University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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STEPPING STONES Building on the Past for a Promising Future W ith the beginning of a new year, the University of Arkansas saw a variety of changes. The most obvious was the transformation of the build¬ ings on Garland Avenue. The Union saw a face-lift as well as a new addition. Next door, the Intermodal Transit Facility was created to alleviate the parking problems on campus. With all these changes, it would be easy to lose sight of the past and the history of the University. Several monuments still remain. ne of these tributes to the past is Spoofers Stone which sits on the front lawn of Old Main. It is a piece of Ozark limestone left from the construction of Old Main. In 1900, it was considered improper to show public displays of affection. This stone was cracked so it could not be used for construction. Instead, it was left and courting couples would leave notes in the crack. In the 1920s, it became a rendevous for lovers. This was a result of no visitaion hours for member of the opposite sex in the resi¬ dence halls. It was originally four times its present size. However, couples who had pro¬ posals at the stone would chip away pieces of the stone for souvenirs. Through the 1930s, the student government prohibited freshmen from sitting on Spoofers Stone. The stone is now protected and holds a dedication plaque. nother treasure unique to the univer¬ sity is Senior Walk. The names of the first graduating class are etched in stone at the front steps of Old Main. Beginning in 1876, each graduate will be for¬ ever remembered as students pass the side¬ walks. The Senior Walk was started in 1 by C.W. Cromwell, the class president at tl time. The superstition at the time was v freshmen were not allowed to walk on Senior walk. The front doors on Old could also not be used by freshmen unless 1 J university won the Homecoming game » year. e have come a long way since thj Times, they are a-changin’ stand at the cornerstone of a n ' millenium. Our technology is advancing a education has expanded beyond the four of a classroom. As we broaden our horiz we must remember the past, live the p reS and dream for the future. -Michelle L. g4 Right: The spoofer stone is an historic monument with a fascinating story. Inset: The plaque dedicated to the stone in 1932. -photo by Michelle Griffith Far Right Above: The Senior walk as it stretches towards Arkansas Avenue. -photo by Michelle Griffith Far Right Below: Time passes oy whether it is viewed from a digital watch or a sun-dial on campus near the Chemistry building. -photo by Louid France 2 ♦ OPENING

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Volume 102 University of Arkansas Enrollment: 14,500 Student Publications 119 Kimpel Hall Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 501-575-3406 (phone) 501-575-3306 (fax) yearbook@comp.uark.edu (e-mail) www.uark.edu yearinfo (website) ©1999

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Vv • v tv . t t f«‘ k { v : % - - 1999 Razorback Staff Michelle Griffith Editor in Chief Amy Ulery Business Manager Jessie Catron Business Manager Associate Melissa Purdy Photography Editor Felicia Jewell Campus Life Editor Jeff Smith Sports Editor Carol Rachal Organizations Editor Chrissy Boydstun Living Groups Editor Meghan Omalley, Jeremy Jewell Production Staff Ben Hood, Anthony Austin Computer Technicians Jennifer Bone, Barrett Bowlin, Claire Cosmos, Sarah Glass,Cliff Haynes Jim Honold, Andrew Jensen, Aimee Morrell, Rashad Ollison, Sarah Rodriguez, Kate Shepard, Jeff Woods Staff Reporters Mary Agee, Walt Beazley, Lindsay Bourns, Beth Claggett, Gerard Davenport, Louis France, Evan Fricke, Misha Gardner, Susan Rinehart, Randy Warren Photographers Cheri Freeland, Misty Bolton Support Staff Khaled Hamieh Student Business Manager Steve Wilkes Student Publications Advisor The Arkansas Razorback, official yearbook of the University of Arkansas, is edited and published by stu¬ dents and is granted freedom of the press as guaran¬ teed by the First and Fourteenth Ammendments of the US. Constitution. Policies and procedures for publi¬ cation of the Razorback are established by the Student Media Board and the editor in chief. The University recognizes that all student publications are guaranteed First Ammendment freedom of expression and that the student editors have full editorial control of all content of each student publication. The views expressed herein are not those of the Razorback, the University, the Board of Trustees, the Student Media Board, nor all students, but of the student writer only. OPENING ♦ 3