Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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UCPROCRAMS Council entertains students on campus Providing quality entertainment was the key factor motivating the efforts of the University Center Programs Coun- cil. Throughout the year students and professionals worked to improve and develop student interests through vari- ous artists and programs designed spe- cifically with them in mmd. Eversthing from comedy to tragedy was included m the programming for the year. L.E.A.R.N. registration began the year with classes in everything from dancing to cookmg. Several new enter- tainment ideas were introduced to the Tech students in the fall. One was Sun- day Night at the Center featuring the award-winning films with a buffet din- ner. Students could view such movies as Ben Hur. The Godfather, and The Pink Panther Strikes Again. The coffee house hosted many enter- taining artists. Among those perform- ing for Tech students were Tim Hen- derson. Eric Taylor. Butch Hancock. Steve Fromholz. and Smokey Joe and the Cookers. The University Center Courtyard was the stage for a variety of acts as Jack White, pool trick shot artist: Tish Henley, folk singer; the Einstein exhibit and the Festival of the Arts exhibit. All were part of the daily scen- ery. UC Programs, along with Cultural Events, allowed Tech students to hear noted lecturers as Vincent Bugliosi, prosecuting attorney in the Charles Manson trial: James Fixx, author on running: .Mel Blanc, an animationist and voice characterist; William Win- dom. actor, and Edward Villella. ballet expert. The UC ' s video committee provided weekly video tapes for students to view between classes at their leisure. These tapes included Football Funnies, Eric Clapton and Cream in concert. Zorro Rides Again and the ever popular Mr. Bill Show. Serving students with varied inter- ests, the UC offered cultural programs like The Madrigal Dinner Dec. 6, which combined music and food in medieval fashion. The madrigal group sang and strolled through the audience to involve them in the songs. For the younger generation, the UC provided Saturday morning activities as kite making, the children ' s Barnyard and a Christmas party, complete with a visit from Santa Claus. Mumenshanz provided a different form of entertainment as the mime troupe went through their paces before an astonished but appreciative audi- ence. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performed an evening of masterful chamber music. The UC forums periodically allowed students to voice their views as well as hear the pros and cons of an issue from professionals. Topics discussed included alcohol on campus, boycot- ting the Olympics, women and the draft and whether the U.S. should deal directly with the Palestinian Liberation Organization on Mideast matters. Movies were offered to the students with a Tech ID for SI. 50. Movies the UC brought to Tech included Eyes of Laura Mars, Days of Heaven. Ice Castles. Foul Play, Superman, Norma Rae. An Unmarried Woman and The Champ. Efforts of the UC Programs commit- tees gave each Tech student entertain- ment at a price that all could afford — cheap but good. T h 2ti — ht ii-ninni

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FINALS Pressure causes strange behavior When did you see otherwise normal Tech students go to pieces — totally out of character? During finals week. Finals, that time of year dreaded by veterans who knew the perils of the ensuing days and feared by rookies who had yet to face the harrowing experience. Studying, coffee, sleep and more studying. These are the elements that filled most student days — and nights — as they struggled to catch up or stay ahead for tests that make or break grade point averages and students. Horrified, border-line students await lest results with nails chewed-off and the telltale signs of sleepless nights from staying up to study. Students panicked at the thought of Albertson ' s running out of No-Doz or the Dunkin Donut across from cam- pus being out of coffee or midnight munchies. Midnight escapades for food became essential in hopes of staying awake long enough to take the test. Projects that were put off become of paramount importance, as architecture and advertising students alike prepared for final presentations. During finals week, cartoons were shown in the dormitories in an effort to break tension that was so thick it seemed to be touchable. Those who were noise makers and partiers throughout the year became intent studiers, often yelling Quiet! at those walking down the halls. Cold showers were a frequent occur- rence to wake up students trying to cram as much knowledge as possible into each small brain wrinkle. The uniform of the week became jeans and overalls, as comfort was the issue, not style. And when it was all over, each stu- dent breathed a sigh of relief, not really caring at that moment what the grades were, just glad to be finished with another year and another week of finals. T 28 — La t ' MUaaa