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

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| in onversions — no matter what the situation, d students could adapt. Some moved back on campus to save money. But with dorms filled to capacity, some had to live three to a room. Many others’ financial aid was cut, so they got part- time jobs or sold their typing skills to make money. Money was tight all around. When we started looking for a theme, we looked at the economy and the students, and we saw a determina: tion to survive. In the middle of a recession, pessimism could have come easily. But people still took time to have fun; they just did it less expensively, going to private parties and on-campus movies. We looked for a word to sum up both sides of the story — conversions. With budget cuts, the Talisman also had to change. So we cut 24 pages and tightened coverage in academics and sports. Using larger headlines and photos, simple graphics and quote boxes, we hoped to attract students’ attention. continued on back endsheet Contents Student Life 10 Academics 122 Sports 178 Organizations 236 | Classes 316 Index 384 Copyright 1981 by the Office of University Publications, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101