-2 page 9 COVER 7 Letter from the co-editors ThereVe a bunch of paintings hanging in some museum in Houston and all the ‘'noted" art critics around have been having a field day deciding what they mean to the world of art. Well, fear no more. At Ease is here to set the record straight. 9 Variation is the theme An example of some of the paint ings in the Fresh Paint exhibit. These four by Dorothy Hood, Sharon Kopriva, Luis Fernando Garza and James Bettison easilv demonstrate the inherent diversity in the show. 10 Critics rule Houston isn't ‘school of art' The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston brought critics from across the nation to the 10th Annual Shartle Symposium to give a verdict on Houston’s school of art. Patti Flint attended the lectures and consolidates the information for the layman. page 11 11 Artists differ in purpose Joseph Glasco and Bert Long are extremely different men. They look, talk and act in com pletely dissimilar manners. But they both have works in the Fresh Paint exhibit. FEATURES 4 Christensen writes and publishes English professor, Dr. Paul Christensen, is a noted local poet and his work has been in seven publications. He also runs a small press in Bryan. 4 British poet's ideals subject of symposium The De partment of English is sponsoring a symposium to study in depth the ideals of Matthew Arnold. 5 Get Toto ticket The Grammy award-winning group will be in G. Rollie on March 21 as part of their 1985 Isolation Spring Tour. Tickets are on sale in Rudder Box Office. 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 6 Austin bands will play in Rumours Texas Instruments and Fisher King are playing in Rumours tomorrow night. The progressive rock bands are sponsored by MSG Basement. 6 Players open ‘Antigone' The Aggie Players’ second pro duction of the semester opens Feb. 28. The play is a success ful retelling of a Greek myth set in modern times. ENTERTAINMENT 3 Judy's provide a ‘punch' Walter reviews more than just an album this week. He does The Judy’s, who played at Dr. G’s Feb. 16. The crowd was drunk, the band was spastic and the music was fun. 16 At the movies Marcy, in her own special way, tells us what’s where, what it’s about and if you should shell our your hard-earned money or not.