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

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Redefining Library hours were cut to save money, numerous phones were remov- ed from departments and student jobs were harder to find — all as the cost of education increased. These changes, coupled with such things as unemployment topping 10 percent, caused many students to approach their education with a new seriousness. The typical pattern of the four-year student is becoming the exception rather than the rule and the assurance of a guaranteed job after graduation is rapidly fading. The lines for interview sign-ups were moved from outside Holtz Hall to inside Seaton Hall, and the competition for jobs was evident as the lines started forming as early as 10 p.m. the previous night for a 7 a.m. sign-up. The struggle for the American dream grew increasingly more dif- ficult and the university as a whole had to cope with the changes. Redefining meant re-evaluation and change, whether good or bad, and the 1983 Royal Purple attemp- ted to capture the effect of this pro- cess at K-State. During the year, campus construction was evi- dent in many areas. A major addition was made to the College of Engineering with the building of Durland Phase II. opcning 7

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Student Life After-class and over-the-weekend events are what truly make up student life. Most students are familiar with the endless procrastination and caffeine-aided all-nighters, of the many beers in Aggieville and rowdy football games. These memories are laced with others of thoughtful walks through campus and late-night Vista runs. Those are the things that will never change, but yet, uncontrollable outside in- fluence caused some students to redefine their everyday life. With loan and grant cutbacks, more students found themselves working to supplement their income. While the whole nation ex- perienced an economic crunch the job outlook for graduates dim- med and competition ranged from grade point averages to who could be first in line for interview sign-up. Some things the economy could not affect. With the promise of a winning football team, student ticket sales increased. Aggieville seemed to prosper as new clubs were added, but midweek and TGIF specials were substituted by many who couldn ' t afford the weekend prices. Even with all the changes, life at K-State remained rich with memories characteristic to college life but unique to the individual. glimpses Presidential visit ..10 President Reagan gives 58th Landon Lecture KU-K-State partying .. 18 A night game didn ' t stop students from having a good time McCain ..62 Highlights of major performances in McCain Auditorium Parking problems .. 66 Finding that elusive parking spot became more difficult Jeff Taylor Inspired by a Wildcat touchdown, Lesa Showalter, junior in journalism and mass communications, cheers the team on during the game against Oklahoma State University. The ' Cats lost the Parents Day game, 24-16. With hands raised in anticipation of a Idckoff students show their support for the football team. Support was further shown through increased game attendance. Redefining student life 9