University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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eddV « I UOF A r ew Mexico I S:roTE d s ' carsUU re- ts where his priorit.es know that the I a r AZg9 kfciir Af Arm A. hose annoying and sometimes funny little plates, that some found too expensive, were plenti- ful around the University area. Being so noticeable as to cause Jeff Smith to write an editorial mention- ing them. These vanity plates , as they were called by the general public, were not found on any Gremlin or Duster, they were found on shiny BMWs(BEEMERS) and new Mazda Miatas. Who owns them or what they were on was not as important as the messages that they relayed. Who could forget NANA 4? This proud grandmother of four found a way to advertise her worth through the simple little piece of tin found on the front of her car. HOT ROD only left to the imagination who the plate was talking about; the car or the owner?!? Wherever one looked, personalized license plates were found everywhere. The next fad? Only time will tell. • Robert Castrillo The car itself isn ' t the This license plate gives only knock out (K-O) new meaning to the this BMW possesses, word Patamobile . Photo by BRICE SAMUEL Photo by BRICE SAMUEL LICENSE PLATES 187

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TWO SIDES ' - jiMiX Q% Jii Those plates are only to show off how much money someone has, they(the owners) only want to rub it in poor people ' s faces!, exclaimed an outraged student as a cool little car sped by with a personalized license plate grappled onto the front. Though many students found it cool to have a unique little plate to be recognized by others found it silly. Some students found the plates to be a ridicu- lous waste of money and unnecessary. Why would they want to spend that extra money when they can spend it on things they need, college isn ' t cheap!, the same student ended. An extra charge is added to the already expen- sive cost of license plates; the cost for a 1990 Thunderbird license plates is $475, an extra $25 for personalized plates. $25 is quite a bit of money, for which some students cannot afford to waste on a piece of metal. But if one wants the distinction of having a personalized plate to publicize social status or a message, the option is open to all with only a few restrictions; no vulgar messages, and must be seven letters long. And what better to pro- mote school spirit but a White Wildcat license plate that are only $25 non-personalized. • Robert Castrillo ICECATS The Icecats get support from abroad. Photo by BRICE SAMUEL 3RDSAM??????? Though we may draw our own conclusions, the true meaning is left for the owner. Photo by BRICE SAMUEL I ARIZONA 3 RD SAM GRAND CANYON STATCipo 186 STUDENT LIFE ocf w TheJIniversiiAf

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Bring On Zhe Show rhe University of Arizona is very well known. In fact, it is so well known that performers from all over are bound to come to it sooner or later This year was no exception. The university hosted quite a few entertainers, among them Debbie Gibson, Whitesnake, Bad En- glish, and the Bonedaddy ' s, to name a few. There were also stand up comedians and comediennes, such as Bill Cosby, Jay Leno, and Carol Liefer Even Joe Clark, the infamous principal featured in the movie Lean On Me, came by to talk. With the number of performers coming through the univer- sity on a regular basis, everyone was bound to see someone famous or at least close to it by the end of the year Music wasn ' t the only area which drew the enter- tainers, but it was one of the easiest ways to see someone with national or even worldwide acclaim. The Stadium was just one place in the vicinity of the university where the artists could come with their songs and perforr Almost any speaker was welcomed. Joe Clark was the recipient of an attentive audience, and he received a standing ovation from a packed house after his appearance at the university. Not to be forgotten were the special few who made us laugh. Carol Liefer, Jay Leno, and Bill Cosby all stopped by for a few brief hours that those who attended the performances won ' t soon forget. Whether it be a comedian, a singer, or simply a speaker, all were welcome at the university. • Wendy Ursell 188 STUDENT LIFE