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The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, James Wylie, Rudi Herman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Draft security lost; Exemptions ended • Dismissal of two mourned in black Wednesday protest • Who's Who elects eight UC seniors • U.C. holds primary to voice '68 choice • Students to sponsor dramatic productions • Judy Schneider selected "Weekly" editor-in-chief • Editorial • Letters to the editor • Ascetic Ursinus student retreats in protest of faculty dismissals • Drama, beauty make UC track unbeatable • Bearettes defeated by West Chester • Baseball squad sparked by returning lettermen • Matmen top PMC for only victory • Greek gleanings

The Ursinus Weekly, March 7, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Frat pledges taken for Spring semester • Whitians honor eight women during Lorelei, Friday night • Gabel crowned Lorelei King • U.C. Meisters to tour in Maryland and Virginia • Ursinus Y presented the Voyage of the Phoenix • '67 grad dies; Smith mourned • Wilson Foundation confers honors on senior woman • Editorial: Mr. Clymer, Mr. Waldo • Letters to the editor • "It's a hurtin' thing" • Bears beat Drexel Dragons; Lose to Mules in MAC final • Minutes of SFARC meeting

This issue also contains 7 pages of parody articles.

The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, Alan Gold, Byron Jackson, Frederick Jacob, Richard Meals

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Third Kingdom swings to enliven weekends • Dispute, voided contract cancels Strawberry Alarm Clock show • College evaluated for accreditation • Volunteers needed for blood mobile • New instructors join History Department staff • Living Arts performers to present "Agamemnon" • Scarfo exhibit features unusual space designs • Tilford E. Dudley lectures on free enterprise system • "Luther" slated by Curtain Club • St. Andrews Society awards scholarships for study in Scotland • Davis named chairman of History Department • Ruby glitters! • Michigan State's liberalization of pregnancy policy • Campus trios to participate in TV panel discussions • Henry …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 11, 1968, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Gene Searfoss

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Anthropology added to Spring semester • Campus building program includes multi-purpose convocation hall • I.S. Council solicits for memorial fund • Students begin charity planning • Class attendance rule liberalized by faculty • Faculty member awarded N.S.F. science fellowship • Art show opens featuring space • Editorial: A call for open dorms • Black and beautiful • Far from the madding crowd • Letters to the editor • Viet Cong rest camp found in Cambodia • Psychedelic covers enclose more and better prose • Hundreds see plays by Philadelphia drama groups • SFARC report • Dean Pettit crowns Holly at …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Frederick Jacob, Judy Schneider

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

UC Christmas calendar crowds pre-vacation week on campus • Dialogue activating complaint channels • New exhibit opens; Faculty contributes • Dr. Wessel announces Sr. placement listing • Dr. Philip celebrates his thirtieth Messiah • The Visit explores morality • Editorial • Agency attempts to secure effective financial position • SFARC report • Spirit high, but athletes rate better facilities • Compton scores 73 as Bears win three • Greek gleanings

The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Alan Gold, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Organizations to profit by $10 fee increase • Dr. Armstrong's death grieved; Campus numbed at great loss • Dr. Philip to celebrate 30th Messiah concert • Student group to help plan Ursinus' growth • Tense performance hypnotizes audience • In memoriam • A challenge to those who would avert starvation • Black stereotype: A dead era • "Candlelight and roses" to be Jr. Prom theme • Letters: Focus attacks fielded; Weekly policy criticized • Culture fans may migrate to New York • Poverty pocket thrives in Bomberger catacomb • Focus printed • Strict rules challenged by student assembly speaker • …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Gene Searfoss, Alan Gold, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students urge action on Vietnam question • Conscientious objector relates opinions in Y-Forum program • Stringfellow reveals American sicknesses • Charles Simpson heads Founders' Day program • Pi Nu to sponsor evening of music • Messiah rehearses for 30th rendition • Editorial: The four year wait • Your chance to participate! • Private sea: LSD and the search for God • Its about time: Ursinus campus responds strongly to Weekly policy concerning Asian situation • Ursinus student discusses attitudes to Vietnam War: John Schlegel speaks from experience • Comprehensive exams create controversy • Fine arts students venture to New York …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Gilbert Louis Page, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Six seek Homecoming title • Peace march rocks heart of Washington • IF weekend features Soul Survivors' sound • Students honor Scott Pierce • UC awarding degrees in Founders' assembly • Open letter to Ursinus students • Editorial • On aggression • Warmakers confronted! • Letters to the editor • Dr. Rice scales fine rail models • Dialogue is coming • Three chosen as student-faculty representatives • Hartzells dig German way: A like affection shared by all and beer is lighter in Munich • Cross country: Dynasty in the making; Footballers impress • Grads view pre-med program • Bruins edged …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 12, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Timothy C. Coyne, Byron Jackson, Gilbert Louis Page, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pulitzer winner speaks on economic insight • Students elect USGA committee to co-ordinate students, faculty • Tragedy shocks students; Death of senior mourned • Class officers elected; Frosh choose leaders • Chi Alpha sets program plans • UC freshman tops Curtain Club's cast • Editorial • A hall is not a home • Radio-free Canada • A modest proposal, a satire: For preventing dissent and resentment on the Ursinus campus, and for increasing unity of thought • Poker flats open amid dissent; Latest in do-it-yourself dorms • Rebirth of learning anticipated: Fine arts added to curriculum • WRUC goes AM-FM, …

The Ursinus Weekly, September 28, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Lawrence Romane, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Four new instructors added to language • Dorm fiasco creates problems; Seniors lose top priority rooms • Committee announces Parents' Day program • Miss Congeniality title awarded to Betsy Miller in beauty pageant • Baum exhibits local artistry • Frosh learn customs under CCC guidance • Summer election fills ranks with new Board members • Editorial • The Anti-death league • When push comes to shove • In retrospect: Our past editor speaks out • Elegy to a country campus • Student shortage threatens U.C.: Private colleges face danger • Smoke clouds marijuana issue • Soul Brothers and somethin' kinda …

The Ursinus Weekly, June 5, 1967, Herbert C. Smith

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Rev. Longsdorf conducts Baccalaureate services • Distler speaks at Commencement; Noted educator addresses class • Chapter names new members • Seniors receive prizes; Underclassmen honored • Ursinus honors Beinecke; Awards honorary degree • English Dept. announces promotion & retirement • Board increases allocation to student activities fund • Editorials: Good-bye to all that; State of the play • Commencement, 1967 • Second year for "I Madrigalisti" brings more performances, renown • Scholars honored in Class of 1971 • Mr. Richter promoted; Estes succeeds him • European seminar tours 6 countries • Greek gleanings

The Ursinus Weekly, May 18, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Gene Searfoss, Byron Jackson, Janet Houska

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Barbie Grimm reigns as Queen • Governments unify; Constitution ratified • Debating Club offers promising future • Classes elect officers, maintain status quo • Hartzells, Staigers plan vacations • Editorial: Perhaps progress; U.C. goes Madison Avenue • What price, life? • A silent naked song • Letters to the editor • The language lab: How to make it work • Traditionally dry campus wet for I.F. weekend • New library to be constructed as part of building bonanza • The time has come to end the draft • Rite of Spring observed under benign influence • Rainouts hurt Bears, lose …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Gene Searfoss, Byron Jackson, John S. Picconi, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

USGA constitution needs approval; Student referendum vote May 9 • Spring Festival features musical, play, concert • Agency concert to open Spring IF • Ursinus wins chem honors • Colorado downs UC team in first College Bowl match • COMSAF voices committee support • Behenna, Atkinson elected new YM-YWCA officers • Editorial • Letters to the editor • Southwestern is the scene for liberal intolerance • Intimacy • Campus Chest report • Marat-Sade shocks, edifies our reviewer • Coming attractions • Batsmen top Jays, extend log to 7-2 • Bears beat PMC, break loss streak • Spirit, balance rate Cindermen …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 20, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Judy Schneider, Frederick Jacob, Kenneth Macleod

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Artist team opens show • Meistersingers tour, sweep New England • College Bowl contest welcomes UC team • Students, faculty combine efforts • Betsy Miller wins Miss Mont. Co. title • Showboat on Delaware, juniors sponsor voyage • Genuine carnival concludes Campus Chest activities • Editorial • Endless policy changes harass concessionaires • Letters to the editor • Fuse complicates Happening; Audience reactions electric • Students devote time to retarded children • UC coeds cop curfew change constitutionally • Losing's too easy for tennis team • Girls' softball win features long ball • Shuman leads baseball team to three early …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 6, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Judy Schneider, Gene Searfoss, Byron Jackson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Campus Chest drive '67 sponsors new activities, revives old traditions: Handicapped find home; War & orphans; Retarded benefit; Penny bear; Fashion show • U.C. Happening • Murray braves ban, speaks to students • Men's quad rises for Fall occupancy • Ruby appoints editors, staff • U.C. introduces fine arts • Editorial • Reflections on Vietnam • Hunger, thirst and sex • Letters to the editor: Alumni, poet, students protest Helfferich's decisions • Mag Men: "Soul" sound success • Pledging time at U.C. • The Ursinus establishment: Alienation from reality • More Campus Chest: Jessie Royer-Greaves founder of school; Children receive …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 16, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Curtain Club presentation of "Look back in anger" nears • "Mardi gras" at the Senior Ball • Herb Smith named editor of "Weekly" • 1967 Cub and Key chosen • Draft system reorganized: National lottery announced; College and graduate deferments may end • Forum: U.S. confrontation with China; Former State Department official to speak April 14 • Editorial: The Murray murder • Living near t-phone no longer such fun • Paperbacks, ramparts, and a good-bye • "The sometimes not benign influence of Christianity" • "Green and white, you're looking good tonight": Demas and Tau Sig win Songfest • History column …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 2, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Mort Kersey, Chuck Broadbent, Herbert C. Smith, Loretta Wagner

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Pumpernickel Players success, Zoo Story, Sandbox postponed • Weekend social activities continue on U.C. campus: The Magnificent Men welcomed • Senior class presents "Mardi gras" • Dr. Howard receives research grant: National Science Foundation honors noted biologist • Protection from whom? • Common market: Dr. Andre Philip to speak March 8 • Editorial: Conservatives in the guise of liberals • Letter to the editor • Frosh asks for guidance to decipher "Clarkanese" • Success of Drifters to assure survival of "gutty" Agency: Meritz cites own group IF Council for comeback • With all the warts: James G. Clark • History …

The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith, Mort Kersey, Frederick Jacob, Lewis Bostic

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Lorelei, the Drifters, and winter I.F. highlight February social events: Winter weekend approaches; Rock and roll comes to Ursinus; Lorelei lures "Ye Gods" • 1967 Whitians chosen • Color Day approaches • U.C. singers tour in Feb. • Chapel changes • Sheriff speaks • Scholarship to Scotland available to Ursinus sophs • Editorial: Fact over fiction • Clark visit stimulates appeal to government • Letter to home: Uses for Wismer Lounge confuse UC freshman • "The play's the thing" • Curtain Club to collaborate with Pumpernickel Players: Will produce two plays in upcoming month • Letter to the editor • …

The Ursinus Weekly, January 19, 1967, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith, Lewis Bostic, Byron Jackson, Josi Short, Kenneth Macleod

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Kutztown artists exhibit works: Art show in Wismer • Siren's screams entice Ursinus men • A look toward activism: Selma's sheriff to address Ursinus • DuPont grant develops CMP • Groans result from fad of new profs • Who's Who honors eight seniors • 2 one acts • G.E. College Bowl hosts U.C. team • U.C. gives to art rescue campaign • Students miss MWA • Final examination schedule • Editorial: A ten dollar bill? • Weekly staff remnants fill Kersey void? • History column • Blues for Mr. Malcolm • Ursinus College makes screen debut with promotions, movie spectacular: …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 8, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Mort Kersey, Herbert C. Smith, Melvyn H. Ehrlich, Barry Feierman, Lewis Bostic, Allen Faaet

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Two new soloists to appear in Messiah • Tiffany jewels dazzle Prom-goers • Agency brings Odetta to U.C. campus: Contralto to appear here Saturday • Career center • Seasonal festivities include Xmas banquet • Esso foundation grant • Curtain Club scores with "The Crucible" • Scholarships • Focus prints • Editorial: The Ursinus meal • Go you Bears! Or, glimpses into the rich and varied past of Grizzlies • Letter to the editor: Chapel examined • Book review: Is Bokonon dead? • The Crucible: A play for all seasons • Recent school blaze injures two Ursinus volunteer firemen • "Project …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 10, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Timothy C. Coyne, Gayle Byerly, Herbert C. Smith, Allen Faaet, Mort Kersey, Linda Richtmyre, Lewis Bostic, David Campbell, Frederick Light, Barry Dickey

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Delta Pi's queen reigns at annual Homecoming • U.C. students aid delinquents • Founder's Day emphasizes church relationship: Three honorary degrees conferred • U.C. poetry reading • CBS reporter to speak at Forum • Behind the scenes innovations • Faculty team at War College • Local businesses educate employees • Editorial: Salvation; The moon is down • On cinnamon and seething • Letters to the editor: If you can't win fairly, cheat? • Book review • New faculty building announced; Program gains momentum • Freeland's ghost laments disrespect for traditions • Lyndon Johnson in Collegeville? Recent visit proves possibility: Receives …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 19, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Charles Yerger, Herbert C. Smith, Frederick Jacob, Kenneth Hopkins, Frederick Light

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Salem witch trial to be presented • Y announces Fall activities: Discussions highlight year • Alumni return to U.C. campus: Parties, luncheons, and game • Evening School expands • New faces among faculty: Seven depts. make additions • Homecoming Queens • Trade Commissioner speaks • Editorial • Pep rallies? Students never notice as cheerleaders, band play on; Kids talk during exercises • Super cools disillusion frustrated frosh • Society of the Sigma Xi • M.S.G.A. trial results • Fetterolf men go athletic • Book review • Radio station may offer solution to campus communication problems: Student opinion to dictate length …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 6, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Herbert C. Smith, Donald G. Baker, Allen Faaet, Chuck Broadbent, Josi Short

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cultural opportunities abound at U.C. during 1966: Art exhibit • Orientation brings return of the dink: Red and gold revived on the U.C. scene • U.C. hosts parents on October 8 • Politics main theme of Forums • Record enrollment • NSA tests open to upperclassmen • Academy of Music sponsors student concerts • Luxurious new dorms opened • Editorial • Frosh meet challenge of matriculation blues • Letters to the editor • Book review • What's in a name? You'd be amazed! • New cars, big engines in news • Wilkinson's inmates undismayed by unfinished state of dorm • …

The Ursinus Weekly, June 6, 1966, Lawrence Romane

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Past Ursinus graduates return for festivities • New face for Loyalty Fund • Holbrook speaks at Commencement • 22 top seniors awarded honors at Commencement • Messinger retires after years of service at UC • Laughlin receives alumni award • Dr. R. S. Howard named to "Who's who in science" • K. Ferguson wins Calif. fellowship • Editorial: Decision and challenge • Interesting demolition on campus • Placement • Greek gleanings • Women's Spring teams end a good year: Will lose 11 seniors • Star athlete to graduate • Daniel Daywalt, Night School grad • Two top seniors honored June …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 16, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Robert S. Laughlin, Charles Yerger, Kenneth Macleod, Mort Kersey, Charlotte Frost

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

1966 Summer reading program: Contemporary problems to be stressed • Ursinus College Summer School • Greek's I-F Weekend success in the sun: 400 attend May 13, 14, 15 blast • Radio station supported by poll results • Linda Pyle awarded European study grant • M.S.G.A. officers • The Morn' after the nights before: Or Monday after I.F. • Final examination schedule • Editorial: Greek weekend • Students transfer to other colleges in search of school best for them: But 50% more stay at UC than at average college • Rare statue of Irish martyr found in Trappe antique shop • …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 9, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Susan U. Lynch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Student governments to merge: Campus opinion favors merger; Next year seen as likely time • MSGA representatives announced: Elections held, merger or not • Pettit advises men on draft • Bang up job on Spring Festival • Campus Chest adds new charity • Editor reviews The Tender Trap • Editorial: But why merge? • Letters to the editor • Powerful scope atop Pfahler shoots moon, stars, planets: Students, faculty view galaxies millions of light years away • S-ball team swamps Penn; Loses to WC in 13 innings • Troster wins pair; Bears lose to Drexel • Women's tennis team splits …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 2, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Samuel Totaro, Timothy C. Coyne, Karen L. Wanner, Marge Mckeon, Mary K. Meyers

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Demolition in store for Supply" • New officers take over • Campus Chest proceeds break all records • Band concert • Free seating, love it or starve! • Job opportunities • Dr. Caroline Doane to teach at Miles College • Editorial: The student and the Draft • Dean's List student ignores blindness: Penny Wright succeeds in college but history soothes her to sleep • Faculty members "immortalized" by Beta Sig's poll • Three English Comp professors use New Key to stimulate frosh • Letters to the editor • Netmen win one of four • Trackmen lose to PMC, mile relay …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 25, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Mort Kersey, Gary Mcclellan

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Y off campus weekend food, parlay, fun • Spring festival leads announced for musical play • Student faculty show reveals hidden talents • Society honors S. Ross Doughty with scholarship • Seniors honored • Foreign service officer discusses possibilities of jobs overseas • Birth control panel discusses issues • 1966 orientation planned • Editorial: Apathetic students engarde • Weekly issue "a farce" • Frat officers find pledging "very important for all": Pledging masters, brothers defend old traditions • 942 Main, showplace of UC, dazzles still another applicant • Lacrosse team wins openers • Baseball team splits first six contests, but …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1966, Lawrence Romane, Walt Trout, Alexis C. Anderson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

1966 Campus Chest drive opens: Local, national, international charities represented • Miles and microscopes; Blind and education • War and orphans • Organizations slate activities: Vehicle race to kick off week • Camels and Campus Chest • Editorial: We have - have you? • First annual carnival promises fun, food, games and prizes • Let's make this a record year • Enthusiasm is the keynote for this year's Committee • The orphan, the blind, the negro: Children receive necessities and love at crowded orphanage; Viet Cong victim adopted; Doubly-handicapped find home • Negro betterment aim: Miles conducts head start programs …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Chuck Broadbent, Samuel Totaro, Mort Kersey, Jon Katz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior Prom is lovely Polynesian paradise: Name perm officers, lord & lady • Ross to speak on retarded children • Pi Nu sponsors S-F Songfest • Romane named editor: Production editors also announced; Will take over in April • Seven junior men named to Cub and Key at Prom • Thirteen enroll to visit Europe with seminar • IRC attends Model United Nations • Senior concert finale • Campus Chest is coming • Cast named for Curtain Club Spring play • Editorial: Constructive criticism; A note of thanks • Hinkle will leave Curtain Club at it's highest peak in years: …