University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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Dances prove popular weekend entertainment in the Sky Lounge. Bob 8ender congratulate Nancy Lanthier, winner o the FEX mini-skirt dance. ORGANIZATIONS Keep Weekends Busy Organizations on campus filled the weekends with a variety of activities as soon as the semester began. Dances were the most popular activity and often gimmicks were devised to attract more students. Reduced prices were offered to girls wearing mini skirts at a dance sponsored by the FEX fraternity. During the dance judges determined which girl was wearing the shortest skirt. Around the Clock With Fashions featured the newest styles for college coeds. Delta Sigma sorority sponsored the style show and Mrs. Patricia Podvin, an alumni of the sorority, was commentator. Sigma Tau Gamma held their annual all-school September-fest at Eau Claire Lakes. Music was provided by the Realms of Tyme and the menu consisted of bratwurst and beverages. 18

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DEMONSTRATIONS Stimulate Many Thoughts In a conformity-threatened society students sought to find their own way. The demonstrations were quiet, but thought provoking, proving that student apathy was giving way to student involvement. Students from Ross and Hawkes Halls contributed to campus activity with a sit-in asking for bus service between the South campus dorms and the Student Center. While campaigners for George Wallace for president met inside the Sveden House, students from the University demonstrated for peace outside the restaurant. Due to a bomb threat in Old Main classes were cancelled during the afternoon. Students left the buildings in a state of confusion, but rejoiced in the unexpected release from classes. For security reasons night classes were also called off even though the building had been searched and no bomb had been found. Student express confusion, joy. amarement. and disgust during the bomb scare which closed classes for the afternoon and evening. 17

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I History repeats itself Western-stylo at the Delta Sigma style show. Above: Kothio Kukull models a pants ensemble, while Laura Akers (left) favors the new look for 1969. 19