Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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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

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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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' With only one accompanist, singer Dave loggms produces a mellow sound that seemed appropriate tor the subdued atmosphere of Baldwin Hall. Later, the Nitty Gritty Dirt 8and lent the auditorium more ot a concert atmosphere with their sounds ot country rock. 3