M) U- THE NATIONAL COVEGE NEWSPAPER 0 0 Student SEPTEMBER 1989 SEPTEMBER 1989 NewAtures 9 0 U. THE NATIONAL C.LEGE NEWSPAPER 9 _ __ _ _. _ _ Blind, sighted benefit from ski program By Adamay McAdow The California Aggie U. of California, Davis "I was kind of scared - my major fear was that I might break my leg or arm. I already have one handicap - I don't want one more. "But the night before we went, my friends told me you have to be an expert to break something," the U. of California, Davis student said. The trip was successful, and an enthusiastic Ramana Polavarapu was able to ski six more times, attaining intermediate-level status. Polavarapu's handicap is blind- ness, and he skied because of a few UCD students who've linked up with Discovery Blind Sports International as guides and instruc- tors for potential blind skiers. "The benefits are tremendous for both blind and sighted skiers," said Program Coordinator Doug Huberman. "It's not just a blind person doing something he's never done before but a blind and a sighted person doing something together." This is the first year for the pro- gram at Davis, Huberman said. A graduate student at UCD, he had already introduced Polavarapu to weight training, ice skating, fishing and tandem biking. "It basically started out as me finding a way for Ramana to ski. He found out that DBSI out of Kirkwood (Ski Resort) certified indi- viduals as instructors for the blind." "It's strengthened me by seeing the bravery of someone like Ramana. It's easy to view the blind as incapable of things like skiing, and many people are shocked to see them out there," he said. "But ifyou're guiding, you see that this is not a blind person learning to ski, but a buddy, a fellow skier, who just happens to be blind." The teaching program at Kirkwood is co-directed by blind UCD alumnus Mike May and his guide, Ron Salviolo. Polavarapu has agreed to take over as program coordinator in Davis after Huberman graduates this year. The benefits for blind persons who learn to ski are tremendous, Polavarapu said, noting that there are no age restrictions for skiers eli- gible for the program. . _ BOIE Student event goes big time at SUNY By Brenda Kube Albany Student Press State U. of New York, Albany Thirty-five students competed in the first student-run National Physique Committee-sanctioned bodybuilding event in the country last spring. The proceeds from the Mr. and Ms. State U. of New York at Albany Body Building and Physique Competition were donat- ed to the Ronald McDonald House. Nine professional NPC judges evaluated competitors and there were special guest appearances by professional body- builder Tom Terwilliger and an amateur local bodybuilding favorite, "Ms. Capital District" Debbie Davis. To prepare for the event, each competitor had to be dedicated to a special diet and strenuous, steady workout program. Bob Schwartz, who placed second in the men's middleweight division, said the sacrifice can be difficult. "Everyone around you is eating pizza and chicken wings while you're eating egg whites and plain rice. You also forget what beer tastes like for a while, but you have to watch your calories and body fat." Jon Friedman, a men's lightweight competitor, said the preparation is also psychological. "It's not just taking your body to the extreme, but also your mind," he said. Friedman said he learned "to train smarter, not harder" by reading fitness magazines and talking to other bodybuilders. The winner of the "Mr. SUNY" title was second-year com- petitor William Gibbs, a sophomore. The "Ms. SUNY" title went to Alisa Parrish, a senior competing for the first time. Although there was some dispute about the number of spec- tators, about 1,000 attended according to SUNY Student Association officials. CHRISTOPHER T. ASSAF, KANSAS STATE COLLEGIAN, KANSAS STATE U. Marc Bamman, senior in exercise science, planned, organized and pro- moted the first college conference bodybuilding competition. Student bodybuilder organizes competition By Craig Hamric Kansas State Collegian Kansas State U. "You see a lot of guys who really get into the numbers. They worry about what the tape measure says, and how much weight they lift. "I just go by the mirror. If I see that I need to build up a certain area, I go into the gym and try to sculpt it," said Marc Bamman, a senior in exercise science at Kapsas State U. For the past year, Bamman has organized and promoted the first college conference body building competition. He originally planned a "Mr. and Ms. K-State" competition, but when not enough body builders showed an interest, he expanded the scope to include the entire Big Eight Conference. Forty competitors entered the competition, which is not limited to college students, but targets that age group. Bamman intends to continue a career in bodybuilding. "Bodybuilding is what I love ...," Bamman said. "I'm sure I'll continue to promote and judge beyond my competitive days." Muscle, dry ice, music draw 2,800 spectators By William Fitzsimmons The Daily Targum Rutgers U. It claims to be the biggest event of its kind on the collegiate level. Last winter 2,800 attended the bodybuilding competition at Rutgers U. The amount of preparation for the show was almost as intense as the bodybuilder's training, say the athletes. Dry-ice, clouds and state-of-the-art lights and music systems have helped the contest turn a profit. Gail DeResi, who has watched or participated the last three years noted the improve- ment. "When the people running it took it more seriously it caught on like bodybuilding in general has caught on," she said. Student movement evoked freedom, revealed corruption By Jillana Enteen . Crimson White U. of Alabama Last year, I taught English in the People's Republic of China. My students were an elite group, and I doubted they * would join in the strike. Before the violence began, I received a letter from my favorite student, a 16- * year-old freshman. What follows are his words, abridged but without corrections. My notes and explanations are in paren- theses. Dear Jillana: It seems a pity that you have not been staying in China for these days. The stu- dent's demonstration and hunger strike have been so vigorous in China, especial- ly in Beijing. Almost all ranges of people rose up to support students. I've taken a part in this movement. First, Ijoined the parade in Tianjin with my classmates. We went to Beijing, and just caught the one-million people parade in Changan Avenue on 17 May. After the parade, we settle down on Tiananmen Square and began our sit-in demonstration. At that night, the Square was full of people. When I pushed my way to the monument and looked down, I was dizzied to see so many"black heads." And I also saw some fasters. In a short while, there were four students fainted and be carried out in front of my eyes! Their ded- icating spirit were really moving. Now the demonstration inclines to be subsided. I think the main reason is the ideology of freedom and democracy were still rather meager in the Chinese mind. The populace pursuit could be color TV set, electric refrigerator, more money, etc., but as to freedom, democracy, these are just, dispensable to them. 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