You spent time at K-State in the 80s if…

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  • You listened to cassette tapes on your Boombox or walkman like “I Love a Rainy Night” (Eddie Rabbit), “Physical” (Olivia Newton-John), “I Love Rock 'N' Roll” (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts), “Always On My Mind” (Willie Nelson), “Every Breath You Take” (The Police), “Billie Jean” (Michael Jackson), “Jump” (Van Halen), “When Doves Cry” (Prince), “Like A Virgin” (Madonna), “Say You, Say Me” (Lionel Richie), “Livin' On A Prayer” (Bon Jovi), “Forever and Ever, Amen” (Randy Travis), “Miss You Much” (Janet Jackson) and “Straight Up” (Paula Abdul).
  • You watched movies at Westloop, Seth Childs, Varsity and Campus Theaters.
  • You know the term “Air Parrish.”
  • You went to Charlie’s on specific nights for great deals.
  • You hung out at Tuttle Creek when it was warm outside.
  • You remember when the Powercat logo was the new athletic logo for K-State.
  • You saw the first game at Bramlage Coliseum…pre-Octagon of Doom.
  • You stopped for ice cream at Call Hall.
  • You spent lots of time in Kramer, The Derb and/or Van Zile for meals.
  • You could legally drink at 18-years-old…and then you couldn’t.
  • You know about “The Stacks” at Farrell Library.
  • You spent many hours at The Rec.
  • You spent time searching and waiting for parking in the Student Union parking lot.
  • You purchased something from Ballard's Sporting Goods, Brentwood, Carousel, Campbell’s Gift Shop, Krystallos, Christine’s, The Dusty Bookshelf, The Master Gamer, The Pathfinder, Keller’s Too, Woody’s, Wildcat Spirit, Varney’s and The Palace Cards and Gifts.
  • You smile when you hit the Manhattan city limit and see the letters on K-Hill or Manhattan Hill.

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