University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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 Bruce Juice Raque, a resident of Keeneland Hall, gets in some frisbee practice during the first warm days of spring. —Photo by Barton Branscum Spring fever hit the campus early and rising temperatures prompted Jeff Jones, a business administration senior, to continue his academic pursuits outdoors. —Photo by Burt Ladd Balloons from Jubilee 14 were released with the names and addresses of Complex residents. —Photo by Burt Ladd A Students endured the rising cost of education and accepted the University’s budget cuts. It was all part of Living ’81 FEATURE Opening

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The University of Kentucky’s 1981 Kentuckian Lexington, Ky. 40506 Vol. 87 As part of the largest crowd in Rupp Arena's history (24,011), these formally dressed students wave pompons in support of the Wildcats in their 73-71 thriller over LSU. After camping for tickets on the front row of section 31, the fans wore the tuxedos to proclaim the Wildcats a class act. —Photo by Terry Keys

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As the new decade got underway, some old pro- blems were solved and new dilemmas replaced them. But an upswing in the general mood of the country helped students and the nation celebrate the victories and overcome the trials. Faced with an $11.2 million budget cut, the University managed to operate against a seemingly endless termination of funds. While the cuts, accor- ding to Gov. John Y. Brown, Jr., were necessary, they were unpopular with students. I don't like to see the budget cuts as far as educa- tion goes, said Tim Tharp, a geology senior, reasoning that the University should stop pouring money into fountains and flag plazas and devote more effort into helping students. Journalism freshman Karen Greenblatt called the Always the highlight of Little Kentucky Derby, the hot air balloon race drew students and interested Lexingtonians to the field in front of Commonwealth Stadium on April 25. The race, which ended a day of bluegrass music and sunshine, featured only tvyo balloons because of a scheduling conflict with the Derby Festival's Great Balloon Race in Louisville. —Photo by Terry Keys construction of the Student Center addition ridiculous in light of the financial problems of the University. I think the money could be used in bet- ter ways, she said. I would think they would be cutting back instead of adding on.” Students waged war against the general inflation of living in hectic times. Tuition and housing in- creases, blamed on the budget cuts, posed financial continued on page 4 FEATURE Opening