University of Tulsa - Kendallabrum (Tulsa, OK)

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if J, 'rs -w The World Series attracts john Ebert and lay Strother to the television at the Honors House. Photo by Yael Irom. Residents of john Mabee relax in front of their dorm televi- sion. Photo by Chibly Lamas. , . M I ,,,, Ak, Student Life

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lt's presence was ubiquitous. lt's influ- ence, tremendous. It's appeal, universal. It was impossible to escape the wiles of the television anywhere on campus, whether in common areas, dorm rooms, or even the lob- by of Westby or the Hut. No matter where one was, the 'great wasteland' was there too, ready and willing to captivate the mind and dull the senses. Although parents and professors often regard- ed this as negative, col- lege students tended to view the TV as a restora- A Rebmg 541112449 Watching the wasteland of TV tive. After studying for tests, writing papers, and even occasionally attending the odd class or two, a brain-disen- gaging session with the television was a bless- ing. Vegging out with the television could ease studying stresses, relax the mind Knot to men- tion clenched writing fingersj and promote so- cial behavior. Watching some truly idiotic pro- gram with another per- son led to shared snide comments, observations and laughter. While it was true that some stu- dents stared at the glow- ing box excessively, and paid the academic penal- ty, most could limit themselves to a healthy Qphysically and aca- demicallyl amount. Choosing just the right material to vega- tate to was not always easy. However, the truly dedicated relaxation-ori- ented student could al- ways find something in a pinch. Martha Pigg Watching TV at the Kappa Delta house while eating soup for lunch is Wendy Mitori. Photo by Yael Irom.. 'r :aj . W, , 'f Af?m:11,',,,, ,, Student Life Twin 5outh's TV often draws a crowd. Here, residents gath- er to watch MTV on a Tues- day night. Photo by Yael Irom. A comfortable place to watch television for Frances Weddig, Ann Duggins, and james Stenhouse is the Lottie lane basement. Photo by Yael Irom. A' We .as-be ,.--- F

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jams and Vuarnets are worn by Frank Sanders on Bid Day as he plays with his dog. Photo by Brad Hoffman. ,vf TNF' 311 f l-l Student Life Watching television at the Kappa Delta house, Mary Ann Mattox displays a more formal side of campus fashion. Photo by Yael Imm. of F + ,wean Jp:.g,aArx Q. Mark McClure, tune-master Lambda Chi Alpha, puts in disc on Bid Day. Photo E Brad HOHrn.m.