The year 1982 saw the re-emergence of the Cincinnatian, but was short-lived after a disastrous 1983 try that resulted in an incomplete book and financial disaster. The students produced a book in 1984 and again in 1986, after which production was sustained through the remainder of the decade, with the last book published in 1989. The ‘80s feel is much like that of the ‘60s, only with bigger hair. These books leave behind the unrest of the ' 70s and again reflect the fun of being a student, while still leaving room for the issues important to these students.
1987 Cover
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Changes
The college student today has been called conservative and over-concerned with financial security and career success. Although this may be an overall trend, a generality like this overlooks our wide diversity in interests, attitudes and ambitions. With more than 230 organizations on campus and a constant flux of ideas adding more, it’s hard to point to an interest that one of these groups does not address. However, as diverse as UC students are, unity shows in campus events such as Homecoming and the Sigma Sigma Carnival.
More serious issues struck the campus as well, with students rallying against apartheid in South Africa and witnessing with shock and grief the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. Difficulties in obtaining liability insurance caused the University to limit campus areas where drinking is permitted, and because of this, the Homecoming Dance was held off campus.
Found on page 7 of the 1986 book
Terminated by apathy
The Cincinnatian Yearbook, the only yearbook the University of Cincinnati has ever had was snuffed out this year after struggling to survive for four wretched, miserable years back on campus. Despite letters from the Pope and other world leaders, Pete Rose’s offered resignation and threats of mass suicides by the literally dozens of students that actually bought books, the UC administration went ahead with a bizarre cost-cutting plan recommended by the now-infamous Cresap report and ended the book’s funding for next year. As the final hour approached, candlelight vigils were held in protest outside the Administration building, and yellow ribbons were tied around campus trees while both protestors present sang “We Shall Overcome.” The Rev. Jessee Jackson delivered a stirring speech about “Power to the Power… uh … People” … or something like that. The Cincinnatian Yearbook is no more and you have only yourselves to blame. Don’t worry, we’re not bitter.
Found on page 130 of the 1989 book
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