Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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We had no choice in the matter. University Wes-ident Charles McClain chose former Ohio State Qoach Woody Hayes as 1980 Commencement speaker. The index opinion page was filled with criticism and praise. We had no choice in the matter. The rock group Poco pulled out of the 1980 Homecoming concert after making a tentative agreement with the Student Activities Board. Student disappointment was high when SABts efforts to replace them fell through. We had no choice in the matter. President Jimmy Carter announced his decision to boycott the Moscow Olympics if Soviet troops did not pull out of Afghanistan. Some of us supported the presidentts stand while others felt sorry for the athletes who had trained for a lifetime but could not compete in the Olympics. We had no choice in the matter. The United States agreed to return $8 billion in frozen Iranian assets. But the hostages came home and we rejoiced. A sign hung on the front of Centennial Hall. Welcome Home, Former Hostages. We Missed Ya. W 2 $635 . . S. Borders Higher ground-Catchlng some of the sun's rays, junior Judy lddings also catches up on some study- ing on the benches in front of Laughlin Building.

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Even though we could not make these choices, we went without a concert until spring, missed the Olympics and registered for a possible draft. When the choice was in our hands, we went to the polls and signed petitions against hazardous waste deposits. Whether we had the choice or not, it was always A TIME FOR CHOICES S. Borders . . . . ' ' ' -At the end of the spring semester of M beautiful balloon-Slgma Sigma Sigma Clrcle drive . . . member Corie Kidd senior, prepares to launch her 1980, students and faculty rueh to flhlsh last mthhte balloon as part at a service project centering details around the AdmlmstratlontHumanmes around children. Bwldlng. Opening 7,-