Gearing Up for the TX/OU Game

October 3, 2011

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As we get closer to one of the biggest weekends of the year for Greek students at UT, everybody is dusting off their paintbrushes in anticipation of the UT vs. OU football game in Dallas. The Van Gogh’s of the student community are revealed through the long-standing University of Texas tradition of presenting your date with a fully-loaded, decorated cooler.  Stocked with all of his favorite drinks and goodies, girls paint and embellish soft and hard coolers alike in support of the Sooner’s demise.  Your basic hard-top cooler is the perfect canvas for this tradition, but if you’re hoping to preserve the magic for seasons to come, try Jon Hart’s softer version.  This Polar Bear cooler is another great option, available in two different sizes.

 

While Hobby Lobby is an obvious choice for art supplies, there are a couple of stores closer to West Campus. One option is the Art Store at the Co-Op, conveniently located on the drag. This often overlooked store is sympathetic to the UT student’s tailgating plight and offers discounts on paint pens leading up to the OU game.  Another option, within walking distance of Hardin House, is Asel’s Art Supply on MLK—hurry though, because supplies are running out fast!

 

 

Don’t fret, artistically challenged tailgaters: if you can provide the cooler, you can usually pawn off the decorating job to a fellow student for a few extra dollars.

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