Spring Fever begins today and it is making students “Happy, Happy, Happy.”
This year’s theme “Hawk Dynasty” is based off of the hit A&E series “Duck Dynasty” which is filmed in West Monroe. This week students can let their redneck flag fly with a packed schedule of events fit for a duck calling king.
Michael Roboski, committee head for Spring Fever, said with the amount of attention this local family and company has received there was no better compliment than imitation.
“I thought it would be a fun and relatable theme for campus. This show is the highest rated show on A&E and one of the most popular programs across all networks,” Roboski said.
Free lunch and snacks are offered for students Monday through Thursday in the quad.
Monday we celebrate Earth day and that night will be the drive-in movie in the Grove showing “Identity Thief.”
Tuesday is novelty day in the quad where there will be a sweet tea dunking booth, hawk calls and mallards.
Come out in your best “Duck Dynasty” themed costume for prizes as there is a costume contest for the crowd.
First place receives a $300 gift card and second place receives a $150 gift card.
Wednesday is full of sweet tea (you can drink this tea) and crawfish.
Stop by the Quad to see fellow classmates chug sweet tea in a chugging contest and go cheer on the Warhawks as they play against Mississippi Valley State again and enjoy free crawfish.
Piece for Paint, Art Improv and Toms take over Thursday before the evenings’ events.
Redneck Olympics in Bayou Park features steel toe boot toss and much more. Anyone wanting to participate in any competitions throughout the week needs to sign up for a slot because spots are limited.
Oozeball begins Friday at 11 a.m. This year 31 Ambassadors chose the theme “The Dirty South” which ties in perfectly with the theme.
The day ends at the Monroe Civic Center where T-Pain will perform for a hopefully packed crowd.
Waka Flocka was originally scheduled to perform along with T-Pain, however Juaquin Malphurs (Waka Flocka) recently fired agent/manager and cancelled many college performances. Laura Knotts, director of student life, apologizes for the change but ensures a supremely talented replacement.
“Waka Flocka’s cancellation was out of our control, the addition of B. Smyth is one we are very excited about,” Knotts said.
Smyth is an up and coming performer whose single “Leggo” featuring 2 Chainz is out now. He has the same manager as Justin Timberlake and is known for great vocals and dance moves.
Saturday starts with a 5k with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Color Me Cured: A St. Jude 5k” begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Alumni Center. Students may run/walk or volunteer. Colored powder will be thrown at runners throughout the campus course.
Baseball and Sand Volleyball will continue throughout the day.
Sunday wraps Spring Fever week up as the baseball team plays South Alabama.
A complete schedule was given to the Duck Dynasty cast. It is not certain if they will come or not. The full schedule can be viewed at ulm.edu/springfever.
