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

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v I -IP W f ' J Bursting at the Seams »n» -continued With optimism, however, pessimism about overcrowding also de- veloped. Students were confronted with frustration day after day, trying to find parking places on— or even close to— campus. For some, finding a parking place took strategy. Students learned Cam- pus Safety ' s rounds and knew when they could park in illegal spots without receiving tickets. While strategy worked for some, however, luck succeeded for others. When I couldn ' t find a parking place, I parked in spots not designated for me, Carol Adams said. I usually managed to get back to my car before Campus Safety did. Overcrowding was apparent not only for parking, but nearly everywhere else on campus. For the second consecutive year, some students were placed in temporary housing until more residence hall rooms opened. Cafeteria lines were so long that some students thought waiting in them wasn ' t worth the effort. Tfextbook serv- ice was hit especially hard, and extra books had to be ordered for many classes. Gwynne Richmond was placed in temporary housing in Rober- ta Hall, which was normally occupied only by sorority members. I couldn ' t just come in and take over or put things up, Rich- mond said. It was an uncomfortable situation. But the real con- cern was starting classes and finding a group of people to hang around with. While students were inconvenienced initially, administrators stressed that the growth would pay off eventually. Overcrowding was never a good thing, Dale Montague, direc- tor of enrollment management, said. But what it led to was change. We paid the price early for something that, in the long run, would be better. For the 1,405 freshmen who effected the increase in enrollment, overcrowding seemed like another obstacle to deal with. But for the University as a whole, overcrowding seemed to mean progress. When I couldn ' t find a parking place, I parked in spots not designated for me. I usually managed to get back to my car before Campus Safety did. -Carol Adams Overcroivding 27

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Energetic freshmen fill Lamkin Gym during Playfair, an ice-breaker at Freshman Orientation. The University welcomed 1,405 freshmen in August. Photo by Sarah Frerking High demand for textbooks led Ran- dy Higgins and Paul Wingert to share a psy- chology text. Unexpectedly high enroUment caught the University off-guard, and dou- bling up to study became a reality in many courses. Photo by Mark Strecker Even in large lecture rooms, empty seats were rarities. Many general education courses exceeded their maximum enrollment figures. Photo by Mark Strecker Students can find parking spaces, but they aren ' t always in convenient places. Some who lived across campus used the Phil- lips Hall lot. Photo by Mark Strecker l6 Overcrowding

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Weathering a long, hot summer Scorching season leaves Maryville high and dry Students thought, ' I don ' t need to save water. Everyone else But it was every- body ' s problem. by Cara Moore Traditional rain fell every Homecoming, and showers dampened home football games and Graduation. But when the ground cracked open, ponds dried up, and dying crops thirsted for rain, it didn ' t come. When temperatures remained in the 100s for days and heat- related deaths were an everyday occurrance, it still didn ' t come. And when Maryville needed rain most after entering Phase II of the city ' s plan for water conservation, it still didn ' t come. Even though the drought hit regions across the United States, the Midwest suffered more than most areas. ... I Northwest Missouri was one of the hardest hit strips nation- Katy M atO l wide, ' ■ chuck Wilson, agriculture major, said . ' ' Area farmers who normaUy produced 140 to 160 bushels of corn probably only yield- ed about 60 bushels this year. For farmers who were already strug- ghng, the drought broke their backs. ' ' Although moisture was all that could really help farmers, other assistance was available. Twenty-four-hour hotlines were set up in Missouri for farmers who needed to buy or sell hay, and special license permits were granted to allow emergency feed transport- ers on state highways. Various service organizations helped make the heat more bear- able by donating fans to people without air conditioning. Air- conditioned churches and businesses also joined in the effort by extending their hours to accommodate local residents. In Maryville, problems were compounded. The water level in the 30-acre reservoir, which drew from the 102 River, continued to drop several inches each day. Dave Gieseke, director of news and information and a member of the University ' s Water Conservation Advisory Group, said each inch of water in the reservoir was the equivalent of nine million gallons. On Aug. 17, Phase II of the ci ty ' s water conservation plan went into effect. Students were urged to limit showers to three minutes and wash laundry only once a week. Admitting they were well informed about the water shortage, students still responded differ- ently to the problem. They weren ' t paying attention to the seriousness of the problem, Katy Matol said. Students thought, ' I don ' t need to save water. Everyone else will. ' But it was everybody ' s problem. Students became anxious when rumors circulated that the University would close if Maryville reached Phase V. The campus air conditioning system was the only thing actually shut down to conserve water, however. If tradition had held, Maryville would have had rain for Homecoming, but two weeks before the event, rains moved the city back to Phase I. Summer officially ended two days before Homecoming, and for once students ' Homecoming fantasies came true. The day was warm, sunny and dry. i 18 Drought