Letter to the Editor

Quick E of the Day

“With all of this rain, I don’t even think God

supports a dry Veishea.”

Sophomore

Mechanical engineering

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“Don’t be bitter about dry Veishea — it’s still clothing optional!”

Junior

Environmental science

and Spanish

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“It is nice to see that the rain has finally washed the dead opossum from

College Creek.”

Sophomore

Animal science and

pre-veterinary medicine

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“Sometimes you have to grab life by the lips and yank as hard as you can.”

Freshman

Zoology

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“Two words:

Absolut Veishea”

Freshman

Pre-engineering

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“Who ever said college is the best time of your life apparently never had

my class!”

Freshman

Engineering

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“I am so glad Veishea is here, mainly because there are Pepsi products on campus.”

Junior

English education

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“Question: Why do so many of the whining editorials come from grad students in creative writing?”

Junior

Political science

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“Looking for ride to Iowa City. Need to leave Friday. Please call.”

Senior

Mechanical engineering

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“Here’s a quick spelling lesson (repeat several times): V-E-I-S-H-E-A.”

Senior

Mechanical engineering

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“If you can’t have fun without alcohol, you need to take a closer look

at yourself and your future.”

Senior

Hotel and restaurant management

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“Top 5 things overheard at Veishea ’98…

5. No sir, I’m not 21.

4. Jischke sucks!

3. I was just testing the light pole’s durability, officer.

2. Cops!!! Run!!!

1. Wow guys, I didn’t think a house could burn that fast.”

Junior

Agronomy

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“Veishea: Let’s save the riots until Saturday night so we can still party

on Friday night!”

Sophomore

Mathematics

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“This year’s Veishea theme should be ‘Ames in Flames.'”

Senior

Industrial engineering

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“Veishea laws were made to be broken…”

Sophomore

Political science

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“A special drink, just for Veishea ’98:

MARTINi JISCHKE (Dry)

1/3 oz Sprite

1 1/3 oz Gin

1/3 oz Dry Vermouth

1 Olive

Shaken, not stirred.”

Sophomore

Computer engineering

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“It is sad that so many of you are too immature to put down your beer for one weekend. GROW UP — it’s only 48 hours!”

Sophomore

Animal science

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“Veishea: largest law enforcement organized student oppression in the nation.”

Junior

Biology

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“Let the community know that a select few have promised to keep Veishea dry. The rest of us weren’t asked.”

Senior

Chemical engineering

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“Do you know how much money could be made if Jischke was in a dunking booth during Veishea? Enough to get a decent band!”

Sophomore

Computer science

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“Good luck to my fellow RAs on 24-hour duty this Veishea weekend. BEER PATROL COMING THROUGH!!!!!”

Junior

Apparel production

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“To all you 21-year-olds who can’t give up drinking for two days for the sake of a 76-year-old tradition — get over yourselves!”

Freshman

Pre-business

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