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Show 1 The Daily Utah Chronicle Monday, Six - Page (T. A WT TP October 21, 1991 TTT EATURE Ten reasons for letting your school spirit show felt a subconscious need to write this review). 10. All Homecoming Week proceeds will go to benefit the Marriott Library. Now we all know that our library is in sorry shape, in need of more space and funding for books and journals. But what do we ever do to ensure that the library will be there for us in the future? Janice Ugoki, Homecoming Week activities chairperson told me that "All of the proceeds from Homecoming will go directly to the Marriott Library and they will be also be matched by the legislature. So you can get involved in Homecoming for the spirit of it or for the good cause that it helps." 9. By the time the big game rolls around, all of the deer will have been slaughtered anyway. I know it's a tough decision. Should I go support my school and the library, or should I go tramping snow drifts as I through knee-dee- p off Bambi blow the hill with to try that Sean McBride Chronicle Feature Writer By M. that Every year it Homecoming Week sneaks up on the University of Utah student population without much fanfare, seems and usually without garnishing much student interest either. If it weren't for the Greeks, I doubt anyone would ever know whether or not Homecoming Week really existed. It's certainly a far cry from high school when the entire student body would dress up in the outfit of the day, attend the event of the day and generally be thankful that there was some type (any type) of an activity that would divert your attention from Mr. Condie's civics class. But at the U. we seem to be so locked into our studies (hey, we're paying our own tuition now) that we never take the time to enjoy one of the traditional rites of autumn at universities across the nation: Homecoming Week. If students don't get involved in Homecoming, then they not only miss out on a week's worth of fun activities, but they also contribute to the general impression of the U. as a place where student apathy rules and school spirit ranks way down the line behind mutant gerbil racing at the genetics lab and the film department's annual student snuff film review. So all I want to say is (pause here a second as I get up on my soapbox) that you should get involved in Homecoming! In this spirit, I offer you the Top Ten Reasons Why Everyone Should Get Involved in Homecoming This Year. (My apologies to Mr. Letterman, but they've been promoting his new book so heavily I my bazooka (insert Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun). 8. Homecoming Week finally gives us something to celebrate other than the endless array of Persian Gulf victory parades. Two years ago, then President Chase Peterson said in a report in the Daily Utah Chronicle that the reason Homecoming and other university rituals were poorly supported was due to the lingering effects of Vietnam upon students. If we follow Peterson's shaky logic, then after the Persian Gulf we should all have reverted back to true-blu- e, kick-yo'-Iraqi-a- ss Americans and flock back to our past traditions in droves. For my part, I'll be there just to prove Peterson wrong. 7. Charges that the Homecoming King has been harassing the Homecoming Queen make for rivetting television drama over at Newsbreak. Actually, Ugoki assures me that this year's pageants will be both tasteful and uplifting. The Queen is no longer seen as a buxom piece of leggy cheesecake, and the King won't be a joke either. Could it be? 6. Attendance will make a good impression on the new U. president. There will be several people who will be watching closely to see if Homecoming Week comes close in comparing to the rumors of the infamous, drunken blowout all-ou- t, fiesta that was Chase Peterson's retirement party. In addition to President Smith, who will undoubtedly be watching for signs of the elusive U. spirit, several bowl scouts will be at the game on Saturday to not only take a long look at our team, but to gage the fan support as well. So supporting the U. this week promotes two noble causes. It not only gives to the library, but could also help the football team get to a bowl game. Saints 5. Mixing Latter-da- y Student Association and the Greeks will enlarge Utah's gene pool. There are very few activities at the U. where all the student groups are drawn together for a good cause. Once again Ugoki assures me that this year Homecoming was not intended solely as a Greek system activity. "I think that we addressed that issue this year when we began planning our events. The homecoming committee actively sought out representation from a variety of groups on campus, not just the Greeks, LDSSA, Residence Halls Student Association, ASUU, the Bennion Center and the other major organizations. 4. The Utah Transit Authority bus passes will allow more space in the Blue Mondays come to the Deli By Debbie Moeller Chronicle Feature Writer It's noon on Monday. You just got the results of two exams you took Friday not pretty. You're still getting over Saturday night and a Sunday spent sleeping, and the last thing you want to do is go to your 1:10 p.m. "Blue Mondays" is a series of concerts given in the Union Deli at noon every Monday. They are designed to lighten up the heaviest day of the week with various types of jazz and even some ethnic music. Last week, the concert featured the University of Utah's own Underpaid Professors, a group of actual professors who performed for the students in the Deli. Their performance was well received, said Union Programs chair Wade Peabody, "but they had to quit early so they could go teach their classes." Today the Salt City Saints, a class. What you'd really like to do is sit down, relax, eat and listen to some... jazz? That doesn't sound bad. As a matter of fact it sounds pretty good, according to the reception that the "classic traditional old time jazz band" will play. They have received last week. the Utah Arts Festival and the Utah "Blue Mondays" concert series performed for the Days of '47 Parade, Performing Arts Tour under the title "Jazz Through the Ages." In short, the concert should be impressive and Johanson Trio will perform, and subsequent concerts will be announced for winter and spring quarters. Although the concerts are brought to you by Union Programs, the idea was that of Lloyd Miller, a local jazz musician. Miller has played on campus and around the state and country since 1967, when he started several jazz groups on the U. campus. Miller suggested the idea to Peabody, who readily approved it. Union Programs agreed to or the series with the Music Performance Trust Funds given out through the Local 104 of the American Federation of Musicians. Programs at As a matter of fact, if you have any comments or suggestions for groups 581-765- 8. who might perform, Peabody wants to hear them. Their schedule is still mostly open, he said, especially for winter and spring quarters. "This has never been done before," Peabody said, and asked that people phone in their likes and dislikes about the concerts so that he can make the most of the series for students. Most of the initial groups will be top local groups, many including U. students, faculty and alumni. However, Union Programs intends to artists. bring in a few out-of-sta- kjUL local jazz band, will be performing today at noon in the Union Deli as part of the "Blue Mondays" concert series. The Salt City Saints, a well-know- n will go to benefit the Mariott Library. 9. By the time the big game rolls around, all of the deer will have been slaughtered anyway. 8. Homecoming Week finally gives us something to celebrate other than the endless array of Persian Gulf victory parades, 7. Charges that the Homecoming King has been harassing the Homecoming Queen make for riveting television drama over at Newsbreak. 6. Attendance will make a good impression on the new U. president. . 5, Mixing LDSSA and the Greeks will enlarge Utah's gene - pool. 4. The UTA bus passes will allow more space in the parking lot for a blowout tailgate party. 3. Homecoming activities might help boost careerpersonal fame. top off the week with a win. Elvis is rumored to appear as the Ute mascot. 2. Our football team will 1. parking lot for a blowout tailgate party. And ever since we perfected the d beer cooler and hot dog cooker, Tailgating has not only fusion-powere- more enjoyable, but become environmentally conscious too. (Please remember that alcohol consumption on the U. is illegal and therefore nobody here drinks at the games.) 3. Homecoming contest. 2. Our football the week with a win. must admit that I'm in unchartered water here, having I an institution with a team. For the first time good really in my life, I'm actually looking forward to Saturday's game because I believe that we'll come out on top. never attended Besides, I really like Coach McBride (and not just because of his ultra-colast name), and I want to coach last longer than his see a U. original contract, so I'll be pullin' for ol activities might help boost careerersonal fame. The people from Star Search will be in attendance at Tuesday night's Songfest and you might just catch a fugitive from America's Most Wanted in the U. Otta' be in Pictures Runnin' Utes come Saturday. And the 1 reason why you should get involved in homecoming the this year. Elvis is rumored to appear as Ute mascot. Need I say more? 1. the team will top off . students given chance to speak out about issues enjoyable. Next Monday, Oct. 28, the Kevin Eventually, the funding for the k Lap 10. All Homecoming Week Proceeds U. concerts will be raised by a student group called Jazz for U. To participate, contact Peabody at Union ' Reasons Why Everyone Should Get Involved in Homecoming This Year. Top Ten te Peabody said they had hopes of engaging a rather important artist, but was too unsure to give out a name. In any case, the "Blue Mondays" concerts should be a relaxing break in your insane Monday routine. "We don't like to call it a By Jeffrey D. Jonsson Chronicle Feature Writer 'call-i- n' show," Goldsmith said, "because it's not the type of station where you're likely to have an avid 'call-iaudience. Unless we have a really touchy issue like tonight's program Sun. Oct. 20 on sexual harassment; tonight we may have a few incensed listeners." n' There is a program at the University of Utah sponsored by Associated Students of the University of Utah and KUER, which, week after week, brings U. closer to the people who run the school. The "Ute Connection" is a radio sandwiched program, between "All Things Considered," and a jazz program every Sunday night at 6 p.m. on KUER FM 90. Kristina Pluta, a sophomore who has been hosting the show since last year, says that it is a good opportunity for students to call in and talk to notable U. faculty and staff members. "We've had Coach McBride on the program, and we hope to have President Smith," Pluta said. "Ute Connection is a half-ho- ur talk show with no commercial breaks," said Adrianne Goldsmith, a senior and of "Ute Connection." "It's an ASUU sponsored public-affair- s program which isn't tailored to any one particular area, such as politics or academics, rather we like to keep the topics of conversation open ended." co-ho- st The topics have been very diverse, with guests ranging from Coach Ron McBride of the U. football team, to a detective from the U. police force for a show about date rape. "The show on date rape went over really well We had Kathy Brooks from the women's resource center, as well as a sorority woman who was involved in disseminating material about date rape." "With Coach McBride," Goldsmith said, "there's nothing really controversial. We did get a few callers saying how excited they were over the game with the Ducks, calling to congratulate, calling to ask what was his secret." More than anything, Goldsmith says, it was her and Kristina's questions which hopefully gave the audience a new perspective on football. Goldsmith says that the audience for "Ute Connection" in addition to not being avid callers are, more often than not, faculty, alumni, and the more politically active students on campus. "We wish we had more of the general student population listening," Goldsmith said, "but it tends to be the more politically minded, active students who we find listening." Upcoming shows include a program about multiculturalism, and minorities on campus, with guests Tamara Taylor of the U. multicultural board, and the Reverend France Davis. "It's about trying to maintain ethnic diversity in America," Goldsmith said. Ute Connection is broadcast Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. on KUER FM 90. Hosts Kristina Pluta and Adrianne Goldsmith will be discussing topics pertinent to U. |
