College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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JUST COMPLETED, the library wan a loom ing sight without foliage to hide it» itarkneu. Then Now Contrast and compare, then and now. The realm of change wh not limited to students on this cam pus or elsewhere. Not only did William and Mary realize a reversing trend, the community reminded us of it constantly. A crackdown on alcohol consumption regulations on campus was felt by almost everyone, especial- ly freshmen under 18. Virginia ' s traditional conservatism was reflected in a mock gubernatorial election on campus won by Republican, John Dalton. Nationally, a less than liberal at- titude could be sensed especially in relation to foreign policy. President Carter faced stiff opposition toward his Panama Canal turnover treaty. Even the arts mirrored a mellowing of tastes. Acid rock was not at the top of the charts; rather, individual ar- tists were more popular. Science fic- tion made a strong reappearance in both literature and on the movie

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