Soggy spectacular: Despite persistent rainfall, a large crowd of alumni, students, and local residents turned out to see the Homecoming laser-and-fireworks show on Friday night at Schoellkopf Field. The event included a performance by the sodden but energetic Big Red Band and a field-goal kick by Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 that raised $1,000 for the United Way of Tompkins County. craig griffin