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OPINION
| february 13, 2004
Editorial/Our View
Activities Abound
Campus groups present opportunities
for student participation during Homecoming week
There’s been a major push in the last few years to make UTA
a more traditional campus, and one of the most traditional things
about UTA is Homecoming.
Homecoming always includes lots of activities and, therefore, ways
to get involved and support the tradition. Although the university
doesn’t have a football team, there are many opportunities
for having fun and celebrating school spirit that students can take
advantage of. For instance, Saturday’s basketball game in
Texas Hall against Stephen F. Austin will be our first televised
home game. Wouldn’t it be great if the camera caught a large
crowd of people cheering on the UTA side, rather than the usual
few who go to the games? The men’s team just defeated the
No. 1-ranked team in the Southland Conference, so there is good
reason to cheer.
Further, what would Homecoming be without a king and queen? The
Homecoming king and queen are the traditional symbols of a long-standing
college tradition. The races for these two positions are not popularity
contests and should be respected. The king and queen represent the
university to the community and preside over all the Homecoming
functions, so the positions should not be taken lightly.
Students can also get involved through the many organizations on
campus. At least one organization will have a tailgate party before
the game Saturday and several will
participate in the Blue and White Fashion Show, which is Feb. 18
at noon in the Palo Duro Lounge. The fashion show is like Halloween
in February with members of these groups dressed in often outrageous
blue and white costumes, making the show a delight to participate
in. Since some students probably wouldn’t enjoy dressing up
and strutting their stuff on a runway in front of a crowd, simply
attending the event and cheering on the “models” is
a show of school spirit. The fashion show isn’t the only event
students can support; today’s pep rally and the Blue and White
Bash on Feb. 20. are both free and open to the public. With games,
entertainers, prizes and refreshments available, there’s just
no excuse not to go.
Homecoming is one of the university’s most visible traditions
and, in a step toward making UTA a more traditional campus, students
should get involved to keep the momentum going.
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Editorial
round-up
The issue:
Homecoming starts today and students should show their
support.
We suggest:
There are many ways to support Homecoming, including
attending the game and participating in events like
the Blue and White Fashion Show.
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