Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Bfii As the decade neared its end, it was a controversial year, one that had many unpleasant shocks as well as surprising triumphs. The Shah fell from power in Iran, and across the globe the deaths of both Pope Paul VI and John Paul I were mourned. Pressures were eased in the Middle East as Egyp- tian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Premier Menacham Begin were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. A doctor in England helped create the world ' s first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, amid con- troversy while the Reverend Jim Jones led 900 followers of the Peo- ple ' s Temple into mass suicide in Guyana. Above: left: Firemen honor policemen ' s picket lines at a station house on Union Avenue during the August strikes. Above right: A policeman expresses his sentiments during a rally downtown on the Mid- America Mall. Right: Steve Martin, a wild and crazy guy, performs his special brand of humor at the Ellis Auditorium. 18 Features

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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

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Politics And Entertainment Highlight End of Seventies ? ■ ■ ■ .;: Top: Clark Kent makes a convincing impres- sion on Lois Lane and Perry White as the mild-mannered reporter in Superman. Left: By pardoning 52 convicts. Ray Blanton prompts govenor-elect Lamar Alexander to assume office early. Features 19