The campus continues to grow as plans and construction of two new buildings get approved. The Health and Physical Education and Fine Arts Building (architectural rendering above) become important additions to the campus landscape. In addition, Kent State Trustees approve the lease of 10.57 acres on campus to what will become the Stark State Technical Institute.
Browse the 1971 Collections
Montage Jan. 15, 197101/15/1971The 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. |
Montage Jan. 22, 197101/22/1971A 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 Jan. 29, 197101/29/1971Montage 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. |
Montage Feb. 5, 197102/05/1971The 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. |
Montage Feb. 12, 197102/12/1971Free 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. |
Montage Feb. 19, 197102/19/1971Photographs 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. |
Montage Feb. 26, 197102/26/1971Nationally-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. |
Montage Mar. 5, 197103/05/1971A 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." |
Montage Mar. 12, 197103/12/1971African-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. |
Montage Apr. 9, 197104/09/1971Students 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. |
Montage Apr. 16, 197104/16/1971Whisky, a professor's puppy, makes regular visits to classes taught by his owner. Theatre students tour local elementary schools with their production of "Alice in Wonderland." Construction on the new HPE building sees delays. |
Montage Apr. 23, 197104/23/1971The debate team places second in a state tournament. Montage is accepting applications as they seek for a new editor. Columnist Mike Hudak serializes his spring break trip in his column, "Bird Droppings." |
Montage Apr. 30, 197104/30/1971An editorial discusses the passage of time since the infamous Kent State shooting that occurred the previous year. Memorial services are scheduled. A sarcastic letter to the editor comments on the campus trash burning policy. |
Montage May 7, 197105/07/1971The first annual "Campus Day" is planned, including movies, concerts, and a luncheon. The bookstore manager explains buying, returning, and selling textbooks. Arguments from a recent debate on abortion are published on page three. |
Montage May 14, 197105/14/1971A letter to the editor expresses concern over the capability of student senators. The Festival of Life memorial service is not well-attended. Twenty Stark students are to attend the Ohio Regional Campus Spring Sports Tournament, hosted at the Stark campus. |
Montage May 21, 197105/21/1971The three student presidential and two VP candidates campaign on the front page. KSU trustees lease campus land to the future Stark State Technical Institute. A new column, "Bullbutter," encourages playing pranks on telemarketers and callers reaching the wrong number. |
Montage May 28, 197105/28/1971Continuing education courses are to be offered during the summer, including a course in dance. A letter to the editor scoffs at a columnist and his claims. A guest critic from Denison University offers his opinion on the Theatre's production of "Ionesco." |
Montage June 4, 197106/04/1971The student president and VP are sworn in. Hot food service will officially be a reality in the fall. A senate bill will fund a bike rack for students. Page six reflects on the 1970-71 academic year. |
Montage Oct. 15, 197110/15/1971The lighting of the "K" remains a traditional at the start of the 1971-72 academic year. Basketball coach Tom Eibel seeks new players for the coming season. The Theatre plans a production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." |
Montage Oct. 22, 197110/22/1971An editorial discusses student jobs on campus and how to get them. A Stark student and maintenance worker implores his fellow students to clean up after themselves in a letter to the editor. Photographs on page three depict the construction of the HPE building. |
Montage Oct. 29, 197110/29/1971The front page shows a breakdown of the funding allocations given to various student organizations. A book review column is a new addition in this issue. Intramural football dominates the sports section. |
Montage Nov. 5, 197111/05/1971Security clears up confusion on regulations in a typical problem area: parking. Registration procedures and schedules remain to be a point of contention for exasperated students. The Black Student Union seeks membership and campus involvement. |
Montage Nov. 12, 197111/12/1971The Student Activities Council schedule offers a mix of leisure and educational acitivities. An editorial proposes alternatives to the current grading system. The decline in participation in trick-or-treating and other Halloween fun is lamented. |
Montage Nov. 19, 197111/19/1971Construction on the new Fine and Professional Arts building is underway. Once again, the Montage staff calls out to the student body to participate in campus goings-on, this time, the student senate election. |
Montage Dec. 10, 197112/10/1971The Dean of Regional Campuses announces an increase in tuition. Montage expresses its appreciation for dedicated campus faculty. An international exchange student remarks on his time in America and at the Stark campus. |