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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
2
Notice states the material is entered as second class matter November 8 1915 at the University of Richmond Virginia post office under the act of Congress March 3 1879.
A block of names and roles shows G Cary White editor in chief Francis N Taylor managing editor with additional staff credits including Calvin Th Robinson R Ben Cheatham correspondents David J Herman A Stephan Stepanian Thelma Phleger M Shockley J W Hash Dorothy Walker R Edwards HW Lanadell Virginia McDaniel H Noffsinger Margaret Dorsey Sarah Cudd and more. The text reads like newsroom masthead material.
The article lists the newspaper’s business staff including W Roland Galvin M J Logan and Charles P Moore along with advertising and circulation managers. It notes Mary Woodward and Helen Gesse in Westhaven posts and John W Davis in circulation, with Guy Mattox as assistant. It also states Martin J Logan as a member of the Southern and Eastern Intercollegiate Newspaper Associations.
The Richmond Collegian reports persistent complaints about the University of Richmond tennis courts in poor condition after heavy rains. It urges authorities to repair or replace them to restore access, campus beauty, and physical and spiritual development for students, noting the YWCA as a key campus organization.
A fragment notes a tension as Greeks in a likely lodge context whisper about outsiders and the safety of speaking. The piece hints at a cautionary stance and the risk of words being used against someone labeled A.
The article comments on rushing season as the annual fraternity period and notes the need for balanced views. It mentions Harry Byrd and Baird's manual as biased references, warns against strong lodge offense, and urges staying prudent while freshmen are courted.
A critical look at rushing and pledging culture at the university cites Pan Hellenic rules and potential reform. The writer warns against propaganda and urges discussion after Thursday while predicting post rush study by conscientious students and a cautious stance toward young ladies and college norms.
Rose Wilder Lane’s Lye Was a Man follows Gordon from birth through poor roots to literary success in San Francisco during the Alaska era. It portrays ambition, loveless marriage, a romance with a half caste daughter, and years of creative achievement shaped by real love and character study.
The Philologian Literary Society held its second meeting, drawing many new and returning members. After the invocation and roll, L. R. Clements delivered Gray’s The Opportunity of the Scholar, receiving warm applause. Arthur offered current events and campus humor, followed by Riley prose recitation by P. N. Taylor and lively debate on subject matter.
A feature writer laments her lack of experience with canes and ponders the proper use and etiquette. She notes walking with grace, the awkwardness of standing still, and the risks of twirling the cane around. She questions whether this is part of education.
Westhampton welcomes freshmen and new juniors in daylight, praising strong family connections to alumnae. The piece notes unusually many current students are related to Westhampton natives and urges Spiders to uphold the family tradition despite challenges.
The council adjourned to the next meeting and announced a program for Monday night October 11 at 7:00. Speakers include C A Saunders News Items W E Cullers Reading M G Williamis Declamation and a debate on whether students should be required to attend at least one religious service on Sunday. The affirmative team is C P Anderson and W B Denson while the negative is R W Carr and W B Fitzgerald. New members will be initiated after the program.
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