UMSL has a huge multicultural base and we wanted to incorporate not just the traditional homecoming theme of stars and the moon, we wanted something kind of different this year.

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I think the big thing is that homecoming is one of the few events that bring all the organizations together and more people wanted to see that happen earlier in the year and see more of a campus unity instead of waiting until spring.

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There were a lot of people that wanted to watch [powder puff] but not a lot of people who wanted to do it. We wanted something more comfortable that you didn't need a lot of people participating in but everyone can come and enjoy the atmosphere.

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