Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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Getting Physical: PS U shapes up I n an effort to possess the ultimate physique, the most exuberant amount of energy and a general state of well-being, the majority of Pittsburg State University students exercise. Whether students are running, walking, jogging, swimming, weightlifting, playing racquetball or participating in a wide variety of other strenuous forms of exercise, they all take part in the never ending struggles created by sweat and sore muscles. Pulsating rhythms and constant movement describe the world of aerobics. Many find this a welcome change from the everyday, routine situps and pushups. But sometimes, even the enjoyment cannot compensate for the enduring pain. Cheryl Smith, Kansas City junior, knows well the stamina that is required to participate in aerobic exercise. I take an aerobic class under Nancy Bishop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It's my favorite form of exercise because it is so similiar to dancing. I really have a lot of fun, Smith said. Even though Smith enjoys aerobics, she realizes its important benefits. It's important to keep in shape for good health. Everyone is finding out how essential a good exercise program can be. Even companies are devising fitness programs within their own buildings to encourage employees to work out, Smith said. I also believe it is easier to diet when I am in shaoe. Somehow I am just less hungry when I am keeping a strenuous pace. When it is hard for me to constantly work out, I see overweight people and that gives me the incentive to go on. Besides her aerobic fitness routine two days a week, Smith tries to balance out with a variety of different exercises. I used to run, but now I have started to do spot exercises. That involves working on toning a specific part of my body. I also do a few stretching exercises every night, even doing the '20 minute workout' with the television helps a lot, Smith explained. I guess it all comes down to the fact that this is the only body I have got, so I am going to try to keep it in top physical shape. Paul Bechtel, Osawatomie freshman, opts for several different forms of exer- cise. One of these includes the hefty world of weightlifting, a pastime which Bechtel finds enjoyable. I started going to the YMCA with a friend of mine, and he got me started weightlifting. Soon we discovered the variety of activities available so we joined the program, he said. Now all my friends are members. We go together a lot and help each other work out. I find I can push myself further when LIFTING WEIGHTS is one of the many ways for students to keep in shape. Todd Bennett, Winfield freshman, works out on the bench press in the weight room at Weede Gymnasium.—photo by David Barton people are around. I try to lift ap- proximately three times per week, but I also take advantage of the swimming pools and racquetball courts. Racquetball is a fun sport because it is so fast paced. You really have to be alert and constantly on your toes. Even though Bechtel participates in a lot of exercise, he does not think of it that way. When I am working out, or playing racquetball, I am not thinking 'Hey, I'm getting in shape.' The results essentially come by themselves, I don't try to push the progress, just mainly have fun, Bechtel said. But for those who are out of exercise ideas and in search of something dif- ferent, just walk out on campus. You can find people indulging themselves with 'hackey-sack sprinting over the oval in a game of frisbee, or even walking briskly down the sidewalk. The point is, one specific exercise does not define fitness, but simply moving the body does.—by Linda Reinecker WEEDE GYMNASIUM HAS several racquetball courts available for students to use. Julie Steinfield, Overland Park freshman, and Jennifer Sad low. Overland Park freshman, enjoy a game of racquetball for the exercise and to take their minds off of school work.—photo by David Barton

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Homecoming win sets mood The Pittsburg State University football team honored their queen, Parh Farney, Haysville junior, with an impressive 29-21 homecoming victory over Washburn University. But what most PSU fans will remember about the the game is the defensive performance of Sam Pittman, Grove, Okla., senior. With this performance Pittman got the nickname of nightmare 96 ' a name that is well deserved. Pittman manhandled the Ichabods with five quarterback sacks, assisted on 14 tackles and broke up two pass plays receiving the award of defensive player of the game. Washburn was first to put six points on the scoreboard with 3:57 left in the first quarter. The Ichabods scored on a quarterback keeper but failed in their attempt for the extra point leaving the score at 6-0. PSU took the kickoff and ran it for a 95 yard return, but the ball was called back on a Gorilla clipping violation. Early in the second quarter the Gorillas started their attack. PSU began the scoring drive on the 28 yard line. It took only three plays for PSU to score. Willie Brown, Beggs, Okla., junior, scrambled in from six yards out. The point-after-touchdown TWO PSU DEFENDERS number 67, Larry And ley, lola junior, and number 34, Howard Walker, Grandview, Mo., senior, chase down an Ichabod tailback at the Homecoming game in Brandenberg Stadium The Gorrillas won the contest 29-21.— photo by Steven Hausler attempt was good and the Gorillas led, 7- 6. PSU scored twice again in the second quarter. Brown dove two yards for the first of the second two touchdowns and the extra point attempt was faked to Gregg Cobble, Parsons senior, for the two point conversion. However, the half wasn't over yet. With nine seconds left Washburn scored on a 12 yard pass and made the extra point pulling within nine points of the Gorilla lead. Just five minutes into the final quarter, the Gorillas pleased the fans yet again with a six yard touchdown pass to Bill Mounkes, Shawnee Mission sophomore. The extra point was good leaving PSU in the lead at 29-13. Siebuhr led the Gorilla's offensive attack by connecting 16 out of 24 passes for 176 yards his main target being Cobble with nine reception for 106 yards.—by Michelle Green A NEAR SELL-OUT CROWD watched the Homecoming football game last October, Pittsburg State University's quarterback, number 12, Steve Siebuhr, Columbus junior, loses the football while in the grasp of two Washburn defenders, —photo by Steven Hausler Homecoming Game Lifestyles