Michigan State University - Red Cedar Log Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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Above: Michigan State students remove the blue and gold -1927 paint which Ann Arborites applied to the statue of Sparty. Right: An Ann Arbor policeman examines the street roller State used to stamp large MSC's on U. of M. streets. Football, Delta Street Shuffle The weather was still warm enough for outdoor dances, parties, and picnics, and students took advan- tage of every chance to be outside before a Michigan winter set in. The rousing Delta Street Shuttle, a street dance, was held the first week of the term. SEPTEMBER '15 Coach Biggie Munn inspects the color- ful green and White uniform which the band sported fall term.

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The term was off to a rapid start as the football team began a season that was to carry it to the national championship. General Eisenhower came to Lansing as part of his campaign trip and thousands of students flocked to greet him. The green and white signs in front of every dormitory which boasted that the buildings had been built without the aid of public funds were missed by upperclassmen. Basic Air Force ROTC students sprouted in new blue uniforms, while those in Army ROTC continued wearing their drab khakis. MSC barely squeaked by Oregon State with Slonac's field goal. The Activities Carnival, sponsored by AWS and Men's Council, introduced more campus activities to amazed freshmen who were asking, What doesrft this school have? The Lecture- Concert Series got underway and busy but culture- minded students turned away from their studies to attend. Neva Jane Langley, Miss America of 1953, spent four days on campus as part of her nationwide tour. She was the guest of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and stayed at Kellogg Center. A chemistry prof puts a point across to his alert class. Term Gets Rapid Start ith Classes, Miss America, guest of the Delts, arrives in Lansing. A representative of Les Foote, Inc., who sponsored Miss Lang1ey's trip to Lansing, presents Miss America a bouquet of roses at the airport.

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Michigarfs onrushing Lowell Perry moves in to down break- away artist Jimmy Ellis on the MSC 30-yard line. The Spartan safetyman's long kickoff return set the stage for Capt. Don McAuliffe's touchdown jaunt. Gordie Serr throws a key two-man block in the background. Q Spartan defensive flanker Ed Luke breaks through the Wolver- ine's screen of blockers to harrass passer Ted Kress. State,s hard- charging defense held Michigan to only 151 yards gained via the air route.