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

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s ampaigning for congressional candidate, Representative Lynn Rivers, students take an active role in the election. College Republicans frequently chalked campus sidewalks in hopes of gaining support for Bob Dole and the rest of the Republican ticket with slogans such as Dole-Kemp in 1996. reclaiming Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness, from its roof, the Choose or Lose Bus parks in front of the Union on Sept. 27. The bus was Music Television ' s vehicle to encourage students to vote. The Choose or Lose Bus travelled the country stopping at college campuses to register students to vote in the upcoming election. 22 Presidential Election

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elrc I up nl and storij bij emma cartwriqht plaHorm shoes polarfleece ion Every moi is rafternoon, when students prepared to go to ;, they had to decide what to wear. Whether it ret] ui red hours of ideration, or minutes of sorting through dirty laundry, uiiui a student chose to wear reflected his or her individuality. Fashion has long been considered an expression of individualism. Whether donning pink hair, brown polka-dot polyester pants, or a combed wool Armani suit, students showed a variety of fashion interests Among the most popular trends was the reemergence seventies fashions. Throughout Briarwood Mall, located on Sot State Street, students were confronted with styles that looked they were straight out of the Brady Bunch. Polyester pants patterned shirts occupied the shelves and racks of many of the stores. This stuff looks like what my mother wore when she was in said one student who was appalled at the selection. Trends of the seventies also emerged in men ' s clo students began to wear corduroys almost as much as they wore jeai i - were also often seen wearing fleece vests. The vests were cross- )nal: they could be worn on the coldest fall days, as well as icr spring days. It makes a great pillow too. said sophomore biology student Ryan Rampersaed. Despite these more radical retro returns, other trends from the s emerged in more subtle ways. One of the most apparent in women ' s fashion was the popularity of the platform stacked heels on these shoes ranged from a modest half i inches and came in all different colors and materials, i red alligator shoes to black patent leather ones. For mam es were the |vrfeei dress accessor) for an} outfit. I liket: . loafers so much that I wore the heel down. Other fa orites ' . ' Jeans. Students appeared to like wearing jeans Better than any other article of clothing. While some students referred to purchase brand nev : others njo edthe in old worn-in pair of jeans. The preference for older iean ; v. as so irelhat Route 66. located on rr tateStreet, specialized in the Students could buy used jeans for around T Displaying current fashion trends, tliis young i is wearing used jeans and platform loafers. Students could purchase used jeans from Route 66 for about S25. Platform loafers were a popular shoe with anv outfit. Women could be seen wearing them with both ssier pants. Mike Campbell Fashion 21

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Peter Nielsen Bill Clinton democrats laijout and stonj bu, emma rarlwricjm Reel Ike Vole Bob Dole on republicans For many University students, the 1 996 Presi- students waiting to cast their votes not only for dential Election was the first time they exercised their right to vote. While many had voted for Congressional candidates or on national and local issues, for many students this was their first presi- dential election. I felt like I was doing my Ameri- can duty, said first- year student Megan O ' Brien after she voted. In line with tradi- tional voting patterns, there was a much larger turnout in this election because it was a presi- dential election. Music Television ' s (MTV) Choose or Lose Bus came to campus at the end of September, and gave out free t-shirts in an effort to urge stu- dents to vote. The Rock the Vote campaign al- lowed students to trans- fer their voter registra- tions to Ann Arbor. Throughout the early fall student volunteers stood in the Diag and helped students register to vote. This alleviated the prob- lems and hassles of absentee ballots. Yet. many students preferred to vote by mail. I am much more interested and informed about the elections at home than I am about the elections here, said sophomore Matt Kirshner who voted by absentee ballot on issues and candidates in his home state of Massachusetts. Sarah Smucker nior English major Peter Kaye casts his vote during the 1996 general election. Students voted for the President of the United States, state senators, congressional representatives, the Ann Arbor mayor and University Regents. In addition, there were many ballot measures to vote on, including bear hunting and casino gambling. candidates, but also ballot issues. Local ballot proposals ranged from casino gambling in Detroit to outlawing certain bear hunting practices throughout the state. However, there was more to the election than what occurred on J TTTSH Nov. 5. For weeks and months prior to the elec- tion, politically active students campaigned for candidates. The College Republicans repeatedly chalked campus sidewalks urg- ing students to vote for Senator Bob Dole. On the other hand, del- egates of the Demo- cratic National Conven- tion sent email to all College Democrats. The email explained President Bill Clinton ' s stance on various is- sues. Supporters of Congresswoman Lynn Rivers campaigned in front of the Michigan Union the day before elections. On election day, a banner hung over the en- trance to the Union and read Voice Your Vote. Inside there were posters and signs reminding students of the importance of the day. Despite these campaigns encouraging people to vote, many did not get out to the polls. I really didn ' t keep up with the campaign, and I didn ' t know the issues, so Sarah Smucker Voting sites around campus were filled with I didn ' t vote, said junior Mark Strohmaier. Respite the long line, students anxiously await their opportunity to vote at the Union. South Quad, East Quad, Markley Hall, and the Michigan League were also used as polling sites. For most students, this was their first chance to vote in a presidential election. There was a concentrated effort by various campus groups to register students to vote in the NOV. 5 election. Presidential Election 4- 23