TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES ............. 10 Edited by Sonia White ACADEMICS .......... .68 Edited by Donita Robinson ' ... 120 ·· · ·~,·· ·,,•••·I ; ' Edited by Bridget Metzger SPECIAL INTERESTS .... 260 Edited by Lisa Breed & Zuriel Lorea PROFESSIONALS ....... 340 Edited by Christi McCord GREEKS ............ . 394 Edited by Chrissi Noyd & Beverly Mullins Editedby Shelli Smith CLASSES ............. 570 Edited by Jennifer Quaife STEVE ENGLER Edicor-in-Chief AMY KYSELA, KAREN STARNS Associate Edicors JOHN FOXWORTH Phocography Edicor TRACY PEETERS, JENNIFER STEPHENS Copy Edicors AMANDA YOUNGBLOOD Ed1corial Assistant JERRY R. THOMPSON Supervisor MARY 0. FELPS Yearbook Assistant DANIEL BYRAM Darkroom Foreman PHOTOGRAPHERS: Brian Adamcik, Allen Brook, Jeff Holt, Janice Jacobs, Gary Kanadj1an, Robert Kirkham, John M(Connico, Michael Monu, John Moore, Frank Ordonez, Peter Rene, Tom cevens, Michael rravaco, Magdalena Zavala. _______1988 CACTUS TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES ............. 10 Edited by Sonia White ACADEMICS .......... .68 Edited by Donita Robinson Edited by Edited b f1Q!fff Edited ~ F E~ tffA1:·-, Edited by J em. STEVE ENGLER Editor-in-Chief AMY KYSELA, KAREN STARNS Associate Editors JOHN FOXWORTH Photography Editor TRACY PEETERS, JENNIFER STEPHENS Copy Editors AMANDA YOUNGBLOOD Edironal Assistant w u :::> MAI\.~ Yearbook A DANIELb Darkroom Forer. PHOTOGRAPHEI I I Adamcik, Allen Broo Hole, Janice Jacobs, G Kanadjian, Robere K1r1 John McConnico, Mid Monet, John Moore, F rdonez, Peeer Rene, eevens, Michael era' Magdalena Zavala. / • n1que Texas offers more than just a diploma The University of Texas student body was as varied as the scare itself. Students came from all over Texas, the United States and the world. Figures showed that 82 percent were from Texas, 11 percent from our-of-state and seven percent from other countries. All of them came to gee an education at the University, but they left with something more. UT had a way of leaving its unique mark on students. Once a Longhorn, always a Longhorn. After all, the Ex-Students' Association was one of the largest and most active alumni groups in the country. With over 48,000 members, Ex-Students' clubs could be found in every state and overseas. The New York City and Alaska clubs were some of the most active. Former students were also great sources of monetary support. The University was second only co Harvard in the amount of endowment funds. Why did so many students continue to be affiliated with the University long after graduation? Perhaps they realized what being a UT student really meant and they did not wane co forget it. It meant relaxing on the South Mall in the shadow of the Tower, football games ac Memorial Stadium, Round-Up, and departmental exams. It meant Adds and Drops ac che Erwin Center, traffic jams on Sixth Screec, and studying on che third floor of che Union. Everyone had their own unique experiences while ac che University, and char was what truly made chem pare of che UT family. For chem, college was nor just a place to gee a degree. Rather, ic was a place to learn and grow, knowing char they were doing ic ac che besc possible place of all: The Universiry of Texas ac Austin. by Amanda Youngblood 2 -Uniquely Texas Shuule but headinf down Red River 4 -Uniqu~ly Texas • • . t (i~lf~· .· I • \. , 11 1• .~ . .~\ • ~ -.. •• • 0 • ·'~ ~ . I • ~ •, • • First-class education The University of Texas Micharl Str:avato rudents ac che University of Texas knew chac chey were accending a greac school -a university of che firsc class. Since ics opening in 1883, che University established icself as one of che eminent inscirucions of higher learning in che Uniced Scaces. le was only one of chree souchwescern members of che Associacion of American Universicies and boasced of a number of excellent academic programs. The accounting department was rated in che cop five in the nation for quality of faculty and programs. The graduate program in law ranked fifth in the nacion among public schools, while graduate programs in education and business were in the cop 10. In addition, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs was raced sixth nationally for quality among both private and public instirucions and chird among scace­supporced schools. Naturally, these qualifications enabled rhe University to attracc many top scholars. Data showed char nearly 88 percent of entering freshmen were in che top quarter of cheir high school class, while 42 percent ranked in che top 10 percent. Over 900 National Merit Scholars accended che University during che 1987 school year. Much of chis repucacion was due to che outstanding faculcy, which included four Nobel Prize winners, 153 endowed chairs and over 400 endowed professorships. The University also excelled in incercollegiace achlecics, having won more Souchwesc Conference championships in all sports chan any ocher school in che Conference. Withouc a doubc, che University had a special quality thac made ic scand our from all che resc -a quality thac was uniquely Texas. by Amanda Youngblood Uniquely Texas ­ Cultural enhancement University dorm system Michael Stravato tudents did more than just study at the University. The campus provided many extra­curricular and cultural opportunities. It was just a matter of deciding how to spend one's time. No one could have done all there was to do during their stay at the University. In fact, many students were not even aware of the possibilities. There were over 800 registered student organizations in which to participate, ranging from anti-apartheid groups to David Letterman fanatics. Student publications and the new student radio station provided ways to gain experience in those fields. As far as entertainment was concerned, the University had it all. The Arts Complex had numerous offerings throughout the year, such as the Austin Symphony, Austin Ballet, Broadway shows and concerts. Student productions, such as plays and sym­phony concerts, were almost always available at fairly reasonable ticket prices. The Texas Union was the perfect place for fun and cheap recreation. Students could always be found in the movie theater, bowling alley, billiards room and video games room. At night, the Tavern hosted local musicians and was a popular spot for drinking and dancing. For the cultural appetite, several art museums were located on campus. At the Texas Memorial Museum, one could see huge dinosaur footprints, discovered not far from Austin. At the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, one could see the world's first photograph or one of the few copies of the Gutenberg Bible. The Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery, located in the Art Building, featured changing exhibits of by national importance. Obviously, there was no shortage of opportunities for students to get involved at the Amanda University of Texas at Austin. Youngblood 6 -Uniquely Texas Uniquely Texas ­ 8 -Uniquely Texas John Foxwonh Melting pot of Texas Kite races at Zilkcr Park Daniel Byram ith its own special Texas flavor, the city of Austin provided a unique backdrop for the University. Where else could one find such a strange mix of scholars, legislarors, business people and just plain Texans? It was a city constwtly on the move, growing to meet the demands made by life in the 1980s. Since 1960, Austin's population doubled and continued to grow in 1988. The technological field was partially responsible for this growth, especially with the addition of Sematech to the number of high tech industries based in Austin. In addition to the University of Texas, the city was also home to St. Edward's University, Huston-Tillotson College, Concordia Lutheran College, the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest and Austin Community College. Culturally, the city had much to offer students. Attractions included the State Capitol, the Laguna Gloria Art Museum, the Austin Symphony and the Zachary Scott Theater. The UT campus was also the site of several museums and concen facilities. Austin's natural resources made it one of the most attractive, livable cities in the state. The picturesque Hill Country and nearby Town Lake, Mt. Bonnell and Lake Travis were popular getaway spots. On sunny days, students could be found sun­bathing at Barton Springs or at any of the city's numerous pai;ks. The ever-popular Austin music scene became well-known when such artists as Timbuk 3 and Omar and the Howlers broke onto the national scene. The 'Third Coast' attracted Hollywood as well. Several movies such as D.0.A. and Heartbreak Hotel were filmed here. Clearly, Austin was an exciting place to be. Many students found that four years here was not enough and decided to stay. Others moved on, but memories of their time here would last a lifetime. by Amanda Youngblood Uniquely Texas ­ 10 -Features The "little get­together'' attracted 10,000 people in· 1977. It became too big for the original sponsor to handle. Not just another spring theme party . . . wenry-five years ago on May 8, two UT students, Lloyd Birdwell and his girlfriend Jean Craver, needed an excuse to involve his fraternity and her sorority in a spring parry. The theme of this small get-together came to be known as Eeyore's Birthday Parry. The following year, 1964, the two students asked a UT professor, James Ayres, to help them sponsor their annual party which was traditionally held at Eastwoods park. In its 10th year, 10,000 people attended the "little get-together." Eeyore's Birthday Parry has since moved to Pease Park due to the large quantity of people. In 1977 Ayers retired from his position as sponsor. "The event had grown too large for me to handle and the behavior of participants got out of hand," he said. The YMCA took over sponsorship soon after Ayers' resignation. Eeyore's celebration then became the YMCA's main fundraiser and even brought the organization out of the red. "Eeyore's is 'The Moneymaker' for us. We are one of the few YMCAs in the country that uses the sale of alcohol for money making purposes, " Les Karnes, fundraising coordinator, said. When people first heard of Eeyore's Birthday Party, many were confused by the whole idea of a party for a fictional donkey. "When I first heard about Eeyore's, I wondered, 'What is the deal with Eeyore's Birthday?' Then I realized its just an excuse to party," Tonia Carlisle, history senior, said. For others, Eeyore's party reputation spread far and wide. ''I've never been myself but I hear it's fun as hell!" Tim Cunningham, engineering sophomore, said. Even Texas alumni continued the tradition and sponsored their own Eeyore's Birthday Parties in Houston, Dallas and even Los Angeles. But while the gigantic celebration went on at Pease Park, another simpler version also occurred. Ayres continued the tradition of a spring fling every year on the last Saturday in April. His event took place at Winedale, a University historical and social studies center. "My Eeyore's Birthday Party is geared mainly towards the children's activities. I just wanted to continue the original idea of Eeyore's -to have good, dean fun," Ayers said. FEATURES EDITED BY SONIA WHITE Features -11 : AXQ A~II AE

AZ~ xn Registration has its special They have a tale to tell. The story began in May 1965 and has continued through the turn­ing point which occurred Jan. 27, 1988. The characters involved were the sororities of the Universiry and the turning point was their reg­istration with the Universiry. With their registration, the sororities were officially recognized by UT as an organization and gained access to the benefits which all other Universiry organizations enjoyed. "They had the same rights, the same responsibilities," Sharon Justice, Dean of Students, said. To register, a group signed an anti-hazing pledge, a nondiscrimination pledge, and a membership and solicitation affidavit. "Just like everybody else does, the sororities sign that piece of paper," Evelyne Bennett, Director of the Universiry Panhellenic Council, said. Like other registered organizations, sororities could participate in leadership workshops, set up West Mall tables, purchase yearbook pages and sponsor on-campus activities. see the positive qualities as the sororities becam more involved on campus. 'Td say that registration probably is good because it helps project a more positive image,' Alpha Phi member Chrissi Noyd, accounti senior, said. One may wonder why the sororities had n registered before. "That's a long story,'' Benn said in recounting sorority history. According to Bennett, between May 196 and March 1968, several decisions were m by the University and by the Panhellenic Co cil which led to the sororities' independence. In 1965, the University had limited ju · diction over off-campus housing; the sorori houses were no longer accepted as Universi property. Therefore, the Sorority Alumnae Ad visory Council was formed so that "the eight sorority houses would be properly superv" under a common set of rules,'' Bennett said. The sororities grew to function independen of the University. In 1966 the Panhell · According to Justice, the president of Pan­hellenic could also sit on the President's Board (composed of presidents from a number of organizations). "It provided a link for the Pan­hellenic representative to discover what's hap­pening on campus and for the Universtity to discover what's happening in the sororities," Justice said. There were benefits specific to the sororities as well. Open Rush (open invitation to anyone interested in attending) became a reality, as opposed to a closed, formal Rush (invitation­only). "For Panhellenic it was a benefit because we got a reduced rate on the Performing Arts Center, which is where we conduct Rush," Panhellenic Council President Christine Yura, accounting junior, said. "I think that it (registration) creates an at­mosphere where all the students are working together. It helps the University and makes us a more complete network, and it changes the perception that they weren't registered because of some racial issues," Glenn Maloney, Assistant Dean of Students, said. According to Sigma Delta Tau president Randi Shade, Plan II senior, students said a lack of variety in ethnicity of members, in addition to drinking and hazing, were all negative aspects associated with sororities. However, hade also said that more of the student population would Council gained jurisdiction over its social affairs and in 1967 the Panhellenic Coucnil and the-1.,.___,... Interfraternity Council moved off campus. Lat that year the Panhellenic Council became sponsible for all rules and regulations of t houses and members. The sororities chose not to register in 196 when it became a requirement for student o ganizations in order to use campus faciliti Their reasons included not wanting to be und the jurisdiction of the Committee of Stud Organizations or the Students' Association' control and regulation. "So, on March 5, Panhellenic Council sororities voted not to re ister with UT-Austin as student organizations, Bennett said. In response to the registration which fin~ occurred, Jan. 27, 1988, most sorority member had positive feelings. "I think it's great. I wa absolutely ecstatic, " Shade said. Time will tell how the registration of so rorities will affect changes in campus involve ment and influence and in the minds of thi University population. "Certainly we hav problems, but this is hopefully a move in th right direction. A great beginning," Shade sai by Joyce Inman 12 -Sorority Rcgimacion Janitt Jacolio RULES AND REGULATIONS: Chris Curran, marketing senior, and Laura Kauachi, business senior, look over the new rules and privileges that come with registering with the University. An orientation meeting welcomed the sororities to the University, Feb. 17. WEIGHING THE ISSUES: Christine Yura, accounting junior, discusses University registration with a concerned sorority member. MOOD MUSIC: Sigma Delta Tau members lighten up their lunch break by listening to their favorite songs. Sorority Registration -13 ill• &4' . .. AND JUSTIC___, "Whites lie! Blacks die! Set them free! Stop funding murder! FOR ALL? Death to White Su­ premacy!" Signs of protest held aloft in fervent de­termination -images of the 60's come to mind -burning draft cards, billy dubs, a solitary black student against a sea of white, the peace sign, and the American flag sewn into the seat of a pair of jeans. Upon closer examination, it is evident the year is not 1967; the date is Sep­tember 2 5, 1987. Several hundred students protest the school's involvement with companies operating in South Africa as well as the judge­ment handed down to the "UT 16". Approximately one year after their shortlived takeover of President Cunningham· s office, the "UT 16" had their day in court. The sen­sationalized trial caused much controversy es­pecially when the court handed it's judgement down. Judge Leslie Taylor sentenced 12 of the 16 to jail terms ranging from three to six months. The group also was instructed to pay a maximum fine of $200 and their portion of court costs. Many in the UT community said the judge had been exceedingly severe, that the group was sacrificed as an example to others. Others be­lieved the sentences were appropriate because the students should have tried more legitimate channels of expression, not violated the law. The reactions of the UT students and faculty varied. Professor Mil­ licent Marcus, an Ital­ian instructor, said, "As a whole, non­violent protesting is admirable. I believe in civil disobedience as a valid form of political protest. " She felt the jail terms were " . . . exceedingly harsh and inappropriate.'· In disagreement, Ed Sharpe, vice-president of administration, said he does not look at it quite the same. There is nothing FINAL JUDGEMENT: Lawyer, Tom Kolkcl leads mem­ben of the UT 16 into 1hc counroom for senccncing, Sept. 24. Picrurcd arc Bill Kem, James Oliver, Latin American srudics junior, Justin McCoy and Kathleen Kem. GaryKanadjian wrong with free speech, " .. . as long as it is within the bounds of the law." Most UT students said they admired their dedication to a cause, but disagreed with their methods, primarily the lock-in. "They went about it the wrong way, but they should not forced to go to jail," Curt Croshaw, finan junior, said. He also agreed with the U versity's right to refuse divestment. On the other hand, Annette Camino nalism freshman, agreed with the sentenci "Their punishment was fair -it wasn't v stiff, yet they also didn't get away with too a sentencing. They pretty much got what deserved." Charles Wolford, advertising junior, said he had lead the protest movement he would have taken the office hostage. "I respect th idea, but I have to disagree with their m odology -they could have protested in different way." But the protestors themselves said they not feel this way. Beverly Burr, Plan II seni said when normal channels have proven · effective, the activists start having prot many times illegally. "We need to express o selves in a way that shows our dedication." Sentenced to five months in jail, Daniel Go physics graduate student, was not at all hap with the convictions. "I will go if I have to, I'm not sorty about what happened. I'm w· · to take my punishment, we have to abide by t laws we are ttying to change." He pointed out 1975 incident when anti-apartheid protest also occupied the president's office, but receiv no punishment; they were given amnesty. Kathleen Kem, government senior, was convicted to a sentence of three months. She " ... surprised at the judgement -it's v rare to exceed the prosecution's recommend sentence." She said she wished President C ningham " ... would stand up for the studen view and take it to the regents." President Cunningham was unable to issue comment since he will be held responsible fi helping UT decide disciplinary measures "fS"n"" "UT 16" and must remain non-biased. While creating controversy, the UT perience made people examine the divestm issues and evaluate their own feelings about h far a protest should go. The UT community g a taste of conflict, for some it was simply I radically theatrical event; for others,. it was I legitimate effort to further a worthy cause. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE: Austin resident Sruan Grahall! chants wiih rallicn, Sep1. 27, in protcs1 to the sentencing al the UT 16 and to the Univecsicy's invcs1mcnts in Soudr Africa. 14 -UT Sixteen UT Sixteen -15 ----------------------------==========-----:.::.;_;,..:a;_-=-rimm---~­ Imagine the unsuspecting metropolis of Dal­las; all is quiet in the "Big D " -everything runs smoothly, silently humming along. But (gasp), what's this?!!? ... thousands of crazed UT students descending upon the ciry in fiend­ish hoards, all with one thought in mind, one twisted goal, one unifying bond . . . (gulp) PARTYING!! Was this a scene out of an old Godzilla movie? Not at all. Actually this invasion hap­pened every year when the Universiry of Texas and the Oklahoma football teams met to go head-to-head at the Cotton Bowl. While rough­ly 38,000 students and faculry traveled to Dal­las, October 9-11, to see the game, many turned the weekend into a three-day parry. As a diverse ciry, Dallas offered many means to satisfy everyone's tastes. People hit a variery of spots including West End Marketplace, Calientes, Fat Tuesdays, The Stark Club, Sparx: and the Seate Fair. The most popular theme among the parryers was cruising Commerce Street on the Friday before the big game. Texas and Oklahoma fans mingled on the busy down­town roadway. Kim Doyle, fashion design sophomore, said, 16 -OU Weekend ''The best part was going down Commerce Street on Friday. The worst parts were the hangovers, the game, and seeing my old boy­friend ." While it was enjoyable for most, some stu­dents said it was not all it was cracked up to be. Many football enthusiasts were not in the celebrating mood afrer losing to Oklahoma, 44­ 9. Andrew Phillips, advertising freshman, said he partied on Commerce Street, Friday. On Saturday, he went to the game and then tore it up at an Alpha Phi Omega party. "It was okay, but it wasn 't the highlight of my life," Phillips said. Mauricio Castro, finance junior, said he felt differently. He thought the 1987 OU-UT showdown was just as good as previous years. "This one was a lot better because everyone was so fired up. Being in Dallas with all my UT pals was so much fun! Probably the worst part of the weekend was the second half of the game -it would have been better if we had won and OU hadn't had so many people there." Many, new to the University, had never seen an OU weekend. Transplanted Aggie, Deborah game and " . . . was attracted because of the hype made by everyone at UT. I want­ed to see what the OU-UT game was really like, I knew it was ... MORE THAN JUST A FOOTBALL GAME!" Ing " ..had a choice time .. " at the game and at Sparx:, a new wave dance club. "My worst experience was when I got sick on some of the fans in front of me. My best moment of the entire weekend was when I found our they were from OU. Overall, the weekend was incredible, but it drained me financially, mentally and physically for the rest of the month." While everyone who went might not have enjoyed such extreme experiences as Ing, most agreed it was a weekend that lived up to its reputation. So as Sunday drew to a close, Dallas said "good-bye" to the pooped, but pleased Longhorns as they drove homeward. She breathed a sigh of relief and began her wait until next year's happenings. --------· . B Danid Byrvn CRUISIN': Gearing up for che game, scudencs drive up and down Commerce Screec supponing cheir favorice ream. BEVO'S FAN CLUB: Longhorn supporcers carouse on Commerce Screec the Friday nighc before the foocball showdown ac the Cotton Bowl, Oct. 10. GO, SPUDS, GO! While Spuds looks on, fairgoers sample che sighcs and sounds of the srate fair in Dallas. Danid Byrvn SOLEMN MOMENT: Pac Bennet, ex U.S. Macine, par­ticipates in the pledge of allegiance ac the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans meeting, Dec. 10. PLANS IN PROGRESS: The Vietnacn Vetecans Bouldin Creek Pack was unveiled in September. The pack was co serve as a recreational facility for all veterans and community residents. IN REMEMBRANCE: Special ceremonies occured ac che Scace Capitol Rotunda for all veterans of wac, Nov. 11. c..... . ,. ...... c ... CONCEPTUAL PLAN 18-Vietnam Vietnam. The word silences some, evokes curiousity in others and embitters many. Eighteen years had passed since the capitol city of Saigon fell to the communist North Vietnamese, yet the Vietnam War emerged in 1987 and 1988 as one of the most talked about subjeccs in American history. With the 1982 dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (a wall inscribed with names of those killed or missing in the war) and the recent release of films such as Platoon, Full Metal jacket and Good Morning Vietnam, and award-winning books like Paco'1 Story, and even a television series, Tour of Duty, the generally avoided topic of Vietnam surfaced. Riding the wave of media attention and discussion about the war, Austin Vietnam veter­ans, residents and university students worked to keep the memories of those killed, or still con­sidered missing, alive. Plans for a "living memorial" in South Aus­tin were unveiled in September as part of this effort. The Vietnam Veterans Bouldin Creek Park Foundation was developed to serve as both a meditative place for veterans of all wars, and as a community recreational facility to remember those still living, Don Dorsey, vice president of the project, said. •'Vietnam veterans,'' Dorsey said, needed in­volvement, as with the community park. "We help the community, and that helps the vets." Activity of Vietnam veterans was low until recent years, when media attention turned to­ward the war, according to Dorsey. "Platoon opened the door for Nam vets," Dorsey said. He and members of Texas As­sociation of Vietnam Veterans, of which he was the 1987 treasurer, were part of a special screen­ing of the movie at the Arboretum, when it was released in Austin early in 1987. Counselors were present to discuss any anger and pain the film evoked because of its realistic quality. "Platoon," Dorsey said, "isn't about what's right; wars aren't right -people get caught in the middle." A pharmacy major at UT from 1966 to 1968, Dorsey said he joined the Marine Corps because he ran out of college money, and wanted to be an infantryman fighting for his country. "After Nam, though, I wanted to do more drugs than sell them," he said. The war was different from anything he could have imagined, Dorsey said, and once there, he found he disagreed with what was happening. "I never agreed, I just knew once I got there it wasn't the place to protest ... You see what you're made of," he said. "You didn't know anyone very long; you just marked those days off that calender." Returning to UT after the war, Dorsey re­ceived an art degree, which he has used to design products for his Vietnam veterans­oriented company. As chairman for the awareness committee of TAVV, which began in 1985 as a non-political, community involvement organization, Dorsey, with other members, visited Austin high schools, describing the Vietnam experience in an effort to "dispell the myths of Rambo." Dorsey also said university students seem to be showing more interest, " but, young kids are more enthusiastic than the college kids two years ago." Lack of interest about the war by college students may have been because the contro­versial subject was avoided in high school ed­ucation until recently, Thomas Philpott, UT history professor, said. Vietnam -19 Although many years have passed, a new awareness ofthe war has emerged "Platoon certainly made a difference, though," he said, on the amount of questions and interest he received when lecturing about the war in his classes. "(Current) students were born at the height of the war in 1967 and 1968, and have no memory of it, but keep hearing about it," he said. "They now realize they don't know any­thing about it." Philpott, who had been teaching at UT for twenry years, said in the past, students seemed to have opinions, both positive and negative, about the war, yet did not have substantial knowledge about the subject. That is why he covered Vietnam in class. Vietnam veterans spoke in some of his class­es, Philpott said, and at one rime, the Gov­ernment Department offered a class on the war. With the recent interest in the subject, Philpott said the possibiliry of again offering a course dealing exclusively with the war existed, but, "whoever teaches it would have to prepare for it (because) it is so controversial .. . and so explosive. " Media attention, movies and books did not encourage enough understanding about the Vi­etnam War, according to some who had de­voted themselves to veteran issues. Members of Angel Flight, the sister organ­ization to Arnold Air Sociery of the UT Air Force ROTC, dedicated themselves to a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action project, making it the group's national ongoing issue, according to fall Angel Flight commander Tonia Carlisle, history senior. During the last week of September, members of Angel Flight and the UT Air Force, Army and Navy ROTC participated in a candlelight vigil in which members spent hour-long shifts for 24 hours manning a booth in front of Russell A. Steindhan Hall, in memory of POW's and Ml.A's of the war. "Not many people think about MIA/POW issues," Carlisle said. "It's been so long they feel, why think about it?" When the organization was present on the West Mall to offer information on POW/MIA issues, response was generally low, or anti­military, Carlisle said. "If they're not involved in the military, they don't seem to really un­derstand." Besides signing and sending petitions to the Vietnam government for the release of POW/MIA remains, Carlisle said Angel Flight and Arnold Air Sociery members purchased bracelets, each with an Ml.A's name and de­scription on it, to be worn until he is found. Although the company from which the bracelets were ordered repotted a much greater than average request for them during the year, Carlisle and Angel Flight member Barbara Frazar, psychology sophomore, said other stu­dents' responses to the bracelets had been mostly of confusion. "Students ask, 'Did you know him (the name on the bracelet)? If not, what are you wearing this bracelet for?' " Frazar said. The bracelets, Frazar said she told people, were a symbol for those who are still missing; that they have not been forgotten. Keeping alive the Vietnam War and veter­ans' issues was the focus for certain groups nationally and locally since the war ended. In 1987 and 1988, their cause achieved a height­ened awareness because of spotlighting by the media; however, as with various subjects in the past, the risk of losing the public's interest existed. "Something real is happening," Phil said, "but people could back away because hurts too much . . . If young people ask q tions about Vietnam though, then other su will open up." by Kim St..W STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER: llon Doney, T~ Auociarion of Vietnam Ve«nna member, ~dMI many problems dw Vietnam ve«nna encoumer in · day-to-day lives at the Dec. 10 meeting. 11IEY SHAl.li NOT BE PORGOTI"EN: J11ne Dougherty, hiRory juniart examines the MIA bncdet dw Sandy l.aWIOll, eJemcn~ education junior, wean in memory of Major H~ Lineberger. 20-Vietnam Vietnam-21 The scene is a smoke filled barroom, a lone woman, nursing a gin and conic, looks up expectantly as a swaggering man makes his way coward her. ''I've been noticing you sitting here, and I'd really like co get co know you better, much better. " "Maybe, if you're lucky," she says coyly as she smiles up at him. After a couple of hours of small talk, she finishes her drink, picks up her purse and follows him out the bar door into the neon-lit street. Is this a clip out of "Saturday Night Fever" -a memory of the glory days of disco, of the "Me" generation, of polyester and gold me­dallions. It could not be 1988, not with the massive Safe Sex and AIDS campaigns. Yet, student interviews and Health Center statistics showed students participating in safe sex tech­niques was a modern myth. The days of "Free Love" were over, but safe and responsible sex practices had not yet found their way co UT. Most students were aware of the sexual malices. Their education began at childhood; they formed sexual attitudes in the days when herpes was as bad as it got. Now not only did students have co deal with communicable mala­dies such as syphillis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, in addition to pregnancy, there was something that could kill. During 1988, sociery's misconception was that the conservative trend was making people more responsible. Marriage and monogamy were back in full swing, and the sexual ex­perimentation of the 60's was no longer in vogue. Yet, it seemed that most Universiry heterosexual students had not changed their behavior accordingly. According co the Health Center, most of the changes in sexual behavior occurred within the male homosexual population primarily because they were the group with the largest number of AIDS cases. Dave, liberal arts senior, was a former ho­mosexual. He altered his sexual conduct because there was a question in his mind as co whether he had contracted AIDS. 'Tm not intimate Jeff FRIENDLY, BUT CAREFUL: Curtis Croshaw, finance junior, artempts to make a good fim impression on his acquaintance, Deborah Ing, advertising junior. with anyone now because even though I tested negative, there is still a slim possibiliry I can infect another person." But what needed co happen before hetero­sexual behavior was modified? "Rising numbers of heterosexuals with AIDS and personal contact with an AIDS victim are the two most realistic factors that would do it," Scott Spear, Health Center physician, said. When asked if their sexual behavior had changed due co recent Safe Sex campaigns, an alarming 90% of those interviewed said they had not undergone any modifications. Monogamy was not popular among students. Peggy, marketing senior, gave a rypical answer. " I usually have frequent partners interrupted by periods of monogamy," she said. John, finance junior, also was intimate with several partners. "It's kind of worrisome, think­ing of all the implications -you can't ignore what's out there. It could be a fatal mistake." While this was not alarming, the percentage of condomless intimacy was. Based on student interviews, a prophylactic was only used in 15­20% of all liaisons. Purchasing these contra• ceptives made females embarrassed and un comfortable, while males thought there was nothing wrong with the concept of females handling that detail. The Student Health Center's statistics mir­rored the view that UT students were not af­fected by the Safe Sex trend. During the fall semester, hundreds of tests were run for sexually transmitted diseases (SID's). In addition, most students did not know that the Health Center could test for AIDS. A test (costing $17) could detect the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Vi­rus) antibodies which show up when the AIDS virus is present. If the results were positive, the ELISSA test, a much more specific screen, was administered. Costing about $ 77, the ELISSA could tell with certainry if it was actually HIV and not a random virus. Two SID's which increased significantly in frequency were genital warts and chlamydia. According to the Health Center, there was a sudden surge in the number of warts cases, as was true with chlamydia. Sherry Bell, of the UT 24 -Sexual Evolution Health Education Office, said, "It's the most widespread STD and since there are no real detectable symptoms for chlamydia, 80% of women can't tell they have it." Over the fall semester, UT ran 1,295 tests. Roughly 12. 7% of the students received positive results, which was an increase from the previous semester. While there was an obvious lack of students practicing safe sex, various organizations worked co combat chis dilemma. Internationally, the World Health Organization held a global sum­mit in the spring of 1988 to combat the spread of AIDS. This summit was the fuse of its kind and many in the health services community applauded the symposium as the medical es­tablishment finally recognizing the seriousness of the disease. No longer was it "that ho­mosexual disease". Various telephone "hodines," both national and local, helped co dear up AIDS confusion. The Health Center was also a valuable source of information for students and faculty. Mul­tiple programs such as Noon Talks, AIDS work­shops for UT personnel, Resident Advisor train­ing, newsletters in student grade repons and personal counseling all confronted sexual ques­tions and combated ignorance by teaching safe sex behaviors. Bell defined UT's objective. "We need to remove the barriers -either through education or ocher means (such as availability of con­doms), so safe sex practices are as easy as pos­sible for students to achieve. " While UT students were immersed in sexual information, many failed to make use of it, choosing instead to continue in their reckless habits. Through the programs of the Health Center and media information, it could only be hoped that students would eventually realize the imponance of Safe Sex. by Theresa Froming E BIRDS AND THE BEES .. AND THE SQUIRREL: With a friendly rodenr chaperoning, Brenda Cardenas, ychology junior, and boyfriend Haracio Lau, electrical engineering senior,·share some time rogether between classes. Sexual Evolution -25 26 -Olympic Hopefuls UP AND OVER: Pan American Games gold medalist, Winthrop Graham perfeas his hurdling technique during practice at Memorial Stadium. LONE RUNNER: Pablo Squella, physical education junior from Chili, paces himself through practice at Memorial Stadium. John Foxworth MAKIN' WAVES: Betsy Mitchell performs the bunerfly at the Texas Swim Center. Mitchell also holds the World Record in the 200 meter backstroke which she sec in 1986. Olympic Hopefuls -27 Some came out of love, others out of faith; still others came simply out of curiosity or convenience, but all turned out to see the fore­most Catholic leader, John Paul II, in his his­toric trip to San Antonio, September 13. Students from the University Catholic Center joined the 855,000 Catholics and non-Catholics in San Antonio for the papal celebration. Seeing the pope was an important event to Catholic students because "he is a living symbol of the faith of our religion and what our church is all about," Father Paul Raspond, of the University Catholic Center, said. In his first tour of the Southern United States, Pope John Paul met with Jewish and Protestant religious leaders, denounced depri­vation of minorities, stood firmly by Catholic discontent at Catholic doctrine in the form of riots and protests during the pope's tour of the U.S. "The silent majority of American Catholics no longer associate with the Church because it has moved too far to the right," Daniel Maguire, Marquette University theology pro­fessor said to People magazine. "The Church has attempted to silence people bur the age of silencing is at an end." Generally, students attending the mass dis­agreed with the national move to change Cath­olic doctrine. "The pope is trying hard to keep chur~h values in our society," Valerie Martinez, pharmacy freshman, said. Martinez also said that the Catholic doctrine the pope adheres to brings people closer to the church, and if these rules were abandoned or bent, the religion have no impact on his views," Leonard Swidl a Roman Catholic theologian at Temple U versity, said. Stenson said conflicts between some Am ican Catholics and the pope sprang from ferent cultural views. "The American pu finds the pope's stable stance on Catholic d trine difficult to accept because the Uni States views Catholic issues as they do policti ones, " Stenson said. "When individuals disagree with the and his teachings, the American people beli that they can simply change the laws, but Catholic church is not set up in a democra way," he said. The discord created by the pope's visit efited public awareness, according to Joan H doctrine and prayed for world peace. The pope's visit provoked national contro­versy concerning the pontiffs rigid stance on Catholic teachings such as prohibition of abor­tion and artificial contraception, refusal to or­dain women as ministers and rejection of ho­mosexual relations. Despite instances of dispute within the American Catholic Church, the students at­tending the papal mass said the controversies were subordinate to the "inspirational and the­ological uplifting experience," Jennifer Alex­ander, communications junior, said. In response, students who attended the mass said they support the pope's opinions on abor­tion, homosexuality, artificial means of birth control and women's position in the church. ·'I support the pope on all issues. IfI did have a disagreement with one of the issues, I would try to suppress it and support the pope," Al­exander said. Nationally though, many Americans voiced would break apart. Concerning church policy, John Stenson, pe­troleum engineering graduate student, said that church doctrine is based on the Bible. "The Bible is not changing so there is no reason our church doctrine should change." Some, however, disagreed with the church's objective. They said the church should help support the congregation, and alienating those who disagree was unfair. "In my mind, issues like divorce and abor­tion are consequences of underlying problems and people need the support of the church in rimes of crisis, not to be abandoned by it," Elizabeth Caldcleugh, international business sophomore, said. Although the pope heard this dissent during his visit, policy changes supported by many Americans were unlikely to come about, na­tional theologists said. "It is pretty clear to me that he has not listened at all to what people are saying. They administrator of the University Catholic Cent "The fact that the issues have life to th conveys that the people aren't complacent abou the role of religion in their lives and that they beginning to think about that role," she said. Since the Catholic doctrine raised controversy some students' beliefs incurred problems. Fath Raspond said, when counseling students wh1 disagreed with specific Catholic doctrine, tb importance was to focus on the central Christia1 belief. "Students need to understand that the: can disagree with the church in theory, but the: must understand and accept the consequence from this freedom of conscience," he said. Although national dissent arose during the pope's visit, curious onlookers and faithful wor shippers alike joined in the once in a lifetirn• celebration and were entranced by the charism; and renown of Pope John Paul II. Po~·s Visit -28 John M00tt WAYING BLESSINGS: Mamie Lara of Victoria cheers as che Popemobile drives pasc. WELCOME, HEAVENLY FATHER: Julia Donez of Corpus Chrisci waics patiently for che pope. Pope's Visic -29 Among the inspirational, uplifting religious periences associated with Pope John Paul's sit ro the U.S. was another inspirational, >lifting experience -making money. While Americans love public figures, Amer­an entrepreneurs love making money from 1em. "Popepourri," souvenirs of Pope John Paul 's visit; was abundant along the parade routes id at the mass sites around .the country. Any­ing that could commemorate the pope, did. Among the papal mementos produced dur­g the visit were T-shirrs of all types and tastes. e Pope John Paul II "Raising Hell Tour" 1irt created for his visit ro Sun Devil Sradium Tempe, Arizona, led sales. The "real" parry imal, "Pope MacKenzie," raised controversy OLY DELIVERANCE: Despite che collapse of che mass ht cwo days before che Pope's arrival, che mass goes along scheduled . PAPAL GREETINGS: Pope John Paul II ves through che crowd in his Pope Mobile before racing Mass. DEVOTED FOLLOWER: A Cocpus isti resident waics paciencly for che Pope co pass in his mobile. over the copyrights of the popular beer's slogan. "Popecorn," the foremost in papal popping, boasted of its lighter, fluffier and more heavenly taste. One San Anronio priest collected 97 varieties of souvenirs including the pope scope which allowed worshippers co see over crowds, pope masks, comic books and papal paper dolls. Button mania also swept the crowds as spec­tators displayed the pope blessing baseball teams and even reciting movie themes. One button quoted the pope saying, "Go ahead, bless my day." And for those worshippers who wanted to relive the visit on videotape, a 60-minuce ver­sion was produced, filled with "the grandeur and pageantry of the visit ... " The cape, which cost $35 per copy, came in English, Spanish and Polish. The award for tackiest popepourri went co the pope lawn sprinkler featuring the pope in white robes with his hands extended. A hose connected ro the device emitted water from che pontiffs outstretched arms. Also for sale, solid silver papal commem­orative coins displayed Pope John Paul's profile on one side and the Alamo on the other. Along the parade routes of San Antonio, vendors sec up booths for food, drink and homemade souvenirs. Selling everything from porcelain busts of the pope ro posters, coins and fans, entrepreneurs watched people attending che mass and parade scream by but without sropping, browsing or buying. Merchants with drinks and food for hot and hungry parade watchers faired better than souvenir peddlers. Soft drinks and snow cones, costing up ro a dollar, were bought without complaint. Although vendors in San Antonio prepared ro profit from the heavenly sales of pope souvenirs, worshippers attending che mass and along che parade route did not fulfill che monetary hopes of entrepreneurs. There was plenty of merchan­dise ro choose from, yet fans of the pope seemed content to simply view the real thing. by Michelle Moon Guy KanadjW. The Austin Marathon keeps participants ON THE RUN In the dark of morning several thousand athletes were poised behind the Arboretum. The lines were drawn and Mayor Frank Cooksey and City Council member George Humphrey stood beside the National Guard cannon. The athletes stood at attention anticipating the gun, syn­chronizing their watches. Boom! They're off! This was not the site of a local nonh versus south-Austin Civil War. This was the second annual Austin Marathon and Council member Humphrey just fired the scatter's gun. The Austin Marathon had little co be desired as far as race conditions were concerned. High humidity, gusting wind and an above normal temperature dominated the race, Nov. 15. Nev­ertheless, an estimated 2,250 runners pattic­ipaced in the.marathon with chree-founhs of the runners entered in the shorter half-marathon. The marathon route scatted at the Arboretum in notthwesc Austin and extended south on MoPac co 45ch Street where the runners were then directed south on Guadalupe. The race continued downtown co Batton Springs Road and finally ended at Zilker Park. Before the race, Sam George, from College Station, was more than nervous. The night before, "I had nightmares about ·chat hill up ahead (the one behind the Arboretum)," George said. For most runners, a hill was not a devastating encounter, but cry chat same hill while confined co a wheelchair like George. George had "wheeled" in 11 previous marathons. Lacer chat morning he won the wheelchair event with a time of 3: 14:09. W inners in ocher divisions included Jason Shear, men's full marathon with a time of 2:35:27; Rose Garcia, women's full marathon, time 3:25:52; Dwayne Allen, men's half mar­athon, 1:09: 11 and Sherill Webb, women's half marathon 1:26:30. Race director Marc Beers organized the entire event and was aided by Humphrey who cleared the race through bureaucratic channels and won the city council's suppon for the marathon. Unavailable for comment, Beers was praised by many runners for his organization of the race. Winner Jason Shear said the race was organized well and he patticularly liked the reception offered co the runners at the finish line. "I thought the many volunteers (from Gold­en Life Family Fitness Center) who helped run­ners recuperate after the race was handled well," Shear said. Tents, cots and blankets were sec-up co administer first aid, massages and advice co the weary runners. With the apparent success of the marathon the city still needed co address one problem co insure the marathon's future success -the lack of prize money. Without prize money, the marathon stood lictle chance of attracting world-class runners. In comparison co race times at a Dallas or Houston marathon which offers prize money, Shear's winning. finish was about 20 minutes slower. However, the Austin Marathon was still a relatively new event co the city. Given more time and prize money, the race could attract more world-class, competitive runners. Humphrey's optimism and the city's organ­ization were among the reasons chat the mar­athon attracted so many ouc-of-cown runners. Humphrey estimated 1500 patticipants were from outside of Austin. For its first cwo years the marathon achieved great success. Council member Humphrey was even more optimistic. "The race has done so well chat I forsee it becoming a cop marathon in the country," Humphrey said. "It's well or­ganized and it cakes a heck of a lot of effon." BIG WHEEL: Sam George, wheelchair event competicor, discusses his race strategy with Richard Pennington. CAM­PUS LIFESTYLE: The Austin Marathon route 'ran' down Guadalupe, providing a view of che campus for runners and spectators. CATCH YOUR BREATH: Jason Shear, chemisuy senior, takes a few moments to recover from winning the second annual Austin Marathon. 32 -Awdn Marathon Missouri monopoly by Charles Nirschmann Beside providing sct:nery along pare of the Austin Marathon course, the Universicy pro­vided the main ingredient -the winner. Jason Shear, chemistry senior, had set out co run a good time and hopefully finish in the cop ten . He not only accomplished chat but won with a time of 2:35:27. Although the Austin Marathon was his great­est accomplishment so far, his inexperience in marathon running was not evident during the race. His first two marathons were in St. Louis. "My first race was terrible because I wasn't prepared," Shear said. In his third and fourth marathons, Shear did not finish. The Austin race was Shear's fifth try at a decent running. Shear said his performance suffered because of the weather, but that also helped him com­paratively co other runners. "Others went out real hard and burned out early," Shear said. "I set out to just improve myself and it worked." Shear's strategy began to pay off at the 25th mile ofche 26 mile race. "At the 23rd and 24th mile I could see the race leader stop and jog,'' Shear said. He termed chis as "hitting the wall." At the 25th mile, Shear passed the leader and he knew he could win if he kept the same pace. Shear's crosssing the finish line also came as a surprise to the race announcer. As Shear fin­ished, the announcer mistook his long hair and slender build as that of a woman. For a shore time the crowd could not believe a woman had won the marathon. Shear managed to train for races while con­tinuing his studies, and found running actually aided his studying. "I've learned to manage my time. In fact, if I don't run, I can't concentrate as much," Shear said. Shear's marathon training seemed a rigorous challenge co most people. He alternated between "Jong" and "off' weeks. His long week con­sisted of running 120 miles per week. His off week included 70-80 miles per week. This training was a Swedish method know as "Farclek" training. Ironically, chis Columbia, Missouri native was not alone among previous Austin Marathon winners. Last year's winner was also from Co­lumbia. So while Missouri had a monopoly on the Austin marathon for the past two years, this relatively new event co Austin could prosper with increased competition from area runners. Austin Marathon -33 , neering junior, said. When Forero applied UT from Bogota, Columbia, he was informed Evenement International International Affair Festival Internacional "I couldn't find what I wanted in any other college. On the whole, UT is the best choice. '' Francis Woomin Wu New friends, new school, new way of life. Leaving one's homeland to continue an ed­ucation in another country is a big step for a foreign student. With so many universities to choose from in the United States, why pick the Universiry of Texas at Austin? Feeling the education system was better in America, Victor]. Steiner Jr., came to UT from Salvador at age 17 to major in business finance and management. His father had received in­formation about UT and encouraged Steiner to funher his education in the United States. The Universiry was chosen not only because of its reputation, but also since some of his relatives lived dose by. "My first few days were horrible and tough," Steiner said. "I didn't realize what was going on; I felt alone and homesick.'' For foreign students who might have prob­lems or who just needed a friend, they do have a place to turn. "The International Office helps students from other countries,'· Sonia Marcenco, advenising senior, said. "They treated me really well and I was very pleased that this service was offered." The Brazilian lived in Mexico Ciry with her parents where she attended an Amer­ican high school. After graduating, Manenco got "in the American mood" and chose the Universiry because it was less expensive and dose to her parents. In some cases, students came to UT co take advantage of the numerous specialized programs offered. Nurat Ozsunay, a law graduate from the Universiry of Istanbul in Turkey, came to work on his master's degree after receiving a law degree in Turkey. 'Tm here at UT in the MCJ (Master of Comparative Jurisprudence) program, " Oz­sunay said. "To be in chis program, you must have a law degree from another country." Along with a partial scholarship, Ozsunay came to UT because of the MC] program and the law school's reputation. Noc only does the law school have an out­standing reputation, but the engineering school is also well-known, as Andres Forero, a fair tuition which directed him in his choi "After I was all set to go," Forero said, "I fo out the cost was actually three times as much I was told. Apparently, they sent me the price list!" He still chose UT and found everything ferent from what he expected. "Wow! This the real thing!" Forero said. Tuition for foreign students was always important factor to consider. Samuel Roberts obtained his bachelor's degree in gineering in Sierre Leone, Africa in 1982. working for two years, Acere-Robens decided work for a Masters degree. "One of the reasons I chose UT," he said, "was because Texas' economy." Mastering in petroleum engineering, At:eflla,~P."-~ Robens said going to a university in T would be beneficial due co the state's connecti. to the oil industry. Finally, even though U might be less expensive than other universiti it was nationally ranked and credited well. "Since UT has many foreign students," F cis Woomin Wu, business graduate stud said, "it makes it more comfonable and o for students from another country." Receiving a bachelor's degree in busine from the National Taiwan University in Republic of China, Wu came to UT to obt his PhD. Concluding that the University strong computer and business programs, W said, " I couldn't find what I wanted in other college." Ranging from reasonable tuition, specialize programs, location and reputation, The versity of Texas was a cop consideration foreign students wishing to advance knowledge in the United States. "On whole, " Wu said, "UT is the best choice." 34 -International Srudencs air Roberal arcs sophomore, said. Two hundred years , che day after che signing of che document, che uionwide fescivicies were more spectacular tan rhe one chac first greeted che Constitution's 1tificacion in 1788. Ac ZiJker Park, a gathering of city officials >mmemoraced che event as Mayor Frank Cook- reminded approximately 200 spectators JOUC che document's role. "le is because of che :Onscirucion chac we are able co enjoy che free­om we have today, " Cooksey said. Texas Supreme Court Justice Raul Gonzales mphasized thac educating children about che vent will insure che document's preservation. )cher judiciary officials of che Texas Scace Su­reme Courc, che Austin Court of Appeals and rae Texas Court of Criminal Appeals shared in he celebration in a formal, fully-robed joint onvocacion ac che Texas Capital. President Reagan, in his address co an es­· maced 110,000 listeners outside Independence iall, highlighted che ceremony by leading the udience in che Pledge of Allegiance. Former ::hief Justice Warren Burger then capped off he parade of floats and marching bands by a replica of che long-silenced Liberty kll, which scarced a similar colling of other bells cross che country. National Conscicucional events on September I 7 inicicaced an outpour of concern and aware- on campus. The Young Conservatives of fexas sponsored a West Mall rally to remind pectators of che right to free speech. One spectator, Louis Fernandez, architeccure­gineering freshman, said it made him ap­reciace the "founding fathers who made this -ouncry democratic so we could be free." Amid the nationwide pomp and parade, floats and fanfare, was a timely reexamination of he Uniced Scates' values and instirutions due to unanticipated events of che past year. One of these events that focused attention on the limits and abuse of presidential power was the Iran arms scandal. "I watched che Iran-contra invescigacions. Jusc seeing Oliver North plead che first amend­ment showed che Conscicucion ac work," Kim Brown, Russian junior, said. Renee Schmeling, psychology sophomore, re-laced her views on che affair's examination of che relationship between Congress and President. "I chink the implied powers clause has been used more chan che framers of che Conscirucion in­tended ic co be," Schmeling said. Additionally, Bork's unsuccessful nomination to the Supreme Court in 1987 brought co mind fundamental questions about che responsibilities of both che Senate and president, about che interpretation of che Conscicucion by che Su­preme Court, about che nature of future laws and even of che nation itself. In widely publicized antiapartheid move­ments on campus, again che role of the courts and preservation of rights of the accused, as well as che freedom of che press in its coverage, were exemplified in a highly visible manner. Tim Welcin, government senior, recalled a past incident. "During the spring of '86, I was involved in che antiapartheid movement which SUNDAY GATHERING: All Saints Episcopal Church on 27th and Whitis offecs many the opponunity to exercise their right to worship as they please. resulced in many arrests," Welcin said. "The administration had failed to recognize our rights guaranteed in che first amendment. Bue once observed, they apologized for their oversight. " For the most pare, September 17, 1987 marked che climax of the good humored Con­stitutional celebration. But in terms of the recent events that helped illuminate the present role of the Constirution, Welcin had this to say: "I am a fan of the constirution, but I wish it was observed more on campus, today." Weltin was not alone, for President Reagan in his Capitol gala speech reminded his listeners of the same. "For almost 200 years we have lived with freedom under the law, and perhaps we've become complacent abouc ic." In light of these events, both festive and thought-provoking, "We the People," from srudents co government officials, were reminded of the historical and significant impact of the United Scates Constirution. by Michael Trust Constitution -3 7 --r/-----TiHER~CE_____ _______TiOTiH WHITEHOUSE The race began with many runners but soon dwindled to only a few as the final stretch neared. Scandal. Adultery. Mudslinging. Cheap shots. These topics, usually covered by national scandal sheets, seeped into the mainstream po­litical spectrum -and the 1988 presidential race. The race featured many players, many at­titudes and many unexpected turns. However, these players -their actions and attitudes ­were important to America's political and eco­nomic future and the unexpected turns, in some cases, were shocking. In many ways, keeping up with the Dem­ocratic presidential candidates was like reading a scandal sheet. Gary Hart, the party's front run­ner in the fall, was a recognizable and electable candidate. One of Hare's aides said in April of 1987, "It will take some time, but people are going to recognize a lot of things in Hare that they didn't see before." The irony of retrospect aside, Hart was caught having an affair with model Donna Rice A TEXAS HOWDY FOR THE DUKE: Michael Dukakis, the front runner for the Democratic nominaicon, campaigned hard in Texas and visited Austin crying co capture the Hispanic vote. PRESS HANDS: TV cameras and reporters gathered around Gary Hare during his visit to UT asking him about his record and his hopes for Super Tuesday. after challenging the press to find out anythi derogatory about himself. Hare dropped out o the race only to re-enter in December, drawi more attention to his private life and causi other Democratic candidates to criticize his ac· tions in terms of what would be best for t party. The brief appearance of Senator Joe Biden a Democratic candidate weakened the party political analysts said. After the press plow into his past, it was found that Biden committed plagarism in several instances had been in academic trouble in college. Bid dropped out of the race almost immediately ill order to save his position in the Senate. Jesse Jackson, also running for the Dem ocratic nomination, showed growing suppo from blacks and whites. Coined as the m controversial candidate because of his policiet and his race, Jackson said, "America is more colorblind than it was four years ago. I can scrutinized like others." Not so, said his opponents. Jackson, th opposition countered, was not asked the cou questions, his background was not research thoroughly, and he could not be a serious can• didate because he had no elected experience. However controversial and unelectable J ac Robert Kirkham 38 -1988 Presidential Campaign may have been, his number one position with blacks and his growing force as a Democratic candidate could not be ignored. Senator Albert Gore Jr., if nominated, would have been the youngest candidate for president. Although he did not campaign in Iowa and aimed all his efforcs coward the South and Super Tuesday, his moderate stance on issues attracted voters and gave him sttengch to be a serious and powerful voice in the race. His wife Tipper drew more media attention early in the campaign due to her book, Raising PG Kids in an X -Rated Society. Tipper's commitment co abolishing por­nography and drugs in American society put Gore at slight risk in his pursuit of the pres­idency. "I worry about an America where dreams don't come true," Representative Richard Gephart said during his race for the Democratic nomination. Gephardt, who emphasized trade and economic policy -especially trading with nations chat produced automobiles, had to wor­ry about an America where his dreams did not come true. Because of his changing policy views and the success of his moderate counterpart, Gore, he withdrew from the race in April of 1988. A brief and nondescript appearance by Bruce Babbitt was also a characteristic of the Dem­ocratic race. Unable to break out of the single digits, Babbitt was forced out of the race early. Supporters as well as critics said Babbitt would get nowhere because he " is selling reality ­unpleasant choices for complex solutions." These unpleasant choices centered on raising taxes that no amount of "standing up" would sell co the American people. Michael Dukakis, the strongest candidate coming out of Super Tuesday, ran primarily on the "Massachusetts Miracle." In a dead heat with Jackson, parry analysts said Dukakis must capture other minority votes and do well in the Northeast. This cask seemed easy because Dukakis' base of strength was the north. The man with the bow tie, Paul Simon, was also in the running for president, at lease for a while. Deciding not to concentrate on the South and Super Tuesday, Simon committed political suicide after doing well in early primaries. In April of1988, he declared he would no longer be an active candidate even though his name would appear on the ballots. OPTIMISTIC BUT NOT SUCCESSFUL: Gary Han, Democratic candidate who dropped out of the race shortly after Super Tuesday, spoke co UT students on March 7. "WE WANT JESSE!": UT students stood outside Hogg Auditorium in anticipation of Jesse Jackson's speech Jan­uary 28. 1988 Presidential Campaign -39 • • • WHITEHOUS Although the Republican race for president had less players, both sides had its own character tests and name calling. Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, saying he was running solely to oppose George Bush's economic and foreign policy, dropped out after only two primaries. Reverend Pat Robertson, running on a moral message, said early in the campaign that "we must return to the old fashioned concept of moral restraint and abstinence before marriage." Robertson's eldest son, however, was born a mere 10 weeks after his marriage. After fin­ishing second in Iowa to Robert Dole and capturing 1 7 delegates, Robertson in April de­clared he was no longer an active candidate for the presidency. He did say that he had a man­date from God to run again in 1992. The man who declared he was " ... in the race to the end," Jack Kemp, also fumbled his dreams for the presidency. Unable to win the moral extreme right or emerge between Dole or Bush, Kemp was forced out of the race. A man said to be the Republican counterpart to Bruce Babbitt, Pete Du Pont also stressed taxation. The realistic solutions proposed by Du Pont were shot down by the American people when he could not capture more than 10 percent of the vote, and dropped out after the New Hampshire primary. Senate Minoriry Leader Robert Dole, Re­publican hopeful for presidential nominee, was in a dead heat with Vice President George Bush for the nomination until Super Tuesday. Step­ping down his campaigning in Texas, Dole estimated a big victory for Bush in Bush's home state. Bush did, and swept the state and the South. Although Dole's wife, Elizabeth, re­signed from the department of transportation to help with his campaign, it did not cure his sense of fatalism about Super Tuesday. The 11th commandment for the Repub­licans, thou shall not partake in mudslinging or name calling, was broken by Dole and Bush during the campaign when the race got com­petitive. After Bush had soundly defeated Dole in the New Hampshire primary, Dole respond­ed by saying to Bush "stop lying about my record ." For Dole, his campaign had taken a turn for the worse and he dropped out in April. One of the few Vice Presidents that made a bid for the presidency and did well, George Bush had the Republican nomination sewed up by April of 1988. Bush dispelled "the wimp factor" after his confrontation with Dan Rather during an interview on CBS News. Rather, who wanted to question Bush about his involvement in the Iran-Contra affair, received only rebuttal and hostility from the Vice President. One of the most monetarily sound cam­paigns, Bush emerged from Super Tuesday a clear winner and nominee of the Republican party. President Reagan, after a long silence, finally endorsed his Vice President for the Re­publicans. Although all the votes had not been cast and the delegates had not attended the conventions, the presidential race was both eventful and historical. The candidates, in success and failure, faced pressure from the media, the public and their own sometimes clouded, backgrounds in their bids for the highest office in the country. by Michelle Moon 40 -1988 Presidential Campaign UM CONFRONTS CANDIDATES but turned into the first national forum of college editors. Student Primary Forum, held in Dallas ilDUl:helm Methodist Universiry in February, 1aOt begin in the minds of television's cor­pnts, but as a project of the Students' ~ICi