Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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6 Student Life

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Raising his arm in triumph. Governor Richard Junior Bill King made his debut as the university’s Thornburgh displays the bill he Just signed new” cross-country star. King completed a final — renaming the state colleges: into universities. The season by setting a record on the home course and new bill went into effect on July first before the fall qualifying for nationals. For more on King see page semester. For more on The New U” sec page 112.- 241.- Photo courtesy of Snapper Photo compliments of Public Relations - 1 NIVERSITY DEB T continued from page 3 involving the nation, and the effects these events might have on them. Many feared we were heading into another war like Viet Nam. The fears didn't subside as the first semester came to a close. The small campus was feeling the effects of the outside. As we grew In population and new classes were added to the curriculum. the students each felt the changes we were undergoing. From the good to the bad. all of the issues had an effect on what was now a Now •U' . □ Susan L. Selbel The new university meant new collegiate attire. In the fall, the bookstore stocked up on new university apparel. For more on The New U see page 112. - Photo by Floyd Runkic The New U 5

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Before the concert began, members of YES rehearsed at Pucillo Gymnasium. Lead guitarist, Trevor Rabin warms up on the guitar as he tests the sound quality of his mike. • Photo by Craig L. Myers Students Chat under the spr nR branches of the •graflUitree Th .tree stands as a monument of the couples which have met andl gone during their years at MU. - Photo by Studios Student Life Celebrates The New “U Sift after class did exist despite the demands and expectations of relatives and professors. Students had needs and desires for more than lectures, textbooks and labs and t inis created an at mosphere of fun and laughter, as well as hard work. Some discovered emotional refuge in parties or a night out on the town. Still others found a financial saviour for bills in employment on and off the campus. From work to parties, student life existed - all contributing to the molding of the New U. As students returned front classes, their Intellectual hunger had been fulfilled. Yet. other aches kept nagging inside. The emotional and social side of many was aroused and restless. That's when a night out to the Village or a trip to the Inn were welcomed to all. However, from frequenting local bars, movie theatres and shopping malls, other needs eventually screamed for attention as pockets became empty. More often than not. students were working their way through school. Whether to pay the school bill, or meet their daily living expenses, many were experiencing the working world earlier than in tlu-past. Jobs were found on and off campus. From restaurants to hospitals, many found help for their otherwise empty bank accounts. Quickly perceiving that development as individuals went beyond the classroom and that emotional and social maturity were also important, students experienced life outside of academics. Student life contributed to the new U. Susan I.. Setbel