Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Worldwide issues At the Blue Key lor Blue Oceans” booth. Rusty Guild, senior In marketing, explains the Cousteau Society petition. The petition was aimed at stopping the exploitation of oil ar.d minerals in Antarctica. One. two. three Preparing to sing another song, blues singer Curtis Salgado checks with his band members. Dub Squad. Maharimbas. the Corvallis Peace Choir and the Native American drum group also performed during the celebration. (Ww O Ncpol Environmental awareness Students and members of the Corvallis community listen to Maharimbas perform. Due to rain, the Earth Day celebration was moved from the Quad to McAlexander FicJdhouse. 10 Eartfi Day

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Cherry? In a pie-eating contest. Cory Perkins, vice president of Finance, takes a breath before diving back into his pic. The contest included ASOSU members against MUPC members. Tradition At the Homecoming bonfire, two guys add wood to the blaze. A spirit parade wound through campus ending at the bonfire. Free ride Members of Pi Beta Phi sorority and Delta Chi fraternity ride in the back of a truck along the parade route to the bonfire. The Beavers defeated UCLA in the Homecoming football game. 1817. Homecoming 9

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CELEBRATE Earth Day makes people more aware col°9V. OSPRIG. haz-I.-- I energy k- d ' • few of the issues recog- d on ,t:e 20th Anni- 1 versary of Earth Day. | Earth Day was cele- brated all around the world April 22. 1990. One hundred and fifteen nations participated in the celebration, including 14 colleges and universities in Oregon alone. But what made it different from past years? “Earth Day provided an opportunity for people to be aware of the Earth, said Jake Smith, Director of Environmental Affairs Task Force. “It is intended to revitalize the environmental movement and raise awareness.” he said. As a prelude to Earth Day. week long activities were held on campus and in the community. Earth Week festivities were abundant. Each day brought a new and exciting chance for men. women and children to learn about the environment and the dangers that inhabited the Earth. Panel discussions were held throughout the week on such topics such as. forestry and energy conseivation. On top of all the discussions, speeches and lectures were given by professors, energy consultants. regional Audobahn representatives and politicians. One such politician was Corvallis Mayor Charles Vars. The mayor spoke at the Earth Day rally. He gave guidelines to address the large and small problems that affected the well being of the community. Slide shows were presented to illustrate the realities that faced the planet. “Overcrowding — China’s Dilemma” and “Local Action to Minimize Gobal Risk of Ozone Depletion, were just a few. After the informational week students gathered at McAlexander Fieldhouse to celebrate Earth Day 1990. Music filled the air as people danced. There was a carefree feeling throughout the fieldhouse, but by no means were these individuals “carefree.” In fact, it was quite the opposite. They were there because they cared — cared for the sake of the land. Earth Day staff members Jorji Knickrehm said. “Everyone is really enjoying themselves. ASOSU, and especially Jake Smith, did a super job organizing and putting on all the events. Environmental information booths were set-up to obtain signatures, answer questions or display materials. Rusty Guild, a member of Blue Key. donated his time at the “Blue Key for Blue Oceans” booth. “We are making people aware of all the different kinds of pollutants that are polluting our oceans.” explained Guild. We are also getting signatures for the Cousteau Society, a petition to stop the exploitation of oils and minerals in the Antarctica,” he said. Mortar Board. ASOSU. OSPIRG and the School of Education were just a few of the concerned groups that took it upon themselves to contribute to the celebration. Chintimini Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had a unique display. A Red-tailed Hawk (Cirrus) and a Great Horned Owl (Walker) received second glances from many onlookers, as they sat, looking helpless. The display was designed to inform people of the environmental dangers that animals faced. Both birds had permanent wing damage. Earth Day was filled with processes, proposals and programs, all of which helped to make it a success. “I enjoyed it. It was very beautiful to OSU and the Corvallis community, said Smith. “A lot of people worked together to make it what it was.” - Stocky AuU Learning experience Enjoying one of the Earth Day activities David Ler picks just the right color for hi earth drawing. The activity wa sponsored by OSPIRG. American Dream Pizza and the School of Education. Eortft Day 11