University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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g a break in tne L ' a 9 ' s awite common, especially on a sunny day. Elliot Milholain, Ari Press, and Matt Couzens stop to sit, talk, and relax in the Diag. -Tamara Psumy } slop in a Stwcci ' s ana a walk through the Diag is one way students relax. Andy Korhs stops in the Diag to eat his ice-cream and to talk to his friend. -Tamara Psumy 7 common claitrx afnong students is that if one stays in the Diag long enough he will run into everyone he knows. Grace Nam and Gene Kim stop in the Diag to chat for a few minutes before heading for class. -Tamara Psumy 18 MICHIGAN LIFE

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EMONADE Steel drummer, Robert, entertains these fairgoers with vibrant sounds from his music on Maynard Street. The sounds of Art Fair were all around, with solo performists during the day and bands on the outdoor stage at night. -Becky Steider - Lines like these found at every food and drink stand turned what should have been a quick stop for food into a long wait. Th e large variety of food was accentuated by the typical fair food like elephant ears. -Beck} Steider Laking time out from exploring tHe crafts, John Igelsias Boothman has a sketch made of himself. Many artists worked on their crafts while waiting for customers, but Byron Hunter had to wait for costumers to practice his craft. - Becky Steider .Art Pair Was filled with every kind of artist from professionals, to hobbyists, to ama- teurs. Brad Battey, a high school student from Livonia, saw Art Fair as an excellent opportunity to earn some extra cash while maintaining his violin skills. -Tamara Psumy AH ges participated in tKe Art Pair. Dayna Stahl and Blythe Peltier created their own art for free at a children ' s booth sponsored by the Ann Arbor YMCA.-Tamara Psumy ART FAIR 17

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KICKING ade easy A C K Don ' t step on the ' M ! ' This was one of the first superstitions introduced to fresh- men upon their arrival to the Univer- sity. The maize and blue ' M ' which sits in the center of the Diag was the tradi- tional focal point of Central Campus. Not only did the concrete walkway that stretched from the West Engineering Arch to State Street serve as the main drag for getting around campus, but the surrounding lawn provideed the perfect place to kick back and relax in order to listen to Preacher Mike, to people- watch, or to meet friends in between classes. Many organizations used the Diag ' s centrality to their advantage by holding political rallies or by organizing aware- ness events. Each year our organiza- tion (University Students Against Can- cer) sponsors the Great American Smoke-Out. We spend the day on the Diag, set up display tables and hand out Quit Kits for smokers that are filled with gum and candy. By using the Diag, we can get our message to quit smoking across to the greatest number of people, said Elaine Hirschfield, USAC Vice President. In addition to awareness events such as these, representatives of alternative political parties, as well as various religious and cultural groups, distributed leaflets in an attempt to con- vert individuals to their views. As well as having an important role in the education and political aware- ness of the student community, the Diag provided a major source of social con- tact for students. Many students who passed through the Diag more than once a day could see their friends. The Diag at noon is a major social scene, said LSA senior Ross Tanzer. Students made plans to meet their friends for lunch, to scope out a potential crush, or to see their past weekend ' s scam without beer goggles. During the spring and early fall, stu- dents used the Diag to procrastinate studying and to enjoy the gorgeous weather. As finals for the Winter se- mester drew closer, the amount of indi- viduals congregating on the Diag in- creased. Everyone is always complain- ing about the amount of work that they have, but on days like today, you don ' t see anyone rushing to the library to get it done, said School of Art senior Marcy Schwartzberg. The great weather also accounted for a marked increase in hackey sacs, frisbees, and dogs. The first day of sunny and higher than 50 degrees temperature brought out anxious sun- bathers trying to get rid of their winter white coloring.-Jenni er Morrison a+ noon s a wajo socia scerve. DIAG LIFE 19