Lincoln University - Lion Yearbook (Lincoln University, PA)

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As we ourselves have changed in these four years, so has the world around us. At the local level we have seen many changes in our own university. These past four years have brought us a curriculum in Black Studies, and twenty-four hour open house. We participated in the boycotts protesting the Augusta Georgia slayings, and the Jackson State College murders. We were also participants in the boycotts for decent medical facilities. We witnessed an increase in our female population which was outnumbered by eight to one when we came and is presently down to two to one and that lead is still steadily decreasing. On the national level, we have seen masses of people protest against the Viet Nam War. We have seen the birth of the lottery system for the draft. We have seen the elec- tion of Black mayors to major cities and the slaying of two of our national figures. We have experienced the growth of a drug culture and the persecution of the Black Pan- thers. We have seen the growth of the Hippie and Yippie cults, and the protest of wel- fare recipients for welfare recipients' rights. We also saw the first man on the moon. On the international level, we have seen students throughout the world protesting against their countries' oppression. The Irish and Polish eruptions proved that Ameri- cans are not the only people who seek social change in their country. It would be close to impossible to list the changes that have taken place within our- selves and throughout the world during the course of the past month, much less in the last four years. In spite of these thousands of changes which have occurred the plight of the world seems to have remained the same. This lack of progress and human co- existence in spite of the many changes that we have seen is an indication of how much more mankind must change the world. We the yearbook staff of 1971 sincerely hope that our class can contribute significantly to the changes needed. 7

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Dedication Rather than dedicate this yearbook to some individual of outstanding stature, the yearbook staff of 1971 is dedicating this book to the effort of a much needed social change. We feel that this is a very appropriate gesture. We feel this way because we have seen changes in ourselves and in the world around us, (locally, nationally, and internationally), in our four years here at Lincoln. In spite of these changes, perfection in ourselves and in the world, is still far from hand. Therefore, upon going out and seeking a place in this world for ourselves, we must not be content with our present status, but instead must seek out even greater changes for the betterment of our socie- ty and ourselves. If we look back to September 1967, it would be hard not to see a relatively different person from that which we are today. From the first day of our freshman year until graduation, our perspective on life was constantly changing. Our four years here at Lincoln have introduced us to the Black Power movement, Black Pride, and the Afro. We have experienced many events that have brought about a greater sense of maturity and understanding of human nature and human desires. These four years have brought seasoning to our lives. 6

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This is where it all began. September 7, 1967 4