University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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5) R. Cofer 6) J. Webster 4) E. Come z Many musical groups and other performers made stops at the University of Florida campus as part of their national tours this year. Along with Student Government Productions, the Reitz Union Council and the Orange and Brew Entertainment Committee brought less-well-known and fast-rising new bands to perform for students. Bringing in many small bands prevented SGP from bringing in a lot of big name bands; however, the Fat Boys and Eddie Murphy did stop in to perform. The Eddie Murphy show was one of the most memorable and exciting concerts of the fall semester. His act consisted of mocking people such as Oprah Winfrey and Bill Cosby and poking fun at homosexuals. The 90 minute show kept the crowd roaring with laughter the entire evening. The Gregg Allman concert was held as part of the Homecoming Kick-off Party. His two hour performance was mostly old classics from the 70 ' s with a few songs from his latest album, including the first big release I ' m No Angel. Icehouse, a band from Australia, opened the show for the Cars. Their music was a unique combination of pop music and poetic lyrics. The Cars played in support of their latest album release Door to Door. — Ursala Flecha Concerts 31

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I) P. Phillips By mid-morning on Friday Oct. 16, the sidewalks along West University Ave. were crowded with spectators awaiting the annual Homecoming Eager children and ardent Gator fans turned out in force to witness the parade. Children gazed in awe at the vibrant colors of the floats and listened to the cheerful sounds of the marching bands. Everyone had fun, both in and out of the parade. Many of the floats displayed the spirit of their sponsor ' s by depicting the Temple Owls in various stages of defeat. Sigma Pi ' s float had a Gator an Owl as a punching bag. The Ben- ton Engineering Council ' s float showed a Gator couple dining on roast Temple Owl. The theme for several other floats was Gators in Paradise. Sigma Phi Epsilon showed this with Gators on a beach, while Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Phi Epsilon had a Gator being fed grapes by Owl slaves in the tradition of the ancient Romans. Albert and Alberta provided a fitting conclusion to the extravagant display of Gator spirit. Near the end of the they rode around in the latest fashion of autos, the Suzuki Samauri. — P aul Phillips 3) A. Eyzaguirre 4) J. Webster 1) Alpha Epsilon Phi and Sigma Alpha Mu show the lifestyles of the Orange and Blue from one extreme to another. 2) Senior football players wave to the crowds during the parade. 3) The Gator Surf Club shows a typical day at UF. It starts out in class and moves quickly to the beach or other tanning locations. 4) Alberta and Albert are all smiles during parade. 5) Senator George Kirkpatrick shows that some officials still know how to have fun as he entertains the crowd with an alligator puppet on his ride in the homecoming parade. 5) 18 Homecoming Parade

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32 Speakers to 1) Oprah Winfrey answers questions from the audience in the O ' Connell Center. 2) Lonise Bias stresses that she comes fend no one. Lectures emphasizing individuality and greatness were given by both Oprah Winfrey and Lonise Bias, mother of the late Maryland basketball star, Len Bias. Oprah Winfrey spoke for an hour to more than 7,500 students and residents in the O ' Connell Center. She explained that a dream is possible if individuals themselves to it possible Winfrey urged the audience to seize the moment. She encouraged the audience to make a dif- ference and wished for each individual triumph. Lonise Bias to 600 students, faculty and Gainesville residents to kick off the University of Florida ' s Collegiate Drug Awareness Week. She stated that she loved each individual present, even though she did not personally know them. Bias stressed that each individual must have love for himself. She believed that her son died to save a multitude and it takes tragedy to bring about a change, her son has done more in death than in life. Bias ended by asking who will dare to be different. Anyone can go along with the crowd. Ursala Flecha Words Of Wisdom 2) E. Cometz