A Master Plan is presented that describes building projects for the rest of the decade. Five phases are described with phases 1 and 2 already complete. Phase 3 describes a 65,000 square foot library. A Science Center is planned for phase 4. Phase 5 creates a Communication Center, which would include performing arts, radio and television facilities, social functions, and entertainment. Stark Technical College started offering classes in the fall. Discusses between the president of Stark State, Fred Yenny and Jack Morehart, the KSUSRC director, include sharing KSU Stark's dining, lounge, library, and recreational facilities.
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Montage Apr. 28, 197204/28/1972Attendance for the National Student-Professor Strike is low. A letter to the editor expands on this. Enrollment drops by 349 from the fall quarter, but Director Morehart explains why this is a common occurrence. |
Montage May 5, 197205/05/1972This is the first year since 1970 that Montage does not mention the infamous Kent State shooting on May 4th. The student president's year in office is reviewed. The long-standing beer resolution is delayed yet again. |
Montage May 12, 197205/12/197229% of the student body casts its votes for student president and VP. Proposals concerning cooperation between the Stark Campus and the soon-to-open Stark Technical College suggest shared dining, library, and athletic teams. A mock election shows that Stark students disapprove of continued American involvement in Vietnam. |
Montage May 19, 197205/19/1972A Stark biology major completes a year-long project. Another Vietnam protest garners better attendance than last month's strike. The Black Student Union raises funds in order to attend the African Liberation Day in Washington, DC. |
Montage Oct. 27, 197210/27/1972Student VP Jeff Decker takes over as president for the 1972-73 academic year. Classes in the new Fine and Professional Arts Center are slated to begin in the spring. Stark swimmers participate in a charity swim marathon benefiting Akron Children's Hospital. |
Montage Nov. 3, 197211/03/1972While enrollment drops and the budget is tightened, veteran students receive more benefits and students are accepted into work study programs. The debate team places first in a meet at the University of Akron. Student club officers are to be recognized at the first home basketball game. |
Montage Nov. 10, 197211/10/1972The issues with the Stark budget are a hot topic in this issue. Despite these issues, students organizations like the Black Student Union and the aviation club continue to plan activities. Interfaith Campus Ministry provides counseling for students. |
Montage Nov. 22, 197211/22/1972Financial cutbacks for student activities, club, and work study are the word of the week. Local high schoolers from Lehman tour the campus. The "Campus Crier" highlights the student activities that are still upcoming. |
Montage Dec. 8, 197212/08/1972The ongoing construction project at the intersection of campus "Cobra Road" and Dressler Road is delayed yet again. Despite budget cutbacks, a Christmas concert is planned. A new course, "Rhythmic Gymnastics with Hand Apparatus," is offered at the HPE building. |