Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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JJLK ' . t y A dance-a-ton to raise money for Muscular Dys- trophy was sponsored by the Greek community during Winter quarter. The Little King ' s Man dances to support the cause too.

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Kimberly L. Shaff I found out there is going to be a party with a really great band this weekend. Where did you hear that? I got the information off the wall. What wall? The wall that runs along Richland Ave. It ' s behind Bentley Hall. There ' s something new on it almost everyday. Oh that wall, I don ' t pay much attention to it. Well you should. There is alot of info on what ' s happening on campus. This conversation demonstrates the source of information a cement wall can be. No one really knows when the wall was first painted, only that it is a tradition for students to use as a medium for their expression. Usually the wall is used for announcing campus events, messages of love and greetings to friends. At times though the wall has become a device for political expression with Lessons in American Thought in the Winter of 1985. The messages that came off the wall are just a small part of the off the wall happenings here in Athens. Every school year and quarter begins with the mayhem of the Convocation Center. Waiting in lines to get classes that students were closed out of. Then the rearranging that took some twenty minutes to 3 hours to finally perfect. Even then it might not be exactly as the student wished. Later in the fall, there was Halloween to look forward to. Many fellow college students from other schools have come up to OU students and wanted to know about that crazy party we have. It can be a fun time, but unfortunately is plauged by outbursts of violence and arrests. The party was given some consideration by local 2 — Openi Representing Ohio University at all athletic functions is the Bobcat who takes a moment to entertain a little OU fan. (Continued on P.4I A sunny fall day makes it a nice time to spend on the college green near the statue. ng

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(Continued from P.2) businessmen, who called themselves the Athens Coalition for a Safe Halloween. They tried to make the best of the yearly event by sponsoring a Madi Gras Party to get people off the streets, where most of the trouble occurs. Homecoming is another event celebrated in a unique OU style. A parade started the day with participants from the school, alumni and the surrounding community. Green and white was flown wherever possible and all the pleasures of being part of higher education were experienced. The OU class schedule started later in the fall than most colleges and with the quarter system, Christmas break was quite a treat. It lasted from Thanksgiving til the first of the new year. This gave students a chance to work or be leisure with time for travel. Academics are what brings most students to college and here the standards are high. Ohio University is known for its Communication and Journalism programs as well as for the research facilities of the Osteopathic College. There was an increased interest in the Business College, so the college had to increase requirements for entry. Spring quarter was ten weeks that students looked forward to. Those returning from a spring break in the sunbelt flashed their tans and took on the Athens weather with a smile. Unusual to Athens was almost summer weather to begin Spring, but it didn ' t last long as temperatures fell to near freezing. Besides just beautiful weather, Spring quarter offered students organized weekends on each of the greens. The first was East Green which was followed by West Green Mom ' s Weekend, South Green and the topper Springfest. Throughout Winter and Spring students joined together to raise money to support the event that promised bands, beer, and fun in the sun. A hot day helped to sell the most kegs of beer ever at an OU Springfest. These are just a few of the features that make Ohio University unique to the state, the surrounding community, its students and faculty. The messages and announcements that were read off the wall were a part of this uniqueness and helped to tell the story of OU ' s off the way ways. IjiiiL 4 — Opening The College Gateway endorses the stand that education can only help society and shall be encouraged here.