The Cold War
The Cold War saw the rise of political opposition to the government across the nation and sparked the beginning of counter-culture. The student body became more and more politically involved, as the students participated in various protests. Most notably, the students participated in many protests surrounding the Vietnam War. Many of the Yellow Jacket Weekly articles feature ads calling for student participation in various demonstrations.
"While all too often we are content to isolate ourselves from the rest of the world and its problems, it is important to make ourselves aware of them. These few pages are devoted to some events that exploded on the national and international scene. We should take a few moments to look back and remember the past year, in order to learn from its triumphs and its defeats; its beginnings and its ends."
A Yellow Jacket Weekly article detailing an "Anti-Draft Rally."
A Yellow Jacket Weekly advertisement for a seminar by the Christian Anti-Communism Crusade.
A Yellow Jacket Weekly picture of a protest in which students have written "GIVEN OUR RIGHTS NOW."
A Yellow Jacket weekly article titled, "Pollution Tax in Nixon's Message." Showing the student involvement and opinions being shared.
An advertisement for a demonstration against the Vietnam war.