals. People here just went crazy! said Joe Schmidt, who worked at Arizona Sports and Shorts on Mill Avenue. After wanting an NFL team for so long, the fans were just ready to cheer on the Cardinals. After so much deliberation during spring 1988, it seemed as though Ar- izona ' s NFL team would never become a reality. But the decision was finally made, and before long, it was time for the Cardinals ' first home season game. As early as 1:00pm Monday afternoon, people crowded all around the campus area, having tailgate parties. The pre- game parties are half the fun of going to the game, said Joseph Carrington, a Phoenix resident. If you build up a lot of enthusiasm beforehand, you cheer ex- tra loud. Most of the spectators cheered extra loud during that first game. Residents of halls close to the stadium said they could hear the crowd all evening. Even though the Cardinals lost the first game, that did not dampen the crowd ' s spirits. There ' s always room to improve, Carrington said. The Cardinals did shape up and even moved to first place in the NFC East for some time. There ' s something about having an NFL team here that just makes the area more fun, said Ted James, who worked at Edsel ' s Attic on Mill Avenue. It ' s great to have a team to cheer for. It kind of brings the community together. ft CAROLYN I ' VE Bidwill ' s birds Fly westward ARDINAL MANIA as Calk mail 3

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search of a receiv- er and a playoff berth, Cardinal quarter- back Neil Lomax march- es his team downfield. The Cardinals hoped to march through their season as well and ad- vance to the playoffs. n cuing caught up VI in the fever, two fans sport their Cardi- nal colors proudly. Af- ter anticipating an N.F.L. franchise for so long, valley fans eager- ly embraced the Cards as their own. Brian 074the

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day night football specials and College Countdown, a night of drink specials, added to the choices at The Sun Devil House. For those who preferred to sit and socialize rather than dance, many dif- ferent atmospheres were available. The Dash Inn looked like a sleepy dive from the outside, but inside it was a crowded place with good margaritas and inex- pensive Mexican food. Bandersnatch was a popular choice for spikers, because an outdoor vol- leyball court allowed students to play a round before going inside for refreshment. This spot was unique for brewing its own beer on the property. My friends and I argue a lot about where to go, said junior Suzanne Seiffei. Some of us will want to just go have pitchers, and the others will want to dance. There ' s too many places to pick from. But that ' s a good CAROLYN PYE It was a night of (right. Max ' s 9-1-9 hosted one of the big- gest Halloween bashes in the valley. Bob Hinke and Machelk Burrough went all out to create unique costumes for the annual costume con- test. Photo by Brian Olulahonty. 1 the week was over and it was time to cut loose and take a break from school, ASU students had a variety of hangouts and nightclubs to choose from. Often on a weekend night, students wanted to go dancing. There was a va- riety of options, all close to campus. The Sun Devil House was one of the most popular dance spots. Afterhours and over-under night allowed those who were not yet 21 to join in the fun. Mon- WILD LIFE Preserving a not So endangered ASU species Layout by Bnan O ' N1 shanty Wednesday night WW was the night to be at The Vine Tavern, but only if you got there early. Lawrence Mc- Mullen, !ill Bratcher, and Theresa Sottek en- joyed being part of the enthusiastic crowd. Pam 0 .4,1 decor reminis WW cent of someone! attic, Minder Binder provided a casual env ronment to meet wit friends. The large, rev barn-like building tracted many ASU dents. Photo by Mahoney.