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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1951
Page
2
Editorial notes only 44 men signed the dean of men’s rush list yesterday and questions why university men show little interest or find rushing rules too complex. The piece argues Greek life is key to college social life and urges the Interfraternity council to adjust methods to avoid future FRD.
The piece urges students to join Greek life and sign the rush list in the Dean of Men's office by February 1. It argues fraternities offer brotherhood, good will, and active university participation, noting war threats do not halt pledging and the role of service.
The federal draft revision lets students stay in school while choosing their preferred service two months before term end. Educators warned of enrollment losses as many enlisted in branches other than infantry to dodge combat. The change preserves education value and assures future Kent students will be sought by the government when needs rise.
A WKSU-FM disc jockey is described as bright and witty yet tired from long shifts. He waits for programs to end and balances a mix of requests with genres to avoid too many slow love songs or dixieland. The piece notes his need to entertain and his heavy reliance on periodicals for jokes. The undertaker has come to call.
Marvin R. Koller, assistant sociology professor, displayed a shrunken head during a class discussing head hunting on a south sea island. He claims to have learned the method and belief that possession grants powers of the deceased, a detail that raises concerns about discretion.
Hal Simmonds is appointed Editor-in-Chief and Parker Voll becomes Business Manager for the publication marking a leadership shift. The changes coincide with strategic moves to bolster editorial and financial operations.
Editorial Staff notes the Kent Stater is published daily Tuesday through Friday in the school year with summer suspension. It is entered as second class matter since 1927 at the Kent post office and printed by Commercial Press Inc. Subscription is $2.00 yearly and offices are at 115 Merrill Hall, Kent State University.
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