Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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George Lebrun 20 Labels C g hats in a name? That Which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet? Would a jean by any other name have had as much Class? Labels became vogue during this time of inflation and rapidly increasing progress. La- bels, as they were fondly called, came in many sizes, shapes and colors and could be located onjust about any part of the body. For example, how about the classic Izod-Lacoste alligator? This reptile always tingled the heart and lifted the spirits when worn on ones chest. The lgator worn over one,s heart indicated money and sophistication. The inCh-long emblem found its way out of the swamp and onto pants, keychains, notepads, Visors, socks and the traditional polo shirt. Collegiate llpreppinessh was defined by the lizard-like trademark, but the very young and old also relished the status of the Izod name and emblem. Labels appeared on all types of Clothing, even shoes. Stu- dents in standard, Western-style Frye boots cantered down on S usan Pisaris sports a traditional button-down, comfortable K lein jeans and popular B ass footwear.

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quired men born in 1960 and 1961 to register during the third and fourth weeks ofjune, respectively. Each young man born after 1961 would be required to register on the event of his eigh- teenth birthday. Although many students felt that women should be required to register, they were not forced to do so. To register, each young man went to his local post office. There he filled out a card which asked for his name, social security number, address and his parents address. A postal official Checked the given information against the young manis driverls license or appropriate identification. Several months later a re- ceipt of registration was sent to the young manls home. Those who refused to register faced a five-year prison term and a $10,000 fine. Even without being a prelude to a draft, the registration served two purposes. First, in the event of conflict, it reduced the indoc- trination period by several months. Second, the move to register men was symbolic of Americas determination to prevent the decay of its military might. And, according to the State Department, when Europe was acutely aware of Americas military might, U.S. diplomatic efforts would have a much greater tendency to succeed. Karen Linch The legal wayfor a student to avoid the draft was tojoin ROTC and become a cqmmzssioned officer. S enior Lana S mith and junior M iehael Blade! dressed offi- czallyfor their new military positions. Drgt re istratithor men was reinstated by President Carter in the summer of 19 0. I a qualzfzed younglman such as Robert M01 cm did not want tojoin the men on the posters behmd 2772, he had toyom the ram ofpotential inductees. In some of the major Cities, such as New York and Seattle, peace- ful demonstrations were held in opposition to the registration, but for the most part, young men were willing to register. Art Machado, a sophomore history major who spent fourteen months as a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps and as a third class Midshipman in the Navy ROTC program had this to say about registration: 91 agree with the Selective Service Registration but only the registra- tion. Draft in any time but war involves forcing generally unwilling Civilians to be in the military, thereby ruining the esprit de corpsf, Tim Holschuh, a sophomore aeronautical engineering major also in the Navy ROTC program, gave this reason for his approval of the draft registration, stating, 9This is the country in which I live; it is the best in the world. I am willing to fight for it. The country is sacred? But most young men felt as sophomoreJohn Heinz, a statistical analysis major, who said, 91 have no strong feelings about the reglstration; if called, I will go. War is stupid? 9 Bob McBride Student Life 19 Karen Linch

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Cheenols were a popular pair ofpants WW qne in the preppy mood. These stylish, z casual pants made a big zmpresszon 0n amfs campus. The I zod alligator was a pa ular trademark on M iami ls campus. The polo shirts ofSusan starzs and Tam ooper are only one variety of the I zod collection. Amongst all the I zods, Calvin K lein ls, Ralph Laurenls and Gloria Vanderbilfs on campus, B arbam Sylvester stepped in with herfashionable Western-cutjeans and leather, pomted-toe clogs. the range; for running around the track, nothing beat a pair of brightly colored, suede-striped Nikes. Shoes for women came in a variety of styles and colors prominently bearing the Bass name tag. Of course, the popular topsider 0r docksider shoe was a regular for the true sailor. The original label for these leather-stringed flats was widely debated, but the style was al- ways accepted. Bluejeans were another item that dared to wear the logo ofa company. The TlLevil, tag was seen internationally; the price and fit made Levi,s a favorite throughout time. A man named Calvin Klein also designed a popular jean, but for approxi- mately twice the price. Why the extra cost? One could proudly wear the thalvin Kleinh tag on his or her derriere. Another type Oflabeling appeared widely across campus: the simple yet prestigious fashion of fraternity and sorority sports- wear. The Greek letters of each organization were mono- George Lebrun George Lebrun grammed 0n sweatshirts, visors, shorts, baseball caps, football jerseys, sweaters and the seats of sweatpants. Labels were worn for a variety of reasons: class, status, im- pressions and security. For many, though, labels were fun and - Tami Mansfield sporty and were the subject of light humor. Student Life 21 George Lebrun