Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Trick or Treat? Alums Party Purdue Style By Michelle Goebel Does 75 degree weather and Halloween costumes mix with football, Purdue alumni and black and gold? Well, for Homecoming 1987, this winning combination had everyone in high spirits and a festive mood. Each homecoming, alumnus come back to Purdue to uphold the traditions, take a look at current renovations and catch up with old friends. Another favorite Homecoming activity for the alumni was standing in endless lines to visit the old hot spots ; Harry's and Quincey's. Homecoming, as much as it has an alumni emphasis, was also a special time for Purdue undergraduates. This particular weekend reunited these students with past roommates and other friends who have been out in the real world , pursuing their long-awaited goals. Besides paying for a few rounds at the ‘ole establishment, alumni also gave a few tips on success and words of encouragement. The traditional events planned for the weekend will be remembered by many. Students and alums, alike, turned to see the Homecoming Parade. Leading the parade was former Purdue All-American Len Dawson. Also riding in the parade were the five finalists for Homecoming Queen. The celebration also included Krannert's 25th anniversary of graduate school. The most traditional event of the Homecoming weekend did not disappoint the 60,000 fans in Ross Ade Stadium. There was plenty to cheer about as Purdue demolished the Wisconsin Badgers, 49-14. Celebration was in order. Alumni covered in Black and Gold, and dressed as ghosts, witches and M M's joined in the excitement. The honor of Homecoming Queen was joyfully received by Michelle McDonald. Homecoming 1987 will never be forgotten by Michelle, the football players, students, and alumni alike. What's even better, all the fun. friends and excitement will be relived once again next year The Spirit of Homecoming 1987 will always be remembered. by students and alumni alike, as a crazy time spent cheering, tailgating and even participating m Halloween festivities VtaehORi At il!«noro 28 Homecoming

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HIDDEN SHADOWS Did You Ever Stop and Notice ... by Jennie Romeo You've been up since dawn. It’s funny, because this morning instead of being disturbed by the annoying buzz of your alarm clock, you woke up because the sun was beaming through your windows at that early hour As you stumble to the bathroom, your only concern is if you'll make it through that two hour Chem lab and mourn at the thought of studying for your French exam. You didn't notice that those beams of sunlight were warm You didn't notice that the sunlight shone directly on the photograph on your desk of you and your dog. You go to your Psyc lecture. You take notes. You hear words and phrases that may be important in a few weeks. You didn’t notice that such words have been the center of some psychiatrist’s life. You didn’t notice that girl in the front row was having difficulty seeing the chalk board. You rush under the Math Science Building breezeway. The wind is a bit harsh, but you don’t care because you’re late for your group meeting. You didn’t notice you had a look of confusion on your face. You didn't notice the smile of empathy someone gave you because of that look. You go to a party. Everyone is talking, music is blaring and beer is flowing. You didn’t notice all of the girls were wearing the same brand of jeans and the same perfume. You didn't notice that short guy standing by the wall hadn't said a word all night. It is easy to do .. not pay attention to the little things. Many of us go through the motions and only see the surface. We tend to not see what is directly shown to us. We often overlook those things known to us but often ignored. For the most part, we don't do these things on purpose. We just get so caught up in our own life we forget to go beyond We forget to see within those hidden shadows. Everyone has their own “hidden shadows . Some may be personal. Some may seem trivial and not important. We all have our own surface life that seems to be the only thing we feel comfortable discussing. It's only normal. Why burden others with our doubts, our fears, or our dreams? Purdue's campus is known to be conservative. Many issues remain hush-hush, because we just don't talk about those things. or we may feel “that's someone else's problem. Let them deal with it!” It's not that we can change the world or we should put the world on our shoulders . Maybe we just need to open our eyes, our minds, and our hearts. Sure, if we do step beyond the light and go into the shadows we can always turn back But just for a few minutes step into a shadow See what you'll learn . . see who you may meet see how they feel . . . see what they do. Can you relate or only feel? Do you see yourself or only someone else? Does it hurt or make you smile? Such things on campus are not in direct light and seem to be hidden in the shadows. These things are not taboo. But to some these issues may be those that just aren't talked about in a daily conversation. How does being handicapped affect a student's life? How does the Iran issue effect students? Has college changed your faith in God? Is it worth working weekends just to pay bills? How does AIDS effect your social life? Does school stress really change your personality? Is a party just for fun? Culture, here at Purdue? Of course these questions aren't front page news but they are issues and students do deal with them. Some more than others. But everyone should at least think about them. Many times we get so caught in our own little world we forget to really look at things. Some issues are accepted and understood more than others. Those that do have controversy or doubt are not to be looked-upon with ridicule or injustice. They should be seen as real and as honest. You're walking home at midnight You’re alone. It’s dark and it's quiet. Your mind is racing a thousand different directions and at seventy different speeds Beyond your confusion you notice the sound of distant cars. You see the Big Dipper shining above you. You notice a hidden shadow 30 Hidden Shadows (W! Wh t.