By: Erik Cudd

Erik Cudd
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:48:27 +0000

“A 1950 Lantern article shows that then-football coach Wesley Fesler was upset by the lack of spirit among tOSU students and asked students to attend a final pep rally before the Michigan game. There was a torchlight parade led by the TBDBITL throughout the campus area in order to bring the students to the rally.

A 1953 Lantern article states that the May Week “kick-off” rally took place in Mirror Lake Hollow and was preceded by a march through the University District, led by none other than the band.”

We should bring this tradition back. Sounds like a great pep rally, and could be an awesome leadup to the Lake Jump! Hey Lantern, how about an article outlining this history of the traditions from the past which has led to the present day chaos that is the Mirror Lake Jump! I for one would go watch if there was still a parade led by TBDBITL!

Just a thought!

GO BUCKS!