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Show Swing From page 5 Foxtrot as we know it today. By 1 924, there were two main versions; tlx: slow Foxtrot and the quick Foxtrot. The period of 1914 to 1918 saw the dance craze peak. Everyone was dancing. Dances were literally pouring out of the Tin Pan Alley, among which were: "One Steps", and 'Two Steps", and then came "The Turkey Trot dances," and variations such as "Everybody 's DoinTt," by Irving Berlin. After swing became the fad for entertainment, many different styles of swing broke off to form their own. For most people, the word swing evokes memories of the Big Bands that played all over America in the late 1 930s to 1 950s. But, Stomp From page 4 door and students will receive a dollar off admission for each can they bring. "The donations will be given to food banks and other charities in the Ogden area," Wirig said. "It's not a big dress up dance, just wear your grubbies!" Wirig said. "We want students to come and relax and have fun!" For those who are worried the evening will be filled with music from the 1 930s, "Don't worry," Wirig said. "Most of the music will be modern." Wirig encourages students to come, relax, eat soup and dance. This is senior Jenny Jorgenson's fi- to millions of Americans today, there was still another swing called "Western Swing." Swing Era style dance band has been providing dance music for community functions for more than 1 0 years. Dancers Sammy Kay, Freddie Martic, Harry James and other great sounds from the '40s and '50s are scheduled for the performance.It isn't hard to figure out that the snappy tunes and great rhythms call out to people to get up and dance. Each band member brings a wealth of professional experience to the band and the "Big Band" repertoire appeals to all ages. Tickets for the swing dance lesson are $2-$3, call 626-7424. Tickets for the Junction City Big Band concert, and Zoot Suit Riot Dance are $2 per couple. Attendees for the Zoot Suit Riot Dance performance should wear favorite attire from the 1940s, call 626-6349. 7:30 p.m. in die Shepherd Union Ballroom. COST: $3 without cans of food, $2 with c canned food item. ATTIRE: t930'S, GRUBBIES nal Homecoming at WSU. She said she hears lots of stories from her grandparents about the era and is excited to attend the dance. "Not only does the dance sound like fun, but it also benefits the community," Jorgenson said. Homecoming is a time to celebrate WSU and its history. The 1930s Depression era social is just one way to enable students to relax and dance but also benefit the community through the canned food donations. Royalty From page 9 as the Director of Alumni. He has held several titles in his years at WSU, including Assistant to President and was Vice President for Public Relations when he retired. Carol had stopped attending Weber when slie married Dean Hurst. When she did return to WSU, she had a music scholarship, where she played for all the musical shows. In those years that she held the scholarship, she played in 38 shows. Slie graduated from WSU the same year her oldest daughter graduated from Ogden high school. Then slie came back and was an adjunct piano professor. "I've been there (at WSU) a lot of years," said Carol. Disco From page 8 groove back. "Bring a date or just a bunch of friends," Hatch said. "It should be a lot of fun." Thursday Night Fever spans from the Lair into the bowling ally for disco bowl. Here, students will bowl in the dark while enjoying their favorite disco hits. "The lights will be out," Hatch said. "We'll have a crystal ball, fog machine and glow-in-the-dark'oowling pins." According to Hatch, a door prize will be given for the best disco attire, but a costume is not required. "I'll be there with my bell bottoms on," said Melissa Schwab, WSU junior. LJ 1981 Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman named to the United States Supreme Court. 1981 A gunman attempts to assassinate President Ronald Reagan; Musician John Lennon and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat were assassinated. 1982 The first artificial heart is implanted into Dr. Barney B. Clark, a dentist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Clark only lived four months, but the operation was considered successful enough to be attempted again. 1983 Sally K. Ride is the first woman in space. 1984 -Athletes from Soviet-bloc countries boycott the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Calif. 1985 - N4ovie star Rock Hudson dies of AIDS, bringing the AIDS epidemic into the spotlight. 1986 The space shuttle Challenger explodes just after take-off, killing all seven astronauts aboard. 1988 Pan Am flight 106 is bombed over Scotland. 1989 Berlin Wall comes down. 1989 Chinese military crushes a pro-democracy demonstration in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. ThuiNiiy.Scpt.24 ' 8 a.rn. to Noon, Mud Volleyball Championships Education Bidg. 10:30 a.m to 12.30 p.m., 3-on-3 Basketball Champioiisliips Stewart Bell Tower. 10:30 am, Dunk the Dean Stewart Bell Tower, $1 for 3 throws. 1 l;30 am, Drumming Session Stewart Bell Tower, tree. 7 p.m., Panel Discussion on "Watergate" Wildcat Theater, free. 7:30 p.iiL, Thursday Night Fever WSU's Bowling Alicy and Hie Lair, S3 per person. 8 p.m.. Movie: Brain Candy Wildcat Theater, S2student, $3tion. IMPACT COUNCIL 9 p.m. - 1 a.m x5? Noon 12:30 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m Make an Impact on Homecoming '9 c Hi- Friday, September 18 - 1920s Kick Off in the Union - $5 students, $7 non-students Rainbow Ball - Skyroom Casino Night - Greek Lounge SAE Streets of Harlem - Gallery "The Cotton Club" Movie "Pulp Fiction" Monday, September 21 - 1940s Lunch Discussion (Japenese Americans discuss Internet camps) The Skyroom - no charge Swing Dance Lesson The Lair $2, $3 non-students am 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 12: 12: 12: 30 p.m. 30 p.m 30 p.m 1 p.m. 10 p.m. - 1 a.m Tuesday, September 22 - 1950s Desegragation discussion Diversity Center - brown bag 3on3 Basketball Tournament Stewart Bell tower $30 a team Wednesday, September 23 - 1960s 3on3 Basketball Tournament Stewart Bell tower $30 a team 'Vietnam Veterans Speak Out UB Room 338 Thursday, September 24 - 1970s Basketball Tournament Stewart Bell tower $30 a team Dunk the Administrator Stewart Bell Tower, $13 throws or $16 throws with wristband Drumminc Session (5) Stewart Bell Tower - no charge Panel Discussion on "Watergate" PT Lobby - no charge k 3on3 1 Saturday, September 26 - 1990s Kids 6-12 and challenged (no age restrictions) - transportation decorating House Party '98, "Freak Nic Style" Shepherd Union Ballroom, $3 for students, $5 for non-students |