Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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Takin ' the time for livin ' easy Whether we ' re resting by the College Pond on a warm spring afternoon or walking through fallen leaves on a crisp autumn day, a re- laxed, slow-paced life ex- ists on campus. Although some of us become restless with the leisurely lifestyle, others find the tranquility to be a nice change of pace. The rural setting gives us a chance to get away from it all and concentrate on our goals and directions. It ' s the slow-paced, leisurely lifestyle that designates NWMSU as a little bit country. However, the easygoing pace does not stand in the way of progress. Change becomes a way of life and encour- ages us to be unafraid to grow and change. llsltR !! DU(iTION 5

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RIGHT AND CLOCKWISE: Sneaking a quiet moment away from the crowd, the Anhauser- Busch Clydesdales ' mascot re- laxes on top of Budweiser crates The Clydesdales came to Mary- ville in September. DRIFTING SLOWLY TO THE CROUND, a skydiver finds this sport a calming influence. OBLIVIOUS TO THE BLAZING SUNSET, intramural football players finish a game before dark. I 4 INTRODUCTION

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Together We Make It Work Helping roomies at finals time, engaging in a good ol ' snowball fight or just taking time to sit down and listen to our friends show sure signs of togetherness. The need for acceptance makes us more aware of ourselves and everyone around us. Because the University is small, togetherness binds our lives. Whether down- town or on campus we can feel that special quality of closeness. The friendly smiles and understanding glances generate a kind of warmth that ' s a little bit country. 6 INTRODUCTION