East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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Worlds Fair continued I 6 STUDEN T LIFE shopping and entertainment of many nations. They also viewed precious an- tiquities from other cauntries such as ancient Egyptian artifacts and por- tions of the Great Wall of China. They witnessed the unwrapping of a Peruvi- an mummy and heard astronauts speak to World's Fair officials from high above the earth in the space shuttle Columbia. Energy Turns the World was the fair's theme. and displays of the par- ticipating countries foCused on their technological achievements in the en- ergy field. Unfortunately, the technology bored 3 great many tourists, while those dis- plays featuring the cultural and social aspects of the country attracted the most attention. The fair had other problems as well. Controversy surrounded the fair from the beginning over everything from funding to the unwrapping of the Peru- vian mummy. Fair housing was contro- versial; it was inadequate at times, and always too expensive. Some tourists were even booked to stay in a motel that had been torn down. Long lines, especially at the exhibit for the People's Republic of China, an- gered and discouraged many visitors. The summer heat further complicated this problem by making the waiting un- bearable for many, and news of people passing out from heat exhaustion was common. At midday, the shores of the man-made lake were lined with tour- ists soaking their aching feet in the invitingly cool water. All in all, the $lm million-plus ex- travaganza was a great success, espe- cially for the city of Knoxviile that suf- fered much less than most other cities in Tennessee during the recession of l982. The majority of the tourists leaving the fair agreed that it had been well worth the $9.95 admission price. As one anonymous visitor put it. There is something about seeing so many coun- tries get together with so much ex- citement to sponsor a fair like this. that makes you feel very good ab0ut the future of the world. g3 Ron Campbe

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IS The long haul By Kim Alvis Robably one of the first ordeals as- sociated with going to college exper- ienced by those brave souls who live in campus dormitories is THE MOVE -- the hauling of box loads of stuff that you're sure you're going to need in the months ahead. If you're like some, you tend to overpack, bringing carloads of useiess items, such as cleaning sup- plies. On the other hand, if you are like many others, you forget the most es- sential items that ensure a comfortable stay in your new home. Part of the battle begins while you're still at home. Therels always indecision about just what to take and what will remain with your teddy bear. And good ole mom will make sure you've got enough vitamins and plenty of ex- tra underwear. If you live close to campus, you can always make the trip back home if you forget something vital. lf, however, you come from the far ends of the earth to campus, you had better make sure you have everything, unless you relish the thought of spending the en- tire semester without your Jackson Browne collection. Then you hit the road! The move itself can take several carloads and all the muscle you can manage. Once you finally hit campus, all you have left to do is move the stuff from the car to your room. Did I say all? This is possibly one of the most exhausting things you'll do all semes- ter. After about l5 trips up several flights of stairs iunless youlre one of the lucky ones living on the first floor or have an elevator; you sit dOWn to re- lax only to realize you haven't picked up the refrigerator you put a deposit on a week ago. 5 TUDEN T LIFE Jeff Stanton prepares for another year in Davis Apartments by bringing in such necessary items as laundry detergent. But will he actually use it? Suzy Ackaouy A Lucille Clement resident makes yet another trip up the endless flights of stairs in an effort to get settled in for the year ahead.