Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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UGH! New equipment requires training The summer brought a new phone system to campus and, at first, many headaches connected with learning such a modern and efficient system. Allen R. Taylor, associate director of the computer center, said the system was installed in the summer because fewer people were on campus. Complaints poured into Taylor's office about the system, but Taylor said most of the complaints were the result of the user being a beginner with the system. Once everyone made the adjustment, the new system was much more efficient than the old one. Not only did everyone at the university including students — have to relearn how to use the phone, everyone had to learn new vocabulary words. Audix and “voice terminal” were musts to the new lexicon. And everyone became accustomed to the computerized laser disk they heard when they were put on hold. Taylor said installation — including groundwork — took nine months, during which time 14,569 linear feet and 285,942 conductor feet of fiber optic cables were installed with more than 13 million conductor feet of copper cable. And training sessions for the system were held over a three-week period. About 800 people were instructed on how to use the system. Featuring laser disk music on Audix, the new phones caused headaches for everyone. Installing fiber optic cable, these groundsworkers compute length of cable of the new phone system. 29

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Learning from ihe top down. President Dale F. Nitzschke receives a phone system lesson. Printing out the name of the office or person being called, the phone system brought technology to Marshall.

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A little culture Theater entertains Marshall's Theatre Department offered students a cultural experience they would have otherwise missed. During the 1987-88 year, the theatre Department put on five distinctively different plays. The topics ranged from a musical to an adult play. Marshall was also the site of the world premiere of Craig Johnson’s play. The Fighting 69th. The play dealt with the reality of World War II and how it affected one squadron in New Mexico. Not only did students act in the plays but they also were responsible for most aspects of production. The sets were designed and built by students, as were the costumes. Those students who had a valid Marshall ID and an activity card were admitted to plays free. Others were charged a small fee (usually less than $10) to cover production costs. The theatre Department provided students with learning as well as entertainment. Steve Christum is outraged and Teresa Hudson tries to calm him in When You Cornin' Back Red Ryder.” Karla Sigman looks on. Tim Lively's character makes an impassioned oratory to the General Assembly in I 776, a musical. Others present appear bored (played by Robert Shank, |ohn Tered and Chadie Cummings.). 30 Student Life