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Show Signpost Tuesday, May 20, 1986 9 Sun shines on Sunfest '86 i t... -VA- '-.aii Ti -MiMMMMMiaaMMiiMMi teaa llllllTl , , , -I- ... . n. j Signpost photoScoll Miller Signpost photoScott Miller by Debra Ann Moss Staff Reporter There was still a buzz in the air as the sun lost some of its warmth in the late afternoon. The band played to a crowd of a few hundred people while everyone tried to catch every bit of sun they could. The event was appropriately named "Sunfest '86." Mingling within the group of spectators, one could see those who have long been without the sun for the winter months. The smell of suntan lotion filtered through the air. Yet some still couldn't shed their wintertime attire. They were wrapped in blankets due to a slight chill from a cool breeze. Dave Felt was one of the sun people trying to tan his winter-white body. "I'm trying to ease the sun onto my body before I go home to Virginia and manage an outdoor water slide," he said. "I just want to soak in all the sun I can before having to go into the Browning Center for tonight's show, God's Favorite," said Karen Nielson. Many non-students were on campus to enjoy the various group performances. One such person was Karen Owen who wanted to hear some "barroom boogie music." "It's nice to hear this kind of music outside in clean air for a change," she said. Susan and Ron Hyde came from West Valley City with their children to play at the duck pond and partake in the fun games for the children. The crowd seemed to be enjoying the entertainment. Some were clapping, others dancing, and some sang along with familiar songs. The event had a good turnout. It was an event that was needed after the cold, gray days of recent time. "It's nice to see blue sky instead of a gray and cold one," said Shawn Nottingham. His feelings summed up the thoughts of those around him. Mysticism discussed at Think Break event by Jeanne Chadey Staff Reporter "The Dark Night of the Soul" met with controversy over interpretations Friday afternoon at Think Break. Dr. Robert J. Arway, director of honors and integrated studies, led the discussion. A statement, "good poetry can have many interpretations," started many ideas and thoughts flowing. Mysticism is the belief that through contemplation and love, man can achieve a direct knowledge of God or divine truth. When analyzing the poem, the group concluded that it was written for the uneducated person to understand. "It tells people the experience St. John of the cross had," said one man. One woman believed learning from pain is one way to achieve mysticism. She said things such as fasting, meditation and self-denial all can accomplish this. "Happiness through unhappiness, denial of pleasure is pure darkness in eyes of God," said one man. Many people believe these types of action are egocentric and do not see how these people benefit others. One woman asked if mystics could still be found in today's modern-day society. Religion and mysticism seem to be so divided in our society today, said one member of the group. People who are religious usually do not want to be considered as being mystics, said one women. When comparing the two, many people seem to envy these types of people but do not see them in modern day. It seems as though they are looked at as something from the past. Radiation aids science when used properly (Con't from page i) Iodine only protects from one particular isotope. There are an array of other isotopes that come from uranium reactors." Long term effects of radiation are still being studied. Graff has a deep interest in radiation and its effects. He grew up in Southern Utah during the above ground nuclear testing in Nevada. He has studied radiation and its effects on plants and animals for years. Most of what the public hears concerning radiation is bad. "It's a fact that the public has a bloody nose about the concepts of controlled radiation," he said. "Radiation has a lot of uses in medicine and research. I am all for the proper use of radiation as long as it is handled properly. It is a great boon to science." , - ,,,,,.. 'u "ji l- ' r- V I ' : - ,. - . - ', ; .. ...-r--- t " i ' r . A- l: - - V 'J ' ; J Pardon the mess The last few weeks the campus postal service office in the basement of the UB. Things will has been doing repairs. They are enlarging their soon be back to normal. |