Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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Z: Vandalism Hits Library Edmon LOW 1's victim offurther torment TL t : SinceTthe Edmon ILOw Lllibraryts opening in 1953, fthe summer of 1988 will be known as one of the worst times for vandalism in its history. The library staff first detected books 'with ripped pages around t,thelfirst of July. As more vVentory was made to - identify other defaced xfound over 800 books ; , books. volumes The results damaged in the same distinctive pattern as the previously discovered Nelson placed a k price tag of $50 per book Qbons were discovered, a , pattern became clear fer- the destruction. Assistant: University 1ibrarian;quv man Nelson, said the van- T Vdals would either tear on- ly the center of a page leaving a large hole or rip the upper right corners .yoff of the pages ttThe eresponsible party or par- ties went to a great deal of time and trouble to: a L gthe. books in . r , 7 . t t? 'problem could be widespread throughout the library, Nelson stated - e that a book by book in-' a commented: Nelson. ttFearing that the Lforireplacement cost since none of the torn sections, V'COuId be recovered for :; ?repalrs This $40, 000 price ' ,Ttag 1s considered 10w since 'Iibrery labor and process- ing costs have not been included. When reflecting on the damages, Mr. u' ar- ' ,bitrary, random, malicious Nelsons termed the acts as odestrkxictionf, He also feels that the responsible, per- son tcould have been angry at the university or library and tried to vent this frustration. Leads to the culprittst have been limited and unsuccessful thrqugh the middle of the fell Semester, but the acts lessehed after the start of jthegfaII semester.y'1t is A p elhle thepublicity and j -, increased surveillance in ' the library could have scared the guilty party away. Mr. Nelson con- cluded. by describing the Whole vandalism issue as tie, frustrating problem that is hard to detect. ht, photos by Antonio Hansen w Between classes students enjoy studying and visiting at the library fountain.

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For many people, the student 1 union is where onebeys books, , stands in line for; athletic tickets, 'or grabs a quick snack be- tween classes. In every- day use the union is a place fer students to unite for Various activities. The food mart buzzes with ac- tivities ranging from Q'study groups, television STUDENT LIFE comfortable atmosphere IS The union is a place to go and relax when I have time between classesf stated Karyn Bearden, a health education Senior. She also believes the union is very convenient because it iswithin walk- ing distance to 'elasses. 1n ti'ytsyv Services, the Iumen- can also be termed av Bstiident capital Itt'fsi-th just A Uhibn , I I t's an experience than any other place. SGA, RHA 0638A t and other make de that can have on variOus aspe ts gef college lives. In addition, the union is unique since it provides many, A ?a'zied services while at the SM me, time affording 'other benefits not usually associated with a univer- sity,s student c'e iter. elnce more stu- I ing ma11,dine i ,4 reason. No 1 one Students and Visit rs arei? The student union has been called the heart of he campus fer qed uildingh has as much student yac- cess or use on this cam- pus. Going to the union is a tradition in itself, but the goods and services provided there add that special flair to the OSU experience and make it even more worthwhile. story by t 1' mg anffmau 03. b yAiitonio Han'sie'izk