Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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XX Ns' 5' .mt front of his New York apartment building, and the heir to the British throne finally ended his reign as the world's most eligible bachelor. ln Auburn, meanwhile, death took some of our greats: Shug jordan, Katherine Cater and Wilbur Hutsell. We got a new football coach, several new top administra- tion officials and a new eagle mascot. Q As events came to a close, a sense of renewed optimism seemed in the air in Auburn, as well as in the rest of the nation. Two administrations were full into their work, and we felt with them that although the task be- fore each was awesome, the inner fortitude of those known to the world as Americans would some- how rise to the occasion. The future seems brighter for the 19805 than it has been in a long time. Times are changing and spirit is on the riseQ - Steve Farish z-. I

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HIT THE BCCK Studying. A major pastime at Au- burn. You can see students diligently examining different subjects of either their own choice or their advisors' almost anywhere you go. The increasingly competitive job market is reflected in a more serious classroom atmosphere than was found in the late 60's and early 70's as students have rediscovered the need for a respectable C-.P.A. The carefree attitude is gone. Auburn is one of the few schools left where you can gain a degree that will be respected in the job race at a relatively low cost. The school attracts a large number of dedicated students with its engineering, vet- erinary, and architecture schools. Quality education is available to those who are willing to spend long hours at the library, Haley Center lounge, Biggin Hall, or the Eagle's Nest. The students' desire for study areas was vividly demonstrated by the protest raised when the new administration attempted to shorten library hours. Obviously, study time held high priority with many students. Take a drive around campus around 8 in the evening. Through the windows you can see students at terminals twhat a fitting namel at the computer center. At Biggin Hall, Art students sit hunched over various projects all hours of the day and night. Finding a seat at the li- brary can be difficult. Greater emphasis is being placed on academics as funds grow tighter. Sometimes the threat of unavailibil- ity brings with it a stronger sense of appreciation? - Echo Montgomery 28