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

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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

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■■-x t Redefining wrapped around buildings as students waited for tickets and again for admittance to the regionally televised event. Head football coach Jim Dickey ' s innovative red-shirting program lured the attention of the sports world as he transformed the Wildcats into a winning team. The redefining process was further influenced by the economy. The university had to deal with state budget cuts while students had to face federal loan and grant cutbacks. At the Lan- don Lecture, President Reagan compared the government ' s . budget trimming to a girl ' s vir- tue explaining that we have to learn to say no. Students had to say no to many things that may have previously been taken for granted. Government and state budget cuts affected more than just stu- dent loans. These cuts affected the quality of education as well. Some instructors were lured away from teaching positions by offers of heftier salaries from the private sector. ► Despite a troubled economy, Aggieville drinking establishments expanded. Avalon, a new private club featuring live bands, opened in the fall. i. 4 opening