Western Kentucky University - Talisman Yearbook (Bowling Green, KY)

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Maintenance problems abound in dormitories, especially in the kitchen areas. This leaky faucet, which could not be shut off by hand, was found in Barnes-Campbell Vandalism, considered a problem in the dorms, is exhibited by a broken Exit sign in Poland Hall A different kind of bulletin board adorns Mike Biggs’ room in Barnes-Campbell. Biggs collected the items during a panty raid. A crime check becomes the subject of an East Hall resident assistant (RA) meeting in which dormitory director Linda Winstead explains the Department of Public Safety's engraver. A Christmas check-out was another topic of the dormitory’s nine R.A.'s. After a library study session, Sarah Routt, a sophomore from Evansville, Ind., and Doug Spisich, a junior from Mt. Washington, share a quiet moment outside East Hall, Miss Routt’s dormitory. 8) Dorm Life

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Getting into The “SWING OF THINGS...” con. each dormitory six open houses per semester during which resident assistants are required to monitor their floors. Students must sign visitors in at the residence hall desk and keep their doors open far enough for a person to pass through. Bill Jackson, a junior from Bowling Green, said he likes living in the dormitory but does not care for the visitation policy. “| think visitation’s a joke,’ Jackson said. ‘| believe my parents trust me enough... and | believe I’m mature enough to decide what goes on in my room.” Another student displeased with the visitation policy was Robert Riley, a freshman from Carrollton. He said, “The whole system is archaic; who wants to visit once a month? That's fine for your parents.’ Riley said he was also upset because when there is no open house a student with a girl friend has to go out and spend money. Quiet hours in the dormitories are from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, but many still complain about noise. “I'm looking for a place to study and you can't do it in the dorm,” said David Pollock, a transfer student from the University of Kentucky. Pollock added, “| was in here the other night and somebody threw some firecrackers right in front of the door; you hear ‘em all night outside the windows. You hear guys with their hot cars out here; they get up to about 60 between these speed bumps... you listen to that all night.” There are good aspects of dormitory living, however. The rooms are cheap and the buildings are conveniently located for students. Mentioning another good aspect of dormitory life, Bill McGinley, a senior from Easton, Pa., said, ‘Dorm life is good because it makes you learn to get along with others.’’ McGinley is a resident assistant in one of the men’s halls. The majority of the approximately 40 students interviewed see mandatory housing, restricted open house, and noise in the residence hall as problems that need to be dealt with. @ 28 Dorm Life A clutter of shoes, clothes, and magazines provides the study atmosphere for Dan Couden, an Owensboro freshman, in his Barnes-Campbell room. Couden’s roommate, Robert Brumley, said the two clean their room whenever they feel like it A Barnes-Campbell group sing-a-long is led by Norris Jackman, a sophomore from Cave City, (shirtless) and Eddie Pennington, a sophomore from Nortonville (with guitar). The group meets in Pennington’s room once a month to sing bluegrass and country music tunes

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310) 3: : of UY Cau it fun, a time filler, something to do or an outlet. Call it entertainment. Whether it be movies, books, television, records or songs, students are important consumers of the media surrounding them. This year, insanity, terror, sex and spoofs characterized the movies students saw. Based on life in an insane asylum, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” swept the billing for the 48th annual Academy Award nominations. Jack Nicholson led the list of award hopefuls with his nomination as best actor for the film. The bicentennial was the basic theme for two movies. James Whitmore captured the dry wit of the late U.S. President Harry Truman in a convincing solo performance. For his role in “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!,” Whitmore was also nominated for an Academy Award as best actor. The other bicentennial theme was found in “Barry Lyndon.” The film, starring Ryan O'Neal, captured the era of the American Revolutionary period with its rich display of costumes. The nostalgia craze that has been evi- e @ e e e e e e e e e e e “1 just like it (Happy Days’) because of the nostalgia, happiness and laughter.” —Sherrelyn Presson dent in recent years also etched its way into the movies. Veteran actor George Burns and Walter Matthau teamed up to present a light-hearted sketch, “The Sunshine Boys.” For their performances in the movie, Burns and Matthau were nominated for best sup- porting actor and best actor, respectively. In true western style, hero John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn starred in “Rooster Cog- burn... and the Lady.” Disaster flicks were also popular this year. Jaws was not truly a disaster movie, but the suspenseful drama sent waves of “shark scare” rippling through the United States. Already grossing over $150 million in box office receipts, “Jaws” swept the country in quite an unusual fashion with “Jaws” merchandise. Movie-goers were also given a look at “the truth at last and what really happened” when the ‘Hindenburg’ was released as a movie. e e e e e e e e e e e e e Entertainment (Gn T SPECIA The subject of comedy was not to be omitted this year from the movies. Last year’s “Young Frankenstein” had a direct parallel in the current movie “Old Dracula.” It starred David Niven in an out-of-character role as Dracula. Other movies with a touch of comedy proved entertaining. They included “Dog Day Afternoon”, starring Al Pacino and “The Return of the Pink Panther” starring Peter Sellers. Students were especially able to relate to a movie filmed less than 75 miles away, en- titled ‘‘Nashville.”” People also felt touched by the trauma. Olympic skier Jill Kinmont experienced in the stirring motion picture, “The Other Side of the Mountain.” There appeared to be a trend toward the production of movies by blacks about blacks that appealed to both black and white customers. Two prime examples were ‘‘Let’s Do It Again” starring Sidney Poitier, and “Mahogany” starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. ‘““Mahogany’s” success is al- ready visible as it has grossed more than $15 million at the box office since it was released. Two other big hits for ‘76 included “Tommy,” a rock-opera based movie star- ring Ann-Margret, and “3 Days of the Condor” starring Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway. Movies with sex plots included “Shampoo” with Warren Beatty, “Once Is Not Enough,” and “The Happy Hooker” starring Lynn Redgrave as famous call girl Xaviera Hollander. When students were asked by the 7a is- man about what subjects they would like to see made into movies, many chose cur- rent books. Ken York said he would like to see Lord of the Rings, a part of The Hobbit made into a movie. A best-selling book this year, The Hobbit was written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Other popular books this year included Helter Skelter, the story of the Manson murders, and Curtain by the late Agatha Christie. According to local bookstore owners, there was a trend toward the do-it-yourself books and a swing away from the ecology books. ‘Ecology books have lost their fasci- nation,” one owner said. According to him, the big sellers are the home work kits and anything to do with weight watching. Rosemary Rogers proved her popularity as a writer this year with three best sellers. Two of these to stay high on the hit list were Sweet Savage Love and Dark Fires. When asked about their favorite reading material, students listed everything from Playboy to Time to Huckleberry Finn. Dreama Westbay said she especially liked Sou Sister Number One. ‘| couldn't put it down because | wanted to see what would happen next,” Miss Westbay said. The bicentennial was not left out of the literary sphere. John Jakes wrote a six part series on the nation’s history that was especially popular. The first four sequels included The Bastard, The Rebels, The Seekers and The Furies. The remaining two were to be released before July 4, 1976. James Michener’s Centennia was also “1 couldn't put it (the book) down because | wanted to see what would happen next.” —Dreama Westbay e e e e e e e e e e e e e popular in the bicentennial year. The book contained a lengthy history of the country. When not at the movies or reading a book, many students resorted to the ever-popular television viewing. Daytime game shows and soap operas continued to be favorites with the college crowd. Mike Biggs said he likes the “Match Game” because of the ‘cutdowns.” Kathy Majors said “$10,000 Pyramid’ was a favorite of hers. Television shows this year could be characterized by their quick entries and quicker exits. All major networks dropped shows early in the year in an effort to main- tain high audiences in the polls. Some of the shows eliminated were “Beacon Hill,” “That's My Mama,” “The Montefuscos” and ‘Kate McShane.” Mary Tyler Moore Productions initiated two new winners into the TV lineup this year, “Phyllis” and “Doc.” A spinoff of ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Phyllis” starred Cloris Leachman as a liberated widow lead- ing a new life without her husband. Police shows were numerous. In addition to the already-existing ‘Police Woman,” “Joe Forrester,” “The Blue Knight” and “Starsky and Hutch” joined the TV lineup. Proving the trials and troubles of a teacher can be humorous, ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ opened the doors of success for its ABC producers. “Kotter” was not the only person to suffer trials and troubles on the television screen. Sonny and Cher Bono provided a form of ‘daytime drama” with their breakup and Cher’s re-marriage shortly afterwards. The duo did manage to reconciliate long enough to stage a combined comedy show early in January ‘76. The bicentennial year of 1976 was also the year the ‘Six Million Dollar Man” was joined by ‘‘The Bionic Woman” to become what many termed “The Twelve Million Dollar Pair.’