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

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m? Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506 Volume 74 Andy Nelson Set against a morning sky, Anderson Hall, which houses the main adminstra- tion, is a K-State landmark. Copyright©1983, Student Publications, Inc. Kansas State University opening 1

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A sellout crowd and a national television au- dience of 22 million watched as K-State defeated Stereotypes seem to fade as outside influences send K-State into a process of Redefining For years K-State students have entered and left the university, set ting a continuous pattern. But this year, more than ever, the stu dent and the university were redefining their roles. Al though the basic underlying pattern remained, providing strength and n ghyroXaJi me ' lrKSustadiurTemp security, significant changes occurred and the university took on a new lighting for the evening cost $50,000. definition. A look around was all that was needed to see the effect of redefini- tion on the campus ' outward ap- pearance. The contemporary look of Throckmorton and Bluemont halls contrasted with the surroun- ding traditional look of limestone. There was also the construction of Durland Phase II and the renova- tion of the interior of Farrell Library. All these changes were a part of meeting the student ' s grow- ing needs. The standard stereotype of K-State as silo tech changed as the public eye was focused on the campus during the year. The 58th Landon Lecture featured a presidential visit by Ronald Reagan, which provided a rare educational opportunity. Lines • — ' ► Silhouetted against the blaze from the annual Homecoming bonfire two yell leaders perform a stunt. The bonfire was moved from Friday to Thurs- day so the football players could attend. opening 3