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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
2
The Kent Stater argues that student beauty queens should reflect more than looks, urging voters to weigh service to the university, academics, and character before casting ballots. It warns that polls may produce a mere popularity contest unless standards rise.
Students at KSU debate a special one half dollar assessment added to the regular activity fee to fund extensive class functions and one all-University dance per year. Proponents urge separate class funds so future dues vanish and all students share the financial responsibilities rather than a few.
Campus folklore notes that spring has arrived as love birds return to Merrill halls porch. The Kent State variety is restless day and night, courting openly, puffing tobacco, and displaying subdued affection amid the thawing season.
A Kent State Stater column notes spring arrives with warmth and growing romance on campus. It describes observing a pair of love birds and urges discreet curiosity, suggesting watchers stay in offices to avoid embarrassment as the birds seemingly pose for long periods.
Cy Melina and McDevitt loom in campus gossip as Hazel Kelly hosts a high society intermish while Ray Gallagher hires Roy Wilken for dance decor. Independent candidate Winnie Eyre interviews queens, ballots circulate with Jeanne Hart and Betty Crampton visiting, and campus events include KMK pledges and the NEW MAN club amid various personal intrigues.
Morning Mail from Kent State freshmen denounce upperclassmen for creating a dictating committee via Cardinal Key and Blue Key to govern newcomers. The letter argues the plan stifles initiative and asks upperclassmen to improve classes instead of constraining freshmen. Editor notes the piece as a freshman letter inviting rebuttal from thoughtful upperclassmen.
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