ABOVE: Southeast Missouri State University students take in the view from a hot-air balloon tethered above Southeast's band practice field Tuesday in Cape Girardeau. BELOW: Southeast student Marissa Davis reacts as pilot Tony Sandlin lights the burner while landing the hot air balloon. BOTTOM: Southeast students watch as classmates take flight. Free five-minute balloon rides were available from the Student Activities Council for students as part of Spring Fling Week.
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