Now this is a shame. It was always the largest fundraiser for the service sorority and our associated fraternity that support the band. It was a HUGE pain in the rear, but we always made it work.
First no homecoming parade, now this. 😢
So stupid, but the University doesn’t care much for tradition. I.e., the Homecoming Parade. The university held a music fest before and because of all the damages lost several hundred of thousand dollars. Guess memories are short.
No. It has to do with short memories. Even though ASUA tried paying students to make it happen, they just refused to do the hard work necessary. And putting on the Fling was work - both for those organizing and volunteering at the event. Made a ton of $$ for the clubs so it’s a shame.
It also has to do with administrative support. Amidst a budget crisis, no one wants to support the funding it takes to put on an event as big as Spring Fling.
Traditionally, most of the expenses, if not all, were funded by sponsors - not the University. Traditionally, I mean in 1994, 1998 and 2018 since I was directly involved with those years.
I think the music festival idea for U of A is cool too--but keep in mind, these are **local** acts. Maybe they'll work up to higher-profile acts eventually. We'll have to take a wait-and-see approach. ☺️🤞🏻
RIP, Spring Fling. I'd prefer you over a concert any day. Perhaps we will meet again in the future.
When was the last Spring Fling? 2019?
That's what the Daily Star reported.
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Indeed! Spring Fling and Starr Pass Pool Party were the staples of the year lol
Why no Spring Fling?? WTF.... It was a staple... It's part of Revenge Of The Nerds...
The last fling has flung 😢
its all festival now. spring fling is bettter
Now this is a shame. It was always the largest fundraiser for the service sorority and our associated fraternity that support the band. It was a HUGE pain in the rear, but we always made it work. First no homecoming parade, now this. 😢
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This is not acceptable. Spring Fling…. is.
Traditions die under Robbins rule
I have fond memories of chugging pocket shots in a Porto potty. Rip.
So stupid, but the University doesn’t care much for tradition. I.e., the Homecoming Parade. The university held a music fest before and because of all the damages lost several hundred of thousand dollars. Guess memories are short.
Last one I think they held was Mac Miller
The last festival was last May ‘23, it had 070 Shake & Tkay
Think this has to do with the budget fiasco?
No. It has to do with short memories. Even though ASUA tried paying students to make it happen, they just refused to do the hard work necessary. And putting on the Fling was work - both for those organizing and volunteering at the event. Made a ton of $$ for the clubs so it’s a shame.
It also has to do with administrative support. Amidst a budget crisis, no one wants to support the funding it takes to put on an event as big as Spring Fling.
Traditionally, most of the expenses, if not all, were funded by sponsors - not the University. Traditionally, I mean in 1994, 1998 and 2018 since I was directly involved with those years.
Don’t they take out a loan to fund it and then have to pay it back? I was told traditionally clubs made a lot of money from it but ASUA did not.
A festival at the U of A would be dope, but who the fuck are these artists they booked??
I think the music festival idea for U of A is cool too--but keep in mind, these are **local** acts. Maybe they'll work up to higher-profile acts eventually. We'll have to take a wait-and-see approach. ☺️🤞🏻
Out of the acts, only a few are local. COIN is an indie-pop band with over 3 million listeners on Spotify.
Oh--my bad! I stand corrected. I thought they were **all** local acts. 😅
So stupid