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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
2
The Men's Union promotes a beard growing contest requiring male student participation and female cooperation. The Stater will run a photo feature as the event starts today with registration fees donated to the March of Dimes, inviting support as a lighthearted campus fund drive.
The article notes only 341 of about 1400 to 1600 freshmen voted last week. It warns that low participation undermines democracy and that neglecting the right to vote harms society and future leaders.
A numbered man visits a doctor for a pink pill that alters behavior and identity. He pockets the pill, contemplates rebellion, and plans to destroy the pink pill factory, only to rediscover a book titled Things as they used to be. He returns home seeking more appointments and pills.
A reader protests Chuck Fletcher and the ISA elections process at the student council. The letter questions constitutional timing, bi partisan balance, and freshman representation, noting Fletcher's dissent and urging clearer candidate access to voters. A second note suggests a course on parking etiquette beside pedestrian safety.
The Kent Stater lists staff roles including Assistant Business Manager Hank Newell and Advertising Manager, with edition, circulation, and manager credits. It notes daily Tuesday through Friday publication in the school year, summer sessions on select Tuesdays and Fridays, and suspension during vacations. Subscriptions are $2 per year, entered as second class matter October 11, 1927, Kent Ohio. Printed by Commercial Press, Inc., 115 S Depeyster St.
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