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Post by thedullhouse on May 16, 2006 7:28:36 GMT -5
LOOK AT THIS! BEVELATORS AND YOU GUYS ARE JOKING AROUND. IS THIS A PEACE BETWEEN FACTIONS? HAS CADDYSHACK AND BONAFIRE BROUGHT AN END TO THIS WAR?!?!?!
I like to hear your guys stories, tell me more about you guys burning stuff. Even though I wasn't there I do find it interesting to hear the funny stories from the past.
"We got a pool and a pond, a pond would be better for you" - Ty Webb
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Post by jim62 on May 16, 2006 9:12:55 GMT -5
The only thing I can remember us burning back in the "olden days" were the cigarettes we were all smoking.
The inside of the Armory during BB games looked like the "Smoke Bowl" was being played there.
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Post by MIKE MACALUSO on May 16, 2006 10:43:55 GMT -5
how about the old cow barn in back being torched during sbu's daze of rage ?
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Post by geo on May 16, 2006 10:58:28 GMT -5
I believe that the barns burning occurred during the 1970-1971 school year which was my second year at SBU. The fire was believed to have been an anti-war statement as the barns formerly housed the ROTC program (I think). The entire student body was called to the university center (Reilly Center now) in the middle of the night by President Father Reginald Redlon to discuss the incident, express concerns, and to higlight the importance of protecting our university and its facilities. More pleasant fires were often started "down by the river" back then on mild fall and spring nights. Bonfires, kegs, good music, and Bona kids having a good time. I don't remember them being known as Bonafires back then (1969-1973). For those interested in more fire/SBU stories, read this: web.sbu.edu/friedsam/archives/studentpages/buildings/Buildings/Lynch%20Hall.htm
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Post by cosmonautlaunchpad on May 16, 2006 11:04:38 GMT -5
I agree us Bevelators didn't start any tradition with fires. I think the cavemen have dibs on that. But I think we had a big part of the whole, "burn your couches and carpets instead of taking them home" movement. The amount of couches and rugs we burned in 2003 was unbelievable. A true sight. But I'm sure maybe this was done in the past as well.
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Post by jim62 on May 16, 2006 11:38:41 GMT -5
Cosmo:
Don't be so sure that furniture burning was done in the past. When I was there, nobody had their own furniture. All we had was BI furniture (Bona Issued).
Of course, back then less than 20% had their own vehicles also. And those vehicles had square wheels. Round ones hadn't been invented yet. <G>
And the uphill walk between Dev and DeLaRoche both ways was a tough one.
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Post by sbuSTUDent2005 on May 16, 2006 11:53:46 GMT -5
I agree us Bevelators didn't start any tradition with fires. I think the cavemen have dibs on that. But I think we had a big part of the whole, "burn your couches and carpets instead of taking them home" movement. The amount of couches and rugs we burned in 2003 was unbelievable. A true sight. But I'm sure maybe this was done in the past as well. The movement was revived for the 2005 Senior Week but it also left 2 students unable to walk at graduation. Not that they were physically unable to walk as if their legs had been broken, they just weren't invited to come. I don't believe this year's seniors particpated in any furniture burning though. The Rod Tucker Extravaganza may have replaced furniture burning as the Senior Week activity of choice. It's less dangerous, as much if not more fun, and everyone helped clean up afterwards leaving no reason for it not to happen next year as well. The only problem this year was that it ended 45 minutes after it was supposed to leaving some admins a little mad. It's still a great tradition to have and hopefully next year's seniors will carry on the great event once started by a wise man who you may know as "Geehoff." Long live the Rod Tucker Extravaganza!!!
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Post by cosmonautlaunchpad on May 16, 2006 12:13:35 GMT -5
Cosmo: Don't be so sure that furniture burning was done in the past. When I was there, nobody had their own furniture. All we had was BI furniture (Bona Issued). Of course, back then less than 20% had their own vehicles also. And those vehicles had square wheels. Round ones hadn't been invented yet. <G> And the uphill walk between Dev and DeLaRoche both ways was a tough one. I'm betting the Bona issued furniture of the past was still more comfortable than those Bona Issued couches that come with townhouses. Even drunk kids can't sleep on those.
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Post by keystone on May 16, 2006 12:56:19 GMT -5
I agree us Bevelators didn't start any tradition with fires. I think the cavemen have dibs on that. But I think we had a big part of the whole, "burn your couches and carpets instead of taking them home" movement. The amount of couches and rugs we burned in 2003 was unbelievable. A true sight. But I'm sure maybe this was done in the past as well. The movement was revived for the 2005 Senior Week but it also left 2 students unable to walk at graduation. Not that they were physically unable to walk as if their legs had been broken, they just weren't invited to come. I don't believe this year's seniors particpated in any furniture burning though. The Rod Tucker Extravaganza may have replaced furniture burning as the Senior Week activity of choice. It's less dangerous, as much if not more fun, and everyone helped clean up afterwards leaving no reason for it not to happen next year as well. The only problem this year was that it ended 45 minutes after it was supposed to leaving some admins a little mad. It's still a great tradition to have and hopefully next year's seniors will carry on the great event once started by a wise man who you may know as "Geehoff." Long live the Rod Tucker Extravaganza!!! Correct me if I am wrong but I heard the problem in 2005 was that someone lit up a couch close to one of the townhouses which is not only a bad idea for safety reasons but also because it would only be about 2 minutes before you are caught. Usually this takes place over the hill in front of old townhouses so it is out of sight unless you go down that hill. At least the successful ones I witnessed on 02' 03' and 06' were And it did take place this year as I witnessed it along with about 30- 40 others. Security did come in their golf carts but everyone saw them coming and made it back to the lawn of old town houses before they got there. Security just came over and checked id's gave a few warnings and then for some strange reason went into townhouse 12 and took all of the fire extinguishers and left with them. We never did figure out why they did that.
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Post by MIKE MACALUSO on May 16, 2006 13:10:38 GMT -5
geez, rumor had it that collins hall was a haven for non traditional lifestyle guys back then. i can remember working on the gooner squad with bill "butts" blonkoski, espo, rose and a beautiful red head named connie...they all had stories about collins and the goings on there !
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Post by MIKE MACALUSO on May 16, 2006 13:24:36 GMT -5
cont' sorry i accidentally hit the send button. i do recall hearing of show being sung around the campfire on weekends - kind of cutting edge at that time that sbu moved these boys off campus for their own safety. collins hall did become the hub of the southern tier alternative lifestyle crowd
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Post by DemBonnies on May 16, 2006 13:34:28 GMT -5
cont' sorry i accidentally hit the send button. i do recall hearing of show being sung around the campfire on weekends - kind of cutting edge at that time that sbu moved these boys off campus for their own safety. collins hall did become the hub of the southern tier alternative lifestyle crowd Club17-----------I know the Copenhagen---he didn't go to Sweden for a sex change---just to Denmark for business. Was a hockey player w/me back in the seventies...hey come to think of it he did wear a garter belt---oh never mind we all did!! Interesting take on Collins..I had not heard that...Ferdinand...can you expand on this thread?
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Post by jim62 on May 16, 2006 13:49:30 GMT -5
What/where is Collins Hall? On campus?
Never heard of it.
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Post by MIKE MACALUSO on May 16, 2006 13:49:53 GMT -5
show tunes and alternative lifestyles..sbu was ahead of the curve on this one...the admin recognized there was different behavior taking place within a certain segment of the male population and they took measures to segregate these boyz...kind of made them comfortable with their own. lots of hootin and hollerin and an occassional squeal was heard emanating from mighty collins hall. no wonder the finance prof was upset !
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Post by DemBonnies on May 16, 2006 13:58:40 GMT -5
lots of hootin and hollerin and an occassional squeal was heard emanating from mighty collins hall. You mean like Ned Beatty------------say it ain't so
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