University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Sieged by pictures of Diana during the ‘royal tour’ the U.S. got its fill of royalness during the prince and princess’ visit to the east coast. The theme for the 1986 book “Members Only” reflects the general attitude of college students. All students belonged to something: a major, a class, a club, a team, an event, a frat. Belonging was essential to college life. The knowledge that you were not the only student suffering through midterms and a boring lecture was comfort enough, but to have something to do on a dull Sunday or a party to go to because of a membership was even better. Of course, everyone thought that their membership was more valuable than other’s. Some people actually had more than one membership, and so naturally found themselves better and more intellectually and socially outstanding than others, because of their activities and the prestige their membership held. Anyway, who was to argue the point? Membership to the UA alone put us all in an elitist group. How many people do you know who never went to or did not plan to go to college? There are a lot of people out in the “real world” who have never really experienced “college life.” What is “college life” you say? Well, it is hard to explain, but let’s think back to our freshman year at this great learning institution, the University of Arizona. College fashion ranged from very casual to the ‘so hip it hurts.’ Jams, Polos, Rccboks, and Raye Bans dominated students' wardrobes when comfort in hot weather was paramount. OLLEGE, THE GLORY DAYS ■ 4 l-N-T-R-O-D-U-C-T-l-O-N Aftermath of the Mexico City t quake: confusion and grief.

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 Air Force ROTC Cadet Daniel J. Heires lakes great pride in his military duties. ROTC students gained valuable experience wL Dorm Daze competition was rough, but no one ever complained, because in the words of one enthusiastic participant, It% way cool.” Human sandwiches adorned the mall during Dorm Daze IV The cozy middle .. in the “Leap to Sleep competition. In the beginning ... ■ 6 l-N-T-R-O-D U-C-T-l-O-N