The Blackburn Twins to perform at Chapel and annual Mermaid Players recognition dinner. Commons Club works to improve honor system. National Student Association commendation in support of student action in favor of Professor LaVallee is reprinted. Tennis team remains undefeated.
New art exhibit features works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Board of Trustees hearing on the LaVallee situation commences in Harrisburg. Professor James Carson joins History Department.
Faculty passes motion to abolish discriminatory clauses from school organizations' charters. Opera singer Marquita Moll to sing at Annual Founder's Day concert. Debate Team continues impressive victory streak, securing a trophy at the University of Duquesne's tournament. Life Photographer Margaret Bourke-White spoke about her experiences abroad as a photographer. Professor LaVallee's suspension called into question; a letter from Francis Walter, Chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, is reprinted.
Librarian May Morris retires. The third annual military ball to be held; Andy Angellucci to play dance. 1956 Microcosm to be released in May; additions introduced in previous volume kept. Faculty take steps to stop student hazing. Professor LaVallee suspended because of current situation related to the House Un-American Activities Committee investigation; other concerns related to the Red Scare addressed. Student Senate requests revocation of LaVallee suspension.
Economics professor LaVallee questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee, sparking comment on the Fifth Amendment. Detler Bronk to receive Priestley Award. Losing season of basketball recapped.