Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Dave Zaback and his mother Kay and Heather Toth and her mother enjoy a inexican lunch before continuing their activities. Clay ton Moore I:ru Cable Gitgpry I) .Vupoti Kara Dutton and her mom, Diane, watch inquisitively as the hot air balloon team tries to set up for their early morning balloon ride. Sophomore Amy Kosinski and her mom model clothes from local merchants during the fashion show. i M O M • S • W E F. K E N 1)

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elighted Moms are greeted with much to do and see Oregon State moms may have gotten a true sense of campus during Mom's Weekend in more ways than one. Sweeping into town in the first weekend of May. mothers peered up at a sky which promised sun and threatened rain in the same moment. Yet, the gray above didn't seem to slow any motherly heels from heartily stepping around campus to check things out. Many mothers adorned with “OSU MOM” buttons from Mom's Club Registration, were seated in classes with their son or daughter on Friday. The Memorial Union Program Council, without competition from a musical concert that typically is in town for the weekend, entertained moms on stage with a large comedy show. Featuring funny man Dave Anderson from Dad's Weekend and three other comics, the show prompted quite a few giggles inside the walls of La Salle Stewart Center. It was flowers and “faire goodies that greeted OSU moms during Saturday on campus. New for this year was the MUPC Home and Garden Show in the quad where moms with a green thumb could pick up a complimentary carnation and check out demonstrations on flower arranging. The traditional MUPC Renaissance Faire on the MU Brick Mall was a collection of arts and crafts booths with food booths scattered in between. Moms could purchase pottery bowls or paintings while sampling spicy spring rolls or frozen yogurt. “My mom really likes crafty-stuff like that.” remarked Wendi Anderson, junior in English. “And 1 noticed that they had more booths this year. We enjoyed the Faire a lot.” If moms preferred a birds-eye view of campus, the opportunity was there with hot air balloon rides centered in the middle of the quad care of MUPC. However, for moms with acrophobia, there was also the slow turn of wheels and clip-clop of horses on the carriage rides which circled campus. Moms with an eye for clothing and style checked out the MUPC Fashion Show held in the MU Ballroom. In the MU Lounge, scones and tea were served to mothers serenaded by harp music during the MUPC Spring Tea. ”1 was very pleased with what MUPC did on Mom's Weekend,” said Jason Elms, Executive Director of Mom's Weekend. “Planning the weekend, 1 wanted to do something for my mom because of all the things she’s done for me.” Saturday evening held the Cinco de Mayo Festival in the Ballroom and the MUPC Milam Movie showing of the fanciful “Aladdin.” Over at Gill, the annual IFC Sing, a competition between sing and dance groups from the Greek houses, was held to the delight of students and moms as well. So, the skies may have been dark, but spirits were far from gray for cither mothers or students.‘W Alexi Bartlett Karen Anderson, of San Francisco, performs for students and moms during the MUPC sponsored comedy show. M O M ’ S • V E E K E N l

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elaxing Rock-n-Rage offers sun, fun and relaxation Spring term on campus may not have been a military zone exactly, but for many students there was definitely still need for a little “R-n-R.” Mid-May brought the sun out and student activity up, to set the stage for MUPCs Rock n Rage. As a replacement of the Beaver Bite of past years, Rock-n-Rage was a program that hoped to send student temperatures high with a little spring fever. “For it being the first annual event, 1 thought it went pretty well.” said Derek Tippner. MUPC Co-Director of Rock-n-Rage. “Beaver Bite’s reputation was lost, and that’s why we created Rock-n-Rage.” Held at the newly remodeled Dixon Recreation Center, Rock-n-Rage utilized the pool area, sun deck, and lawn area surrounding the building. Using the addition of the George F. Steven’s Natatorium, the event hoped for a mutual benefit between the two new entities. A stage was set up on the grass just southwest of the pool facility to feature a selection of bands. Body-n-Soul, Fife On Mars, and Native Sons all entertained the crowd with upbeat rhythms and danccable beats. And for a bit of sport, students played volleyball and croquet or possibly look a dip in the pool. Others stayed a bit less mobile and took advantage of the sun for a tan. “The fact that it was a sunny day got people out and about, remarked Lezli Gohecn, Co-Director of Rock-n-Rage. “And the music and food attracted people.” Tippner agreed and added, “My favorite part was looking around and seeing ever)' activity being used to the fullest.” With the help of a committc crew, the two directors made sure that food was paired up with all the activity. Toa Yuen. Yogurt Hill, and Togo’s all had outdoor booths set up for the hungry, and people could fill and refill bright blue Rock-n-Rage event cups with pop on campus. Co-sponsoring the event with MUPC was Council Travel, an organization out of Portland which offered student travel specials. Their company theme of “Delay Reality was utilized by Rock-n-Rage for publicity of the event. With finals creeping up far too quickly for almost everybody, it was a Saturday afternoon to forget the stress of studying. “1 thought it was great,” remarked Kelli Skidmore, senior in Home Economics and Education. “1 wish there had been even more people there. 1 think a lot of people missed out. Nevertheless, according to design. Rock-n-Rage meant rest and relaxation for all. A cxi Bartlett Gregory I). Napoli Body-n-Soul's lead female singer performs for a crowd of fans. I 4 R O C K • N RAGE