April 6, 2005

Tradition: University revs up for spring

Wayne State University will celebrate the passage of winter with its 22nd annual Groundhog Day-like tradition with a funeral for Ol\' Man Winter starting at 11:30 a.m. Led by the \"Monster Truck Hearse\" and Jay Towers from WDRQ\'s \"Jay and Rachael Show,\" the procession will include a burial march starting at Einstein Bros Bagels outside the North Residence Hall. Marchers, including students, employees and the community, will bury winter and welcome spring outside the circa 1890 Saloon. Those attending will receive commemorative T-shirts, coupons, hot chocolate and more.

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