DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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:-- January On Campus Whereas most upperclassmen go off- campus for Winter Term , the majority of the freshmen stay in Greencastle. A few 'upper- classmen, such as those on sports teams; can be found among the 'crowd, though. Being on campus gives students a chance to get to know each other better. For the most part classes are fun, interesting, and requiring less homework as compared to regular se- mester classes. less required work leads to more free time. Because of all the parties and socializing, one freshman referred to the month as Winter Blur. Popular classes this year included Horror Films, Phi-I Donahue's The Human Animal, and WGRE Radio Workshop. Althoughithe classes were fun, they also were learning ex- periences. The WGRE Radio Workshop pro- vided students with knowledge of radio broadcasting and on-air radio experience. Many of the students taking this course de- cided to stay with the radio station for the rest of the school year doing newscasts, sports up-dates, and a variety of other radio programs. Dr. Adam's class on Phil Dona- hue's book The Human Animal involved reading the newly released book, short pa- pers, and watching the television broadcast of the book. Although students taking this course ended up with a bit more work than they expected, the material was interesting -and discussion provoking. A beginning Ac- counting class gave students an introduction to the process of accounting. The Horror Films class was a learning experience, too. In addition to viewing the films, such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Psycho, stu- dents discussed movie tactics, special ef- fects, and literary significance of the film content. On a more academic side of Winter Term, a course referred to as Freshman Sur- vival Course gave new students a chance to learn about good study habits, note taking, treading techniques, classroom discussiOn and participation benefits, and helpful 24 On Campus Winter Term Snow covers the trees surrounding the PAC. Wendy Harter and Heather Gillison keep warm in their dorm room. memory skills. The course was designed to provide an informal setting, appropriate for picking up communication skills and aca- demic-related methods without the pres- sure of grades and exams. Other Winter Term projects on-campus included a Stock- market class, W.S.l. certification, a Dance class, and a Nutrition class. 50, along with the social aspect, learning experiences were a major part of on-campus Winter Term.

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Bren Flora Director Stanley Irwin presents the Centuiy Singers. Students decorate a Christmas tree in Longden Hall. Joe Whittaker Christmas on Campus 23

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v Jennifer Forslund relaxes with her only winter term Dee Booth and Anne Rumple brave the winter cold for a roommate picture on the . . fire escape. homework-balancmg her checkbook. ?J$' pmkm amid .11. I; Roommates Holly Baker and Debbie Aeschlimann enjoy their room during Winter Term. On Campus Winter Term 25