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

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University University Programs sponsored a wide range of events this year to satisfy the entertainment needs of the diverse student population at the UA. University Programs is here to provide entertain¬ ment for the campus so students will enjoy their college experience a little more, said Ryan Allen, president of University Programs. [University Programs] gives students the opportunities they might not normally have to see plays, Broadway musicals, big name come¬ dians and concerts. Some of the more popu¬ lar events this year includ¬ ed Redeye, an all-night party held in Arkansas Union, the Broadway musical Big and cabaret singer Dixie Carter. Many of these events were held in the Walton Arts Center due to the renovation of the union. University Programs also provided an opportunity for students to gain valuable leadership skills. University Programs members and volunteers included students with majors ranging from home eco¬ nomics to art to business, Allen said. We provide a lot of leadership experience which they will use in the future once they leave the university and get a job. University Programs also sponsored the movies that were shown in the Union Video Theater, the Mr. I Ier and Mrs. Him Pageant and performance by the Goo Goo Dolls and the I Iarlem Globetrotters in Barnhill Arena. Fve been to a lot of events sponsored by University Programs this year, freshman Daniel Andrews said. They give students the opportunity to relieve some stress and have a little fun. It was also a good way to meet people from other majors, people you wouldn ' t normally meet because you never have any classes with them. Volunteering for University Programs was also a great way to get involved in making a positive state¬ ment on campus, and have fun while doing it. I wanted to be involved and make a change on campus, Allen said. I was able to do that through University Programs. — Kate Shepard University Programs is here to provide entertainment for the campus so students will enjoy their college experience a little more. [University Programs] gives students the opportunities they might not normally have to see plays, Broadway musicals, big name comedians and concerts, yy — Ryan Allen President, University Programs University Programs ♦ 27

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Mrs. Him and M( Her smile for the camera after winning at the UP- sponsored event. photo by Claire Cosmos Sand canc j| es are f un make at Redeye, which is an event held in the spring by University Programs. photo by Traveler Staff Virtual rea jj t y was j ust one activity available to stu¬ dents at Redeye ' 99 in the Arkansas Union. photo by Lewis France 26 ♦ Campus Life

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Whether going to a Razorback game, watching a production at the UA Fine Arts Theater, shopping at the mall or “doing Dickson,” students had a myriad of options for time away from the pressures of studying and jobs. Senior Rebekah Huss said she and her friends tried to vary their activi¬ ties on the weekends. “First, I check out what shows are going to be at the Walton Arts Center, then, if there ' s any music going on. We try to go camping if the weather is nice,” she said. George’s, Joses, Powerhouse and US Pizza all offered live music outdoors when the weather was warm, and some lucked out when there was a table available on the balcony at the Brew Pub. As the weather cooled, students took it indoors. JRs Lightbulb Club was packed on Tuesday nights, emanating the sounds of students performing karaoke with their friends. Fridays were frequently spent shuf¬ fling between Happy Hour at Georges and Chesters to dance. Local bands like Ultra Suede and Be packed the Ballroom. Students played pool and foosball at Arts, Rogers Rec and the Dart Room when local bands were not playing. While many students liked to hit the clubs, some preferred to hang out at home with friends or pur¬ sue tamer activities like “getting mailed” or going to the movies. “My friends usually come to me,” said Senior Stephanie Funk. “There are parties at First, I check out what shows are going to be at the Walton Arts Center, then, if there ' s any music going on. — Rebekah Huss Senior my house end,” she every week- laughed, “I never go anywhere.” Common Grounds was a popular place to meet friends for coffee or to listen to some music or poetry readings, and Sunday brunch at The Grill or Uncle Gaylords was a ritual for many. The Razorbacks always caused lots of excitement whether they played in Fayetteville or Little Rock, and parents frequently came to town to be with their kids and cheer the Hogs. A junior, R usty Jackson, said “Little Rock games are real fun because of the tailgate parties on the golf course. It’s also good to go to somebody’s house and have a pregame party.” For those students who preferred more physical pursuits, the hills of Northwest Arkansas provided ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. — Claire Cosmos 28 ♦ Campus Life