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

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Toilet paper and oranges flew over the stands at the KU-K-State football game when the fans showed their enthusiasm for the Wildcats during their first win against their Kansas rival in four years. John Sleezer Goalposts made their way from the stadium down through the streets of Aggieville as fans celebrated the ' Cats victory. Pre-game celebrating is evident as Lesa Showalter, sophomore in radio-television, and Lindy Coman, sophomore in pre-veterinary medicine, give their support to the Wildcats at the KU-K-State game. K-State — KU partying 21

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It onli; comes once every two years THANK GOODNESS It wasn ' t your ordinary Saturday night. How many people would call watching a winning Wildcat football team smear the University of Kansas Jayhawks before a record- breaking crowd of 45,500, at 7p.m. under the lights and in front of a na- tional television audience, ordinary? Obviously, not too many. But amidst the array of newness and excitement emerged one ordinary and unchanged occurrence that is as tradi- tional as the football game itself... the PARTYING! While most students kept it under control, some got a carried away and were not the most pleasant hosts to the visiting KU fans. The intensity exerted in playing the game was easily equaled by the intensity of the joyous drinkers as they first filled the stands and later filled the streets to celebrate the distinction of bearing the title of Wheat State Champs. Many began their celebrating early — some on Saturday afternoon, others on Friday evening. But whenever, it was apparent that the vast majority of the student section at the game had either been celebrating, were celebrating or plans were seriously in order to celebrate later. To put it bluntly, most everyone was slightly juiced-up, which helped juice- up the Wildcats as they defeated the ' Hawks 36-7. Never did the action sub- side as fans were either waving at the cameras, passing up fans, trying to make their way to the bathroom or wat- ching some of the more drunk bystanders) who possibly turned out to be good friends. Oh, yes, they were watching the game, too. Although most students experienced an evening free from problems, some disturbing situations did arise. During the ballgame some overly happy fans threw objects at the KU band, injuring fellow spectators and damaging musical equipment. Later, a KU band member was harassed and required hospital at- tention for her injury. These events prompted immediate response the following Monday in the University Daily Kansan, KU ' s student newspaper. The Collegian reprinted a story carried in the UDK concerning the conduct displayed at the game as a guest column on Thursday. Abusive Kansas State fans ran ram- pant during Saturday ' s football game, hitting the KU Marching Band with gar- bage, waylaying three band members and stealing band equipment, according to KU students and faculty members, the article stated. Not only did these incidents anger many KU fans, but numerous letters, written by K-State students, were receiv- ed by the Collegian expressing their em- barrassment concerning the actions of some students. However, not all of the comments were negative concerning the K-State crowd. A letter to the editor appeared in the Collegian complimenting the fans on their support. On behalf of the Department of In- tercollegiate Athletics, I would like to say ' thank you ' to the K-State student body for its excellent support of the football program last Saturday night and all season long. The pride that was exhibited contributed greatly to the vic- tory and helped showcase Kansas State at its best to a national television au- dience, wrote Dick Towers, director of athletics. Probably just in time to avoid more confrontations, the final gun sounded and the taste of victory was not enough for the hungry Wildcat fans... they need- ed the taste of beer. Wisely, the main streets that run through Aggieville were blocked off, allowing more elbow room to raise that silver can to parched lips. The streets were transformed into bars under the stars as the many local taverns found it difficult to handle the surplus of excited and thirsty fans. Adding to the excitement was the ar- rival of the victory goal posts. They were swarmed after the game by jubilant fans and carried from the stadium to Aggieville to rub salt in the wounds of the many KU fans and to remind the Wildcats of their much longed-for vic- tory. But slowly, the night turned into dawn, the dust cleared and a few lost people staggered someplace to sleep. Left amidst the trash and the goalposts re- mained Aggieville, perhaps glad that this out-of-the-ordinary night had finally come to an end. — by Steve Onken

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Trees hide behind campaign posters as students go to VOTE The campus trees were once again plastered with campaign posters as 133 students com- peted for the positions of student body president, board of student publications and student senate. Six students were on the ballot for student body president and completed several weeks of campaigning before the Feb. 9 election date. The presidential candidates made visitations to various organizations and living groups on campus. This enabled students to hear the office-seeker in per- son and to ask questions. Also, forums were presented by Union Programming Council ' s Issues and Answers committee in the Union courtyard and in Good- now, Marlatt and Putnam Halls. Each of the candidates were allowed to spend a maximum of $684 on their campaigns. This money was used for Collegian advertising, posters and other materials. The campaign lid was closely scrutinized by the Elections Committee as the candidates were required to turn in four seperate reports and receipts itemizing the expenditures. This was the second year that cam- paign lids limited the amount of money a candidate could spend. This was en- forced to include personal contributions and all other fundraising. The six candidates, each with views on the issues of Lab Fees, Holton Hall and Sports Club funding brought students to the polls for student body president elections. The results of the general election were like a repeat of the previous year ' s — yet the end result was decidedly dif- ferent. In the previous year, the front- runner in the first election was not the victor in the run-off. Receiving top votes but not a majority were Jerry Katlin, senior in management and accounting, with 993 and Mike Gib- son, junior in pre-law, with 553. Students cast 3,541 ballots, an increase of 547 more than last year. Because of last year, I was concerned about the run-off realizing that my sup- porters might not get out and vote again. It ' s hard to encourage people to vote when they see that you led in the first election, Katlin said. Gibson and Katlin went into a run-off election with an additional $171 limit for further campaign expenditures. The elec- tion was held the following week. Katlin, against the establishment of lab fees, in favor of the renovation of Holton Hall and in favor of setting up a Sports Club Council to oversee funding of Sports Clubs, won the run-off elec- tion. I feel like we ran a good campaign. Everyone I worked with was encourag- ing and supportive. There were times that I thought it would never end. However, as I look back, the time went very fast, as I ' m sure the upcoming year will, Katlin said. Voter turnout for the election was very good compared to years before, according to Diane Murphy, chair- woman of the Elections Committee and left Taylor As the snow falls the posters go up on the campus trees. Jeff Gates, junior in finance and Mike Widrig, sophomore in business administration, begin a week of campaigning by placing their posters on an available tree outside the Union. junior in radio and television, even though the voting areas were narrowed down to the Union and the Veterinary Complex. The increase may have been due to a greater convenience of only the Student ID being required to vote as compared to needing both ID and fee card needed in previous years, according to Murphy. After an unsuccessful bid for the presidency last year, the dual can- didates, Dick and Steve, attempted to run again. This time they discarded the idea of a write-in campaign and tried to get on the ballot as serious candidates. On the Monday a week and a half before the general election, Dick Bergen, junior in art and Steve Eller, sophomore in business administration and were notified by the Elections Committee that they, in being a dual candidacy, could not be on the ballot. They appealed to Student Tribunal, but Tribunal upheld the committee ' s decision. Further complications plagued the election of College of Education student senators. During the first two hours the polls were open, students were directed 22 campus elections