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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
2
A campus Christmas gathering at a small university creates a warm sense of belonging. Seniors feel connected to faculty as Dean Pinchbeck and Neighbor Santa spark gifts, and a floor reception replaces crowded auditoriums.
A student letter rebukes a prior criticism of Westhampton College’s telephone system. The writer defends Dean Josephine Tucker, argues the earlier piece was ridiculing, and notes Tucker has limited incoming lines while urging constructive dialogue between administration and students.
The Collegian notes extended student medical visits before and after regular infirmary hours. Regular hours are weekdays 8 00 am to 1 00 pm and 4 00 pm to 6 00 pm, Saturdays 8 00 am, Sundays 9 00 am, with Dr Pitts seeing patients at 5 00 pm. Emergencies accepted anytime.
Frat Chat highlights Phi Gams pledge banquet at Pantree with toastmaster Earle Dunford Jr and speaker Clifton Long. Phi Alpha Brothers travel to Mary Washington College for a dance. New PIKA pledges Jim Hatchell and Don Warner receive best wishes. Fiji Welcome back and service members visit. Sig Eps pledge ceremony at Hotel King Carter. Phi Kaps host pledge supper and dance. Return of the Native profiles Eddy Wayne from UNC.
A Virginia student leader presents “the other side” of criticism of Richmond College Student Government. Dick Howard, Omicron Delta Kappa member and outstanding Virginia college student, cites budget adoption open Senate meetings Alma Mater Appreciation Week mock conventions rallies elections and the House of Representatives creation as recent accomplishments since last March.
The text outlines student government constraints under administration and contrasts Richmond College with Westhampton, noting a need for broader governance. It quotes Mr. Howard and a counterpoint arguing the nine point plan is energetic but not impressive, and urges cooperation with the administration.
A soldier in Korea asks readers to send cancelled U S postage stamps. In a November 15 1952 letter signed Patches Andrew Babasy says he has been in Korea since July and will likely stay another year. Respondents may mail stamps to M Sgt Andrew V Babasy RO 6893448 45 M P Co A P O 86 c o P M San Francisco California.
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