The Lion’s Eye April 23, 2002 By SHAWN PETTIT Assistant Editor We all want to wear today's latest fash- ions. We see something that looks good and we just have to have it. Well, what about other countries? Different cultures around the world all have their own fashions. That's what the Multicultural Fashion Show demonstrat- ed last month at Penn State Delco’s Classroom Building lounge. A runway was set up in the middle of the lounge March 12 for each of the models to show off their cloth- ing. Each model was a Penn State student from a different culture. The show started off Hi with Juan Perez, of Puerto Rican descent and Sheron Bailey of African descent hosting the show. They introduced people from various cultures. Brandon Goevas and Naz Ahmed showed off traditional suits from India. Bobet Ibare came out dressed in Nigerian garb, and Scott Casey and Simon Burns wore time-honored clothes from Ireland and Scotland, including a kilt. Other countries represented were the Philippines, Mexico, Ghana, and Penn State Delco students are all smiles taking part in a multicultural fashion show. Pakistan. The last two models in the program were SGA president Andrew Lowry and Kia Joynes. Both represented the United States. Lowry wore a tuxedo and Joynes wore jeans and a jacket along with a hair band that was an American flag. At the end of the ceremony, Joynes sang “America the Beautiful.” The song was met with rousing applause from the audience. If you would like to learn more about fashion in different cultures, stop by a meeting of the Multicultural Club or attend the next event sponsored by the club. Rockin’ into summer: Celebrating Spring Week By THE LION’S EYE STAFF Last week was Spring Week — a week wher the Studet Government Association does fun things to celebrate the new sea- son. Events were scheduled for every day during the week. It began Monday, April 15, with a semi-competitive game of vol- leyball. On one side, were Penn State Delco faculty and staff. On the other, stu- dents. Both teams claimed victory but nei- ther story could be verified. During common hour Tuesday, April 16, a group of students presented their version of “Open Mic Night” — during the day. Everyone seemed to agree the event was a success. The first performer to hit the “stage” on The Atomic Chihuahua in action. the Commons Patio was John McManus, a Penn State Delco grad. He performed hits like “You've Got to Hide Your Love Away,” by the Beetles and “In Your Eyes,” by Peter Gabriel. Current student Rich Meyers was up next. He sang “Man Overboard,” by Blink182, with Jared Szymurski playing bass and Hisham Rahmen on the drums. The third act was the band Atomic Chihuahua. Jared Szymurski returned playing the bass, Carlo Luciani was on lead guitar, and Lion’s Eye staff members Gerry Dungan (rhythm guitar and vocals), Jennifer Rufo (vocals) and Shawn Pettit (guitar and vocals) rounded out the group. They performed the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” and “I Will Survive,” a mix of the Cake and Gloria Gaynor versions. Following the band was Sam Bull on keyboard. He played “New Questions,” “Go On and Leave,” and an original song called “Don’t Leave Me.” He also per- formed a rap and R&B melody. The final performer of the afternoon was AJ Santini. He performed Paul Simmon’s “Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard.” If you missed this year’s open mic, or have musical talent and would be interest- ed in performing, watch for flyers announcing next year’s open mic and get involved. Spring Week events concluded with the annual farewell picnic. A twist to this year’s picnic was the rib cook-off between Dr. Edward Tomezsko, CEO, Roger Williams, assistant director of continuing education, and William Asbury, vice pres- ident of student affairs at Universify Park. It cost students $10 to participate as judges (but they did get to eat lots of ribs), with all the proceeds going toward campus schol- arship funds. The SGA earned $270 for the funds. The winner of the rib cook-off was William Asbury. 5
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