April 6, 2006

WSU lays winter to rest

The celebration of a send-off to 'Old Man Winter' on Wayne State University's campus is described in a story that highlights WSU's 23-year tradition. About 75 students accompanied Winter - portrayed by student Ray Staroscik of Dearborn Heights - to the Circa 1890 Saloon following a funeral procession across campus, a Harley-Davidson hearse and a Dixieland band. "It's freezing," said Heidi Wagner, a 28-year-old Wayne State senior from Windsor. "This was a fine way to end winter," she said, "if it's ending." A photo of the funeral procession is included.

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