Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Right: Dr. Rhea Sedden, newly selected female astronaut, expects that space travel will probably be no more dangerous than travelling on Memphis ' expressways. Below: The Scrambler provides a total escape for stu- dents at the annual Mid-South Fair. Bottom left: Jane Fonda stars as Lillian Helliman and Vanessa Redgrave portrays the title role in Julia . Bottom right: Returning in women ' s jewelry is the popular stick pin. 28 Limelight

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Trends Are Easily Spotted Among Students , ' ■■■■■ ■ » »..„ In the popular TV series Happy Days the college daze was all fun and games — parties every night, no homework, true love and high grade point averages. Unfortunately, students at Memphis State University dis- covered college life was not that easy. Some common patterns ap- peared among students on the MSU campus. College students were notorious breakfast skippers: the perennial vending machine often took the place of a nutritious b reakfast. Missing breakfast in order to get to class was a noble gesture. Noble, but futile. If the traffic didn ' t get you the parking would. MSU students continued to battle the problem of how to get their cars into the scant numbers of parking spaces. It was a challenge, but there were few alternatives other than missing class. When classes ended for the day, students needed to unwind. The University Center offered many attractions including billiards. For those who wanted off- campus pleasure, Across the Tracks, Danvers and Ernies proved to be a change of pace. Here students met with friends and discussed everything from grade worries to the new movie in town. Movies were a perfect pastime. Star Wars dominated the box office receipts but other tops in- cluded Julia , The Turning Point and on the Highland strip many lined up to see Cinderella 2000 . Students showed their need to escape the daily pressures of term papers, deadlines, and tests. Overton Square was a favorite night spot for many. TGI Fridays, Mississippi River Company and Silkys were frequented by both students and faculty. A new trend appeared on the MSU campus — dressing up. Girls were seen in dresses and hats. Cowlneck sweaters and stick pins were tops in women ' s fashions. Guys cut their hair and traded in those faded jeans for khakis and button-down collars. The look was nostalgic and romantic, and most students welcomed the change. Couples were a familiar sight on campus. Whether going to a fancy dance or just sitting on a bench, MSU pairs enjoyed the lure of the campus by moonlight. Crazes hit as usual. Frozen yogurt became the delightful dis- covery in dieting. Skateboards provided many with free transpor- tation to c lass. Was there Life After Life ? Books on this mysterious subject stayed on the bookstore bestseller list for weeks. Fads came and went but one thing never changed. After matriculation at Memphis State things just were not quite the same. The sights and sounds of MSU affected everyone somehow or another. Top left: Matt Curley, casually dressed in a T- shirt and jeans, and John Crisp, attired in a button-down shirt and khakis, illustrate the wide range of men ' s fashions. Top right: Fashionable boots are not only attractive, but perfect for tredding through winter snow. Limelight 29