Gannon University - Lance Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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SHADES 0 F RAY Alcohol Awareness G.U.'s Clubs Host Alcohol Awareness Week There are over 23,500 al- cohol-related road deaths every year. Forty percent of these road deaths, 9,500, are young people under the age of 25. In an effort to make Gannon University stu- dents aware of these star- tling statistics, many clubs and organizations banded together during the week of October 14-25 to alert the campus of the d rastic effects of alcohol and its These TKE brothers look over the menu to order another drink. abuses. For its contribu- tion, IFC set up a bar in Zurn. Root beer and pret- zels were served. OCHO held a BYOB (Bring your own bun) party, which fea- tured hot dogs and refreshments. The main event of the week was a Mocktail Party hosted by the Panhellenic Council at Billy's Saloon. The only drinks available that night were various types of fruit juices served as mixed drinks would be. The fraternities, sororities, and others joined together and partied all night. Ev eryone had a good time drinking and dancing IFC intended to show thai students did not need alco hoi to have a good time Gannon's television station, WETG, broadcasted from Billy's that night and inter- viewed students during the course of the evening about their thoughts on ahcohol. Another of the events that took place during the week included guest speak- ers. These people talked about the present and fu- ture effects alcohol has on an abuser. Overall, Alcohol Aware- ness Week was a success. There was much coopera- tion on the part of the stu- dent body as was shown by their active participation in all the programs of the week. W A !■ - V . H A H p B Br - 3 Hkv| ■ ■ f t A IBi Lr -r. -9fi£ j 1 These students danced the night away at Billy's.

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S H AD E S ) F G R Basics With A Touch Of The Unusual A glass of water. An old sweatshirt. A favorite pair of jeans. A worn out pair of Reebok's. A can of Bud- weiser. Gannon's Gumby. Black and white. A few of the basics. But, with each of these basics come a touch of the unusual. Each of us does this to add to our personal- ity, to discover ourselves. Throughout this book, the basics will be covered. But, within each of the ba- sics an unusual picture or word may appear to give character. Shades of gray hinder the norm. An unfortunate accident or perhaps an un- timely death may over- shadow happiness. But, on the other hand, a splash of color will give new hopes and dreams to someone for whom all hope is lost. This book will be basic, but within each basic book, shades of gray may creep in to bring saddness. Or perhaps, a splash of color will appear to help disguise the dreariness and help us reach beyond ourselves and grasp the goals that we have set. Gumby's seen at all the Gannon Knight basketball games. He is also one of the basics. Budweiser is a familiar si sight on campus. It can be con- si dered a basic with today's college student. Angi Layou is seen in one of her favorite outfits. She wears just the basics.

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D E These AGD sisters seem to be hav- ing a fun time at the Mocktai) party. A few Sigs and some others sam- ple different fruit juices at the Motktail party.