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

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Bands Enliven 1 Dead Student Government Productions presented two outstanding concerts at the end of the fall semester, hoping to relieve the stress from upcoming finals. On December 3, U840, one of the most popular reggae bands in the world, performed at the OiConnell Center. The eight-piece band from Birmingham, England was on tour promoting their latest album, iiLlB40. They gave an exciting performance playing hits such as uRed Red Wine, from their iiLabour of Love album, and liBreakfast in Bed, a single recently released from 90840. 24 Campus Events Week A performance by The Steve Miller Band followed 0840 at the O'Connell Center on December 4. The band put on a fabulous show playing songs off of their many albums. Their latest album, iiBorn To Be Blue, combined the blues and the sound of jazz. The Steve Miller Band rocked the O-Dome with iiYa Ya - a remake of the 1961 hit by Lee Dorsey. Miller also played iiThe Joker, a number 1 hit from 1973; iiRockin' Me; iiFly Like An Eagle; and ilAbracadabra which brought the fans to their feet. a Pam Shakerdge Black History Month Black History Month was kicked off February 1 with a rally at Turlington Hall. It featured a display provided by the Black Student Llnion, speeches by the University of Florida officials, and free food. Unlike past years, the Black Student Union invited other organizations such as black sororities and fraternities, ACCENT, the Reitz Llnion Program Council, the Inter- Residence Hall Association, and others to participate in Black History Month. This meant more sponsors and more events to decrease the overall cost that would have been incurred solely by the Black Student Union. The Month was filled with more than 40 events and meetings. One of the highlights was a speech by Lonise Bias, mother of the late Maryland basketball star Len Bias. She stressed that self respect was the key to fighting the national drug problem. iiSelf respect is the problem today, not drugs, Bias told more than 100 people at University auditorium, February 15. Black History Month also included a iiBlacks in film week and a fashion show. The Black Student Union sponsored a college fair at the HF bandshell. It featured free food, games, prizes, music, and exhibits by campus and community organizations. Overall, it can be said that Black History Month 1989 had something for everyone to enjoy. a Cathy Ruperto