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Living experience For some students housing is tem- utilities going to swallow up my

porary. It is their "home away from money and more? (DECISIONS -home." Freshmen students suddenly DEC/SIONS!t) encounter quite a difference in their After all decisions are made, then hometown home's and their campus the students "make their move." homes. Moving is so much fun . Just ask

New students are used to sitting anyone carrying tons of dothes, a/­down to a table well set with the food bums, pictures, posters, shoes, etc., etc within reach. Now they have to stand . . . if they aren't having a really nice in line and even get a meal ticket time. (They'll tell you!t). Whether a punched just to sit down and eat. student is moving into a dorm or an (Whew! Worked up an appetitet) Then apartment, he is usually worn out for they retire to their dorm rooms for a his first day of class. nice quiet evening of study. Some students automatically have (WRONGt) With two parties going roommates. They are called spouse. on, and a group of students discussing Many married students prefer to live how they hated that quiz, it is a never in a private or public apartment build­ending battle. ing, whereas some live in houses.

Some of the other students decide to However, some married students live break from dorm life (when their term in the university housing units pro­fs up) and get an apartment. These vided especially for them by the uni­students really get that feeling of in- versity. dependence. Many apartments do not Whether a student's housing is have washers and dryers. Now these temporary or permanent or on or off students have to make their regularly campus, it is a really a true test of scheduled trips to the laundry-mat. independence for a student to ~

Many decisions are made when stu- face. W dents are considering getting an Entertaining a friend, Rick Ramsburg dis­apartment. They ask: how much rent cusses with Kathy Cruse what it's like to go to can I afford, do I want a roommate, are MU.

Keeping in touch with friends, Terrie Humphreys take a break from house keeping and chores.

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Milking the move for the phone, Susie Obrien and Danny Woods each try to answer the phone first.

Enjoying the warmth of a cozy apartment for a Christmas party, Patty Bolen and Jonie Candy celebrate the holiday.

inals approaching, Jeff Miller recalls emories of the past semester.

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Sharon Lotz relaxes and discusses details of the days class with fellow class mates.

An unusual drink, Volcanic Vapor, (one of The Drinks of the Gods) may be purchased at the Oub Pompeii.

Finished with the last class of the spring term, For a part time job, Sandy Genung and Mitch John Harbour, Eugene Clapsis and Tim Young Suscardo serve the crowd celebrating last day of celebrate the evening. classes.

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Enjoying the last free night before finals, Jeff Lelleri and Donny Selletti relax at the bar.

Night life experience As the saying goes in television commercial land, "Week­

ends are made for Miehe/ob. " This could be very true for Marshall students who frequent

the many local bars. Most bars have special nights where the beer or liquor is cheap. The 1896 Club has 25¢ a beer night on Tuesdays, as does Verbs 10th Inning. Bobbies University Lounge has Happy Hour from 4-7, 7 days a week. This is only to name a few. Bars with unique atmospheres, such as Heritage Station attract many students. "The Station ': is decorated with old train seats, barber chairs and other antiques. You 're cooled off with a ceiling fan and a Kerr jar of beer.

If dancing is what you're out for, some nice dance spots indude Disco Mad Hatter, Disco Inferno, and 1896 Club.

The only place you can have beer on campus, besides dorm rooms, is the Sundown Coffee House, where beer cannot be taken from the premises.

Students who do not have cars or don 't like to venture into the darkness, usually stay dose to campus and play pool, ping pong, bowl or one of the other activities going on at the Student Center.

During daytime hours on the weekends, a trip to the south side of town to Ritter Park is ideal. There is several large areas in which to play softball, Frisbee or what ever. Beer is not allowed in the park. Sororitie's and fraternities frequent the park for get togethers. Actually, it's a nice bike ride ~ from campus to the park. W Bob Weir, Lynn Clark, and Denise Maceyko enjoy the night out.

Mike Joh nson prepares for the last shot in a game of pool.

Alan Hinkle and Cindy Kashmere pose for a quick picture while at the "Hole."

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Classes add to the experience After recuperating from the night

before, whether it be from an over­active night life or an all-night study session, the problem of the hour is making it to class on time.

Even those with the best intentions of prompt arrival are affected by the deterrents which often occur while en route to class.

One activity which always seems to work is Pike's Peak. With different types of games going on all through the day, no matter what time you hap-

pen by, there's something that de­mands your attention.

It might be a freshman roommate which you haven't seen in three se­mesters that puts a stumbling block in your path, and the outcome is late again.

Walking by an obstacle daily, makes it harder to avoid. People walk­ing from the dorms pass the tennis courts daily and who can pass up a friendly tennis match.

The ODK circle is usually a center

of attention around midday when some students bring out their guitars and banjos and practice their music. Few people can pass this without lis­tening for a few minutes.

There is always something happen­ing in the student center that will de­lay your trek across campus. It could be a speaker or some type of acrobatic act that you can't pass. After all, if it didn't deserve your attention, it wouldn't be there, would it? ~

Spring is on the way. As the snow melts and warmer temperatures arrive, students begin to shed their coats and put on apparel with shorter sleeves and thinner material. And then there are those who force the weather a little.

Confus ion. Students listen attentively to a speaker on the plaza while workmen repair damage done to the plaza from the cold during the winter.

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Enjoying the warmth of spring, Rick Rams­burg, Carry "BO" Ranson and Diane Slaughter soak up the sun at the spring concert at Ritter Park. Although most of the events were rained out the sun did shine and all had a good time with the b'1\ on beer in the park lifted for the concert.

Bluegrass and beer hit of Spring Concert Spring had sprung and heavy win­

ter thoughts melted into frivolity. Celebration of the season was formed by song one April afternoon in the park.

After a gloomy morning picture, the sun exposed itself to greet Castle­man 's Run, JOI, Heartsfield and Dixie Dregs in Ritter Park Ampitheater, a feature of Marshall's weeklong "Spring Fest." Along with the sun about 500 gather Friday, April 27 to

welcome six hours of bluegrass, jazz­rock and "electric-chamber" music.

Bluegrass Castleman's Run arrived from their West Virginia State College home and stayed through Saturday evening, also playing to the Sundown Coffee House audience. JOI dropped in from Charleston to perform their last concert as the originally formed JOI and Heartsfield and Dixie Dregs came from afar, both nationally known grqups who have recorded a

few albums. Originally formed from a Florida college music department and headlining the concert, Dixie Dregs plays Eull-time rock, jazz and south­ern music. They call it "electric cham­ber."

George Allen, organizer of the Con­cert Committee and Spring Concert hopes that hearts stay light until next spring, when Student Activities hopes to try again the "Spring Concert" con-cept. ~

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Military experience The morning has a distinct, crisp, chill about it. The sun has

just started up in the east and as you look to your right you see a line of dirty green, tired faces. Off in the distance about 500 meters you see so,nething, the sun reflecting off metal; the enemy was coming in. You signal your radio man who re­quests artillery support.

Alph zero delta, this is alpha zero delta three, adjust fire, shift charlie poppa seven three one, over.

Alpha zero delta three, this is alpha zero delta, adjust fire, shift charlie poppa seven three one, out.

Direction three three six zero, right 300, drop 400, over. Direction three three six zero, right 300, drop 400, out. Troops in open, VT in effect, over. Troups in open, VT in effect, out. Shot, over. Shot, out. Splash, over. Splash, out. The radio man signals you back, fire mission completed.

The exercise is over and you can take a well deserved break. Every now and then you can see certain members walking

around in olive drab green. They can be seen on campus from time to time climbing down walls, jumping out of airplanes, or trying to recruit others in their program.

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R.O. T.C., (Reserve Officers Train­ing Corps), does a lot more than ''play ARMY" though. 'The door is always open to anyone, whether they just want to talk or study, we're here to help them," says Captain Gordon Jobe.

R.O. T.C. students attend 2 hours of class a week where they learn every­thing from military housing to map reading. This class room work is rein­forced through practical work in the Field. Each student is required to at­tend IS hours per semester outside of class on prescribed R.O. T.C. function.

Stud en ts can take the course for up to 2 years without occuring any mili­tary obligation. Then at the end of the two years the student can either elect to drop the program or to sign his

military contract. Should the student decide to sign,

he will be required to attend a six week summer camp at Fort Bragg, NC. There, the student is taught ev­erything he will need to know about the military for when he commis­sioned as a 2nd lieutenant.

While the student is in the pro­gram, he has many directions in which he can go. There is the rifle team, color guard, rangers, scabbard and blade, and the drill team. Also, each year they have a Military Ball. Its one of the most Formal occasions on campus and always cli-maxes a successful year of ~ military experiences. ,~~

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Welcoming rushees into Lamda Chi members toss new brothers into the air

Controlling rush, an IFC member announces new pledge~ to a waiting members of fraterni­ties.

Greek experience Although Marshall's Greek com­

munity, ten fraternities and eight sor­oities, is relatively small, members can be found taking an active part in all areas of student life.

Fraternities and sororities help their members achieve personal goals by promoting academics, leadership, re­sponsibility, and social services. There is a minimun grade point aver­age members must maintain, and many Greek groups have regular study sessions to help achieve this goal. Greeks can be found in every area of campus life, from academic achievement to student leadership to athletic endeavor. Social service is strongly stressed by fraternities and sororities and all carry out projects to benefit both Marshall's campus and the Huntington community.

Sometimes, however, these groups

can become overenthusiastic and lose their perspective as was shown last year by events envolving Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. The Tekes violated several lnterfraternity Council rules regarding rush functions, academic standing, and pledge initiation. The fraternity was placed on suspension, but through the efforts and support of their national fraternity headquarters, alumni, other members of the Greek community, and Marshall's adminis­tration, the fraternity is rebuilding. The Tekes can reapply for Eull chapter status by May 1980.

Fraternities and sororities sponsor many activities involving the entire Greek community. Rush Week is held early in each fall and spring semes­ters, giving both prospective members and Greek organizations an opportu­nity to evaluate each other for future

membership. There are also many en­tertaining athletic events for the Greek community such as Teke Water Follois. Pike's Peak, and the annual Greek games.

Group living and friendship are major areas of Greek life. Ask most fraternity and sorority members what their organization means to them and they will probably answer "brother­hood" and "sisterhood". Life in a Greek house is an intense experience in human relationships. Residents have a certain responsibility for group decision-making and a commitment to the goals of the group. In a fraterni­ty or sorority, members can be alone or with friends. Greek life can offer a wide choice of friends, leading to friendships that will last a lifetime.

Strohs' conlest draws together Greek teams for competition.

Fraternily members toss new pledges in air.