University of Wisconsin Whitewater - Minneiska Yearbook (Whitewater, WI)

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Introduction I 7

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Reminiscence: A Look at the Past Year Another school year has come and gone. Glance back at the accomplishments you have achieved during that time. Were you satisfied with merely being a student, or did you strive to make the most of each day by becoming an active participant in cam- pus activities? Composing creative themes, cramming for tests, and endless hours in the library perhaps occupied the majority of your time. The academic phase of college, however, is only one aspect of your education. It is only through involvement in extra-curricular activities, membership in professional organizations, and through campus events that an individual can ob- tain a truly well-rounded education and take advantage of llstudent life? Take a momentls time to look back and recall those pleasant memories only a college student could have experienced. Frolicing in the snow during the Winterfest games, harmonizing with the Lettermen at the Homecoming concert, and cheering your favorite team on to vic- tory at the May Week tournaments were only a few of the numerous events you may cherish in your hearts as you reflect on the 1973-74- academic year at UW-Whitewater. In years from now, as you reminisce your college days, we hope you will be able to recall these years as the most stimulating days of your life. College is what you make it. The students pictured in the following llCampus Life,a section have made their college days so much more rewarding by really living and enjoying each day. 16-Campus Life

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iiSorry, No Money,9 9 HDonlt take that trip, isPut on a sweater.H siThe doctor will be here Thursday. iiSorry, no gas. i6Save the grad school?, isIim hungry? slIs it cold in here?9 These were probably the most used and least popular statements heard on the Whitewater campus during the past year-why? The year of the cutbacks brought many changes to UW-Whitewater. Our nation was faced with an energy crisis which was also apparent at the university. Turning down the thermostats resulted in the use of space heaters, additional blankets and has caused students to wear jackets in classes. Travel was cut down by both residents and commuters alike. There was less travel on weekends and thanks to Pi Sigma Ep- silon, our commuters formed a campus- wide car pool. As a result of the energy situation, students experienced a number of in- conveniences. The lines in the dining halls seemed to double in length while other students patiently waited in vain for the vending machines to be filled. In addition to the energy crisis UW-W also encountered a financial crisis. The Colleges lost a number of their faculty per- sonnel which resulted in reduced course offerings and affected various clubs and sports activities. Besides losing potential sponsors and coaches, many of the organizations were faced with less money for equipment and travel expenses. The 1973-74 academic year at the Univer- sity of Wiseonsin-Whitewater has truly been a year of ilSurvivalfl lB-Campus Life