Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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Wooden planks and boards graced the entire construction site. When fin- ished, the building will provide defi- nition for thede'oelopinglibrary quad- rangle. The plan A Vision takes shape A mention of The Master Plan at Indiana State University would more often than not elicit rolling eyes and complaints from students, but the long range benefits far out- weighed the short term costs. The purpose of the Master plan was not, contrary to popular belief, to destroy parking and tear up the earth. By its completion, the Master Plan would provide effecient acco- modations for University programs, and buildings to meet students' needs in and out of the classroom. Unadaptable our outdated build- ings were to be demolished. Yet, buildings weren't the only things tobe transformed. The Master Plan sought to improve the physical atmosphere and quality of campus life. By reducing traffic inside the campus, and strengthening the line of physical integrity, there will be a stronger sense of campus culture and community. To achieve these goals, several phases had to be completed. Seven buildings were slated for demoli- tion: the Classroom Building, Jami- son Hall, Parsons Hall, Reeve Hall, Tirey Memorial Union South, Tirey Memorial Union West, and Walden Design Studio. However, destruction wasn't the entire story. Five buildings were to be built, but not necessarily where the old ones stood. One of the largest projects of the master plan was the Hulman Me- morial Student Union. The new union, with construction scheduled tcontinued on page 14h By spring 1989, the walls and roof of the new academic building began to take shape. This skeletal shell pro- vided students with a glance into ISU's future. Cement blocksform the foundation of the Root Building. Once completed this building will consolidate the College of Arts and Sciences under one roof.

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Former SGA President Craig Tornquist performs a comedy act during homecoming week. The Post victory hugs were commonplace popular Carmel, Ind, comedian for the Aplha Phis. The Alpha Phis also openedforlay Leno in a 1988 outmced the Ch! OS for their trike show at Purdue University. championship. Sycamore cheerleaders complete a Shake,Rattleand Roll 'em Overseroed routine during the Homecoming at the titlefor this musicalfloat. game. Sycamore fans saw their team emerge with a Homecoming victory. Homecomin

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Sparks fly as a welder completes his task. Welders were only one of many types of workers employed under the Master Plan.