Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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[leaver spirit♦ 19 Top left: Thousands of fans dressed in the signature colors of Oregon State to yell and support the football team. Pholo by Casey Campbell Bottom left: This fan felt the need to show just how superior the Oregon State athletic program is by dressing as a superhero. Photo by Casey Campbell Bottom right: Sometimes clothing is optional at sporting events, as this fan shows with his great enthusiasm. Photo by Casey Campbell

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Beaver Spirit I ' SU! Oregon State! Fight! Fight! Fight! That was just one of the many cheers coming from the admiring fans at the home of the Beavers Oregon State University. People traveled from all over the state and even the country to show their continuing support for the many different activities that took place. They came in orange and black from head to toe to express just how much the old Oregon State pride meant to them. Throughout the year many different events took place. The athletic events called on many for support. They ranged from football to soccer and swimming to crew. All around campus the expertise of the athletes showed through in the special beaver spirit that they themselves possessed. Both the young and the old came out in all types of whether to show their compassion or support for their beavers. Some painted their faces while others painted their stomachs. No matter how they showed their own unique support for the orange and black, they all came together as one. Many felt that simply wearing the letters of Oregon State is enough. They wore them with great pride. No matter who you were or what you wore, you were an important part to the beaver community because you held the beaver spirit inside of you. You would have been a happier person, filled with self assurance and fulfillment. The orange and black would live on in the beaver spirit that many possessed. Story by Melissa Tuttle Beaver fans from all over gather together to celebrate yet another victory of the Beaver athletes. Benny the Beaver.. en n dal guest appearance. lS ♦ student fife

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Dad’s Weekend On Friday, October 25th, thousands of Dads traveled from around the country to participate in many fun filled events. The kick off for Dad's Weekend 2002 included pizza and free drinks in the Memorial Union quad, soccer games, and movies. D.L. Hughley, who stars in the well known sitcom The Hugh ley's on UPN, also presented a memorable comedy show in Gill coliseum. Prior to Saturday's football game, Oregon State held the first annual Strong Man Contest, hosted by Pikoboy Strength Company. The contest included a truck pull and log toss, along with many other strenuous activities. Showing their support for the Beaver football team, many Dad's joined their son or daughter and attended the game against California. OSU defeated the Bears 24-13. For those unable to attend the football game, there was an Ultimate Tailgater held in the Reiser parking lot. The event started at 10am and went through Saturday's game against University of California. The Memorial Union quad also featured a variety of games, root beer floats, miniture golf, a look alike contest. Who's your Daddy game show, and glow bowling in the Memorial Union Recreational Center, making the 2002 Oregon State Dad's Weekend a lot of fun and a complete success. Slory by Mandi Downs During the Strong Man Contest participants proved their strength by attempting to pull a full-sized semi t 20 ♦ student life