University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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——., unlight slowly penetrates the blanket of darkness envelop ing the campus, as alarm 5 clocks tell students it is time to rise and conquer another day of college life. a Reluctantly, most students roll out of bed beween 6 and 8 a.m. and spend roughly an hour getting ready for their first class. “I hate the mornings. It’s so hard to get up when you've stayed up most of the night studying,” said Michelle Reid, a Nampa sophomore. For those who have dilficulty rising, breakfast is a luxury. Early in the year, late risers discover that skipping breakfast allowed them an additional half hour precious sleep. For others, a good breakfast, a warm cup of coffee and a copy of the morning paper are prerequisites for a good day. Shortly after 8 am., a moving maze of people flow from the dorms and Greek houses. Although the university's first class is scheduled at 7:30, most students don't start academic life until 8:30. As enrollment continues to rise, however, 7:30 classes are slowly becoming a reality. “I usually schedule my first class at 10:30, but this semester I had no choice. I had to take 7:30 classes,” said Alicia Gallagher, a San Fran- cisco junior. On Tuesday and Thursday Gallagher kicks off the day with aerobics. On the remaining days, ust a typical day Surviving the daily routine from sunup to sundown Business Law 466 the schedule. “The professor is usually ‘up’ and wide-awake, but it takes awhile for his jokes (and the material) to sink in for me, she said. Early classes did allow students to finish their classes in the mor- nings however. “It was nice to have all of my classes out of the way before noon,” Gallagher said. Unlike Gallagher, not everyone finishes the day at the halfway point. Others have the second half of the day yet to begin, with labs and classes awaiting them after lunch. After making it through the mor- ning rush, the lunchtime crunch is continued tops Se Catching up. While enjoying a breakfast of cereal and coffee. Chris Ladwig looks over the mor- ning paper. The Lewiston Tribune is one of several newspapers popular on cam- pus. (photo by J. Yost) Study break. After a late night of heavy studying. senior Bob Leamer finally gave in and slept. Late nights are quite common. and many students find it difficult to make their early classes the next morning. (photo by H. Lentz) Average Day 19

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Walled in. Meg VanDyke researches her latest project. Students who regularly use the university library seldom are lacking for information. The library celebrated its 25th anniversary during the year. (photo by M. Touhey) Brushing up. Getting ready for classes is often done in ao hurry. Cindy Mai brushes her teeth in preparation to rush off to hor 8:30 class. Early-morning stares. This common aifliction strikes most students as they sit through their early morning classes. Jenny Epsten focuses on the lecturer while trying to remain alert enough to catch the important concepts. (photo by M. Touhey) 18 Average Day

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Typical day day | [ continued the next challenge. It can be felt literally, while standing in line at the various eating sites on campus, After curing the hunger pangs and possibly sneaking off to watch a soap opera or take a short nap, students spend the afternoons and evenings studying and working part-time. In every corner of the campus, from the reserve room of the library to the blue bucket at the SUB, devoted students bury their noses in textbooks. Recreational activities usually relieve the tension of studying. In late afternoon, many students par- intramural ticpate in games o} played tennis or racquetball with friends, Dinner provided a great time tc catch up on the latest gossip discuss the day, or just be witk someone special. Finally, at the end of the day students spend more time cram- ming tor tests, writing term papers or just taking it easy. On weekends parties dominate the nightlife in Moscow. The day ends with the knowledge that a warm, com- fortable bed is waiting, and that tomorrow is only a few hours away.L ——————— Getting the message. Working out. Explaining a new concept to a large class isn’t always easily accomplished. Professor Mike Brown carefully goes over the new material for his Physics 113 class. (photo by M. Touhey) 20 Average Day Cont. Exercising improves not only physical fit- ness but also mental health. Cindy House works her frustations out on the exercise bike in the women’s locker room. (photo by P. Jerome)