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Release
It's Official: UAlbany's
Pillow Fight Breaks World Record
Contact:
Catherine Herman (518) 437-4980
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 9, 2005) - The University
at Albany today learned from authorities at
Guinness World Records that its students, faculty,
and staff now hold the record for the world's
largest pillow fight.
A total of 3,648 pillow pugilists entered
into the feathered fray in an event staged
on the University's front lawn on April 17,
2005, beating the previous record of 2,773
held by the Lands' End company. The massive
UAlbany crowd of cushion crushing college kids
pummeled each other for a full minute.
"It was a great day for the University," said
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Christine Bouchard. "It was a signature
event for a day of abundant school pride and
spirit."
The event was held as part of the University's
Fountain Day, the annual rite of spring when
the main fountain on the campus podium is turned
on for the season. The pillows, which were
distributed by the University per Guinness
World Record regulations, were donated to charities
after the epic battle.
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