Florida State University - Renegade / Tally Ho Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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Ready Adapting to A New Decade f s the nineties fell quickly upon the University, challenges, choices and problems faced students. Across the nation growing concern was channeled toward contraversial issues such as abortion, gun control, homosexuality and the spread of AIDS. The AIDS epidemic became a major concern as the search for a cure con- tinued around the world. Homosexu- ality was publicized more as the gay fraternity emerged on campus. The is- sue of gun control was finally being recognized. The legislature ruled that parents would be held liable when weapons were left within reach of young children. Abortion was most definitely the top debate for contro- versy. One single decision concerning this issue would have a most drastic effect on the entire nation, making it the issue of the nineties. Florida was the first to hold a special session in regard to this issue, and University students chose to voice their opinions. Pro-choice and Pro-life marchers rallied in front of the Capitol building on North Monroe. They expressed their beliefs through signs, slogans and chants. The University faced many new chal- lenges through the student population in- crease as well as the growth in academic programs and services offered. A tuition increase based upon the number and quality of programs and activities avail- able to students was one such indication of the University ' s expansion over other schools in the state university system. The University of Florida was the only other school affected by the recent tuition hike. The second indication of growth developed through the influx of freshman applicants. The increased number of transfer ap- plication combined with new students made requirements even more competitive. The University was forced to turn thousands away or to offer the summer enrollment program prior to fall registration. (Continued on page 5) Traffic on Woodward avenue seemed to increase between 10am and 3pm as students searched endlessly for a parking space. Mark Weidler Students expressed their opinions about the abortion issue as they rallied in front of the Capitol building. Robin Douglas Ready or Not

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— Ready Students Make the Changes problem carried over from the eighties was the lack of parking. An attempt was made to help elevate some congestion when freshman lost on campus parking privileges between 8am and 2pm, Monday through Friday. Those with less than thirty hours found themselves moving their vehicles from residence hall parking lots to those surrounding Doak Campbell Stadium. Construction across campus and around town was felt by everyone in one way or another. As the road running around the Wescott building was closed first temporarily and then permanently, students and faculty were forced to take a new route. Temporary road closures like that of Ocala Road seemed almost a typical adjustment for Tallahassee drivers. A sales tax increase from 6% to 7% funded the construction of the city ' s roads. The widening of roads was necessary to relieve U traffic congestion due in part by the population increase. Residence halls were becom- ing better equipped for modern conviences as cable television was introduced into the dormi- tories. Air conditioning was the . —. . . . - i. next objective for residents living in Gilchrist, Jennie Murphee, Reynolds and Smith Halls. As MGM Studios and Universal Chief Osceola made his final a Studios opened in Orlando, the the Memphis state 9 ame befon film industry made the challenge to educate interested students. The University took on the responsibility in opening the first Film School on the east coast. Acceptance was given to a select few and only after an audition. Ready or Not, .the nineties had arrived and University students were preparing to conquer the changes it brought. Though there were choices, problems and challenges to be faced in the future, the University ' s standards exemplified the excellence it would take to survive yet another decade of modernization. — Pamela Lloyd Chief Osceola made his final appearance with Renegade during the Memphis State game before he was retired. Mark Weidler Ready or Not