Dick Gregory returns to campus to discuss young people in America. The final budget for student activities is determined. The new theatre in the Fine and Professional Arts building prepares for the coming academic year with the semester's production and speakers.

A Stark student takes legal action against the University's abatement policy. The All-American club, having been denied funding on the Stark campus, moves to Kent. An editorial calls for more security in a response to recent parking lot thefts.

The ongoing accreditation process for the campus seems to be "favorable" of accrediting the campus. An editorial addresses the issues of the public using the campus gym. A student-led survey reveals that Stark students support marijuana legalization.

The claims of the student president about campus problem areas are addressed by campus administration. The donors for the recent Red Cross blood drive were fewer than expected. According to the sailing club chairman, prospective members are not required "to know how to sail or swim."

Declining enrollment means no 400 level courses for the fall semester. Ed Barabas, the student challenging the abatement policy, gets support from the student senate. The intramural wrestling season begins.

The now popular Ed Barabas runs for student president. A Kent committee denies the request for more associate degrees at Stark. The tennis team remains undefeated.

A campus committee raises scholarship funds. Congressman John Seiberling addresses Kent students, staff, and faculty about the Watergate scandal. Stark students form a karate club.

The newly-elected student VP encourages students to communicate with their government. The new president stresses academic priorities. A two page photo spread highlights the 1972-73 academic year.

The residency requirement is removed, allowing Stark students to graduate from the campus. The steady decrease in enrollment continues, dropping to 2,083 students for the fall semester. Announcements and messages are compiled into a "Campus Briefs" column.

Student president Barabas ensures that student government will not disband. An Associate of Arts program is approved for the campus. A "rhythmic gymnastics" class is offered for the first time.