Question: What was the name of the precursor to Thurtene Carnival (which will take place this weekend, April 15-17, in front of Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus)?
A) St. Louis Children’s Festival B) Univee Surkuss C) Carnaval Université D) Twelve
Answer: B) The first student-run carnival, Univee Surkuss, was held in May 1907. General admission was 10 cents, sideshows were a nickel, and proceeds were donated to the Athletic Association. (The Thurtene honorary group began sponsoring the carnival in the 1930s.)
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