Bates College - Mirror Yearbook (Lewiston, ME)

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hile December may end on a good note with vacation, the dread of im- pending finals and even reading week makes it a month that most don't an- ticipate with pleasure. Nevertheless, Iohn Shea '70, star of the movie Missing came back to Bates to talk about his film career on December 3. The following night an- other pressure outletjxqgas provided by the Whistling Thieves Contra-Dance Concert. On the Fifth, the Deansmen hosted their fourth annual Fall Iambouree. with the Merimanders and Mid- dlebury Mischords as guests. The con- cert was interrupted by Life and Safety Officer Dan Lalonde who, because of the large number of people sitting in the aisles of Olin, deemed the event a safety hazard. The same night Odetta. a legendary folk and blues singer, amazed her audience in the Chapel. Reading Week, the foreshadowing of Finals Week. began on December 8. Chase Hall Committee tried to relieve the tension with Holiday Week. The week started with tree decorating. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and lt's a Charlie Brown Christmas brought many adult-like students to frightl A group of carolers, complete with ton- dles, cocoa, and hymns spread the festive spirit of Holiday time. fbelowl Theklerie manders Serenade Rob Sachs at the De- ansmen lambouree. lop osite pa el Other reading week pressure reffevers inclluded tree trimming and a pub with guest Golfer Broke. A Deansman in the audience surprises his neighbors at the Iamiiouree. view the classic cartoons in Chase Lounge. Wednesday saw the Pierce House Boys Choir and the Meri- manders entertain many with carols at a Coffee House. It's a Wonderful Life, the Holiday Week feature film. and caroling. candles. and cocoa came on the following two evenings. On that Saturday, Gofer Broke performed in the third Pub of the year. This time the setting was even more festive as the audience could also enjoy the fire. egg- nog, hot mulled cider. and each other. On the last night before exams. lu- minaries lined the paths on the quad creating a peaceful and beautiful sight. 27

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Ni ho says Bates never changes? Thursday. Ianuary 14 held the lecture The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's: A Per- spective. Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm gave an inspiring and moving talk to attentive listeners in the Olin Concert Hall. Some things don't change, however. as the annual WRBC sponsored Trivia Night took place that Friday night and Saturday morning. We can't forget Ierry Vale and the Safe Sex Van who stole the show for the best team name, but Seven Year Itch capped the winning position. Monday, Ianuary 18 reminded us of our continual struggle for change with a number of tributes for Dr. Martin Luther King lr. The Bates Modern Dance Company performed several thought provoking pieces on this day to celebrate the spirit of Dr. King. The long awaited Winter Carnival started off in good humor this year with the comedy team of Abrams and Anderson on Wednesday evening. Hypnotist and ESP Artist Richard Os- terland astounded his audience on Thursday with his uncanny ability to read minds. Friday night found brave souls skating on the Puddle, despite frigid tempertures. Later on that night. entertainment came from Ron Bianco and his Singing Dog Bilbo. Dancing and singing by members of the au- tfriineiliun Iohn Pinetle llwtll liiiiniirecl his uutlieni e during the iveel-t fit Winter tfur- nivul testivities. The iinprovisutiiiiiul 1 oin- eclv teuin oil :Xbruins untl Aiitlvrsoii ltuvv uulitii 1 u to iutth. lt bile the snort-si ulpture monies! wus ciunrtelletl due to lurk ot siiiiw. truying untl sledding truils were inirui ulfiusly inuintuined on ,Xlount Duvitl. ' 0 Q X X lk ' 4 Q A. . X v .3 A S Q 1 V In! 5 1 'IJ I uv! ,x ' L fl-1 , F I S v,f: i 42 dience indicated that they enjoyed themselves. Paul Newman Day. the tradition of drinking 2-1 beers in 2-1 hours. has lost the spirit as the day passed without incident. Commons held a candlelight dinner: Paul New- man sent a letter to President Reyn- olds: the tradition may have actually ended. Barrance Whitfield and the Savages along with The Beachmasters rocked the Winter Carnival Ball on Saturday Night. Sunday evenings festivities wrapped up Winter Carnival 1988 with comedian lohn Pinette who warmed up the crowd for Performer Livingston Taylor. -Ioanne Seavey 29