University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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fans greet Longhorns with gusto Above, anxiety of game is reflected in faces of fans. UC rocks with excitement at “Beat UT Dance,” left. Students slept on cots, sleeping bags, blankets during night-long vigil outside ticket office. 31

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Students wait in line outside athletic office following all-night vigil outside building, above. APO member escorts Cougar mascot, Shasta, from UH Red and White’s chartered jet. The 1968 football season ushered in an exciting new gridiron rivalry. The powerhouse Texas Longhorns and the high-flying UH Cougars met for the second time in their history. In 1953 UH suffered a 28-7 defeat at the hands of UT. As early as 56 hours before game time, 1500 students had begun an all-night vigil outside the athletic ticket office. Safety and Security graciously dispensed 135 gallons of coffee and 95 gallons of punch to the thirsty throng. By the time the office opened its doors, the lines had swelled to more than 3,000. But within hours the crowd had cleared, and so had the tickets. Memorial Stadium in Austin literally rocked with excitement the night of the game. To those fortunate enough to have gone, the game was well worth the effort—even though it did end in a 20-20 deadlock. To those who had to stay home, listening to the radio momentarily came back into vogue. 30

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Revolution, war’s end advocate Throughout the United States college students set aside the week of October 20-26 as International Mobilization Week Against the War in Vietnam-better known as “Truth Week.” Larry Caroline, controversial University of Texas philosophy professor, was sponsored on campus by the Program Council and the Committee to End the War in Vietnam. Speaking in the Houston Room before a capacity audience of about 500, including the local news media, Caroline advocated a “social revolution” for America, which he predicted would come in the next 30 to 40 years. Later in the week a documentary film, “Vietnam Dialogue,” was screened for UH students. A discussion session among various anti-war groups followed the film. War rally A “war rally” was staged on the steps of the University Center and a candlelight vigil was held at Rice University that week. The week culminated in a march on the capitol in Austin by students from the entire state. UH students took a leading role in these events, proving that today’s student is neither apathetic nor alienated from politics—he is deeply involved. Left and right-wing anti-war groups debate Vietnam war in UC Houston Room. 32