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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1940
Page
2
The All University band appears in natty uniforms and precise formations while adding drum majors and a drum majorette. A Virginia reel tribute to Hiram College delighted spectators and the alma mater gesture remains a respected sportsmanship rite.
A Institute of Public Opinion poll shows Roosevelt ahead of Willkie in the presidential race with a thin margin as war scares rise. It notes undecided voters may decide, cites electoral votes, and questions defense readiness while citing Knox and commentary on Japan, Germany, and Italy.
A column laments contemporary coed dress and flag displays at Kent State. It muses on emancipation, comfort, and gender norms, joking about men adopting women’s attire while acknowledging the provocative fashion trend. The piece critiques male views on femininity and propriety.
The Kent Stater operates four times a week during the academic year and weekly in summer, with publication suspended during vacations. It is printed in Kent Ohio by P B Bonsall Printing Co and is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press. The staff includes city editor and sports editor among a large list of editors and contributors.
A humorous farewell to Homecoming rituals urging patience and humor as alumni return. It pokes at old guard stories, cautions against drinking, and suggests guiding intoxicated guests, saving seats for returnees, and praising past teams to placate aging fans.
Calendar lists events for October including assemblies and meetings at Merrill Hall and Will s Gym. Activities span Tuesday to Thursday with social dances, play rehearsals, open houses, mixers, and homecoming performances of The Melting Pot.
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