Posted on September 10, 2007
“When, I wake up in the morning, and the ‘larm gives out a warning, and I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time…”
During the week of Sept. 10-14 UPB presents “I love the ’90s” week. UPB will celebrate the ‘90s with Mr. Belding, “Independence Day” starring Will Smith, roller-skating and ultimate D-hall karaoke.
“We thought the ’90s, especially the later years, were relatable to the majority of students because most grew up in the ’90s,” Vice President of Campus Relations, junior, Katy Foucar-Szocki said. “So this week is a throw back to everything we did as kids in the ’90s, from food, to entertainment and past times.”
Kicking off the week is the film “Independence Day” starring the freshest prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith. The film will be played on the Quad at 9:30 p.m. at no cost. Also, “JMU LOVES the ’90s” T-shirts will be sold at all of the events during the week and on the Warren patio for $7.
On Tuesday afternoon, bring a “JMU LOVES the ’90s” or any T-shirt to the Festival Lawn to tie-dye. If arts and crafts are not a thrill, the 80 One Records’ band Electric Baby will cover some classic ’90s tunes. Make plans to eat dinner at D-Hall and perform a favorite ’90s tune at karaoke night. “MmmBop,” anyone?
At the NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) conference last spring some of the board members saw Dennis Hastomgs, “Mr. Belding,” there, according to Director of Film, senior Caitlin Hylinki. “He was our inspiration for the ’90s themed week.”
The best principal on television, “Saved by the Bell’s” very own Mr. Belding, will be dishing his behind-the-scenes scoop of the ’90s hit series on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in Wilson Hall. Tickets are on sale now for $3 for JMU students at the UniversityBox Office located on the third floor of Warren, $8 for the general public and $5 at the door. The doors open at 7p.m..
Sophomore Jillian Johnston is most excited about the roller skating event on Thursday night.
“As a kid growing up in the ’90s, roller skating was a must every Tuesday after school,” she said. “So I’m excited to play like a little kid again!”
Roll on over to Fun Zone Skating Center for “feel-like-a-kid-again” fun. There will be a shuttle from campus to the skating rink from 6:20 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.. The cost of admission and skate rental is $1. Wear a favorite ’90s outfit, whether it’s a pair of high-waisted Levi’s or a sleeveless flannel shirt because there is a chance to win free tickets to the Gym Class Heroes concert coming this October for the best dressed.
Prove to UPB that “JMU LOVES the ’90s” by attending one or, even better, all of the events on the week of Sept. 10-14 because it’s sure to be all that and a bag of chips!
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