Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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april T.U.C.P. closes the 1981 season with a triple header. An evening of jazz and classical acoustic guitar features the finest musicians of that genre. Guitar greats Al Oimeola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia combine talents and perform in McAlister Auditorium. Each member of the trio is an acclaimed guitarist in his own right and it is doubtful that such a concentration of talent has ever before graced McAlister ' s stage. Although New Orleans provides constant exposure to the roots of jazz, once in a while it is a real treat to have the opportunity to listen to the progressive jazz that has emerged into a complex and important musical category. 26

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march The Cold, by far the most popular of the WTUL Marathon bands, is New Orleans ' own contribution to New Wave. The Cold draws a crowd wherever they go, and the Marathon is no exception. Hundreds of adoring high school fans crowd the stage, copying every move lead singer Barbie Menendez makes. The devoted wear darl( sunglasses, ties over t-shirts, and New Wave buttons. They jump up and down in almost spasmodic motion to the music while the older, more mature Tulane students watch with smiles of amusement. Yet, late at night, when the high schoolers are at home, Tulane students can be found at Jimmy ' s, wearing dark sunglasses, ties over t°shirts, and New Wave buttons, jumping up and down to the music of The Cold. 25

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april Aboard the riverboats and in the city ' s finest hotels, the Greeks are attending spring formals. Some of the dances are not unlike the Senior prom; a date is picked up by her escort, who, stiffly clad in a tuxedo, nervously pins a corsage on her gown. There is a difference though. As the couple gets into the car, no parents watch uneasily, imposing last minute curfews and looking disapprovingly at the bottles of liquor in the back seat. Other formals start with a traditional celebration a nd parade in honor of things near and dear to the fraternity: debutantes and the confederacy. Even after four years of college, many members are unaware that the south did not actually win the Civil War. :. , ,.1 ' ■■.i- ' m: -;: :f fjs»8 8HiMS«T«am«i 27