Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook

“The biosphere of mankind at LSU contains a great number of variant species. The most ob- vious is the dramatis personae only because of the very nature of the beast. Others are as different from it as a leather walking skirt is from an incognito hat. The female of the species range from the mulebrity to the nymph. In like style, the male ranges from the yeoman to the blade. There are close to 27,000 students on campus. This smattering of them pictured represents a little over one-half of one percent of that populace. Anyone from the sea- soned traveler to the freshest greenhorn can find terrain suited to their preference and skills. Whether out for a quick jaunt be- tween classes or an extended tour on the road, LSU students are easy to spot by their handy photo ID which is ever on hand for pre- sentation should border patrol (or anyone else on campus) de- mand a form of identification. Uniforms for these individuals are by no means set or standard. The sweltering heat of summer Multi-colored shirts and bandanas are sold on the parade grounds, as well as posters and kitchen utensils and other items, during the annual Ilea market During the hotter days of school, students take to University Lake to cool off and get away from it all. will bring out droves of mid-thigh length walking shorts of tough cotton, pre-washed for that well worn look. These will be accom- panied by breathable cotton tops cut generously to allow the almost unbearable heal to be les- sened by any stray gust of wind. The winter season sees a wide array of sweaters in multi-hued blends and styles. The uniting factor for the majority of LSU students is the ever-present back pack. This component ranges in color from plum to hunter green and from buff to ebony. All the necessary implements are within easy reach. Whenever a task comes to light it is easily vanquished with the use of thos e selfsame sup- plies. For more about these awe inspiring individuals, turn to page 1 18. individuals introduction II ”