Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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The Psychedelic Furs were experts at t Rocking The ’Ville by Kim Morris Every year the University Activities Board (UAB) does their best to get a well-known group to come on campus and entertain the students. One year it was Yes. another year it was Cyndi Lauper, and last year the Sharks were the main attraction. This year was no different — with the Psychedelic Furs performing at Pucillo Gymnasium for an excited and frantic crowd of fans. On Friday. October 3. veteran fans as well as curious newcomers to Furmania filed into the gym. The concert didn't start until 8:00 when Alice Desoto led the Vels. a popular Philadelphia band, in thier forty minute set. However. Pucillo began to fill up at about 6:30 when anxious Fur enthusiasts reserved their spots as close to stage as possible in order to get close to their favorite music men. One avid follower. Judy Pearn. made sure she was there by 7:00 so that she might have a chance to steal a glimpse of. or even get close enough to touch, one of the Psychedelic Furs. Judy, a freshman Biology major, positioned herself directly in front of center stage with a number of other psyched Fur fans. Unlike all the others, though. Judy was lucky enough to have her dream come true. John Ashton, the lead gui- tarist and Richard Butler, the lead singer (or the man' as Judy affectionately referred to him) both touched her hand. This might have easily explained why Judy enjoyed the concert here more than the one she'd been to two years ago at Muhlenburg College. This might have also explained Judy's enthusiam when she exclaimed: The Furs are an excellent live group and the concert was great! Judy also said that she'd like to see more concerts here. The Psychedelic Furs concert and concerts like it were made possible by the Concert Chairperson of the UAB who. this year. Continued on page 10. The sassy sound of Ihe sax is part of the Furs musical style. This member of the backup band showed off for the enthusiastic crowd gathered in Pucillo gym. Photo by Christie Herrotd-Morgan A rowdy audience reacts in anticipation as the Furs approach the stage. These Fur fans arrived early enough to secure spots that they could keep all night as others tried to get closer to the stage Photo by Christie Herrvkl-Morgan 8 Psychedelic Furs kW i

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Life in the Real 'Ville was more than classes and social activities. Student life at the Ville included impromptu parties, dances, sports, concerts, hanging out, and general socializing just about wherever we could. We flocked to off-campus parties, on-campus movies and any other available social function in search of the best way to pass the time and let loose. Student life in the 'Ville was the explosion we created after classes and on weekends. It was the spirit seen, felt, and sensed amidst the quiet little farm town we called home this year. It was all part of the Real Ville! With arms outstretched and toes elegantly pointed, two dancers cross each other in mid air. This was one of many fluid movements incorporated into the performance. For more, see page 53. Photo by Dave Speicher One of the swans which replaced Fred and Ralph checks out its new home The tradition of the swans lived on after Fred and Ralph. For more, see page 62. Photo by Tom Knapp Student Life Divider 7

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Brian Joel Barg, Concert Chairperson of UAB. relaxes alter long months of secur ing the concert The Psychedelic Furs concert and concerts like it were made possible by the University Activities Board Photo by Christie Hcrmtd-Morgan Psychedelic Furs fans recent attention from lead singer Richard Butler. Atony long-time fans had their dreams come true when members reached out and touched them. Photo by Christie Hcrmtd-Morgan The blaring bass of the Furs rocks Puclllo Gym. The lighting and atmosphere enhanced the sounds during the October 3 concert. Photo by Christie HemM-Morgon Psychedelic Furs 9