Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Tom Griswald, one of WFBQ-95's morning persona I itics, wait to hear what students add to the lyrics of the popular song Money. Money. (Doug Dorsam photo) Isn't it amazing that anyone can laugh contagiously at 7a.m.?! As Bob says of this capability, It's the lack of oxygen. It just goes to my head. (Doug Dorsam photo) Bob, Mad Dog, and Tom take a break, as a series of commercials run, to drink some coffee straight, smoke a cigarette, and create some cracks to entertain students while they blow off classes. (Doug Dorsam photo) iiVLHMHHa BtfrL huurv n HULL |immv Mad Dog Mattis, a Thursday morning regular on Q-95, is caught in the act reaching for Purdue's infamous Psych 444 book to make fun of the pictures. (Doug Dorsam photo) Bob Kevoian watches the student audience amusingly as they scream and cheer immediately after he mentions the word Purdue. Paula Poundstone, a comedienne at Crackers, looks bored by the whole event. (Doug Dorsam photo) 'The Hog, a 1971 Oldsmobilc Delta 88, painted half pink and half camouflage, is what Bob and Tom have driven around since their show was created three and a half years ago. (Doug Dorsam photo)

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The sun rose as students trudged across campus. These ardent followers were not committed to attending their 7:30 class, but to see a legend in their own time — the WFBQ-95 morning personalities. . . By Jenn Hiler j j m°rn'n8 Bob and Tom show is being broadcast live from the Purdue Memorial Union ' announced Tom Griswald, one of the personalities on Q-95, Indiana's Best Rock-n-Roll Station. Students skipped classes, received autographs, and told jokes on the air as hundreds of other students gathered around to listen and watch the radio personalities display their creative talents publicly. Thursday morning regular Jimmy 'Mad Dog Mattis of I.U. fame was also on the air for the first part of the four hour show. Mad Dog did more than his share of Purdue jokes. At various times in the broadcast, Marc Much, alias Reverend Ernest Honestly, another regular, healed students that probably needed it. Bob and Tom also provided the audience with a list of shots available at Harry's. The most liked was the Mexican Missile, a combination of vodka and prune juice. The highlight, of course, was at the end when Bob and Tom were persuaded by students to play Money, Money. Students joined in with the well-known-around-campus lyrics. Pam Cohen, Promotional Director for Q-95, explained Bob and Tom were popular with people Bob Tom because our original personalities and promotions make us number one. When you're number one, you get more attention. She went on to say that Bob and Tom work hard at their show and they put in more hours than anyone. They also create their own material and produce their own commercials and advertising campaigns. When asked why they pick on Carmel, Bob Kevoian replied, Carmel picked on us first. We picked on them. Tom picks on me.” But a sense of humor is a must to be successful in radio, especially for 3Vi years together Why do they stay in Indianapolis with all the other job offers they receive? 1 like Indy — it's not that crowded and has everything to offer — except the ocean and Disneyland, confirmed Bob. Purdue was only one of the many stops Bob and Tom made as part of a college tour promoting Back-To-School. They broadcasted from Butler University, Indiana University, and Ball State University. At each stop, a $950 cash scholarship drawing was presented, courtesy of Pepsi-Cola. Use it to buy everyone a round at Harry's, or buy a stereo, was their suggestion as to how the money would be best spent. Brad Schrug was the winner at Purdue. They also promoted a dinner with the rock group Journey, the first radio station to do so. + 14 ♦ Bob and Tom

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An invasion of alumni clad in black and gold and 32,000 students wandering to find that perfect party. All this could only mean one thing. It's. . . By Nick Tiemersma The campus swelled with more traffic than usual. Cars were backed up on all roads leading into West Lafayette. The Friday night regulars of Harry's had I.D.'s in hand, waiting in line to get inside and grab a much needed beer, enjoying the ever increasing traffic jam. Students rushed home to get plans confirmed on the upcoming weekend, only to be stopped in the Union by a parade of middle-aged, black and gold clothed alumni singing the fight song with a boisterous slur to their voices. They were celebrating their weekend, the Purdue they remembered. Yes, it was Homecoming... again! Festivities were to begin at dusk Friday with a planned bonfire and pep rally on Slayter Hill. Spirits were dampened as a consistent rain pelted the grassy knoll, cancelling the Friday night events. As the rain persisted, many of the Purdue Student Association worried that their sponsored event, the Homecoming Parade, would be cancelled also. PSA's worries were short lived, as the weather broke and the following morning presented a partly sunny sky to campus, and the parade went on as scheduled. The parade was hosted by Grand Marshal Max Headroom, the com- Showing some very intense and off the wall spirit, the AQ's, a tnadcappcd band of friends, donned rainbow wigs and painted a car to show their support in the parade. (Doug Dorsam photo) Homecoming Again I 4 puterized spokesperson for Coca-Cola. Situated on top of a limousine in televisions. Headroom, interviewed by PSA president Julie Burt, answered various questions and commented on the day's events. Also riding in the parade were the five finalists for Homecoming Queen: Christine Cicen, Kim Dunn, Laura Jakubec, Cindy Rule and Amy Wright. The band performed with precision as the parade wound down, and game time approached. Spectators entered Ross Ade like cattle being herded, trying to sneak in alcohol in the most inconspicuous way possible, alumni included. The game proved too much for the Boilermakers and freshman quarterback Jeff George, who suffered a slight concussion during a play in the first half. With the Minnesota Gophers digging larger holes around the Boilers, the weather sank deeper into the dreary depths of the sky. The fans did not notice the change in the weather and neither did the court as they nervously waited for half-time. As a few nervous toes tapped, the announcement was made. Senior Amy Wright was crowned Homecoming Queen. I was on cloud nine the whole night. I felt really honored at the banquet to sit next to President Beering, and to have the Glee Club sing to me, said Wright. With festivities winding down, the crowd staggered wearily from the stadium. Another Homecoming had passed, but before one would notice it would be Homecoming... again! ♦ Homecoming Queen, senior Amy Wright, is escorted off the field by President Beering. (Paul Siegfried photo) I 16 ♦ Homecoming