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If there is a shortage of burnt orange body paint in Austin, it may have been due to the Hellraisers. True to their name, the Hellraisers coat themselves in burnt orange before every sporting event, and well, raise hell before, during and after the event.

When the Hellraisers walk into the venue of any event, they announce their arrival by singing “The Eyes of Texas” as loud as they can, usually followed by the “Texas Fight” chant. During the event, Hellraisers, thrust their smaller members in the air, yell as loud as possible and never let other members sit down during the game. After the game, win or lose, the Hellraisers chant “Texas” and “Fight!” three times, then yell the other school’s name, followed by “sucks!” twice, then finally yell “Hellraisers” and “Drink” to finish.

The Hellraisers can be found in the “front row seats at every sport, including football,” said Michael Urbano, vice president of the group.

“Being on ESPN is pretty common for us.”Consisting of only thirty members, the group is always looking for new

recruits who are committed, spirited, have a sense of humor, and bleed burnt orange. In addition, “the hate for OU and the entire state of Oklahoma is a must,” said Urbano, a senior public relations major.

The organization has many traditions, all focused around promoting school spirit. Before every home game, members walk together to Roberts Hill, and then sprint down the hill yelling at the top of their lungs. At every Hellraiser function, no matter where they are, when the clock strikes midnight, they all sing “The Eyes of Texas.”

This year’s group, although it dealt with a disappointing football season, still kept their traditions going. “The rookies this year have done a tremendous job sticking with [them] and being proud to be Longhorns after the awful football season we had,” said Guillermo Martinez, the financial vice president and junior history major. Better luck next year, Longhorns!

story by Sydney Ballard

Climbing one last steep hill, seniors Taylor Yong and Arvin Akhavan push

to the end of a tiring 100 mile day into Farmington, NM. Photo courtesy of

Kathryn Flowers

Climbing one last steep hill, seniors Taylor Yong and Arvin Akhavan push to the end of a tiring 100 mile day into Farmington, NM. Photo courtesy of Kathryn Flowers

Climbing one last steep hill, seniors Taylor Yong and Arvin Akhavan push to the end of a tiring 100 mile day into Farmington, NM. Photo courtesy of Kathryn Flowers

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