University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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1982-1983 fhien Scratch The Blue Hen Yearbook Computers, Computers, -, - Rl ot e T AT More By Beth Hein 1982 was the vear Time mag- azine chose a computer for its traditional Man of the Year award, Does this mean that computers are becoming more important than humans? In this age of automation, sometimes it seems Lhat way. Nowadays everyone is talk- ing about bits and bytes, RAM and ROM. Whether we like it or not, the computer age is here tostay, and we all must develop computer literacy in order to maintain our place in the busi- ness world. By the time most students graduate from college, they have already taken at least one course in computing. When this year's freshmen leave school, over half will probably find their first jobs using computer terminals of one kind or an- other. But computers are just in their infancy. These statistics will accelerate as computers be- Computers gin to assume their rightful role. The computer revolution has been led by the microcomputer. These devices bring computer power to the public quickly and at ever-decreasing prices, com- ing within the grasp of small bu- sinesses and many individuals throughout the world. New models and features come out every few months, constantly improving on the basic systems. And within the computer market, competition is keen. MNumerous publications exist solely about computers and their applications. And what can people do with their com- puters? Practically anything. They may play games, work out their taxes, draw with advanced graphics, do word processing, solve complex mathematical problems, and perform a host of other activities. But the computer field con- tains more than personal com- puters, although they are very - popular. For instance, the computer on a chip has many applications we never really think about. It is present in automobiles, thermostats, home appliances, and watches. Business users are growing, teo. With the advent of pur- chased software, computers can handle many of the routine tasks of business extremely effi- ciently without every company having to hire its own program- mer, More businesses than ever before can now afford comput- erization with a savings of time, energy, and money. Indeed, they may be left behind without the added capabilities that com- puters provide. Although some may prefer the term computer invasion, the computer revolution is actu- ally beneficial to our society. It enables us to perform many new, exciting, and time-saving jobs while at the same time en- joying the video craze. WXDR Expands By Anne L. Giacoma Six-year-old WXDR-FM, the University of Delaware's own radio station, increased its broadcast power to 1,000 watts stereo this year. The increase was in response to the growing student and community needs. WXDR, 91.3 on the FM dial, features diverse music and pub- lic affairs programs in a block- programming arrangement. Two Place Foot In Mouth By Anne L. Giacoma The Beach Boys changed the chorus of their famous song from Help Me, Rhonda to Help Me, Jim! when Interior Secretary James Watt referred to the group as hard rock, at- tracling an undesirable ele- ment last Spring. Waltt won an unprecedented Presidential Award, the Shoot-Yourself-in-the-Foot Award after refusing to allow the Beach Boys to perform in Washington, D.C. for the Fourth of July celebration there, Watt changed his mind after some coaxing from President and Mrs. Reagan, and so did the Beach Boys. They planned to play in Atlantic City for the Fourth! USFL Starts By Anne L. Giacoma Football fanatics were in sev- enth heaven this year when they discovered that there were more football games to watch on TV, After many years of planning, the United States Football League finally became an alter- native to the NFL. Instituted in March, 1983, the USFL has teams in various cities including the Philadel- phia Stars, the Tampa Bay Bandits, and the Michigan Pan- thers, to name just a few. These teams are comprised of not only new recruits, but also of NFL transfers. Both the NFL and the USFL are professional leagues, although their rules differ slightly. Now it will be even more dif- ficult for many U of D students to study with two different leagues to watch on weekends!

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One Community Day By Berh Bell Clowns, acrobats, live ani- mals, games, funnel cakes ... those things that we remember from our youth were once again brought to life in Newark's 1 2th annual Community Day. The University's grassy Mall be- tween Main Street and Memo- rial Hall was swarming with the young and the old who came to enjoy the carnival atmosphere. Live performances by gym- nasts and acrobats of the Wings Acro-gymnastics Team of Wil- mington tantalized the crowd by springing off trampolines and tumbling across the lawn. A flea market behind Sy- pherd and Brown Halls invited the curious to browse and buy assorted dishes, towels, tools, and clothing, Bright-colored displays of quilts and material folding, coupled with many demonstra- tions and other events, lured college students and adults to buy or learn new handiwork. Egg-throwing contests and face painting appealed to the children, and popular demon- strations by groups such as the American Karate Studio enter- tained gathering crowds. The Mall was decorated with public information booths and politi- cal figures, while popular folk and gospel music provided an audible backdrop. The fact that the expected rains did not arrive caused the event to be an even bigger success. fhien Scratch The Blue Hen Yearbook 4 vH Wi B3 Bl Charms Enchants By Jill Smith E.T....The Extra-Terrestri- al ... the little creature that charmed moviegoers across the nation this past summer . . . the alien who was accidently left behind by his people when they departed this planet in a hurry ... the little lost being whose earthly happiness was Reesces pieces and his new friend Elliot ... E.T., now the new craze. Shortly after theatres boast- ed the light, humorous film that was nominated for Best Picture of the Year, stores began Lo sell E.T. dolls and posters. Every- where, the little flesh-colored figure with a pole-like neck and elongated arms and fingers could be seen. Scon the video craze adopted the creature as a new game. Everywhere, on sta- tionary, cards and colorful post- ers, the healing finger of E.T. was seen reaching out, recalling the phrase, phone home. The E.T. craze meant every- one talked like the creature or recreated his unigue little body. Anything that is an inhuman- looking as E.T. has to be cute and extremely loveable. E.T. was the one who made people laugh and cry, and sus- pended their disbelief because his earthly counterpart, Elliot, said, This is reality. S0 we all wanted to believe it when E.T. and Elliot flew past the moon on a bicycle to safety in the movie and soared away with the award for best special effects, and when E.T. came back to life when we all thought he wasdead. E.T.isanything but dead. He lives in maga- zines, store windows, arcades, and in the memories of anyone who got the chance to see the film, ET. 1982-1983 Goodbye MASH Hawkeye gone crazy? Hot- lips going home? Father Mul- cahey deaf? Who would have dreamed of such an ending years ago when we first came to know and love the bunch at 4077 MASH? As all good things must come te an end, so did MASH; one of the nation's mosi- walched television shows. It last episode, aired last Spring, drew the largest television audi- ence ever, And, believe it or not, a ma- jority of the U of D students were included in that enormous audience. Students took advan- tage of this momentous occa- sion to celebrate and cele brate they did! Fatigue-clad and serub-suit- ed co-eds drank beer, ate snacks, and gathered together in front of televisions all over campus to hold final MASH parties. And, out of respect for the departing cast and crew of MASH, students refrained from studying that night. A Big Bust By Anne L. Giacoma John Zachary Delorecan, known for his high-perfors mance line of sports cars, wal indicted this vear on drug charges. Apparently DeLorean automobile empire was flou dering, and he allegedly tried alleviate his situation through multi-thousand dollar cocain deal. DeLorean is on bail, waiti: ing for further trials. Delorean is married to modi el Christina Ferrare and theg have two children.

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Three By Joanne Fuscaldo The year 1982 will long be remembered for record-high unemployment, the extra-ter- restrial charm of E.T., and the birth of home computers. But 1982 will also be remem- bered as a year in which the world suffered the loss of many great people. Their contribu- tions in the film and music in- dustries, in literature, politics and sports will not be forgotten. Two film-star giants, Henry Fonda, 74, and Lee Strasbery, 80, will remain immortal in the eyes of the American public. Fonda, who in his lifetime acted in 85 films, finally won an Os- car for his last and one of his finest performances in On Golden Pond. In 1982, Hollywood also grieved the deaths of actresses Ingrid Bergman and Grace Kel- ly, who captivated audiences with their beauty and talent. Bergman came to the U.S. from Sweden and was best known for her portrayals in Joan of Arc and A Woman Called Golda. Bergman died at age 67 of can- cer, Grace Kelly, whose tragic death at 52 shocked the nation, was born the daughter of a Philadelphia bricklayer and lat- er became Princess of Monaco when she married Prince Rai- nier. Karen Carpenter, of the well- known brother-sister singing duo, also died at a young age this year. The Carpenters had many top hits including their biggest, Close to You. Car- penter died of a heart attack which was directly related to her battle with Anorexia Ner- V0S4, The death of Leonoid Brezh- nev, the embodiment of Soviet power for the last eighteen years, left the entire US.S.R. mourning for the loss of their Hen Scratch The Blue Hen Yearbook Images of 1982-1983 great leader, and left the rest of the world wondering about the effects his death would have on Soviet relations around the world. Brezhnev was responsi- ble for building up Soviet nucle- ar strength, for the defeat of Czechoslovakia, and for the in- vasion of Afghanistan. Closer to home, Leon Jaworski, 77, will also be missed. Jaworski's name be- came a household word during the Watergate trials in the early 70's when, as a prosecutor, he brought about the release of the 64 White House Tapes which led to Richard Nixon's presi- dential resignation and to the largest government scandal in U.S. history. Along the political lines, First Lady Bess Truman, often referred to affectionately as the Boss by husband Har- ry, also died this year at age 97, The deaths of two famous writers, John Cheever and Ayn Rand, were also mourned in 1982. Cheever was a well- known short story writer, and often wrote about suburban life in Boston and New York. Rand was the Russian-born author of the novel, The Fountainhead, which supports the author's be- lief in individualism. The death of Leroy Satch- el Paige at age 75 ended one of sports history's enduring leg- ends. Paige was a star pitcher in the black leagues, but was not admitted into the major leagues until age 42. He will be quoted in years to come as saying, Don't look back. Something may be gaining on you. Each of these men and wom- en have made lasting and unigue impressions on our world today. They will be great- ly missed, but the memory of their achievements will last for years to come. A New Prince of Wales By Berk Bell The fairy-tale life of princes and princesses continued when the Royal Couple announced the birth of their first son on June 21, 1982. All across the English countryside, people rejoiced and celebrated the birth of their future king. Baby Wales, as the hospi- tal 1.D. tags on his wrist and ankle read arrived at 9:03 p.m. that Monday and weighed a healthy seven pounds one-and- one-hall ounces, accounting to the illustrated London News. The young prince was given a more royal name a few days lat- er. William Arthur Phillip Louis would be his official name, but from then on he would be known as Prince Wil- liam of Wales. Princess Diana was fine throughout the sixteen-hour la- bor and delivery. Less than 24 hours after the baby was born, she left St. Mary's Hospital for Kennsington Palace. Diana celebrated her 21st birthday ten days later. People all over the world sent the new mother and baby pre- sents and congratulations. 1982-1983 Landesburg Humors Uof D By Jill Smith Barney Miller's egotistical encyclopedia made his presence known to a sellout crowd in Bacchus this Spring. Better known as Detective Dietrich on the T.V. comedy Barney Miller, Steve Landesburg entertained stu- dents with his imitations and impressions that left them laughing long after his one-man show ended. ' Landesburg, who began do- ing stand-up comedy over 10 years ago, incorporated singing and dancing imitations with his repetoire of ethnic and sarcastic jokes, His unique, dry humor on the T.V. program indicates that ! this man has a sense of humor that surpasses the limitations of a T.V. screen; Saturday night in Bacchus proved this to be true. Steve Landesburg's interpreta- tions of the Village People and Barry White made stom- achs ache from laughter. His other impressions include any- thing from Harry Kissinger to his own interpretations of races of people he is limitless. Landesburg's relaxed cool- ness on the stage encouraged the audience to immediately sit back, enjoy the show and laugh.