A Great Stress Reliever

Not everyL Ustudentwithathleticabilitycanbeonone ofthe collegiate teams. That's where intramuralsportscomein.

Intramuralsports existtoprovidea way for students to stay "brushedup" ontheir athletic skills.

The programoffers severaldifferentkinds of sports,including basketball, football, volleyball, soccerand tennis.

"It's agreatstress reliever," senior participant Amy Covert said. "You canhave fun andget to know new people atthe sametime."

The staff tries toruntheprogramas professionallyaspossible. Intramural supervisorsoverseethe events, while the teamssupplyreferees.

"We tryto caterto thestudent'sneedsby workingaroundtheir schedules,"Assistant DirectorSam Skelton said."We arealways seekingnewways to improvethe program by taking the student'ssuggestions andputtingtheminto practice."

Withthe additionofthe sandpit volleyballcourts atDavid'sPlace,intramural sportsofferedsandpit volleyball for the first time.

Sometimes intramuralteamscompeteintournaments against other schools.

In 1992 anall-starflag footballteamcompetedin a tournament in North Carolina.

Intramural sports representanimportantpart ofstudent lifeat LU,offeringachance forevery studenttobeinvolved.

By Becky Griggs

a word ofprayer before the game begins

The pass intended forjunior Matt Wintersis surprisingly picked-off during an intramural flag-football game.

The LUmascot soarstonew heightsinthe "BirdMount." The Eaglesolicits humor and isa thrivingforceatevery game.

Teamwork is essential when executing difficultstunts like the basket-toss. Cheerleadersarefreguentlythrownas much as20ft. intotheair by theirpartners.

Fornew routines tobe effective,cheerleaders oftenwork several weeks perfecting them. Preparing forMidnite Madness areLoui Hrebarand LarkAlloway,