Marking the beginning of the fall semester, Slayter Slammer rocked campus from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Each year, thousands of students rushed Slayter Hill for a Saturday afternoon of performances by well-known musical acts, including Henry Lee Summer, the BoDeans, the Pretenders, and Matchbox 20, as well as local favorites.

Triangle Fraternity collaborated with a variety of other Greek chapters to sponsor the free concerts. Organizers designed and sold T-shirts to help offset costs, and a portion of the proceeds was donated to charities. Slayter Slammer was held during the heat of the day and spanned several hours, so the concert committee was able to raise additional funds by selling soft drinks, ice cream, and pizza from former campus standby Garcia’s. The event captured the attention of the student body, and coordinators sometimes used the opportunity to provide services such as voter registration to attendees.

Slayter Slammer experienced a few hiccups during its run. In 1989, the concert was delayed two hours because the sound system was sent to the wrong university; two concerts were canceled due to poor planning. Although the back-to-school tradition eventually fizzled out, Slayter Hill remains a popular venue for student concerts.