University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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Classic City Renee Wiener Heading down the Atlanta Highway, the adventure seeker will stumble upon downtown Athens. This is where the student, professor, businessman and visitor comes to experience the es- sence of Athens. Whether its music, movies, bars, restau- rants, or speciality shops, it all contributes to a making Athens a vibrant college town. The music scene that has put Athens on the map con- tinues to prosper. The open- ing of the Georgia Theatre has made it possible for estab- lished bans to play for larger audiences. The 40 Watt, Rock- fish Palace, and The Down- stairs still draws in those rel- ishing Athens ' alternative music. Numerous bars create the ideal atmosphere to hang out and have fun. New spots such as The Globe, Lowery ' s, The Hanger, and Wax Alley show that Athens night life is alive and flourishing. By day, downtown Athens becomes the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon. Downtown sidewalk cafes and restaurants are wonder- ful places for casual lunches with friends and visitors. Hours can pass away dis- covering Athens ' unique stores and boutiques. Espe- cially important is the mix of people who enjoy downtown and bring life to this classic southern city. Outdoor vendors were a new addi- tion to the downtown scene. Dann Earlv

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Kellv Schachner Students exercised their first amendment rights over various local, national, and internation- al issues during the year. They protested by means of marches, t-shirts, and fliers. Local issues, like the praver at football games. the open-container law, and the drinking age sparked lawsuits, prot- ests, and petitions. Vince Sorrentino, The Wizard , tried to generate students support for the lowering of the drinking age to 18 again. David Levitt and Keith Harrell sued the city over the open-con- tainer law, where the law was considered to be un- constitutional. National and interna- tional issues also had an impact on the student body. Students marched from South to North Campus in support of the Chinese rebellion in Beij- ing in June, but the sup- port continued in the fall, with the sell of t-shirts before football games. In addition, the pro-choice activists demonstrated on campus for the abortion issue and sold t-shirts during the Activities Fair in the fall. Many issues occurred over the year. Whatever the issue, UGA students were sure to come out to express them- selves. Right: Pro-choice supporters sell t-shirts and distribute infor- mation about their cause. Public Inlormrttion Defend The Rignf To AOOff ' On 21

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- • ' • VIEWPOINTS Left Outdoor ctfes pro- vided great food and plenty of chances to hang- out with friends. What I like most about downtown Ath- ens is its individual per- sonality. —Andrea Bradner You don ' t have to be doing anything, the at- mosphere engulfs you downtown. —Tammy Schmitte Downtown Athens attracts people from all over because it is the music capital of the world. —Donna Steakly Far Left: Downtown shops were perfect for browsing and buying things that were out of the usual. Near Left: The new Geor- gia Theatre attracts big bands to Athens.