University of Tulsa - Kendallabrum (Tulsa, OK)

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, it . Greek events such as the Lambda Chi Alpha Watermelonfest help bring TU students together. Sorority members and independents spend the day in friendly competition, like the banner contest. Members of Kappa Alpha Theta try to wow the men of Sigma Chi during the fraternity's annual Derby Days. We all like to do things that are fun, but, at the same time, help others. Tom Wuller .ills ,, - , . E W' rDR Wendy Kirkle jumps for joy and charity above sorority sister Gwen Horras while raising money for the Cleo Wallace Village for children. The hand that feeds Ed Snow gives grapes chased down with beer in a contest during the Kappa Sigma Olympics. The frat made money for the Gatesway Foundation. Photos by Angela Berg. A4 Philanthropy

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Oliphant Hall, room 301 has one left handed desk. When I enroll I look for classes ln there Sheila Nalfeh Famous lefty, former president Gerald Ford visited Tulsa Nov. 2 during Operation Breakthrough, an attempt to increase trade with China. TU President Paschal Twyman was master of ceremonies for the event. Photo byjay Strother For Sharon Calzaretta, writing on the gym floor offers none of the uncomfortable constraints found in the right-handed desks all over campus. Photo by Yael Irom Lefties