GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 28, ISSUE 2 15
The First Look
The Straws That Stir The Drink
What brings Mackey Arena to life? Purdue's
energetic student section, a feature of the
arena since the building was dedicated
50 years ago. Here, Paint Crew president
Michael Wood (wearing eye black, center)
and his crewmates cheer the Boilermakers to
victory over Wisconsin in January.
