Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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More Fling that Wasn’t These studious students work hard now so they con take a weekend off for the Fling. Instead, however, they had to find some other entertainment for their weekend off. Photo by Merin Studios Continued from page 17. Now. what to do about the entertainment? In previous years, small but good bands were hired to entertain the all-day event. In fact, before they were big. bands such as the Hooters and the Psy-chodelic Furs were hired to play. At last year s mini-fling no bands were hired, but a sound system filled in nicely and the patrons were very happy with the compromise. So. for entertainment, several dollars do not have to be spent on a band, a simple stereo with large speakers would suffice. Is that all that had to be done to have a Fling? Well, not quite. The biggest part and the factor that causes most problems is who is going to be responsible? The University will not because MU is trying to get a reputation of being a dry campus. In fact, the university prohibits the use of their name in conjunction with such an event. The property owner will not as they would be responsible for any injuries or property damages. All this unwillingness to take responsibility means that the group Lifting weights is a constructive way to relax and bfow off some steam. In this case, it was a good way to pass the time that should have been passed at the fling. Photo by Patrick Morgan i tf

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At the 9Ville, Spring was here But There was No Fling ------by Patrick Morgan--------- Spring Fling '88 was unbelievable. It could not be compared with any others held. The fact is that t couldn't be compared because there was none. For the first time in several years, there was no Ring at the 'Ville. This particular writer wrote tn last year's TOUCHSTONE about the 87 Fling and in conclusion to that article wrote. Perhaps the University bureaucrats can prevent any organized groups from having flings and parties where alcohol is present, but as long as fun-loving people are willing to join together and supply an area for students to go and relax and party it up. there will always be some form of Spring Fling here at the 'Ville.’ Ks quite obvious now that 1 was wrong. This year the “university bureaucrats not only prevented groups from having a Fling, but prevented any possibility of anyone having any form of a Fling. Of course, it was not only the university who had a hand in this, but also the LCB. who showed up just in the nick of time to diminish all students' hopes of a Fling. The LCB arrived in late March and busted two parties in the borough. Students knew that they would be in town for awhile so there was no attempt of having a Fling. But what makes Spring Fling so wrong? Most students drink somehow or another, everyone knows that. So. what s wrong with everybody getting together in a large area and having a total blast? Well, first of all. there is the hassle of who is going to get the ball rolling. Who is going to spon- sor it? In previous years they have been sponsored by Greeks or other student organizations. Okay, well who’s going to bring the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages? Likewise. Greeks and other organizations purchased the soda and beer and set up an area where their patrons could go to get a cold drink or something to eat. Continued on page 18. Shawn Kofluh picks away on his guil w to some of h» favorite lunr-s in hope of being asked to play at Spring Klinjj tn the past, vmaU bands and sometimes tu-de«s. asked Or hired 0 play at the aflday event Photo by htorln Studio Spring Fiing • I 7

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Bob Kazoo McCauley says it all with his check out flings of yesteryear. Students facial expression when he says When the had to settle for looking through year-heck is Spring Ring? as his buddy Chris books to get a taste of a fling this year. Michael, flips through an old yearbook to Photo by Patrick Morgan 4 sponsoring the Fling must take out liability insurance, which is more expensive than any organization could afford. So. between the university and the high insurance rates, sponsoring a fling was almost totally out of the question. These girls are looking forward to the snow and ice melting so they can change their jeans to shorts and party at the Fling At past flings students wore many different outfits, but most consisted of shorts or other casual attire. Photo by Morin Studios but what about last year's minifling? That fling was held in some fun-loving student's backyard and they would have been responsible for any injuries but they saw the need and desire by the students for a fling and they went for it. Their loyalty to fellow students paid off and the mini-fling was a success. The only trouble was when a borough police officer stopped by to remind them of the borough noise ordinance, but no citations were given. What this boils down to is what happened to Spring Fling '88? First of all. there were no students that felt the need for a fling was great enough or that could afford the cost to get one under way. There was also the fact of the LCB being in town. So. it looks as if the university brass has finally made an impression on the students as to having any form of a Fling. However, we. the students, were not defeated. While no students declared an official Spring Fling, there were many parties in various locations throughout campus and off campus. These parties stood to substitute the Fling and gave students what they needed late in the spring semester, that was a chance to blow off most of their steam and gave them an attitude that said You had your fun. now it's time to get ready for finals.'' While partying gave students a chance to have fun and socialize, it was often hard to really meet new people since most of the time students frequented one place and new people seldom showed up. However, the Fling would get almost every student in one location and gave them the chance to meet several new friends. This gave students something to remember. After all. it was easier to remember the day of a fling than one of the days spent in the library. But perhaps the most important advantage of a fling was that it gave students one last chance to party and the memory of the fling carried them through studying and taking finals. What did students do instead of the Fling in Spring '88? Well, maybe they actually studied twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for finals. Doubtful? Spring Fling • I 9