University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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pom nc 10 1 On Saturday, Oct. 18, one of the most popular stand- up comedians in the country ' today, Paula Poundstone, graced Ann Arbor with her humor as the last event scheduled for Parents ' Weekend. Having performed at numerous presti- gious events such as the pre- and post-show Emmy Awards in 1993, the 1994 Academy Awards, White House Correspondents Dinner in 1992, as well as the Comedy Hall of Fame Awards in 1994 and 1995, Poundstone quickly settled in the University ' s local atmosphere. She entertained a crowd of 4,000 University students and their families at Hill Audito- ium. She was hilarious. Her views on life are just all wacky. She has a warped sense of motherhood that ' s damn funny, commented junior computer engineering major Derek Meklir. Poundstone, a foster mother, often joked about her children and their habits, which amused the Parent ' s Weekend crowd. Another of her favorite topics for the night was her seven cats. Notorious for audience interaction, Poundstone borrowed an audience member ' s cellular tele- phone and called his family members in New Jersey to chat. She borrowed some guy ' s cell phone and just called up his family to talk. We could hear what they were saying on the other line and they were so confused, an anonymous LSA senior said. The audience members were most impressed by the amount of audience interaction in the show, something which sets her apart from other comedians today. She was really funny. . .probably the best part was that she really pulled the audience in she harassed the parents and picked on the crowd. She was constantly talking with us, senior sociology- major Emily Davis said. Poundstone kept the audience en- tertained by always doing something a little out of the ordi- nary. Towards the end of the show, she laid on the ground and just continued to talk as if it was a normal thing to do, Meklir said. Whether she spoke about her cats, pop tarts, her children, or politics, Poundstone used her talent to continu- ously amuse the University for an evening of fun. Bv Cathv Schul.:e Seder Bums UJith a drop of her jaw and a few words. Paula Poundstone gives her audience something to laugh about. Four-thousand students and parents attended her performance at the conclusion of Parents ' Weekend. Adam Sandier Paula Poundstone 81

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As the world turns jfe Florida Mar- lins won an up- set victory in a thrilling game seven in the World Series. photo courtesy of RM Photo Service Lecture hall floors wer covered with read and discarded copies of each mH rning ' s The Michigan Daily, over the University daily le our classroom walls. Students were stunned by the g ath of Princess Diana, skeptical about the allegations againstPresidentClinton and excited about the outcom 91 : the 1998 Super Bowl. Looking back at 1997 and , the news of the entire nation. photo courtesy of RM Photo Service President Clinton received support and criticism alike as news of the booming economy and allegations of wrongdoing cov- ered headlines. Retrospect ) courtesv of RM Photo Service Retrospect 83