Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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Bayh puts Shirkieville on the map Is there really a Shirkieville, Indiana? Most Hoosiers were unaware that it existed but on a Tuesday morning in late October, the small town received national attention when Sen. Birch Bayh unofficially announced his candi- dacy for the presidency of the United States at his family farm in Shirkieville. Bayh, the ninth candidate to join the crowded field of Democratic presiden- tial hopefuls, officially announced his Oval Office aspirations in Indianapo- lis where he began his political career as a state legislator. Later that day, Bloomington became the next stop for Bayh. He appeared at a rally supporting Mayor Frank Mc- Closkey and promised to restore mor- al leadership in the White House. Bayh then flew to South Bend where he endorsed another Democratic may- oral candidate, ending one hectic Tuesday, but beginning a presidential campaign schedule in which hectic is the word of every day. Even though Bayh ' s candidacy is a highlight for the Hoosier state, the In- diana Democrat faces a long, hard struggle to the 76 elections. A recent Gallup poll indicated that a majority of Americans have never even heard of most of the announced Democratic presidential candidates. While Democrats search for their best candidate to beat Gerald Ford or Ronald Reagan, Bayh will blaze the campaign trail with the hope that it will lead to the White House. At any rate, Hoosiers now know there is a Shirkie- ville, Indiana. Bob Cohn 28

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The Raintree Dance Harvest (Left) presents a modern dance program at the University School. The theme of the dances was the oppression of women in large industry through the ages. Below: The Puck Players Theatre also adds to the celebration of womankind by acting out the roles of women in skits and play- lets. Djvid lav 27

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According to the New York Times, this is the year of the tuba. Dr. Har- vey Phillips, instructor of tuba at IU, is doing all he can to prove the Times cor- rect. From October 13-18, tuba music could be heard coming from the Music Building as Phillips and his tuba stu- dents hosted the annual Octubafest. Selections were played ranging from Octubafest displays tuba versatility m Professor of tuba Harvey Phillips, with his favorite instrument, is preparing for a concert during the week long Octubafest. the classical music of Marcell and Bern- stein to the Top 40 hits heard on the radio. The tuxedoed tuba players and red velvet curtains surrounding the stage were successful in dispelling the myth that tubas should only be used for the low bass notes in a marching band. — Deborah Johnson 2m