Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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Q . i in: , 14, W XJ V AEK .Xt x 1 x was a cold, bright Homecoming day in sunny Mc.fXnclrcw uncl the :ked stands roared approval until 21 single point brought clcll-at. ithern is a place to study, a place to play. There is a place here every one with the will to gain from learning. -iaanw- Usually the hub of campus activity, the University Center, visit-ed late at night or after classes are over for the day, is serene and still.

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and It of Me . And all of this was Southern, 1965. It was a year of many changes and many contrasts. There was the suc- cess of the Saluki basketball team which placed second in the nation among small colleges. There were dis- appointments, too. The football team was demolished as it was able to struggle to only two victories in ten starts. And the Homecoming stage show sadly lacked the presence of Allan Sherman. Then there were some things which just happened. President Morris was given a gold plated mouse cage. The APO bonfire was ruled a fire hazard by the city commissioner so a little one was built. The health service expanded its facilities in answer to student complaints, and the social fraternities started a voluntary blood bank. The Peace Corps began a training program on campus. And once again fees were raised, this time by 3515. In the wake of phenomenal growth Southern has been criticized for lacking tradition. But perhaps this is to current students, beneht as they participate in setting tradition at SIU. For what is done today she will be re- membered tomorrow and this is no small responsibility. Amid the pressures of grades dates a d t d -' f V . - essential whether alone, on a walk or iln thelrriliddlginfcar dilbfiivflgln is 1 . W J' H Sometimes, like standing in front of n bonlirc. thoughts will come quickly and pcoplc tal-:C stock of themselves in the whirl of activity.

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