“Once upon a time”

For most college students, any activity outside of schoolwork is a difficult commitment, but when Student Activity Council’s Variety Show rolls around each spring, many devote time and energy to producing an intricate performance.

Hours of practice and rigorous training go into intense interpretations of fairy-tale stories, Dr. Seuss rhymes, Disney classics and original story lines.

All practices lead to one full day at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The show is not just about the performances but everything building up to it as well, said Matthew Parker, senior business administration major and SAC’s Variety Show chairman. […]