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

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others were happy to finally breathe clean air. As far as I ' m concerned, I will not use the Union as long as I ' m in school, said Sandy Hogwood, freshman in education. K-State ' s expansion in Salina provided yet another part to the collage. Salina added 795 to the total enrollment of the University and gave K-State a new dimension. Minorities stood up to be heard more than ever during and Ethnic Harmony Week. Stephen Moore, senior in philosophy, said about 350 participated in the October event. I think the biggest statement is that the University is dedicated to Racial and Ethnic Harmony Week for the long term, Moore said. National events set the stage for new voices to be heard. Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court justice nominee, was the focus of attention as he was not only scrutinized for his professional abilities, but also for the allegations brought against him by Anita Hill. After several days of nationally-televised hearings his was affirmed. All ears were turned toward Wichita ' s Operation Rescue as pro-life and pro-choice groups redefined themselves during the legal battles that ensued. Although sounds of change were heard throughout campus, the kept some traditional attitudes and events that set K-State apart. The many University voices in the collage and set the tone for a deafening tomorrow. J. C. DAVIS, SENIOR IN ARCHITECTURE WORKS ON THE face of the Jahnke Buddha at the annual sandcastle competition at Broken Arrow Ranch east of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. The competition is sponsored by the K-State chapter of the American Institute of Architectural Students. Davis and his mates named their creation after the assistant dean of Architecture and Design. (Photo by David Mayes) THE AFTERNOON SUN BEATS DOWN ON STEVE Bentivenga, graduate student in plant pathology, as he washes roots he dug earlier on the Konza Prairie. (Photo by Christopher T. Assaf) As FAR AS I ' M CONCERNED, I WILL NOT USE THE UNION AS LONG AS I ' M IN SCHOOL

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STUDENT LIFE WHETHER STUDENTS kept silent or made to be heard, college life was definitely more than just classes and tests. For some it meant defining and expressing views on and other controversial topics which were once silent. Others found their statement was easily made by tearing down the goal posts after the victory against the Hawks. To break the pressure of stress, students found in numerous ways, whether it was going to the Welcome Back Concert or doing aerobics at the Rec. Some added rich color to the campus collage by starting their own business or perfecting hobbies. No matter how they chose to spend time, students learned what they needed to enrich the college experience. A BEACHBALL RIDES AROUND THE STUDENT before a K-State kick-off during the Wildcats ' Homecoming win over the University of Kansas. (Photo by Mike Welchhans)