University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Above: Dorms provide an opportunity to make new friends for Jean Worrell, Cindy Anderson, Linda Lulf and Michele King. Far left: Dirty laundry is just one more thing to do for a busy KSC student. Left: Catching a quiet time to study in the dorm.

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What we? do — live For students, it’s settling in fall arrived and we found our collective ways toward KSC; we were united in a common understanding. We were here to learn, to grow and to gain skills that would make our tomorrows better. As students, we approached our sojourn at KSC with a sense of face forward — with an eye toward the futurel But while optimism and hope were favorite by-words, immediate prac- tical concerns faced us all. There was the scramble to find housing, to find and develop ways and means of doing our studying — our work, exploring ways of relaxing and socializing, and discovering places that would help to nourish body and soul. Dorm life represented the first time away from home and parents for many students. For some, it was a new experience to share a room; for others it was an adjustment to different personalities. Sororities and fraternity houses were popular alternatives, to dormi- tory life, while apartment living and going the roommate-route proved attractive for others. For married students, school- provided housing was an additional living choice in their creative efforts at finding that proverbial roof-over- the-head. Commuter students didn't have to worry about where to hang their coats, but finding that early-morning parking space on a cold, snowy morning in January proved just as challenging. Once the nesting instinct was satisfied, we faced choices of other kinds. We chose to work hard to further our goals, but we also liked to relax and play hard on occasion. Studying is the perennial hard work of all students! Just a:s we chose a variety of living arrangements, so we found an array of studying styles and places. The Calvin T. Ryan Library was a favorite study haunt, especially on a Tuesday night. Sometimes it was hard to find an empty chair or sofa, as students poured through volumes of books, newspapers and magazines. Sometimes, if the weather was nice, a grassy knoll was the desired place to find some quiet and study time. But in a real pinch that last-minute cramming could be done sitting on the floor right outside the classroom. Weekends had a way of rolling around, and while there were those who made that weekend exodus for two days of home, others stayed and Above: A KSC student studies with concentration and lots of diligence. played. Local nightclubs like Dugans, Chips, Backlot and Faces were favorite spots for fun. Unwinding could take place with a lot of physical energy on the dance floor, bellying up to the bar, or just socializing with the abundance of people crowded into the popular night spots. And if nightclubs didn't fill the fun bill, there were often private parties in full-swing somewhere around Kearney! Movie houses were another popular source of entertainment. With the addition of three theaters in Kearney's new Hill Top Mall, there were movie selections to please all tastes. The year of the farmer was a new movie trend, as Country, Places in the Heart and The River all dealt with various angles of the farmer's plight, After all that hard work and play, food was needed to sustain us — food for both body and soul. Food for the body came from such places as the Student Union Cafeteria, fast-food franchises within the Union, fast-food shops in Kearney and cozy downtown restaurants. Campus vending machines never went hungry for quarters, dimes and nickels, The 7-It Convenience Store was a quick off-campus place to run to for snacks between classes. In addition, for the “do-it-yourselfer's, grocery stores provided all the in- gredients necessary to whip up that favorite home-cooked meal. Food for the soul was found in a variety of ways. Popular traditional places of worship included Newman Center, Campus Lutheran and United Ministries. Each place offered a selection of worship-service times, in addition to various study groups and socializing events, For the student who didn't attend religious services, sometimes finding a quiet corner in which to contemplate was soothing to the soul. Whatever our needs, KSC students were quick to identify them and find creative ways of fulfilling each. We perceived each need, met the challenges and in so doing — we faced forward. — Marsha Kaiser

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We work and play Above: Daryl Wife concentrates on his studies while at the Calvlln T. Ryan Library, Upper right: Burning the midnight oil catches up with this KSC student — time for a short nap. Right: The library wall provides a quick seat where Rick and Bobbie Weatherholt can discuss study projects,