Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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MjtercdWn Brooks VI returned to OSU to do a benefit concert for the Corvallis Heartland Humane Society. rookf started her concert adorned in a complimentary Beaver football jersey. Photo by ChriMy R juto»y - of the opening (✓bands for Meredith Brooks was Floater which comes out of Eugene. Photo by Chriooy R ju'-s y 7 ith the help of aV opening acts 10 Dollar Mic and Floater. Brooks showed what local talent the area has to offer. (far left photo) Photo by ChriMy Rajulbky I mmsAilk bnmks 00 13

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Story tv Kate Pesznecker ot the Da y Barcmece formance ‘the best show I've seen since Primus. I just wish they had played longer! Boater played songs from their third and newest release. Angels in the Flesh and Devils in the Bone, including ‘Minister and ‘Medicine Woman ‘Floater's music touches on subjects that people don't normally touch on.’ Tadlock said. ‘They bring these ideas out and sort of throw them in your face, but in a nonchalant way. Finally, after much hype and a long wait Meredith Brooks came charging onto the stage just short of 10 p.m. Wearing a patriotic Beavers jersey with Brooks proudly displayed across the back, she burst into her song ‘Hometown. bringing the crowd to its feet for the first time that evening. Brooks was all over the stage, strutting and strumming and crooning away, maintaining constant eye contact with a crowd whose members included her mother and her 84-year-old third grade teacher. When the last notes of ‘Hometown had faded. Brooks leaned up to the mic. eyes sparkling, and asked with a bright smile. So how've you been doing?’ y he’s very possibly the most famous entertainer to ever come out of Corvallis. C With her mischievous smile, swinging track hair and commanding stage presence, the 2,000 concert-goers that gathered at Gill coliseum on Saturday, Oct 10. won't soon forget Meredith Brooks’ performance. Ai people abuse begins with animal abuse. Berg said in her opening address at the concert. ’There is a capital campaign going on We need your help. We hope you! contribute. We’re halfway to our goal, but only halfway To open the night, local ska band 10 Ddar Mic strode onto stage in shades, vests and sing-era suits, beginning with a piece caied’Total bad Ass.’ Their eight-member band has been together for about three years, with members ranging in age from 17 to 23 years old. Their first CO. caied Rising Sun. was released nationally on November 9. Next on the agenda was Eugene band Floater. Linn-Benton comrrxnty cdege student Jaymes Tacflock described Floater's music as having a ‘heavy, alternative' sound, and called their Saturday night per- fhotc ty Ovwoy R pMy The concert, caied ‘Meredith Brooks. A Homecoming: was a benefit fundraiser for Corvallis' Heartland Humane Society and featured an electric range of three bands' musical talent. Brooks, whose popular song ‘Bitch’ crowned the charts last year, agreed to perform at the concert in response to a personal invitation extended by CorvaSs mayor Helen Berg. 12 °° CtadenL Life

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Information provided by the Oregon State University Athletic Department fhOtO By GouU drawing to compete for as much cash as they could gather in one minute. This event was made even funnier by Gary Payton's slapstick comedy and amusing attitude. Mrtnight at Mler Court culminated with the introduction of the 1998-1999 OSU men's and women's basketbal teams, which were the reasons for this years Midnght Madness. A reason that goes far beyond fun and into strategy. The reason it is called midnight' Madness 6 that the basketbal teams are prohibited by NCAA regulations to practice before 12:01am on October 17. Because of this rule, coaches start practice on October 17 at 12:01 am in order to the most out of their teams The teams took to the floor and began their first official practice of the 1998-1999 basketball season. The premier of Mrfnight at Mier Court appeared to be a huge success with a good attendance by students and comnwiity members whom sustained enthusiasm throughout the entire event The athletic department hopes to make this event a permanent fixture at OSU each fall with their goal being to bnng the enthusiasm of long ago back to Mdler Court his year marked the introduction of the OSU version of Mdnight Madness. Midnighf at Mfcr Court The event featured many activities, inducing a mascot basketball game, a slam dunk contest and a relay race. The togh-fcght of the evening was the special appearances by some of OSU's finest alumni athletes. With the NBA players strke in progress, those in attendance had the opportunity to see former OSU basketball players. Gary Payton. A.C. Green, and Brent Barry. Payton. Green, and Barry served as MC's. coached the mascot basketbal game, and entertained the audience with their stand-up comedy. At one point in the evening each athlete was given the opportunity to display some of their superb athletic ability. The comical event of the evening was the mascot basketball game which featured several different mascots from the community. MacGruff the Dime Dog. Mr. Yuck from poison control, a Chicken, and a Pumpkin were some of the mascots present. The mascots were divided into two teams, and played a ten minute mini basketbal game. Mr. Yuck and the CeWar One cell phone gave the audience many laughs as neither costume was conducive to running up and down a basketball court. The slam dunk contest featured several afferent OSU students vying for the title of best dunk. Each student was given the opportunity to perform their best possible dunk. The dunks were then scored by Gay Payton. A.C. Green, and Brent Barry. Those in attendance received a special treat when the chanting of tlje audience coaxed Barry, the 1995 NBA slam dunk champion, into performing one of his legendary dunks. In addition to the relay race and a performance by the OSU Elite Dance Team, there was a Dash for Defers. The Dash for Dofars slowed those lucky individuals whose names were randomly chosen in a “MlgfeSs Story by Metnda Pl vs 4 oo CLudmL Li e