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Association of Women Students
Bloomsburg State College
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
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STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Lisa Truehart

Typing Editor
Margie Unruh
Faculty Advisor
Miss Konscol

Literary
Carol Menig
Kathy O'Boyle

Sandy Schenck
Nancy Shute

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WELCOME TO BSC! ! !
Here you are a freshman at
college -- at last. You're a little
apprehensive, a little afraid, and
definitely excited. Orientation will
help to rid you of many of your fears,
because after it you won't be so completely lost in September when you return.
College is very different from
the life you've been accustomed to; it's
a definite change. Everyone hopes that
it will be for the better, but as the
old saying goes, college is what you
make it. Put a little effort into everything you do and you're sure to come
out ahead. This is the time for growing
up, a time for being on your own and a
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that you are capable of making your
own decisions and living your own life.
Sometimes it will be difficult , but always remember there are about 500 other
freshmen women who are as nervous and
scared as you.
Dear Coed is another aid in the
--attempt to help freshmen women adjust
to campus life. Read this for some
helpful hints from women who were freshmen just like you.
Remember BSC is known as the
"friendly little college on the hill"
so smile and enjoy it!

LIFE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS OR
"HOME SWEET HOME"
Come September, Columbia, Montour,
Schuykill, Northumberland or perhaps
Luzerne Hall will be your new home.
Living in a residence hall is a completely unique experience - one which
you'll never go through again, Your
room is your room! No one is going to
tell you where to put your fur niture,
when to clean and dust, and when to put
away your clothes. So if you don't
mind making tunnels in the dus t and
climbing over piles of dirty c l othes
( and your roommate is agreeable) .•• !
The only time you'll be asked to tidy
up is prior to vacations when you'll
be asked to unplug all of your appliances,
empty your trashcans, and close your
drapes - all this is for fire safety.
It takes a little time to get used
to sharing a lounge and bathroom with
15-30 g~rls and a laundry room with
some 225-400 others. Cooperati on is the
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key and it's not very hard. It
often leads to a lot of fun,
Another distinct experience is
visitation. It is up to each residence hall to select it's visitation hours. The maximum limits
are:
Wednesday 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Friday 5:00 - 1:30 am
Saturday 1:00 pm - 1:30 am
Sunday 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm
These are subject to change each
year, and you will be notified of any
new policies, You are required to sign
in and out at the main desk when you
have a male visitor in your room, and
you must escort him through the halls
at all times. It's always nice to
check with your roommates too, before
you bring a guy in. Remember, it is
their room too!
Each dorm is run by a dorm
council. Each wing in the hall selects one girl from their wing to
represent them at meetings. It is
your representative's responsibility
to carry your gripes and grievances before council,
All in all, life in a residence
hall is a lot of fun, There are lots
of nice girls to meet and millions of
things to do, Your room is yours,
your hall is yours -- and, as always,
it is up to you to make it what you
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TELEPHONES
Rumor has it that BSC wil l have
about 1500 telephones added and working
by September. Yes, a new phon2 system
is being installed on campus! The college will have its own community area
code with the Bell Telephone Company
and each room will have a phone of its
own, You'll be able to pick up the
phone and dial to a friend on campus,
off campus, or even back home. It will
surely make telephone calls much easier
and quicker than running down t he hall,
waiting for the phone to be fr ee, and
then slipping some "easy" mane" in and
getting the operator. Instead the
little black phone on your wal will
operate just like the one back at
home. Of course, with this advantage of having your own phone, comes
the responsibility of paying the bills.
Those long distance calls will still
cost you something, needless t o say
they will cost you a lot less since it
is direct dialing. You will receive a
bill from the phone company each
month.
I guess there has to be a catch to
anything that is good, still you'll be
getting a lot more for your money this
way.

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ROOMMATES
One of the most challanging aspects of college life is developing
a good relationship with your roommate. Roommates come in all different shapes, sizes, temperaments,
and personalities. Learning to adjust
to each other's habits and differences
is the basis of a good relationship.
To some girls this comes easily, others
find it very difficult, especially
if they've never had to share a room
with anyone before. With patience
and cooperation, however, everything should work out alright.
Remembering to be considerate in
little things can be a big help. Don't
make a lot of noise if your roommate
is sleeping, If she has a big test
the next day and is studying in the
room, don't turn the stereo on or invite a - lot of friends in. Common
sense is the key!
Your roommate and you can have a
lot of fun together. Write to each
other during the summer, when the
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admissions office sends you he r address and find out a little about each
other's backgrounds. Also, th i s is a
good time to discuss color comb i nations
for your room and to decide if you
want to buy your bedspreads, r ugs,
etc. separately during the s ummer or
wait and get them downtown at the beginning of the year. If you both agree,
it can be a lot of fun to wait and go
shopping for these things toge t her.
You will feel that your room ba longs
to the two of you, not each owning half
of it.
Something else to discuss in your
letters is who i s bringing wha t . It
is a good ide a t o bring one of the
larger items and share them. ~or
example, two stereos are just ·1o t
practical. Your space will be rather
limited so decide what you eac h are
bringing before you come.
Due to overcrowded condi tions in
the dorms, some freshmen may be tripled.
With three in a room even more cooperation and consideration is needed. The
room may seem very small and crowded
at times. You will be sharing two
closets among the three of you. You
will have to decide who sleeps in the
bunk and on the single bed, and who
gets the extra desk that is moved into the room to accommodate your tripled
room, Sharing is even more i mportant in this situation. Carefully
plan what you want to bring so that
you will have enough room for it and
try to bring your wardrobe on a seasonal basis;
Being tripled can have advantages too. The three of you might
become very close and often it is
easier to adjust when you have two
other people to help you. You will
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probably find some things that
you have in common with each of
your roommates, and meeting their
friends can mean even more friends
for you. Whether you have one roommate or two, just remember your relationship is what you decide to make
it!
R.A. Is
You will meet many people at
BSC, but probably one of the most
important will be your Resident
Advisor (R.A.).
Every wing of all the women's
resident halls has an R.A. The R.A.
is a student also and has been through
all the problems that a freshmen will
encounter. She will be very helpful
to you during your first days of
adjustment •
Your R.A. will meet you when
you arrive and give you some instructions you may need. If you
have any questions or need help,
go to your R.A.; she's there to
help you in any way she can.
Your R.A. is close to your
own age and you will find that she
is easy to talk to and a sympathetic listener.
Your R.A. is a friend, advisor
and confidante. Go to her if you
have any questions or troubles; she
is there to help.

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SHHH!

I'm Studying!!

There comes a time in eve ry
college career when studying becomes a necessity. So each day
there are several hours which are
designated as "quiet hours".
During this time, all noise s hould
be kept at a minimum in the ha lls,
the BR's, lounges, and the ro oms.
The hours are:
2pm - 4pm Sun. - Fri.
7:30 - 10:30pm Sun. - Thurs.
11pm - 9am Mon - Fri.
11pm - 10am Sa t . - Sun.
Remembe r t o keep your st e reos
low; save your arguments fo r un "quiet"
hour and be considerate of othe rs.
If someone is disturbing you, don 't
hesitate to politely tell them to keep
it down. But don't be insul t ..:d if s ome day you are asked to do the s ame -sometimes you can get louder t han you
realize •
Finals week will bring extended
quiet hours. Beginning the week-end
before exams , quiet hours wil l last
23 hours a day. From 10pm - 11pm,
is your noisy time! You and your
"hall mates" will probably really let
loose at 10. But at 11, it's back
to books or to bed!
Quiet hours are really i mportant, so please be considerate.
Remember, the grade you save j ust may
be your own!

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BIG SISTERS

All kinds of questions will
probably be running through your
mind just before you come to
college and for the first couple
of weeks after you arrive. Don't
panic! There is one person who
has selected you to help with the
twists and turns of adjustment to
college life. This person is your
big sister,
During the sunnner your big
sister will write to you, asking
you to write back with any questions you have. Also she will
want you to write a little about
yourself. This is a good way to
start to get to know each other.
Answer her letter. She can only
help you if you are willing to let
her.
At the beginning of the year she
will probably stop by to see you,
This is a good time to ask her questions about the courses you have
elected for the semester, the
curriculum you have chosen, or
anything that is bothering you.
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Early in the year a big and little
sister tea is held. Your big sister will
ask you to go with her_. This i s a great
opportunity to meet other girl s -your own age as well as older.
Unfortunately not enough girls
always sign up to be big siste rs . This
could result in some girls not having
one. If this should happen to you
talk to your Resident Advisor a bout
it. She may know someone who would be
glad to be your big sister, or you
may find a friend whose big si s ter
would not mind being yours too .
Having an upperclassman to talk
to and confide in can be a fan t astic
experience. She has already gone
through much that you will exp e rience, and can give you some p ~inters
that will make your life at co l lege even
more pleasant. Take advantage of the
oµportunity to build a good re l ationship!

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SCRANTON COMMONS
The William Scranton Commons
is a place to go and eat ~ith your
friends, and sometimes meet and
make new ones. The Commons, as
it is popularly known, is airconditioned, it contains four
dining halls and two lounges for
your comfort and convenience.
The Connnons serves three meals
a day during the week, but on weekends only brunch and supper are
served. The food is prepared tiy
the Slater Food Service.
Many banquets and teas are held
in the commons by various campus
organizations. Special meals are also
served before holidays and during
finals week, a coffee and doughnut
break is held at a later hour.
The Commons' dress code is
casual wear but no one is permitted
in without shoes or shirts. Meals are
served long enough to give each student time to eat when his schedule
allows.
The Scranton Commons provides
a healthy and relaxing atmosphere, and
is a center of student activity on
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ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN STUDENTS
Among the other opportunities awaiting
the Bloomsburg Coed, is the chance to belogg
to the Association of Women Students (AWS)
on campus. Every woman enrolled at BSC,
both residents and commuters, are automatically included in this organization.
The purpose of AWS is to represent the
women's viewpoint on issues concerning
college life and acting as a grapevine
though which coeds can learn what's going
on in the college community. Individual
residence halls are represented oy a
President, Vice-President, Secre ~aryTreasurer, and Social Chairman who attend
the AWS meetings and convey the i nformation received to Hall Council mee tings
in their respective residence hatls. At
the se Hall Council meetings, a.a.e n floor
has a corridor representative wh ose job
is to turn it over to the reside . ,cs at a
corridor meeting. As freshman women, you
will have the opportunity to run for
offices to be held in your residence hall.
The officers of the Executive Board
for the coming 1972-1973 year are:
President •••.•••.•• Sharon Guida
Vice-President ••••. Debbie Langol
Secretary ••••••.••• Veronica Ciaruffoli
Treasurer .•...•..•• Patsy Williams
Social Chairman •••• Paula WLlton
The Association of Women Students sponsers
activities such as Big and Little Sister
Teas, Halloween parties, and Chr i stmas
parties to promote active participation
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COLLEGE SERVICES
For the coed who needs a little
assistance in the category of first aid
or in a personal problem or maybe just a few
pencils, there are various places on
campus designed just for such a damsel
in distress,
Do you need a safe place to keep your
book money? Need a check cashed in a
hurry? The place for you is the Student
Bank, located in the Waller Hall end of
the tunnel to the Student Union Building.
The hours are 10:30 a.m. to noon and 2:30
p.m. to 4:30 p,m. Monday, Wednesday, and
Thursday and from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday and Friday.
While on the subject of money, check
out the Financial Aid Office, next to
the Alumni Room in Waller Hall. Here
you can get any infonnation you need
concerning scholarships, loans, and jobs.
If you are interested in working in the
Commons or the Library, they will tell
you what to do about that too--any time
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 9:00 a,m. to noon on
Saturday.
Any problems concerning grades, classes
schedules, or even personal hassles can
be taken care of in the Counseling Center.
It is located in Waller Hall, and it is
open 8:30 to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. and also deals with the results of various tests that you will take
during orientation.
Directly across the hall you may see
written ori the door "Come in and talk."
This is the campus ministry, where you can
go in and talk about anything that happens
to be troubling your mind or your heart.
There is usually someone there every week
day from 11:00 a,m. until 3:00 p.m. They
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are all really great guys who understand,
so don't be shy about going to see
them. They can really help sometimes.
Indigestion from eating too much?
Sprain an ankle on the sidewalks of
Bloomsburg? You might get some he lp
at the Infirmary in Waller Hall. If
it happens to be closed just when you
choose to burn you hand, go to see one
of the Assistant Deans (this is what
the locked door will say, so you can
save yourself the trip.)
Located toward the upper portion
of the campus with the classroom
buildings is the library, named f or
Harvey A. Andruss . Skilled librarians
are there to answer any qu~stions you
may have as long as it is open.
Another place you can get books
is, logically, the college bookstore,
back in Waller Hall, but its cont ents
are not limited to books alone. Jere
you can buy stationery, sweatshir t s,
greeting cards, posters, pantyhos e ,
candy, records, health aids, and j ust
about any kind of typical school supply
you need, Bookstore hours are 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and
8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
So, if you are ever in need of
any of the~e services, these are the
places to go. Willing, if not able,
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Book buying will be a completely
new experience. After you get your
schedule, at registration, you can check
the book list outside of the bookstore
in Waller. To avoid buying the wrong
book, the thing to do is wait until
the prof tells you what texts you will
need, sometimes the book list has the
wrong books listed.
All books may be purchased new
at the bookstore. Don't worry if they
run out, they can reorder and they
frequently do run out of books in great
demand used for the first time at BSC.
Many students prefer to buy texts in
their major new. If you would like to
save money, you can rent or purchase
books second-hand from upperclassmen .
Before purchasing a second-hand book
though, make sure it's the right edition !
Lists of second-hand books can be
found on any of the bulletin boards in
the dorms or on the bulletin boards
in Waller Hall. Many upperclassmen also
post a list of books to rent or sell
outside their door. Second-hand texts
can also be obtained at the book exchange, which is run by one of the campus organizations. Students with books
t o sell, pay a dime and leave the selling up to the organization, then
the student receives whatever profit
is made.
If you have any trouble, your
big sister, R.A., or any upperclassman will be glad to be of assistance.
You will be given plenty of time to get
you books. Although book buying is
new and frightening -- don't panic, it
can be fun.

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WHAT TO WEAR!
One of the questions that may
enter your mind now is "What do I wear?"
The answer is simple . Clean, ne a t,
appropriate clothing -- it's acc eptable
at all times.
For classes and dining, casual,
everyday clothes are the rule. For
social events the student body s p lits
down the middle; half dress up and the
other half wear the same casual clothes
that they wear to class, either way is
acceptable . In short, the way you
dress for e ach occasion is entire ly
to your taste.
Howeve r, the re are one or two
gene ral rul e s . Gym shorts are not allpwe d in the dining halls . You may
we ar your gym blous e with j e ans, but
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not the shorts.
Since closet space is limited,
it is better to bring along a seasonal wardrobe. I would like to
mention, though, that a raincoat and
umbrella are essentials and should
not be forgotten when planning your
wardrobe.
For church, it is up to the
individual pastor to establish dress
policy for his church. In any case,
extremely dressy clothes are not a
necessity, although you might like
to have some here in case.
Shoes must be worn in all
public places.

ACTIVITIES AT BSC
It won't take long for you, as
a freshman, to find that education
takes place not only in the classroom, but in all areas of student
involvement as well. You will be able
to put your leisure time to good use
through the many social and cultural
events and other extra-curricular activities offered at BSC, which cover
a wide range of interests.
Sports anyone? For you we have
the Women ' s Athletic Association (the
"B" Club) and th e Women's Re creation
Association, which have developed an
ext e nsive extramural and intramural
program , Extramural sports include
hockey and baske tball, while intramural activiti e s such as powder
puff football, volleyball, baske tball, and softball fill the rest of
the year, A Water Balle t is presente d
in the e arly spring , Also, t he indoor
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pool and gym are there to be used at
your convenience.
For those of you who are interested in politics, we have the Community
Government Association, the Association
of Women Students, and the offi~es of
various organizations. A few of those
organizations that you will havP. the
opportunity to join are the Bloomsburg
Players, the Literary and Film Society,
the Sociology Club, the Biology Club,
and the French Club. If you're musically inclined, we have the Studio Band,
the Women's Chorale Ensemble, the Maroon
and Gold Band, and the Concert Choir.
There is also an opportuni t y
for involvement in any one of BSC's publications. The Maroon and Gold is our
bi-weekly newspaper, the Obiter is the
college yearbook, and the stude1 t literary magazine is the Olympian. ~he Pilot
is published annually by and f o~ the
student body and contains answe r s to
questions that confront college students.
The Today sheet is published dai ly and
keeps students informed of campus and
community activities on a day-by-day
basis.
Coffee, tea, or coke anyone? If
the answer is yes, the snack bar, located
in the Student Union, is the best place
to find it. You can drop in for a quick
snack, a game of cards, or just to talk
to friends. It's really a great place
to relax and meet people. There are
usually events sponsored by each class
and a weekly movie and/or dance for
Friday and Saturday night activities.
Each coed should plan to take an
active part in the social life at BSC.
Along with all the clubs, there are the
men's athletic events to support. As you
may know, Bloomsburg takes great pride in
the wrestling squads they present. Besides
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this, there are weekly football,
basketball, and swimming events. In
the spring there are tennis matches,
track meets, golf matches and baseball games. Our BSC guys need your
support and encouragement. The wide
variety of activities are there for
YOU to become involved in and enjoy.
Be as active as you can in your Freshman year, so that you can really become involved at BSC. You'll only get
out of your college life what you put
into it, and it can be rewarding if
you'll try.
SORORITIES
In the last five years at BSC,
there has been a new innovation in the
introduction of sororities. The
social sororities and the one service sorority were founded to promote
friendship and understanding among not
only the sisters, but the independent
women as well.
You, as a freshmen, cannot pledge
a sorority during your first semester;
but during your second semester all
sororities will accept freshmen, with
a 2.2 rating to rush.
The social sororities at Bloomsburg are Chi Sigma Rho, Delta Epsilon
Beta, Tau Sigma Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma,
and Theta Tau Omega. Our service sorority is Lambda Alpha Mu. Each sorority
has its own standards and ideals. Most
of the sororities work with a cooperation fraternity to organize several
social events each year.
The sisters of Lamda Alpha Mu,
Bloomsbu~g•s servic e sorority, are
dedicated to assembling college women
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in the spirit of service to humanity.
The Inter-Sorority Council is the
governing body for the Greek Women. It
was organized in October, 1967, and consists of three members from each of the
social sororities. The objecti ves of
the ISC are to coordinate the activities of the member sororities, promote
scholarship among sorority women, and
encourage friendship among both Greek
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ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENTS
Big and Little Sister Tea - This is
an informal gathering that will
help you to get to know the
Deans, Resident Advisors, and
other prominent people on
campus. It will be held in
early September, and each
Freshman is escorted by her
Big Sister.
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 evening. There is usually
an "Open House" for all students,
dates, and parents on Saturday
or Sunday.
Christmas Party - This party, sponsored by the women students, is held
in the Student Union about a week
before Christmas vacation, Entertainment is provided and refreshments are served.
Greek Week - This is a special week
sponsored by the Inter-Sorority
and Inter-Fraternity Councils,
in which all the members of the
campus fraternities and sororities compete in games and races,
done in honor of ancient Olympic
games. Although only the "Greeks"
may participate in these games,
all are invited to attend,
Winter Weekend - Winter sports, such
as skiing, and ski-dooing are part
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of the activities planned for
this weekend, Big Name Entertainment is also featured that weekend.
Spring Weekend - Big Name Entertainment
is the featured event of this weekend, Our social fraternit i es and
sororities also sponsor fun-filled
activities at this time.

JARGON
As you become familiar with life
at Bloomsburg, you will find that the
academic world of BSC has its own vernacular. These words and phrases will
easily become part of your vocabulary
as you become an integral part of the
college and student life. We have
prepared the following list of jargon
most frequently used to give you a
head start.
Academic Probation - Probation because
of an average lower than 2,0
(based on a 4.0 system).
Ace a test - to get an "A".
Berrigan's - Hoagie shop downtown.
Bluebooks - Test booklets which are
often requested be profs to use
for taking exams. They can be
purchased in the bookstore.
Bookstore - The college store where
you c-a.n buy textbooks and other
school ~supplies, It's located
in Walle r Hall.
Charlie's - Pizza shop downtown.
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Commons - Dining hall.
Corridor Meeting - Floor meetings
in the women's residence halls.
Cut - Absence from class.
Digest - Summary of residence hall
rules.
Finals week - Last week of the semester when classes are cancelled
and finals are given,
The (Kampus) Nook - The restaurant
located opposite the Student
Unions.
Long Porch - A large porch on Waller
Hall which faces Elwell residence
hall.
M & G - Maroon and Gold; the college
newspaper.
Obiter - The college yearbook.
Olympian - Student literary magazine.
Pilot - College handbook.
R.A. - Resident Advisor.
Rake - To get an "E" or failure.
Pappas - Pizza shop downtown.
Roomed - Confined to your room for
infraction of rules.
Tunnel - The underground passageway
from Waller to the Student Union.
Union - Temporarily located in the
old College Commons; facilities
include a snack bar, billiard
area, ping pong tables, games
and card playing area, information desk with papers and magazines, TV lounge, Student Union
Board office, and Office of
Director of Student Activiti e s .

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CHECK LIST
Here we have included a l i st of
suggested items that have been helpful to others in the past. It is a
good idea to wait until your r oonnnate
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
stared items are highly reconnnended.
Many supplies can be bought at the
college store.
Address book
Alarm clock
Ashtray
Bedroom slippers or shower shoe s
Blankets
Bucket (plastic)
Camera
Can opener
Desk lamp (or pole lamp - 8')
Dictionary (Webster's New Collegiate)
Dish detergent
Drying rack
Drinking glass (or paper cups)
Dust cloths
Eating utensils
First Aid Kit">',
Hair dryer
Hangers
Iron*
Iron rest (asbestor or metal)
Laundry bag*
Laundry detergent
Masking tape and plastic tac*
Mattress pad (32" x 72")
Note pad for door
Paper clips, scotch tape, rubb e r bands,
ruler, etc .
Pen and pencil container
Phonograph and records
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Pillow Cover (plastic or cloth 21" x 27")
Playing cards
Pot to heat water or cook food (with lid)
Posters
Rainwear and umbrella,'(
Scissors
Sewing Kit
Shower cap'"'
Spray starch
Stapler & staples
Stationary and stamps
Standing hand mirror
Swim wear (bathing cap)
Typewriter
Towels and wahs cloths
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 c ords
they must be in good condition.

3.

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

4.

Heavy baggage may be s ent by
express, plainly label e d, with
your name, residence hall, room
number, Bloomsburg Sta t e College,
Bloomsburg, PA
17815 . Allow
a week for delivery. Since there
is limited storage in t he residence
halls, all trunks and l arge luggage will have to be returned to
your home.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Always carry I.D. card and meal
ticket in your wallet. Be sure
to put your name on all cards
of importance .

8.

Get to know your roommate, Big
Sister, and Resident Advisor
through letters this summer and
help them get to know_you.
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