University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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Living burdens for many, but over 23,000 college-bound adults managed to enroll in classes during the fal and spring semesters. Out-of-state students like Greenblatt had to tolerate their share of tuition in creases. “It (tuition) is going to be a big chunk out of my pocketbook, said the West Virginia native, I'm getting two jobs in the summer. Mainly, all of my money is going for tuition. Accounting senior Sherry Remington wasn't thrilled about the increases either. It seems like all they do (with the money) is put up new sidewalks,' she said. As the cost of higher education continued to rise, the University's “open-door admissions policy came under scrutiny. Tim Tharp, a geology senior, agreed with the Council of Higher Education's pro- OPENING Feature

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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

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Members of Tri-Delta welcome their pleges back to their Rose Street house after the ceremonies of bid night. —Photo by David Cooper Anthony Guagliardo, an arts and sciences freshman, finds a perfect place to put his hammock between classes. —Photo by Terry Keys Sophomore Jean Mitchell swings during an intramural softball game. Mitchell played for the Foxes of Blanding Tower. —Photo by Chuck Perry bound he fall ts like ion in- posal to impose more stringent admissions re- quirements. “We've been living below the average for a long time, said Tharp. “I think a more academically oriented student body would be good for everybody. For the 17,000 plus students who lived off cam- pus, the increased costs of transportation was an added burden. Gasoline, a life-blood of sorts, followed the upward trend of inflation, but during the latter part of the school year, prices remained relatively stable. As new car prices rose, students became more concerned with keeping existing models on the road. Remington sympathized with both of these pro- blems. “I've got a '74 Galaxy, and it gets about five miles to a gallon, so I hardly go anywhere: I just use it to go home. Remington said she planned to get a new car after graduation—when she could afford one. Of inflation, she said, When I was a freshman, $10 would get me by. Now, it takes about $20 to $25 to do comparable things. Jeff Rogers, industrial psychology sophomore, suffered a “pretty big loss when he had to sell “the biggest thing that I had (his '68 Camero SS) due to gasoline and upkeep costs. “I had to get rid of it to be able to afford to (go to school), he said, adding, “I went from a car that got seven miles per gallon to a car that gets 31 miles per gallon. He saved money, but there was a setback: “Cruising in a Rabbit just doesn't have the kick that cruising in a Camero does. continued on page 6 wasn't like all alks,' :o rise, policy senior, 's pro- OPENINC Feature