K-Stater Things: Looking back to the 1980s at K-State
Netflix's hit series Stranger Things takes viewers on a trip back through time to the 1980s, an era of bold prints, big
hair, all things neon and, of course, the introduction of beloved pop culture classics
like Ghostbusters and E.T.
With a new season of Stanger Things arriving on Netflix in May, we thought it would be the perfect time to take a look
back at K-State in the '80s, courtesy of the Royal Purple yearbook. Don't worry — this particular trip to the 1980s won't leave you stuck in an alternate dimension
like the "Upside Down"!
1980
Kicking off a brand-new decade, "Purple Pride is Purple Spirit" reads the headline from this photo in the 1980 edition of the Royal Purple. We couldn't agree more!
Photo by Craig Chandler '81
1981
Surrounded by flashing lights, several students enjoy the opportunity to dance at one of Aggieville's establishments.
Photo by Bo Rader '81
1982
Electronic gaming parlors started popping up all over the Manhattan area for students and residents in the community to challenge their reflexes and empty their pockets of quarters.
Photo by Allen Eyestone '84
1983
The final episode of the TV series M*A*S*H was a big event on campus. Terry Schmidt and Laura Smallwood '84 arrived in costume for the occasion.
Photo by Allen Eyestone '84
1984
Jane Herde Gabriel '84, '89 and Brad Everett '87 show off their K-State spirit.
Photo by Allen Eyestone '84
1985
Creative costumes were on display in Aggieville for Halloween.
Photo by Rob Clark Jr. '85
1986
Last minute pomping on a Homecoming float is taken care of by Lisa Shipley Clark '89, a member of Alpha Xi Delta.
Photo by Jim Dietz '89
1987
Willie the Wildcat and Donna Bott Beikmann '87 enjoy some sunshine and K-State's 29-12 victory over the Jayhawks.
Photo by John Labarge (former student)
1988
Trailing a string of balloons, Kevin Hochman '89 waits for the start of K-State's Homecoming football game.
Photo by Steve Wolgast '90
1989
Maria Prieto Jutte '92 watches the aerobics instructor during the cool down after a workout.