American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Students are encouraged to take part in the religious aspects of the campus. Then there are the moments of humor on any campus. The faculty is always willing to offer help to the interested student.

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FM radio is started on the American University Campus. The face is familiar to every A.U. student. The American University Debate Society against Oxford University. The President of the Student Association takes port in the American heritage. Another week-end informal dance Is held In Clendenen.

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A university is a wonderland of new and exciting ideas and events. No matter what he is studying, a student is ex- posed to new and vital information. He is taught certain fun- damental concepts upon which he can later build with greater experience, knowledge, and understanding. And, of greater importance, he learns where and how to find still more in- formation. Because of its size, A.U. is able to function as an inde- pendent community, having a weekly newspaper, Interde- nominational chapel, a radio-television station, complete dining facilities, a miniature department store in the Book Store, two gymnasiums, tennis courts, a swimming pool, sev- eral athletic fields, and a theatre in which dramatic produc- tions are staged each year. A.U. has its own student gov- ernment, and every year in the Spring there is a frenzy of campaigning followed by the democratic experience of voting. All these things have been made possible by the efforts of the students with the aid and encouragement of their advisors and the administration. Enthusiasm has increased in recent years, and rare is the student today who does not avail himself of the opportunities offered him through par- ticipation in at least one or two of these community activities. Once a year the Greeks lake over the dramatic facilities of the Theatre. And who can forget the athletic prowess of the girls? Cleaves prepares another well-balanced meal. Many needs of every student and faculty member can be found in the Book Store.