Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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WAITING for a read-out on the computer terminal is an MSU computer student. Personal computer users may join a student organization called Computer User's Group KOCH. PUNCHIHG in a program is sophomore data- processing major, Paula Keaton. Ms. Keaton is from Lawerence County in Kentucky.

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TYPING is a valuable asset when working with com- puters, that is typing fast. Fast and concise fingers allow for one to get his results much more faster and efficient. Computers are becoming more prevalent and essential in today's society. Students at Morehead State University have ample opportunity to become familiar with computers, computer languages, and the uses of computers. According to Bob Callahan who teaches several computer-related classes, HAlmost every field has computers applied to it and students would be wise to pick up some classes in computers. A wide variety of computer courses are taught on campus including courses on the computer languages BASIC, FORTRAN, COBOL, ASSEMBLER, and PASCAL. Every student and faculty member is en- titled to an account on the computer system. Each account has a password known only to the user, and is restricted by security measures which will not allow students to be destructive or engage in il- legal activities. Accessible Campus Computers ., t1 XV llQ x W In addition, students have restricted ac- cess to a variety of computer systems, in- cluding microcomputers, Apple, llEs, lBM PCs and Commodore 645. For personal computer users, there is a recognized student organization called Computer Users Group tCLICD. Its purpose is to promote computer usage among students. Its members also hear lectures about things not ordinarily discussed in classrooms, and guest lecturers are invited to speak at meetings. Also being formed are a Commodore Users Group and an Atari Users Group. Anyone doing research can now save time by having a computer search done at the library. The materials in libraries all over the world can be discovered by using the Library On-Line Information Services tLOISi. The Camden-Carroll Library is in the process of computerizing all of its card catalogues, which will result in the savin of time and space within the library. AlSt the library is home to a large number 0 computer-related materials. Business and Economics and the Mat departments would seem the most obviou candidates for computer usage, but com puters are also utilized by some not-so obvious departments. For example, Dr Gene Young, an English professor, use computers in connection with his technica writing courses. HWe use word processing to familiarize students with writing and editing using computers, he said. With the emergence of computers as an important new field, nearly everyone will come into contact with computers to some degree during hisiher lifetime. MSG offers students a solid background in many com- puter related areas. By LISA HOPKINS.

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R.O.T.C.: Total lnvolvemen Do you like physical activity? Do you take orders well? Do y believe in strict regulations? Have you ever considered t Morehead State University R.O.T.C. program? You should. The R.O.T.C., the Reserve Officer Training Corps progra offers a great start in a solid career. it is a chance to take th Hfirst step into the real world. The R.O.T.C. also offers its own financial aid. If you ha trouble meeting tuition and other college oriented fees then t R.O.T.C. program will help out its students. What if you get into the program and don't like it? The answ is simple. The R.O.T.C. program offers introductory courses th do not require you to contract with the army in any way. As matter of fact, you can take two years of courses and not I obligated to the army. During your courses in R.O.T.C., you will be involved in ma outdoor activities: a two day camp-out at Cave Run Lak rappelling, war maneuvers and tactics, and many other outdo activities. There are also clubs and organizations you can 9 involved in. For instance, there is the Raider Club. This is an out that is almost constantly outdoors learning war tactics. There also the Usher Club, the Pershing Rifles, Scabbard and Blade and rifle team. As of now there is an estimated 175 cadets in the R.O.T. program. More than half of them are in the introductory classes. How do I get in? First you need to take the introductory course Then, after the completion of your junior year, you are sent to F0 ON THE RANGE AGAIN, John Porter, a general studies freshman from Ashlan closely examines his rifle before loading up for a practice round. Students military science learn the techniques of loading and unloading rifles quickly. JOH FLAVE AFTER LANDING, ROTC members head for cover during simulated military trai ing. All Military science personnel must go through some type of basic training. R.O.T.C.