Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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I. Students joust in fun for moms. 2. life is a Cabaret for the Alpha Phi's anci-Sigma Chi'S. 3. Bob Proulx becomes emotionally involved with the turtles. i IVjm wapy Mom's weekend 25

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OSU moms are Still the One for mothers with memories of those good ole college days, OSU students planned activities to bring back such memories. . . at the 54th annual Mom's Weekend. On Saturday, jousters entertained while mothers and students browsed through myriads of arts and crafts at the fifth annual Renaissance Fair in the MU Quad. Others sought activities including a fashion show sponsored by local merchants, a Beaver football scrimmage, and an annual tug-of-war contest. Highlighting the afternoon was the annual Test of the Turtles competition at Gill Coliseum. Victorious in their training efforts. Delta Delta Delta's turtle trainers watched Deltar turtle capture number one trophy. New features this year included a lacrosse tournament, an ice-cream social, and an authentic Mexican dinner sponsored by the Chicano Student Union. To wrap up mom's day, Saturday evening brought the 16th annual IFC Sing in which Greeks and independents competed in mixed and novelty categories. Kappa Sigma fraternity and Delta Gamma sorority nabbed first place for novelty with their production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, while Delta Tau Delta and Delta Delta Delta won the mixed group competition. The weekend's activities showed moms that they arc and will always be Still the One. IVjoWrfc-v llrin Wilcv 24 Mom's weekend

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'Vanya' portrays Russian dreams Bravo! . . . was the response to Anton Chekhov's production of Uncle Vanya's first opening on May 24th at Mitchell Playhouse. Director of the opening performance, Edgar Reynolds, changed the historical image from fragile irony to the Comedy of Time. The play portrayed an older Russian couple in 1889, living in an unrealistic world of fantasy and dreams with a disturbing hint of infectious restlessness. The actors included an aging professor and his beautiful young wife, Yelena, both displaying a variety of emotions which create a chaotic, but still empty atmosphere. Spectators rose when the powerful character of the old professor lit up in depiction of Vanya's emotional breakdown. The characters longing for youth, variety in life, and the need for love became obvious with their regressive manners which became apparent in their prep school repartee. The complication of romance and comedy together create suspense, leaving the audience in an air of tingling uncertainty throughout the play. I . taiiCoMn 26 Uncle Vanya