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

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Placement tests were taken during the beginning of orientation so the results would he back in time for registration the last day of the three day process. A student vigorously writes her response to the essay question which would even- tually place her into the appropriate English course. -Tamara Psurrni nightmare begins. . .the yellow planner was the first thing distributed to new students. Already trying to arrange his days, Joe Martin checks his schedule. -Tamara Psumy Taking a time out from dancing at tke Orientation dance, Greg Fassano signs the gradu- ation banner for the class of 1995. Every orienta- tion group signed its own class banner whichwould later hang during graduation. -Tamara Psumy y ttempting to untie themselves from the human knot, orientation students learn team building strategies. Orientation provided many activities that created bonding and team work skills. -Tamara Psumy y new tradition begins! Summer orientation students test the new tradition of wading through the Thomas Cooley Fountain-- venturing south as they enter college and eventu- ally returning north after graduation. -Tamara Psurny ORIENTATION 21

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PREACHING new cu Edition to the Diag debate RADICAlVlEWS Mreen-gray hair, red, white, and blue pants with stars, and a fire red sweatshirt embroidered with the name Stoney - Is this is an outfit that Preacher Mike would wear? Not! Rather, this is the attire of a new preacher. Stoney Burke, the latest addition to Diag debate, has brought the clothes and rhetoric of a revolutionary time to campus. He envisions himself as a form of ideological competition, offering a much more radical viewpoint than mainstream politics. Before I showed up, said Burke, we all came to the Diag and listened to Mike. Now Burke has ar- rived and challenged his large audi- ences to examine a different perspec- tive. Taking a stance on issues ranging from the Greek system to the govern- ment, Burke, better known as just Stoney , attracted huge and active crowds in the Diag during warm days. As Renee Pawlak, an LSA freshman said, not many professors I know get an audience like this every afternoon. He makes you think and is entertaining at the same time. His controversial discussions drew members of the crowd to debate and argue with Burke on some of his thoughts. Despite all the University knowledge and students around him, Burke stood his ground, though many of Wearing his re.d, wkite, and blue, proud to be an American garb, Stoney Burke goes out in style as students gathered in the Diag to hear his final speech of the season.-Tamara Psumy his comments bordered on the offen- sive. He ' s assertive and questions everyone ' s assumed values, said Brad Imhoff, an LSA sophomore, he makes everyone question themselves as well. Yet, questions about Stoney Burke re- main unanswered. Although Burke hails from the Uni- versity of California at Berkeley, the origin of the name Stoney continued to be a mystery. Furthermore, no one seemed sure why Burke came here or how long he would stay. Expressing why people spend time and listen to Burke, Daniel Mann, an LSA junior, said He bitches at things and people, and the crowd supports him. They like to see a colorful character out here. Besides, I don ' t have class now and have nothing better to do. Burke used this audience to advocate his social change ideas and as a vehicle for spreading his message. Even though his attitudes, like his clothes, were in marked contrast with the crowd sur- rounding him, Burke continued his work. Concerning homelessness, Burke shouted, in this country we don ' t have a homeless problem, we have a heartless problem. Through Burke ' s outspoken opinions and outrageous acts, he deliv- ered a message of awareness to anyone listening. -Randy Lehner , , .no one. seems su e. ..How long e. will stay, but Kis presence can always be felt. STONEY 23