This newsletter discusses the image of the Mount as 'blurred' in its attempts to promote its courses and services. It also discusses a reception held by the Modern Languages Department for new Costa Rican students, the study of French through travel programs, workshops presented by Dr. Larry Cummings, exhibits of architecture photographs and hooked rugs, a senate report, the Alumnae Fall Fair, technological information regarding photocopiers, scholarships offered by the Financial Aid Office, achievements of Ruby Blois after her graduation in 1975, the Professional Secretaries' scholarships awarded to students, and career opportunities in law. It also discusses a question-and-answer session for Tom Kent, chairman of the Royal Commission on Newspapers, a higher profile required for the C.E. Office, and the travels of president Dr. E. Margaret Fulton for business purposes.

Topics covered include: Ownership of the University; Sisters of Charity; Board of Governors; Photopool Director - Benoit Cartier; The A. Garnet Brown Challenge; Lucian Bianchini - University Librarian; Study Carrels; Marketing Society's Keep the Wheels Rolling campaign, in support of the Canadian Paraplegic Association; Eating disorders; The National Forum on Post Secondary Education; Women in Academia; Feminist perspectives on criminal law reform; Free trade between Canada and the United States; Concordia Student Council and illegal police surveillance; Quebec financial aid system; Japanese animation; Chris Moore - soccer coach; Marsden Hartley and Nova Scotia - Art Gallery of Nova Scotia; June Saunders - Athlete of the Week

Topics covered include: Foster Parents Plan of Canada (PLAN); Coffee; Home Economics co-op review; Wormwood; Children of a Lesser God at Neptune; Mount's first journalism prize; Titanic; December exam schedule; Mona with the Children; Mount Art Gallery; Mount volleyball; badminton

This newsletter contains information on women in the workplace under Nova Scotia law, a soon-to-be-released report from the Committee on Planning and Budgeting, the Alumnae Award for Teaching Excellence, a profile description of Christopher Heide, student financial aid available, Christmas cards available, the impacts of copyright laws on educators, an advertisement for the Mount's Community Happy Hour, projections of the number of women to be unemployed by 1990, a Christmas Cup Challenge, and a talk by Kate Gonthi concerning youth helping youth in Malawi. The newsletter includes sections on university closure during Christmas break, universities as a key asset to Canada's future, faculty travels, conferences, workshops, and other events, and a reflection of the past decade by The Peace Beat. The newsletter discusses Dr. Peter Schwenger's lecture on publications about the nuclear holocaust, the second edition of 'Transition Learning' titled 'Hot off the Press,' the role of part-time Speech and Drama Instructor Caitlyn Colquhoun's role in the movie 'The Puracon Factor,' a letter to the editor regarding the nature of the utensils and plates, and a 'Leg Work for Team Support' campaign. There is information on Spring graduation, 'Veggie Chips,' a lecture regarding the Big Bang by Dr. Werner Israel, a parking survey, western sunlight at the Gallery, getting into the Christmas spirit, and constructive aid to be given to colleges and universities. There is a non-smoking advertisement, as well as sections on scholarships won by secretaries, innovation through partnerships, a talk by Dr. Barbara Roberts regarding Women's Resources for a Peaceful World, a conference sponsored by the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education, mosquitoes used for research, and an advertisement for the Seton Cantata Choir in concert. The newsletter concludes with sections on publications by and about women, women and moral madness, an 'Experience Unlimited' meeting, and a position open for Don to be applied for by November 26.

Topics covered include: New mascot for MSVU (parody); Security at MSVU (parody); Vinnies Pub (parody); The Meadows (parody); New logo (parody); Picaro staff (parody); Bill Clinton (parody); Student Union (parody); Sicaro Awards (parody); Controversy about this Edition of the Sicaro - Response from Student Union and Response from Editor of Picaro

Topics covered include: Mount professors vote to strike; Demonstration against Lambert and James; Premenstrual syndrome; Fundraising campaign "Learning and Leading" and student contribution; Proposed new name for Home Economics department; Child Study Centre; Levi's501 Fashion Benefit; Progress Choking the Rainforests; "Freedom To Read" Week; Stephen Lewis, former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations; Admiral H.T. Porter, of the Maritime Command; Jean Chretien former Liberal MP; Alexander Aird, senior partner of Touche Ross & Co. Management Consultants; 15th Annual Community Art Show; Baroque music; Mount Volleyball Team; Heart Month

Topics covered include: P.R. Development Day; Board of Governors Faces Alleged Pension Abuse Lawsuit; The Nova Scotia Council on Higher Education; Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents; The Inter-University Bus Route; Basketball - Men Beat NSAC and STU, Women's Basketball Sitting in Second ; Volleyball Women's V-Ball Survive - Marathon Weekend

Topics covered include: New Meal Plan and Cafeteria Structure; Maclean's Survey Flawed; PanCanadian Day of Action - February 7th; CFS Calls for One More Day of Action; Dr. Brook Taylor - Alumnae Award for Teaching; Once Temporary Faculty Offices Now Permanent; Controversial journalism professor Gerald Hannon - Ryerson Polytechnique; Atlantic Universities Face Program Cuts; Universities Target Asian-Pacific Students for Canadian Schools; Two Takes on Women's Fashion; Realizing Racism with Gideon's Blues (play); The Economy Shoe Shop; Heat (film); Mr. Holland's Opus (film); ACAA Basketball Championships; Melissa Stevens' Craig Miller - Pepsi Athletes of the Month; Caritas Day

Topics covered include: Nova Scotia Student Loan privatization; Lori-Anne Jones; HARASSMENT; Not Now or Ever!; Jeff Benson; The Great Cafeteria Debate; Student election position descriptions; Black History Month; Todd Jackson; Affirmative Action in Nova Scotia; Pink Triangle Day; History of the Triangle; Steve M. Gekara; Mystics into the Playoffs.

This newsletter contains information on the maintenance department's efforts to deal with winter, an athletics reunion weekend planned, a list of Mount scholarship winners, Dr. Joyce Kennedy's understanding of continuing education as vital to women, a section titled 'Active Living: Health and fitness for the 90s, and opportunities for students to make calls to overseas relatives through the Northern Telecom Phone-Home event. There is a section titled 'Sexuality, love and marriage: a frank discussion,' as well as information on Art Gallery news, an advertisement for the 'February Hill Thrill' event, and the creation of a summer institute for teachers.