University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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6 ♦ Shocking sports fans around the world, NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced his retirement from profes¬ sional basketball. The 31- year-old ended his nine- year career with the Chicago Bulls, during which he enjoyed a multi¬ million dollar salary and led the team to three consecutive NBA champi¬ onships. Jordan, whose celebrity status earned him many more millions in commercial endorse¬ ments, cited spending more time with his family as a reason for leaving the sport early. 21 ♦ Celebrating Halloween a week early, students gathered in the Greek Theater for the annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The event, spon¬ sored by University Programs, gave several students a reason to dress- up in ghastly costumes. M WlCHSER PHOTO 23 ♦ Capturing their second consecutive World Series Champion¬ ship, the Toronto Blue Jays proved unstoppable as they soared past the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-5, in game six of the seven- game series. A homerun by outfielder Joe Carter put the Blue Jays over the top and made history as it became only the second homerun to ever end a World Series. 11 ♦ Harambee, a publication produced by the Black Students Asso¬ ciation, circulated campus for the first time. The newspaper was printed as an alternative to local media that some students said were lacking in coverage of black students and issues. 6 ♦ Information on almost any organization a student needed was available at the annual registered student organi¬ zation Information Fair. Senior Kandice Bell, president of the Black Students Association, stops by the group’s booth. A WlCHSER PHOTO October ♦ 31

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28 ♦ Hamburgers and music were part of the free fun at University Programs’ Homecoming Cookout in the Greek Theater. The event fea¬ tured local band Oreo Blue and attracted a large crowd of students, includ¬ ing Eric Brasseale and Corie Young. A Diaz photo 8-9 ♦ During the annual fall festival, stu¬ dents and community members gathered on the Fayetteville square for a weekend of music, food, arts and crafts. The popu¬ lar Autumnfest also featured a parade and a street dance. 17 ♦ Gathered on the Old Main Lawn, activists promote the awareness of the uses for marijuana. Hosted by the Fayetteville Alliance for Cannabis Tolerance, Hemp Fest drew a large number of students and local residents to its cause. ► Wichser photo 30 ♦ Gambling the night away with play money, students enjoyed a touch of Las Vegas on campus during Casino Night. The annual event was sponsored by Resi¬ dents’ Interhall Congress and was open to all students. 30 ♦ Calendar

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While issues of gender bias surface in every aspect of the University tradition, Homecoming weekend succeeds in bringing alumni and students together for one of the biggest — and coldest — celebrations of the year. Amid drastically falling temperatures and the flurries of an early snow, Razorback fans were treated to a traditional Homecoming weekend featuring the coronation of Homecoming Queen Monica Jones during a chilly half¬ time ceremony. Despite protests by ASG President Wendy King, Jones was escorted by the highest- ranking male ASG officer, Vice President Jason Willett. King argued that the duty of escorting the queen during the ceremony was traditionally the job of the ASG president and that, just because the president was female, the responsibility coming should not be taken away. King said she was troubled by the mes¬ sage that could be perceived by the students. cheering alum One of the most noted traditions of Homecoming is the return of alumni cheerleaders who assist the spirit groups in rallying the crowd. One of the fans’ favorites, Willie Oates, leads the crowd in “calling the Hogs. ” ♦ Diaz photo “My concern is that it will look like the only people who can be student leaders are men,” she said. The office of UA athletic director Frank Broyles notified King a week prior to the ceremony that the queen would be escorted by Willett. King greeted Jones on the field with Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker and Chancellor Dan Ferritor. Meanwhile, the Razorback football team took on undefeated Auburn for the frosty Homecoming contest before 50,100 fans who flocked in from around the state for the weekend’s activities. Though the team opened the game with a by matt helmer strong drive, they eventually fell to the Tigers 31-21. Head coach Danny Ford praised both the team and the fans for their fighting spirit. “Our players tried hard,” Ford said, “and our fans hung in there on a cold day. I’m sorry it wasn’t a better experience.” 32 ♦ Student Life