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Show John F. Kennedy became the 35th president and personified a decade of prosperity, social reform and youth until his assassination in 1963. The British invasion occured as the Beatles stormed America, Marilyn Monroe was one of the current movie-star idols and Rosa Parhs and Martin Luther King Jr. took courageous stands against racism and prejudice. The Cuban Missile Crisis prompted many to build bomb shelters and ponder the idea of Nuclear War. Just as people in the 1920s had rebelled, teenagers and young adults questioned everything from authority, social reform, environmental conditions and war. Women burned their bras at various protests; hippies called themselves "flower children" and wore blue jeans, fringed shirts, peace signs and bright-colored sneakers. Musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Creedance Clearwater Revival rocked Woodstock with their vivacious performances. Celebrating the v60s Poetry by wanna-be hippies By Amy DeVries features writer-The Signpost 7:30 p.m. in the Residence Hall Quad, it's free. Weber State University students will have an opportunity to rekindle the spirit of love, peace, unity and individual expression that prevailed in the 1960s. The English Department is sponsoring a '60s Poetry Night in conjunction with the homecoming theme "Spanning the Decades." Poetry, a drum circle and food will all be included in the festivities. An open-mike format will be the setting for an evening of poetry reading under the stars rfn the Quad. "We want to capture the spirit of the '60s," said Carl Porter, director of the Learning Support Center. The 1960s were a time of "creativity" in a laid-back atmosphere, he said. Students are encouraged to bring and recite poetry from any author they choose as well as their own works. "Each individual is capable of creativity," Porter said. The '60s Poetry Night will encourage students to share that creativity. A drum circle, in which members are gathered into a circle to "communicate without the words getting in the way," will follow. Drum circles create their own rhythm to promote unity within a group. Students should bring drums, cymbals, rainsticks or anything that makes noise so they can participate in the circle. Porter ensures it will be a fun, new experience and student Greg DeVries seemed to agree. 8 a.m. to Noon, Mud Volleyball at Education Bldg. 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m., 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Stewart Bell Tower. 1 1 :30 a.m., Past Presidents Luncheon at Alumni Center. 7 p.m., Vietnam Veterans Speak Out at Wildcat Theater, free. 7:30 p.m., '60's Poetry Night at The Residence Hall Quad, free. "I've never heard of anything like it," he said. "It could be interesting.' Bond with mud, ploy volleyball 3m ntsmtm 1961 American-backed Cuban exiles attempt to overthrow the Communist government of Fidel Castro at (he Bay of Pigs invasion, but are quickly defeated. 1962 The Cuban missile crisis occurs when Soviet-built missiles are discovered in the island nation lying 90 miles off the Florida peninsula. 1963 President John F. Kennedy is assassinated while riding in an open limousine in Dallas, Texas. 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed, outlawing racial discrimination in the workplace and public accommodations. 1964 Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is passed allowing the President to commit manpower and material to South Vietnam. 1966 The National Organization for Women (NOW) is founded. 1968 Rev. Martin Luther King. Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Term. ; " 1968 Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy is assassinated in Los Angeles, Calif. 1969 Apollo 1 1 and its crew, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins land on the moon. By Angic Welling copy editor-77ie Signpost For those who like to get down and dirty, the mud volleyball tournament during Homecoming Week is the perfect event The tournament will begin Sept 21 and run through Sept 24. There are three possible team combinations: a co-ed team consisting of four players and a male and female team, both with three players. "The mud volleyball tournament is a tradition, we do it every year during Homecoming Week," said Rochcle Barker, Weber State University's leadership, campus and community director. There is a $5-per-person charge for the tournament, which covers the cost of the T-shirt each participant receives. Each winning team in the three categories will also receive a $100 prize. Jack B. Parsons Co. donated the dirt for tlic playing field, so the cost of running tlx; event is relatively low, Barker said. "This is usually tlic most successful event of Homecoming," Barker said. "We are expecting a lot of participation."Barker said she is planning on about 40 teams to play in this year's tournament. Many campus organizations, including tine fraternities and sororities, have participated in the past LaDianacda sorority is one such group who played in last year's tournament. "We participated because we like to supn ASWSU lunc-tions," said Kristen Scott. LaDianaeda member. "I'm not sure if the LDs are playing again this year, but they probably will because tliey like to support all the organizations on campus." The toumamenthas been moved from its previous location, near the belltower, to outside the education building. The mud was left too long last year and it ruined the grass. "This year the mud will be gone by the 28"" Barker said. The education building has a bigger area to both play and watch the games in, she said. KWCR 88. 1 FM is going to be broadcasting live from the tournament each day, and all students ate invited to watch the games, if they do not want to play. "We are excited for the event, it is going to be a lot of fun," Barker said. Interested students may sign-up and pay the $5 entry fee until Friday in the Student Union business office. The tournament schedule will be posted Monday morning in the Student Activities office. L 1 (Beit !d"eId.ar conn ftlhe normal Join all the hipsters at the Residence Malls Quad for an evening of verse and beats. Read original poetry or recite your favorites. Bring an instrument and be part of a post-poetry drum circle. . Kind food and kind vibes will be available a . r A for all. IT |
