DEAR COED

Freshmen Women Handbook

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Association of Resident Women
Bloomsburg State College
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

1968 - 1969

STAFF
Editor-in-chief
Kathleen Horst
Student Advisor
Elaine Shock
Faculty Advisor
Miss Mary Tolan
Copy Readers
Toni Matulis
Susan Zimmerman
Janice Tomkinson
Carol McMurray
Janice Dovan
Writers
Linda Bell

V,ary Canavan
Kandace Caputo
Cheryl Dyer
Jan Foux
Ina Henning
Peggy Lamison

Betty Matsko
Joan Mitchell
Barb Schlosser
Jane Secrest
Gayle Thorpe
Cheryl Vack
Dorothy Wilson

Art
Gloria Boshinsky Barb Hoskins
Alexis Viisco
Barb Memory
Sylvia Boblick
Typing
Barb Osinski
Ruth Neibert
Joanne Newman
Gail Moyer
Jane Thomas

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A PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT
Welcome to Bloomsburg1 As a new coed you
will soon be discovering the excitement of
college life. Upon first arriving at Bloomsburg
you will find yourself in an unfamiliar world
with lots of unfamiliar people. Don't be frightened by this thought-the campus will be full
of Freshmen just as unacquainted as you. As the
days pass, you will find yourself making new
friends and adjusting quickly to college living.
Before long you will begin to feel that you have
always been a part of B.SoC.
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emphasis on individual responsibilityo While
there are certain college regulations which
must be followed, you will find that in most
matters, you are the boss. No one will supervise you to make sure that you are studying
or attending classes. You will have to make
your own decisions and practice self-disciplineo
Perhaps the greatest adjustment you
will have to make is that of budgeting your
timeo A relatively small portion of each
day is free for study and relaxationo Both
academic and social considerations are important in college and one should never be
allowed to exclude the othero You will have
to divide your time according to your own
judgmento
~ Coed is designed to answer some
of the questions you may have concerning
life at Bloomsburg and to help you during
your period of adjustment. Read it carefully --- We'll be seeing you soon!

Good Luck!

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ORIENTATION
Donning name signs and dinks and having to
"Buttons, Frosh" are the first things you will be
doing during your beginning weeks at Bloomsburg.
Orientation week is filled with dances, mixers,
a Las Vegas Night, and other activities, all
planned to help you take part in campus life.
Upon arriving on campus and at your residence,
you will be greeted by you RA. She will show
you around your new home and answer any questions
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Your first day will be spent meeting
new friends~ getting to know your roommatej
and putting your room in ordero The next
few days are fillE,d with the Pla,cement Testing
Program, InLrodur:tion to College Life Series
(which includes lectures on sex education and
study habits),, and ,9, good timeo You will be
given your dink a11d name sign which must be
worn wherever you go., This trademark makes you
special and enables you to become better ac~
quainted with your class of 1 72 9 upperclassmen, and faculty memberso
Besides making new friends, the dink and
name sign also bring with them their share of
razzingo So do not be afraid i£ you are asked
to do something out of the ordinary by one of
the upperclassmen, but join in the fun and
laugh it off as another experienceo
Freshmen do not have classes the first
week, but must take part in a Freshmen Placement Testing Programo During these first seven
days you will have· the campus almost entirely
to yourselves (except for the Orientation
Committee)o This will give you time to find
your way around the campus, buy books, and
enjoy yourselfo Registration will be sometime during your second week at BoSoCo
Your Freshmen Orientation week ·will
conclude with an all-college picnic followed
by a movieo This orientation comes to an end
all too soon-before you have had a chance to
realize what fun you have had and the memories
you have collectedo But this also marks the
beginning of your college career at BoSoCo,
and we hope that it is one of happiness and
successo

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R.A.'s
Due to Bloomsburg's increased enrollment
and subsequent lack of adequate living space
on campus, it became necessary to house some
Freshmen women in off-campus, college approved
residences~ It was, of course, mandatory to
have a person with authority in these houses.
Capable student women,serving as Resident
Advisors in each house, made this housing
possibleo
The abilities of Resident Advisors
soon became apparent, and it was decided to
put one in women's residences on campuso
This system worked out so well that RoAo's
now serve on each floor of the girls' residences as well as in off-campus houses.
Upon your arrival at BoSoC., one of
the first persons to greet you will be your
own RoAo(Resident Advisor). She will direct
you to your room and give you any immediate
instructions you might needo You will find
her willing and able to answer your questions
and she can help with problems you may encounter during those first few hectic days at
BoSoCoo
Your R.Ao will be a most important
source of help to youo Being a college student
herself, she knows the "ups and downs" of a
Freshman and will help to guide you, eliminating as many problems as possibleo She is
close to your own age and you will find her
a sympathetic listener when you need someone
to talk too Your RoAo has a position of authority
at the college and is young enough to understand how you think and feelo
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consoler, advisor, and, most important, a
friend~ Whether you reside on or off
campus, she can benefit you through her
authority, leadership, and friendship,
but she needs your co-operation with school
rules and your confidence in her ability
to help youo
Make good use of your RoAo--she is
there to serve youo

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ROOMMATES
"Friends Who Sail Together"
There are friends who pass like ships in the
night,
Who meet for a moment, then sail out of sight 1
With never a backward glance of regret--

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Friends we know briefly, then quickly forget.ee
There are other friends who sail together
Through quiet waters and stormy weather,
Helping each other through joy and through
strifej
Arid they are the kind who give meaning to lifee
Taken from! Friendship Keepsakeo Hallmark
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One of the very special experiences
involved in college life is that of being
roommatesc Your roommate will probably be
the first person you will meet at BoSoCoo
Developing this friendship requires tact,
co-operation, understanding and courtesyc
It can be a happy and rewarding experience,
but its success depends upon the two of youc
Usually your roommate is someone you ·
have never met beforec Sometime during the
summer you will receive your room assignment and the name of your eoommateo A few
friendly letters or a visit during the
summer provides an excellent opportunity
to become acquaintedc Knowing who your
roommate is to be and something about her
makes adjustment to college living much
easierc
Once you and your roommate become
good friends first impressions may be something to remember, but.don't be panic
stricken by first impressionsc Sometimes
shyness is covered up by coldness, or
insecurity by frivolityc
Getting to know one another can be
fun and can be a challengec Don't rush; it
takes time to develop a meaningful relationshipc Approach the situation casuallyc
Don't overwhelm your roommate by listing
all the trophies you have wane Forget such
accomplishments of the past such as your
"Miss Congeniality" awardo Itfs also not
wise to give a discourse on your father's
investments or tell her that you are one
of "the" Smiths of Smithville, because,
while you are building up your family tree,
you may be belittling herso
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acquainted will be the planning of your roomo
This is a project for two, so make sure you
pick out bedspreads and rugs together., Before
long you'll find you can exchange suggestions
for a new hairstyle or dress pattern, or you
may decide you'd like to arrange your room a
different wayo If you work together, you'll discover you have many mutual interests$ as well
as those differences which make you individualso
Once you and your roommate have established a friendly living pattern other adjustments
should come easilyo The rooms are small and it
doesn't take long for them to get clutteredo
Itis your responsibility to hang up your clothes
and grab a dust mop when it's neededo Make sure
your roommate doesn't find a pile of your shoes
in the middle of the floor or your wastebasket
overflowing., This is an area where co-operation
is a musto Your room is home for both of you,
and both of you must help to keep it neat.,
A quick way to make an enemy is to borrow
something and forget to return ito You may think
the best way to make friends is to lend your
possessions, but you may find, when they are returned a little worse for the wear, that this is
not always true. It is a good idea to have some
cormnon property such as alarm clock, radio or
stereo, but it won't take long to discover when
to share and when not to sharee
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that respect and consideration are a musto When
your roomie is studying for a test, it's wise
not to give a list of the dayis activities" Be
considerate about study hours. Turning the lights
out at ten when your roommate has an hour and a
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on can lead to drastic consequencesQ If a
problem should arisej sit down and talk it
out., Silence or arguing can only make the
situation worseo Sometimes you may have to
give in, but that's lifeo
Always remember: 11 To have a friend,
you must be a friend.,"o Make your relationship one you will look back at with only
the best of memories.,

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Probably one of the most important places
on B.S.C.'s campus will be your room, for it is
here that you will study, relax, and gossip with
friends. When you first see your room, it will
appear dull and drab, but with a little imagination you and your roorrrrnate can turn that empty
room into a warm and active place to live.
It is best to -wait until you see the room
before buying bedspreads and rugs. This way,
both you and your roommate will be able · to
decide what color scheme you should use, and what
style bedspreads and rugs suit your room. You'll
be pleased to see how livable your room will
look after you add your personal touches. The
Bloomsburg stores offer a variety of bedspreads
and rugs, but it might be wise te plan a trip
home just in case you can't find anything suitable. You may even be fortunate enough to obtain
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Bed linens and pillows are provided
for you in both the residence halls and
off-campus houses, although you must bring
a pil1ow cover that is either plastic or
cloth and a mattress pad9 There is usually
ample closet spaceo You may have to share
a closet or you may have your ownQ This
depenqs upon where you stay, but in both
cases there should be room for your clothes,
shoes, and suitcaseso However, it is better
to bring a seasonal wardrobe, and exchange
these clothes over vacations or on weekendso Also, depending on the room space,
you could bring a storage box in which
to ke~p sweaterso
You must remember that your room
is only half yours, so don't try to
bring your zoo of stuffed animals or that
shell collection that takes up three walls
and half the floor~ There are certain
rules that the House Committee or the
landlord of your house sets downo Be sure
to find out wheth~r you can stick things
on the wall or move your furniture aroundQ
It is expected that you will abide by the
rules given to you~
Remember 1 no two rooms have to look
the same, so use your imagination and make
your room a special place on campusD

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ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENT WOMEN
Upon enrolling at Bloomsburg State College,
every resident woman automatically becomes a
member of the Association of Resident Womenj
bett.er known as the AoRoWo. It consists of the
women living in the three women's residence halls
and all off-campus houseso
The government of the AoRgWo is comprised
of the Executive Board, Judicial Board, Residence
Councils, and respective Advisorso The officers
of the Executive Board for the year 1968-69 are
as follows:
President.ooooooooKathie Cahill
Vice PresidentooooBeverly Ibnchez
SecretaryooooooeooAnn Peacock
Treasurerovooo•oooAnnette Slusky
Social ChairrnanoeoKathy Krall
AdvisorSooeocoooooDean Jackson and
Miss Tolan
In addition to the Executive Board, the
Association depends on the contributions of
the Judicial Board; Senior Representatives,
RA representativesj Big Sister Chairman, and
Senior Advisoro Within each residence hall
the following committees coordinate communal
living responsibilities: House Committee,
Remembrance Committee, Art and Publicity Committee, Telephone Committee, Election committee,
and Fire Warden Committeeo
The object of the AoRoWc is to initiate and
carry on co-operative government and encourage
high standards of social living among the resident womeno During the past year the AeRoWc
spons,:l);j'.'e@ tWb Big and Little Sister Teas, a
Halloween Party, and a Christmas Party in
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food), a Bridal Show, a Pinochle Tournament, a Surprise Dessert (at which time
the newly elected officers were announced)j
a Triangle Dance (composed of two bands
playing simultaneously in different residence halls), and several speakerso
At floor meetings each girl has the
chance to openly express her ideas concerning areas in which she feels the Association
should take an active parto It is, therefore,
important that you take a responsible interest in the functioning of the Association
of Resident Women in order for it to better
represent you, the Resident Womano

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BOOK BUYING
A perplexing problem that will face you is
the purchasing of books for first semester. The
problem is easily solved. After you register and
get your schedule, you will be anxious to buy
your texts for all your courses. A list containing
all the textbooka can be found in front of the
bookstore.
All books can be purchased in the book~tore, but many students prefer to buy their
books second-hand. This can be a great savings
for you, providing the texts or editions have
not been changed since the preceding semestero
Be sure to check the booklist to avoid making
this expensive and needless mistake.
If you decide to buy second-hand books,
check the qµlletin boards or go to the Book
Exchangeo The Book Exchange is run by one of
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projecto Students with books to sell pay
a dime, let the Book Exchange worry about
selling their books, and receive whatever
profit is made on the second-hand books~
Your RA, Big Sister or any other
upperclassmen will be glad to help you find
books or answer any questions you may have~
Buying books can be an adventureo
And there's plenty of time to get all your
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CHRISTMAS SPIRITING
Beginning right after Thanksgiving, the
Christmas Spirit engulfs our campus. Beautifully
decorated trees go up all over campus. Each floor
is given it's own tree to decorate; this can
be a lot of fun if everyone is willing to help.
It takes a lot of time to string the popcorn and
add the decorations to the tree, but the finished
product is well worth it. As an added attraction,
some girls put all their stuffed animals under
the tree.
Another aspect of Christmas decorating
concerns room doors. Sometimes one hall carries
out a complete theme with each door representing
one part of the theme. This is one time you and
your roommate are completely alone in doing something; other girls can offer ideas or suggestions 9
but your door is uniquely yours and your roomie'se
Many years ago some women in a college residence hall sought a way of helping college coeds
impress the Christmas spirit within the residence~
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it is known that Bloomsburg coeds adopted
this custom nearly fifteen years ago.
The names of the girls in each corridor are put on pieces of paper, and each
girl draws a name,. "Spiriting" usually lasts
for about one week, during which time every
girl receives a small gift from her spirit
each day. The Spirit can give either a small
inexpensive gift (like a comb or pack of
cards), or do a good deed (like making the
girl's bed or leaving a doughnut or coke
in her room for a snack). At the end of the
week there is a party in the unit lounge of
each floor and everyone finds out who her
Spirit was and presents her with a $1.00 gift
as a "thank-you". "Spiriting" works much the
same way in off-campus houses.
One final side of Christmas sharing is
the projects some floors undertake. In the
past, floors have prepared "Christmas baskets" for needy families, and have also repaired toys brought from home and distributed
them to those who are less fortunate.
True Christmas spiriting is the giving
of oneself and experiencing a feeling of personal satisfaction and inner peace for sharing with others at the most beautiful time
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ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENTS
The Big and Little Sister Tea-- This is a
formal tea that will help you get to
know the Deans, Head Residents, and
Resident Advisorse It will be held
late in September, and each Freshman
is escorted by her Big Sistero
Homecoming-- This is a special weekend in
October which features Big Name Entertainment on Friday night, a parade
and football game on Saturday, and an
informal dance that eveningo There is
usually an "Open House" for all students, dates, and parents on Saturday or Sunday of that weekendQ
Christmas Party-- This party, sponsered by
the resident women, is held in Husky
Lounge about a week before Christmas
vacationo Entertainment is provided
and refreshments are servedo
Sophomore Cotillion-- Each year the sophomore class sponsers this dance which
is usually held during the Christmas
seasono The type of dance (formal or
informal) is decided by the classQ
Winter Weekend-- Winter sports, such as
skiing, skating, and ski-dooing, are
part of the agenda for this weekendo
The location of the activities varies
every yearo
Freshman Dance-- This is the first Freshman
Class project and is usually held in
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ARW Installation of Officers--This occasion
features the "Surprise Dessert" at
which the new members of the Executive and Judiciary Boards are announcedo It is held in the early
Spring for all resident women, in
the College Cornmonso
Spring Weekend-- Big Name Entertainment is
the featured event of this weekendo
Our new social fraternities and
sororities also sponsor fun filled
activities at this timeo
Colle~ Picnic-- Held at the close of school,
this picnic brings the entire college
community together for the last time
that yearo
Junior Prom-- This formal dance is sponsored
by the Junior Class and is held in
April or early Mayo
Senior~-- The end of the year brings
with it the Senior Banquet and
formal dance usually held at
Genetti's in Hazletono
Holida~-- Usually each holiday is occasion
for a special danceo Dress varies
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THE BIG AND LITTIE SISTER PROGRAM
No doubt, by now, you are wondering how
you will become a real part of college life.
The Big and Little Sister Program has been set
up especially to help you make this transition
from a confused and insecure Frosh to a confident
Freshmano
Early in the summer, you will receive a
letter from your Big Sistero She will guide you
in preparing for college and answer any questions
you may have, no matter how trivial they seemc
Since she has just finished her first year at
college, she will be well-acquainted with the
problems of Freshmen and will be an indispensible
guide,.
In order to benefit from this assistant,
however, a mutual sense of cooperation and understanding must be establishedo Don't hesitate in
forming this lasting friendshipc
During the first few weeks on campus, there
will be oportunities for you and your Big Sister
to get together socially~ At the Big and Little
Sister Tea, you may be given a chance to meet
the President and his wife, various Deans, Head
Residents, and other Big Sisters. Plan to attend
and have a gre~t time becoming a part of BoSoC•
If your Big Sister does not return to
campus for orientation week, you will be greeted
by representatives of the Big Sister Committee
who will act as guides and sources of information until your own Big Sister arrives. Remember,
it is partly your responsibility to make yo~r
Big Sister your advisor and friend. She is eager
to meet you and help you with any problemso Help
her by letting her be your friend.

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WHAT TO WEAR WHEN

Perhaps one of the principle questions you have is what clothing to bring
in Septembero It is only natural that you
will want to look your best at all times~
To help you dress appropriately for all
occasions, we have formulated an outline
which we hope will help you in your selection of clothing. Closet space is limited,
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space by planning a seasonal wardrobeo A rainhat,
wnbrella, and raincoat are essential items which
should not be forgotteno In September, cottons
are appropriate. Woolen clothes are not usually
worn until late Octobero
Stockings and · heels are required at one
evening meal a week, and also for Sunday dinnero
At these meals, girls usually wear suits or
dresses. Howeverj skirts and sweaters may also
be worn with your heelso For all other evening
meals, the clothes you wore for class that day
will be fine.
Sportswear is an important part of your
wardrobe. Most of the dances and other activities
are casual (this means slacks, wranglersi cutoffs, bermudas, sandals, and comfortable jerseys
or sweat shirts). Bermudas and slacks are never
to be worn to classes, administrative offices,
or Carver Hall. This type of dress is allowed
in the College Commons all day Saturday and on
Sunday eveningsG
In the residence hall you can dress as
casual as you want, but when you leave your
room, you must don a bathrobe and slipperso
This is the only place on campus that you may
appear in rollers- -never in public!
Be prepared to make necessary minor repairs
by keeping needles, thread, and extra buttons on
hando Good grooming is of the utmost importanceo
When you look your best, you think and feel your
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CLOTHING LIST

Event

Event in
Particular

Campus wear

Class

Dining Hall

Church
Athletic
Events
Teas

Dance

Dress
Skirts,sweaters, blouses,
cotton dresses

Evening meal or
Sunday dinner
All the time
Sports

Dress or casual clothes
(c'h eck Po27)
Dress or
suit
Culottes,
slacks,or
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Sister Tea

Afternoon
dress or suit

Surprise
Dessert

Dress or
suit

Record hop
or band
dance

Campus or
sportswear

Senior Ball

Long gown

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Scarf
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Shoes
Loafers, flats,
sandals

Small purse
(opt)

No

Heels & hose

No

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Heels & hose

Yes

Opt

Loafers, flats,
sandals

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Heels & hose

Gloves

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COLIEGE COMMONS

The dining hall, known to the students
as the College Commonsj will be a place
you will spend many hours during your stay
at BoSoCo Besides the three meals a day which
are served by Slater Food Service, many banquets and teas are also scheduled there by
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The present policy was set up on a trial basis
as a result of a campus surveyo Breakfast is cafeteria style all week, lunch is cafeteria style every
day but Sunday, and the evening meal is served
cafeteria style Thursday through Sunday nightso The
other meals are family styleo The dress varies,
depending on the day and the style of the mealo
For many of the weekend meals, students may wear
casual dresso For at least one meal a weekjl the
women are asked to dress up and the men wear coats
and ties~ The serving time for each meal is long
enough to allow students to eat when their class
schedule perrnitso
Throughout the year, several of the evening
meals are served with a basic theme attached, complete with appropriate · food, decorations and entertainmento In the past, there have been such themes
as "Circus Night" and "International Nighto" Before
most of the holidays, a special meal is served complete with candilelight and all the trimuiingso
During final exams~ a coffee and doughnut pour provides · a welcome break from studyingo As a special
treat, a cake may be provided for each student on
his birthdayo
At each meal, there is usually a variety of
foods to choose from which should appeal to many
different tasteso Three well-balanced meals a day
are necessary to get a student through a full day
of classes and studying~ It is so easy to skip a
meal here or there, but it is your health which
suffers in the long runo
The College Corrrrnons is certainly one of the
main centers of student activityo It is a place
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very healthy and happy atmosphere for the
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ACTIVITIES AT BoSoCo
Now that you are about to begin your college
career at BoSoCo, it's not too early to start
thinking about how you are going to put your leisure
time to good use during the next few years of your
college lifeo For your participation and enjoyment, the college offers many extra-curricular
activities and clubs which cover a wide range of
interestso
If you're interested in sports, the Women's
Athletic Association or the "B" Club have developed an · extensive intramural and extramural programo
Archery, ping pong 9 basketball, volleyball, softball, badminton and tennis matches fill the school
year in women's athleticso A Water Ballet is preseted each year in the early springo In addition, the
indoor pool and gym can be used at your convenienceo
Politics anyone? · For you we have the Community
Government Association, the Association of Resident
Women and the offices of ~arious other organizationso
Speaking of organizations~ there are many you can
joino The Bloomsburg Players, the French and Spanish
Clubs, the Archeology Club, and the Literary and
Film Society to name just a fewo For the musically inclined, we have Harmonettes (an all girl
choir), Concert Choir, and the Maroon and Gold
Bando A new addition is the Studio Band which
plays dinner music for some of the evening meals
in the Commons.
Fairly new to the Bloomsburg campus are
social sororitieso These include Delta Epsilon
Beta, Theta Gamma Phi, Tau Sigma Pi, and Chi
Sigma Rhoe Lambda Alpha Mu, a service sorority,
offers another outlet for your energieso These
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events to fill your 9ocial calendar, but
help to enrich one's personality and prepare one for the futureo
Coffee, tea, or cokei anyone? If the
answer is yes, Husky is the place to goo
Located in Waller Hall, you can drop in
for a quick snack, a game of cards, or
just a chat with friendso It's really a
great place to relax and meet new people!
There are always events sponsored by each
class and a weekly dance or movie, not to
say anything about the Friday and Saturday
night activitieso
If you need a change of scenery once
in a while, you can journey across the street
from the campus to the Nook for a hoagie,
pizza 9 or just some recreation~ You can
also go down the street to Burr's for ice
creamo
Each coed should plan to take an
active part in the social life offered at
Bloomsburgo Along with all the clubs, there '
are the men's athletic events to supporto
As you may know, Bloomsburg takes great
pride in the · wrestlipg squads they presento
Besides this, there are weekly football,
basketball, and swi.mµri.ng eventso In the
spring, there are tennis matches, track
events, golf matches, and baseball gameso
Our BoSoCo guys need your support and encouragemento The more activities in which
you participate your Freshman year, the
sooner you will become acquainted with fellow students and the more rewarding your
college life will beo

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QUIET HOURS
Hearing the words ,nquiet hoursn for the
first time may be confusing to youo Don't worrythe meaning of quiet hours is simpleo There
are certain times during the day in which noise
must be kept at a minimum; this means there
should be no loud playing of radios or record
players, no loud talking or no running through
the corridorso At first this policy may see~
a little unreasonable, but you will soon learn
the value of ito

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You may ask, "Why are quiet hours
necessary?" Quiet hours are set up to accommodate student ,schedules.
Just be1
cause you have to get up early doe!?n't
mean everyone else must; because you are
staying up late, doesn't mean others are
doing the same. Quiet hours are for
studying and for sleeping. Usually quiet
hours are between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.,
and between 7:JO P.M. and 10:00 P.M ••
These times are quiet in order to allow
girls to study. From 10:JO P.M. to 9:00 A.M.
it should be quiet for sleeping. These
quiet hours can vary slightly depending
on wpere you are living.
It is up to each girl to enforce
quiet hours. You may not realize exactly
how much noise you are creating until
someone tells you to "keep it down". If
someone does tell you to be quiet, don't
feel that you are being insulted; maybe
the next time you are trying to study
you will be forced to tell others to
quiet down. If you have been making
noise and are told about it, apologize
and remember that you are living with
other people and that cooperation is
very important.
Quiet hours are a significant part
of college life. Remembe.r that quiet hours
are for your benefit. Remember also that
it is up to you to see that quiet hours
are enforced.

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COLLEGE. SERVICES
With the many and varied services offered
to the students at BoSoC0, it would be possible
to remain here for weeks at a time without
ever leaving the campusQ Our friendly little
college could even be called a town within a
townQ
To take care of illnesses, nurses are on
duty 24 hours a day in the Infirmary, conveniently located in Waller HallQ A doctor is
always on callQ (Note: When you miss a class
because of illness, you must get an absentee
slip from the college store and have it signed
by a nursee)
The college bookstore has already been
mentioned in the article on book buying~ In
addition, you can purchase such things as notebooks, greeting cards, pens, cosmeticsj stamps,
sweatshirts, travel posters to decorate your
room, and even small gifts for birthday presentsQ
A million dollar library has been in operation since September of 1966e It offers
modern research and study facilities as well as
thousands of bookse It is open from 8:00 AoM.
until 10:00 PoMo every week day, 8:00 AcMo
until 5:00 P.M. every Saturday, and from
2:30 P.Mo until 9:00 P.Mo every Sundaye Skilled
librarians are always there to assist youe
BoSoCe also has a banking service in
Waller Hall, where students may cash checks
and keep savings accountsQ In Carverj there is
a Financial Aid office that helps to place
students that are interested in employmentQ The
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for work hourso Some students work in the
Commons, some in the library, some as lab
assistants and suchc
As you can see, BoSoCo tries to serve
you in every way to make your college
days enjoyable oneso

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JARGON
As you become familiar with life at Bloomsburg, you will find that the academic world of
BoSoCo has its own vernacularo These words and
phrases will easily become part of your vocabulary as you become an integral part of the
college and student lifeo We have prepared the
following list of jargon most frequently used
to give you a head starto
Academic Pro -- probation because of an
average below 2o0 (based on a 4o0
system)o
Ace a test -- to get an Ao
Bluebooks -- test booklets which are
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use for taking exams. They can be purchased in the bookstore.
Bookstore -- the college store where you can
buy such things as stationary, cards,
sweat shirts, toothpaste, and notebooks,
as well as your textbookso It is located
in Waller Hallo
BR -- bathroom
Bye the Way -- coffeehouse downtown that is
located in the basement of the Presbyterian Church at Market and 5th Streets.
Commons -- dining hall
Corridor meeting -- bi-monthly floor meeting
for ARW

Cut -- absence from class
Destination card -- a card which is kept at
the main desk of each residence for
every womano It must be filled out when
you leave and return to the building.
Digest -- summary of residence hall rules
Finals week -- the last week of the semester
when classes are cancelled and final
exams are administeredo
House meetings -- meetings usually held once
a week in each of the Freshman Houseso
Husky -- BSC mascot
Husky lounge -- a lounge in Waller Hall with
booths and tables for relaxation, TV,
snack bar; it is the s.ocial center of
campus.
Kampus Nook -- the restaurant located opposite
the College Corrrrnons.
Late -- legal permission to stay out beyond
curfew. Each woman resident gets an
alloted number of lates according to
class statuso
Long porch -- a large porch on Waller Hall
which faces Elwell Residence Hallo

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Lounge -- Husky Lounge.
M & G -- The Maroon and Gold; the college
newspaper.
Obiter .~- the college yearbook.
Olympian -- the student literary magazine.
Permission slip -- a form which must be filled
out and approved before a coed may leave
campus overnight or for a weekend.
Pilot -- the college handbook to consult for
further information about all phases
of college activities, both social and
academic.
Psych-up -- Get on the ball!
Quickie -- an unannounced quiz.
R.A. -- Resident Advisor (see page 7).
Rake - an E which means failure in a course.
Roomed -- confined to your room for infraction of an ARW regulation.
Roomie -- roommate.
Senior Walk -- pavement from Waller Hall to
Carver Hall. It is off limits to Frosh.
Tunnel -- the underground passageway from
Waller Hall to the Commons.

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CHECK LIST
Here we included a list of suggested
items that have been helpful to others in
the pasto It is a good idea to wait until
your roommate arrives to buy bedspreads,
rugs, curtains, etc., so that you will agree
on cost and color of the items. All underlined items are required and all starred
items are highly suggestedo
Address book
Alarm clock
Ashtrays
Bedroom slippers or
shower shoes
Blankets
Bottle opener
Bull¢tin board
Camera
Can opener
Desk lamp
Dictionary (Webster's New
Collegiate

Dimes·, quart-ers, , etc.
for use in vending machines ➔c
Drying rack
Drinking gl·a ss or
supply of paper cups
Dust cloths
Eating utensils
First-aid ki t➔c
Garment bag➔ c
Hair dryer,c
Hangers ➔:-

High school yearbook
Iron➔c

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rest (asbestos or metal)
Laundry baglc
Laundry deterg~nt
Masking tape and plasti-tac*
Mattress pad (36° x 72n)
Multiple skirt and blouse hangers
Name tages or laundry rr..arker for clothes
Note pad for door
Paper clips 9 scotch tapej etco
Pen and pencil container
Phonograph and records
Pillow~ (plas-\..ic or cloth) (21 11 x 27")
Playing cards-pinochle
Pot to heat water or cook food
Radio
Rainwear and urnbrella➔c
Scissors
Sewing kit
Shoe polish
Shower cap➔c
Sand pail (small, plastic-for toilet articles)➔c
Spray starch
Stapler
Stationery and stamps
Standing hand mirror
Stuffed animals and throw pillows
Swim wear
Thesaurus
Typewriter
Towels and washcloths.
Wastebasket (metal)

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GENERAL

INFORMATION

1.

Record the number of your typewriter,
camera, and radio for reference in case
of loss.

2.

Check all electrical cords-- they must be
in good condition.

3.

Mark all personal articles with name tapes
or with your name written in indelible
ink. This includes articles such as umbrellas, towels, books, etc.

4. Heavy baggage may be sent by express,
plainly labeled with your name, residence
hall, room number, Bloomsburg State
College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, 17815.
Allow a week for deliveFy. Since there
is limited storage in the residence halls
or the houses, all trunks and large
luggage will have to be returned to your
home.

5. Plan to deposit large sums of money at the
College Banke Never keep large sums of
money in your room or on your person.

6e

Bring enough money (about $60) to take
care of books, supplies, etce

7. Always carry identification card in your
wallete Be sure to put your name on all
cards of importancee

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8.

Get to know your roommate, Big Sister, and
RA through letters this summer, and help
them to get to know youo

9Q

Read the Digest and Pilot thoroughly and
become familiar with all regulations,
especially "sign-out" procedureso

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NOTES