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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1968
Page
8
President George M. Modlin proposes a bigger switchboard funded by Alumni Fund to expand phone access after 5 pm. Current system serves 65 extensions and closes early, hindering emergencies and calls for students, faculty, and staff.
The President's Committee to Study Campus Relationships distributes an Opinion Questionnaire to students faculty and staff to gauge morale and inform recommendations. Members urge near 100 percent participation, especially from seniors, to show whether changes are needed or not.
A UR survey of 1371 undergraduates shows 191 students used marijuana, 417 favored legalization, and LSD use clustered in large hometowns. About 8% of women at Westhampton reported smoking marijuana, with results split by hometown population and non-prescription stimulant use also noted.
Readable fragments reveal percentages of undergraduates using marijuana LSD and other drugs without prescription, plus campus exposure to marijuana offers and views on legalization. Key regional breakdowns by population size indicate higher Yes responses in large areas for marijuana use and legalization support.
The Presidents Committee to Study Campus Relationships asks all students especially seniors, plus faculty and staff, to complete and return the opinion questionnaire by Monday. Results will help assess morale factors among university students and staff and guide recommendations.
The newspaper invites signed letters and warns that edits may occur. Anonymous letters will not be printed though signature does not guarantee publication. Typewritten, single side, may be edited, and libelous or obscene submissions are rejected. Signed articles and paid advertisements do not reflect the paper's views.
Editor Tun Conthaian invites all students and faculty to see Oedipus the King this weekend at 3 30 p m in Westhampton Greek Theatre. The production credits include University Choir Brass Ensemble and Orchesis with tickets at the door for one dollar.
The Phi Sigma Delta fraternity thanks Dr. F. David Sanders for his devoted service as faculty advisor at the University on the Richmond campus. They commend his guidance and express best wishes for his future.
The campus cultural calendar lists tonight's Lord Jim at 7 30 in the Student Center. Oedipus Rex runs Saturday and Sunday at 3 30 in Greek Theater. El Cid plays Wednesday at 7 30 in Dennis Auditorium. Area venues show Camelot Willow Lawn Theatre The Graduate Loews Theatre Our Mother's House Westhampton Theatre On Stage Camelot Virginia Museum Theatre 100 and Some Barkdale Theatre Wait Until Dark Swift Creek Mill Theatre.
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