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PQ or A Seasons An explosion of style, texture and color paraded down the runway: green mohair, fuchsia dresses, black crepe, antique satin and sky blue jackets were just a few of the clothing varieties modeled at the Student Designer Show- case ' 89 Fashion Show. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 1, the show was sponsored by the Texas Food and Fibers Commission, the UT Fashion Group and the Division of Textiles and Cloth- ing at the University of Texas at Austin. The annual show, run by students, gave hands-on train- ing and design experience to those who hoped to enter the fashion industry. It ' s a trial run, much like the real world. It gave us valuable experience, Cathi Riggs, fashion de- sign senior, said. The designers not only created their own outfits, but they also sewed their own creations, and some even pro- duced their own fabric. After the show, most students kept their works for a portfolio to use in the future. The show included clothes for all occasions and seasons. There was both summer and fall apparel, wedding dresses, formals, suits, jackets and jumpsuits. Floor-length dresses and skirts were predominant in the collection of 58 items. Velvet, mohair and rayon in shades of black, white and blue were popular combinations. The award for favorite garment of the show was given by judges to Sara Jones, fashion design senior, for her full- length mohair coat with a black braid design. It was the first show I had a lot of garments in, and the first coat I ever made. I expected to do well, but there was a lot of competition, Jones said. Gerardo Cantu, textile clothing senior, won designer of the year, the highest award a fashion student can achieve. Behind the scenes, the production staff kept the show running. We kept everything together, helped with the setup, and also helped people find their seats, Kristin Ellington, fashion design sophomore, said. It was hectic, but it was fun. With more than 300 people in attendance, the showcase was a success with both designer participation and public turnout. All participants in the show were given the op- portunity to work in an atmosphere that was like that of professionals. Said Ellington, It was exciting to see the show run so smoothly it was really inspiring! story by Cathy Mires photos by Kristine Wolff LAST MINUTE: Adding a finishing touch, Nikki Ashbaugh, fashion design freshman, waits with Thembsie Noruwana, communications jun- ior, for their turn on the runway. MIRROR, MIRROR: In the dressing area, Kerri Lause, liberal arts freshman, brushes her hair before the showing of Joel Childress ' vest, skirt and cape. GLAMOUROUS LIFE: Strolling down the runway, Stephanie Smith, fashion merchandising junior, models an outfit created by Gerardo Cantu. UT Fashion Show 29
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TREATY OAK The Poisoning of a Landmark story by Elizabeth DeWitt LJ photos by George Bridges Over five hundred years old. A na- tional landmark. Pictured in the Hall of Fame of Forestry in Washington, D.C. Called the most perfect tree in North America at one time. Its name was de- rived from the legend that Stephen F. Austin signed the first treaty in the state between white men and indians beneath its 120-foot canopy. Austin ' s Treaty Oak. In May, 1989, it was discovered that the tree had been poisoned with Velpar, an herbicide manufactured by DuPont. The act was rumored to be part of a cult ritual. The poisoner was still at large. The tree might die. This was the sad news Austinites received during the summer of 1989. Sad but true, someone had wanted to kill the famous Treaty Oak and may have succeeded. We didn ' t know. It was estimated that a gallon of Velpar was poured around the base of the tree, several times the amount needed to kill it. Top priority was given to saving the sacred tree. A task force of national and Texas experts assem- bled and recommended above-ground treatment to reduce the stress of pro- ducing new leaves. An above-ground irrigation system was installed to spray the tree daily and a dark 55-foot screen was erected around the tree to reduce heat stress. The poisoned soil was removed PRESS CONFERENCE: The Austin Police Department an- nounces the arrest of a suspect in the poisoning of the Treaty Oak while behind them a crew works to remove the poison. and replaced. No one could guarantee that the tree would live. The community became concerned. Cards, poems, flowers and various oth- er get-well gifts were placed in front of the helpless tree. Psychics visited and prayer vigils were performed. DuPont officials offered a $10,000 reward for the conviction of the person or persons guilty of the poisoning. Some felt the issue was blown out of proportion. Alyce Adams, government sophomore, said, I drove by it every day on the way to work. Hardly anyone knew it existed until this happened. All of a sudden, everyone was out there taking pictures, chanting, and reading its vibes. Once there was a tour bus in front of me driving by Treaty Oak filled with peo- ple taking pictures of it. A suspect was found. He was 46-year old Paul Stedman Cullen, who worked in a nearby feed store and read occult books with fervor. The poisoning may have been one of his rituals. Before he could be charged with a crime, the tree had to be appraised. Since the ap- praised value came out to more than $20,000, the suspect was charged with felony criminal mischief. He had no right to poison that tree. It ' s a part of our history and our com- munity. I think he deserves punishment for what he did, Shannon Maxwell, liberal arts freshman, said. The jury in Cullen ' s May trial agreed, finding him guilty and sentencing him to nine years in prison with a $1,000 fine. Community reaction was mixed, as the crime allowed for a sentence of up to life in prison. Because Cullen had been in jail since June 29, 1989, he could expect parole in just a few months. In the meantime, about two-thirds of Treaty Oak was declared dead. 30 Treaty Oak
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