Manchester College - Aurora Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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What happened to spring? It was almost here. I ' m tired of studying and reading. I need to . . . Creak the Routine I think I ' ll enroll in Intro to Mystery 101 for one week, and then I ' ll invite my little sister to come with me Under the Bigtop during Brother Sister Weekend. R.H.A. Week, April 11-16, started off with learning the skill of aiming at targets with pies. Tuesday Night at the Oaks, during the Roommate Game, roommates tested their sleuthing abilities, determining the best teams. Thursday, in the Cellar, hungry detectives munched out on nachos. On Friday, there was a lesson from The Cheap Detective, and on Saturday, a finale; the Costume Dance. In the center of the first ring, April 8, was a Cellar Special of popcorn, peanuts, pretzels and potato chips and F.N.I.T.C with Kim Alderfer and Celia Cook. A dance in the Union followed the act. The second ring, April 9, held the men ' s track meet, a picnic lunch indoors, due to the weather, a women ' s softball game, and games and crafts. Movies and cartoons were shown during dinner. A movie featuring the unusual car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and an Oakwood dance concluded festivities for the day. In the last ring, April 10, was a Sunday Celebration with Rob Gossage, an Open Gym and a Spring Choral Concert. I. weimer 1 Teresa (Tuna) Leopold smears a creamy pie on fellow staff member Beth Moffatt ' s face as Jeff Pera and Kim Cobbs watch. 2. Modeling his new hat is Jeff Pera who is helping out during the pie throwing contest. 22 R.H.A. Week

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Feature: Can I afford a single? Should I sell my stereo? Maybe I ' d better go off food plan next year . . . perhaps I can save some money. Thoughts like these ran through the heads of students as they searched for ways to cut - back on expenses in the face of the economic crunch. MC cooperated by keeping increases in college costs down. Basic tuition was $4050, with room and board at $1850. Exactly how did economic difficulties affect those living in residence halls? Among the most obvious changes were the hall closings. They began with the closing of second north in Schwalm last year and continued with the closing of Oakwood ' s third floor this year, with future closings planned. Larry Nicholson, Director of Residence Life, believes that students were more accepting of hall closings because they understood the financial difficulties of the college. Also, less money was available for hall activities. With enrollment down, fewer students contributed to hall dues, which encouraged hall councils to creatively spend their funds. While many struggled financially to remain in college, the economic situation also forced students to be more aware of each other. Margaret Lieb, Director of East Hall, felt, There was a better understanding among students concerning financial problems. For example, a spirit of camaraderie existed among desk receptionists, who often gave up their scheduled hours to those with more financial need. Desire to have input into programming also increased. Because of rising prices, students tended to remain on campus more during the weekends. This caused an increased desire to see more effective programming. I ' m not into dances every weekend . . . Can ' t they do something else? responded a junior, echoing the thoughts of many. Also, during this year, the residence halls looked for ways to cut back. Desk hours were shortened, floor lights were turned off late at night and students provided their own trash bags to cut back on costs. Although the economic crunch posed financial difficulties for many, it also forced an awareness of others and an interest in the allocation of funds, as students became more financially conscious, j. bantu 1. Breakaway Committee co-chairperson, Lisa Keller, takes a break from planned activities. Breakaway Winter Festival 21

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1. F.N.I.T.C. takes the audience back to the 3. Nevin Dulabaum, Lori Walters, Holly Jamestown colony during Brother-Sister Wintrode and Noelle Dulabaum visiting Weekend. the residence hall during Brother-Sister Weekend. 2. Val Gal, Kim Aldefer, performs during her evening in the Cellar. Brother Sister Weekend 23