Military draft

The second annual Parents' Day, originally Dad's Day and extended last year to include both parents, is also being called Family Day in the hopes that a student's entire family will join in the festivities. A Student Opinion Surveys of America poll came out saying that most college men want to finish college before being inducted into the Army and that they would rather wait to be drafted than volunteer in the case of war. Editorial on the "Lights Out" policy in Metzger Hall. The Wheel and Chain Society has gotten 150 books in their book drive.

Students and staff lament about new legislation by President Ronald Reagan that forces male college students who sign up for financial aid to also register for the military draft. Leonard G. Doran has been named Executive Assistant to the President for External Affairs. Nuclear awareness is promoted on campus through various groups and films. The Swim Team won its first meet of the season. Men's ice hockey has an even score so far this season.