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

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Bob Keeshan, known to the world as Captain Kangaroo, spoke before students in Cushing Coliseum and discussed the influences affecting children in society today. Kceshan said he placed the responsi- bility for nurturing the nation's youth on society as a whole. His appearance on campus was sponsored by SPURS. Lobbying for a SI0.6 million dollar grant from the state, KSC attempted to get funding for a renovation of Cushing Colise- um. The renovation was a controversial one. The structure was built in I960 to accom- modate a student population of 1,800, which now exceeds 8,500. The current facility was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Title IX investigation which stated there were deficient loekerroom, shower and storage accommodations for women's athletics. Cushing Coliseum was built before women’s sports were intro- duced to KSC. Bill Minnick, a senior from Ashland, was crowned the 1985 Homecoming King, representing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jane Radcmacher, representing Panhellenic, was named Homecoming Queen at the. Oct. 19 celebration for students and alumni. Rademacher is from Kearney. Despite cancelling three past perfor- mances, Chuck Mangione finally presented his show at KSC. The concert, sponsored by SAC, was declared a sell-out. The concert was scheduled because SAC thought it would be well-received by students. Mangione is known as a compos- er. bandleader, educator, producer and musician, performing jazz music for over 20 years. After Student Senate approved two budget requests, the budget committee announced it was freezing all requests because senate was running out of money early on in the first semester. Senate tabled Alpha Phi Omega’s $3,098.75 request for funding the Muscular Dystrophy Super- dance. However, if the request had passed Senate, the Student Activities Fund would have been over-drawn by over $1,000, A major issue on campus this fall included discussion over arming Campus Security officers. Most debated was the fact that past officers, who had used handguns, were not responsible enough to handle firearms. However, others said since Campus Security officers received the same consideration as state deputy sheriffs, who carry firearms, they should be treated the same. An unusual raffle was sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society in October. A live goat was the prize, and students and faculty were urged to pur- chase tickets for friends — and enemies. Casino Night was part of the activities held on Alcohol Awareness Day at KSC. The goal of Alcohol Awareness was to build relations between students and faculty and increase consciousness concerning alcohol abuse. At Casino Night, faculty and administrators acted as dealers, waiters and waitresses. Students were served “mock- tails ’ The casino was complete with bouncers in tuxedos and students dressed as Playboy bunnies who sold candy. Students were given $ 1,500 in play money to gamble at blackjack, craps, roulette, poker and keno. Political rallies were absent for many years at KSC until an anti-apartheid rally was held in mid-October. Speakers at the rally were State Senator Ernie Chambers and KSC graduate student Eric Ofodirinwa of Nigeria. That evening, a candlelight walk was held, and more than 40 people walked to Kearney’s post office where letters of concern about South Africa’s political state were mailed to elected officials. 25

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Winter Student’s dream gets off the ground Senior adjusts to life of inventer Students ‘explore’ sex in classroom KSC’s bell tower continued to take shape skyward throughout the year. By the dose of the first semester, the structure’s stark appearance blended well with its natural surroundings. 27