University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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The fair Doritos man himself. Jay Leno cracked up audiences ail while touring the U.S. Photo by GREG BERG Carol Liefer, known perhaps the best for her appearances on HBO ' s special Liefer Madness, takes time after a hilari- ous performance to pose with a student. Photo by GREG BERG The Bonedaddy ' s were just one group that came to the University to perform. They are known not only for their music, but for their original attire. Photo by GREG BERG PERFORMERS 189

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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

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The Budweiser bal- loon was just one of many that was spon- sored by companies. More companies now take advantage of this unique form of advertising. Photo by BRICE SAMUEL TWO SiD€S . - Ot €Ax okm Although the balloon festival seemed like a big fun production full of excitement, it did have its drawbacks. To be able to launch the balloons properly the outside air must be cool. As a result the balloon festival had to be held early in the morning. People could be seen wandering around the field at 6:00 in the morning, yawn- ing and shaking from the cold, wondering whether or not it was really worth it all. The festival did not go off without a hitch. On Saturday a slight wind poured over the field. It did not seem like a major problem but even a small wind can cause pilots to be cautious and most of the lauches were cancelled. Sunday the winds also took to the field and it was uncertain whether the balloons would be able to lauch at all. However the winds died down and the balloons were able to lauch. Added on to the hassle that Mother Nature presented was the crowds of people that had come to see the balloon festival. Cars were backed up for up to three miles at some time, and some people were probably beginning to wonder if they would ever again see the world from outside their cars. Despite these minor setbacks, the affair did get to go on. Multitudes of people came and it was eventually considered a success. 190 STUDENT LIFE Balloons at the festival came in all colors and de and at hs from the crowd The lift offs lasted for about an hour and the baSoons could be seen floating serenely over nearby mountain tops. Photo by BRIAN WIL- SON