Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Dorm life was meeting a date in the lobby; listening to the band practice outside your window at Hayden and Robison every day; finding a parking space near the front door; sleeping till 10 minutes before that 8 a.m. class; knowing everyone on your floor; going to Buntyn ' s for supper; and most of all, being a patient and un- derstanding human being. Above: The simple chores that Mom did so well seem worse when she is not there to help. Right: Getting dressed for class sometimes means a quick press for a favorite blouse. 16 Features

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I Hate My Roommate Or How I Learned To Love Dorm Life Dorm life was . . . meeting a new roommate; missing your mother; no heat in the winter; yelling out the windows; finding a letter in your mailbox; no empty dryers; trying to study with Meat Loaf singing next door; walking through Towers cafeteria looking for that certain someone; too much heat in the win- ter; suntanning on Rawls ' roof; eating macaroni and cheese and a chicken pot pie in your room. Left: Alice MacDonald finds out the hard way about the cold shower as she gets ready for class. Above: Sleep is the word for those who discover that late night parties and early morning classes do not mix. Features 15

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„ - r m m ■ J jj Living on the Memphis State campus was a unique experience for over 2,000 young men and women. Along with the usual number of out-of-state students, many locals chose to live in the dorms. Waiting lists resulted, an occurrence un- heard of three years ago. More relaxed dorm rules, the infamous Memphis traffic and a more active social life were several reasons for the influx. Left: A quick way to relax and not think about upcoming exams can be a fast game of ping-pong at Robison. Below: Burning the midnight oil is an age-old but still common practice for many students. Features 17