University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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Fall registration '79 was one of the largest encountered by North- east Louisiana University. This brought on several problems with scheduling classes. There seemed to be a shortage of class cards as well as books. It was first come, first serve, for many students, and others had to take what they could get. Along with the semesterly ritual of registration came some items of interest. Candidates were scattered across campus campaigning for their elections, and free soft drinks were provided by the Student Government Association, com- plemints of Coca-Cola and Pepsi. The following statistics show the breakdown of classes at NLU for the fall semester; Freshmen (3398); Sophomores (1556); Jun- iors (1231); Seniors (1923); and Graduates (1067); which makes a total of 9175 students. It is evident that NLU is growing and expanding in many directions. Where Are the Books? Every year the supply of text- books seems to diminish. Standing in line just to discover that the book you need is sold out is NOT a good way to start the semester. After the initial tears and threats have passed, somehow a person is found who is willing to share his book. Teachers encourage students to keep checking with the book- store, and this is usually done until the end of the semester with no results. Yet, a friend is gained by sharing and maybe some know- ledge has been absorbed. 20. ¢ hacahoula

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In the beginning there is the lost packet, the busy advisor, the missing class cards, and to top it all off . .. you discover that your scholarship has been withheld because you did not pay that parking ticket from last year which now totals $142.63. Well maybe this does not actually happen to everyone; but, things of this nature are encountered by a select few students at NLU each registration. Student Life 19

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‘Do you have a listing for Elvira Berthadene Hudspeth? . . . No, | don't know how it’s spelled. . . just a minute and I'll look it up in the phone directory . . . Yeah, here it is, and the number is—hello! Operator, . . . operator! . . . Never mind.” John Jones Opposite page: (Top) Bubba Henry greeted people during registration. (Far left) The empty shelves of the bookstore disappointed many students. (Left) Waiting in line is one of the hassles of registration. (Top center) Too tired to talk! (Above) Never can say enough! (Left) Laura Butler and Gregory Louie give listings of students and faculty members. The operator service is open twenty-four hours a day. Student Life 21