Pembroke State University - Indianhead Yearbook (Pembroke, NC)

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Sweltering Swedtboxes by BamBi Marshall Sweltering sweatboxes: Temperatures soared as thermometers reached record breaking readings of more than lOff during the week beginning Monday, August 22. As students moved into the dorms on Monday and Tuesday, a record setting 106° was registered in near- by Fayetteville. Students reacted to un- welcomed heat in various ways. Some expressed wea- riness and obvious displeas- ure while others took a more positive approach. One such person was David Rice, a junior living in West Hall, who guipped, It hasn ' t bothered me. Sweat- ing ' s good for you. Some students were more distressed. It ' s smothering! Anybody got an air condi- tioner for rent? cried soph- omore Kathie Hust. Other students had more specific comments like senior Bren- da Watson, who exclaimed, I have to change clothes four times a day, and my hair won ' t stay curled. A few students even expressed physical discomfort. Junior Teresa Thomas explained, It ' s made me feel weak, and I don ' t feel like eating. Junior Lynette Coleman yawned and said, It ' s made me tired. I can ' t sleep as well. In addition to lack of appetite and insomnia, other complaints could be heard. Athlete Jeff Hicks confessed, It wears me out at practice. Despite the problems caused by the un- usual heat, students managed to move into the dorms, register for classes, and t)egin the fall semester without any major problems. It is doubtful that anyone will soon forget the heat-wave of the fall of 1983. 22 SOCIALITE continued Irom p ge 23 Next came book-buying. This meant more lines, but during the wait students again re- newed old friendships and began new ones. Everyone complained about the outrageous prices but wrote out checks and bills all the same. One student summed it up for every- one when she said, I always hope for cheaper books and more efficiency. Of course the social life of PSU could not be left out. As usual, everyone returned ready to party. The first few days involved a heavy schedule of social activities with ev- eryone turning out to keep from missing any of the fun. The first week of school is great continued on pdge 25 Roommates Lee Osboume and David Rice arm them- selves adequately against the summer heal wave. Moving into the dorm is a strangely new experience for ireshmen Lora Caudill and Cheryl Sikes; but, having Cheryls parents helps lessen the aggravation of the repealed tnps to the car.

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Students find thai a little convenience never hurts as they till out registration cards on the tables provided rather than on their knees on the floor. Kddnna Nuortie Transporting books, purse, and even clothes, fresh- man Karen Bell ol Clinton uses her clothes basket as a type of carry-all back-pack. Public Inlormdlion SOCIALITE 21

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After the morning rush hour oi registration, the crowds thin out and the lines shorten. Besides classes, heat was the mam topic of discussion in the fall registra- tion lines. Textbooks and notebooks are the staples which stu- dents stock up on at the beginnmg of each semester, Alan Davis and Sandra Gunter seem to be ready for academic action. During the Indianhead Workshop, held in the sum- mer. Rick McMillan practices his caption-wnting skills. This was the first year that such a workshop had been held at PSU. SOCIALITE 23