University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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Attack On The Mall Art Attack, Spring 1985 McKeldin Mai J was transformed from a quiet, grassy area into a multi- media extravaganza during the Sec- ond Annual Art Attack celebration on May 1. Sponsored by Student Entertain- ment Enterprises, the day-long festi- val was dedicated to the apprecia- tion of art in its many forms, and thousands of spectators were treated to demonstrations of everything from dance to sculpture to karate. Entertainment was continuous throughout the day, and bands and acts of all kinds performed on a spe- cial stage set up for the occasion. Music ranged from folk to new wave, ensuring that there was some- thing for everyone, and the casts of Cabaret and Damn Yankees provided a special treat, singing some of the songs from the shows. In between the musical performances, other activity took place, including live broadcasts by WMUC and dem- onstrations by the Gymkana Troupe and the Medieval Mercenary Militia. One of the day ' s main attractions was the Mousetrap Kinematics display created by an architecture class that focused on three-dimen- sional design. Each of the eight large-scale task accomplishing de- vices was set up to perform a sim- ple task in a complex way. The Cab- bage Patch Killer, for example, began with a ball being tossed through a hoop and rolling down a ramp to trigger the release of a por- table carriage. After a series of simi- lar reactions had occurred, a final string was released, causing a guillo- tine blade to fall and chop off the head of the Cabbage Patch doll ly- ing beneath it. The Great Ameri- can Hot Dog was another inge- nious device. Its goal was to squirt ketchup on a hot dog. Wig Wash- er, Fun and Games and The Eliminator were all equally entertaining. Numerous booths and exhibits were set up around the mall, as well, attracting a constant stream of browsers. Artists of all kinds had come to display their wares, ranging from candy sold by the Mortar Board Honor Society to artwork from the West Gallery. Held under sunny skies. Art At- tack was a huge success. In the words of one inspired student, It was a celebration that could have gone on forever. Claire Fagen 22 Art Attack

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Monday, April 22. marked the begin- ning ol the 16th Annual Earth Awareness Week, recognized by the University with lour days ol scheduled events. The Earth Day lair was held on Horn- bake Mall, with more than 20 on- and oil- campus organizations participating. Groups included the Environmental Con- servation Organization, the Forestry Club. Zero Population Growth and the National Wildlile Federation. The turnout was large and many stu- dents stopped between classes to chat with Woodsy Owl. a guest at the lair, and to look at displays. In addition to selling their wares and handing out tree inlorma- tion. many groups attended lor the pur- pose ol getting Iree publicity lor their causes. Seeing tables set up with displays, many people eagerly approached the groups that dealt with issues that they were especially interested in. water purili- cation or recycling lor example, and js.hei how they could become involved. - 1970. Earth Day has been a way . -i ' encdns to demonstrate their dedi- cation to environmental improvement. The initial celebration was meant to be an alert to the world ' s ecological problems through workshops and lestivals. and more than 25 million people participated. Other activities held during Earth Week this year included Iree lilms. career day and a Iree bluegrass concert. Claire Fagen GLENN SPEIGHT GLENN SPEIGHT Earth Awareness Week 21

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