University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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cted General Manager of WPGH. Pittsburgh Council voted YES on cable TV. the draft registration controversy stirred sentiments, and Americans were held hostage in Iran days 58-88. FEBRUARY 1980 — As most were settling in for the winter days, studying, and mid-term exams, many items were still unsettled. The draft, both military and dormitory, had Pitt Students all upset. The new visitation policy met with stern opposition from the students. Many claimed the policies unfair and RSA hired a lawyer to defend the students. Results a lesser policy will be tried this fall — winter 1980-SI. The new Wendy’s — Baskin Robbins opened for our food consumption. Night Times closed down, budgets through SGB allocations began, and Americans were held hostage in Iran days 89-118. MARCH 1980 — The month was host to two major celebrations on campus. The Greeks held their week on March 14-22. The Engineers. saluting Pittsburgh's Industry, held their annual madness on March 24-29. The same issues were still floating around campus. There was more talk on the draft, housing on campus, tuition hikes, registration for Fall 1981. Student Medias were fired up over a new constitution, politicians were campaigning for the U.S. Presidency, and Americans were held hostage in Iran days 121-149. APRIL 1980 — As the term and year for most was coming to an end. those wonderful final examinations were once again here. For some undergraduates, this was it. Graduation 1980 sent its largest Engineering class ever along with many other well educated, jobseeking individuals out into the world to seek their fortunes dreams. At this time we wish we could say that all those issues facing us have been resolved........................................................ Continued on Page 13 11

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but they haven't. We can not say all graduates are employed, that Inflation is coming down, the recession is over, the President has been elected, the Student Medias differences with the Media Board Constitution have been resolved. WPGH goes FM. the draft registration isn't needed, tuition won't go up. the Pirates. Steelers, and Panthers are champions again, and the hostages in Iran have been safely returned. Who knows ... maybe the 1981 edition of the OWL can say ... these things are reality ... maybe we are just reading into our CRYSTAL BALL! by Rita Tate Editor-in-Chief the 1980 OWL 13