-2- Inside „ I page 10 AT EASE STAFF Co-editors Shawn Behlen Leigh-Ellen Clark Staff Writers Mary Cox Patti Flint Tricia Parker Staff Reviewers Marcy Basile Walter Smith Photographer Bill Hughes Production Richard Williams COVER 7 Letter firom the co-editors This week we have an indepth look at idealogy, materialism and a couple of guvs who tour the country debating. 8 Two decades of change Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin in a debate. Ann Cervenka, Battalion staff writer, joins At Ease to report on who these men are, where they’re coming from and why. 11 Money’s not everything, but it helps The Yuppies among us are goal oriented and have a tendency to reach those goals. Tricia Parker intemewed some upwardly-mo- bile students — these folks’ aspirations aren’t too shoddy. 11 Students opposed to the status quo For every force there is an equal and opposing force — introducing the thinking liberals of our time. They talk to Patti Flint about cookie-cutter ideology and the condition of the world. FEATURES 4 Statue of Liberty in the hands of Aggie super David L. Moffit, class of ’61, has been the superintendent for the Statue of Liberty for eight years. He now coordinates many of the fund raising and renovation efforts for her centennial. 4 OPAS sponsors spontaneous programs MSC OPAS committee has something for performers and appreciators. 5 Adopted roadies on tour A&=M student and her best friend travel with Duran Duran for three months. How did they get so lucky? Read on.... 6 The Creation at AfrM in music collaboration Brazos Valley, A&M and UT come together for this performance. ENTERTAINMENT 6 Oscar nominees named Complete list of what’s up. 3 At Ease Oscar predictions Shawn Behlen and Marcy Ba sile lock horns on the nominees — a wager is set. 3 Hutton and Penn outshine ‘Falcon’ Marcy reviews ‘The Falcon and the Snowman.’ The movie is a loss but the stars give the performances of their careers. 3 Album Reviews Walter does jazz this week. Everything But The Girl’s album of the same name and Sade’s album Di amond Life hit the turntable. 16 At the movies Marcy tells us what’s where and if it’s any good or not.