University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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(-ti ' er-iv - Stutionts twist precariously is they forget the prcvuresof lollejje life. 22,000 Jam at the Union Throughout the spacious Union, 22,000 people crammed, jammed and slammed together to get their dollars ' worth out of the second annual Friday Gras, September 7. To keep such a gigantic thirst quenched, the Union poured out $17,000 worth of alco- hol into the dry crowd ' s glasses. Quart beers and Hurricanes blew some people away while others fought their way in and out of packed rooms in search of life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness . . . and air. Resembling a Who concert, people pushed and shoved as courte- ously as possible through the unexpectedly large crowd trying to escape the packed ground floor. The festival, inspired by New Orleans ' Mardi Gras, combined the fun of water bal- loon tossing, turtle racing and marathon bowling with contests of Name That Tune, Roommate Game, Dating Game, and the New Orleans Spelling Contest of obscure Cajun words. After the claustrophobic event, the lubri- cated crowd flowed pale, drawn and drunk out of the Union leaving it $35,676 richer. Cikmj Rodman in the Texas Union Ballroom during Hrulay (iras to await the arrival of The Krayolas Fncby Gm

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With only minutes 10 go. Les Waldeski. Clay Rogers and Jared Shumate anticipate relief while they endure their self -inflicted torturr SOME LIKE IT HOT! f IJK guitan jalapenm Que tanto? A group of jalapeno eaters gathered at Scholz ' s Beer Garten on September 8 to com- pete for a case of beer and $50 in the 7th annual Jalapeno Eating Contest. The event was split into two contests: women stuffed their faces with jalapenos for one-half hour, and men gorged themselves for a full hour. Upon entering the contest, participants had to abide by the following rules: 1) only jalapenos could be eaten; no other food was allowed. 2) no drinks were allowed. 3) cigarette smoking was allowed. 4) one tray of ten jalapenos had to be fin- ished before another tray was started. 5) iced towcjs were allowed. 6) a contestant had to start over again if he or she became ill. Enduring an intense burning sensation, bold people with bold stomachs gobbled up the fiery, pickled, green vegetables. In the women ' s division, Darlenc West consumed 48 jalapenos in 30 minutes and took first place honors. With only winning on his mind, Jared Shumate out-ate his competition and received the first prize for the men ' s con- test. The second place winner. Clay Rogers, did not have as strong a stomach as Waldeski and ended up with most of his hour ' s worth of jalapenos in front of him. Gloria Rodrrun Rames kindling her stomach. Darlene West agoni es over the thought of another pepper 1 Icy cold towels reward West after being named champion of the women ' s division

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Various Ingredients Add SPICE to Chilympiad . - Anticipating a seasoned victory in the chili competition, Larry Rogers mixes up a saucy batch of his specialty concoction, Firehousc Chili 28 Chilympiad