University of Texas El Paso - Flowsheet Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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Reagan aud Kogew Ke - elected Democratic inter-party disputes and separatism paved a smooth road for Ronald Reagan’s re-election to the presidency of the United States. From the first, the Republican party was united behind Reagan and his con- servative brand of politics. They moved with one face to the public with little dissent over the 1984 party platform. The Democrats, however, entertained the public with back-fighting, political manuevering and mud-slinging. The Democratic convention was marked by a gathering of party members, with posi- tions ranging from fiscal conservative- ness to gay rights, who refused to compromise on any issue. Colorado Senator Gary Hart led the fiscal | conservatives in a cry for a new order. With the slogan, ‘“The Candidate with New lIdeas,’’ Hart encouraged comparisions of himself to the late John F. Kennedy. The Reverend Jesse Jackson brought back the gold old days of barnstorming politics. Surrounded by his multi-racial Rainbow Coalition, Jack- son’s fiery speeche s shook the country and sought, in vain, to revive its political soul, However, it was Walter ‘‘Fritz’’ Mondale who captured the Democratic nomination. Mondale was an ‘‘old guard’’ candidate whose nondescript character could not overcome a media-oriented society. Perceived as dull and whimpy, Mondale handed Reagan a 49-state landslide victory in the Novem- ber election. Perhaps the greatest highlight of the 1984 election was Mondale’s selection of Geraldine Ferraro as his vice-presiden- tial runningmate, marking the first time a woman has run for the office on a na- tional party ticket. On the local scene, Mayor Jonathan Rogers was re-elected for a second term. Elected to hold council seats were Pat Haggarty, Jimmy Goldman, Alicia Chacon, Orlando Fronseca, Ed Elsey and Suzie Azar. Student Life Dzong La 27

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Finals aud Fua Fill Winter Wouths The door is locked, the phone’s off he hook and the water’s on to boil. It’s inals time again. The time when sleep was a rumor to 1 student trying to memorize the entire listory of the western world in one weekend. Yet, for some it was a time to ass the nights restfully, calmed by an ‘A” average and the knowledge that, even if they answered their entire exam in Greek, they could never flunk the course. Finals are just a prelude to something more important in the life of a college student: Winter Break. Students dominated area ski resorts, packed local pubs and travelled home with a semester’s worth of dirty laundry and Christmas presents. COFFEE, PEN, PENCIL AND BLUEBOOK, I’VE GOT EVERYTHING I NEED. Clockwise from be- low, finals often begin at 7 a.m. even though there is little life around. Getting those last-minute munchies to help get you through the test. M M’s are a favorite, but Cheetos do just as well. Hopping up to Ruidoso for some skiing is a com- mon sight for many students during winter break. Studying and trying to study, as well as stay awake, fills the time before finals. Student Life Dzong La 29