THURS$AY, AUGUST 31, 1967 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Trter~ny ATTIT1.161T MCI NDIL INTER-ARTS GENERATION: Forum for Artistic Expression Gargoyle Pounds the Funny Bon Into Reluctant Submission By DAVID APPEL and ROlNATMT Pfq1?EfLTATT E , Generation, the inter-arts mag- azine, is more than a mere collec- tion of photographs, p o e m s, stories and plays put together in an interesting format. It is a a group of highly talented individ- uals seeking to improve and be- come involved in the cultural life of the University community. Generation is an activity con- cerned with stimulating artistic dialogue throughout the campus. aiming -to make the arts and ar- tistic expression an integral part of our society. But at least in one sense, this process paradoxically: results in a desire that Genera- tion not be labeled "art;" that it not receive the deadly blow of "acceptance;" that it not receive the castrated respectability of a Renoir print that hangs in the bedroom or of Beethoven at tea. One of the commonest crimes committed against the individual is the choking of his awareness of his own potentialities. This is, in part, a social crime. But it is, unfortunately, too much of a sui- cide. As a forum for artistic ex- pression, Generation wishes to stimulate an excited involvement in human activity. It begins with the optimistic belief that man is more nearly capable of living well; of being more nearly aware of the dignity (and possible dignity) of his existence. One may doubt whether every- thing in the immediate world is discernible, .put it is certainly more available for those who are willing to discern it. The cultiva- tion of a desire to observe the na- ture of man's existence with the combined talents of "scientific dissection" and "artistic diges- tion" so that a wholeness of con- sciousness, is achieved seems im- perative to the human process, do so, however, would be a mis- and should be one of the major take. At most, it is optimistic efforts of education. idealism. But that need not be a Criticism becomes both an in- deatry at ne ns be tellectual and emotional weapon' derogatory label. If one is going to combat those forces either ir- to make the claim for the impor- relevant to or destructive to that tance of artistic expression, one educational process. Generation must also be willing to say why wishes to become involved in the he finds it important. And so, it activity of learning, helping to is with perhaps optimistic ideal- produce such critical facilities. ism, but also with an enthusiastic It is possible to construe the sense of responsibility, that Gen- above as hot pretentiousness. To eration begins its nineteenth year. The staff of Generation is far from being a "closed circle" of friends. The interests are varied, and positions are available to any- one who shows enthusiasm, ex- citement, and competence. For anyone interested in the actual editing of a small magazine. Generation provides unlimited op- portunities for learning the tech- niques of layout composition, proofreading, advertising, and cir- culation. f! : r ,l ,, .. } By AVIVA KEMPNER He: "Do you believe in free love?" She: "Did I ever send you a bill?" Definition of a stuffed olive: A pickle with a tail light Ha! Ha! If you're laughing then Michiganensian Pres ents Kaleidoscope Of Year's Personalities, Happenings By JENNIFER ANNE RHEA | pectations as men and women dent publications in the country. The University presents the from all over campus rush the There are all of these ways in age of an enormous, amorphous Greek system. There is the novel- which we have expressed our emo- ely institution. There are the ty, planning, and participation tions and our characters. "'hese _ I Uccnni ^- "Wi v ifh 1'1a ""iI" " ""iV.iL._1 ^,^ ^iiy ^f o^r ^of ^ "" ' ( ' you might appreciate the type of But 5,000 humor offered in the Gargoyle, not be all v the campus humor magazine pub- trash, it it lished twice each semester. satirizing If not don't worry. The contents newsworthy of the magazine is not limited to One issuE these quickie punch lines. Sati- to the Uni rical stories and essays, cartoons, nial celebr captioned photographs, and other humorous devicesare also em- issue was ployed in this never ending at- tempt to tickle the student's funny bone. However, suen attempts in the past have bombed out in more ways than one. 'Twice, in 1950 and 1961, the Gargoyle (which means a waterspout) was banned from campus because it contained ma terial too off color for censorship eyes. Ever since 1961 (known as the bad yearfor national humor mag- azines which are plagued by a high mortality rate) the revived Gargoyle has been trying to avoid its previous fate. Often times along the way it has also advoided being funny. Issues usually contain stolen jokes, picturps with captions that read like pornography, and per- sonal attacks on people that makes one wonder how the Gar- goyle also avoids a libel suit. - - - _ im Ion drab, gray and white walls ofI biulding after building, the grave,' carbon-copied faces that march day in and day out across cement "thoroughfares," the always-pres- ent paper clip, notebook, "bic" pen, Monarch "review" book, and the monotonous drone of the ad- ministration as it broadcasts its favorite million-dollar tune: 'At- tention! Student 770 995 5, 'do not bend, spindle, fold, or mutilate.'" However, there are times-rare to be sure-when the University drops its intellectualized defense mechanisms and becomes, instead, a warm, emotional, empathetic "being." One of the finest of these times is when, as the snows of March recede, and the tiniest buds of the maple trees appear, the pages of the most humanized, ~nostalgic volume on campus are revealed. This is the occasion of the Michiganensian yearbook. Breathes Life cutting through the milieu, the Michiganensian personalizes that "lonely institution," and breathes life into those "carbon-copied" faces. It moves across the spec- trum of our lives as living, sensi- tive students, faculty, and admin- istrators to reveal the ties that each of us has formed here during our year. Through this photographic, cap- tioned kaleidoscope, we can turn to any page and feel a wonder- land of memories - some happy, some sad-tingle in our minds. There are the pomp, color, cheers, and fascination of the Wolverines as they manipulate the pigskin to their own liking while chalking up another Big Ten victory. There is the registration line extending in its tradition past assoclawa wicn Lne amazing ivuen- I are only a, iew of Lne aspects of igan weekends - Homecoming, Winter Weekend. There is the dedicated professor who passes months at a time test- ing out a single hypothesis, blaz- ing a path to the discovery of a new medical cure, an outstanding historical finding, a new legal each of our lives which are so vividly and meaningfully captured on the pages of Michigan's annual. Still, these are not what make the Michiganensian great, what make it the one book which is never- resold. The element which perspective, or an engineering has created this status is the technique. There are the finest commonness, the empathy which of musical presentations by the commonnesse eypthy whith students and 'faculty which thou-{all feel expressed by the presenta- sands of admirers enthusiastically tions on every page. attend. There are the dramatic For no matter where we look, presentations that rival some of we are reminded that regardless the nation's best. There are the of our individual differences, we vitalized and active political clubs have all laughed, cried, cheered, on campus. applauded, performed, w r i t t e n, There are the dormitory govern- prayed, lost, and loved during this, ments and campus organizations. our year. Humanization - that's There are some of the finest stu- why the Michiganensian is valued. Ensian DIVERSE TECHNIC: Keeping in Step with Science By SHIRLEY NICKOVICH Although primarily oriented to- ward the engineering community, the Michigan Technic serves as a valuable source of information on the vital technological advances reshaping our world. To the pro- fessor teaching Aristotle or to the football star studying physical ed- ucation, the Technic may not seem immediately relevant, but with an interesting format and a concern that flows with the mainstream of campus life, the Technic is a pub- lication which should not be Smissed. Basically, the Technic is a F 4 i Generation the chemistry building on the last imonthly aigest o current happen- day before classes. There are the ings in the fields of science, math- fun, ' excitement, and great ex- ematics and engineering. But the Technic is not completely tech- Practice of Student Power" April, niical in nature. Some examples of 1967. the diversity 6f the articles that There is another side to the appear in this journal prepared by Technic, and that is its role be- Michigan engineers include: yond the campus. Having been "A Discussion of Student-Fac- selected as the best engineering ulty Interaction" October, 1966; college publication, the Technic is "A Left-Handed Philosophy for sent to all parts of the world - Business Management" and "The South America, Europe and the Psychology of Danger" February, Soviet Union. 1967; and "The Theory and How should you as freshmen, then, view, the Technic? If you are an engineer, perhaps you kill consider joining the staff. The Technic presents an opportunity for the engineer with a literary~ rl i'' i or artisically oriented mind to ex- press himself and get some satis- faction out of something besides just his academics. If you are an engineer, but working on the Technic is just not for 'you, perhaps you will at least pick it up. It doesn't matter what your field of specialization is, the Technic covers them all. Besides, today's engineer cannot afford to be just an expert in his own field. He needs some knowledge, if only a familiarity, with the other disci- plines that he doesn't study in depth. If you are not, an engineer, pick up a copy too. The editors have always encouraged article submis- sions and letters of opinion from Technic all students, not just engineers. £TUDNT LOOK 9[R\/C 1215 South University 761-0700 Offset Offers Diverse Format In New Perspectivev Arty Mag' t' 'By JILL CRABTREE The cover is a hopscotch of green and blue across half the page. Above, the jet black words The Offset Perspective penetrate the stark white ground. 'Mmmmm," you say, "another arty mag." Okay, but turn the page, because inside is what's really happening. You see, Offset Perspective isn't just an "arty mag." Accord- ing to Michael Handelman, Off- set's editor from 1965-67, it is an "opportunity for all the scholarly and informative products of the University to present themselves together to an unspecialized aud- ienice." That means simply that there It something for everyone ... the engineer and the Anthro enthu- siast as well as the major in Ele-; ments of. Satire in Eighteenth Century French Literature. Poetry and original literary works find their way into the magazine often enough - tradi- tional as well as avant garde. But there are, also things that are just plain interesting. For example, witty philosophizing abounds in a recent article on ancient coins by Theodore Buttrey, professor of Greek and Latin. Offset also includes articles on current happenings in the Uni- versity community. A history of the activities of the University Musical Society' complete with pictures started lasteyear's issue out on a colorful note. In addition, Offset fills a unique function not covered by other campus publications. Research is a perpetual activity carried on at the University. But too much of the time, work done by researchers is known only to their colleagues or readers of professional maga- ziines. The old dictum, "publish or perish" is true enough, but only professionals get to read the pub- lications. That was true until Offset, any- way. The staff seems to feel that most of the work being done could be interesting to everyone, if it were prepared for an unspecial- ized audience. We're not all soI single minded, right? 'So Offset is not only a magazine, it's a unique opportunity to broacen your hori- zons. The magazine is published every October under the advisory capa- city of the Honors Council. How- ever, this doesn't mean that the staff is restricted to Honor Stu- dents. Everyone is welcome. Un- solicited contributions are wel- come, too. They in fact make up a good percentage of the material' the magazine publishes. The rest consists of articles prepared espe- cially for the magazine by stu- dents, faculty, and staff, as well as material soon to be published in books and journals. 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