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

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-Nichoas Carlson Broadening spectrums of involvement Although national issues were important, students were also faced with the realities of campus life. Along with the hassles of long lines at registration, students were forced to contend with overcrowded dorms and tedious searches for inexpensive housing in Maryville. Students faced the expected increase for apartment rentals and usually ended up taking what they could get due to the lack of available housing and limited amount of funds. Campus attitudes underwent a noticeable change when apathy on campus was replaced with involvement. Eighty-four students marched on campus and through I town during the spring semester to protest what was called prejudiced and unfair treatment by town merchants and law enforcement officials. Other changes included organization of new groups such as the ROTC sponsored Rifle Club and a new policy for fraternities to include freshmen in rush. Officials and students regarded change as a positive and crucial aspect which kept the educational programs alive and strong. These new faces, groups and policies] combined with traditional activities such as homecoming and graduation to make the 75th anniversary an interesting blend of the old with the new. OPENING 7

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m 1 3 rti!r Linda Wolken and Barb Volkor discuss their lecture notes for a test while watching baseball, j

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Both students and Maryville citizens participated in the Labor Day Fun Run.