Editor-in-chief at helm of paper amid staff changes
R. W. Payne serves as Editor-in-Chief with J. B. Dailey and Sarah Cohn in leadership roles as the publication undergoes editorial realignment.
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
2
R. W. Payne serves as Editor-in-Chief with J. B. Dailey and Sarah Cohn in leadership roles as the publication undergoes editorial realignment.
In a critical survey, the author compares four regional colleges, noting A lacks school spirit and a rat system as well as a compulsory budget, while B C and D show cooperative student spirit with active budgets and events. Back home, restrictions and censorship at the university hinder student self governance, prompting calls for a stronger, recognized Student Government Association.
The Messenger cancels its coming issue due to lack of material and mediocrity in submissions. The Collegian reports news shortages from waning student interest, with clubs dwindling to a faithful few and calls for a Renaissance in college spirit or a shift toward scholastic focus.
A local report previews the University of Richmond Yo-Yo eleven facing Williams and Mary in a stadium showdown. Captain Maxey leads a compact lineup with no substitutions, while H Edward Henderson vows a winning substitute strategy and adds three staffers.
Vox Studentum laments a campus crisis with failing Student Government oversight, a disastrous football season, and evasive stance on campus dancing. It questions why cooperation collapses at the Alma Mater while others in the state show unity, while the Spider Spirit is widely praised despite doubts.
The Westhampton Editor calls for decisive action to channel restless energy into a new path toward a University of Accomplishment. He states the problem lies here and asks readers to focus on a meaningful decision.
A campus editorial urges University of Richmond to raise pride and visibility by hosting large campus dances with prominent orchestras, improving athletic teams, fostering social life, and strengthening the student honor system. It advocates forming an athletic council and clubs to drive change and cites Lady Windermere's Fan as a drama highlight.
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