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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
2
The piece thanks students who sang carols to faculty and shut ins and urges the Men's union and Women's league to make the event an annual university calendar item. It notes carol singing as culture and supports continued game announcements aiding fans in learning player names and following plays.
The Kent Stater is a thrice weekly college newspaper at Kent State University Kent Ohio. It notes publication schedule in university terms and summer term, printing by P B Bonsall Printing Co. and lists staff roles editor business manager and assistants.
The writer confesses becoming a statistic after taking a college reading test. He rails at the test’s fairness and accuracy, arguing the reading exercise failed to measure real reading ability, and laments being labeled by a psychology department exercise. He compares himself unfavorably to Dean Manchester and questions the test’s validity.
A reflective piece lists campus improvements from stricter rules to a new football field and a Student Union. It urges active student involvement, better grading, fair play selection, and a more progressive campus culture with festive season wishes.
Mickey Dover defends transparent handling of class dues and finances in response to a reader’s letter. He promises monthly public statements showing who paid, a visible financial ledger, and emphasizes no misuse of funds.
The Akron Buchtelite postponed the Battle of Beauties until after the Christmas holidays. Paul Ryan then editor of the Stater was notified by telegram. Five years ago today Prof Roy D Metcalf band director announced Kent State College would form a concert band of 80 to 100 pieces. Eleven years ago today Prof C F Rumold entertained 50 chemistry students at his home.
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