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Adds and Drops a trial for most by Christ! Mance Mental preparation was only one part of preparing for the race. Just as a run- ner stretches his muscles before begin- ning, a student also has to physically warm-up. Before classes began, students had to endure Adds and Drops. For many students, Adds and Drops had always been a headache anyway. This fall was worse. Because of budget problems, the University decided to on- ly open the Frank Erwin Center for one day of Adds and Drops. Any student who arrived at the Erwin Center after 9 a.m. was confronted with long lines even for UT that snaked all over the outside sidewalk area. Instead of being one long line, there were numerous chains, one for the late 8:00 and 8:30 people, another for the early 9:00, 9:30 and 10:00 people. After deciding which line to stand in, all that was left was to wait. Which everyone did. By mid- afternoon, the late August heat was unbearable. As people neared the door, cool blasts of air seemed to help. Once inside, there were students and, of course, more lines everywhere. There was a line to get forms, which let you in- to another line. There were lines to pay, lines to validate ID ' s and even lines to get out. By late afternoon, the fire mar- shal had had enough. The Erwin Center had to be closed because there were too many people inside. So, what began as a way for the University to save money ended up a disaster. Adds and Drops had to be extended for another day so that everyone could attempt to get their classes scheduled. After the first day of classes, most students could be found at the Drag buying books or supplies. Typically, this was a time students caught up from the previous semester about grades on finals, the holidays, and new phone numbers. HELLO DOWN THERE. A young UT fan peers into the dugout during a Longhorn baseball game to see if he can have his ball autographed. LONE STAR: Texas flags of all sizes are popular at many University sporting events. WAITING: Waiting for the shuttle bus is a lonely experience. Two students wait for the late afternoon buses near the East Mall. JimSijmon 4 Still on Track
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Jim Simmon Preparation for the race begins by Christi Mance It was a race to the finish. The University has been compared to many things, but never to a race. There are many similarities between the two. At the beginning of the race, a runner had to be mentally prepared. Sizing up the competition, preparing for the physical effects of the race and thinking ad to the finish kept the participant ' s mind reeling. Students planned for the year in a variety of ways. Freshmen came to Orientation before the big move to Austin. Shopping trips with mom gave newcomers the college essentials, such as laundry detergent and hot pots. Sophomores and juniors relocated to off-campus housing. Improved living conditions also brought with it the responsibility of bills. Seniors looked ahead to their last year and graduation. Before the race could begin, iden- tification had to be assigned. Students replaced their names with their social security numbers so they could be iden- tified by the University at any point in the race. After numbers were learned, it was time to find a place at the starting line. Still on Track 3
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