The budget for Stark organizations is in less dire conditions than the previous year. Columns from the New York Times are included on page two. In light of the energy crisis, student Mike Logan organizes a campus carpool.

The energy crisis commands the headlines in this issue. The Canton RTA does not agree to provide a bus line on campus. A Stark professor is nominated Woman of the Year by the Ladies Home Journal.

Despite the positive signs, the student activities budget remains undetermined. The campus plans to hold its first graduation ceremony in June. The Black Student Union sponsors an eyeglass drive to support people in need around the world.

The Cobras attend the Ohio Regional Basketball Tournament after missing last year due to funding issues. An editorial calls for Director Morehart to engage with students more. The faculty council drafts a letter to the Canton RTA.

The front page discusses the advantages of an Associate of Arts degree. A letter to the editor thanks campus security for their work. The student activities council plans a day-long program featuring speaker LaVerne Lobdell.

Several Stark students express their discontent that the Canton Civic Ballet gets priority use of the FPAC building. The Political Science Forum seeks student publications. Student senators speak out about their roles on campus.

This special photo edition of Montage include photos of the recent theatre production of "Once Upon a Mattress," intramural basketball, and student life at Stark.

A column from the Daily Kent Stater is featured on the front page. An opinion column discusses issues with student government. Sports editor Pat Quinn looks forward to spring sports.

Research technique workshops are offered to campus students. The cast for the production of "A Flea in her Ear" is chosen. An announcement calls for student president and VP candidates.

Montage editor Sharon Pala analyzes the upcoming graduation ceremonies. The debate team's successes and failures are reviewed. A stark Freshman campaigns for the position of representative of the 16th Congressional District.