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FRESHMAN
Your high school days are over nowQ It's
time to look ahead, to -September, when you
will begin a wonderful, completely new way
of lifee You will become, officially, one
of the thousands of young adults all over
the nation who are attending institutions
of higher learningo You will become, a
college freshman.
You've probably been told time and time
again that getting used to being on your
own is the biggest adjustment you'll have
to make while you're at college. It's
true--learning to be responsible to yourself
is the biggest adjustment you'll have to
make. It's hard at first, not having your

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family around to guide and direct youo It's
also hard when there isn't anyone, such as
parents or teachers, to tell you what to do
or how .t o think.
But the enjoyment of living at college
far outweighs any of the hardshipso The
first few weeks are -$;pecially whirl of
excitemento Everything--from meeting and
getting to know your roonnnate and the other
girls in your hoase or residence ~all, to
fixing up your room, to exploring· the campus,
even to participating in Orientation Week-everything ' is directed toward making you
accept Bloomsburg as your second homeo

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Don't get .!:£2.. caught up in social life,
however, There are other things at school
besides dates, movies, and dances. The
main reason you're here is to get a good,
formal education. That good, formal education means books, and studying. As soon
as classes begin, ill- those books! If you
start off on the right foot, you'll have
plenty of time for recreation, and the
next four years will be no problem at all.
If you expect td get anywhere, you'll have
to plan your time well. Each person has
the same twenty-four hours in a day; what
makes people different is how they budget
those twenty-four hours. You'll learn to
refuse a game of pinochle or a dance if
you;ve got a big test coming up. There
won't ·be anyone to say,"Diane(or Jane, or
Helen, or Sue), you'd better not go out
tonight; you've got homework, you know."
No, it's up to you,whether you want to go
to one of many dances or flunk that test.
Teach yourself, right away, to budget your
time as well as you can.
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part of you before you're even aware your
life has changed. The strangeness of being
away from home, and of being your own boss,
will soon wear off, and you'll accept the
responsibilities of college life easily.
You'll become so familiar with college that
you can't imagine how you could have even
though of being homesick the first few days.
When you arrive in September, be prepared
for a big welcome. Those of us who have come
ahead of you want you to like Bloomsburg
as much as we do, and to remember it always.
Lots of luck!

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ORIENTATION
"Buttons, Frosh!" These W0rds become
quite familiar to a new freshman coed
during her f1rst week at BSC. This first .
week is known as Orient?tion Week, and is
filled with many activities that will help
you in becoming familiar with campus life.
Upon -· arriving on campus and at your residence,
you will be greeted by a member of the
Big Sister Committee, who will show y0u just
where to go, · what to do, and answer any
questions you may have.
Your first day will be spent meeting
new friends and getting to know your new
roommate. The following day is r~gistration.
Here you will receive your dink. and name
sign which must be worn at all times during
Orientation Week. In this way you are able
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fellow classmates, students, and future
faculty members.
Besides making new acquaintances, the
dink and name sign also mean a certain
amount of razzing and fun-making. Do not
be alarmed if you find yourself doing
things which may seem somewhat unusual,
and if you seem to be ''being picked on" by
upperclassmen. All is in fun and you are
expected to respond in such a manner.
During Orientation Week, freshmen do
not have classes. This is to help you
better acquaint yourself with the campus,
buy books and familiarize yourself with
your "new environment." However, you are
required to take part in a freshman testing
program that first week.
Your social orientation will begin with
a party with the purpose of becoming
acquainted with your Big Sister Chairman,
Executive Board members, proctors, the
Dean of Women, and Resident Advisors., A
jam session, Football Recognition Night,
and a few dances are also on the agenda
for the Class of '69. Then, the grand
finale to Orientation Week, a pep rally,
dink-burning and dance will close the
beginning of your college career at BSC-a career which we hope will be successful
and prosperous.

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ROOMMATES

Your roommate is probably the most
important acquaintance that you will make
in your college career. Your relationship
with her is a major adjustment -to college
living, one that -requires tact, understanding, and co-operation. Establishing a good
relationship will contribute much to any
college girl's happiness and success.
Usually, your roommate is someone you've
never seen before. You will learn her name
in mid-summer which will give you time to
exchange letters and become somewhat acquainted before school beginso This exchange of
letters is quite an important step as it
makes the adjustment to your roommate a
little easier since you can then bring to
shhool with you a vague outline of her
personality.,

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The first day will be an experience that
you will never forgetc Your first impression
of your roommate will be a funny conversation
piece to talk about years later. One warning--don't be panic-stricken over first
impressions. What appears as coldness at
first may mean that she's shy, or if she's
fr±volous and flighty, maybe she's scared.
Getting to know one another can be fun;
so open up genially, but don't overwhelm
her on the first day. Give her a chance to
express herself. The best things come to
the surface slowly, not all in a rush.
It will take a while before you establish
a personal relationship. One of the first
things that will draw you together will be
the planning of your room. It is so much
fun to be able to do those little things
together so make it a point to buy_your
spreads and curtains with your roommate.
Soon, you will be exchanging little hints
about your hair and arranging your room
according to a plan that one of you hasseen in a latest magazine • . Already, the
traces of a perfect relationship can be
seen.
While you are getting acquainted with
your "roomie", be careful about your
conversational material. Dontt bring up
that you're one of "the" Jones of Jonesville, or that you were your high school
football queen. It may build up your own
morale, but at the . same time you may be
tearing down your roomm.a.te's• This is the
time for erasing the slate and starting
over. It's hard being just one of the many,
but this soon can be changed.
Once you and your roonunate are
acquainted and established in a harmcmious
living pattern, the rest should come easily.

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Such obstacles as the smallness of the room
and cluttered desks, dressers, and beds
should be no task for you and your roommate to tackle. Your friends, or roommate,
should not have to recognize your room by
overflowing wastebaskets and unmade beds.
Now, future Co-ed, pay special attention!
Perhaps, one of the best axioms for good
corrnnunity living is, "Neither a borrower
nor a lendber be." You may think that it's
a good way to make friends by lending your
worldly possessions to your roommate and
friends. However, when they come back a
little worse for wear, your good intention
is usually defeated. Lending and borrowing
are some of th,e best ways to · break friendships. · Some common property, such as alarm
clocks, radios, record players are fine,
but wise roomies soon discover when to
share, when to lend,ahd when to stay
strictly on their own side of the closet.
With the utmost haste you will have
bought your books and the time will come
to get down to the brass tacks--in other
words, studying. ,. Now, will begin the most
difficult phase ·of co-operating with your
roommate. It is so difficult to refrain
from talking about the hands ome boy that
called you for a date or the "tough Civ.
quickie" that you had the night before your
roommate has a big test. Turning the lights
out at ten when she has an hour and a half
of studying to do yet can have quite
horrifying results. Now you have to consider two points of view, not only yours
but hers as well. Sometimes you can effect
a working compromise. Sometimes, you have
to give in and at other times, you can
expect her to yield to suit your emergencies.
Consideration is the key word in this, as
in everything.
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Consider your roommate's personality,
background, habits, moods, belongings, and
her assets and shortcomingso Consider
and co-operate, and whispers will be heard
all over campus that there have never been
two girls on campus who get along as well
as you and your roommate.

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YOUR ROOM
One of your primary concerns in contemplating college life is probably the
room that you will occupy. Your room might
not be large; but with a little ingenuity,
it can be fixed up to be attractive as well
as functional. When you arrive at Bloomsburg
and open the door to your new "home", you
may be a little disillusioned. When rooms
are unoccupied, they look small, bare,
and not too promising. No need for alarm,
however, for you will be surprised at what
a few hours can do.
In your new residences, the rooms are
furnished with desks and either bunk beds
or single beds. In most cases there is
room for a small chest of drawers or a record
player table, so if you have one of these
you may want to bring it along. Some girls
even have an extra chair, but it is best
to wait and see whether there will be
enough room before deciding on this.
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The walls are painted in pastel colors
which fit easily into decorative schemeso
Bedspreads and rugs are usually needed and,
depending on waere your residence is,
drapes may be necessary alsoo Some roommates purchase or make these during the
summer; but most of them wait until they
arrive, when they can buy them at the stores
in Bloomsburg or second hand from upperclassmeno Whatever you and your new roommate choose to do, you'll be surprised at
the difference it makes in turning your
room into a real "home." ·
You probably have loads of decorative
hints and items in mind for your room, ·
but there are three things to consider
before choosing what to pack and what to
leave behindo First of all, .,your new room
may not be as large as your bedroom at
home, and it becomes more easily clutteredo
Your whole stuffed animal collection might
be too much; a few of the favorites would
be more appropriateo Second, it isn't up
to you to decorate every inch of space.
You own half the room, so before you bring
in a box load of double African violets,
make sure they don't make your "roomie"
sneeze. Third, Executive Board has established certain regulations in regard to your
room. You will not be allowed to tack,
nail, or tape anything to your walls,
woodwork, or doorso Bulletin boards are
valuable decorative assets, so if you have
one, bring it with youo
Another thing you're probably wondering
about is closet spaceo The closets provide
ample room for suitcases, shoes and clothes,
but again you must remember that this, .s§.
well a s ~ dresser, may have to be sharedo
Many girls think that they should bring all
of their clothes on the first day, but this
is neither necessary nor practical. A much

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vviser plan is to bring only seasonal clotheso
You can exchange your fall wardrobe for your
vvinter one on a weekend home.
A college room is actually an experiment
in interior decorating, in sharing, and
in housekeeping. It's up to you to see that
your experiment is a success.

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ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENT WOMEN
When you enter Bloomsburg State College
as a resident woman, you become a member
of the Association of Resident Women.
This constitutes two women's residence
halls and off-campus houses. Whether you
live in a residence hall or a house, you
will have equal opportunity to share in
the responsibilities of the functioning
of the Association.
Everyone knows that in order to have
peace and efficiency in an organjzation
containing several hundred gir~s, there
must be a body to make and to carry out
the rules. At Bloomsburg State College,
this body is known as Executive Board. It
is made up of officers, representatives
from each class, and advisers. Making the
rules so necessary for co-operative living,
Executive Board has the extremely difficult
job of trying to satisfy every girl. Because this is an impossibility, regulations
are made with the interests of ~ajority
of girls in mind.
Each incoming freshman woman receives
a ''big sister." The counciling program
plus the proctors come under the jurisdiction of Executive Board. Policies
of the telephone, television, and fire
drill committees are also included among
Executive Board responsibilities. Executive
Board, however, is not all serious work and
no fun. Before Christmas, there is a big
residence hall party with entertainment,
food, and dancing. To announce the winners
of the Executive Board elections, a surprise
dessert is held in the spring.
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of Executive Board. Through corridor
meetings, each girl is able to express her
opinions openly to the representative who
will then carry her views back to Executive
Board. Another way of voicing opinions is
through suggestion boxes. If every girl would
take an earnest interest in Executive Board
and become an active participant in the
Association of Resident Women, these
organizations would be able to function
with great success. Most important they
would be better able to represent you, the
resident women.

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COLLEGE LIVING

The first few days at BSC will be
hectic and exciting. You will be having
new experiences and will be put into many
new situations. One of the best ways to
prepare yourself for these busy days is
to brush up on proper etiquette beforehand.
By knowing "what to do when" you will feel
more at ease and better able to enjoy your
new college experienceso
On the whole, college life is informal
and casual, but many occasions will arise
when you will be called upon to use your
''best manners e" Knowing how to make introductions and remembering to stand when an
older person enters your group are courtesies
you will want to rememberc
First impressions are very important,
and you are sure to make a "hit" with your
new roommate and her parents by being
courteous and considerate that first day.
You will be meeting many new people your
first few weeks at college, and a friendly
manner and a pleasant smile will go a long way.

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Now that you will be living at college,
your room will be your new homeo You
will want to make it attractive with
colorful bedspreads and rugs; and with a
little effort, you can keep it neat and
clean at all times, so that your friends
will find your room a pleasant place to
be.
Living in your residences can be a lot
of fun for all. You can visit other rooms,
gather and chat in the lounges, listen to
records, watch television, and even do a
little "group singing" when in the moodo
However, this is only possible if girls
are willing to co-operate and share the
responsibilities of college livingo It
is important to observe "quiet hours," remember telephone duty, and not to abuse
lounge and press room privileges.
It is good to remember that "actions
speak louder than words." Act natural
and be yourself, and you'll get the most
out of your college life.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT
School spirit is a vital and essential
aspect of college life. It is a way to
meet people in activities other than in
the classroomo Cheering an athletic team
on, whether in victory or defeat, gives a
sense of belonging. This spirit should be
extended to all phases of college life.
Support, co-operation, and friendliness
are important assets in the life of a BSC
student. Support the athletic teams with
your attendance and cheers; vote in all the
elections; attend plays; concerts, dances,
and other social events, for there is no
better way to meet new acquaintancese
Co-operate with the Community Government
Association, the Association of Resident
Women, proctors, the administration and
faculty, resident advisors, and maintenance
staff. This co-operation will make your
living in the college community more enjoyable. Friendliness at Bloomsburg is a
very natural thing. Your contribution of
a cheery hello and , a friendly smile will
add to the overall warmth of the entire
student body.
Some of the things you might want to
attend during this coming year are:
~ B i g ~ Little Sister Tea--The
purpose of this occasion is to introduce
you personally to your deans and resident
advisors. It will be held in the residence
lounges late September and Sunday dress
will be appropriate.

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President's Reception--On this occasion
in October, the freshman class -will
meet President and Mrso Andruss.
The affair -will probably be formal
due to the huge success last yearo
A dance followso
Homecorning--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.
Sophomore Cotillion--Sponsored by the
sophomore class, this dance is
usually held during the Christmas
season. Whether it is to be informal or formal is to be decided
by the class.
Winter Weekend--Winter sports are on
the agenda for this weekend; the
activities and location to be
announced.
Freshman Dance--This is the first class
project usually held in late February. The Coed of the Year is
crowned at this dance.
Surprise Dessert--The Surprise Dessert,
featuring a fancy dessert, is held
in the early spring for the resident
women. On this occasion the new
members of the Executive Board -will
be announced.
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Spring Weekend--Big Name Entertainment
is the feature of this weekend.
The date is to be announced.
College Picnic--Held at the close of
school, this picnic brings the
entire college community together
for the last time that year.
Senior Ball--The final Saturday of the
school year brings -with it the
senior banquet and formal dance
usually held at Genetti's in
Hazleton.
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Junior Prom--This formal dance is sponsored by the junior class in April.
Holidays-- Usually a dance precedes other
special holidays such as Halloween,
Thanksgiving, and Easter~ Appropriate casual apparel is worn to these
events.

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WHAT TO WEAR WHEN
Perhaps one of the principal questions
you have is what clothes to bring with
you in September. 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 aid you in your
selection of clothing. Because closet
space is limited, it is a good idea to
plan a seasonal wardrobe in order to ·conserve
space. In September, darker cottons will
be most appropriate; wool fabrics are not
usually worn until late October or early
November. Unless you won't be able to go
home until vacation, try to limit the
amount of winter clothing you bring in
September.
As indicated on the chart, stockings

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and heels are r equired for the evenipg
mealo These are necessary because the meal
is served family style o It will also give
you an opportunity to wear your good clothing
more often; however, skirts and blouses can
be worn with heelso
Sportswear is an integral part of every
wardrobeo At Bloomsburg, however, it is
important to keep in mind that shorts and
slacks are not to be worn to classes,
Administrative Offices, or 'the Cornrnonso
A great variety of clothing is worn in
your residence itselfo Pajamas of all
styles are worn. A bathrobe and slippers
will be necessar.y when you leave your
room.
For those unexpected repair jobs, it is
a good idea to have thread, needles, and
extra buttons on hand. Good grooming is
of the utmost importance in your college
career. When you look your best, you
think and feel your besto

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CLOTHING LIST

Event

Events in
Particular Dress
Class

Campus
Wear

Hat

Shoes

Purse &
Gloves

Small
Skirts, Scarf Loafers
Sweaters,optional)sneakers purse
(opt)
Blouses,
wool or
cotton
dresses

Dining
Hall

Evening Dress,
No
Meal or suit, or
Sunday
skirt and
Dinner
blouse

Heels &
hsse

No

Church

All the
time

Dress or
suit

Heels &
hose

Yes

Athletic
Events

Sports

Culottes, Opt.
kilts,
slacks, or
other
campus wear

Same as
on campus

Small
purse
(opt)

Teas

Big and
Little
Sister
Tea

Afternoon
dress or
suit

No• f

Heels &
hose

Gloves

Dancesport

Record
Hop or
Band
Dance

Campus
wear

No

Sarne as
on campus

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Yes

It is appropriate to wear hat and gloves
when coming to the tea from outside the
residence where it is scheduled.

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No

Event

Events in
Particular Dress

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Hat

No
Dance - Homecoming Sheath
or
other
informal
dress of
this type

Dance formal

Shoes

Purse &
Gilmres

Heels &
hose

Yes

Sophomore
Cotillion

Cocktail No
Dress

Heels &
hose

Yes

Freshman
Dance

Cocktail No
Dress

Heels &
hose

Yes

Surprise
Dessert

Suit or
Dress

No

Heels &
hose

Gloves

President's GownReception
long or
short

No

Heels &
hose

Gloves

Senior
Ball

Long
Gown

No

Heels &
hose

Yes

Junior
Prom

Gown long or
short

No

Heels &
hose

Yes

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COLLEGE COMMONS
Everyone enjoys eating ••• especially
college 2 tudents! The collegiate population
is well known for its insatiable appetite
and its unbelievable consumption of the conventional midnight snack. Students at BSC
are certainly no exception to this rule.
The dining hall, known familiarly to BSC
students as the College Commons, ?erves as
a meeting place for a large portion of the
college population three times a day. Operated
by Slater Food Service, the beautiful dining
hall provides a pleasant atmosphere to relax,
to talk, and of course, to eat.
The meals are served in two ways. Breakfast and lunch are cafeteria style. These
meals are served at certain hours with each
student eating when his class schedule permits.

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Dinner, however, is served hotel syleo A
party of eight, consisting of four men and
four women, is formed before entering the
dining hall. For the evening meal, the women
wear hose and heels, and the men wear suitso
Known also as the "getting acquainted" meal,
it af~ords an opportunity for every person to
forget about the day's problems and to meet
new people.
One of the most important things to remember which college students so often forget
is that everyone needs three, well-balanced,
meals a day. It is so easy to say "I won't
go to supper tonight, I'll have soup in my
room," or "I'll eat in Husky." But the food
available in Husky or in your room will never
provide the necessary energy to carry you
through the hectic college days.
In addition to the three daily meals, the
College Commons is the scene for the delicious
pre-Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas vacation
feasts complete with candlelight, music, and
turkey. The Commons also provides each
student with an individual cake on his or her
birthday. In early spring the women of the
Residence Halls are treated to a "Surprise
Dessert" served in the dining hallo
The College Commons is the center of
student activity. It is a place for good
food, for lively conversation, and for just
plain rela.xatione All in all it provides a
healthy and happy atmosphere for the students
at BSC.

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QUIET HOURS AND PROCTORS
Have you ever wondered -w~at the world would
be like without rules and laws to help regulate and govern? Let's take a look at some
worlds in miniature--your residence--and see
what that would be like without rules and
regulations.
First of all, do you enjoy waking up at
the crack of dawn to the latest songs blaring
from the radio across the hall? Or, maybe
you like to lie awake until the wee hours
of the morning listening to the bull-session
next door? Do you find it easy to study for
that big history test when your roommate
and a few of your friends are having a fast
and furious pinochle game in the middle of
the room? Acrobatics and races have their
time and place, of course, but is it possible
to study with all that racket going on in
the hall?
Well, by now I guess y,ou've gotten the
point! Of course, you don't want to get up

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even a minute earlier than necessary. Certainly you want to be able to go to sleep
without disturbance when you finally hit the
sack. Pinochle games are loads of fun, but
they can be a bit distracting when you're
trying to study for an exam. Most people
find it hard to concentrate amid the cheers
and yells coming from next door.
Each girl 'in the residence has a personality
:·-all her own. Likewise, each girl has her own
study and sleep habits. With the interests
of a majority of the resident women in mind,
effective rules and regulations have been
established. One of these safeguards made for
-your protection as well as every other
resident's, is _called "quiet hours. 11
Quiet hours means just what the name
implies. Each person needs some periods of
relative quiet during the day and night to
study effectively and to sleep without inter~
ruption. Without quiet hours as a safeguard,
there would be hundreds of girls with battered
nerves, bleary eyes, and bad marks, suffering
from lack of noise regulation.
How are quiet hours erl~orced? Well, here
is where that enthusiast for the cause of
silence, the proctor, enters the picture.
Don't get the idea that a proctor is a hardhearted, cruel, tyrant who abhors noise of
any kind. On the contrary, at the appropriate
time, she can be as noisy and as exuberant
as any other resident. During quiet hours,
however, the proctor tries to keep n0ise at
a minimum.
With a little practice everyone soon learns
that it's just as easy to talk in a moderate
tone as it is to scream and yell. (It's easier
on:.:.the voice, too•) We all find out for
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wnen we have an absolute need to study or
sleep, and from this point on, it's easy for
us to follow rules and be considerate of otherso
For this reason, quiet hours are less of a
restriction than a safeguard of our own needso

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THE BIG AND LITTLE SISTER PROGRAM
Since one of our primary objectives at
Bloomsburg is to make you feel as much a part
of college life as possible, we feel our
Big Sister program is indispensableo According to this program, each upperclasswoman
who wishes selects an incoming freshman as
her Little Sister. Sometime during the
summer, before your freshman year, you should
receive a letter of welcome and introduction
from the first new friend of your college
career, your Big Sister~
The fact that she has recently completed
her own freshman year will enable her to provide you with valuable assistance in making
your adjustment to college lifeo She will
try to advise you in the many small problems
which might arise and which are often not
covered in the formal literature you receivee
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and her committee have planned activities
which will enable you and your Big Sister to
get together socially. This committee is
responsible for a party held on your first
night on campus. A Big and Little Sister
Dinner during orientation week and a tea early
in the semester are other occasions which
have been planaed for your enjoyment.
If your Big Sister is unable to return
early in the fall, you will be greeted by
representatives of the Big Sister Committee
who will act as your guides and sources of
information until your Big Sister arrives on
campus.
It is partly your responsibility to make
your Big Sister your counselor and confidante.
Let her help you if social or academic problems should arise; but, most of all, let her
be your friend.

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JRA's
Can you imagine the confusion in a hall
of approximately 30 freshmen girls on the
first day of school? This confusion is only
to be expected; however, thanks to Junior
Resident Advisors, the problem of getting
settled and adjusted will be made a lot
easier.
Each freshman hall or down-town hoils·e
will have one JRA whose main job is acting as
a "big sister"to each of her girls. She may
be a sophomore, junior, or senior, and will
live with you for your entire freshman year,
helping to solve any special problems which
may arise.
She may sometimes hold room inspection. to
make sure each girl is doing her part in
keeping her room neat. If any important
announcements have to be made, your JRA may
also call a "corridor meeting" to inform you
of this special news.
Although the duties of a Junior Resident
Advisor are many, her personal contact with
each girl always comes first. If you are
faced with any particular problem during
your freshman year, you can be sure of the
one girl who will always be willing to
listen--your JRA.

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TAKE A BREAK
Though your _primary concern at college
will probably be your academic program,
studying should not be your only interest.
Should your interests be in an athletic vein,
the "B" Club and Women's Athletic Association
have made possible an extensive intramuralextrarrrural program. This program which includes a variety of sport and activities, is
designed to enrich your life as a college
coed. In the fall of each year, an extramural field hockey team is organized and
intramural tennis and archery matches are
played. With winter approaching, our sports
program naturally moves indoors. Singles and
doubles ping-pong begin and are followed by
extramural and intramural basketball games,
intramural volleyball games, and badminton
matches.
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you also have the opportunity of using the
tennis court~, the girls' gym, and the indoor
swimming poolo All-College Swims are planned
for certain evenings, and water ballet is
prepared by interested swimmers for pres~ntation to the student body in early springo
Other school organizations and clubs on
campus, too numerous to mention,provide · · ample opportunity for every coed to pursue her
own particular interests. Plan to take
part in the recreational program and in our
clubs and organizations here at Bloomsburg.
Take a break! from your studies and--have fun.
Think of the new acquaintances you will make!

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JARGON

Academic pro--having below a 2.0 average for
the semester
Bluebooks--test booklets
BR--bathroom
Commons--dining hall
Corridor meeting--bi-monthly_floor meeting
Cut--an unexcused absence from class
Destination card--a card indicating where
you intend to go
Digest--summary of residence hall rules
Final week--last week of each semester,
classes are canceled, used only
for testing

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Green slip--what you shouldn't get at nine
weeks, but do with a "D"
Husky--symbol of BSC and our athletic teams,
also a · lounge with snack bar, TV,
tables, and booths for velaxation
Late--permission to stay out beyond curfew
Long porch--a large porch off Waller Hall
supplied with rocking chairs and
used for relaxation
M & G--the Maroon & Gold, the college newspaper
Permission slip--a form which must be filled
out before a coed may leave
campus overnight
Pilot--handbook to consult for further information
Press room--area for washing and ironing
clothes
Psych up--get on the ball
Quickie--unannounced quiz
Rames--roommate
Roomed--confined to room
Roomie--see Rames
Senior Walk--pavement from Waller Hall to
Carver off limits for incoming
freshmen
Social pro--being restricted from all oncampus activities

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Tunnel--underground connection between Waller
Hall and the Commons
Unit Lounge--•the central point for study
0r relaxation on every floor
in the women's residence halls

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CHECK LIST
A primary question of all incoming coeds
is ''What do I need?" ''What should I bring
to college?" The following is a list of
suggestions which · should be helpful. Bedspreads• curtains, throw rugs and bureau
covers s.hould be purchased by you and your
roorrnnate after you arrive at college, as it
is always more fun to match ideas and design
your own little "home." Books and school
supplies can be purchased at the college
book store. The starred items are required.
Address book
.Alarm clock
Bedroom slippers
and/or shower
shoes(soft-soled)
Blankets
Bulletin board and
thumb tacks
Camera

Can-opener
Clothes brush
Clothes sprinkler
Desk blotter
• ~Desk lamp(not
fluorescent;
metal or glass
shade required)

Dictionary
(Webster's New
CollegiatiJ'
Drying rack(for
clothes)
Drinking glass
Dust cloths
Eating utensils
Garment Bag
Hair dryer
Hand mirror
Hangers
Hat Box
High school yearbook
Ice skates
Iron
Laundry bag(s) (more
than one is helpful)
Laundry soap
Letter holder
• (-Mattress pad(36" x 72 11 )
Multiple skirt and blouse
hangers
Name tags for clothing
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Phonograph and records
-l(-Pillow cover(plastic
or cloth, 21 11 x 27")

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Plastic bucket
(good for hand
laundry)
Radio
Rainwear and umbrella
Sewing kit ·
Shoe boxes, bag or
rack
Shower c-ap:.
Small pan or pot
Small plastic sand
pail(for holding
soap, toothpaste,
and other toilet
articles)
Spray starch
Stationery and stamps
Stuffed animals and
pillows
Swim wear
Thesaurus
Toiletries
Typewriter
Towels and washcloths
• (-Wastebasket (metal)

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Cover all your belongings with the
floater insurance policye

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Record the nwnber of your typewriter,
camera, and radio for reference in case of lasso

Jo Check all electrical cords--they must
be in good conditiono

4e

Mark all clothing or personal articles
with name tapes or with your name written
in indelible inko This includes articles
such as wnprellas, radios, etco

5e

Heavy baggage may be sent by express,
plainly labeled with your name, residence
hall, room number, Bloomsburg State
College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvaniao
Allow a week for delivery. Since there
is no storage place on campus, trunks
or other large luggage will have to be
returned to your homee

6.

Plan to deposit large sums of money at
the Business Of~ice or to open an
account in one of the Bloomsburg banks.

7. Bring enough money(about

$6o) to take

care of books, supplies, etcQ
8.

Lock valuables in your luggage until
you secure the key to your room. Do not
keep large swns of money in your room
or on your person~

9.

Always carry an identification card in
your walleto Be sure to put your name
on all your belongings.

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Read the Digest and fil2i thoroughly
and become familiar with all regulations,
especially 11 sign-out 11 procedures.,

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