Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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The Quad became a haven for both the young and old during those sticky muggy afternoons when it was just too hot to be indoors. A heatwave during July kept temperatures around 100° for over a week--photo by William E. Vance

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S ummer ‘Sile ct was occasionally broken though as - a he m idl cheerleaders and journalism students came to Ball State to at- tend workshops. Cheerleaders, mostly from Indiana high schools, could be heard practicing their cheers from very early inthe morn- ing untillate afternoon. Yearbook and newspaper staffs from various high schools practic- ed writing stories, takin and ae layouts. June for their two dave. on how to bea See around campu meone in an SO

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OO NO a oy S urviving the Longest Haul by Sue Miller Throughout the summer months the streets and buildings of Ball State waited, strangely empty. Summer school students and faculty were present and carrying on the normal university routine, but some element seemed to be missing. At last the day came and the echoing quiet of the idle summer was shattered with the rush and fan- fare of the return of some 17,000 students. They came piling into campus in overloaded cars to squeeze themselves and their belongings into their various residences for the begining of a new school year. It was this hurrying, tightly packed atmosphere that the University was missing over the summer sessions, the essence of contemporary college life, and never is it more apparent than during those first few days of moving in. September 7 was the red letter day, when residence halls opened for the incoming freshmen. Starting with a trickle of hardy, early morning arrivals, the stream of freshmen and early returning upperclassmen became torrential as the day pro- gressed. Vehicles in every shape and size, loaded to capacity with the essentials of college life, formed lines of traffic which snaked down the streets and snarled around the residence halls. Those who were lucky, managed to find parking places near the hall entrances from which to unload. The less fortunate, however, were forced to find what they could on the furthest fringes of the parking lots and steel themselves for the longest mile between car and room. With the help of mom and dad and an occasional brother, sister, or and friend, the students tackled the job of hauling an impressive ‘assortment of stereos, albums, popcorn pop- pers, plants, crates, posters, and other college paraphernalia into one tiny, two-person dorm room. The most frequent comments heard were “Where did you get all this stuff?” and “Will it all fit?” Many a residence hall occupant, unless lucky enough to rate a first floor room, spent a few exhausting hours hefting suitcases up flights of stairs or zooming up and down packed elevators as they shifted their possessions from car to room. Many objects which before simply couldn’t be left at home came very close to being abandoned along the way as the movers became increasingly disenchanted with moving. In spite of the crowds and hustle, moving-in day ran smoothly for most, thanks to the thorough preparations of the hall directors staffs. Wilson Hall San- dy Cassleman said, “Everything ran really smoothly because the hall council came early and had everything already set up.” The council incorporated a popular western theme into the hall’s opening, and the hall sported decorations for a Wilson Western Hoedown for a welcoming touch. At last the final box and shopping bag were deposited in the room, and except for putting it all away, mov- ing in was complete. Almost. Moms and dads departed reluctantly, han- ding out last minute advice, em- phasizing warnings of the pitfalls of college, and giving the universal plea, “Please write!” For many of the freshmen this marked the first time that they were on their own and in that unique at- mosphere called college. Initially this was an intimidating thought. There were all sorts of people to meet and many, many things to learn - both in and out of class. Help was just around the corner though, around several corners to be exact, as many different groups some, moving in was a family and everyone that was able ea helping hand. Ruth Ann, ephen and Joe Acker joined in e task of relocating Mary Acker in- her residence hall. --photo by lliam E. Vance