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

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It ' s always a party at a Bearcat game. -Photo by E. Barrera The kissing bridge is a tradition at Northwest. A girl is only considered a co-ed if she is kissed between its rugged posts before the first snowfall. -Photo by E. Barrera Usually a bustling center of activity, the B.D. Owens Library has a few serene moments at night. -Photo by E. Barrera 6 Opening

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Inside the Union, the Deli and the Spanish Den were remodeled into more inviting places for students and visitors to gather. Taylor Commons also had a major facelift. New sidewalks and ramps were installed all around cam- pus to accommodate students, especially the handicapped. However, Campus Safety had to keep watch over the dry- ing cement to deter those tempted to leave graffiti as lasting comments on their presence. Improvements were not limited to the physical structure of NWMSU, however. Beginning July 1, 1983, the academic structure was lifted to an actual university status. From the many independent departments, six colleges emerged: Agriculture and Applied Sciences; Business and Government; Communications; Education; Fine Arts and Humanities; and Science, Math and Computer Science. Students start their year by picking up books in the Horace Mann gym during registration. -Photo by D. Cieseke A rushee stops in the Sigma hallway to look through their scrapbook. -Photo by S. McMahon Opening 5

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Some students find they need a little time alone to study. Jeanete Ortery takes time to collect her thoughts. -Photo by E. Barrera Under a late Northwest summer sky, Anne Kelly and Mike Leffert enjoy a romantic moment alone, -Photo by E. Barrera I i Thumbs up to Northwest and the Bearcats. You ' re looking better than ever. -Photo by E. Barrera Furthermore, while national predictions told of decreased enrollment, Northwest became an exception. President B. D. Owens, refusing to give in to the premonitions of doom, improved admissions, and Northwest saw its fourth largest enrollment increase in history. But what looked best on the campus were the students. Men and women came not only from the Midwest, but from around the world, representing 42 states and 27 foreign countries. Even with all the different backgrounds, visitors could sense the friendly atmosphere of Northwest. As improvements continued all over campus, the Tower Yearbook staff proceeded with their own efforts toward bet- terment. With a new Dean of Communications, chairman of the department, adviser and staff, the Tower tried to show that Northwest Missouri State University was, indeed, lookin ' better than ever. Opening 7