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

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12 introduction

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What about K-State? Cowboys, Jesus freaks, farmer jocks, home economics majors looking for husbands are there any bona fide originals in existence? Undoubtedly, the original free-spirit was caught in a deluge of pseudo-grubby types, wearing mass-produced army surplus. As well, the first sincere devoutee shouted praises only to hear a resounding echo from the thundering Bible-tote rs behind. Their u- nique invention was copied unmercifully to the point of monotony or commonplace. But it is important that some people once relied on their own resources not another ' s manufactured identity. introduction 1 1

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And what of an identity? Labels are tagged to the merchandise at K-State as fast as in any media. Everyone from southeast Kansas is a hick something a kid from Kansas City is above, or not aware of. Typical? Perhaps only to those comfortable with prefabricated molds, and those with the need to shape oth- ers into such. But if one wants to stray seek another level then confidence in one ' s self helps. Maybe the new level cannot be justified by others, but then they aren ' t living it. Self-reliance. If it ' s there, then no pre- imposed caste can set binding limitations. Why shouldn ' t a Kansas City student fi nd cowboy boots and a down-filled vest a good fit? introduction 13