Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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Light snows and cold, cold winds make an Oklahoma winter. A scene from last year's win- ter shows its lingering effects on the Oklahoma landscape Cbottomj. A popular thirst quencher, no matter what time of year, is served with a smile at a local restaurant. Once again the calendar moved for- ward, a new season rolled in, and Still- water and OSU witnessed another change. Initially, the fall semester meant: approximately 3,100 freshmen arriv- ing early to participate in the Alpha Week orientation activities, hundreds of lines forming to get parking stick- ers, buy books, drop and add classes and get football tickets, and a boost in income for local merchants. An unusually long summer fought the coming of fall as temperatures vied for record highs in October. But the leaves turned and the cool, crisp air that many students described as ti.. .. ., . . .ri -.ici - i .ci -i.:-My tflilw ' ff ' in . .iff .ri - f l . i ri l A football weather finally hit. Bonfires for various activities preserved a tradi- tion of college life. Winter was also late in arriving, but when December came the feel of winter was present with Christmas preparations and final exams. The year 1979 saw winter temperatures well below average and heavy snowfall in February. The first year of the new decade had a similar outlook. Each season had an effect on the student population. A glimpse inside OSU saw that every season brought a unique feeling to campus as student activities conformed to what was hap- pening outdoors. 10 Fall

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Along with a new decade came new ideas, better ways of performing the old routines and progress. But OSU students also entered 1980 carrying some old traditions that have been longstanding on campus. Traditions preserved memories and special feelings for things that have always been done, and they seemed to get better with age. Touchdowns on the football field didn't slip by without thousands of students and alumnae waving one arm back and forth to the tune of the Waving Song. And Pistol Pete was always there to boost team and crowd spirit. lt wasn't unusual to hear a roar from a Greek house and see dozens of fraternity men carrying a fellow mem- ber to Theta Pond and tossing him in to congratulate him on his engage- ment. The Washington Street Strip was once again a most frequented part of town as students traditionally cele- brated birthdays, special occasions or simply T.G.l.F. at one of the many beer taverns on the street. When asked which OSU tradition was most meaningful to her, one coed replied, I think decorating for home- coming is the most outstanding tradi- tion. lt's a time when everybody gets excited and participates to show sup- port for our team. Traditions at OSU were not lost this year as carried their memory into a new decade. Touch of nodition . . 00,-,EY It-tlllil Long established part of OSU life is the Washington Street Strip fabovej, a favorite weekend gather- ing place. Students discover that standing in line is a common occurrence. The bookstore line fbelowy is a typical place to start as students gather supplies for the semester. Mmm C2113 X121 1-hy,.F