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

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. J O M Andrew 12 Organizations introduction I

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The biosphere of mankind at LSU contains a great number of variant species. The most ob- vious is the dramatis personae only because of the very nature of the beast. Others are as different from it as a leather walking skirt is from an incognito hat. The female of the species range from the mulebrity to the nymph. In like style, the male ranges from the yeoman to the blade. There are close to 27,000 students on campus. This smattering of them pictured represents a little over one-half of one percent of that populace. Anyone from the sea- soned traveler to the freshest greenhorn can find terrain suited to their preference and skills. Whether out for a quick jaunt be- tween classes or an extended tour on the road, LSU students are easy to spot by their handy photo ID which is ever on hand for pre- sentation should border patrol (or anyone else on campus) de- mand a form of identification. Uniforms for these individuals are by no means set or standard. The sweltering heat of summer Multi-colored shirts and bandanas are sold on the parade grounds, as well as posters and kitchen utensils and other items, during the annual Ilea market During the hotter days of school, students take to University Lake to cool off and get away from it all. will bring out droves of mid-thigh length walking shorts of tough cotton, pre-washed for that well worn look. These will be accom- panied by breathable cotton tops cut generously to allow the almost unbearable heal to be les- sened by any stray gust of wind. The winter season sees a wide array of sweaters in multi-hued blends and styles. The uniting factor for the majority of LSU students is the ever-present back pack. This component ranges in color from plum to hunter green and from buff to ebony. All the necessary implements are within easy reach. Whenever a task comes to light it is easily vanquished with the use of thos e selfsame sup- plies. For more about these awe inspiring individuals, turn to page 1 18. individuals introduction II

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A jet lands in North Baton Rouge from parts unknown; a smoke-grey BMW sails east on Interstate 10. coming from the Lone Star State; a customized pickup rolls up La. Highway I from Race land, or maybe Cut Off; a candy-apple red Camera tears in from Clinton; a gold Porsche 930 travels west from New Orleans, as does a tan Toyota Tercell from Hammond. As diversified as their travel arrangements and homelands, the weary travelers begin the task of making their home away from home. Many, freshmen and others alike, decide (or have decided for them) that living where one stu- dies is the way to go. Dorms of all shapes and sizes, air conditioned and not, hall baths and suites, men ' s and women ' s but no co- eds ' . etc. are to he found scat- tered about the campus, from the gleaming tower of Kirby Smith to the gray bunkers of Stadium. Others, those who follow the ideals put forth several thousand years ago, not only go Greek, but choose (if so chosen) to live in the house of their Chapter. Alpha to Zeta and all those funny letters in between, the Greek system offers a lifestyle to its residents not to be enjoyed by any other students. Ah. the proverbial apartment. The first is always something spe- cial, and the LSI! landscape is dotted with them, including for those richer folks, the condomi- nium. A survey of apartment life could fill volumes, and perhaps will be taught to students of the 22nd century: Apartment Life Appreciation 1001. After settlin g in. students often choose an extra-curricular activ- ity to take up the slack in their self-controlled lives. The number one activity at LSU is partying. No doubt about it. Freds. Sports, Murphy ' s, the Bengal, the Bayou. Xanthus and more all give those weary of books and notes a place to mingle with others and drown their sorrows in a glass of beer or booze. Don ' t get the wrong idea, though. There are more noble and uplifting ways of passing one ' s time. The Tiger Band, sports, art, cheerleading, jour- nalism, theatre; the list goes on and on. Perhaps one could turn to page 16 — just a mere flip of the wrist — to learn more of these other activities. Vi w 1 19 ■ B if James Clement There was a minor turnout of protestors from the Progressive Student Network for the CIA recruiting on campus, but major repercussions Some of the students were arrested for their part in the protest. Tracy Morris and Eugene Gregg of the LSU ROTC unit lie a yellow ribbon around an oak tree in the Memorial Oak Grove on Veterans day as a salute to American Veterans. Organizations Jnttoduction 15