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SPECIAL EVENTS 17 AIRBAND

Sponsored by NSEC, the 1984 I Airband competition again dem onstrated its increasing populari ty, as fifteen bands competed for the three prizes. The $100 cash for first place was awarded to Thomas Dolby, for their rendition of Hyperactive. The Spyro Gyra tick ets for second place went to Knight Ranger, and third place, dinner at Iggy's, went to the Vapors/ [Romantics. The bands were judged by WRIU DJ's, on creativ- I ity, originality, similarity to the real band, costumes, and ability. Other groups included ZZ ?articipatingop. Scandal, and the Rolling 1 Stones.

18 WSQ SPECIAL EVENTS 19 The Spirit of Homecoming

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Spirit is the theme for Homecoming at U.R.I.!! Each unite to show what year students, faculty, and alumni and great pride they take in honoring their University, annual Oktoberfest, this year was no different. The complete with fine food, entertainment, and cold beer, kicked off the day and got everyone in a spirited mood. The highlight of halftime was the naming of Lynn the Altieri as Homecoming Queen. Later, during fans shook the stands as game, thousands of Ram they cheered the team to victory over the Boston College Terriers, a crowning glory to a beautiful day. Lori Spaziano

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Halloween .

22 m[i5 some q^TJ.K.I.'s ody tried to come up for>^ostume. People ing and putting er tb^ material. The end re- e very good. Everybody fron^orro to Boy George look-a- Ks was out and ready to party and 'there was plenty of opportunity for that.

The Union had a big bash. They started in the afternoon with jug glers and face painters and ended the evening with a huge party in the Ball room. Many dorms had their own parties which were big hits too. The fraternities and sororities were also alive with the Halloween spirit. Lambda Chi Alpha sponsored its annual haunted house. As always it was a big success. Halloween this year gave U.R.L students a chance to show their true spirit.

SPECIAL EVENTS 23 Spring Weekend Spring Weekend '85 was as big a hit as had been anticipated. It started off Thursday night in the Pub with New York comedian Randy Levin, who drew the largest crowd the Pub had seen all year. Friday featured a carnival in the afternoon which offered a variety of things to see and do, including a juggler, a tatoo artist, old-time photos, and a band. Later in the evening, a video dance party, "Metro to Go", proved to be highly successful. In spite of the rain, which moved it from the Union patio into the Rams Den, a capacity crowd turned out to dance to the hottest videos. Finally it was The Saturday, the day everyone had been waiting for. day dawned clear and sunny, much to everyone's delight. The annual One-Ton Sundae drew a long line Ice of people eager to indulge in delicious Steve's Cream. The 25e donation collected from each person of was sent to help fight world hunger. The main event the day, the concert at Meade Stadium, began at 1:00, with Barrence Whitfield and the Savages opening the show. Comedian Tommy Koenig followed with im itations of various rock stars, and led into the main attraction, Los Lobos. They came out singing their hit "How Will the Wolves Survive" and by the end of their set they had the crowd up and dancing. B. Willie Smith, their three a Rhode Island band, played songs from albums, and put a positive finish to another successful Spring Weekend at URI.

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SPECIAL EVENTS 27 1984-1985 THE YEAR IN REVIEW

President Reagan won re-election with the biggest electoral vote in the nation's history. He won 49 states with 49 percent of the total vote.

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President Reagan's commitment to lower taxes and federal spend- - ing coupled with deep cuts in so cial security and unemployment benefits may result in more' poverty stricken neighborhoods as well as failed businesses.

The U.S. trade deficit soared to record heights when President Reagan was unable to persuade Japan to increase its imports of U.S. produced products, as well as to curb exports of Japanese cars and electronic hardware volun- tarOy. The many capabilities of the space shuttle program were proven during several flights as astronauts not only performed scientific ex periments but deployed and repaired damaged satellites as well. Mission specialist Bruce McCandless takes a walk in space as he tests a new manned maneuvering unit for use on fu ture flights. quarterback looks for a receiver as he retreats behind protec tive blocking of left guard John Ayers (68) in the Erst half of XIX. rv/V

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Pope John Paul II has become known as the traveling Pope. His visits include Spain, Puerto . Rico, and Papua in New Guinea where he met some of the 20,000 natives who turned out to

welcome him to the highland jungle country. . After two years and the loss of more than 260 men, the Marines pulled out of Beirut. The _ price of President Reagan's commitment was . too high, so as Lebanon's government tottered, it's territory torn by civil war, the last of the Marines left by sea. The steel industry continued to suffer in 1985 as still more for eign produced iron and alloys _were imported into the coun try. Record losses resulted in more workers being laid off as _the United States Steel shut down unprofitable smelting factories. The U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team captured America's hearts as they achieved the im possible dream of winning the team gold, beating the Chinese " and Japanese contingents at the 1984 Summer Olympics. "tSSS? The Hoffman-Rubin Debate

On October 9th a we Tuesday packed also feels should work for an Hoffman opposing the system, now house at gathered Edwards Au ideal. "Go into our communities says we must become the system. ditorium to hear Abbie and Hoffman fight poverty and injustice, get He says people like him are chang and Jerry Rubin debate. They de active, seize the opportunity." He ing America by "carrying their bated on current political issues, also says "War is coming and we values into corporations." "Yup which they have very different should oppose U.S. political policies pies" (young urban professionals) views on. in Central America." will change things by building on what's not He Abbie Hoffman, a stUl politically in On the other hand, Jerry Rubin, good, by protesting. there was a time when volved "Yippie," carries many of "Yippie" turned "Yuppie", states says protest was but the same views he had in the 60's his views from the 60's have not appropriate, the 80's is not that time. into the 80's. He thinks we should changed, just his methods. He, who all become politically involved. He once stood with counterpart Abbie

34 ^mg, Spyro Gyra, a world renowned Jazz Fusion group, played at Edwards Auditorium on November 1st. This Spyro Gyra was only one of the many stops on their tour promoting the album "Ac cess AU Areas." The group has been performing for the past 9 years and has released albums since 1977.

The group played for approximately 2 hours performing a number of hits from their album "Access All Areas." In the course of the 2 hour period, many of the band members performed solos. Tom Shuman and Dave Samuel also performed a duet called "Pacific Sunrise."

The audience was very ahve and into the music. When asked about the audience, bandleader/ saxophonist Jay Bekenstien said the audience was very receptive. "They didn't let us go for the concert." Jay also said during the interview that their audiences "cover all." They consist of all kinds of people. Jay went on to say that the Jazz field is "unique." "It is a positive element to music."

SPECIAL EVENTS 35 U.R.l. Twists to a New Record

"Twister is the name of the game, help bring fame to URI name," was the slogan used by the New Student Entertainment Committee to promote the Gui- ness Book of World Records event held in Keaney gym on March 22, 1985. The event drew a crowd of 1,212 which set the new world record for the most amount of people playing Twist er at one time (the old record being 1,207). As people stood in line to register, the excitement of the evening started to climb. People were anxiously awaiting to recieve their free t-shirts and possibly even a prize for the dorm or Greek house with the most people participating. After everybody was officially reg istered and shuffled into the gym where approximately 400 Twister boards covered the floor, the twisting of bodies beyond beHef began. As the evening progressed people were eliminated for various reasons ranging from illegal moves to falling down. This process of elim ination led to three finalists.

Steven BlackweU came out on top; he was the first place win ner and recieved a $50 gift certifi cate to the Coast Guard House. Monica Parise placed second and Eric Steves placed third. They both recieved Twister games.

36 min, SPECIAL EVENTS 37 Speaking Out at URI

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38 miQ SPECIAL EVENTS 39 Greek Week:

(grek wek) one of the highlights of the year for Greeks; competition is held during the second week of April; events include individual contests sucfi as the tricycle race, Volkswagon push, swim relays, and the tug of war. The week's events culminate with Greek sing where both fraternities and sororities harmonize as each house pulls together as a single unit. Although there can be only one winner, nobody loses as rival houses team their resources in a strug gle for the title.

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