University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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he corner of Sandford and Baldwin is a popular spot for students to buy hot dogs and browse for tshirts and jew- elry. How to regulate street vendors has been a major issue for the Athens City Council. The Tate Center is a frequent gathering place for student groups and organi- zations. It was also where speakers often delivered messages, while engaging in lively exchanges with attentive stu- dents. Students enjoy the freedom of drinking downtown while the Athens Open Container Ordinance is suspended. The issue has been a struggle between stu- dents and members of the City Council, and the battle is far from over. IDEAS ISSUES

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CONTROVERSIAL tt CAMPUS For most students, college provides that first glimpse of what is called the real world. We are confronted daily with choices that affect our lives — What do I believe in? Where do I stand on this issue? Students were presented with many issues on which to form their own opinions. On October 8, student demonstrators protested Attorney General Michael Bowers ' decision to withdraw a job offer made to Robin Shahar because of her marriage to another woman. Many students protesting Bowers ' decision were angered by the Uni- versity ' s decision to allow his rep- think that a school as liberal as CIGA de- serves equally liberal laws. — Hilt More on At hen ' s open container poli- cy. resentatives to conduct job inter- views with law students on campus. Students experienced new free- dom as the Athens Open Contain- er Ordinance was suspended. Downtown public reached new heights. Students and city council members struggled over the issue, as council members discussed re- instating the ordinance. No matter what the issue, whether it states gay rights, drink- ing downtown, racial discrimina- tion, or sidewalk vendors, college provides the forum and a diverse mix of opinions. It is here that stu- dent form and test their own val- ues and convictions. 24 IDEAS ISSUES Peter Frey. The Campus Observer Suzanne Pugh (right) and thirty others demonstrate outside Clark Howell Hall to protest Attorney General Mi- chael Bowers ' s decision not to hire Robin Shahar on the grounds that she married another woman. ■■•UZ

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Tij he Miss UGA court: Shane Phil- lips sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa. Melinda Wilson sponsored Dy her parents, Susan Woodworth sponsored by the OCA Redcoat Band. Vicki Miller sponsored by Zeta Tau Al- pha, and Teresa Drozak sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta. ontestant number 14 in the Miss UGA pageant is freshman Susan Wood- worth. As her talent Susan performed a dance and baton twirling routine. Susan is also a Miss Georgia Superstar and a majorette with the Redcoat Band. TV] ewly crowned Miss Black UGA, I 1 Tracy Powell poses with a radiant smile, and her crown. As Miss Black UGA, Tracy participates in Homecoming activities, serves as a spokesperson for the community, and advises new students at orientation. 26 PAGEANT QUEENS