University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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.. Wilber, onegiant ' onefortheUof One small step f« one giaiiv v » A is the theme behind this float as Wilber prepares to send this little devil into outer space. Photo by GREG BERG The 1964 football team made their comeback comfortably and sty- lishly. The 1949 team was another one that made an entrance. Photo by GREG BERG • mcK; A sign proudly de- clares that Home- coming is once again occuring at the U of A. Photo by GREG Homecoming 179

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Old ZraditioHS J ew frontiers X. he theme for this year ' s Homecoming was more than accurate: Old Traditions, New Fron- tiers emphasized not only the wide range of changes that have been occurring over the years, but also signified the coming of a brand new decade. Believe it or not, the ninety ' s were just around the corner There were a variety of events that happened during Homecoming week. Among them were the fashion show, the bonfire, and the bazaar on the mall that offered something for everyone. The Homecoming parade was a spectacular event where everyone gathered to witness the ingenius creations of some of the University ' s students. Floats lined the mall, with Wilber being a common sight. The game against the University of Pacific was spectacular, and the royalty received their crowns. Later on that night, the post-game victory dance livened up the atmosphere even more with the classes of ' 49, ' 59, ' 64, ' 69, and ' 79 all in attendance. Homecoming was more than just a game. Old traditions were being celebrated, and new fron- tiers were being welcomed. • Wendy Ursell linAil i f » •• ' % . m ' j;.: ' Wilber ' s all decked out on the Manzanita float. Spectators lined the area to ooh and aah at the floats. Photo by GREG BERG 178 STUDENT LIFE From Old Traditions to New Frontiers. The space shuttle, still considered a sign of the new age, was a unique addi- tion to the number of floats on parade. Pho- to by GREG BERG A wide variety of booths and people gath- ered on the mall to sell or buy items to com- memorate the special Homecoming festivi- ties. Photo by GREG BERG

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Ms. Ying ' s skillful eye Prof. Keller models an examines a titration, atomic structure. Photo Photo By GREG BERG by GREG BERG Where ' s the Professor? The value of teaching assistants was unargu- able, or so we thought. Many students were upset by the fact that their good money was not always going to warrant them the attention of a professor English classes were taught primarily by graduate students, and almost all of the science classes were divided up into smaller laboratories taught only by TA ' s. Students accustomed to the one-on-one attention of their high school teachers were all for the teaching assistants. The smaller classes resembled the size of their high school classes and problems they might have had were easily solved with the assistance of the TA. Others argued that they were paying money to get the best education possible. Teaching assistants were NOT on the agenda. These students were not happy with the teaching assistants. Although having professors for every class is ideal, financially it is impossible. In most underclass courses with teaching assistants the class size rare- ly surpasses the forty person mark, however if a professor was required to teach the class rather than the teaching asistant then the number of available classes would drop and the class would more than quadruple with the average class averaging well over 250 students. Though teaching assistants are not always popular they are a neces- sary part of the implementation of a successful education system here at the UA. ©Wendy Ursell Are these students given the education they deserve? Teach- ing Assistant ' s and stu- dents alike have the advantage of smaller classes, where the as- sistants can work with the students on a one- to-one basis. Photo by GREG BERG 180 STUDENT LIFE