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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
COMMUNITY
Glow KU lights up homes, businesses
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
HANNAH SUNDERMEYER
husundermeyer@kansan.com
CASSIDY RITTER
critter@kansan.com
While it may not be the Christmas season just yet, Jayhawk colors can be seen adorning the outside of residences both on and off campus. "Glow KU" is one of the many Homecoming Week traditions celebrated by the University.
Sororities and fraternities team up to show their school spirit and celebrate homecoming, trying to successfully decorate their houses for Glow KU.
"First and foremost it takes a lot of work, and definitely involves cohesion between the groups along with getting things done together efficiently," said Hal McCoy, a homecoming chairmen from Wichita.
However, it is not only the Greek community who participates. Last year Scholarship Halls, the Dole Institute of Politics, the Black Student Union, the University Daily Kansan, and the School of Engineering all participated. This event is open to all homeowners and businesses within the Lawrence community.
"Rock Chalk" and conveys a strong sense of school spirit. The goal is to bring as much hype to the Lawrence community in celebration of homecoming.
Each team competes to have the best house - one that screams
"The lights can be holiday lights, blue or red light bulbs, spotlights or any form of light that emits red and/or blue," reads the KU Alumni page. "This event will take place during Homecoming Week, starting Sunday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 5, to show our lajvah spirit."
While Glow KU is just one aspect of Homecoming Week, it has quickly become one of the most popular and highly talked about events.
"Iimagining campus completely illuminated, I can see Glow KU really becoming a great addition to a special week," said Bryne Gonzales, Vice President of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity from Amarillo, Texas.
However, these seven days are truly about celebrating our Jayhawk pride, and passion for our community. Whether it is through decorating or simply exchanging a "Rock Chalk," with a fellow student, there really is no better place to be than the University of Kansas during Homecoming Week.
— edited by Lauren Armendariz
Homeowners, businasses and other organizations participated in Glow KU last year. Delta Delta Delta sorority paired with Sigma Alpha Epsilon to light up the night.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Students sing, dance their way through Jayhawk Jingles
DANI BRADY
dbrady@kansan.com
That time of year is upon us again - singing, dancing and celebrating the joy of being a Jayhawk. Each year during the week of homecoming, student groups participate in Jayhawk Jingles. A seven minute song and dance is performed by each group of eight to 20 students outside the Adams Alumni Center on Jayhawk Boulevard. This year revolves around the 2013 Homecoming theme, Jayhawks Around the World.
Working in conjunction with Food Fest, participants as well as attendees are provided with complimentary drinks and dessert during show time. Each attendee is offered three food tickets if they
Any student group participating in Homecoming can participate in Jayhawk Jingles. Performances are judged on appearance, group coordination, clearness, volume, costumes and cooperation. This event is in conjunction with Homecoming Food Fest.
Events and festivities like Jayhawk Jingles remain a part of the homecoming tradition each year, but have evolved immensely throughout the years. Originally called Jayhawk Follies, it was a talent show put on by individuals as well as groups of students. This year the Homecoming Steering Committee is working to promote creativity and enhance the entertainment factor.
great food and entertainment, while demonstrating pride in our school"
wish to eat from one of the vendors while watching entertaining performances.
Student groups will be judged on overall effect and audience appeal, group coordination and participation, clearness, volume, costumes and cooperation.
"In years past, each team would separately perform the Alma Mater, which to me felt too repetitive, Buchanan said. "So this year we are having all the participants perform it together at the end. Not only will this improve the entertainment
STEVE PUPPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Jayhawk Jingles is open to all student groups participating in homecoming. The friendly and creative competition allows students to win points toward homecoming while providing entertainment for all of those attending Food Fest.
"Jingles is a great event that truly gathers the KU community as a whole," said Abbey Buchanan, junior from Chaska, Minn., and Campus Outreach Co-Chair.
Food Fest and Jayhawk jingles brings everyone together for some
aspect, but it will show the unity we as Jayhawks possess in spite of the friendly competition."
Homecoming Food Fest feature
ing jayhawk Jingles will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., outside the Adams Alumni Center located at 1266 Oread Ave.,
across from the Kansas Union.
Edited by Kayla Overbey
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