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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006
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A "How To" for Your Homecoming Weekend
BY JILLIAN GARRETT
Here it is, your "what to do, where to go, and how to yell guide" for the crimson-and-blue weekend. Live it up by participating in everything from parade perusing to tailgating for the few days you shouldn't have to worry about class and homework.
Like leaves on a tree, so be your Hawk T-shirt on your back. Friday, grab your favorite KU shirt and sport it around campus for the Crimson and blue spirit day. An incentive for sporting your school spirit will be sitting on Wesco Beach between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Here's a hint: free stuff.
For your Friday night, go easy. Saturday will be full of excitement. But if you are looking to let loose, why not get down at the Get Downtown Concert at 6 p.m.
If you've survived your Friday
night, journey up to Jayhawk Boulevard on Saturday and watch the floats pass to the Chi Omega Fountain.
"People should be sure to attend the parade," Jake Kenyon, Atchison senior, said. "It's a great representation of the support the Lawrence community has for KU." And Jake knows. He's in his second year of being on the Homecoming Committee. "It's rewarding because we finally get to see all of our planning put into action," he said.
After the parade, head over to Memorial Stadium and start off your game day in style. Tailgate with all the pros. Eat something grilled and drink something brewed while you patiently wait for the Jayhawks to take the field later that night.
Once you get into the game, you're going to need the essential cheers stored in the back of your mind. To start off, you'll do
the Crimson and Blue song, followed by the Rock Chalk Chant. Be sure to be loud and lively, especially on the cheers that you love.
"To be stereotypical, waving the wheat is a favorite," Mallory Farkas, Olathe freshman, said.
Although all the events taking place this weekend will be a blast, it won't matter what you do. It won't even matter if the football team wins. All that counts is that you show your school spirit and let everyone know you're proud to be a Jayhawk. So go ahead, paint your face crimson and give yourself a reason to be obnoxious.
Kansan correspondent writer Jillian Garrett can be contacted at editor@kansan.com.
Edited by Derek Korte
Homecoming
GAME DAY DIARY
Where will YOU be on game day? These students share their plans for the big Homecoming day.
BY LINDSEY PARKER
11 a.m. Gametime, KU vs.Texas A&M
what's on YOUR game day agenda
Paul Hefferon
junior from Overland Park, cross country/ track athlete
Allie Hastings
freshman from Littleton, Colo., member of Chi Omega sorority
Wake up, eat breakfast and drink coffee, and prepare for a fun-filled Homecoming day
8 a.m. Pancake breakfast — slam as many pancakes down my throat as possible
Go for annual Homecoming run by the parade
9 a.m. Skip to the Homecoming parade and cheer for the Chi Omega/SAE float
Go to the Pancake Breakfast — sooo good!
10 a.m. Pre-game tailgate — prepare myself mentally for the big game
Stroll into stadium, ready for a Jayhawk victory
11 a.m. Scream, twist and shout at the game!
Enjoy some sweet halftime marching band action
noon Dodge halftime traffic to wait in long lines for the restroom
Eat some nachos and start the wave
1 p.m. Cheer the Jayhawks to a victory and wave the wheat
Celebrate a victory! Maybe throw goal posts into Potter Lake? (haha, just kidding)
2 p.m. Go out to post-game tailgate; it's always better after the game
Go to Burger King and name myself Homecoming King; wear crown around for the rest of the day
3 p.m. Trudge up 11th street hill to Corbin to freshen up for a night out
Dinner with friends
6 p.m. Practice dance moves to Justin Timberlake
Go find some sweet entertainment downtown to celebrate (ice cream is a must)
7 p.m. Eat dinner at El Mezcal. Mmmm!
Go where the wind blows me!
8 p.m. Party — for Homecoming's sake!
Pinnacle Career Institute
8-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast,
Stauffer-Flint lawn
1601 W.23rd St.Suite 200
785-841-3210
9 a.m. Homecoming Parade Jayhawk Boulevard
Lay my head to rest after the best Homecoming ever!
mid- night Party (continued...)
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