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Bummobile favors Hobo Day

Oct 15, 2012

Bummobile favors Hobo Day

I was born as a Model T Ford in 1912 right out of Henry Ford’s factory … Continue Reading Bummobile favors Hobo Day

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Parade perspectives

Oct 15, 2012

Parade perspectives

Whether a spectator or a spectacle, there’s no such thing as a bad Hobo Day. Continue Reading Parade perspectives

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Songs, prayers, parades and touchdowns

Oct 15, 2012

Songs, prayers, parades and touchdowns

Members of the 100 Years of Hobo Day Committee offer their memories. Continue Reading Songs, prayers, parades and touchdowns

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Dirty Lil

Oct 15, 2012

Dirty Lil

From ‘Garbage Hill’ to the Bummobile, Dirty Lil evolves Dirty Lil, dressed in ragged hippie hobo wear, became a part of the Hobo Day tradition in 1976. Thirty-five years after Weary Wil came to life, a partner joined him for the Hobo Day hoopla. Each year the Hobo Day committee chooses an SDSU alumnus to… Continue Reading Dirty Lil

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Kangaroo Court

Oct 15, 2012

Kangaroo Court

Organized by Blue Key honor service fraternity, Kangaroo Court was a lighthearted means of enforcing college Hobo Week traditions. Continue Reading Kangaroo Court

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Weary Wil

Oct 15, 2012

Weary Wil

Walt Conahan, 1941 Collegian editor, brought Weary Wil to life. Continue Reading Weary Wil

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Pharmacy Float 1934

Oct 15, 2012

Pharmacy Float 1934

The College of Pharmacy’s 1934 Hobo Day Parade float. Continue Reading Pharmacy Float 1934

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A win for the recordbooks

Oct 15, 2012

A win for the recordbooks

1985 Hobo Day victory over No. 1-ranked USD still ranks as one of fans’ top games. Continue Reading A win for the recordbooks

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Hobo Week Events

Oct 15, 2012

Hobo Week Events

The week leading up to Hobo Day is packed with hobo-themed events. Continue Reading Hobo Week Events

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Morrill Act turns 150

Jun 29, 2012

Morrill Act turns 150

In this issue of STATE Magazine we recognize the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act. Continue Reading Morrill Act turns 150

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