Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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A Zest for Spice Adding spice is the only way to achieve it. The characteristic savor of Louisiana just wouldn ' t be possible without those subtle touches of spice, and LSU is no different in that within its walls it captures all the exotic and varied flavors of life to make the college ex- perience a memorable one for all concerned. The year had its share of peaks and valleys. But some of the outbursts were worth the ex- perience. The even tempo of life might have grown monotonous without those moments, and every event re-emphasized the zest LSU has always had for that added touch of pungent spice. 2 Opening . ' ' : .!. ' . , '

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Boy George meets Johnny Carson on late-night TV in the Union. Below left: An enterprising cowgirl demonstrates her roping skills on a cooperative goat at the rodeo. Michelle Hindelang, Michael Toellner and Robert Zimmerman cut loose at the Pop Entertainment Halloween party. m s - i 1 J t m QP4 . I f fr Drew Story Life at LSU has always been a savory blend of traditional Louisiana spices and seasonings . . . rich and flavorful all year long, not to mention hot. But even the occasional moments when things boiled over provided an added tang to the taste of campus living. The ingredients simmered throughout the year, a classic combination of coursework and recreation: exams and quizzes; rooting for the Tigers at the ' 84 season games; eating ice cream on steamy days in the Quad; kicking back on the Parade Grounds; squelching through the rain; joining organizations and getting involved in the myriad activities on campus. A dash of fun and festivity sprinkled in at regular intervals kept the pace from flagging, (continued on page 6) Aresh Javadi I 4 Opening Contents: Opening 2 Campus Life 14 Individuals 78 Athletics 142 Academics 212 Organizations 274 Gallery 430 Index 444 Editorial Staff: Editor Gigi Venugopal Managing Editor Shannon McCaffery Design Editor Craig Moonshower Photo Editor Steve Whaley Copy Editor Mary Beth Kammann Head Photographer Drew Story