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Show 0 U rum aisle Your True Self ait IVHaircIi Grais by the students, this was also not your typical jeans and a affair, as most students Fat Tuesday, the last day wore shiny silk shirts and Holly Millerberg Forum copy editor t-s- of madness, celebration ana sin before atonement begins, is the final day of New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration. People flock from all over the world to participate in the festivities, as the alcohol flows freely, inhibitions are left at home and it is a con- dresses, velvet and a variety of clothing styles reserved for special occasions, rather than just a day at bell-botto- ms school. Like the New Orleans party though, the madness created by the effects of too much alcohol in ones system were tinuous party with beads, displayed by many, though not masks, floats and parades. quite to the extent that it is in Because many Westminster students are unable to travel to Louisiana for the celebration, the A.S.W.C. brought the celebration here. On Feb. 22, students were invited to the Riverboat to kick off spring break with a night of dancing, i New Orleans. Many of the bands songs had a sultry, seductive sound to them and students got into the music as they slowly (though thankfully, not completely) removed articles of their clothing while dancing on tables with fans and even with the streamers that hung from the ceiling. The night proved to be a d huge success as students throughout the night and left with a feeling of anticipation for next years event, ' S par-tie- MHI Westminster partygoer, Brian Dicksa models the costume accessory of choice during A.S.W.C.s Mardi Gras celebration at the Riverboat. photo by Jen Cobb Sleiman received all the ribs and shrimp they could eat; all the beads and masks they could wear; and great entertainment provided by Bobby Warren and the Dangerous Band. The room at the Riverboat was elaborately decorated with streamers, beads, masks, coins and other items in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. As the night wore on though, the decorations began to slowly disappear from the walls ana tables and appear on the bodies of those in attendance. Besides the decorations worn The morning after spring break, Westminster senators gathered in the Reherd Dining Room to discuss the Student Judiciary Organization. There were many things on the ballot, but the senators never made it past the proposed amendment for the student judiciary. The scene was chaotic. Westminsters beloved student body president was stranded in Idaho and like a runner-u- p in a Miss America pageant, Vice President Jim Martin got the chance he might never get again. He became president. into her integrity. Susan Stacey Forum staff writer Ever wonder what it would be like to disguise yourself as a young lad, hop on a boat in Turkey and head for France via the Greek Vickie Sleiman, islands? associate professor of education, can tell you how its done. While backpacking solo across Europe in the Sleiman attempted to board a boat in Turkey and was refused passage because of a Turkish law forbidding women to ride the boats. Determined to make this boat trip, she later returned, dressed as a boy. Explaining how she got away with it, she said, I kept my cap pulled down and didnt say much. The other passengers assumed she could not speak their language and ignored mid-1980- s, Morning After Jennifer N. Anderson Forum staff writer f h drinking, food and fun. For only four dollars, students Thus ? Unfortunately, Martin had only been informed the night before of the change in title and therefore had very little time to prepare. The lack of preparation became blaringly obvious. No offense meant to Martin who did quite well under the circumstances. Before deciding whether or not to approve the amendment, the senators spent time discussing changes that need to be made in the proposed amendment for a Student The Judiciary Organization. student court will be an elected of five assembly Westminster students who would act as a supreme court. They will preview constitu tions of clubs, handle any election disputes and decide on the constitutionality of the Student Government Association Council where tested. Some changes were made to the document, but approval of the amendment will be held off until the senators reconvene to discuss it further. No final decisions about the judiciary were made at the meeting because too many senators excused themselves and the quorum, the number of senators needed in order to vote, was lost. Martin was forced to call several senators back into the room in order to vote to adjourn the meeting. & her. Arriving at Westminster four years ago, College Sleiman is not one to De ignored. She has too much to offer. Through the classes she teaches in Secondary English Methods, Cognitive Development, Learning and Psychology for Theory Teaching, she offers her students the benefits of her Her positive, expertise. upbeat attitude offers her colleagues friendship and insight Sleiman learned a lot about integrity during her four years on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. In the sne was administrative to the Select assistant mid-1980- s, See Sleiman Page 5 in This issue . . ' A little St. Patricks Day history to get you in the mood to wear green. See page 5. stomach Couldnt Howard Stems movie? How about his life? Get our writers views on page 8. The second edition to the Star Wars trilogy. Read the review of The Empire Strikes Back on page 8. Cant decide who to vote for? Get the inside scoop on the A.S.W.C. presidential candidates on page 10. |