Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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' tiUiti cUuLlies As Uic stiidciits ol Kent State progress through a year ol classes, study and work, the lirst excitement ol being back in school dims until it is non-existent. To relieve the monotony ol studies, the glitter of dances and other activi- ties highlight the evenings. The activities at Kent are the residt ol artistry, clever ideas, planning and teamwork. Plans for the next year ' s activities begin as soon as the ciurent one is past. Homecoming, Campus Day, Pork Barrel, Rowboat Regatta, University Theater plays. Top Hop and May Day Relays require weeks and months of plan- ning, both by individual organizations and the social committee. These activities do not just hap])en. Instead, the ideas must be born and nintured until the final production is staged. The varied program of activities at Kent pro- vides needed outlet. 27

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HIGHLIGHTING THE front campus during the holiday season were the Nativity scene and lighted Christmas trees. Members of the freshman class decorate the lawn festively as one of their traditional activities. 26

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LIVING UP to its nome, the Hub serves as the center of the stu- dent ' s recreational life. Hubsitting is a favorite pastime at Kent State. With the juke box playing in the background, students talk, eat and read. STRIKE OR SPARE? Bowling were, l.-r., Frank Rudibaugh, Chuck Hoffner and Tom Sisson. Lively Atmosphere It ' s a rare KSU student who goes tlirough four years of campus life without coming in contact at least once with the Kent Stale Union, as it ' s officially known, or its offspring, the Hub. Technically speaking, the Union fulfills all the stu- dents ' needs— from hunger through social life. The Hub provides a place to get a quick snack, make new friends or pass time with old ones. Sometimes you ' ll even find a hardy soul studying, although it seems hard between the controversial minals and the noise from the juke box. The lounge is (he li ing room of the Lhiiversity and a handy meeting place. The Portage Room is the scene of dances and banquets. Downstairs, students can bowl, shoot billiards or find a fomth for bridge in the card room. The KSU book- store is also located here. Meeting rooms for any tampus organizations, and such campus go erning bodies as Student Coimcil, IFC and Pan-Hellenic Coimcil are upstairs. Members of many of the organizations have stood barefoot on Union chairs while having Burr pictin-es taken. The faculty dining room is located on the second floor of the Union. Coupled with the Union Cafeteria and Hub, it is a part of the L ' nion ' s food service. 28