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

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PURPLE REIGN Some students became discouraged as they applied to register to vote through the Associated Students of Kansas, and ASK was not able to get the applications in on time. Officials from the organization found themselves making last-minute phone calls to inform students of their need to go to one of the 18 Manhattan voter registration places to complete registration. However, some students were not contacted and, therefore, were not able to vote. Despite this problem, K-State students and Kansas voters in general par- ticipated in the fall elections in record numbers. Students were heard elsewhere on campus as radio- TV majors formed an organization, Concerned Students, and demonstrated their need for money and up-to-date equipment. Getting away from the serious side of college life, students sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the thrilling sounds of Maynard Ferguson ' s jazz concert. Rock group Chicago, a favorite of K-State students, returned for its fourth concert in Ahearn Field House to play to a Parents ' Day weekend audience of nearly 7,000. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger answers students ' questions following his Sept. 27 Landon Lecture speech on real arms reduction. (Photo by John Sleezer).

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PURPLE REIGN Following Weinberger ' s visit, Reagan and his staff prepared for another four years in office carrying the electoral votes in 49 of the 50 states. Democratic Walter Mondale carried 41 percent of the popular vote. Mondale remained in the battle for the presidency as he was declared the winner of the campaign ' s first presidential debate in Louisville, Ky. Officials and viewers declared the second debate in Kansas City, Mo., a tie, or perhaps a slight win for President Reagan. But in the end, Reagan won the popular vote by a landslide. History was made when Mondale chose vice presidential running mate Geraldine Ferraro who became the first woman to run on a major party presidential ticket. Political history was made as the Rev. Jesse Jackson completed a strong finish in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination — the first black American to have done so well. Chicago band member, Walt Parazaider, plays the flute during one of the band ' s hit singles, Color My World. The concert was held Nov . 2 for Parents ' Day weekend. (Photo by Rob Clark Jr.).

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Standing in front of the chalkboard he used to illustrate his Landon Lecture speech Nov. 2, Savaladoran President president Jose Napoleon Duarte responds to the audience ' s applause. (Photo by Chris Stewart). —