Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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r v We are able to enjoy the rights that were brought about by our ancestors ' determination for liberty. The freedoms to read the paper, attend political meetings, vote and express public will, are possible to exercise. But is Amer- ica today, how many citizens would take Patrick Henry ' s stand on Give me liberty or give me death? The apathy in 75 will be remembered.

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Man failed to hoed the cry of ecology in 1975 — is that how we ' ll be remembered? America conquers space and rises from the ashes of political ruins — but ignores the basic ' need for preservation of natural resources. Ecology is a principle — but practiced only when convenient. The White Barn on campus was demolished due to the cost of salvaging the building. Much good and precious lumber was needlessly destroyed. On the other hand, many col- lege offices had to run air conditioners or open windows in winter to keep the temperature at a reasonable level. Motorists wasted precious gas in only going as fast as everyone else was. Conserving became a reality every- one faced. But in Western Kansas, world situations occasionally went unnoticed because they didn ' t always affect us directly. Locally, the traditions, ways of life and self-cen-