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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
2
Student government collects 188 responses showing widespread dissatisfaction with dining hall service and food quality. Major complaints include grease, limited selection, dirty dishes, cold meals, repeated menus, and insufficient milk. Senate to report findings to division and await Christmas changes.
The Senate prepared a list of price items for College Shop on campus. Students traveling to other colleges are asked to obtain and record prices from a miniatureographed copy. President Ellis West holds these lists and will grant them on request.
Under Dr. John White the music department expands offerings for listening and performing. Sunday afternoon concerts in Keller Hall feature faculty and guest artists with the next program focusing on Charles Ives. University students are urged to attend to enrich their cultural education.
The team celebrates a successful season and a surprising victory over William and Mary. Co captains attribute the win to united effort while others cite luck or resentment of the opposing coach. A proud coach is praised for producing a whip of William and Mary.
Students thank the Concordia editorial for November 22 on North Court fire escape. They recount past pleas to the administration, cite a girl’s eye injury, warn of a future lawsuit, and urge action before a serious accident. signed Phillip Welker and others.
December 7 dance seeks annual school spirit at University of Richmond sponsored by Varsity Club. Editorial notes students must support the university beyond fraternities and reflect on the Thanksgiving day win over William and Mary, marking renewed pride and unity amid low attendance and vocal but misguided student enthusiasm.
A campus clash of ideals with Dr. Bert Bradley Thomas Atkins receiving honorary membership in the 5S C Mitchell Literary Society. The liberal-debate figure is praised for rational public speaking while an arch-conservative group objects to the honor on the campus.
Insight on Outlook describes Buck the great African hunter famed for bringing them back alive. His method uses hollow gourds filled with grain set in clearings while monkeys watch from the trees. Curious primates probe the gourds, grab grain, and cannot pull free, allowing hunters to capture them. The piece ends with a moral about greed and the Bible quote.
Anne-Martin Baker notes the stock market drop then recovery after the President's illness. European papers discuss Ike's leadership, ability to unite allies, and the risk to Western unity if his health falters. The piece recalls FDR's strokes and urges remaining steadfast against dissention to sustain global hope and security.
Richmond SY announces the list of participants including Jeanie Rice Loyd Johnson Betty Brown Tracy Aitcheson and Leo Crosier for the Sherwood Beavers program.
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