Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Howard Levy, graduate student in fine arts, applies a coat of lacquer onto an piece. Along with painting, Levy built his frames, liners and did his own fabric work. (Photo by Brian W. Kratzer) Levy sits in front of A Lavatory Wall, West Stadium, Kansas State University, Circa 1990-1991 in his first floor studio in West Stadium. Because of the chemical fumes in the studio, Levy often wore a mask. (Photo by Brian W. Kratzer) 28 UNION ART GALLERY

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DRY UNION STOP-OFF Station nabs limelight with non-alcoholic drinks, dancing and deli. BY GIDGET KUNTZ The official grand opening of the Station non-alcoholic bar did not occur until Jan. 16-18. But the bar opened for student use on Nov. 26 before the rush of finals hit students and the fall semester drew to a close. The concept was conceived in 1986. A task force researched the idea and discovered students would welcome a non-alcoholic food and entertainment facility. A bid for was out by early 1990. When classes resumed last fall, students found the former Catskeller lounge boarded up in preparation for the construction of Union Station. The Catskeller had formerly been a popular study spot many students spent time in. Alongside the Catskeller a vending machines strip, an area known as the Dive, was also targeted for renovation. But as the area transformed into the Station, students found a new atmosphere with advantages they could make use of. The new space not only provided a bar and dancing area, but a new choice of food with its deli. Seating for the Station was divided into a variety of arrangements. Around the bar, tall tables and barstools were situated to look out over the dance floor and in another corner of the spacious establishment crowds could gather to view the large screen T.V. and cheer on the ' Cats. It ' s another alternative for the University community, said Union Station manager Teto Henderson. (It is) primarily for the students, but also for the University as a whole and it ' s an alternative they are choosing. Station patrons liked the variety of options available. I liked the idea of a non-alcoholic bar, a place for students to go where they don ' t have to put up with all the smoke and drinking of regular bars, said Karla Phelps, in elementary education and Station employee. Like many Manhattan area bars, the Station tried to provide the music and atmosphere that would encourage students to come in and relax for a good time. A disc jockey worked to develop a large part of the dance club atmosphere. Different nights we ' ll be programming different types of music, Henderson said. Wednesdays were planned as alternative music nights. According to Henderson, Thursday nights were being considered country nights with Union Program Council sponsored swing dance lessons night. Special nights during the semester also featured reggae and jazz. Student manager Cynthia Schmidt, graduate student in journalism and mass communications, pours a non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri at the bar in Union (Photo by J. Kyle Wyatt) UNION STATION 27

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VISUAL CULTURAL CLASSIC Union Art Gallery intrigues viewers with a constant variety of artist ' s displays. BY KRIS YOUNG The Union Art Gallery was more than a room full of eye-catching sculptures people glanced at on their way out. Gary Woodward, art director, believed it was many people ' s first taste of art. The arts are important to have so students are able to experience a full education, Woodward said. If they (the arts) aren ' t there, then there ' s something missing because they play an important role in cultural life. I ' m a real believer in having artists and in for University students and not targeting it specifically to art students. Tim Hossler, senior in interior architecture and chairperson of the Union Council Arts Committee, said the art background of most students was taken into consideration when art displays were chosen. One exhibit wasn ' t directly controversial, but its timing was. The Kansas Architectural Club ' s first show, titled Resistant, was a mix of art and architecture on display when the administration announced its plan to dissolve the College of Architecture and Design. During the display ' s final week, the artists placed sheer black veils over the art to symbolize the death of the college. Russ Perez, graduate student in student counseling personal services and UPC adviser, said the committee split the selection task with the art department. Committee members searched art gallery catalogs for potential displays and sent invitations to submit slides and an essay about their work. Some of the art department ' s slots were filled with exhibits by K-State graduate pursuing master ' s degrees in fine arts who were required to display their work in the gallery. The program gave graduate students exposure. Graduate students, no matter what field, tend to be hidden, said Howard Levy, student in art and Drawing I instructor. If I only taught, most people would never see it (my work). But I think it might also be inspiring to them. Levy also said he expected mixed reactions over his work, such as a piece which a bathroom wall with graffiti on it. The 12 exhibiting artists varied from graduate students, native Kansans and a few national exhibits. One of the national shows was by Ruth Kerkovius of New York, and another was from the National Invitational Drawing Exhibition which included by artists from every state. Perez credited the gallery ' s attention to its location in the Union. The Union is a busy place and students can just go in for a little bit. It doesn ' t take as much time as another out-of-the-way gallery, Hossler said. UNION ART GALLERY 29