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| Title | Houstonian, 2002 |
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| Date | 2002 |
| Description | This edition of the Houstonian, published by the students of the university in 2002, is the official yearbook of the University of Houston. |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | LD2281.H745 H6 v. 69 2002 |
| Original Item URL | http://library.uh.edu/record=b1158762~S11 |
| Digital Collection | Houstonian Yearbook Collection |
| Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/yearb |
| Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
| Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
| Use and Reproduction | In Copyright |
| File Name | index.cpd |
| Title | Student Life |
| File Name | yearb_2002_031.jpg |
| Transcript | Mmm, peanuts! A squirrel enjoys a handout from a passerby. Students enjoyed the opportunities to feed the squirrels, all the while wondering: do they ever eat, like, acorns and stuff? Photo by Kena Alvarado Just chillin, This squirrel sits on a bench — almost like a human! The squirrels often used different facilities on campus which were built for thei human occupants. Photo by Kena Alvarado Peek-a-boo! A squirrel looks out from its vantage point in a tree. The squirrels were not shy, and often stared down the students who watched them go about their lives. Photo by Kena Alvarado Hanging around A squirrel pauses as it plays in a tree. Many students caught themselves staring out the window at the squirrels' antics rather than listening to their 'professors lecture. u Photo by Kena Alvarado )tuclent Life Hi there! A squirrel looks up at the , camera. The campus squirrels did not seem to be afraid of cameras, people, rolling backpacks, or anything else people brought with them. Photo by Kena Alvarado M _UL- T 4* Hey, fest food! This squirrel examines a Wendys cup, possibly trying to figure out how to get it back to his tree. Finger foods were not the only snacks taken by the squirrels ~ they often set their sights on bigger prizes. Photo by Kena Alvarado Though the college experience was different for every student on campus, there was one aspect of UH life with which students, faculty, and alumni alike were very familiar: the squirrels. These cute, cuddly little denizens of the campus showed up wherever trees, bushes, or food was present. "The campus squirrels always seem so friendly. They'll eat Cheetos right from your hand," said fresh man university studies major Sasha Smith. The students enjoyed the opportunities to watch the little critters play and eat. Many students spoke of times when they had more fun looking out the window at the squirrel acrobatics than listening to their class lectures. It was also a sort of rite of passage for students to feed the fuzzy little Cheetos thieves - with or without the student's consent. The squirrels were notorious for following around any student carrying n , something that might resemble a meal, and taking any food that This squirrel understands the importance of protein in a balanced diet. The squir- ^mm^^m^mammaam^a^^^mmmmmmammm^^mm^^m^^^^^^^^ rels were often fed by people on campus, but clearly, if need be, they could fend for themselves. Photo by Kena Alvarado they could get their paws on. "They really like Corn Nuts," said sophomore music major Jennifer Welch. "Once a couple of squirrels raided a bag I had sitting next to me." These fearless creatures were sometimes an annoyance, but they were a fixture of the University scenery, and the campus would not have been the same without them. Story by Ashley Grubbs verywhere! I CO u u •I—1 CO CO o #paH s oquirreis \57 |