Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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xx; The Indiana Theater has a large auditorium and on weekends, the second level is packed with students. The Indiana means splendor When students were searching for entertainment one place they turned was the Indiana Theater. In need of repairs, the old movie house still amazed stu- dents with the splendor it displayed. The elegance could still be seen from the moment one bought a ticket at the box office. Although the size of the screen kept the audience in awe, the low price of admission kept them returning. At$1.25, students could afford to see their favor- ite movies at the Indiana while other movie theaters were charging $5 and up. Films this past year ranged in style and topics. Dustin Hoffman's Oscar win- ning performance in Rainman was en- joyed by many near the end of the year. Disney's release of the animated classic, Bambi, had the Indiana Theater filled to capacity as the school year resumed in fall, 1988. Students enjoyed the Indiana Thea- ter with the low prices and a look into the past. The old movie house added a mystic to viewing a movie. Many students expressed interest in seeing the slow disappearing elegance of the Indiana Theater restored. Not many movie palaces still stand and stu- dents felt this one should be saved. By Kyle Leitch Student Life IE I

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The Indiana Theater The lobby is full of intricate lattice work and ornamental iron. The marble floor and carved ceiling lend itself to the beauty and charisma of the old building.

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Ripped, torn Levi's were the fad, so were concert shirts in dark colors. lean jackets as well as hair ornaments were very much in fashion. Student Life Permed hair and oversize sweaters were big for girls. This ATO was too cool . The shades, bike punts, ripped Levi's, ankle bracelet, and tank top made for a perfect ensemble. Brand of root beer unknown.