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

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Shaded and solitary, widely expansive and modern, r yet a private world for each student, MSU through the y has grown to be a special place where man-made More than 100 years ago a handful of small buildings was Michigan Agricultural College. Today, two name changes and hundreds of acres later, the ivy covers the old buildings ' and a bicycle is right in style for campus transportation. With each generation of Spartans comes a generation of Red Cedar ducks, carrying on a traditional existence that out-dates even the railroad bridge, itself a tradition for a hurried river crossing or a leisurely sunny ' afternoon stroll. Q magnificence and natural tranquility blend sul io

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U is Fac e Bricks, Steel And Landscape Make The University? Face An, Ever-Changing 'One MSU,s face is a composite of shining steel, ivy covered brick, concrete and lawn, and is as typical of the uni- versity as are the many faces that make up the student personality. It is a beautiful face, reflecting the years that have aged the weatherworn buildings, and at the same time showing the youthfuhiess of growth at every extremity. It is well wrinkled by sidewalks and a winding Circle Drive that meanders much like its waterway counterpart, the Red Cedar. At night the glitter of library lights is part of MSU's face . . . pulling term paper crammers and graduate re- searchers like a lantern attracts insects. Across the campus Morrill Hall stands as a memory of the history gone before. Originally a girls' dorm, it has become a haven for psych, poly sci and English professors. Every year as the seasons change, the face grows more lovely, blending in even with the weather. All the enthusiasm and spirit of fall seem to be mirrored in the brilliant reds and oranges of coloring trees, so abundant on the campus. In a quick change of season, the reflections of serenity, quietness and diligence of win- ter term find their natural environment in the snow laden stillness of the groves of evergreens scattered around the campus. The whole university comes alive in a sprinkling of pinks, yellows and pastels for the spring term awaken- ing. The quick mood changes of spring and summer create atmospheres of meditation, growth and fulfillment. From day to day the face changes, taking on an almost mystic cast on a foggy spring evening, or becoming fore- boding in a blowing snow sweeping across the river from South Campus. It is a face of seasons, smiles, splendor: the face of MSU. 9

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, If MM, 4, 'Ji I, I :. 121 M. l 41- f ...,.. 7 Although many prefer the old railroad bridge, even crossing the Red Cedar has gone modern with this shiny new pedestrian bridge that provides easy access to the new library. ll