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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
2
The Richmond Collegian lists editors Jim Bardin and Carolyn Baker with a large business and staff roster. It notes single copies at 10 cents, subscriptions 2.00 for one year, 3.50 for two years, and directs checks to The Richmond Collegian at the University of Richmond Virginia. It is entered as second class matter November 8 1915.
A spoof letter and campus gossip recounts a first year law student penning a humorous offer to Santa. The piece lampoons student life at Richmond College with names of fraternities Phi Delta Theta Kappa Sigma and Theta Chi plus mentions of parties pins engagements and a Christmas party for underprivileged children.
A Student Opinion letter argues campus parking is tight not for lack of space but for improper use. It notes all levels are used, space at the lake and Richmond College gates unused, and the S A B B lot often blocked. It calls for student responsibility and smarter use of facilities.
A collage of campus holiday events highlights music from Milton Bell’s orchestra and the University band and chorus. Highlights include Bach’s cantata and soloists Marti Haislip James Erb and Andy McConnell.
The Student Opinion editor-in-chief COLLECIAN requests improved parking on campus. He notes drivers block paths and roads and urges more considerate parking to help students reach class on time.
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