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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
2
The Kent Stater is published three times weekly in Kent Ohio on Monday Wednesday and Friday during the regular term and weekly in summer. Entered as second class matter October 11 1827 at the Kent Ohio office. Printed by Bonsall Printing Co 138 E Main St Kent Ohio. Editor in Chief Jack Watts. Business Manager Joe Blair Jr.
The Kent Stater greets a high school standout entering college life at Kent State University. The article notes the transition from a praised local star to a new, challenging environment and encourages newcomers to make the university their home.
Funds totaling 1900 dollars donated in May 1939 by three university groups aimed to renovate the rear of Wills gymnasium into concrete winter skating courts. The project has not started due to unspecified delays and weather concerns, with hopes for work to begin at the first break in the season. A broader note on campus activities follows, including remarks on term papers, basketball performances, and a forum on the honor system with limited attendance.
Reader warns against war pessimism guiding US policy and urges defense buildup without aggression. The letter notes dangers of overseas involvement and cites Will Durant. It then highlights alumni concerns at Kent State about better organizing the alumni association to support the university and enrollment growth.
Calendar lists Basketball West Reserve Academy versus Training School at Training School gym at 2:30 PM. Rotary Institute features European Tensions by Margarete Kaiser in Auditorium at 5 PM. Feb 1 social committee in 201M at 4 PM, off campus house presidents in 109M at 7 PM, Beggars on Horseback at Theatre Auditorium 8 PM, Kent vs Hiram basketball at gym 8 PM, production in Auditorium, Sophomore Sweater Swagger in Wills gym at 10:01 AM.
A humorous critique of compulsory physical education in schools and colleges. The narrator mocks Franklin’s influence on gym requirements and lampoons gym class antics from dressing to net play, portraying students' fatigue, discomfort, and reluctant compliance. The piece blends satire with social commentary on enforced fitness.
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