Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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As anticipated relaxation, Unionizing with friends between classes or during study breaks is welcome relief for students. Styles for coeds range from the traditional look to modern ensembles as long hair again returns to popularity in 1966. Students pause before entering the basement of Farrell library to share campus experiences or perhaps discuss career plans. 17

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Motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy weekend rides on Manhattan streets and Riley county roads, especially those leading to Tuttle Creek. Many students use the gas saving vehicles, which have shown a gain in popularity, as transportation to campus. University life continues amidst tension, routine Starting with a cup of coffee in the morning, a student ' s day is 24 hours of tension. It is the 1:30 class that runs for an hour and a half to eliminate a Saturday class or the 30 precious minutes extended to freshmen women for closing hours. Routine envelops the students who rush to catch the bus leaving each half hour while others stay in the library to finish a research pa- per or to read an assigned book. Afterwards, it is back to the living group with its set time for meals. Then comes a publication deadline, a de- sign to be completed, fatigue and finally sleep. 16 Many men still participate in the once mandatory ROTC pro- gram although the governor approved a bill abolishing it.

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Photo by Don Richards Freshmen and transfer students in Memorial Stadium listen to President James A. McCain as he welcomes them to K-State. 18 Dean E. M. Gerritz explains the use of the class close out board to students during registration and works with advisers. Lines are long, and checks are plentiful as students purchase textbooks for the coming semester from Aggieville merchants.