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TuLANE University
1995 JAMBALAYA
Volume 99, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
J
1 he face of the water, in
time, became a wonderful
book-abook thatwas a dead
language to the uneducated
passenger, but which told
its mind to me without re-serve,
delivering its most
cherished secrets as clearly
as if it uttered them with a
voice. And it was not a book
to be read once and thrown
aside, for it had a new story
to tell every day.
Mark Twain
(1835-1910). Life on the
Mississippi, ch. 9 (1883).
OPENING
MANDY FLANNERY
LEFT: The Lindy Boggs Centerfor Energy and Biotechnology is
considered home to engineering majors. 1994 marked the one hundred
year anniversary of the School ofEngineering.
FAR TOP: The easiest way to go between the Riverwalk shopping
center and Jackson Brewery is to hop onboard the Riverfront Trolley.
The trolley is a replica of the original trolleys of this area.
TOP: The Navy ROTC drill team displays the American Flag while the
crowd sings the National Anthem.
OPENING
FAR BELOW: The mighty Mississippi River is the life ofNew
Orleans. Barges as well as riverboat casinos claim the river as
their home. The Mississippi River Bridge crosses the river and
connects New Orleans to Algeres.
BELOW: One thing about Tulane students, they never obey
laws. Every day, students walk across Freret without reading
the "Don't walk" sign.
RIGHT: Located across the streetfrom Cafe Du Monde,
Jackson Square is one of the popular tourist attractions in the
French Quarter.
JEREMY EHRHARDT
MOLLY WIEMANN BECKV MAND.;
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BELO^: Amanda Rixse and Chris Burch are presented as one of the couples of the
J 994 Homecoming Court.
LEFT: The Flamingo Casino, docked at the Rivenvalk in the French Quarter, is one
ofNew Orleans' new floating attractions.
As Mark Twain ever influence the
defined his life by the course our lives will
Mississippi River, so take. The decision
too will we, for this River we made to attend
that shapes our city also Tulane University
helps to shape our lives, gave each of us the
Whether we realize it opportunity to com-or
not, each of us as bine together the
individuals are influ-enced
by the wind-ing
ways and chang-ing
tides of the River.
Over time, the course
small streams of our
own individual lives
into one strong and
rushing river. By pool-ing
vastly diverse
of the River may backgrounds, expe-change,
and its effects riences, ideas, val-over
us may fluctuate, but ues, and feelings,
we are never beyond its each individual
grasp, never far from becomes stronger
its reach. Never do and more capable
we stand alone. than before. Joined to-
Time will have its gether as one powerful
river, there is little that
can stand in our way.
way with us, just
as a river forms its
own channel, for
they are one in the
same. The River of
Time.
1 hroughout our lives,
each of us are faced with
thousands of choices, the history of its
choices which will for- people as well. Those
1 he winding Mis-sissippi
not only
lays course
through the cen-ter
of New Or-leans,
but through
OPENING
MONICA HARTIN
TOP LEFT: The crowd goes wile when
Tulane scores against its biggest rival, LSU.
TOP: Students take advantage of a beautiful
day by standing outside to chat before
heading to class.
FAR LEFT: The junior varsity cheerleaders
tootfor the home team during a women's
basketball game.
LEFT: JL house council hosts special
speakers and demonstrations throughout the
year. This karate expert demonstrates his
expertise on cement blocks.
OPENING
BOTTOM LEFT: The anchor and cannon, age-old symbols ofthe
Navy, decorate the front ofTulane's Navy ROTC building.
LEFT: On sunny days, students sit outside between classes to talk to
theirfriends or do some last minute homework. Here, these two girls
catch up on the latest gossip.
ABOVE: Plantation homes are just one pan ofwhat makes New
Orleans unique. Statues like this one often decorated the expansive
grounds, as is shown here at Nottoway Plantation, one of the largest
such homes in the area.
OPENING
mighty waters have water transportation,
carried warships dur- The New Orleans Pica-ing
the Civil War, and yune began publication
barges during the with George Wilkins
Great Depression. Kendall as editor in 1837.
People carried here -r-.
by those waters have ^i% Y^ars later, local
made New Orleans a merchant and philan-city
alive with a knowl- thropist Paul Tulane
edge and personality all decided that New
its own, shaped by the Orleans needed an
ways of the River. institution of higher
L learning destined to
ookingback over the ^j^^i ^^g b^st in the
past two hundred country. Slowly, his
years, it is possible to dream took form, culmi-see
the development nating in 1894 with the
of New Orleans and opening of Tulane Uni-the
precedents it has versity on scenic St.
set for the world to Charles Avenue. Tulane
follow. The firstMardi Stadium was home to
Gras was introduced in the SugarBowl and the
1827by visiting students New Orleans Saints
from Paris. In the 1820s for many years, until
New Orleans was the it was replaced by the
fourth biggest city in famous New Orleans
the nation, with ex- Superdome. The 1984
ploding growth in the World's Fair was held in
shipping business. It New Orleans, and was
had been the destina- located along the Mis-tion
for the first steam- sissippi River itself,
boats; playing an inte- Riverboat Gambling
gral part in the history of was broughtback to
JHRI M\ 1 IIRIIARDT
10 \--'
OPENING
MONICA HARTIN
TOP LEFT: This sparking fountain, located outside the Rivenvalk
shopping center, is just a sample of the many beautiful sights located
in downtown New Orleans.
TOP RIGHT: From historic to modem, sculptures such as this one can
he found stashed away all over the city.
BOTTOM LEFT: Thefresh air and warm sun make it hardfor this
studentfinds it hard to concentrate on her homework.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Stanley Thomas Hall, here wearing banners
celebrating Engineering's Centennial, is the home for computer
engineering.
JEREMY EHRHAEDT
the city, reminiscent wander
of days of old. slightly, the
1 he city ofNew
Orleans has a
^ culture and his-tory
second to
Mississippi
River still remains
the vital lifeblood
ofthis city. Its very
presence has in-none,
a history in fluenced our
which Tulane has lives, and helped
played an integral guide our way
role for the past cen- on an even
tury. Though the greater jour-tides
may rise and ney, down the
fall, and the waters of the
course may River of Time.
JEREMY EHRHARDT
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OPENING
/
T^^River of
Life at Tulane is more than just
academics and athletics, just as a
river is more than simply a glossy
sheen of flowing water. Looking
beyond the surface, one finds life of
every sort. Student Life is no different.
From night life and scenic excursions,
to laundry and grocery shopping, the be-hind-
the-scenes events that go on in each of
our individual lives deeply influence who
we are. In a river, each creature living
within the flowing w^aters has its own
vmique function, but is only a tiny
portion of the whole. So, too, with
us. The experiences we have
shape our lives, and steer our
futures. Each person's ownindi-vidual
life is different, yet com-mon
experiences here at Tulane
bring us together. It is through Stu-dent
Life that the true character of
Tulane, manifested through each indi-vidual,
is brought to light.
...Student
Life
13
STUDENT LIFE
Give me
something
ma'am. This
common cry
from the
crowd reaches
this Mardi
Gras
participant as
she casually
throws some
beads over the
side of her
float.
MARDI GRAS
millions • come • to • party
As soon as the Christmas decorations come down, locals put up their Mardi Gras
decorations. Downhere, Mardi Gras is not one daybut over two weeks of parades and
parties. • It was estimated that two million people participated this year in the celebration;
including New Orleans residents, people from other parts of Louisiana, other states, and
even other countries. And this is definitely a lot of people! • While the immense amount
of people are readily noticed along the streets of the parade routes, it is not felt as much as
in the French Quarter. Bourbon Street is literally packed, making it almost impossible to
move by your own free will. Instead, you are pushed around and almost carried by the
asphyxiating masses. "It was a scary experience that at some points I felt I could lift my feet
and still be moving down the street, as well as being pushed to a 45 degree angle without
falling," said Annette LePere, a Newcomb student. • Not surprisingly, the bars w^ere filled
to capacity creating long lines to get drinks and for the bathrooms. When finally inside, it
was almost impossible to get to the bar, and the "watered down" drinks were over priced.
People could be seen hanging ixova balconies and throwing beads into the crowds. Women,
as well as men, would expose any parts of their bodiesjust to get one of these plastic trinkets.
• In this tense, aggregated atmosphere, fights and threats were not a weird sight inside the
bars and out in the streets. "At Bourbon Street, there was a man next to me threatening
another with a pocket knife," said Carlos Chardon, a Tulane College student. • Mardi Gras
is a thrilling experience, especially for first-time visitors. But, after taking into consideration
all these unappealing factors, it is not difficult to understand why many natives decide to
go away from the world famous event.
Sarah. Acevedo
14
STUDENT LIFE
You call this crowded?
Approximately two million
people attend the Mardi Gras
celebration every year. This
makes Mardi Gras one of the
most attended parties every.
Scanning the crowd. Mark
Hildreth looksfor someone
who is worthy of the pearls
he's holding. Manyfloat
riders choose their targets
carefully.
Royalty. The Captain of
Endymion begins the
procession offloats.
Endymion is one of the most
viewed parades every year.
15
MARDI GRAS
Party Hardy. Carla Gavilanes
and Alex Gorecki tease the
crowd with a pair of long
pearls.
Purple Knights. A multitude ofbands
perform during the parades. Saint
Augustine High School Marching
Band is one of the most popular
bands in New Orleans.
16
STUDENT LIFE
Bourbon Street
During Mardi
Gras, the bead
throwing isn't a
tradition that only
happens during the
parades. People
throw beads off the
balconies of
French Quarter
residences to
people in the
street.
MARDI GRAS
Making the
grade. While
sitting on the
benches in
front of the U.
C, students
manage to get
some quality
studying done.
The outdoors
proves to be a
popular place
to study,
especially in
the warmer
months.
CRAMMING
getting • the •job • done
Procrastination can only offer solace for a limited time, and
when the clock is running and the midnight oil is burning,
students turn to a variety of locations for hitting the books. • The
best option is the comfort and familiarity of studying at home, but
the noise level rarely permits this luxury, particularly in freshmnn
halls. "Sharp is pretty loud, especially at night. There is a lot of loud
music, and people talk on their cordless phones out in the hall.
Sometimes it is impossible to study because doors get slammed and
people scream and yell from outside," said Newcomb freshman
Brooke Lipson. • Students often find themselves turning to the
library in frustration, either sequestering themselves in an isolated
corner or collapsing on a second or third floor couch. "I prefer to
study at the library because the distractions are kept at a minimum,
and I can actually get my work done," said sophomore Tracy Hall.
• Some students prefer more unusual places, grabbing a cup of
coffee at PJ's and a table in Pocket Park to cram for tests and work
on papers. Even Reily has seen its share of stressed out students as
they clumsily run a highlighter through the pages of their night's
reading while sweating on the Stair Master. • While some students
are more productive when they study alone, others prefer a more
social atmosphere. Study groups and review sessions are often life
savers, giving students the opportunity to gain knowledge from
their peers. "The Educational Resource Center helps so much when
it comes down to understanding concepts that you might not get
from class itself," said Jeff Millegan a Paul Tulane College freshman.
• Whether hunched over a table at the U.C. or stretched out in the
sun on one of the quads, students find places to study that suit their
individual needs and lifestyles. Amanda Hunt
MONICA HARTIN
18
STUDENT LIFE
Some peace and quiet. Slouched
in a cliair on Howard-Tilton's
iliird floor, a student reads liis
assignments. The library,
although not always quiet, is a
popular place for study.
Concentration. Paul Tulane
College freshman Bob Fraser
studies on the Mezzanine level of
the Universir\' Center. From
writing papers to studying for
finals, students find unique
places to do their work.
KAREN VESELY
^C
Looking ahead. Browsnig
through listings, a student studies
possible career options at the
Career Services Center. Studying
comes in allforms, amounts, and
places.
MONICA HARTIN
19
STUDYING
TGI Mardi Gras. With the popularin- of
this event on campus, it amazing no one
has decided to start charging for
admission. New Orleans hand. Cowboy
Mouth had a ball with the crowd. The lead
singer dove into the beer soaked crowd and
was carried along as he sang away.
TGI Earthfest. Along with the music
came a message to clean up the
environment. Here, environmentally
concerned groups prepare their
respective booths for recruitment
purposes.
I#M
20
STUDENT LIFE
.
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&I
T.G.I.F's
party • Tvilcirie • style
At most college campuses across the nation, music and good
entertainment come hand and hand, with the quest for fun
usually ending at a college bar . This is not the case at Tulane.
Tulane's UC Quad is the place to be during the Thank God It's
Friday rock band concerts which showcase local talents , such as
Cowboy Mouth, Galactic Prophylactic, Dash Rip Rock, Acoustic
Swiftness, and others. • TGIF's are sponsored by TUCP , Tulane's
only student run entertainment organization. The popularity of
their events are evident by the throes of people that skip Friday late
afternoon classes all together and by the amount of New Orleans
natives that befall campus during Mardi Gras to listen to great
music and party with Tulane students. TGIF's are held periodically
throughout the year with the biggest one being the one held
annually during Mardi Gras. This year. Cowboy Mouth performed
to a pack audience of students, locals, and even professors. "Cow-boy
Mouth were great! They really worked the crowd up into a
frenzy. The lead singer eventually stage jumped into the crowd and
was carried along as he sang the last remaining verses of the song."
Newcomb junior, Carla Gavilanes said. • TGIF's have also carried
a message along with the music that they provide. This past year
TUCP worked in conjunction with Environmental organizations on
campus to hold a TGI Earthfest, which conicided with annual Earth
Day celebrations across the nation. The concert was planned to
increase awarness of environment issues. Multicultuaral and Greek
organizations have also benefitted from the popularity of TGIF's
within the Tulane community •
5?-:;;:v .;-::iKS«aS!eSS.
Pumping iron. As a part of his
daily workout routine, an athlete
bench presses in tlie weight
room.
Fair game. As a competitive way
of working out, two students go
liead to head in a game of
racquetball.
MIKE JESTER
MIKE JESTER
Round and round. Trying to stay
fit, a student laps tlie indoor
track that overlooks the main
basketball courts below.
MIKE JESTER
22
STUDENT LIFE
FITNESS
Staying • in • shape
Asquizzes, papers and exams slowly inundate students, most
still find time to participate in activities that help them stay in
shape. From ethnic dancing to changing eating habits, the activities
promoting health awareness and the number of students concerned
with fitness have rapidly grown. • Not eating healthy is one of the
largest problems for students and has been addressed in many ways
across the campus. Lighter, healthier meals have been added to the
menus at the Parlour, and BruffCommons provides at least one dish
at each meal that will appeal to health conscious consumers. •
Although some students are compelled to exercise, participating in
a scheduled workout is more often an ideal than a reality. With the
pressures of college, not everyone is able to find the time or will to
remain physically fit. "Ideally, I would like to exercise every day,
but when it comes down to actually doing something, then I always
seem to lack the motivation," said Paul Tulane College freshman
Craig Adams. • Even though some students do not like the fact that
they are required to pay for Reily, some use this as an incentive to
exercise. "1 want to get the most for my money, so I make a concerted
effort to exercise regularly, even if it doesn't always work out," Pre-med
student Erin Sceifres said. • Reily is always filled with people
trying to take care of their bodies. From lap swimming to aerobics,
there is something for everyone. Still, some people prefer to roller
blade or bicycle in the sunshine . Everyone seems to have their own
unique approach to exercising, each person enjoying a different
activity. • While not everyone is so health conscious, students'
concern with their bodies is on the rise; from Smoothees to squash
matches, Tulane students are indisputably keeping pace with the
fitness rage. Elizabeth Bohacheff
Wiim.
Working up a
sweat.
Students and
faculty
members alike
march
methodically
oil the Stair
Masters that
line the
windows of the
weight room.
MlkL JCbTLR
HEALTH & FITNESS
Creativity is the
key to art. This
paper-mache
sculpture was on
display at the
Spring Arts
Festival.
A student paints in the "Little Arts". It is a
special art project that targets children with an
interest in an. Fingerpainling, jewelry making
and other events were planned for their
enjoyment.
Individulism is the term used to
describe the participants work.
The photography section of
Spring Arts captivates a visitor to
the exhibit.
24
STUDENT LIFE
SPRING ARTS
Newcomb • art • showcase
When it comes to the arts, Newcomb Spring Festival brought
out the best student and local talent to Pocket Park on
Saturday, March 1 8, 1 995. This year's Spring Arts committee was
headed by sophomore Alyssa Owens. Her committee worked all
year long in order to plan the events that would culminate into
the annual art celebration. • Sculpture, paintings and photog-raphy
were each displayed separately under canopies and tents.
Competitions were held in the catagories of photography, acrylic
and oil painting, and sculpture with first place winners getting
their art work displayed at the Crescent City Brewhouse. Along
with the artwork, came a chance for children to participate in
"Small Arts" which allowed them to exhibit their own artistic
talents in fingerpainting, and macaroni jewelry. The Senior
Class Auction was also held at the Spring Arts Festival. Auction
tickets were sold by Senior Class President Patrice Thomas and
the Senior Class Representatives in order to raise money for the
traditional Senior Class gift to the college. • Many who went to
the Festival were entertained by English Professor Liuzza's
guitar skills along with a folk band which played to the delight
of those attending. Q„-/fl Gavilanes
The "important"
people attended
the show.
Newcomb
Spring Arts
committee
member and
poster artist.
Christy Spivey,
stands along
with Newcomb
Senate President
Joelie
Undenvood and
Newcomb ASB
Senator
Danielle Bias.
SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL
Eating on the
run. Enjoying
the weather
outside, a
group of
students eat
together in
Pocket Park.
As taste dijfer,
so do the
places to eat.
VARIETY
eating • an • campus
Wl hether a meal or just a snack, eating is an essential part of
' ' college life. A large variety of eating places are available
around campus, each with its own ambiance that appeals to the
differing tastes of students. • Many students can be found at Bruff
Commons where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. The wide
range of food bars, including hot entrees, deli-line, pasta, potato,
fruit and salad, along with the all-you-can-eat policy, make it a great
choice for the desperately hungry. However, some students com-plain
about the quality of the food served. "I never eat at Bruff
because I hate the food. I always go to the U.C. and live off chocolate
chip muffins," said Newcomb freshman Melissa Klotz. • The U.C.
Marketplace is a popular alternative for students because it is fast
and remains open late. Pizza Hut, Subway, Taco Bell, Firehouse
Grill and Dixieland Donuts are located there. Lighter choices such
as salads, yogurts and soups are available as well. • The Chinese
stir-fry and New Orleans Original Smoothees are The Parlour's
specialties. Because of its location, it is usually frequented by
Newcomb students. Meanwhile, The Drawing Board, located in
Richardson Memorial Hall, is a must for many Architecture stu-dents.
• The Rathskeller or "Rat" is characterized by a totally
different atmosphere. Groups of friends meet here to enjoy enter-tainment
sponsored by T.U.C.P., pool tables, video games, a juke-box,
pizza and hamburgers. "I go to the Rat whenever I get a
suicidal urge for fries, pizza crust or pool," Danielle King, aNewcomb
freshman, said. • In any of these places, the meal plan can be used
to pay for the food. However, the general feehng among students is
that the time and money limits are too restrictive. As a result, the
meal plan is sometimes described as a rip-off. "At Tulane it cannot
be called 'eating' but, instead, 'redeeming the meal plan' because
the word 'eating' would actually award a quality to the food," said
Paul Tulane freshman Noam Scheiber. Sarah Acevedo
BECKY \H\!i\
26
STUDENT LIFE
Dig in. Resisting rlie temptation
of the Rat's menu, a student
nnmclies on Ins brown-bagged
luncli. Altlwugit sometimes not
convenient. Iiomemade lunches
are more economical.
Yummy. Wliile talcing a break
from his game ofpool, a student
enjoys a hamburgerfrom the Rat.
For the not-so-healthy eater, the
Rat is a perfect place to dine.
Let's do lunch. Afterfuiishing
their meals, a group of students
enjoy some post-dinner
conversation. The variety offered
at the U. C. makes it a popular
place to eat.
BECK'i' MANDAL
EATING ON CAMPUS
ELECTIONS
getting • the • jcfb • done
In the shadow of Ross Perot's independent run for the Presidency in 1992, and in the
footsteps of the RepubUcan Party's fall 1994 electoral coup in Congress, the Spring 1995
ASB Executive Elections marked a significant change from previous student poUtics. •
While the annual concerns of miscounts and campaign violations were present, the true
excitement of this year's election was the creative entry of the BrouHaHa, campus' year-old
independent humor magazine, into the pohtical arena. Complaining of weariness of the
ASB status-quo, the Brou put up an entire ticket against the other, more traditional
candidates for the Executive posts, promising no more "business as usual" if elected. • The
student media organizations presented a Candidate Forum on TSTV the Sunday before the
elections, giving all the ASB hopefuls a chance to explain their positions and take questions
from student call-ins. Then, in one of the largest voter turn-outs in years, the first round
decided two races and narrowed the other four fields to 2 candidates. The newly renamed
Executive Vice-Presidency and the vice-Presidency for Student Life both went to Brou
candidates. The other four Brou candidates and their highest runners-up progressed to run-offs,
held a week later. • After edging out sitting vice - president-Finance Robert "Raf"
Frazier by less than 1 percent of the cast votes in two ballot counts, this year's Vice -
president-Student Life Jackie Holmes squared off against the BrouHaHa's F. Tanner Colby
in the battle for the Presidency. • However, amid allegations of procedural misconduct at
the Downtown campus, an anonymous, campus-wide campaign against Colby and a
significantly smaller voter turn-out. Holmes defeated Colby and became theASB President-elect.
The Brou failed to gather any additional positions, and the 1995-1996 ASB Executive
Board was set. • Though the officers for next year are in place, the politics are far from
settled. With a mixed Brou and "traditional" Board, and the Brou Editorial Board remaining
intact, next year's ASB Cabinet and its coverage promise a continuation of the excitement
in which it was born.
Thomas Walker
Smile, you 're
on TSTV.
ASB
candidates
participated in
a debate held
by the media
board tliat was
broadcasted
on TSTV. Vice
- president for
student life
candidates.
Shawn Green
and Cliff
Merrell.
answered
questions from
the panel of
members of
the media
organizations.
28
STUDENT LIFE
JILL MCELROY
«r -^
Campaign tactics. The
roiiHaHa Party 's candidatefor
vice - president of student life,
CliffMerrell mocks the campaign
tactics ofthe opposing candidates.
Merrell was elected to the office.
Politically correct. The Brou
HaHa andfriends held signs
that had no meaning to the
campaign to show how
ridiculous the other
candidates were being.
Soliciting votes. The candidates
stood outside the U. C. during the
elections stopping anyone they
saw asking them to vote. Some
candidates handed outfliers while
others just harassed students.
ASB ELECTIONS
Behind the scenes. A Security
clispalclier cliecl<s campus alarms
in tlie new Public Safety office,
hxfonnation concerning parliing
permits and veliicle citations can
he found next door in Traffic.
^ .^K. .'..^/yKVA-y.
ok duty. Officer Bobby Magee
siirveys campus from beliind tlie
wheel of a Public Safety mini-itrucli.
On bikes, byfool and in
these whirring wonders, the
officers have campus covered.
Wheeled and ready. Officer
Gilbert Mast pauses before
crossing the street. Bicycle
patrols allow the officers to have
a visible and effective presence
on campus.
30
STUDENT LIFE
SECURITY
being • safe • in • the • Big • Easy
New Orleans is a city teeming with love and adventure and
excitement, but behind that excitement lurks possible danger.
The Big Easy has one of the highest per capita murder counts in the
United States, leaving many students worried about their safety. •
Many students feel unsafe when they are not on campus because of
horror stories they hear. For example, three students were held up
at gunpoint last year by two fifteen year olds while walking back to
campus from Carrollton. Thankfully, no one was harmed and the
culprits got away with only fourteen dollars. • In response to this
increasingly inhospitable climate, Tulane has instituted several
measures to help insure student safety on campus. Emergency
telephones are set up across campus, giving a direct link between a
potential victim and the on-campus police officers. Escorts are
provided for those students who are wary of traveling alone at
night. Card readers that allow only residents and their guests access
to a building have been set up in residence halls such as Monroe and
Butler. • However, perhaps the most effective weapon that has
been implemented is education. Special information sessions like
"Being Safe in the Big Easy" are conducted for all new students, and
there are awareness programs throughout the year that address
safety and how to protect oneself in the city. • The student body
itself seems to be satisfied with the overall protection they are given
on campus. "I walk to Gibson Hall by myself without too much
worry. You just have to learn to avoid certain areas like Willow
Street and the back of Zemurray and Phelps," said Megan Tittle, a
Newcomb sophomore. • Though New Orleans poses many
problems for students, most feel safe once they return to campus.
Elizabeth Bohacheff
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forces, along with United States troops, tried to bring consolidate control on the island.
the violence to an end. In Bosnia-Herzegovina the (If'Sfif) ClvU war continued to rack Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1994, despite United Nations efforts.
conflict began in 1992 when Bosnia'a Serbian minority
rebelled against a decision by Yugoslavia's Muslims
and Croats to secede. This "ethnic cleansing" has left
over 200,000 people dead or missing. With no peace
in sight, the United Nations has sanctioned the country
from receiving much needed supplies and ammunition
while continuing the NATO air strikes. One fortunate
American pilot to come out of a failed NATO flight
was Capt. Scott O'Grady, an Air Force pilot who found
himself in hostile territory after his plane was shot
down. The daring rescue of the stranded pilot once
again brought national attention to the plight of the
Bosnians.
Another country in the midst of a devastating
civil war was Rwanda. The war, which began with the
mysterious plane crash that killed the President on
April 6, continued to bring death and famine to the
people of this African nation. Rebel groups comprised
mainly of Tutsis tribe members had tried to unseat the
President Habyarimana , a rival Hutu tribal member.
With his death left unexplained, Hutu extremists
began a series of mass killings that a United Nations
panel later characterized as genocide—" concerted,
planned, systematic and methodical." A number of
relief efforts were blocked entrance to the areas that
needed their assistance most.
War Front
Big is not always better, for the desire of inde-pendence
is a powerful weapon. Moscow's military
found this out when troops were sent in to destroy
Chechen President, and were defeated. The Chechen
rebels are made up of 160 separate clans. Outmanned
and outgunned, the Chechens' fierce resistance has
stunned and humiliated the Russian army and made
fools of generals desperate for victory.
The United States was at the brink of invading
Haiti when three special envoys, former President
Jimmy Carter, retired General Colin Powell and Sen.
Sam Nunn, struck an eleventh hour deal with Gen.
Raoul Cedras and his colleagues. The agreement
would allow newly elected President Jean-Bertrand
Aristide to return to Haiti after rebel forces forced him
to exile. About 21,000 troops did eventually land on
the island. They were followed by an international
force charged with keeping the peace until Aristide
seized control again.
(Above) In theformer Soviet Union, distinct nationalities stillfightfor theirfreedom. The Chechen rebels, made up of one hundred and SLXty clans,
has succeeded in bringing down Moscow's great military- machine and have proved to be a mightyforcefor the military to contend with.
(Left) The war bem-een the Tutsi and Hutu tribes was ignited by the mysterious circumstances involving the plane crash that left President Juvenal
Habyarimana dead. With a civil war cutting valuable supplies andfoodfrom the people ofRwanda, most are forced to leave their villages m order to
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WAR FRONT
Something must be said for American politics
and its ability to change. After several decades of
Democratic rule in Congress, the Republican party
found its way to the top by gaining the majority and
electing Senator Newt Gingrich of Georgia ( a Tulane
alum, I may add) to the highest seat in the House.
The Republican takeover was, for most, an impossible
dream. With Newt Gingrich at the head, the Republi-cans
have brought their "Contract With America" to
the public and those opposing it, especially the Demo-crats,
have been stirred to action.
Change has been at the essence of the Clinton
administration since it first stepped into Capital Hill.
Flanked by the relatives of crime victims. President
Clinton signed a $30 million crime law, but warned his
audience at an elaborate White House ceremony that
the bill would end the violence that has plagued the
inner cities. The law banned many assault firearms,
allowed the death penalty for dozens more federal
crimes and provided billions of dollars over six years
to build prisons and hire police. Of those who had
lobbied Congress in order to pass this bill was
Stephen Sposato, whose wife was killed by a gunman
who invaded the offices of the San Francisco law firm
in which she worked at. The other was Marc Klass,
whose daughter Polly was brutally murdered by a
repeat offender.
Clinton brought peace to the Middle East when
he gathered together Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak
Rabin and Jordan's King Hussein at a peace ceremony
(Right) Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich has been at the center
ofthe Republican party's Contract With America plan which
promises to cut spending but increase taxesfor the middle class.
(Below) Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer is sworn in at
the home of ChiefJustice William H. Rehnquist. Prior to this, he
was a federal appeals courtjudge in Massachusetts.
Changing Ante
on the White House lawn. These two men, who had
regarded each other with suspicion for six decades after
the creation of Israel in 1948 which drove thousands of
Arab Palestinians into Jordan creating a class of refu-gees
and deep hatred on both sides, shook hands and
finally ended their status as enemies. "Out of all the
days of my life," Hussein said at the ceremony, "I don't
believe there is one such as this."
On the national front was the swearing in of the
108th Supreme Court justice on August 3, nine days
before a public ceremony in the East Room of the White
House. Stephen G. Breyer, who replaced retiring Jus-tice
Harry A. Blackmun, is a 55 year old federal appeals
court judge from Massachusetts. Senators from both
parties praised his qualifications and his integrity, and
described him as a problem solver who approaches
issues with an open mind.
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CHANGING AMERICA
A series of natural disasters had its effect on the
world at large. From floods to forest fires, it seems that
no part of the world was left untouched. In July of 1994,
Georgia experienced record floods which killed 31
people and destroyed hundreds of bridges and roads,
and even uprooted caskets from the cemeteries. Tropi-cal
storm Albert which passed over the Florida Gulf
Coast dump nearly two feet of rain flooding the Flint
and Ocmulgee rivers in the central and southwestern
sections of the state. About 35,000 people were evacu-ated,
and more than 400,000 acres of crops were inun-dated.
A string of California floods also left destruction
at it wake. At least eleven people died and more than
$300 million dollars worth of damage was caused. In
Humboldt County, authorities called on the National
Guard to help collect the rotting carcasses of sheep and
other livestock that had floated down the Eel River.
Gov. Pete Wilson said in his State of the State address,
"We've conquered every challenge that man or Mother
Nature could throw our way."
Another disaster which befell California was the
forest fires which threatened to destroy many towns
and cities in its path. Tens of thousands of firefighters
fought a summer-long battle against scores of fires
which burned more than 3 million acres of woodlands
across the parched Western states. In Idaho, so many
young people were fighting fires that state universities
there allowed pre registered students to return to classes
as much as three weeks into the semester. Flames
(Below) Three million acres ofwoodlands was scorced in the
Western forestfires last summer. More than a million people
were displacedfrom their homes as the fires threaten to bum
down everything in its path.
(Right) Japan's 1995 nightmare began with an earthquake
measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale. It toppled down hundreds
of buildings and killed more than 5,000 people.
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Natural Disas
scorched a range of well known locations such as, the
Jackson Hole ski valley and western Wyoming's Grand
Teton National Park. One Forest Service firefighter
who was looking at the bedraggled gathering of singed,
soot-covered firefighters as they took a break near
Loyalton was quoted as saying that the scene "looked
like a hippie wedding gone bad."
Across the globe came news of a Japanese urban
earthquake which tore through several western cities,
toppling hundreds of buildings, and killing over 5,000
people. The country had been plagued by a series of
earthquakes during the last part of 1994 but this quake
was the worst, measuring in at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
The quake also financially strapped this nation's
economy with its destruction of the city of Kobe, which
has been the gateway for more than 12 percent of Japa-nese
exports.
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(Above) The month ofJuly was devastating for Georgia's 35.000 evacuated residents. The floods destroyed crops,
hundreds of bridges and roads, and even uprooted casketsfrom ceremetaries. In all. 46 counties were declared
federal disaster areas and were able to receive federal loans.
(Left) The California floods battered much of the state, from the wine country north of San Francisco to the
beaches ofMalinu in the south, leaving downed power lines, leaking gas lines and hundreds ofdead livestock.
NATURAL DISASTERS
(Top Right) Tennis champ Andre Agassi shared the spotlight with his girlfiend Brooke Shields as he won the US Open in New York this past year.
(Right) The J 994 Baseball Strike kept thefans and the players from enjoying the game. This was the first time since 1904 that baseball did not have
its World Series.
(Above) Michael Jordan was hitless at his lastfour times at bat, striking out twice to finish the season with a .202 batting averagefor the Dourble- A-Birmingham
Barons.
(Top) With a scoreless game and thirty minutes of overtime played, Brazilian goalie saved the day by stopping the penalty shot ofltlay's Daniele
Nassaro. Brazil's unsung back line, hobbled by injuries, came through when the offensive stars Romario and Bebeto couldn't put the ball in the net.
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Watched by the billions of people across the
globe. Soccer has always had a steady following. With
the 1994 World Cup being played in the United States,
millions of die hard soccer enthusiasts crowded the
stadiums to see the matches that would decide the
championship. This year the Brazilian defense proved
that no other teami could match its skill and speed.
With Brazilian goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel game
winning knocked out penalty kick, Brazil captured its
fourth World Cup. Taffarel later said " that penalty
kicks are a lottery. It doesn't show which team is bet-ter.
You guess right and it looks easy." Winning was
no less sweeter for the Brazilian team nor its people
who celebrated non stop in the streets after watching
the final.
Could the world's greatest basketball player
make it on the diamond? This question was answered
when Michael Jordan, in his first year of retirement
from professional basketball, signed a contract to play
minor league baseball for the Chicago White Sox. By
the time the season ended, it was clear that the 31-year-old
rookie outfielder still had a long way to go. His
dream to enter the game of baseball was fueled by the
death of father, who was killed the previous year and
had always wanted him to play baseball.
porting Events
Even with all the hoopla surrounding Jordan's
change to baseball, no one would be cheering for a
professional baseball team after negotiators for the
players and the team owners fell through. On the 34th
day of the major league season, the players went on
strike causing the owners to cancel all games, including
the playoffs and World Series. The reason for the strike
rested on the owner's insistence on capping player
salaries. The players refusal to go along began the strike
which not only affected baseball lovers of all ages but
the people who depend on major league baseball for
their livelihood.
Andre Agassi was one of the best known entrants
in the 1994 US Open, but a year of indifferent tennis had
left him unseeded and unheralded. So everyone was
amazed, including Agassi himself, when he won the
tournament by defeating No. 4 seed Michael Stich of
Germany in a straight set victory. "I'm stiU in a state of
shock," he told the crowd at the US Tennis Center in
New York after receiving a check for $550,000 and the
champion's silver trophy.
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SPORTS
The lives of entertainers and their families have
always seemed to gather the spotlight when something
out of the ordinary has occurred. The Michael Jackson -
Lisa Marie Presley marriage made tabloid heaven when
the pair exchanged nuptials in the Dominican Republic
this past year. After weeks of dodging photographers
and well wishers, the couple made a surprise appear-ance
at the MTV Music Video Awards ceremony, broad-casted
live from Radio City Music Hall. After being
announced as "Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson", the
couple walked out holding hands and exchanged a long
kiss as the audience cheered wildly.
Most tabloids concluded that the pair were mar-rying
for publicity and that the marriage would end in
no time. But it seems that the marriage has gone farther
than most suspected. In an interview with TV journalist,
Diane Sawyer, Michael and Lisa Marie conveyed their
undying love for one another and answered the ques-tion
" Do the two of you have sex?" The answer was
yes, incidentally.
Another headliner and much awaited event, was
Wood stock 1994. This 25th armiversary of the first
Wood stock celebration was billed to the X generation
whose parents would of gone to the first one. Wood
stock looked alot like the original 1969 show. It rained.
Thousands crashed the gates. People with $135 tickets
could not get in or had to wait for hours. Portable
toilets overflowed. Drugs and sex were rampant. But
no true rocker would of missed it for the world.
(Bottom) It rained. It poured. But Woodstock 1994 lived on. The much publicized return to
grass roots music and living it up was a success by most people's standards.
(Below) Rock-n- rollers Aerosmith, pop icons of the past three decades, took three awards
at the MTVMusic Awards this past year.
Entertainment
Promoters set up distant parking lots and shuttle
buses for the 200,000 plus crowds that showed up. Some
had to park their cars and walk the 12 miles to the con-cert.
The none stop musical festival which featured stars
such as Melissa Ethridge, Nine Inch Nails, Bob Dylan
and Joe Cocker, gave their audience the best show in the
house. Slam dancing "mashing" was the rage along
with pit diving and mud wrestling. When it was all
over, the rain-drenched and mud covered lumbered
home from the sloppy fairgrounds looking like the
walking dead- who died siruling.
If it seems that rock 'n' roll is here to stay, one
group in that number is Aerosmith. The band of bad
boys from Boston proved that heavy metal need not rust.
They took three awards away at the 11th annual MTV
Awards Ceremony. In interviews, the band's members
have admitted to having mellowed since their wild days
and nights on the road in the 1970s and 80s.
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(Ahcivej The MTV Music Awards presented the newly wed Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson as presentors
ENTERTAINMENT
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(Above) Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone said she did not think it would be hardfor a deafwoman to be Miss America. "I think fll do it just fine.
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During the competition her slogan was " Youth Motivation: Anything is Possible. " She was proof enough even after losing her hearing at age IS months.
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This certainly was a year of firsts when it
comes to the arrival of the first Miss America whose
disability and courage took Americans by storm.
The 68th Miss America was none other than 21-
year-old Heather Whitestone, a Birmingham, Ala-bama
native whose talent routine consisted of a
two-and-a- half minute ballet performed to music
she could not hear. Instead, she counted the beats
in her head and synchronized her dance moves to
reflect the changes in the music's rhythm. After
receiving the crown. Heather signed "1 love you"
amidst thunderous applause from the audience at
the Atlantic City Convention Center.
With the battle for space supremacy ever
greater. Space Shuttle Discovery's jet propelled
astronaut unhooked his lifelines to the shuttle and
flew free, 150 miles above the Earth's atmosphere.
It was the first untethered spacewalk in 10 years.
Astronauts Mark Lee and Carl Meade both used the
jet pack to travel back to the shuttle. Before Lee and
Meade, only six other astronauts had ever walked in
space without a lifeline to the mother ship. "This
thing works like a champ," Lee said as he hovered
over Discovery's cargo bay, firing the pack's 24 tiny
Series ofFirsts
nitrogen gas jets for propulsion and steering with a
joystick. The jet pack was designed to be a life pre-server
for space station crews of the future and was
being tested for future use.
Was it a publicity stunt gone bad or just a
depressed individual's manner of public outcry?
This past year's White House lawn plane crash
proved to be as mysterious as the man who died
performing this feat. No one know^s why Frank
Corder, a Maryland trucker, stole a small plane near
Baltimore and decided to crash it on the White
House shortly before 2 am on September 15, 1994.
He had taken antidepressants and was known to be
upset about the loss of his father and the break up of
his marriage. Neither President Clinton nor his
family were in the White House at the time of the
crash.
(Left) Astronaut Mark Lee unhooks his lifeline from the Shuttle Discovery in a
seven hour spacewalk, with a jet pack as his only means of transport.
(Top) Frank Corder. 38, died when his plane breached restricted air spacer
around the White House and smashed his single engine plane into the mansion
wall. Onefederal investigator called it "a final act ofdesperation.
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A SERIES OF FIRSTS
(Above) San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young celebrates after receiving the Super Bowl XXIX trophy. " Whatever critics he may have had.
he proved tonight that he's one ofthe greatest quarterbacks of all time. " 49ers coach George Seifert said of Young.
(Top Right) Sentimentfor change seemed to be limited to the minority ofAmericans who lacked health care coverage. If the United States truly had a
health care crisis, it surely could not be proved to Congress. They shot down the health care reform legislation and thus ended the health care debate
for now.
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The health care reform package continued to
get backing from President and Mrs. Clinton who
heavily fought for its acceptance in Congress. Despite
the exhortations of the President and his wife, the
year ended without significant health insurance
reform. With Hillary Rodham Clinton at the head of
the health care task force, extensive hearings and
much research gave way to a proposal most deemed
umnanageable and complex. In the absence of a
public outcry, there was insufficient support in Con-gress
for the Clinton bill, which called for universal
coverage. Mrs. Clinton also took the blame for its
failure. She said she had underestimated the effective-ness
of the opposition and didn't realize that the
complexity of the administration's plan would turn
people off.
The Cuban boat people headed north on al-most
anything that would float, including rafts made
of the flimsiest materials: oil drums, inner tubes,
wooden planks. These were people desperate to
come to the United States to escape the poverty and
hunger of their increasingly isolated island Commu-nist
nation. Many did not make it because of storms,
sinkings or the US Coast Guard, which intercepted
Where there's a will. . .
there's a way
more than 1,000 of the craft in one day in early Septem-ber.
Reversing a 28 year-old policy of not granting
Cubans asylum, the United States agreed to admit at
least 20,000 a year. In return, Cuban leader Fidel Castro
promised to halt the flight of the boat people.
There was a will within the San Francisco 49ers
to win the Super Bowl against the San Diego Chargers.
In a 46-26 game, the 49ers proved once and for all that
there team was the best in the National Football
League. For 49ers quarterback Steve Young, the victory
not only put his name in the record book but allowed
him to escape the ghost of his predecessor. Super Bowl
hero Joe Montana. His six touchdowns passes broke
the Super Bowl record of five that Montana had
achieved five years ago.
(Left) The lack of employment and opportunities in Cuba has left most Cubans in poverty.
These Cuban refugees were out to find a better life for themselves in America when they were
liftedfrom the water by the Coast Guard. More than 20,000found asylum in America.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL.
Tragedy
A football hero. A beauty queen and an unsus-pecting
friend. A murder of jealousy. These are the
four ingredients that have been showcased by Los
Angeles district attorney, Marcia Clark, in the months
of testimony that have preceded the murder trial of OJ
Simpson. OJ Simpson had always lived his life in the
limelight surrounded by friends, family and other sport
stars. His career had changed from football to a com-mercial
pitch man and actor.
With the tragic double murder of his ex-wife
Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald
Goldman, in June 1994, ex- football star OJ Simpson
became the police's number one suspect. Instead of
turning himself in as promised, Simpson had a long
time friend drive him on a rambling jaunt along south-ern
California's freeways The police followed behind at
a discrete distance, heeding a warning from Simpson's
friend that the former All Star running back had a
loaded gun to his head.
As a national audience watched in unbelief,
Simpson's white Bronco made its famed journey along
the fabled freeways. Police cars followed in formation,
and crowds began to line the overpasses with signs that
read " Go OJ". When the white Bronco finally returned
to Simpson's west Los Angeles house, he surrendered a
little after nightfall. As the trial has moved forth, depic-tions
of domestic abuse in the Simpson household
endured by Nicole have surfaced. With allegations of
misconduct by police officials and racism in the Los
Angeles police force, the OJ Simpson trial has become
what most believe to be the trial of this century.
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STUDENT LIFE
WONDERLAND TUCP • holds • all • nighter
TUCP outdid itself this year with its annual Mad Hatter's Tea Party held on Friday,
April 7,1995. Its combination of zany fun and enjoyment brought the Tulane commu-nity
to the UC for a greater part of the night. The night began with a showing of "The Devil
in Miss Jones" in McAlister Auditorium. Afterwards, many found themselves in the UC to
partake in the "Make Your Own Video" event which showcased the hidden talents of all
those willing to perform live. Others spent most of their time in the Casino gambling for
winnings which whould be later used to purchase things such as Tommy Hilfiger clothing,
a Florida vacation, gift certificates and much more. Caricature drawings and palm readings
were held in Pederson Lounge while the third floor of the UC held more physically
challenging games such as "thejoust" ( as seen on American Gladiators), the flytrap obstacle
course, and "Big Glove Boxing" . A dance room, which featured hits from the 1970s and 80s,
was also provided for those more interested in dancing their nights away. • True to the
nature of the party was the inclusion of a "Mad Hatter". This year TUCP held a contest
among Residence Advisors with the prize of becoming the "Mad Hatter" going to A.B.
Freeman School Junior Alex Gorecki. As the official Mad Hatter, he was given an endless
supply of play money for the casino, entrance to the rest of the TUCP upcoming movies for
free, and best of all, the opportunity to cut to the front of the line at every event. When asked
how it felt to be the Mad Hatter, Alex replied "other than the pain of wearing such a huge
hat all evening long, I really enjoyed all the bonuses TUCP bestowed upon me for this one
night." • As most die hard fans of the Tea Party stayed to have a chance at winning an
assortment of prizes, the city of New Orleans slept. With the end of another sucessful Mad
Hatter's party, Tulane students once again found themselves happy with such a large scale
production of entertainment. The only problem was with what to do with left over Mad
Money not spent at the auction of prizes. Carla Gavilanes
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Students could lake out their
problems on each other at the
Mad Hatter's tea party without
causing any damage.
Future casino dealer. This
member ofTUCP is a dealer
at the gambling tables.
Students played with fake
money that they could later
redeem for prices.
Auctioneers at heart. Tlie money that
students collectedplaying the casino
games was used to buy things at the
auction at the end of the evening.
Some students would pool their
money so they could win a prize.
MAD HATTER'S
Birds of a feather. Sonal
Hazariwala and Sleplmnie
Roslow are the perfect match.
High schoolfriends. Freshmen
Carlos Diaz and li>nacio Ptla stick
togetherfor yet another
adventure.
All smiles. Freshmen
roomates Sarah Acevedo and
Annette LePere before a
night ofpartying.
COURTESY OF SARAH ACEVEDO
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STUDENT LIFE
ACCORD learning • to • live • together
Every year, at any university, freshmen students arrive burst-ing
with excitement and high expectations. Dorms become
aUve as students move in and start relating to others on the same
floor, especially to their roommates. • Sharing a room with a new
person is part of the adventure of college hfe. Roommates can
become lifelong friends that share good times as well as bad. •
Freshmen are paired with a roommate according to their answers
to a questionnaire. Usually, they've never met before, though some
are friends from high school. Many freshmen call their new room-mate
the day they receive his or her name over the summer. This
was the case ofNewcomb freshman Sonal Hazariwala and Stephanie
Rostow who talked twice during the summer. Through these two
conversations they found that their personalities were very similar.
"Housing and Residence Life did a good job of matching us," said
Sonal. • For upperclassmen it's a totally different process.They can
choose their roomate as well as the dorm they wish to live in. "It's
good to be able to choose your roommate even though you don't
meet as many new people as in a Freshmen dorm because you share
a suite with people you know," said Newcomb sophomore Kim
Randall. • Another option that upper-class have is to live off
campus. This usually involves sharing a house or apartment with
one or more roommates. Some students choose to live with same
sex friends while others like to cohabitate. Some students enjoy
sharing their apatment with their signiflcant other. While, senior
Paige Williams shares a house with three guys that she considers
her "protectors." • The times shared with a roommate, with all its
ups and downs, are unforgettable experiences that can be memo-ries
of a lifetime. Sarah Acevedo
Group hug.
Suitemates
Christin
Cunningham,
Kim Randall,
and Karen
Goldberg
prepare for a
nice evening
out.
Upperclassmen
are aloud to
choose their
roommates.
COURTESY OF KIM RANDALL
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ROOMMATES
MIKE JESTER
Lying about. TJie Audobon Zoo
houses the Louisiana Swamp
Exhibit. Alligators, native to
swamps, are the main attraction
in this replica.
RANDY BLABOLn,
Mother's love. The baby girajf
takes comfort andfoodfrom its
mother. Many of the other
animales at the zoo watch after
their young.
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STUDENT LIFE
MIKE reSTER
WLDLIFE
the • animcil • kingdom
Tucked awaybetween Audobon Park and the Mississippi River, the Audobon Zoologi-cal
Gardens is this city's premier attractions. Listed as one of the top zoological
gardens in the nation, its boasts a vast array of creatures of almost every conceivable shape,
size, and species, many of which are in danger of becoming extinct. • To the casual
observer, the Audobon Zoo is almost too large to comprehend. On a hot summer day, a
tour of the Zoo has been known to leave even the most energetic ten year old asleep in his
father's arms. With recent expansions and additions, a leisurely tour of the entire Zoo can
take the better part of a day. • The highest point in New Orleans, Monkey Hill, can be
found in the Zoo (not that this is saying much! ). Zoo Cruises are also offered, and combine
a tour of the Zoo with a riverboat cruise along the Mississippi River for an entire day of
entertainment. • From the aviary to the elephant pens, the quality of the exhibits and
facilities is constantly improving. Renovations and restorations are the norm, as the
Audobon Zoo strives to give its animals the best, most realistic surroundings. • Another
part of this tremendous facility is the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, a meticulously assembled
replica of one of our native swamps. From the 'gators and mosquitoes, to the pirogue and
trappers cabin, the exhibit is truly even for those familiar with the surroundings. • Hands-on
exhibits are also available. The petting zoo gives children he chance to torment some
more mild-marmered animals, and special shows held by zoo personal and trainers allow
children of all ages to see up close some of the most exotic creatures • From start to finish,
the Audobon Zoological Garden is an extraordinary place, both for tourists looking for
some of the amazing sights New Orleans has to offer, and for locals seeking some of the
peace and tranquillity offered by the surroundings. Daniel Cantrell
Climbing to
the top. The
zoo has a
whole section
thatfeatures
different types
ofprimates.
This particular
monkey keeps
busy all day by
climbing his
tree.
RANDY BLABOLIL
AUDOBON ZOO
Listen up. Joel Goodman shares
his own AIDS story with the
student body on October 26.
Speakers are an effective way to
increase AIDS awareness among
college students.
Follow the leader. NOIAIDS
WALK '94 volunteer acts as a
human traffic light to inform
walkers when to cross a busy
intersection. Held in October, the
walk promoted AIDS awareness.
For a good cause. New Orleans
Mayor Marc Mortal
demonstrates his support for
AIDS victims and their families
by speaking at the NO/AIDS
WALK V4.
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STUDENT LIFE
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\muMm
AIDS facing • the • killer
AIDS has become the number one killer of young nien in cities
across the country. As this epidemic spreads, the need for
AIDS awareness has become a matter of life and death. It is univer-sities
like Tulane that have taken the initiative to inform their
student bodies about the menace and to help them take preventive
measures. • Statistics show that by the year 2000 every American
will know someone that has either been infected with the AIDS
virus or died from its complications. For Joel Goodman and T.J.
Sullivan this thought has become a reality. Since Joel was diagnosed
HIV positive, they now attempt to convey to others the need to keep
themselves and their loved ones safe from this merciless virus. The
two spoke to the student body on October 26, 1994. • Activities
across campus attempt to help alleviate the suffering of those
people who have already contracted the virus and help prevent the
spread of it. Essential funds for HIV/AIDS education and other
social services were raised through the NO/AIDS WALK '94. Many
campus organizations participated in the Walk. Nerissa DeGracia,
a staff member in the office of Housing and Residence Life, raised
the most money for the cuase. The holiday season also brought with
it a fund raiser, sponsored by the Pediatric AIDS Program, to help
buy children with AIDS Christmas presents. • Because the national
statistic approximates one out of every five hundred college stu-dents
carries HIV, it is estimated that sixteen Tulane undergradu-ates
are presently infected. Statistics such as this are what cause the
Peer Health Advocates and Student Health Center to attack AIDS
through an extensive education program. Flyers, symposiums,
bookmarks, and speakers are all trademarks of their attempt to
decrease the spread of AIDS among college students. "It is some-thing
that everyone needs to think about, there is no other option,"
said senior Pat Hojlo. Elizabeth Bohacheff
KELVIN KOViIHULLABALOO STAFF KELVIN KO\^/jlULLABALOU STAFF
Tulane cares.
Members of
the Tulane
NO/AIDS
WALK '94
team help to
raise ntuch
neededfunds
for HIVfAIDS
education and
sen'ices in
Louisiana.
Tulane
walkers made
up the second
largest
corporate
sponsor in the
citv.
AIDS AWARENESS
AQUATIC
going • below • the • sea
The Aquarium of the Americas is one of the newest tourist attractions that the city of
New Orleans has to offer its visitors. Located alongside the mighty Mississippi River,
next to a newly-constructed riverside park, its multi-story glass enclosure can be seen for
blocks, and is a truly beautiful spectacle when seen from the River itself. • Leading up to
the building is a walkway of bricks bearing the names of sponsors of the massive facility.
One can see locals scanning the bricks along the walkway, searching for the one bearing
their name, marking their contribution to such a wonderful endeavor. • Once inside the
atrium, visitors can take a winding spiral path through a replica of a huge nautilus shell
and experience the echoes of others as they test the structural acoustics of this strange
animal's "house". From there, a stone path leads up to a display of water creatures from
all across the globe, including snakes, frogs, and lizards from the Amazon rain forest. •
Continuing along this wondrous journey through the aquarium, one can pet starfish, rays,
and sharks (don't worry they don't bite). Oftentimes, the casual observer gets so wrapped
up in the magnificence of the place that when they finally look down and realize that
they're about to step on a Great White, their scream startles those nearby. Actually, the
observer stepped on a large glass circle on the second story of the aquarium directly above
the ominous shark tank that allows visitors to peer down into the underwater world of
sharks, rays, and barracudas. • While visitors to the Aquarium "ooh" and "ahh" to the
fantastic wonders around them, they are also being educated about aquatic species from
almost every continent on Earth. • The Aquarium of the Americas, however, isn't just for
tourists. Many locals are members of the Aquarium, and visit frequently during the year
to enjoy the quiet, serene surroundings, and take advantage of one of the world's top ten
aquariums sitting in their own backyard. Mandy Flannery
Watch oat,
they bite. The
Aquarium is
home to ma^v
types of
sharks.
including this
great white.
Luckily,
they're all kept
behind glass.
58 ^^\.^
STUDENT LIFE
Camouflage.
The stripes on
this fish blend
intothefloorof
his tank. He is
just one of the
many species
of fish that
visitors to the
aquarium can
see.
PHOTOS BY BECKY MANDAL
Bearing his teeth. This alligator is
taking a closerlookatall thepeople
who came to see him. Alligators
are native to theNew Orleans area.
My, what big teeth you have.
These molars camefrom a big
fish.
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AQUARIUM
The place to be. PJ's Coffee and
Tea Company quietly sits in ilie
corner of Pocket Park. Tulanians
in search of caffeine flock here to
quench their needfor coffee and
muffins.
No shoving. Sludenls andfaculty
patiently uaif in the line that
stretches out of PJ's coffee shop.
No matter what time of day,
caffeine relief can be found here.
Rest and relaxation. While
enjoying a cup of coffee, a
student lazily rests at one oflhe
tables scattered around Pocket
Park
BECKY MANDAL
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STUDENT LIFE
CAFFEINE enjoying • ci • break
VlT' hether cramming for a final or writing a last minute paper,
' ' every student soon learns that caffeine could become his or her
best friend. Although this eye-opener comes in many different
forms, the general consensus rates coffee as the most appealing. Not
only is coffee a good study tool, it is also a reason for socializing and
taking a break from the daily toils of life as a college student. •
Located in Pocket Park, PJ's Coffee and Tea Company provides a
quick, accessible place for grabbing a cup of coffee. Students find it
relaxing to fill up their mugs, maybe purchase a muffin, and then
plant themselves on a bench where they may work on some
unfinished homework, read the daily newspaper, or simply talk
with friends. "PJ's is the perfect place for getting my early morning
coffee on the way to my eight o'clock class, and their blueberry
muffins are delicious," said engineering freshman Melanie Hodge.
• While some choose to purchase their daily dose of caffeine, others
find it more practical to make their own. Coffee makers can be
found in almost every dorm room, ensuring a constant supply. This
includes the wee hours of the morning — a time when caffeine is
needed most. "Being able to make my own pot of coffee at any time
I want definitely comes in handy, especially when I'm staying up
late working on homework or a paper," said Newcomb freshman
Emily Wonson. • Coffee is not just a substance that is called upon
in times of need, it is also a good reason for socializing. Many
students meet up with friends at local coffee shops where they
discuss the daily aspects of their lives and gossip about the latest
happenings. The relaxed, social atmosphere of places like these
affords students with a means of escaping from tedious academic
work and gives them the opportunity to sit back and enjoy them-selves.
• For all its advantages, coffee is definitely an integral part
of the college experience. Christiana Goode
May I help
you? PJ's
worker gives
student a
blueberry
muffin to i^o.
Forfood and
drinii, PJ's is
always there
to serve tite
tired and
hungry.
KAREN VESELY
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COFFEE
Finding the right place to stay can
also be a hassle. Luckily, the hotel
was suited to eveiyone's needs- it
was on the beach.
Not all of the luxuries that the
hotel offered were needed. The
pool stayed empty while eveiyone
was at the beach.
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STUDENT LIFE
^
ring Break
svin • svtrf • arid • scind
An afternoon spent basking in the sun. That is what most
college students find the most appealing part of the annual
Spring Break trip. Spring Break plans take place usually in the
winter as most hotels book to capacity way before Mardi Gras.
Along with the hotels plans comes the decision of where to go.
Florida, the traditional Spring Break location, has had some heavy
competition in the recent years with South Padre Island, TX. Most
students do seem to have one thing in common. Partying is the
name of the game wherever one chooses to go. • The method of
transportation to Spring Break destination is ususally by car with
airplane coming in second. On the highway, its easy to pick out the
Spring Breakers. Just look for the out of state license packed with
college age kids, beach towels, ice chests and coolers. Some have
even been brave enough to paint "Spring Break" on the back of their
windshields. This could be a hazard because state policemen are
always on the lookout for underage drinkers (aka under 21) and
have no qualms about unloading twenty cases of beer onto the
pavement if you are caught. • After making it across state lines and
cramming fifteen of your closest and not so close friends into a hotel
room, there is no liniit to the fun that can be had during your break.
The Strip, along Panama City Beach, is well renowned for its
wildness. There are always people it seems who want to be seen
doing the most outrageous things in public. Walking along the
beach can also be quite an experience. There is no telling what kind
of things you might be exposing yourself to, so be on the lookout.
During Spring Break, the beach is packed with visitors. Girls and
guys hang out in packs with the average beachgoer (aka families)
finding themselves without peace and quiet. After it is all said and
done, a trip to Alvin's Island or some other beach shop is great for
those Spring Break souvenirs. Carla Gavilanes
A good view is
everything at a
hotel. A beautiful
look at the coast
from a bird's eye
view.
BREAK
Need a ride?
The airport
shuttle is an
easy.
convenient
way for
students to get
to and from
the airport.
Shuttles
usually run on
the hour and
can be taken
for ten dollars.
TRAVEL
getting • around • campus
Timelimits and schedules demand numerous and very different
methods of transportation. Ranging from the most ordinary to
the most peculiar, all serve to get students where they are going. •
The university's campus is a compact one, enabling the students to
move around by foot easily. Students may often be seen walking
placidly, hustling, or even jogging to class. Others choose to ride
their bicycles or to roller blade. "I ride my bike because it's much
easier, especially when I have fifteen minutes between classes that
are on opposite sides of campus," said Paul Tulane College student
Noam Scheiber. • Tulane offers many other options when it comes
to transportation. There is a shuttle system that runs on and off
campus over a wide range of times. This is especially convenient for
students who do not own cars. The different routes include stops at
the Tulane Medical Center, at grocery stores and the Esplanade
Shopping Mall. "[The shuttle system is] an excellent service desper-ately
needed and appreciated," said Taher Dehnkhoda, a Tulane
College senior who takes classes at the Medical School twice a week.
There is also a Dry Run Shuttle which ensures the safe return of
students who wish, or need, to be picked up at the different bars in
the Uptown area. • Meanwhile, a popular choice for upperclass-men
is to own a car. The recently completed Diboll Complex garage
provides many new parking spaces for student drivers. "Parking is
better than it was two years ago because now there is always
parking space available," said Newcomb junior Carolyn Delizia. •
The city of New Orleans also offers its world-famous streetcars as a
scenic way to get about. This method is favored by many Tulane
students. Although sometimes it may be crowded and slow, it
constitutes an easy, inexpensive way to reach any place along St.
Charles Avenue, all the way to Canal Street in the French Quarter.
Sarah. Acevedo
KAREN VESELY
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STUDENT LIFE
Taking a break. A student stops
on the U. C. quad before heading
toward her next class. The most
practical method ofgetting
around campus is by way of
bicycle.
New Orleans style. Passing the
campus, the streetcar carries
students to andfrom the French
Quarter. Although sometimes
crowded and noisy, the fare for
riding is only one dollar.
On the go. En route to Audubon
Park, a student roUerblades
down McAlister. RoUerblades get
students to their classes faster
and provide a means of exercise
as well.
TRANSPORTATION
CENTURY
engineering excellence
Touring the weekend of September 30 through October 2, Tulane University celebrated
-'-^the Centennial Anniversary of the School of Engineering, originally called the College
of Technology. • The festivities started with a pre-weekend golf tournament at Eastover
Country Club. On September 30, a seminar and luncheon was the start of the centennial
weekend with the dean and faculty in attendance. • OnSaturday, October 1, the celebration
was held in grand fashion, w^ith the entire faculty of the school present in full academic
regalia. Speakers included previous Deans and professors, as well as famous alumni such
as Harold Rosen, inventor of the geosynchronous communication satellite. • Included in
the celebration was the rededication of the Blarney Stone, which is a special tribute to the
Patron Saint of Engineers, Saint Patrick. The stone was rededicated because it had been
missing from the engineering school for over ten years. Unfortunately, at the last-minute,
the stone disappeared again causing a slight change in plans. • But Centennial celebration
was not limited to just that one weekend. Commencement exercises in May of 1994 were
used to pay tribute to the 100th graduating class from the School of Engineering, and
included all the pomp and circumstance required for such a special occasion. • Lectures
were held by prominent local alumni and faculty promoting the research activities at
Tulane, as well as highlighting the many achievements of the engineering school during the
past century. • Luncheons and other celebrations were held throughout the course of the
year, celebrating such aspects of the Centennial as the laying of the cornerstone of Gibson
Hall. Across the country, various alumni also held celebrations for the School's 100-year
anniversary.
Daniel Cantrell
Dressed in
full Academic
Regalia. The
faculty of the
School of
Engineering
preparefor
the Centennial
Ceremony to
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STUDENT LIFE
Guest speakers. Harold Rosen,
inventor of the Geosynchronous
Satellite and pioneer of the modem
age of communication, talks of his
days at Tulane.
ENGINERING 100 ANNIVERSARY
Oilon canvas. Nympheas
and Agapanthus was
painledbyMonelbetH'een
1916 and 1919.
NOMA. The nnisenm
had banners
everywhere, from the
front doors to the
street posts of the city.
»^**#*i
"^
PMOIO U"! ALINE REELE
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STUDENT LIFE
t. X N> <. \ .. ^
-.M^-- -.4^ MONET
late •paintings •of* Giverny
Monet-The late Paintings of Giverny" was the most successful
exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art in over fifteen
years. Froni January 7th to March 12th, it drew more than 250,000
visitors from all over the country. The 22 paintings, which consisted
of Monet's late works from the end of his illustrious career, were all
based on his lavish gardens at home in Giverny, France. Unlike his
more famous works, some of these paintings were more abstract
than impressionistic, a result of Monet's failing eyesight and his
focus on colors rather than form. Supplementing the paintings were
vintage photographs of his studio and gardens and a new series of
color photographs by Elizabeth Murray. From the first day it
opened, the exhibit drew crowds of people that waited in lines
winding around the outside of the museum for hours in end.
Banners flew from light posts all over the area, heralding the
opening. Special events across the city accompanied the exhibit,
including Monet art contests at local schools and special meals at
certain restaurants. It was the first special exhibit since the museum's
expansion in 1994, and it was in all aspects a smashing success,
bringing in over $25.5 million to the local economy. But the exhibit
was much more than simply an economic boost for the area . In a city
known more for its subtle music than its art, it demonstrated how
important such cultural escapes are to the citizens of New Orleans
and the surrounding area. Daniel Cantrell
A wall of
flowers.
Claude Monet
in his studio in
Giverny,
France.
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART
MONET EXHIBIT
bars aren't only used to serve
liquoron. Atmany bars, people
sit on the bar instead of on a
stool. Plays such as Waldo's
and The Boot have areas that
are used to sell food at during
the day and couches at night.
Penny pitchers. One of the
most frequented specials is
Waldo's penny pitchers on
Wednesday nights. For only
a small cover, studetns can
get drunk offonly a penny ifa
whole pitcher ofbeer has that
great ofan affect on them.
Behind the scenes. The Boot
is crowded on most days, but
only the bartenders really
blow to what extent. Tins is a
relatively light evening for
them.
MONICA HARTTf
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STUDENT LIFE
DRINKING
New • Orleans' temptcLtion
Tualne University has gained a national reputation for being a "party school." Once
immersed in its surrounding environment, it is not difficult to see the reasons behind
the statement... or fact. • The University's location in New Orleans, alias "the party capital
of he world," as well as Louisiana being the only state with a drinking age of eighteen, may
contribute to this generalized opinion. But perhaps the wholehearted way that many of its
students stick to this drinking endeavor is the principal course. • It is not necessary to look
far away for a bar since there are numerous watering holes around campus. The Boot,
which is literally across the street from campus, is among these popular bars. It's
popularity stems from the fact that it is within an easy walking distance from campus and
many fraternity keg parties are held. After a hard day of classes or a tough test, many
students can be foimd there. "The Boot is not anything special. It's a good place to hang out
before you go somewhere or after you go somewhere," said Newcomb freshman Scarlet
Singer. • Waldo's is the other "almost on campus" bar. Many students for the pool here
and for its drink and shot varieties, including daiquiris. Wednesday nights, better known
as Penny Pitchers, are usually packed because it has the cheapest rates in town. "Waldo's
is better than staying home on Wednesdays. It's a cool place to play pool," said Karen
Vesely, a Newcomb freshman. • Renden Inn is another uptown bar, known especially for
its Thursday's ladies' night. Other specials include Drink or Drown on Tuesday and
Drinking with Lincoln on Saturday's. It is not as close but, to compensate, they rxm a
shuttle. • Many uptown bars are geared to the music lover. Muddy Waters has bands play
as well as an amateur night where locals can play jazz. Across the street is the Maple Leaf
which also has a variety of bands play throughout the year. Tipitina's is, by far, the most
popular bar to catch a concert at. Musical groups such as Pearl Jam and Squeez play at Tip's
when they're in town. Local favorites, the Nevelle Brothers and the Radiators also perform
frequently. • For those students who Hke to dance, Audobon Tavern II's is the only
uptown bar that people actually dance at. ATII's is usually the last stop on a night out, and
the later you get there, the more crowded it gets. jui un ^luct'cwL/
^ Anyone up
Ik , '-if'
for a game'. M- i i
For a good
^tt time at the
imi bars, three
things are
esential:
friends,
drinks, and
pool.
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DRINKING
Participants got
excited during the
debates. Ken Kesey
responds to a comment
made by Mr. Williams.
Political
Lady's night.Joyce Carol
Oates speaks at one of the
Direction forums.
Young adults get a voice.
Student Philip Helmerjoins in
the discussion
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STUDENT LIFE
DIRECTION
politiccil • cincilysis • symposium
The 1994-95 Direction Execvitive Board brought to-gether
a group of students whom had never worked
with direction before. They worked together as group to
improve the foundations of the organization so that it
could run more smoothly in future years. The Officers
succeeded by holding earlier elections, publishing an
officer guide, and improved filing continuity, with hopes
of a new officer seminar and Alumni-Executive Board
luncheon yet to come. This First night forum included
Award winning authors/ artists; Joyce Carol Oates, James
Finn Garner, Ken Kesey, and radio and TV motivationalist
Armstrong Williams. The discussion moderated by Dr.
Supriya Nair was entitled Political Correctness and the
Conservative backlash: America's Cultural Struggle. On
the second night of Direction, the Honorable Mayor Marc
Morial addressed the crowd with a speech titled "Tulane
and New Orleans: Sharing A Common Vision. Under the
title A New World (Dis)order: The United Nations and
the Making of Foreign Policy, night three turned political.
Ambassador Chinmaya Gharekhan ( the Undersecretary
General of the United Nations), The Honorable Les Aspin
(Secretary of Defense under President Clinton), The Hon-orable
Richard Thornburgh, and P.J. O'Rourke (Foreign
Affairs Editor for Rolling Stone magazine and long time
author) sat on the panel. Caiia Gavilanes
The participants
discussed their topics
on and off the stage.
Speakers from the third
night of direction gather
for a cliat beforehand.
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DIRECTION
HOMCOMING
an • honored • tradition
TheTulane Homecoming game was held on October 15 this year. It was proceeded by
an exciting week of alumni and student activities. Alumni began arriving the
weekend before the game and participated in a week of parties and receptions sponsored
by the Aluirmi Association. Students spent the week voting for the ten member Homecom-ing
Court, competing in banner contests and meeting alumni from all over the country. •
The Homecoming Court consisted of tenwomen and ten menthatwere selectedby a special
committee. Students were nominated for the honor, and the committee selected the first
twenty people. Students then voted for their favorite ten people, five men and five women,
who would become the court and the King and Queen. • On the Friday before the game,
a huge pep rally was held on the University Center Quad. The Soundwave band performed
as well as Shockwave, the varsity cheerleaders and the junior varsity cheerleaders. Their
performances produced a spirit in the crowd that is usually not seen. Football Coach Buddy
Teevens spoke and introduced the Seniors on the football team. The winners of the banner
contest and the song contest were announced and the 1994 Homecoming Court was
introduced. On Saturday, tailgate parties lasted all day until kickoff at seven p.m. During
half-time of the game, the court rode around the Superdome in Corvette Convertibles and
were introduced to the crowd. Reigning as Queen was Jemima Pierre and as King was
Joseph Vereen. Claire Cali
True royalty.
King Joseph
Vereen and
Queen Jemima
Pierre take the
traditional ride
around the
Superdome after
being crowned
during half-
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STUDENT LIFE
RANDY BLABOLIL
Royalcourt. The otherfour couples were presented to the audience. The
women were given a boquet ofroses. ASB president, Lee Samango and
Chemical Engineer Sonya Vial were members ofthe court.
75
HOMECOMING
CAMPUS LIVING
dorms^ and* apcirtments
When the time comes for Tulane students to decide on their living
arrangements for the following years, most decide to take their
chances in an apartment off campus instead of remaining on campus.
Communal showers, roommates, and the hassle of having only one
kitchen for over 200 residents does tend to get on students nerves. Most
upperclassmen are given the opportunity to apply for a suite in Phelps or
Irby with the lucky few managing to squirm their way into an apartment
in Aron Residences for just under five thousand dollars per person per
year. • If you are able to afford on campus living then it is not a bad
venture. The convenience of campus living is one of the things you pay
for. Rolling out of bed with ten minutes to spare is one of the luxuries
campus living entitles students. Never does the student bare the costs for
his / her furniture, the exterminator, or the fixture of anything while living
in a campus dormitories. The safety of on campus living is also a big plus.
In the next ten years, Housing and Residence Life has worked on a
strategic plan for improvements to the already existing dormitories and
the building of an additional apartment style dwelling across the street
from Aron Residences • The trouble with apartments is the apartment
hunting that has to occur before the school year ends. Classified ads and
word of mouth usually provide the facts with finding a roommate to
share in the cost to be at most, a very personal matter. Most students find
friends to share an apartment with but others are left to fend for them-selves.
Without an RA to mediate, roommate problems do tend to arise
and have to be handled in the most effective way possible. • The
drawbacks of apartment living fall into these categories: irresponsible
landlords who only want your money, clogged up kitchens sinks and
toilets which no one has money to pay for, and of course, the occasional
robbery which has a tendency to happen if the area around the apartment
is not properly lit or guarded. Car\a Gavilanes
CAROLYN DELIZIA
Just like home.
Students throw
parties for each
other to celebrate
special events that
theirfamily would
have been together
for. Whitney
Randolph, Cecilia
Gambala and
Joelle Underwood
relay in Whitney's
apartment.
Everyone in the
apartment was
celebrating the
birthday of
Michelle Modinger
who also lives in
the apartment with
Whitney.
Dorm moms.
Josephine Louise RA
Krista Ernewein
provided residents
with the opportunity) of
improving their self
defense skills in a
workshop held in the
JL Ballroom.
CAMPUS LIVING
CARLA GAVILANES
'^St^J^.'hU^liSmiHet'.s'iim^iiiiiftiffl^jauui::^:
ALINE REELE
BECKY MANDAL
Clowning around. Clowns
set up shop around Jackson
Square. They make balloon
anUimles and hats. Some
clowns mime or play with
puppets.
Local beer. At one time, Jax
Brewery was once that, a brewery.
Now, Jax is a shopping center that
also houses famous reasturants
such as the Hard Rock Cafe and
Planet Holleywood.
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STUDENT LIFE
Jackson Square. This
square is a local favorite.
People can be seen lying
out as well as reading in
the grass infront of the
Cathedral. Tourists can
have their palms or tarea
cards read at any of the
many tables surounding the
square.
TOURISTS
a • day • in • the • qvtcirter
Perhaps one of New^ Orleans most historic and popular tourist attractions is the French
Quarter. Located between downtown and the mighty Mississippi River, the French
Quarter offers an astounding variety of shops, restaurants, and other attractions to entertain
almost anyone. • For those interested in art, the Cabildo Museum and Pontalba Buildings
flank the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, adjacent to scenic Jackson Square. Just across the
street is Jax Brewery, housing a wide array of shops, as well as restaurants such as Planet
Hollywood and the Hard Rock Cafe. Many famous tourists can be found at these
restaraunts. The Aquarium of the Americas is another prime attraction, along with the
breathtaking view offered from adjacent Woldenberg Park. • On the other side of the
Quarter lies the French Market, offering some of the best fresh fruits and vegetables the city
has to offer. The Flea Market also draws a big crowd, with its trinkets and specialty items
showing a distinctive New Orleans flair. For the seasoned shopper, there are many small
antique and gift shops lining the streets. • Restaurants abound in the Quarter. From
Galatoires to Cafe du Monde, the French Quarter has a menu to suit just about anyones
tastes. Some of the oldest restaruants in New Orleans are located in the Quarter. After
dinner, a quick trip to Pat O'Briens for a Hurricane might just hit the spot. • But thats just
the start. From carriage rides and riverboat cruises, to sidewalk artists and mimes, no
matter how many times you've seen the French Quarter, there's something new to be
discovered each and every time. Daniel Cantrell
Worldfamous
coffee. Cafe
Du Monde,
located across
from Jackson
Square in the
French
Quarter, is
one of the
most popular
placesfor
tourists and
locals to visit.
Students can
be found
studying and
chatting with
theirfrieruis
during the
day. At night.
Cafe Du
Monde is
filled with
drunk people
scarfing up
benieghts
because it is
the only place
open for 24
hours.
ALINE REELE
FRENCH QUARTER
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY ALINE REELE
Leading the processional. Dressed
in full academic regalia, Tttlane
President Eamon Kelly leads in the
processional of 1995 graduates at
the Newcomh College graduation
ceremony.
Keeping with tradition. Holding
their 1 7foot daisy chain, the
eighteen members of the 1995
Daisy Chain, prepare to hand
out the daisies to the graduating
class and the 50 year graduates.
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Finally in the real world. Sisterly love. With an
Finance major. Matt accomplishment worth
Thummel. walks across the celebrating, two Newcomh
stage to receive his Bachelor Seniors. Stephanie and Beth
in Science Management Calimari pose for an array of
from the A.B. Freeman family photographs.
School of Business.
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STUDENT LIFE
Diplomas
class 'of" 1995
GRADUATION- the finality of that word brings tears to
the eyes of most adoring parents and smiles to the faces
of many graduating seniors. It's a time of college awards
banquets, parties, and receptions and farewell to the school
and the long lasting friendships that have surfaced after years
at college. Seniors, after four years of long nights and cram-ming,
made themselves a part of Tulane's long enduring
history by becoming graduates of the Class of 1995. Most
Seniors are optimistic about their plans for the future. Some
have thoughts of joining the workforce, while others are
busily trying to get acceptance into graduate programs. • In
ceremonies held throughout campus and New Orleans, the
Class of 1995 of all eleven divisions of Tulane University
received their diplomas. This year's A.B. Freeman Business
School graduation was held on May 12 in McAlister Audito-rium.
Over one hundred graduates received their Bachelor of
Science in Management degrees in either Finance, Account-ing,
General Business or Marketing, along with the MBA and
Doctorate program. tThe Newcomb College Graduation was
held at promptly 9 am on Saturday with the traditional Daisy
Chain, a 18 membered group of Newcomb College juniors,
leading the processional of distinguished guests, faculty, and
graduates into the Ernest N. Morial Memorial Convention
Center. Senior, Amber Orr, was this year's Class Speaker.
President of Newcomb's Senior Class, Patrice Thomas, pre-sented
the college with the Senior Class gift in memory of
Alexandra Balesh and Ehzabeth Creecy. • The Paul Tulane
College graduation preceded the Newcomb graduation.
House Appropriation Committee Chairman and Tulane grad.
Senator Bob Livingston was the Guest Speaker. The
Engineering's 100th graduating class made it's way across the
stage at ceremonies in McAlister Auditorium on Sun, May 14
with a reception following in the Kendall Cram Room of the
UC. Other undergraduate divisions such as Architecture and
University College also had their respective graduations with
receptions following in Richardson Memorial and Kendall
Cram, respectively. ^ar\a Gavilanes
Alumni and pastfaculty
participation is essential
during the graduation
ceremonies. Retired
Professor Karl Riess walks
the faculty out of the Ernest
N. Morial Convention
Center.
GRADUATION
'^^River of
Greek life changes every year,
just as the waters in the river rise
and fall with the seasons. Each fra-ternity
and sorority is unique, with
characteristics and personality that
change from year to year. So, too, with
the river, as rainfall and tides constantly
change its flowing waters. Neither will
ever be the same as before, or in years to
come.
Just as the river's surface is made up of
countless waves and ripples, Tulane's
Greek system is composed of hun-dreds
of unique individuals, each
offering their own special contri-butions
to the whole. This year's
pledge classes are unlike any
other, past or present. Like the
individual waves in the river pro-pelling
the waters ever-forward,
these people carry the ever-changing
face of the Greek system onwards in its
journey through time.
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GREEKS
PHOTO BY ALINE REELE PHOTO BY ALINE REELE
(Above) Meredith May and Danielle
Gonzalez participate in tlie No AIDS Walk.
(Above Left) Sisters. Melisasa Mortenson.
Jen Baker, and Lisa Poche are reafdy to
take a water break during the No ASIDS
wa!k.(Opposit Page Top
) Mary Ann Godsbey, Shawn Murphy, and
Shelia Kesner are a family.
(Right) Bowling on Bid Day.
(Opposit Page Right) The '94 pledge class
at the Holiday Cocktail Party in December
GREEKS
Alpha Omicron Pi Aon
inrOIiY ALINE REELE
1994-1995 Activities
•96th anniversary tea
• Boo at the Zoo
•Bar Golf VIII - the lost Bar Golf
•Bar Golf - Saint Patrick's Day
•Cardboard City
• Formal at the Bourbon Orleans
• Holiday Cocktail Party
•Mardi Gras Date Party at Blue Dog
•No AIDS Walk
•Oldest Active Chapter
•Sisterhood Celebration with past international
president
•Sisterhood Crawfish Boil
•Spring Fiesta
•State Day with local chapters
•Superbowl mixer with FIJI
•Take Back the Night
•Valentine's Date Party at the Goldmine
•Wild West Date Party at Wild Tchoupitoulas
ALPHA OMICRON PI
1994-1995 Activities
•18th Annual Greek Extravaganza
•Cultural Explosion program - "The Essence
of Ebony Womyn"
•Forum - "Affirmative Action"
•Forum - "AIDS Awareness '95 - Educate
Yourself"
•Forum - "The New Racism: Fact or Fal-lacy?"
•Forum - "The Pandemic of AIDS and Mi-nority
Women"
•Founder's Day Celebration - "AX0: And
Still We Rise!"
•Loyola University Greek Week Kids' Fest
•Martin Luther King Candlelight March
•No AIDS Walk
•Operation Rejuvenation
•"School America" Community Service
Project
•Social mixer at Loyola University
•Take Back the Night
PHOTO COLRTESV OF DELTA SIGMA THETA
GREEKS
AE0 Delta Sigma Theta AE0
PHOTO (;i UK 1 1 SV OF DELTA SIGMA THE! A
(Left) During Greek Week the members ofAI0 pause for a pictui t> on tlie I nnei s;n C'( liter quad.
(Below Left) After a long day members pose in Pocl^fiPark before going out on the town.
{Below Right \ The members ofboilt ctiinpuses get togetherfor their social mixer at Loyola.
PHOTO COURTE-SY OF IIFI TA SIGMA THETA
DELTA SIGMA THETA
A Brief History of
AEO Aon
Date offounding: October 24, 1909
Location offounding: Barnard College
Colors: Green & White
Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley
Date offounding: January 2, 1897 i
Location offounding: Barnard College
Date offounding at Tulane: January 2,
1898, the second chapter j
Colors: Cardinal i
AKH AS0
Date offounding: June 22, 1844
Location offounding: Yale University
Date offounding at Tulane: 1898
Nickname offraternity: Deke
Number of chapters nationwide: 100
Colors: Crimson & Cream
Flower: African Violet
/F KA
Date of founding: June 1, 1845
Location offounding: New York
University
Date offounding at Tulane: 197/
Number of chapters nationwide: 55
Date offounding: December 21, 1865
Location offounding: Washington &
Lee University
Date offounding at Tulane: 1882
Nickname offraternity: KA
Number of chapters nationwide: 125
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GREEKS
Greeks at Tulane
ATQ AOA
Date offounding: September 11, 1865 Date offounding: December 4, 1906
Location offounding: VMI Location offounding: Cornell
Date offounding at Tulane: 1887 University
Nickname of fraternity: ATO Nickname of fraternity: Alphas
Number of chapters nationwide: 157 Number of chapters nationwide: 700
ATA ZBT
Dateoffounding: Mdixch 3, \^b^ Date offounding: 1898
Location offounding: Bethany College Location of founding: Columbia
Date offounding at Tulane: 1889 Date offounding at Tulane: 1909
Nickname of fraternity: Delts Nickname of fraternity: ZBT
Number of chapters nationwide: 120 Number of chapters nationwide: 100
KAO
Date offounding: January 27, 1870
Location offounding: DePauw
University
Colors: Black & Gold
Flower: Black and Gold Pansy
KKr
Date offounding: October 13, 1870
Location offounding: Monmouth
College
Colors: Dark & Light Blue
Flower: Fleur-de-Lis
FRATERNITY HISTORY
KE
Date offounding: December 10, 1869
Location offounding: University of
Virginia
Date offounding at Tulane: 1889
Nickname of fraternity: Kappa Sig
Number of chapters nationwide: 208
HBO
Date offounding: April 28, 1867
Location offounding: Monmouth Col-lege
Colors: Wine Red & Silver Blue
Flower: Wine Carnation
EAM
Date offounding: November 26, 1909
Location offounding: City College of
New York
Date offounding at Tulane: 1897
Nickname offraternity: Sammy
Number of chapters nationwide: 80
XAT
Date offounding: March 25, 1917
Location offounding: Cornell Univer-sity
Colors: Cafe au Lait & Old Blue
Flower: Golden Tea Rose
XX
Date offounding: June 28, 1855
Location offounding: Miami
University
Date offounding at Tulane: 1886
Nickname of fraternity: Sigs
Number of chapters nationwide: 220
orA
Date offounding: May 4, 1848
Location offounding: Jeferson College
Date offounding, at Tulane: 1980
Nickname offraternity: Phi Gam/Fiji
Number of chapters nationwide: 132
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A Brief History of
k
nKA
Date offounding: March 1, 1868
Location offounding: University of
Virginia
Date offounding at Tulane: 1878
Nickname of fraternity: Pikes
Number of chapters nationwide: 225
^' EAE
Date offounding: March 9, 1897
Location offounding: University of
Alabama
Date offounding at Tulane: 1897
Nickname of fraternity: SAE's
Number of chapters nationwide: 270
ZN
Date offounding: Jamuary 1, 1869
Location offounding: VMI
Date offounding at Tulane: 1888
Number of chapters nationwide: 200
EOE
Date offounding: November 1. 1909
Location offounding: Richmond
College
Date offounding at Tulane: 1929
Nickname of fraternity: Sig Ep
Number of chapters nationwide: 273
Date offounding: 1850
Location offounding: University of
Pennsyvania
Date offounding at Tulane: 1858
Nickname of fraternity: Ski Kaps
Number of chapters nationwide: 64
XQ
Date offounding: April 5, 1895
Location offounding: University of
Arkansas
Colors: Cardinal & Straw
Flower: White Carnation
Greeks at Tulane
GREEK HISTORY
z^ Zeta Psi Z>F
(Below) Members from Tulane visit the lA chapter house in Austin, Texas
during a leadership conference.
(Right Top) Brothers and pledges waiting for the excitement to begin.
(Right Bottom) Members of the ZW Police Department at the Escape from
AlcuTAZ party.
(Next Page) Pledges and brothers of the Zeta Psi Fraternity pose for a
picture at their house.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ZETA PSI
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z^ Zeta Psi z^
PHOTO COURTESl- OF ZETA PSI
1994-1995 Activities
•Assisting disadvantaged children at Crescent City
Shelter
•Attended International Leadership Conference at
the UT chapter in Austin, TX
•Awarded International Zeta Psi Scholarship
Award for Outstanding Academics
•Carwash with Sigma Delta Tau to benefit the Leu-kemia
Foundation
•Escape from AIcaTAZ
•Project Grandpeople
•Quiet Riot
• Reclamed and Restored Zeta Psi house
•Spring Semi-Formal
•TAZmaniaSOO
•Zeta Psi International Conference held in New
Orleans, Summer 1995
PHOTO a,'l Kll.s-i Ol /I I \ PSI 93
ZETA PSI
KKrKappa Kappa GammaKKr
1994-1995 Activities
•Blind Date "Kite and Key" Party with Kappa Al-pha
Theta
•BooattheZoo
•Campus Involvement Award in 1995
•Crawfish Boil with Sigma Nu
•Gnarly on a Harley Mixer with Sigma Alpha Ep-silon
jA
•Kappa Kabbies a system to prevent drunk driving
among the sisters
•Mardi Gras Grub with Chi Omega
•Most Improved Chapter Award for 1994
•New Year's in November, Fall Semi-Formal with
Pi Beta Phi
•NO AIDS walk
•Project Desire Christmas party
•Red Hot Mama Date Party
•Spring Formal
•STAIR Tutoring in which sisters tutor under-privileged
children "^
•Suppressed Desire Mixer with Kappa Alpha
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GREEKS
KKrKappa Kappa GammaKKr
I KVPPA K \l!'\ (jAMMA PHOTO COURT bSY OF KM'PA KAPPA GAMMA
PHOTO COURTESY OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
(Top Left) Kappa painls the town red at Rendon Inn.
(Top Right) After Bid Day members and pledges alike dance the night away
atATH's.
(Above) It is nice to take a load offyourfeet, even at a Christinas party.
(Right) Nothing greats a new pledge quite like a big smile.
(Next Page) Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters and pledges pose for a picture at
the KA Old South Formal.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA
WHY DID YOU GO GREEK?
Emily Stitt - Kappa Alpha Theta
Psychology '97
"I went Greek so that I could meet people, both men and
women, and become more involved in Tulane's campus.
Also, several women in my family have been involved
in sororities. 1 have wanted to be Greek because they
told me about how much fun they were!"
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Matthew Berg - Phi Kappa Sigma
Chemical Engineering '96
"To more fully enjoy the social aspects of a college
career, while stimulating my peers to perform at their
maximum potential academically. Further, I was inter-ested
in polishing my leadership skills so I became a
fraternity officer. But most of all 1 was excited about the
networking potential of joining a strong and well estab-lished
fraternity like Phi Kappa Sigma."
Claire Call - Alpha Omicron Pi
Biology '95
"1 went Greek because I didn't live on campus, and it
was a good way to meet people from all over the coun-try
whom 1 otherwise would not have been able to
meet. Also, I wanted to get involved in campus activi-ties
and my sorority is very active."
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COURTESY OF AMANDA BROYLES
David Goldfarb - Delta Tau Delta
Psychology & Political Science '95
"When I leave college I want as many good friends as 1
have fingers, so when I am 80 I can count on them."
Amanda Broyles- Pi Beta Phi
Enviromental Engineer '95
"First of all, as en engineer 1 realized that I could easily
get into a rut studying all the time. Also, there were
mostly guys in my classes, so it was difficult to meet
friends. The sorority girls I met were interesting and
very welcoming. My brother and sister-in-law were
Greeks here at the time, so their experiences were
definitely an influence on my decision. Basically
though, I just wanted a life outside of Boggs that could
offer friendships, social activities, and leadership op-portunities.
Craig Unterberg - Zeta Beta Tau
Political Science '95
"To experience something I will never be able to experi-ence
again."
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(Below) After eveiyone met at Pocket Park all participants walked down to Audubon Parkfor the event.
(Right) Members of the AOFl sorority wave to the camera during the walk.
(Far Right) EATmembers get a refreshing cup of Kenrwood water at about the mid way point of the walk.
(Bootom) All of the participantes get togetherfor a group photo before the walk.
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PHOTO BY ALINE REELE
GREEKS No AIDS
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NO AIDS WALK
lAE Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2:ae
(Right) In the ongoing tradition the SAE brothers decorate their walk way
in the festive colors ofMardi Gras.
(Far Right) Painting the side walk is very messy job, espesially when beer
is involved.
(Below Right) After it is all over with it is nice to just sit hack and admire
your handywork.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
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GREEKS
SAE Sigma Alpha Epsilon xae
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON
<x>rA Phi Gamma Delta ^fa
(Right) During an intramural soccer game Fiji plays ZBT . Here the Number 6
playerfor Fiji races to catch a ZBTplayer.
(Below) Fiji's goalie gives the ball a swift kick to get the ball out of their hack
field.
(Below Right) Fiji's goalie makes a miraculous save to prevent ZBT from
scoring.
(Next Page Top) Fiji players rush to intercept ZBT players that are Irving to
advance the ball d<>wn thcjicld.
(Next Page Center) When in doubt strike a pose. |
(Ne.xt page Bottom) Soccer remains on of the few sports were plovers
purposefully attempt to make a big flying hall hit their head.
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GREEKS
E>rA Phi Gamma Delta ofa
PHI GAMMA DELTA
Greek
(S^low) During Greek Week
members ofmanyfraternities
socialize together at local bars.
Greek Week
began on October 26 this
year under the theme.
No Matter the Letter,
We're All Greek Together.
The aim of Greek Week
is to promote a spirit of
unity among all mem-bers
of the Greek com-munity.
The fraternities
and sororities are split
into seven teams of
three sororities and five
fraternities and partici-pate
in fun and service
oriented activities to
earn points toward
winning Greek Week.
The three days of
activities were kicked
off by the annual,
"Greek Gods and God-desses"
contest in
pocket park. Representa-tives
from each Greek
Week team dressed up as
gods and goddesses and
everyone on campus
voted for their favorite
contestant by donating
money to the National
Leukemia Foundation.
The group raising the
most money was de-clared
the winner and
got the points toward
winning Greek Week.
The most publicized
event of Greek Week
was the presentation on
AIDS called, "Friendship
in the Age of AIDS."
Two fraternity brothers
one of whom was HIV
positive, spoke for over
an hour about the reality
of AIDS and relation-ships.
The speech was
open to the entire Tulane
community and many
students chose to attend.
The Order of Omegas
Greek honor society hef
its traditional reception
to honor members of the
Tulane faculty. Greek
week ended on October
28, with the Greek Olym-pics
and TGIF on the UC
Quad. The teams com-peted
in many events, as
well as in a banner
contest. In the end all
the points the teams had
accumulated over the
three days were totaled
up to determine which
team was the overall
winner of Greek Week.
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GREEKS
Week
(Left) In a show of
unit)' members ofa
different sororities
party at Waldos
together.
(Below Left) During
the last day of Greek
Week a big TGIF was
held on the UC Quad.
(Below Right) One
activity was a team
skit competition.
Here one teams goes
through a comedic
Q&A session.
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GREEK WEEK
(Right) Brtiiiiers
oftheATQ
participate m a
Team Epsiloii skit
during Greek
Week
(Below) On your
Marks Gel
Set GO!.'!.'
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GREEKS Greek
CflL^^W-
(Abovv Lejl) Aside from the other onlookers
ATA brothers also bring their mascot to
help inspire their team.
(Above Right) Before the race lakes place
the referee explains the rules to all the
players during the Greek Olympics.
(Left) Through the tube, in and out the
cones, don't fall off the balance beam, pass
the tires and then they put a hurtle at the
end. Who's idea offun is this anyway?
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GREEK WEEK
XQ Chi Omega XQ
1994-1995 Activities
•Take Back the Night
'Semi-Formal Fall
•White Carnation Ball Weekend
'Grab-A-Date
'Newcomb Cup winners
•No AIDS Walk
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GREEKS
xa Chi Omega XQ
(Previous Page) Crawfish and Hawaiian music? Only at a Cajun Luau.
(Left) Eveiyone gets together to welcome the pledges to the house.
(Below) During Bid Day everyone shows their pride and wears their letters.
(Bottom Left) Off to the tropics for the KA South Sea Island Mixer.
(Bottom Right) The Chi Omega sisters are all smiles at their Grab-A-Date
party
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PHOTO COURTESY OF CHI OMEGA
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PHOTO COURTESY OF CHI OMEGA
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CHI OMEGA
The annual Greek Awards Banquet was held on
the nth of April in the Kendall Cram room. Each year
awards and recognition are given to fraternities and
sororities making outstanding contributions to the
Tulane community as well as the New Orleans commu-nity.
Awards are given to the fraternity and sorority
with the highest overall grade point average and the
most improved academic performance. The fraternity
and sorority with the most impressive and wide ranging
educational programs were recognized as well. Awards
were given to the teams that won the various Greek
Week competitions, and the overall winner was an-nounced.
An award was also given to the fraternity
and sorority with the best community service record.
Awards were also given to the fraternity and sorority
with the best relationship with their neighbors and the
group that raised the most money for the Tulane An-nual
Fund received a special award fro the Alumni
Association. The Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
gave certificates the men and women voted the top ten
Greeks on campus due to their involvement in and
commitment to Tulane and the respective fraternity or
sorority. Order of Omega also recognized one outstand-ing
Greek woman of the year and one outstanding
Greek man of the year. The highlight of the evening,
however, was the presentation of the Newcomb Cup
and the Riess Cup. These coveted awards are presented
to the fraternity and sorority accumulating the most
points in one year for community service, education,
participation in Tulane events and academic perfor-mance.
This year the Winner of the Riess Cup was the
Zeta Psi fraternity, and he winner of the Newcomb cup
was Chi Omega The banquet marked the closing of the
1994-95 Greek year.
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Awards 111
GREEK AWARDS
Greek
(Left) Kappa Alpha Tlwlas party during their Halloween hash at the House ofBhies.
(Right) During the Greek Week games, each team had nmfemales and to males participate in
each game. This sorority member is running down the field with the huge ball between her
(Bottom) Alpha Omicron Pis Jen Baker. Tracy Bosmer, Sandee Wearer . aiul Fernada
Gonzalez on the sidelines of the Greek games.
GREEKS
ALINE REELE
(Lefl) A Chi Omega shows her stuff as she tackles the Greek Week obstacle course.
(Above) Meredith May, Shawn Murphy, Beht Monett, and Danielle Gonzalez ofAOll attend
a reception for sororities andfraternities after the Friendship in AIDs speakers during
Greek Week.
(Top) These Delta Tau Deltas look worn out after participating in the games during Greek
Week
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GREEK SPIRIT
The River of
There is so much more to learn
in college than what can be found in
the classroom or the library. Life is
not just about books and papers and
exams, life is about diversity and ex-perience
and enjoyment.
Many people find new ways to ex-press
themselves by joining campus organi-zations.
Organizations hold a wide range of
opportunities for students to become in-volved
in helping their campus and their
community. Many find organizations
to be the most enjoyable learning
experience of their college career.
Organizations open doors to
new friends and new social
opportunties. Campus organiza-tions
are often the underlying
source of personality for a univer-sity,
and at Tulane, they form the
channel for the river of events and
people that flows through the years.
...Organiza
tions
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ORGANIZATIONS
Getting Involved
Student Governments
Associated Student Body
Engineering Student Council
Newcomb Senate
Tulane College Senate
Liberal Arts & Pre-Professional
Organizations
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Biomedical Engineering Society (BME)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Pre-Law Society
Pre-Med Society
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Tulane Engineering Society (TES)
Tulane-Newcomb Art Student Association (T-NASA)
Women in Science
Media Groups
Hullabaloo
Jambalaya
Media Board
Tulane Literary Society
Tulane Student Television (TSTV)
WTUL Radio
Multicultural Organizations
African-American Congress of Tulane (ACT)
Asian American Students United (AASU)
India Association of Tulane University (lATU)
Latin and American Student Association (LASA)
Multicultural Council
Tulane African Student Association (TASA)
Tulane University Vietnamese Association
Programming and Performance Organizations
Campus Nite
Cheerleaders
Direction
Green Envy
Shockwave
Soundv^ave
Tulane University Campus Programming (TUCP)
Tulanians
ORGANIZATIONS
Service and Education Organizations
Bisexual, Gay, & Lesbian AlUance (Bi-GALA)
Celebrate Difference
Circle K
Community Action Council of Tulane University Stu-dents
(CACTUS)
Green Club
Peer Health Advocates
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Students Advocating Vegetarian Eating (SAVE)
Town Students Association (TSA)
Tulane Emergency Medical Service (TEMS)
Tulane Extension
Military Organizations
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Naval ROTC
Political Organizations
Amnesty International
College Democrats
College Republicans
Tulanians Against Leftism Unite
Tulane Pro Life Association (TPLA)
Religious Organizations and Centers
Baptist Student Union
Catholic Center
Chabad House
Episcopal Center
Hillel Foundation
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Lutheran Campus Ministry
United Methodist Center
Honor Societies
Alpha Epsilon Delta (Premedical)
Alpha Lambda Delta (Newcomb Freshman)
Assets (Newcomb Sophomores)
Mortar Board (Newcomb Service and Scholarship)
Order of Omega (Fraternity/Sorority)
Phi Beta Kappa (Scholarship)
Phi Eta Sigma (Freshmen Scholarship)
Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy)
Psi Chi (Psychology)
Scabbard and Blade (ROTC)
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
Tau Sigma Delta (Architecture)
(Boiioin) Afcnicde Navy ROTC member sings Tukme's Alma Mater before the homecoming
football game.
(Below) Jambalaya staffmember Dana Gray decides what classes to take next semester
during a breakfrom her work on the yearbook.
(Left) The junior varsity cheerleaders make a pyramid on the sideline of the football game.
MANDV FLANNERV DANIEL CANTRELL
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organizations!
(Opposite page) Conference co-chair
Mandy Planners- and arrangements chair
Marilena Albierli prepare tlie morning 's
breakfast.
(Center right) Members ofSWE take a
break for dinner outside ofBoggs during
the conference.
(Right) Regional SWE meml?ers prepare
for Bar Golf
(Below rigitt) Programming Chair Amy
Priinavera. center, congratulates
conference speakers Karen Irion and
Richard Metcalf.
(Below) Lieutenant Governor Melinda
Scliwegmann and Mandy Flanneiy
discussed the importance of the
environment during hmch.
AMY PRIMAVERA AMY PRIMAVERA
Working Together
"Women engineers, what
are they? I thought only
men like science!"
Many organizations
developed in colleges
focus primarily on women.
These organizations pro-vide
a common bond for
women and help integrate
them into the work force
later in life. The Society of
Women Engineers (SWE)
is a national organization
that has been developed
for these reasons.
SWE gives mem-bers
a chance to meet and
interact with other women
in college and also with
women in the workplace.
The organization not only
has social aspects but also
educational aspects, but
the members implemented
a big sister-little sister
program to help educate
freshmen in the College of
Engineering.
The annual re-gional
SWE conference
was hosted in Metarie by
Tulane's chapter from
October twenty-first to
the twenty-third. Sopho-more
Biomedical engineer
Mandy Flannary and
SWE President Rebecca
Rodney co-chaired the
convention with the help
of other SWE members.
The weekend
consisted of six lectures
on Environmental im-pacts.
Five Louisiana
residents that work in the
environmental field
spoke, and the keynote
speaker was Louisiana's
Lieutenant Governor,
Melinda Schwegmann.
From conventions
to big sis- lil sis, SWE
provides friendships in a
formally male field.
Aline Reele
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
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Help!! I've fallen and I
can't get up.
Responding to the
emergency calls for help
on Tulane's Campus is
TEMS, Tulane's Emer-gency
Medical Service.
TEMS is composed com-pletely
of student volun-teers
who want training
and experience in the
field of emergency medi-cal
services.
Being a member of
TEMS is anything but
easy. Since TEMS main-tains
round-the-clock
duty, volunteers must
continually juggle their
schedules and sacrifice
social activities to make
sure help is available
when needed. Many
times, the toughest prob-lem
faced by these volun-teers
is finding enough
time to stay sane under
the demands of both
academics and TEMS.
Volunteers attend
extensive training ses-sions
and undergo rigor-ous
testing to become
qualified Emergency
Medical Technicians, or
EMTs. These training
courses are above and
beyond the basic aca-demic
requirements, and
placing even greater
demands on a volunteer's
time.
Despite the harsh
ORGANIZATIONS
hours and sometimes
constant pressure, TEMS
volunteers are truly
dedicated to their cause.
It takes a special type of
person to meet these
demands, someone who
thrives on the pressure
and works best in emer-gency
situations, but
these volunteers love
what they do.
TEMS has grown
tremendously in recent
years, both in member-ship
and responsibility.
In addition to serving the
Tulane community,
TEMS also responds to
calls in the local New
Orleans area, lending
much needed assistance
to area emergency medi-cal
services. This not
only helps out the city,
but also exposes the
TEMS volunteers to
situations they would not
otherwise see.
Carolyn Delizia
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TULANE EMS
Tulane 's Local Health Updaters
Handing out free
condoms. Sex education.
Sex workshops. These
are all part of the job.
The Peer Health
Advocates had a success-ful
year educating the
Tulane community.
Members of PHA in-creased
students' health
conscienceness and
knowledge.
PHA members
always drew a crowd at
their booths in the Uni-versity
Center. They
challenged students to
participate in the Great
American Smoke Out.
They handed out
condoms and information
about safe sex during
National Condom Week.
They also informed stu-dents
about eating
healthy during National
Nutrition Month.
PHA members are
commonly recognized for
the informative and fun
programming they spon-sor
in the residence halls
and at other on-campus
meetings. Topics include
contraception, nutrition,
and sexual issues. The
programs draw large
audiences with their
attention grabbing titles.
The organization
strives to focus on the
important issues of living
healthy and safe lives.
The organization edu-cates
students on what
truly are important, life-long
issues.
Carolyn Delizia
ORGANIZATIONS
MANDY PLANNER
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PEER HEALTH ADVOCATES
ASB Quick Facts
1994-95 ASB Executive Cabinet:
Lee Samango, President
Brett Wingeier, Vice-President for Administration
Jackie Holmes, VP for Student Life
Jason Faulhaber, VP for Academic Affairs
Joe Vereen, VP for University Affairs
Robert Frazier, VP for Finance
ASB Constituents
EXECUTIVE COUNCILS
Association of Liberal Arts and Pre-professional Societies
Association of Service and Education Organizations
Association of Performance and Programming Organizations
Association of Club Sports
Media Board
Multi-Cultural Council
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS
Architecture Student Body
Engineering Graduate Student Association
Engineering Student Council
Freeman School Government
Graduate Business Council
Graduate School Student Association
Newcomb Senate
Student Association of School of Public Health and Tropical
Medicine
Student Bar Association
Student Government Association of the School of Social Wok
Tulane College Senate
Tulane Medical Center Student Executive Committee
University College Student Government Association
(Righl) VP of
Finance Robert
Frazier oversees
a budget meeting.
(Below) Broil Ha
Ha parry
campaigns during
spring elections.
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{Right) 1994-1995 ASB
officers with their advisor
Dan Nadler
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MONICA HARTIN
The Elect Few
Absolute power corrupts absolutly, but this
doesn't stop Tulane students from joining
student government.
With more than 11,000 de facto mem-bers,
the Tulane Associated Student Body
(ASB) is the largest student organization
within the university. Its governing body is
the ASB Senate, a bi-weekly legislative gather-ing
of 72 representatives from the university's
1 1 academic divisions, 6 student organization
executive councils, and 6 executive cabinet
officers.
The primary purpose of the ASB is to
solicit, represent and advocate students' inter-ests
to University offices and administration
and off-campus groups; however, ASB does
much more. It facilitates programming
through the more than 200 student organiza-tions
that it recognizes.
More directly, it is active itself through
Student Leader Luncheons, the ASB work-room,
and standing committees such as Tidal
Wave, Alcohol Awareness, and Academic
Affairs. ASB Motor Pool manages and main-tains
a fleet of vans for use by student organi-zations.
The Awards and Elections Committee
oversees selection procedures for its namesake
activities. And, the Finance committee, per-haps
one of the more well-known sub-groups,
manages the student activity fee paid by all
students, returning it to students through
funding of various organizations.
This year's ASB activities included
formulating revisions to the University Honor
Code, increasing student input on campus
services through focus groups and mandating
electronic mail usage for Senate. Along with
review and revision of its own and member
constitutions, ASB Senate approved financial
basis for co-programming efforts through the
Uniting for Tulane's Future initiative. Other
notable events included a resolution against a
tuition increase beyond the infamous Kearney
report's suggested caps and debate on public
usage restrictions for campus libraries and
campus computer network access.
Thomas Walker
ASSOCIATE STUDENT BODY
Women in Power
(Above) Newcomh Committee
Chairfor Persomiel Kathy
Gonzalez takes notes at an ASB
Senate meeting.
(Right) Incoming and ontgour^
afficers assemble at the
Newcomb Senate inauguration
to recite the Newcomb Senate
oath.
Female power is not a new idea, but New^comb Senaters prove that
females deserve the power.
Newcomb Senate is the student governing body of Newcomb
College. Its members include Senate officers, class officers, committee
chairpersons and representatives to the Associated Student Body. The
Senate convenes on alternate Thursdays for official business including
representing students' concerns, discussing campus issues, planning
programming, and proposing legislation.
The Senate branches off to include a network of committees and
also each class. Some of the notable activities of the committees include
the annual Women's Forum lecture in the fall and the Spring Arts
Festival. The former featured Katie Rocphe and the latter showcased
student artwork in Pocket Park. Other committees such as CONNECT
and Campus Concerns planned programs that celebrated Newcomb
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and educated the community. A humorous program in the spring
featured Ellen Goodblatt in a lecture on relationships.
There were two new focuses for the Senate this year. An Ad Hoc
Committee on Diversity was established as an innovative voice to begin
to raise some challenging questions to be discussed by the Tulane
community. Also, the Senate announced its independence by with-drawing
from the spring coordinate elections and successfully holding
its own elections. Carolyn Delizia
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NEWCOMB SENATE
MANDY FLANNERY
(Middle) Varsin> cheerleader David
Dummer lifts Ngiiyel Tran during the
howecoming football game.
(Above) Rick Stiibblefteld and Shannon
Smith keep the spirits up during a
basketball game.
(Right) One of the Shockwave dancers
spices up the sidelines.
(Other page) Shockwave performs one of
theirfavorite moves, a prance stance
forward with their pom-poms in the air.
MANDY FLANNERY
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A Dose of Spirit
"De-fense!! De-fense!!
De-fense!! Gooooo Tu-lane!!!!"
Cheers like these
can be heard all over the
Superdome during a
football game as the
varsity cheerleaders lead
the crowd in the chants.
The seven women
and seven men of the
varsity squad cheer at all
football and honie basket-ball
games. Their captain,
Carlos Teruel, leads them
in practices two hours a
day, three days a week, as
well as on the playing
field . "We invest a lot of
time into practicing the
cheers. During the week
of games we may cheer
up to six days straight,
but in the long run, its all
worth it when you here
the crowd's response,"
said junior Lori
McMullan.
The Shockwave
dance team is also a
crowd pleaser, dancing at
every home football and
basketball game. These
thirteen dedicated danc-ers
practice three times a
week at Reily to improve
their routines. The lack of
an advisor has not af-fected
them; they choreo-graph
their own dances
except for the few they
learn at summer camp.
Shockwave has
try-outs in the fall and the
spring for anyone who is
interested. Sophomore
Megan Mingoia who
auditioned this fall was
asked to be on the team.
"It gets a little crazy
sometimes, but it's a lot of
fun. 1 missed dancing last
year and I am happy to be
dancing again," Megan
said when asked about
the time constraints that
came with joining the
dance team .
The spirit that
radiates from these ath-letes
when they are on the
field or court comes from
many long hours of hard
work, but the end result
makes it all worthwhile.
Aline Reek
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