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Watermelon Bust is the initial gathering of partiers for the first big bust of the academic social season. The elation expressed by this woman is indicative of the festivities which drew huge crowds on the Delta Tau Delta lawn each year. --photo by William E. Vance
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ttling loso was a year of change. In many ways it was very unsettling. But at Ball State students spent their time settling into different activities and interests while the world outside experienced changes in power, cold war and invasions. Students settled into the familiar traditions in- cluding Watermelon Bust, Homecoming and Bike-a- thon. They packed Emens Auditorium for the Kenny Loggins and Pablo Cruise concerts. At the theatre they saw “The Miracle Worker” and “Jesus Christ Stuperstar.” And they were touched by the words of Josh McDowell in his three day series of talks. Their fashions took on a new look in 1980. The look of the 40’s became a trend as ties and lapels narrowed and dresses began to resemble those up in Grandma’s attic. The “preppy” look was on a new wave of popularity, with casual designer clothes stocking the shops. More than ever the Western look was in and cowboy clothes packed college closets. Cowboy music also became popular among students as Kenny Rogers, Waylon and Willie and the Charlie Daniels Band became favorites. Disco was rapidly los- 12 Student Life Into Student Life ing its footing, and the “new wave” made quite a splash for some. Many students joined in a surge of nationalism that swept the country and showed their patriotism in a variety of ways.Some displayed the American flag or joined in protests in honor of the American hostages in Iran. Others put signs in dorm windows which read “Free the Hostages,” and still others put up signs which were not so mild. They watched the Olympics, cheer- ing for Eric Heiden who won five gold medals for the U.S.A. And they watched hopefully as the hockey team defeated the undefeatable Russians, and went on to win a gold medal. In many ways it was a year of turmoil for the students, but they adjusted and settled into the world of Ball State. --by Gina Linville Not all babies drink milk. This big baby, for instance, gets his refreshment from hops and barley. He was just one of the zanies on hand for the Sigma Chi Derby Days Week. --photo by Lori Beck
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14 Summer Tranquility and Turmoil Single rooms in LaFollette complex plus a la carte food service plus 90-minute classes plus shorter library hours could only equal one thing--the start of another summer on the Ball State campus. Cutting the normal ‘school year enrollment by almost two-thirds, only 6,321 students attended the first, five-week summer session. Because most of those attending were off- campus students or commuters, Ball State resembled a ghost town more than a university.: Numbers dropped even lower during the second session, with only 4,952 students attending classes. The total enrollment for the 10-week summer session was 11,273--a considerable difference from the regular school year. With less than 700 people contracted for on-campus residency, students had to learn a whole new routine. No longer could residents depend on the guys down the hall for a Friday night party. Studying replaced all other forms of entertainment as the number one concern. With classes crammed into a five-week period, students almost needed a computer programmed brain and a course:in Evelyn Wood’s Reading Dynamics to finish the session with halfway decent grades. Summer studiers discovered that moving twice as fast in classes helped alleviate some of the boredom that resulted from having fewer people on campus. Because of the reduction in numbers, students turned more to mechanical means for their entertainment than to each other. Walking through the near-deserted LaFollette halls, one could hear the music of Q95 banishing boredom. Stereo volume was several decibels lower than during the regular school year, however. Theater going was also a main source of amusement. Rocky came back to reclaim his title, and “Alien” broke box office records across the country. In August a new film was released that Ball State students could really relate to, even though its setting was at rival Indiana University in Bloomington. “Breaking Away” captured the intensity of the college-age years, and remained a favorite with both students and parents long into fall. During the long summer days, studying for classes took on the leisurely atmosphere. It was no longer so difficult to find a quiet spot to work in, and over 6,000 students took advantage of the peacefulness during summer school. --photo by Robert Benignus At times the campus seemed deserted, like a ghost town. No longer could students depend on doing things with thousands of friends. Recreation became more personal, like jogging around the empty track. --photo by William E. Vance
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