Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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They really DO tatle different | D A. Avid chess players pick up new strategies and moves at Activities’ Night. B. The Chosen Few, now known as Limousine, performed for students at the Lambda Chi Alpha Yard Party. C. A drink and sleeping bag provide better en- tertainment for two students than watching the Movie on the Green, ‘’M-a-s-h’’, shown on the Arts Terrace. D. Cardinal cheerleaders entertain those attending Activities Night with chants, songs and routines meant to fire up the student body during campus activities. E. Activities Night, sponsored by SCGB, involved organizations anxious to distribute their material, policies and ideas to potential members. r

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It is a blast being Classes ended too soon Friday, leaving my roommate and me (still wary of each other) with an entire week-end before us. Just how could two freshmen enjoy their first weekend at college? We had no car to buzz the joints (we weren't even sure where the joints were). A quick glance at the faithful “Daily News” informed us of an Activities Night, sponsored by the Student Center Gov- erning Board (SCGB), with a dance after- ward. We decided to give it a try. The program turned out to be a real boost to our freshmen egos. Here we were the ones sought after and charmed at the different booths. The small number of peo- ple and organizations surprised us, though. Loaded with books and pamphlets, we headed for the dance. At first, we just stood outside the Ball- room eyeing everyone who went through the doors. Blue ink pens were passed among the upperclassmen while freshmen flashed their stamped hands in SCGB members’ faces. Once inside, we noted an opportune time to become acquainted with the oppo- site sex on campus. Both male and female were on the prowl, eyeing the possibilities away from home and sneering at the competition. A party in one of the coed dorms fol- lowed the dance. Actually, at least four par- ties were in full swing when we got there. Furniture removed and lighting adjusted, a James Gang record blasted on and everyone quickly fell into the beat. A fan and a modi- fied dresser refreshment stand cooled us off. Saturday night’s activities proved to be even better than Friday’s, with the exception of the Lambda Chi Alpha Yard Party. We found too little dancing, though the Chosen Few played well, too much boredom and too much booze. Noyer, however, surprised us with a decent dance and a lot of inter- mingling. The movie “M A S H,” which was shown at eight on the Arts Terrace, left us cold. Curious as to how they were going to use the uneven concrete wall as a screen, about 700 of us huddled together and dis- covered the sad truth — they weren't. We soon found that most college parties and programs operated a little like the ones at home — lots of drinking, talking, dancing, flirting and hoping that you won't be raided. It's going to be a blast being away from home.

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“C’mon, Greeks. Fire up!”” Greek Week, September 15-22, gave in- dependents and new students a chance to see how the Greek half of BSU lives. Friday, Sept. 15 Sigma Sigma Sigma started the week with their annual fish fry, held at the football sta- dium. The Sigma Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities set up tables and assisted in heavier chores. Due to a mix-up in plans, Sigma Chi did not co- sponsor the event, as in the past. Sunday, Sept. 17 Displays were set up on the Arts Terrace by the different fraternities and sororities. Composites, symbols, and emblems glared in the sunlight as members voiced opportuni- ties and activities to visitors. Monday, Sept. 18 Kappa Alpha Theta joined in the festiv- ities with their All Greek Serenade. The Theta’s serenaded sorority suites, held their chapter meeting, and then, joined by other sororities, serenaded the fraternities. Tuesday, Sept. 19 All sorority suites opened to the public, giving outsiders an inside look at Greek life. Sigma Phi Epsilon sponsored a lawn dance from 9-11, featuring ‘“The Chosen Few” and “Hitchcock.” The area was crowded and confining, but the bands were good. Wednesday, Sept. 20 Phi Delta Theta showed a Marx Brothers film, ‘‘Monkey Business,”’ on the Arts Ter- race. Thursday, Sept. 21 Greek spirit boomed even more as all brothers and sisters fired up in their Greek T-shirts. Sorority suites and fraternity houses again opened to the public.