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

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Maize B ue Saturdavs Many students re- membered those strange mornings when they rolled over in bed and woke up to the sound of horns and woodwinds blaring through the bedroom window. They were the warm-up tones of the marching band announcing the arrival of another football Saturday. Students who lived within six blocks of the stadium were roused this way , tumbling out of bed to see swarms of cars in the streets, nearly all of them waving M flags and sporting Michigan Alumni decals in their windows. Soon after they barreled into town, those visitors paid $ 1 or $15 each to park in driveways, on lawns or on the golf course. Then visitors and students alike took place in the great tradition of American football the tailgate. Sophomore engineering student Marty Ferren said, My parents came to town for the homecoming day. They were really excited about pre-partying and they just bought tons of food. I invited all my roommates and stuff, but we still couldn ' t eat it all. The only bad part was that we missed the kick-off because we were still eating on the golf course. Similar tailgates took place all over campus where housemates, parents and friends were seen mingling around the backs of cars and heating up grills. Smells of hotdogs, cookies, chips, brownies and popcorn drifted in the air. Food spilled out of trunks and The Victors played while University students and friends waited for kick-off, often with beer in hand. As if on cue, the tailgaters looked at their watches, packed up their trunks and swarmed toward the stadium to take their seats in the Big House. story continued on page 54 Enjoying a pre-game meal, a student samples some three-bean chili at the Gamma Phi Beta annual chili cook-off on Elbel Field. Several sororities and fraternities participated in the annual event sponsored by Gamma Phi Beta to raise money for Camping for Kids. photo by Betsy Foster 52 | Football Saturdays a to I ' S

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With an enormous grin, an enthusiastic red deadhead tries, with difficulty, to display his sign. People from all walks of life banded together at the 2001 Hash Bash to share their opinions on the benefits of mari- juana, photo by Kristen Stoner Enthused support- ers come together to share a song. Al- though Hash Bash had a strong politi- cal agenda, the day was not complete without spirited music, good food and lively conversa- Re-legalize Marijuana and The on drugs is a war against our right to freedom. Another cry of protest was the constant rhythm of overlapping drumbeats, sometimes frantic and al- ways passionate, on Saturday, April 7. Spectators on the University ' s campus might have seen Hash Bash as cel- ebration but it was, in actuality, pro- test. The 30th annual Ann Arbor Hash Bash commenced at high noon on the Diag and represented the start of a new petition for the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. Protestors had 1 80 days to collect 302,000 signatures to supportthe Personal Responsibility Amendment (PRA) for the legalization of Marijuana. Protest organizer Greg Schmid, a 41 year-old Republican at- torney, optimistically told Detroit ' s Metro Times newspaper, I think the :limate is changing in Michigan. I think that, as time goes by, more and more people are ready to see the war on drugs end, and they perceive the PRA as a way to begin moving in that direc- tion. If passed, the decriminalization laws presented by the PRA would al- low Michigan residents to grow and possess three ounces of marijuana for personal use. There was a compas- sionate use provision for medical use and a provision granting the right to farm and manufacture indu hemp.The new law would ensure that proceeds from drug, alcohol and gam- bling forfeitures are directed into edu- cation and rehabilitation programs. Many students, like ISA sophomore Erika Wilson, enjoyed H if they did not participate in the PRA initiative. I just came to see what was going on. The music is pretty go Wilson said. I think it is just p getting together for a common cause. I personally don t think marijuana should be legalized but I support people gathering here to fight for a cause. Junior Nursing Student Adrienne Poperin agreed, No matter what the reason, I think it ' s really good for Ann Arbor ' s image. Lots of people come together for this c : But it was not all celebr, participants in Hash Bash, postings that s smoke marijuana a The even ' ofth; sued for b from By Sarah Johnson

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Waiting anxiously for the start of the game, front row fans show their excitement. The season opener against Miami (Ohio) brought Michigan Stadium its first victory of the year. photo by Kristen Stoner Michigan Life | 53