Washington State University - Chinook Yearbook (Pullman, WA)

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taken them to. The stock market hit high marks almost monthly, with streaks of daily records commonplace. Budget cuts, deficits, depression, MX, re- cession, federal debt, military spending, in- terest rates, tax bills, tax cuts, Social Secur- ity, welfare, and unemployment were all words that were thrown around in the eco- nomic chatter of 1983. The problem being that while everyone might understand what the words may consist ofindividually, no one can agree to what happens when they all come together at once. Did I hear someone say that Economics should be a science? What happened to predictability? The race for the Democratic presidential nomination began to heat up and at last count there were 328 candidates running. Floods were the big natural disasters of 1982-85. From Washington to Colorado to the Virgin Islands, water flowed in abnormal amounts, as did the federal aid to rebuild the areas. The largest amount of damage oc- purred in California, both Northern and Southern. Hit by monstrous rains and wind storms, the coast was beaten into mudslides and broken homes, earning 35255 million in federal disaster money. If the earthquakes don't get 'em . . . Barney Clark became the first human to have a artificial heart implanted. The heart operation proved a success even though Clark's body finally rejected the plastic re- placement. Much was learned from the 61- year old's courageous attempt to live. James Watt was a very popular unpopu- lar in discussions. From environmentalists to Beach Boy fans, the Secretary of the In- terior was deemed to have stuck his foot in his mouth one too many times. But it was Reagan to the rescue each time. 'Tm sure :hat what jim really meant to say was :hat ... Extra-Strength Tylenol was not too reli- ble of a pain-reliever the latter part of Sep- ember and early October after seven people ied from ingesting cyanide-laced capsules. he deaths were all in the Chicago area, and ll the Tylenol responsible was purchased in he same area. Hysteria spread across the ountry as people dumped or turned over heir personal supplies to the authorities. opycat poisonings ran wild until the novel- y wore off. Acid added to eye drops, rar oison to edibles, and other pain-reliever amperings all occurred, fueling the public's ear and the need for tamper-proof con- ainers. The space shuttle program continued to e an impressive, soon profitable, venture. he latest journey in june saw the first .S. woman in space. Later the shuttle will eturn to earth at a permanent landing area ust a few miles from the launching pad. n Entertainment The entertainment world was invaded by a short, squatty little guy named E.T. in the biggest movie hit since . . . well . . . let's just say it was the biggest. Dustin Hoffman wore drag in his role as Tootsie but it wasn't enough to get him the Oscar for Best Actor. The honor went to Ben Kingsley for his por- trayal of Ghandi . The film also garnered seven other Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Meryl Streep won the award for Best Actress with her performance in Sophie,s Choice. The Korean War finally ended when the cast of MXAXSIH decided that their roles had begun to run out of situations and room. Hawkeye and the bunch, we'll miss you. Garfield was only one of the year's famous cats. The jim Davis-created beast took the nation by storm, as independent and coniv- ing as he could be. Garfield was discontinued from the Daily Evergreen after a rival rag cited some pitiful excuse. Garfield cele- brated his fifth birthday on june 19, 1985. The Stray Cats played their rockibilly tunes to the top of the charts, just one of many new artists to takeover the airwaves and video channels of the U.S. MTV, short for Music Television, became the new hypnosis of the 1980's with their video programming. Enticing viewers with new music, 'hip' VJ's CVideo jockeysl, and a variety of tidbits ranging from music news to contests, the channel has managed to create entertainment that requires no thought or action. Just sit there and let them takeover your world. If this is progress . . . Sports Sports 82-83 was highlighted by Cor should I say lowlighted?J the NFL players strike. After 57 days the crew went back to work. Only they know what was gained or lost as the public tired of the debates after a couple weeks and lost interest. Take a poll of America's wives, who was happy for 5 7 days? The abbreviated season saw the Washing- ton Redskins take the Super Bowl over the Miami Dolphins. A new kid was in the wings and didn't waste much time in creating a controversy. The United States Football League CUSFLJ, the Newjersey Generals in particular, lured Heisman winner Herschel Walker out of Georgia, Can undergraduate in a graduates gameb. The NFL and NCAA condemned the action and, of course, the USFL promised to never do it again. Penn State won the college football crown over the Georgia team, Coach joe Paterno's first. The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series over the Milwaukee Brewers, four games to three, rallying from a 5-Z deficit. North Carolina State completed their Cin- derella season with a last second defeat of the Houston Cougars for the NCAA title. Ralph Sampson of Virginia was named the player of the year for the third successive time. Philadelphia, behind Moses Malone and Julius Erving, demolished the Los Angeles Lakers in four straight games. - jeff Williams 23

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Theres a Real World Out There Although few seem to recognize the fact, there is a real world out there. The 1983 graduates will soon realize that Pullman has been a relatively sane home for four years, free of many of life's woes and worries. It's time to put those theories into action, time to take on real problems. 1983 was like all the years previous, in that it was a year unlike any other. Sure, the plots stayed the same, people still fight wars, fight each other, followed fads, followed sports, and followed fights. Only the names and the places changed so that the occurences did not seem monotonous. But many stayed the same. The battles still rage in the Middle East Ca timeless statementl, sometimes fierce, al- ways newsworthy. Israeli-PLO conflicts in Lebanon brought in U.S. troops to protect the peace in Beirut. A mid-September mas- sacre by Lebanese Christian militiamen left hundreds of Palestinian refugees slaught- ered in the streets. Guerillas and sympathiz- ers provided reason for U.S. involvement through June. U.S.-Soviet relations were still a good topic in 1982-83. Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev died after 18 years at the helm and was suceeded by Yuri Andropov, a former KGB leader. Andropov was given all three of the Soviet party's highest offices, the last in early june. SALT? Detente? They're still just words. Anti-nuclear movements gained strength throughout Europe and the U.S., from mothers in Great Britain to students in France and Germany, voices and actions be- came louder and bolder in the fight against the final holocaust. Now if someone would listen. Lech Walesa continued his fight against oppression, the savior of the Polish people met with Pope John Paul II in june. The Pope's visit to his homeland was greeted by millions of the working class, putting the Polish government into another corner when he disregarded behavior guidelines Cwishesb asked by the communist govern- ment. Conflict continued in El Salvador as U.S. dollars and involvement increased. With the assasination ofa U.S. military advisor, things began to more closely resemble the Vietnam II, 'radicals' had been warning us about for years. The Falklands remained British for one more year. The debate lingers on. Speaking of the British, little Prince Wil- 22 V ...- 2 ' ln' liam often outshone his famous parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The little tyke make it through his first year with travels to Australia and points in between. Margaret Thatcher retained her top spot in the British government when her Conserva- tive party waltzed to the biggest victory in decades. Northern Ireland was relatively quiet in 1983, just a few bombings. WW- .xw gf . . . . .p . , 0 ,ag ., - . ,WMM- National The national scene stayed on course witl' Ronald Reagan in the saddle. Many ques- tioned Ronnie's ways, most notably Hous Speaker Tip O'Neill and the rest of th weakened Democratic party. Economic ill seemed to lessen with the coming ofthe new year. Still, millions remained unemploye and discontent to the course the country ha

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With the running craze sweeping Amer- ica, WSU has definitely had its share of run- ning nuts pounding the pavement this past year at a number of fun runs and road races held on or near campus, fand the increase in the number of people participating in themq The Third Annual Gold Bar Run, spon- sored by the WSU Army ROTC, attracted the largest crowd of runners, with over 1000 participating. The fun run was a standard 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles. The winner of the race was Dave Smith, with a time of 35 min- utes, and the first woman across the line was joan McGrath, a WSU student, with a time of 58 minutes and 16 seconds. Teams also entered the race this year, the fastest men's team was the R.F.T.B.'s CRun For The Beeth, and the fastest women's team was the Pi Beta Phils Hill's Angels. 25 men's teams and 9 women's teams participated in the race. A wheelchair racer also participated - Leroy Monson from Spokane, who com- pleted the race in 49 minutes. The race started at the French Administra- tion building, and ended at Martin Stadium. The 6.2 mile race went through downtown Pullman and preceded the Mayfair Parade. 24 At the awards ceremony, a check was pre- sented to the Children's Home Society, and over 120 prizes were given to top finishers. Each runner also received a running chart, certificate, and over S11 worth of coupons donated by local merchants. The Sigma Phi Epsilon Heart Fund Run, Wazzu Wellness Run for the Health of It, Turkey Trot and Frostbite Run were some of the other popular runs held here on campus beginning in October. The ultimate of the fun runs around this area had to be Bloomsday Run held in Spo- kane, which attracted over 28,000 runners this year. This year's crowd made Bloomsday the second largest run ofits kind in the Unit- ed States. That is quite a large growth from the 1,200 runners that ran Bloomsday in 1977, when the fun run was started. Running isn't just restricted to those be- tween the ages of 16-25. It is not unlikely to see kids from 5 years old to grandparents of 90 participating in various fun runs across the country. As long as a person feels good during and after running there is not much that should hold him back. Here at WSU there is rarely a night or day when there is not a runner out pounding the streets arounr campus. During the winter, when it gets darl- early, it is agood precaution to run in groups like some of the sororities and dorms hav done this year. It makes running a little mor interesting when there is someone to cha with, and also less dangerous. Wearin adequate clothing when the temperatur reaches sub-52 degrees, and avoiding iced over streets are two very important factors tu keep in mind in avoiding sickness and injury There are many reasons why running ha become the popular sport it is today. It i fairly easy to do, there is not much skill in volved, and it helps in building mental as we as physical health. Most runners seem t have a long endurance level when it comes t physical ability as well as a higher level o energy when it comes to daily activity. Feel ing better about yourselfis definitely a posi tive aspect of running. Knowing that you ar doing something good for your body, an then seeing improvements in your runnin ability, social life and work all play a larg part in making running such a popular spor