Holidays

A report of the whereabouts and activities of the class of 1897 is published.  Traditional "Fair Week" half-holday is canceled, and Friday after Thanksgiving is proposed as a substitute.  After a year's break from the usual custom, the requirement of upper classmen to answer to church roll is revived, with disapproval from the editors.  United States President William McKinley, Professor Cramer, and Dr. Stauffer are elected to honorary membership in the Belles Lettres Society.  The editors call for improved exits from the athletic field.

College to move Office of College and Community Development downtown in 2006. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice invites President Durden to attend U.S. University Presidents' Summit. Dean of Students candidates visit campus. Holiday gift guide. College life intimidates freshman. Students stay connected through college blog. College introduces bike fleet to promote sustainable transportation. Alumni donations become increasingly important for programs and rankings. Mermaid Players Freshman Plays attract crowd at the Cubiculo.