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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
2
R. W. Payne editor in chief J. B. Dailey Sarah Cohn J. A. St. Clair report on the staff list reporters Cohen Solomon Sachs C D Sweet QO P Campbell Victor Bistany Clinton Clarke W S Kincheloe served on the paper.
A Westhamptonite letter to the Collegian argues for student input in campus reforms. It critiques faculty bias in chapel remarks on student life, defends student cooperation, and calls for rethinking co education and campus policies while honoring founders.
The Browsing Room at Westhampton is endowed by Miss Mary Scott in memory of Miss Edith M. Goode class of 26. The room serves as a student retreat offering a selection of fiction and nonfiction in a decorated space for leisure and study.
In Vox Studentum the critique cites two main failures of student government the apathy of non paying students and the weak example set by upperclassmen. It argues a lack of respect from seniors and ineffective enforcement of the Rat rules undermining freshman year support for student governance.
A student body seeks to boost spirit after football season with a Fifty committee of upperclassmen. Freshmen rules lagged, causing disputes about Rat cap penalties and fairness across Seniors Juniors and Sophomores.
The piece notes a chance to express ideas and escape from research, praising a benefactor and hoping a future gift to Richmond College. It reflects a desire to explore modern works and knowledge beyond current study. The editor signs as Weathampton Editor.
A humorous exchange from Drake’s Branch College shows a Dean seeking guidance on introducing dances for students. Madam Wulfston endorses the plan and suggests a late night time from 11 30 PM to 12 30 AM as appropriate.
A Vox letter questions college culture and the wearing of Rat caps to boost school spirit. The writer contrasts freshmen and upperclassmen roles, laments campus ignorance, and urges unity, fellowship, and direct dialogue to address ill will and obligations among students.
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