Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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RIGHT; The Marriage of Figaro, a comic opera, is performed by the Kan- sas City Lyric Opera. ABOVE LEFT; Taking time from his inaugural ac- tivities. Dr. B. D. Owens exchanges views on the rising cost of education with Senator Thomas Eagleton. TOP CENTER; Acclaimed husband-wife team Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy appear on campus in Harvey, a part of the Fabulous Forties Festival. TOP 10 VISITING CELEBRITIES

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An unexpected change for the year was the strong impact inflation had on individuals and the Universi- ty. Students weren ' t the only ones affected as the administration faced their money hassles. Despite a $600,000 cut by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education In the budget request, the Board of Regents pledged to hold the line on rising fees. However, there was an increase in housing costs to cover skyrocketing utility ex- penses. A reoccurring expense problem faced was a declining enrollment. Already the smallest state university, the number of students decreased markedly between semesters. Administrative problems ultimate- ly affected the student body. Dorm residents were confronted by an ad- ditional food service fee and a $3 ac- tivity fee, added to the already soar- ing cost of education. Some students took action to combat the expense and restrictions of dorm living and moved off- campus. Off-campus residents accepted the responsibilities of bills and living within a prescribed budget. Individuals faced the rising cost of living and dealt with the problem as best they could. Whether they lived on or off-campus, budgeting money became a fact of life for students. In- dividuals broadened their circles of awareness as they learned the value of a dollar. y -jjll ' -;7a Tr-- »MHi wm MONEY HASSLES 9

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Accelerating the opportunity for personal and social fulfillment, the University brought top-name per- sonalities to campus. Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy and The Theater for the Deaf were dramatical outlets otherwise un- available to students. Music enthusiasts found Sarah Caldwell conducting the St. Louis Symphony and the Kansas City Lyric Opera a welcome addition to their usual musical listening entertainment. Speakers Nikki Giovanni and Judy Carter ' s controversial lectures caus- ed mixed reactions among their audiences. Giovanni said survival in- cludes initiating changes. Change, or the lack of its effect, was a major concern for both women, as Carter spoke about the Equal Rights Amendment. Another well-known celebrity to appear on campus was Col. James Irwin, Apollo 15 astronaut. Irwin, one of 12 Americans to set foot on the moon, stressed the advancement of knowledge within the universe in which we live. Film clips of his mis- sion highlighted the lecture. At NWMSU, individuals had the opportunity to step forward and take advantage of personal and social events offered by the University. It was up to each student to broaden his perspectives and expand his cultural awareness. VISITING CELEBRITIES 11