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

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A generation defining itself through involvement At the university, our generation chose to show its diversity in several ways. Everyone had his or her own idea about their place within the university. Everywhere one looked on campus, he or she could find a student defining what made that individual different from the rest. For some, it was poetry readings on the Landis Green. Others took to defining themselves with the help of union activities. Daily students could be seen working on some form of art within the union art center. Pottery, abstract painting, and sculpturing classes were all offered for free to help students create the world in which they lived. Still others within our generation found that the best way to create their image was throught volun- teer work within the community. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and the Tallahassee Cold Night Shelter were two facets of the community that benefitted from the universities students. Coming from Latch Key Programs or one parent homes, many students chose to work with children. Through the greek system as well as individual programs many students volunteered at local elementary school and day care centers. Students tutored elementary and middle school children in all subjects and often gave the younger generation a role model. Sports was the defining tool for several students. Whether it was university athletics, club sports, or intramurals many students used sports to relax as well as stay in shape. Sporting events also created interesting places for our generation to spend its free time. Sports bars all over Tallahassee gave students a place to watch the Seminoles when the Tribe was on the road as well as a place to celebrate after a home victory. From Po ' Boys to Pot Belly ' , this generation knew where to go to find the fun, or they created a good me where ever they went. However, when free time ended and it was back to the books, this generation showed its talents with the classroom. Putting in long hours studying and in the lab our generation proved that it was ready to fill the gaps that the outside world had for them. Programs were designed to provide the best education in the medical field, while the university aquired the National High Magnetic Labratory to compete with other universities increased technology. Regardless of the situation, our generation found a place to express itself and show the diversity that defined our generation. ■ ■ ■.■ i ™ by emily d. yasurek Competition defines the lives of many Seminoles. Seminole swimmers competed regularly in swim meets bringing wins home to the Tribe. becomes 4 A Opening

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Vice President Al Gore addressed the public while in Tallahassee in October. Academics continuously rank the university among the best in the nation. 70 ' s children- our generation strives to find a style all its own How does one define a generation that grew up on MTV with the latest in technology at their fingers tips, and that technology always changing? Ours was a generation not easily defined. Perhaps the unifying factor within our generation was change as well as an acceptance to this change. It seemed as though our generation changed on a daily basis. As a group our generation has survived many eras and phases. The look has changed; attitudes have been altered. Nothing will ever be the same. As soon as something was labeled alternative, this group made it mainstream. Born during the 70 ' s in a time of extreme freedoms, parents dressed our generation as flower chil- dren or discofever dancers. Parents forced these children to wear tattered ti-dyed clothes or pea green, polyester leisure suits. Most of our generation grew up on the music of Sonny and Cher. Many could sing the words to I ' ve Got You Babe before they could say their ABCs. When we started dressing ourselves, originality and cutting edge were the keys. Everyone wanted to stand out in a crowd. Jelly shoes and parachute pants were the first crazes that were soon wore by everyone. On the tail end of the jellyshoe craze came the friendship bracelets. Social status was judged on the number of plastic braclets each had on his or her arm. With changes in technology ever present, children in our generation saw the evolution of home video games. It all started with the invention of the Atari as Pac-Man entered the home. Today many in our generation spend hours playing video games on a Sega or Super Nintendo systems designed to be more realistic. In striving to be original, our generation easily started trends that seemed to last forever. In no time at all, Madonna had all the female teen agers wearing undergarments on the outside of their clothes. Our generation soon established a concern for the environment. Recycling became an issue for the entire generation. Because of the reduce, reuse and recycle campaign, Florida recycled 40 percent of its paper. It was this new environment craze that revived a seemingly dead tradition. It was this generation who brought back Earth Day, a celebration and tribute to the earth and its beauty. --- by emily d. yasurek photo by Ayanna Luney Iternative Trends () 3

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