This issue features a cover story on the history and tradition of Vintage Days, the annual spring festival that recently celebrated its 50th year on campus. Readers will learn the history behind the event and see throwback photos of some of the most fun and quirky traditions of yesteryear (think air guitar, tug-of-war, frog jumping and tricycle races). So grab the keys to your ’75 Mercury Cougar convertible, start the engine, pop in that Doobie Brothers 8-track and get ready to cruise down Memory Lane while taking a swig of nostalgia.

Also featured in this issue is a photo essay on campus fashion over the decades–dating back to the 1970s when Vintage Days began.

Fresno State Magazine takes an in-depth look at the music scene on campus over the decades, from the big-name and local bands who have performed at Vintage Days or other campus events to the mega stars who headline the Save Mart Center. Plus, learn about the many types of food vendors who serve Vintage Days crowds, including Jay’s Specialty Ice Cream, a business born out of a class project by alumna Janel Haas.

The Vintage Days theme continues with the heartfelt personal story of Shawna Blair, Fresno State’s coordinator of major events and staff development, who juggled health challenges while continuing to plan and execute Vintage Days in recent years.

This issue also shares some of the history and voices behind cultural activism on campus, including photos and personal anecdotes from alumni, faculty and staff.

In sports, Fresno State Magazine caught up with Pat Ogle, the longtime Bulldog Foundation fundraiser and former TV anchor who has had a front-row seat for the evolution of Fresno State athletics over the past 60 years. See what he says makes Fresno State so special to its fan base in this reader-friendly Q&A.