In Praise of Obscenity and the Joys of Language
The essay argues obscenity reflects language’s failings and society’s hang ups. It contrasts pure speech with profanity, cites Joyce’s Ulysses as a linguistic triumph, and condemns mass media’s vulgar, immature use of words while defending freedom of expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Buchwald
James Joyce
Joyce
Ulysses
Clifton Fadiman
Reader’s Digest
Evergreen Review
Indiana
Students praised for helping Alumni during Fall Festival Weekend
The Editor thanks Jim Astrike Cam McCarl Jerry Krabble Russell Tobolic Dennis Shalters Gary Moore Jim Taylor Jim Fleming Bob Petry Bob Huball John Gray Allen Miller Al Murray Randy Webber and Jim Jones for registering Alumni at Stewart Hall and for driving Alumni cars in the parade during the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Astrike
Cam McCarl
Jerry Krabble
Russell Tobolic
Dennis Shalters
Gary Moore
Jim Taylor
Jim Flem
Ing
Bob Petry
Bob Huball
John Gray
Stewart Hall
Allen Miller
al Murray
Randy Webber
Jim Jones
Fraternity Life Defended Against Dumper's Dialog Claims
A reader letters defenses Tri-State fraternities against a Dumper's Dialog piece. The writer argues true fraternity offers brotherhood and education not mere partying, challenges publication accuracy, and invites further editorial debate from students, faculty, and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle
Sobieski Smith
Tri-State
Tri- State
Scott
Bateman
Interfraternity Council
Greenfield
Dumper
The
Tri- State College
Satirical Dictionary Excerpt Trashes Modern Concepts
An excerpt lists harsh definitions and mock entries including BOSTON, CAPITALISM, and CANDLE, presented as a satirical glossary. It targets culture, greed, advertising, and social control with caustic humor. The piece uses provocative terms to critique society and power structures.
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Warren Kronberger
Lyle Greenfield
Boston
New England
Canada
the Thief of Time
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