80s Highlights
The 80s brought about events like the demolition
Burlin Wall, the identification of AIDS, and the Big Gulp.
Disco was replaced by heavy metal, alternative and the
introduction of "rap." The Iran/Iraq war had more than
its fair share of news minutes and President Ronald Reagan
had his hands full, especially after the attempt on his
life by gunman, John Hinckley Jr. Accomplishments included
the eradication of smallpox, the identification of the
AIDS virus, and the marriage of Diana and Prince Charles.
Tragedies included the death of Indirah Ghandi and the
explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.
In sports, Pete Rose was banned from baseball
in 1989; Ben Johnson broke the 100-meter record, and subsequently
tested positive for banned substances; Mike Tyson becomes
the youngest main to win the heavyweight title; Mary Decker
set six world records in track and field, over 600 Major
League baseball games were cancelled due to the player's
strike.
On the homefront at Campus Rec:
• Well-U Program was developed in conjunction
with McKinley Health Center
• Indoor Soccer held in Memorial Stadium
bubble.
• Construction of 30-acre outdoor field
complex at the corner of Lincoln and Florida Avenue (Complex)
including 4 ball diamonds, and four play fields.
• Completed $2.7 million renovation
of Ice Arena including a facelift of the lobby area, renovation
of the office spaces, and adjustments of the ice space
itself.
• Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE)
opens in 1989 (3 basketball/volleyball courts, offices,
lobby)
