Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Locals Live 24 student life

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Students, faculty and community members gather on the Memorial Union steps for the candlelight procession celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. Photos by Jacob Perry What do a birthday party, a candlelight procession, education and peace have in common? All were a pari of this year’s January 12-23 Martin Luther King celebration. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and various student organizations, this year the OSU community commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life with a week-long celebration. This year's theme was Building the Dream: Reaching each Other, Teaching Kach Other. Students were asked to sign a pledge showing their support for nonv iolent social change, equality, justice, freedom and peace. The week started off with a birthday party at the Black Cultural Center on January loth. Other events included a dance at Club Escape, a bone marrow drive in the MU. a childrens’ celebration,a community service fair and numerous lectures, movies and discussions on various topics. Most of these events were open to the OSU student body as well as to the Corvallis community. Some of the movies shown in the MU lounge addressed such issues as race, gender and class. Participants were asked to come with an open mind and to broaden their horizons. One of the most well known events was the 22nd Annual Peace Breakfast, held on January liJth. Later on, a candlelight procession was held in the Memorial Union quad, followed by a discussion. Students, faculty and staff came together this year to celebrate the life and achievements of a famous man. Martin Luther King's dream of a world without boundaries became perhaps one step closer to becoming a reality on OSU’s campus this year. Story by Colleen Moran martin luther king jr. 23

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Left: Brodylowe band members are one of the local bands that play on Locals Live. Brody Lowe, founder of the group, and Matt Slaugher play guitar and Stephen Down is the drummer. Photos by Tina Buescher Being bored on a Friday or Saturday night was not an option this year OSU students and Corvallis community members. There seemed to always be a local or soloist playing at one of the bars or restaurants in Corvallis. OSl’ also offered events this year to get local artists heard on and around campus. If anyone wanted to get a taste of the local music scene, all they had to do was tune OSU's own television or radio station. KBVR, and listen to the weekly Locals Live show, which showcased local talent. One local group. Civilian, has five members: one of whom is a senior at OSU and another who is an alumni. Guitarists Geoff Moser and Brandy Greig. drummer Klias Nolde. and bassist Jeff Schmid have played at local places around Corvallis and are working on producing their first Cl), file band has twelve original songs thus far and is always happy to book a gig. Brodylowe is another local band that could often be seen at Bombs Away Cafe. Brody I .owe, an OSU graphic design major, founded the music group. Matt Slaugher is the guitarist and Stephen Down is the drummer. The group is coming out with a nine-song Cl) and are continuously practicing and working on new songs. Another local group who gained their popularity and recognition through house parties, is the group Overtones. The band members all moved in together and started the group. Kver since they played at their Halloween house party. Overtones has been booked up. No matter what their music taste. OSU students and community residents were sure to find a new favorite band in Corvallis. Thanks to KBVR and their production of Ixnrals Live, many students and community members were given the opportunity to hear these local bands as they gained |x pularity. Story by Gretchen Pedersen locals I i v e•2 5