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Risd Press May 3, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives May 1974

Risd Press May 3, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The issue of May 4, 1974 included an article about student grades with faculty Merlin Szosz, letters to the editor, and RISD intramural softball. There also an article on the Committee on Faculty Appointments from the student viewpoint. Ads, classifieds, and events for RISD students were also mentioned.


Risd Press March 15, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Mar 1974

Risd Press March 15, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The March 15, 1974 issue had an article about sports at RISD, a letter to the RISD building committee from RISD architecture students, and an article about a quilt lecture with Jonathan Holstein. There also was an article about the Women in Wintersession class in New York City. Poems, comics, ads, classifieds, and events for RISD students were also included.


Risd Press January 11, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Jan 1974

Risd Press January 11, 1974, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The issue of January 11, 1974 included an article about a fire at the Farnum House dorm and the fact that the fire extinguishers were useless. It was a small fire and no-one was injured. Wintsersession began with many students taking travel courses. The Carr House coffee house was established. Comics, classifieds, and events for RISD students were also mentioned.


Risd Press November 2, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Nov 1973

Risd Press November 2, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of November 2, 1973 included an article about the Ad Hoc Committee to study curriculum at RISD. There was an interview with the photographer Andre Kertesz and an article about the RISD Architectural Studies Division. A poem, a short story and events for RISD students were also mentioned. Club …


Risd Press October 26, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Oct 1973

Risd Press October 26, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating into one digestible pile all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of October 26, 1973 included an article about the Industrial Design faculty and projects they were working on. An art exhibit at Woods-Gerry by Carol and Michael Ashcraft was reviewed. An article about some additions to the Pilavin Collection at the RISD Museum of Art …


Risd Press October 5, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Oct 1973

Risd Press October 5, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of October 5, 1973 had an article about the RISD television and video studies and the set-up in the RISD auditorium. There was an article about unions for students and women at colleges who filed a sex discrimination suit against Tufts University. Also, an article about 3 photographers at …


Risd Press April 27, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Apr 1973

Risd Press April 27, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The issue of April 27, 1973 had an article about the firing of Harry Beckwith, RISD faculty in the Graphic Design department. There also was an article from the Dean Randolph, dean of students at RISD who was leaving RISD because of the way Beckwith's firing was handled. The RISD President also wrote an article on why Harry Beckwith was fired. Comics, a recipe and events for RISD students were …


Risd Rag March 9, 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Mar 1972

Risd Rag March 9, 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of March 9, 1972 included a letter to the editor about a RISD student who decided to leave because of the structure of courses at RISD. Photos, letters to the editor and articles about student activism were also included.


Risd Rag January 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives Jan 1972

Risd Rag January 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of January 1972 included an article about the local food co-ops, and the lack of diversity in the RISD faculty and at the RISD Museum. Support was wanted for farm workers and there was an appeal for a sick child. Voter registration information was listed for each state and parking ticket information for Providence was provided. Recipes, an art exhibit review, the Franklin Mint Bicentennial Medal Design contest and comics were also in this …


Designer's News May 12, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives May 1969

Designer's News May 12, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. The issue of May 12-18, 1969 included articles about Apparel Design's annual show Collection 1969, and an article about Man and his Technology, a seminar that was attended by 250 people. There was a brief article about racial troubles at Hope High School in Providence that was from a publication called EXTRA. Comics, ads, letters and art exhibits were also mentioned.