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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
2
Students exercise their right to vote for university officers in a discussion of democratic values. The piece notes two main virtues of the system and emphasizes the importance of participation in campus governance.
The University faces questions about how democratic its student voting is amid a small circle of political leaders selecting candidates. The piece weighs primary elections and urges voters to participate informedly, casting ballots for qualified candidates to strengthen student governance.
President Roosevelt designated November 17 to 28 as National Art Week to promote American painting. Akron’s Armory hosts Rossini’s The Barber of Seville with Met singers on November 10. Dr. C. B. Allen urges art study as essential to national defense, while Mary Boswell emphasizes art education. Cleveland's Hanna Theater teases Life with Father and Uncle Tom's Cabin with Canada Lee slated for early November. Mail orders urged for upcoming performances.
Readers are reminded that letters to the editor tied to party lines must stay under 150 words and all submissions must be signed. Writers may request name withholding, but the letter requires a signature on publication.
The Kent State University campus narrows on drinking policy as Smallwood clarifies dormitory bans. He argues readers deserve full context on student alcohol use amid varied home backgrounds and university norms.
The Kent Stater is issued four times weekly during the university year and weekly in summer. It is entered as second class matter at Kent Ohio since October 11 1927 and printed by P B Bonsall Printing Co.
The article lists two new candidates Don Shanower an Independent and Bob Byrne from the Greeks. Don is a business major active in band drama and high school activities while Bob shows leadership in student senate and athletics. Voters will narrow the field to four presidents.
Mary L. Smallwood, Dean of Women, argues for moderation, noting many drinking spots near Kent and urging students to return sober, sign in, and stay in control, seeking a middle ground that upholds social standards.
A chaotic campus column lampoons Greek influence on nominations and campaigning. It notes Mary Jane O'Brien’s slim victory edge, critiques Betty Keller's publicity, praises several theater performers including Carol Richards and Bob Telford, and teases upcoming events from Thunder Rock to the GAMMA hayride.
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