The Rock, UT Campus

UT’s makeshift billboard known simply as “The Rock” has found a new home. The huge boulder that sat for decades on campus at the corner of Volunteer and Temple made the journey all the way across the intersection to its new resting spot at, er…., well, Volunteer and Temple, in front of the music building. I never painted the rock but used to enjoy the art and comments during my time there as a student. The only difference I can foresee is the loss of a prime tailgating spot near the music building. We used to set up HQ there back in the days when our out-of-town alumni would come back for homecoming and have tons of fun. Heckling the b-squad cheerleaders, setting up a full bar, tossing the football, dropping trou causing mothers to shield their children’s eyes – these are all things that will be interrupted (but not ceased) by moving The Rock to its new home. Here’s to celebrating The Rock for many decades to come, cheers.

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(the rear)