University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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■w Up The decade of the 90 ' s brought with it many changes and trends. Just as the 60 ' s had its theme of peace and love, and the 70 ' s had bell- bottoms and disco music, the 90 ' s are sure to have significant styles which will long be re- membered. One such trend is America ' s love affair with exercise and health. Americans (A ho were once known to live day by day with the philosophy of we all have to go sometime, nave awakened to realize that their lives are the most valuable assets they have. On any typical day in Athens, one can ob- serve many students jogging, playing frisbee, swimming, or participating in other outdoor activities with friends. We may ask ourselves whether these people are sincerely exercising ' or health reasons or merely doing it in order to 36 part of the crowd. Whatever the reason, the need to look younger and stay fit has taken the country by storm. Celebrities play a big part in shaping the :ountry ' s trends. Arnold Schwarzenegger, for 3xample, is encouraging American kids to Bxercise in his role as the president ' s advisor Dn physical fitness. In an interview with Sassy Tiagazine, Madonna described her daily work- Duts as two and a half hours of hell. This year On a typical day in Ath- ens, nnany students take time off to play tennis. Oth- ers jog, swim, or participate in other out- door activi- ties with friends. McDonald ' s gave away jump ropes and mini- basketballs in their Happy Meals, courtesy of Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. Although this trend is definitely one that is a real necessity, there will always be those who are out to make a buck. Television has become the main medium that exploits America ' s obsession with physical fitness. From Thighmaster to Soloflex, the fitness conscious have been made to believe that all of these products are essential to a healthy body. Physical fitness has even become an industry; health clubs, spas, fitness centers, and gyms make millions from the exercise craze. Nike, Adidas, Reebok, keep us mov- ing in ourfashionable jogging suits, leotards, and body-suits. Everyone from Cher to Cindy Crawford has a video to teach us exactly how to keep in shape. Basic physical fitness and health aware- ness are essentials to living. Whether it is shooting hoops with friends or just jogging while listening to your favorite song on your Walkman, get out and enjoy what life has to offer. -Tracy Adams Kristen Cone FTTNE5S 21

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Many students kick off the school year by playing intramu- ral sports at the Recreational Sports Complex. The Complex also offers students fields, jogging trails and tennis courts. Shapin ' Up % 20 FTrNESS

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-pD r Experience England RobynPuckettand Sarah Hill learn about English attitudes and traditions during spring break. During their visit to England, they took a day trip to Stonehenge. They returned feeling more knowledgeable about their En- glish heritage and about the differ- ences in cultures even between two English speaking nations. They said one outstanding part of the trip was learning about the cui- sine. Though they did not parlicularly like the taste of the food in England, they were delighted to try sonnething new by tasting the foods and the teas. Cuisine is an important part of any culture. Both the food and the way it IS ser ved reflect the way people view mealtimes and even family time.