Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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DURING a too@all tam ’ one, Delta Chi Exaternity” — member shows, his ride and spirit., =photo by obert Bridges Bowe

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PULLING TOGETHER Students made it through the crunch. They felt the budget cut-backs and financial aid cuts, but they hung on. They felt the cramps of a crowded campus, but because of the close quarters, they became close friends quicker. They were a part of the groups, the events, the activities, the sports. Through the seasons they watched some close games. The football team felt a crunch besides tackles when its hopes of a Conference Title were smash- ed. Basketball competition was also rough, but when the basket- ball team put the squeeze on its opponents, it actually got a touch of the Mid-American Conference honor. Basketball optimism and the first signs of spring made the monsoon-dreary campus liven up. Plans were made for spring break get-aways and during that finals week, hugs were abun- dant. The long winter of snow and Bangkok flu was just about over. When spring quarter finally came, the huddles, hugs, and handshakes were still abundant. Friendships were cemented. DURING the year people met, collected into groups and made friends in many different places, including the steps of Bracken Library. --photo by Terry Clark TRYING to avoid his oppo- nent, Jeff Williams makes his way down court. The Cardinal’s fast action earn- ed them their first MAC ti- tle and a bid in the NCAA tournament. --photo by F. A. Phillips, Jr.

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WRAPPING IT UP Relationships were begun, and even some promises for June weddings were made. The kind of friends that are never forgotten were found. In fact, the whole year was the kind that isn’t forgot- ten easily. Day by day, the students watched the close calls of a Univers- ty living through cut-backs, crowding changes, and controversy. They relied on friends, groups, and organizations to pull them through the tight spots and to share with them the good times. But through it all they clung on tightly. They made it through the year of the big squeeze. DESPITE a year of infla- 5 peers Renee tion, unemployment and area ee pron draft registration, students still smiled, partied and filled their weekends with good times. --photo by Tony DeCristofaro WAITING for their cue to run on the field, marching band members stand at attention. --photo by Terry Clark 11 The Big Squeeze OPENING