Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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A SLICZIE C EQEQEEFEEESESSSEE55525252225552252iisiiisiffiiaisisfsisif ife for CMU StudGHtS ffff wasn't just books, Studying and trips to Park Library- If was balafwing G Checkbook for me first time, taking ::3:5:3:3:3:3:3:35:3fgggzfzfzfzfzfzf:fzfrfzfgfzfzfryfg naps and trying to find a place to be alone--even for five minutes--in a crowded dorm. A slice of the population will remember partying at Homecoming, dancing all night to the tune of 532,000 at the Superdance, being slightly shocked at A Curate Shakespeare, confused at G. Gordon Liddy's lectures, or disappointed with concert selection. But slice off the events that the University had to offer and there was even a bigger chunk of what concerned students, and what didn't. President Reagan's budget cuts and the lowering of Ll.S. environmental protection IT I l I . I U gif lg rf L Q . ev-Y' Cl x , . ,x x I QM Q li fe sl an 'rf f X - Y 1' - N , 1 , l X N XUSX X V S ' A, , ' XA: YX0 X ,gif J V L 4 '- , , ,Alt 'X X 4- ll U I' f S A l-'JM L, Q Ml xl 'IM P4 X ul R00 i 'fd 1, LUX' 'li X XA . xfk' , .1-tl ,W A N - . ,, jk' NCQ' R9 Xxlhu i N ul' flu' - 0 , -'K ol L- l f . L. ' f V J ' V . N. , A X x ,N v 3 A LV-z, . AGS? LEXDCAA -rqxfdv NJA K 1- xi -4 gf- ,Irv xx! x ., T - UA 774' ,Q C' ,X K gm got' ,J l lj? ,X N 1 C-'x I , LQ: fi U ,fy 5 A M ,I fu' K ,YJ view H ,X H, CVC , ix XJ! Lin... QL A 2' 4 Qty VCU NX X, -if ZR II lf- V w X3k A 7m x Y fd 'Al I . V400 ,U S .X Duff J sf viii V' l ' V . It .5 . gfc j V A lf ,-I QQ X Jlvc-I' vvxik fx IV l ZLLNTA QXXVV N' -flzc W l A L, standards hardly raised eyebrows. Students were more concerned with how to pay for next semesters tuition. Apathy remained an unsolved problem on campus. Students found comfort in religion, drugs, alcohol, friends or lovers. And they adapted--to long hours, snoring roommates, sensible shoes and lack of privacy. Although CML! didn't look directly to Paris for the latest in fashion, there were still the campus tendsetters who helped set the pace with the shift from Upreppyi' to a more classic look in clothing design. The heroes in music shifted from urban cowboys to those with a street-wise punk image, like Bruce Springsteen and Pat Benatar. Time spent with non-academics was vital, the off-hours provided students with a learning experience not found in any textbook: life. Sludcn

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- Students face tfinol' days t was more than just a chance to put off studying for final exams: it was a party. CMLI said good-bye to the school year and hello to summer during the first weekend in May with three days of live music. special events and freebies. Not to mention non-stop partying. The weekend kicked off with Gentle Friday, a day known to students as their big chance to get free ice cream and hot dogs. But it was really so much more than that. Created in i967 by a CM Life editor. Gentle Friday was set aside as a day of peace in a turbulent time. It was a chance for protesters to set aside conflicts for 24 hours. Donations from the Mount Pleasant community kept it going at CMU in the more peaceful 19805. I see it as a day to just enjoy the campusff said Helen Gross, Midland IO Maqlesl weekend senior, displaying a common attitude that it was more a holiday to celebrate the end of the semester rather than a celebration of peace. Whatever the reason, students and community members enjoyed the events outside the University Center and Warriner Mall. There was a flea market, live music, volleyball, free drawings and plenty of ice cream. That spirit of celebration and the good weather carried over to Saturday for the sixth annual Mayfest. There was entertainment by the bandful, kegful, bottleful and carful. And there was really no reason for it, except that the last weekend of classes seemed like a good weekend to party. Besides, it was tradition--one students were more than happy to uphold. During a time filled with exam jitters and summer job apprehension for lack-of summer job worriesj Mayfest was a welcome idea. lt was a day to lay back, relax and down a beer, or six. When l think of Mayfest, l think of party, said Marty Lord, Houghton junior. lt's a chance to just let loose and relax. lt's a different atmosphere. There were a few changes: the event moved from its former location near town to a farmhouse next to the Isabella County Fairgrounds. What used to be a 150 keg affair became BYOB, but that didn't stop, or even slow people from having a great time. Local jazz and rock groups performed before a constantly changing audience, Thousands of people streamed in and out of the park all day. Music was provided by CMU's Studio 12 jazz band, Moonrise, Mercedes, Straight Ahead, The William Lewis Group, Johnny D 8 the Stains and local favorite The Weeds. continued on next page...