University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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Tt Signs of the time The signs of our times denote the chal- lenges we are willing to take up, the ideals we are willing to fight for. Bumper stickers, posters, hand signals and sym- bols exemplify our dreams, goals and ambi- tions. Our signs give us our identity. Reagan stickers still adorn the bumpers of several cars around campus, conjur- ing a feeling of strong re- publicanism as well as conservatism, (not to mention a little gloating). During the spring, post- ers and leaflets appear on campus, showing not only a candidate ' s desire to win but a general in- terest in the political pro- cess and in the right to determine one ' s own destiny. The signs also give us security. We know there are others who be- lieve in our ideals and goals and will support us when facing a challenge. ROTO flag bearers lead the homecoming parade. The flag is being used more often on campus and around the country, denoting a new surge of patriotism in the United States. (Photo by Grant Lovett] Campus signs get a new coat of paint from Ted Zickos, former owner of TVi- Cities poster and advertising. The signs once had raised letters, but vandals constantly destroyed these. (Photo by Deborah Thompson]

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Ml Showing their sarcastic support for the jaywalking arrests. Roger Mardis and Ken Darby hold up signs mocking expressions from the old Hawaii 5-0 series. (Photo by Times-Daily) Liquor sales are again legal in Colbert County, and as a result several beverage stores popped up, moving access to beer much closer to the university, (Photo by Grant Lovett] .-»