The mixed-party Branch Council seeks new student, faculty, and administrative members. New student president Henry Manthos reflects on the work of the Council. The Greek Council and student government used their combined efforts over break to raise money for charity.

A staff member investigates the potential implementation of a birth control clinic on campus. A letter to the editor expresses gratitude for the new HPE building plans. Professors voice their opinions on the new evaluation system.

Montage staff comments on the power of the board of trustees and the proposed "Home Rule." The director of the Student Activities Council implores students to input their opinions on what activities they would like on campus.

The Ingmar Bergman film festival begins. An editorial responds to criticism made by student senate members. The student publications committee plans to meet about the potential for a Stark campus literary magazine.

Free braille and sign language classes are offered by the North Canton YMCA. The geology club gets the opportunity to evaluate a community member's jade collection. The achievements of the women's basketball team are listed on page four.

Photographs of students playing in the snow grace the front page. The student president informs the student body that they are unable to boycott the campus food service. A former student recalls his experiences at the Stark campus in a letter to the editor.

Nationally-syndicated column "It's the Right Time" is featured in Montage's pages. The theatre's production of the satirical series "America Huzzah" debuts. A student's letter to the editor expresses their displeasure at the noise levels in the library.

A front page articles addresses drug abuse and the resources available to students who want help. Campus Council becomes a reality as 21 members are chosen. Columnist Mike Hudak reviews the recent theatre production "America Huzzah."

African-American staff members express their views on Kent's racial climate and the activity of African-American students on campus. Funds are allocated for the publication of a literary arts magazine. The cross-campus road is to be paved, and a comic pokes fun at the condition of the road.

Students criticize the operating hours of the campus and the attitudes of certain staff members. Student senate sets up a bulletin board to encourage communication with the student body. The library's collection expands, making space a limited commodity.