Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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L ven with the pouring down rain, the Homecoming fire was still burning brightly. Students attend for a while, but soon the rain became too much. Photo By BlMCd Hindi L ecorated for the living group house decorating contest Sigma Alpha Epsilon shows their support. Photo By Bianca Hmds I he annual ASOSU and MUPC Pie Eating contest was once again a hit. This year ASOSU “creamed MUPC. Photo By Terry lamphcar on Friday evening. Several students were quoted as saying “It was a blast, the music and the atmosphere were great, and most couldn't believe the cost. One student who requested to remain anonymous said, I couldn't believe it was free, what a great way to wrap up this homecoming week. With activities winding down, the bonfire was held on Friday night. Yell Like I fell was held the next morning in front of Parker Stadium, and the game hadn't even begun yet. With 23.210 fans ready to watch the Beavers Dam the Aggies, as the Sorority Chi Omega put it. OSU • 11

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year was Delta Delta Delta whose sign read, “What’s an Aggie? Good Question. Right up until kick off students showed their school spirit. According to MUPC event planners, this year’s homecoming was to focus on getting students to express their enthusiasm for Oregon State University through forms of competition, art, and spirit. The entire week was designed to pump up the fans and get the town ol Corvallis ready for the game. From volleyball to a friendly game of tug-o-war, all events and activities were free to any enthusiastic student who wanted to attend. Even Benny and Bernice celebrated by handing out free cake and cookies in the MU Quad, followed by the traditional pic eating contest put on by ASOSU and MUPC who actually competed against each other. ASOSU eventually won the contest. But one of the biggest highlights for students this year was the Calobo concert held in MeAlexander Ficldhousc The crowd was into the game just about as much as the players. Phoio By Tefry Umphear Benny helps to pass out his Birthday cake during Homecoming week. Photo By Te»ry Lamphear Another Homecoming victory for the Oregon State Beavers, with a 24-16 win over the Utah State Aggies, and the fans were loving it. Starting out on a Monday with a traditional competition between living groups, students decorated their houses with white banners and other creative decorations to support the football team in the upcoming game. The winner of the competition this Student JLtfe ■ 10

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The OSU cheer team tries to keep the crowd going during the first quarter of play. Photo By Terry lamptetr During half time the OSU Marching Band and Dance team entertained the crowd. Photo By Terry lamphear began with a great start, with a 14-7 lead over Utah State at half time. This was where it got interesting, according to fans and Coach Riley, who put starting quarterback Tim Alexander in at wide out after the half because of a Coach Riley. With just five minutes left in the second half, all the Beavers needed to do was convert a third down, but instead ended up being forced to punt, and Utah came up with a 74 yard punt return. But fortunately corncrback Armon Hatcher’s interception put the Beavers back on top and the fans back in their scats. sore arm. Tyler Tomich went in as quarterback. Alexander ended up running 16 times for 176 yards and a touchdown. Although everyone thought that the Beavers had this one in the bag, the last five minutes were scary noted Student Mije • 12