Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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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

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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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HOOPS Rollin' Rebels defeat opponents hose who said that people restrained to a wheelchair couldn’t play basketball were proven wrong when the members of Rollin’ Rebels played in an exhibition basketball game spring term. The first annual game was sponsored by the Disabled Students Organization. It was part of the activities planned for Handicapped Awareness Week. Proceeds benefited the handicapped people on campus. Donations were taken at the door and in return spectators received a button sporting the DSO name. The organization was trying to accomplish a longterm goal of purchasing an electric cart for the handicapped as well as injured students and staff. The Rollin' Rebels put a lot of talented athletes in an awkward position as some of Oregon States finest placed their bodies in a wheelchair in an attempt to play a game of basketball against the nationally ranked team. Members from the men’s and women’s basketball teams, gymnastics team. ROTC. staff, administration and residents from the Corvallis and Albany community tried their luck at wheelchair basketball. The women’s basketball team was the most competitive for the Rebels, but lost 23-8. Next in line was the Pac-10 co-champions, the men’s basketball team who tried and tried again, but lost 16-3. After the game the cheerleading squad and the football team decided to stick with their chosen sport after losing 14-0 and 15-0. Amazingly enough the rules were very similar to the NCAA rules with few changes. The players couldn’t rise out of their chairs without receiving a technical foul, they couldn’t push the chair forward twice between each dribble and they couldn’t touch their feet to the ground without receiving a O'-jo'v O Napot personal foul. Being in a wheelchair gave challengers a taste of what the Rollin’ Rebels and others faced everyday. DSO provided participants with six wheelchairs located in Dixon Recreation Center. They were available for practice, but what students might not have realized was the fact that those wheelchairs could be checked-out and used around campus. It was a chance for students to experience what it was like to get to class on time or just get around. After students used the wheelchairs they were encouraged to write a one-page summary on their experience. This game was an opportunity for people to see the many talents of the handicapped. So whoever said that it was impossible to play basketball in a wheelchair better think again because the handicapped students at Oregon State had a lot to offer the campus as well as the community. - S 0t»v AOd Nopo Putting it up Going (or a basket, an OSU rally member shoots over Archie Beeching, nine year member of the Rollin' Rebels. Beeching lost part of his right leg in a mine explosion in Vietnam. Two points Releasing the ball. Mike Morin, eight year veteran center, goes for a layup. Morin lost his leg in 1977 to cancer. 12 Disabled Students Basketball