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The University Echo An Independent Student Newspaper Serving the University Community Since 19()6 ~1£ Volume tissue 10 The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Friday, October 29, 1982 I y*RR*WH;. iffett plays Arena, p. 3 • 1 * iHry Woeks/The Echo News 2 The Echo/October 29, 1982 5000 attend Buffett show full of surprises By Pete Link Echo Feature Writer Someone once asked Jimmy Buffett where "Margaritaville," "Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Stage," co-written by Mr. Loggins. This song is brand Margaritaville is. He replied, "Anywhere you want it to Latitudes," and "Cheeseburger in Paradise." new, having been performed publicly only once before be, buddy," and then suggested the bottom of a No Buffett concert would be complete without a by the Reefers, and is slated to appear on an upcoming Cuervo bottle as a strong possibility. Last Saturday, it few surprises. The Carribean Crooner is notorious for album. A final surprise presented by Buffett and the was in Chattanooga (as well as at the bottom of many changing song lyrics for concert performances, and in band, who usually don't cover other artists' tunes, was Cuervo bottles) as the "Son of a Son of a Sailor" this' show, he lived up to his reputation. In his rendition their first encore, Van Morrison's "Brown-Eyed Girl." performed in the UTC Arena. of the timeless beer hall tune "Why Don't We Get Although Buffett didn't seem to get into the show as Buffett and the Coral Reefers put on a fine show, Drunk and Screw," Buffett changed one verse to much as he does when he plays a city like Miami, playing for over two hours. They concentrated mostly suggest smoking over drinking as an alternative form where he is more in his element, the fact that the on newer songs but did throw in a few oldies such as of foreplay. In his famous song/story "God's Own applause, cheering, and foot-stomping didn't stop "Come Monday" and "A Pirate Looks at Forty." The Drunk," Buffett recited the 10 official stages of until the group had done three encores indicates what group played five songs from their latest album drunkenness, the last three being "Invisible," "Bullet a fine, fun show it was. Somewhere Over China, including "Where's the proof," and "God's own drunk and a fearless man." Before saying good night, Mr. Buffett promised that Party" and the love ballad "Steamer" in which Miss Another surprise was the appearance of David it wouldn't be as long before he plays Chattanooga Deborah McColl displays her fine vocal talents. Other Loggins to sing backing vocals in the group's again as it was between the last two shows. Let's hope crowd favorites which rounded out the show were performance of an excellent ballad, "Stage After he keeps his promise. Jimmy Buffett in concert. Mike Craig/The Echo "An Arena, not a concert hall" Arena acoustics improved By Mary Mahoney Echo News Editor The acoustics in the arena during the Jimmy Buffett half the size of the Arena. That is not a fair sound to the top unless a suspended system is used, concert were "vastly improved" from the Kenny comparison, he said. he explained, such as the ones used in the Kenny Rogers concert, said Rich Lindeman, Assistant Another contributing factor in the success of the Rogers and Barry Manilow shows. Director of the Arena, who attended both concerts. Buffett concert, Yerger noted, was that both Jimmy "You can only go so far with acoustics in a room this The people who have complained, he felt, "were just Buffett and his sound crew knew of the acoustical big," Yerger said, "and I firmly believe that ours are no complaining to be complaining," and to see how far problem and entered the show "with a feeling of being better or worse than 90 percent of the arenas in the they could push the box office for refunds. able to handle it." They were able to arrange the country." Mickey Yerger, Director of the Arena, said that speakers to work around any potential problem. Also, Yerger continued to say that the UTC Arena is people also complained because they had too high Yerger added, the crowd was "beautifully currently on a level average to that in the rest of the expectations. He explained that people came to the responsive." They were for the most part "die-hard arenas in the country. When all the acoustical work is Kenny Rogers concert and could not hear. Then they Buffett fans," he continued, and entered the arena finished, he added, the Roundhouse will be better than heard that acoustical panelings were being installed, expecting a good show, not problems. most. He said he felt that the sound must be Yerger continued, so they expected concert hall One problem with the acoustics in the arena, overcompensated for because there has been so quality sound. "Anyone expecting concert hall Lindeman explained, is because of the arena's great much talk about it. acoustics in a room this size will be disappointed," he height. It is eight stories from the floor to the beams, The Roundhouse's own system served adequately continued. Yerger added that people tend to compare and ten to the ceiling, he noted. This creates a when it was used for the first time during the the sound to that of the Tivoli Theater, which is a problem, he said, because most sound systems are set exhibition basketball game Monday night, Yerger concert hall, or the Memorial Auditorium, which is up to project sound horizontally. It is difficult to get the noted. The Echo/October 29, 1982 3 Maximum oil 2 delegates SGA debates TISL, votes yes By Kimberly Ryan Special to the Echo Whether to cast a yea or nay vote for UTC's main question in the Oct. 26 meeting of the Student task. Senator John Shuster argued, "TISL is a good participation in the 1982-83 session of TISL, the Government Association. Lengthy debate arose over thing, but not to the extent of providing an educational Tennessee Inter-Collegiate State Legislature, was the the matter and lasted an hour and a half into the service for a smattering of students. We can't dish out meeting. this kind of money to further people's own education, Prefacing the debate, SGA President Charlie Grant we need to send people who are uninvolved and will bring remarked, "I am a little concerned with this expenditure. information back to campus." There have been few applicants who are really After a lengthy discussion, the Senate passed East's involved with organizations on campus and with the motion by a vote of 1111. school." Grant added, "I am wary of sending a handful In conjunction with the previous bill, East proposed of people strictly for an educational experience in its that a maximum sum of $514.80 be appropriated for own right. We need to send students who will bring accommodations and a meal allowance for the back valuable information and ideas not only for then delegates while at TISL. own benefit but also for the benefit of the school." This amount would cover the cost for three rooms Grant also stated that TISL is a "worthwhile event" tor three nights at $40 per night plus a $10.80 room and that he would abide by the Senate's decision on tax. It would also allow each delegate a $3 per day this matter. meal subsidy. McCall offered an amendment to the bill SGA Treasurer Brad East proposed that a which would lower the total appropriation to $370.80 maximum sum of $255 be appropriated for dues and hy eliminating the meal allowance. Following passage delegate fees for the 1982 83 membership of TISL. of this amendment, the revised motion passed by a Ths school dues are $135 and the fee per delegate is vote of 10 30. Accordingly, TISL delegates will pay for $10, with UTC sending a maximum of 12 delegates transportation and meals while the SGA funds lodging and alternates. and dues. A veteran of TISL, East spoke in favor of TISL by Entertainment Committee Chairman John saying," It is just like the state legislature, one comes Owens proposed that a total sum of $467 be used to back with an in depth knowledge of parliamentary sponsor two concerts. Appearing on Nov. 19 during procedure and state government." East then liinch hours, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the cafeteria is added.'TISL is very active in the state and UTC has Dan Holmes, a folk and soft rock artist. The always been active in TISL." Rockin' Reverand Billy C. Wirtz will appear at the Senator Charles McCall remarked,"I am a little Afterdark Coffeehouse on Feb. 11, 1983. Wirtz nervous about sending a maximum of 12 people foi features .i contempory blend of rock and comedy. this much money." McCall felt that selecting the Owen's motion passed 12 0-0. choice student who will make wise use of the money In other business, Eric Elrea, a finance and allotted by SGA and who will make wise use of the marketing major with a minor in economics, was knowledge gained while at TISL would be a difficult appointed to the District II Senate seat. Brad East, SGA treasurer. Barry Aslinger/The Echo Students on their honor in library By Chuck Cantrell Echo News Writer The noise on the second and third the situation. floors of the library was the main topic SGA President Charlie Grant said of library director Joe Jackson's that an earlier SGA proposal was no discussion at a SGA special reflection on Jackson or his staff, but presentation held Tuesday, Oct.

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