Bismarck State College - Markota Yearbook (Bismarck, ND)

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Debates: Jimmy vs. Gerry Jimmy Carter makes numerous campaign promices on national TV. President Ford retaliates by defending his record. Is there any other way to read Playboy's Jimmy Carter interview? Students packed into the Stu- dent Union lounge to watch the historical presidential election debates on national television in October. The major issues dis- cussed by President Ford and Jimmy Carter were foriegn af- fairs, domestic issues and miscellaneous topics. Before the election, Carter made a self- admitted political blunder by granting Playboy an interview. Jimmy Carter campaigning in Bismarck. 14

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A fad that went out of style—studying. from HASH jeans to bibs Goucho pants attracted attention as a fresh fashion. Many fashions appeared on campus this year. Down-filled jackets were the going thing in 1977 when sub-zero temperatures set in. Bluejeans with embroidered designs on the pockets and cuffs were also popular. Even bib overalls made the scene with guys and girls alike. Probably the biggest fad was mmitating The Fonz, a television character from Happy Days.” A-a-a-a-a-a-y!

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The Student Union uses about four pounds of coffee daily. The nation experienced two flops during the school year. First was the rise of coffee prices. Downtown coffee shops raised their prices to 30 cents a cup, but Student Union prices faithfully remained 15 cents. Second, the government launched a mass innoculation against Swine Flu. which was dis- continued because of isolated cases of paralysis. Coffee prices doubled in less than two months. The Shot gun.” Karen Nelson was one of the hundreds of students innoculated at the Student Union.