Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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some phase of journalism upon graduation. In addition to the changes, some things remained the same. Funds were short in all areas of the University. Disputes over faculty salaries continued, and most importantly, students continued to receive an education. Hopefully, the time students spent at Pitt- sburg State University was filled with learning both inside and outside the classroom, and was an integral part of preparing them to be useful and productive members of society. In reading this book, or just leafing through the pictures, one will be able to recall memories and experiences at the turn of every page, —by Janet Stites TRAVELING THROUGH England on a student exchange program, Pat Terry takes time for a little grazing in the Lake District, —photo by Olive Sullivan GIVING A BOOST to a young Gorilla fan, Ron Womble watches for the Homecoming parade, —photo by Janet Dulohery COVERING THE FIRST PSU football game telecast live, the cameraman from KOAM-TV gets in on the excitement of Homecoming, —photo by Janet Dulohery Opening ------- 15 Kan?

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KANZA 82 H.G. Roberts Foundation for excellence in communications in Southeast Kansas. The foundation currently is funded in excess of $50,000. Its first major grant was to Judy Ruiz, Pittsburg graduate student, who received $900 to attend Breadloaf Writers’ Conference in Vermont. The H.G. Roberts Foundation aiso funded the Shirley Christian Scholarship for the Most Outstanding Senior in communications. It was awarded to a graduating senior who planned on entering VIDEO GAMES keep Wes Cottrell busy in the Student Union games room, —photo by Bill Holtom

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Entertainment Gaiaxian, Space Invaders, Missile Command, Asteroids, Centipede, Defender... do they sound like a list of science fiction movies? No, they are the names of some of the video games that became an addicting pastime for many students. “There's a video boom going on right now,” said Mike Sittner, manager of Hollywood’s, a local bar. “I started out with one machine a couple of years ago, and now I have eight.” The video boom had far-reacnmg effects. One could play one form or another of a video game almost anywhere. There were the small, handheld electronic video games that many people had at home, along with the television programmed Atari game. But the most popular video machines were the large ones which are usually mounted in a tali black case so people can face the screen at eye level while standing up. Its a challenge, basically they're the same as pinball machines, but they are more advanced. The machines were cropping up all over the place—in grocery stores, quick service food markets such as QuikTrip and Convenient, pizza places and bars. What made these games so ap- pealing? “It’s a challenge,” said Gregg Ball, Adrian, Mo., sophomore. “Basically, they’re the same as pinball machines, but they are more advanced.” “They keep me busy,” said Jim Matthews, Pittsburg freshman. “When I have some time on my hands and nothing to do, I’ll go to the Student Union or over to Hollywood’s and play a couple of games.” “It’s a cheap form of entertainment,” said Gary Leuteritz, Indianapolis senior. “You’ve got to do something with your time.” “I get tired of playing pinball,” said Bill Lindsay, Merriam vo-tech SHOVING QUARTERS into games such as Hollywood centipede has become a popular pastime for many students such as Brad Sevart. —photo by Gareth Waltrlp Video Games 16--------------- oo