Student organizations have shown their school spirit by competing in traditional homecoming contests this week such as window painting on Campus Corner and sidewalk chalking in front of Bizzell Memorial Library.



Like this year's theme, "Everything's Gone Pop," the remaining events leading up to Saturday's homecoming game differ from previous, more traditional years.



SOONERALLY is at 7 p.m. today at Lloyd Noble Center. This year's event, which is free, will feature a stand-up routine by comedian Pauly Shore and performances by Cary Brothers and Benji Harris & Thief.



Angela Hurd, vice chairwoman of publicity for Campus Activities Council and public affairs and administration senior, said that in previous years, the event has featured performances by student organization dance teams and the men's and women's basketball teams in a slam-dunk contest called Baseline Bash. Hurd said she thinks the additional entertainment will create a more spirited atmosphere.



Four teams qualified to perform their dance at the SOONERALLY: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi Omega and Brothers Under Christ; Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Chi, Pi Kappa Phi and Omega Psi Phi; Chi Omega and Sigma Alpha Epsilon; and the Black Student Association.



Shanel Norwood, elementary education senior and member of Black Student Association, said she is looking forward to performing at SOONERALLY because it is a chance to show how hard her team has worked.



"This whole experience has been so fun," Norwood said. "We came together to work for something and now we get to show that off."



Robbie Moseley, CAC homecoming chairman and international business junior, said he thinks the revamped pep rally will attract a more diverse crowd. He said the pep rally deviates from tradition.



"We are doing different things that have never been done before," Moseley said. "There's nothing traditional about it. It's loud and out there: much like pop culture."



The floats that student organizations have been perfecting all week will be showcased at 3 p.m. Saturday in the annual homecoming parade on Boyd Street.



Elizabeth Simpson, CAC parade chair and history sophomore, said this year CAC has seen an increase in the number of student organizations involved in homecoming activities. She said she thinks the parade is a chance for the students to represent themselves while coming together to enjoy school spirit.



"The theme allows us to take ownership of our generation's culture, which is pop culture," Simpson said. "The parade is an opportunity for all different aspects of our culture to be represented."



Kate Helbing, Delta Gamma member and advertising sophomore, said she enjoyed this homecoming week more than in previous years. She said the theme allowed for a more creative and diverse experience that has enabled her to meet people from other organizations, which contributes to a more school-spirited atmosphere.



"I can't wait to see the hard work of all of the organizations during the parade," Helbing said. "It will be interesting to how each group defines pop culture."



The buzz created throughout the week will help pump up the OU football team as it takes on the Baylor University Bears at 6 p.m. Saturday.



Moseley said number of students who have participated in homecoming events has been "outrageous" and said he encourages them to continue to show support tonight and Saturday for such a strong OU tradition.
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