Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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The stage is set, the cast is in costume, and the lights are dimming. It is now up to the audience to decide which scenes of the University’s production are deserving of applause as they view the play. Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville, Missouri 63501 1978 ECHO. Volume 77 Copyright 1978 ECHO Northeast Missouri State University

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The curtains rose on countless varied acts during the school year of 1977-78. In the political theater, Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin excited the world audience with a promise of Middle East peace, a production which soon folded, then reopened before our eyes. Jimmy Carter spoke from the White House on such topics as energy and conservation, while in Missouri’s arena of politics, Gov. Joseph Teasdale played a leading part in cutting the budget and exceeding the 55 miles per hour speed limit. At NMSU, world politics seemed to take a secondary role as a cast of thousands took the stage to participate in months of University drama and comedy. Everyone played his own little part in the school production, some taking more active leads, some filling in, others backing up, but all important for a smooth run. A brief review of scenes from the drama of campus life included academia and deadlines, business and bills, decisions, pressures, work and rewards. Criticism of each scene was evident in an impressive new format in the Index, in informal conversations at the SUB, and in anonymous notes on bathroom walls.

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Other highlights from the entertainment act were Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, dances, the Jazz Festival, “Star Wars,” Leonard Nimoy, “Oh, God!,” Purple Omens and “Marriage of Figaro.” Always a winner, partying seemed to retain its constant appeal. Disco dancing and parapsychology courses were added to the already diverse curriculum. Standards for graduation with honors were raised for the class of '82. An increase in enrollment resulted in the conversion of Nason and Grim halls into women’s housing, while football players settled into Traveler’s Hotel. Intervisitation hours were extended and increased to seven days a week. The first snow of the season blankets the area around Kirk Memorial. Although the snow was a welcome sight after a long warm season, students soon became tired of trudging through drifts and fighting bitter winds on their way to classes. Residents of Centennial Hall gather In the main lounge and discuss the events of the day. The lounge was almost always occupied with men and women both, watching television, playing foosball or just chatting. ■} 2