Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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MUSCIAL EXPRESSION 'The music department at Oregon State ‘University featured several bands and choirs; including the Oregon State Choir, the ‘University Singers, as well as the Oregon State Symphonic ‘Band and ‘Pep ‘Band. ‘These groups have demonstrated their talent at •various events and performances throughout the year. “The 6est part of being in the band is watching all the hard worsting paid off during a performance,0 commented Lena Kewlin, a member of the Symphonic ‘Band. The Symphonic ‘Band has been very successful in recent years, ne t year they will be touring the Southern Orient. ‘The Oregon State Choir had a rough start this year unth a traumatic car accident. ‘Despite these difficult trials their incredible performances proved to their audience, that they stillzvere a strong musicalgroup. ‘While some of the members were injured nobody was seriously injured. ‘Keeping the spotlight at (Jillwas the Oregon State ‘Pep ‘Band. The ‘Pep band was one of the most enthusiastic and humorous highlights of the games. ‘WHth all humor aside, their enthusiastic 0$V spirit showed through their performances. They were the ones wfio kept the audience entertained during the game. “With talented students like those of the music department and the expertise of the distinguishedfaculty, Oregon State’s strong music department unit definitely be something to unite home about. Story by Jay Cudal Showing loyally aiul support Tone Gibson. Soph: Lisa Neidhart. Jr: Tony Eberle. Sr: Ben Ralph. Soph: participate in the Pep Band at the Men's Basketlmll games. Photo by Kim Johnston Performing on March 4th the Oregon State Choir provided entertainment for students, staff, faculty, and the community. Photo by Jason Brf.itbarth

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 Hading a Mexican roommate Was also an excellent Wag to speak Spanish and truly learn the colloquial phrases and sayings textbooks just can't teach . Mike Bliss enjoyed it very much.' Medusa (jartley, a ‘Jluman 'Development and ‘famidy Studies major, also studied in tjer■ many. ‘I had been to (jermany twice before on exchange through my high school. ‘Ihe last time was there I insisted 'Tubingen •University. It wasn t until I came to OSH that realized there urns a study abroad program with Tubingen. I applied to study in Tubingen for my junior year. It was an incredible experience. ’Sillmy classes were taught in (jerman. Ihe classes I attended also had students from other countries. It made the lecutres more interesting because our discussion sometimes involved vastly different cultural points of views,0 said (jartley. “'Because we didn t have midterms and finals like the American system, I was able to travel a lot.'Travelling urns the best experience. I went to Austria, Hungary, Czech ' ((public, Switzerland, Cjrance, ‘ lolland, Italy, (jreece, and 'Denmark ’ added (jartley. gust south of the ‘IIS-border, Michael ‘Bliss, a 'Business Administration ‘finance major, spent fall semester at the llniversidad de las Americas in ‘Ihiebfa, Mexico. Living on campus has a major impact on the overall study abroad experience. Living in the dormitories on campus gave me the chance to experience the Il'DLA lifestyle of Mexican students. ' laving a mexican roommate was also an excellent way to speak. Spansish and truly learn the colloquial phrases and sayings textbook just can ’t teach, commented‘Bliss. ‘When asked what advice future Q$tl study abroad students should heed, ‘ (oh I said, ‘‘Don t expect life to be like it is in the ilj. Also, be able to laugh at your mistak(S. ‘ (jartley added, ‘Try to understand or respect cultural differences. ‘Be open-minded by absorbing, accepting, and learning.0 Story by Ray Lau Taylor Kohl, with two friends she met in France, visit Futuroscope in Poitiers.She attended the Universislat of Poirtiers in 199J. as a French major. Photo submitted by Taylor Kohl. Visiting the Isnel Mainau in Germany. Melissa Cart ley. HDFS, and Veronica Hcnzi. German and Environmental Sciences, stop in front of a floral sculpture. Photo submitted by Melissa Gartley Ron Wells, a senior in Pre-Med. and two frineds from Germany visit the Bodiam Castle in England. Wells spent his junior year at the University of Sussex, taking classes that applied to his major, and travelling around Europe. Photo submitted by Ron Wells Study Abroad ] 21

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The OSU Symphonic Hand performs at LaSelles Stuart Center on March 3rd. Shown are Lena Newlin. and Maria Edwards on clarinet. Piioto by Jay Cudai. Giving all of their energy to performing their best the Chamber Choir dazzles the audience. Photo by Jason Bruitbaktii Fine Arts