University of North Carolina Asheville - Archive Yearbook (Asheville, NC)

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Progress of new dorms 8 October Outdoor study carels Dorm skating party

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September The Welcome Back dance seemed strange in September, but everyone agreed that it was worth the wait. Despite long beer lines and an occasional elbow in the back due to the heavy crowds, students managed to dance and mingle, meeting new people and renewing old friendships. Schlitzfest ' 80 appeared doomed from its beginning at 1 p.m. on a dreary, cloudy Saturday. But the beer, music, and laughter brought out the sun and saved the day. Student Government scored additional points by sponsoring The Muppet Movie, attracting as many curious viewers as Deep Throat did in the spring of 1978. The dorm village hummed and sang at night when residents congregated outside to steal the few remaining warm, sultry evenings, for soon the cold would creep into the mountains and students would resort to their books. Meanwhile, Polish workers upset their neat, organized world when they decided to strike for better working conditions. The water controversy between the City of Asheville and Buncombe County remained unresolved while tempers continued to rise. The profes- sional football season opened, providing students with an excuse to close their books. Miss Oklahoma was crowned Miss America in Atlantic City without Bert Parks serenading her. Carter and Reagan invaded the media with political promises and continued to charge one another with absurd injustices against mankind. Back on campus, the dogwood trees had begun to proudly display their caps of red glory and students complained of the inequities of college life. Welcome Back Dance September 7

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October Fall became apparent when the basketball players were seen bouncing from the gym. When practice starts, winter is surely on the way. Oktoberfest, the outdoor celebration of fall, drew new people to the campus to throw darts at balloons, swing at junk cars, vote for the best pair of male legs, and enjoy other fund-raising activities sponsored by various clubs and organizations. Mid- semester exams plagued students but everyone found time to watch Carter and Reagan practice the finer points of political rhetoric during their debate. Iran and Iraq warred while the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals for the National League pennant. An Algerian city was demolished by an earthquake that claimed the lives of over 2000 people. The display of colors brought a record number of tourists to the Asheville area, converting the high school gym to a makeshift hotel to accommodate weary t ravelers. Resident students squirmed as body lice threatened to dominate the dorm village. Halloween brought a dance and students took advantage of the opportunity to dress up and act out their fantasies. Ski jackets appear and sandals disappear as everyone looked forward to colder weather, turkey, and snow! Pretty Legs Contest, Oktoberfest Buried Sidewalks October 9 V