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Newspaper

Kent Stater

Location

Kent, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1940

Page

2

Kent Stater Roles and Publication Details

The Kent Stater is a four issue weekly student newspaper at Kent State University with offices printed at 1383 E. Main St Kent Ohio. It notes biweekly schedules during summer and vacations and lists editors reporters and staff including Jack Watts editor in chief and Tom Bates business manager along with the sports editor George Fleischer and others.

Kent Stater Kent Ohio P. B. Bonsall Printing Co E. Main St Jack Watts Joe Blair, Jr Tom Bates George Fleischer Natalie Floersheimer Jack Legrett Stew Fern Cornelia Porea Harold Thwaite Mickey Dover Merry Allen Earl Vacaria John Hanlin Jean Ibrig Clyde Friar

We Have a Country Man Speaks on Free Democracy

George Elias addressed university students about living in a free country with free schooling. He contrasted autocracy’s horrors with Turkish shepherd life and urged students to value constitutional rights and strive to deserve democratic liberties.

George Elias United States

Atrium Clock Request Highlighted by Students

A petition urges installation of a clock in the university atrium, noting many students lack watches and rely on the atrium for first class transitions. The message claims atrium traffic surpasses other areas and a large clock would aid visitors and students alike.

Atrium

Feb leap rule leads to divisible four Februarys

Every year divisible by four includes February with 29 days except century years not divisible by 400. This rule dictates leap years occur on 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, and 32 to keep calendars aligned with solar year.

Grape rumors and campus chatter swirl in Mehlenbacher incident aftermath

A jumble of gossip readers the campus from Mary Jane Rowles and Oldie Tom Watts to Stella Solack and Bill Wagner. The note hints at romance and mischief while a late wire hints at compliments and a two prize journalists claim.

Mary Jane Rowles Oldie Tom Watts Stella ‘‘Valentine Solack Bill Puhleez Wagner al Benson Seaside Lenner Bill Tapper Buckeye Lake Detroit Jean Ihrig Necking Bill Boliantz Stater Jackie Watts Dyson Jackson Nick Pandelis Pandy N. Carolina Univ Tanny Teuscher Tanny Marilyn Zac Cutie Blackie Kenyon Vacaria G. Miller M. E. Gockstetter Andreas Gulgin the Brady

Committee on Instructional Materials Endorses Syllabi

The Committee recommends continuing current syllabi existing before its appointment and will not act unless a written demand is made. It pledges to promptly consider new materials presented and take action to approve or disapprove. Prof. Edward H. Pake.

Prasmuch Edward H. Pake

Fading Fraternity Hazing Recalled From The War Era

Examines hazing traditions in southern fraternities contrasted with Kent State’s prep week. Grads recount brutal initiation rites including paddling, binding, freezing, and electric shoes. Critics warn such cruelty fosters latent sadism and damages pledges physically and morally.

Kent State

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