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  The Ursinus Weekly, February 14, 1974

  John T. Fidler, Ann Lavelle, Judith James, Richard Whaley, Jeanne Crandall, Milton E. Detterline, Elsie Van Wagoner, J. Timothy Clemens, Theodore Burdumy, Helen Ludwig, Eva Morgan, Marilyn Harsch, Eric Nemeyer, and George Geist

  Week-long festival of arts slated to begin February 22 • Ursinus, at mid-winter, continues coping with problems of energy conservation • Forums set for semester • ProTheatre to present evening of avant-garde • Villanova University to sponsor tenth law review symposium • Editorial: The Myrin follies; Situation wanted: Hero • First semester Dean’s List • Letters to the editor: Union anniversary; Madison Avenue's effect • Student teachers respond to experiences in area schools • SFARC News • Film Review: The Exorcist • Alumni Corner: Mike Hunter: Society drop-in • De-horn the Rams! • Jazz: Thad Jones, Mel Lewis • USGA holds elections, makes amendments and forms committees • 9-5 and still alive!

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  The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1973

  John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Jeanne Crandall, Richard Whaley, Judith James, Edmond Knowles, Alan Stetler, and George Geist

  J. Board reactivates; Tries first case in three years • Service project going well as U.C. students aid area children • Special correspondent tells tale of wonder and awe • Mr. Xaras says art is necessary • Nine Ursinus students selected for Who’s Who • Editorial: A step in the right direction; What happened to Thanksgiving? • Letters to the editor: Is sex necessary?; Where is the mail?; Responsibility and the Ursinus woman; A disapproval; Respect for science; Basement telephone; Morning noises; Breaking the rule • B. Dale Davis, from bulletin, speaks at forum • The Stage: The second shepherd’s play • Faculty Portrait: Charles T. Sullivan, psychology teacher • The Zodiac: Fate or free will? The Zodiac vs. magic • Donald F. Zucker speaks to meeting of Socratic club • Sermon on the monstrosity • Final exam schedule • Four straight victories

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  The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Mary Lou Hunsberger, Cathryn McCarthy, Judith James, Wendy Barnes, David Ochocki, Robert A. Small, Patricia Miller, Shirley V. Trimble, Richard Whaley, John Kraus, Helen Ludwig, Marilyn Harsch, George Geist, and Parker M. Henson

  ProTheatre to present “Second Shepherd’s Play” • Ursinus to comply with Nixon’s request to save energy • St. Andrew’s Society of New York announces graduate deadline • Professor Miller is elected to post • Christmas program to be first of kind • Women’s problems, schedule change aired at meeting • Economics club goes to New York • U.C. band to play on Monday • Editorial: The energy predicament; David Ben-Gurion • Wickersham publishes book, his first, on Greek history of fourth century B.C. • Letter to the editor: Mid-semester assessment • Arts Festival scheduled • Alumni corner: Class of ’73 active in many fields • The Zodiac: The signs and their compatibility discussed • Forum review: Longstreth speaks to forum audience on Megalopolis, 1984 • George Fago, of Psychology Department, delivers first Socratic Club lecture • Don’t think too hard • Hockey Bearettes go to nationals • Ursinus hoopla • Winter sports schedule • Swim team bows to Swarthmore

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  The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Jeanne Crandall, Richard Whaley, Cathryn McCarthy, Judith James, Theodore Burdumy, Elsie Van Wagoner, Wendy Barnes, Milton E. Detterline, Tony Ferrigno, Doug Glover, John Kraus, Clarence Brown, Edmond Knowles, David Ochocki, George Geist, Helen Ludwig, Eva Morgan, Karl Geisinger, Gary Griffith, and Roger Cohn

  First SFARC meeting yields suggestions for parking, Wismer • Banana split rated big success as news spreads across the country • Philadelphia soloists will play at forum • Career day planned for English majors • New Sturgis portrait dedicated at ceremony • Editorial: All that shivers is not cold • Spotlight: Mr. Scott Dempsey • Letters to the editor: SFARC member pledges interest; Faculty digs banana split • Alumni corner: U.C. graduate now holds position as ambassador • Tolstoy’s War and peace to be shown on PBS starting next Tuesday • Jazz: Buddy Rich strikes out • Believe it or not • A splendid time was guaranteed for all • The Zodiac: A preview to real astrology • Guard hired to check I.D.’s during open dorms • Ursinus women athletes make better lovers • Booters stand 6-6-1 • X-country wrap-up • Bears upset Grove City

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  The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Elsie Van Wagoner, Sandra Wible, Milton E. Detterline, Mary Lou Hunsberger, Theodore Burdumy, Ann Lavelle, Doug Glover, John Kraus, Eva Morgan, Leonard Domanski, and Tom Polinski

  Dr. Pancoast predicts much competition for teachers • Civil service commission announces test dates • Service organization shows true colors • Christmas concert • Campus Chest schedules fund raising activities • Concert cancellation • Editorial: When the life sciences become the death sciences • Letters to the editor: Beef over rhetoric; Physics dept. maintains status quo; A plea for silence; What are we doing here? • Alumni corner • Faculty Portrait: Mr. Ted Xaras • The stage: ProTheatre begins year with three one-act plays in new theatre • A bundle of letters • Film: “Jeremy” • Third team goes undefeated! • Football Bears tie, 21-21 • Once beaten Harriers enter MAC championship • Women’s volleyball team into action

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  The Ursinus Weekly, November 1, 1973

  John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Ruth Von Kummer, Joseph Van Wyk, Jeanne Crandall, Elsie Van Wagoner, Milton E. Detterline, Eric Nemeyer, Shirley V. Trimble, Theodore Burdumy, John Kraus, Eva Morgan, and George Geist

  UN Day held at UC • USGA-Union lock horns over new rep. position • SFARC elections held; warning system set • Protheatre productions scheduled for weekend • Musicians initiated into Pi Nu Epsilon • Editorial: The American Film Theatre; New furniture in Wilkinson lounge • Letters to the editor: Jazz fan responds; Starving student complains; Mr. Self speaks • Alumni corner • Jazz: Herman Herd in motion • Faculty Portrait: Dr. Peter G. Jessup • A discourse on mental divorce • Billy Jack • Ursinus downs U of P; then falls to Rams • Bears lose fifth game to a tough Widener team

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  The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Gary Griffith, Wendy Barnes, Ruth Von Kummer, David Ochocki, Theodore Burdumy, Elsie Van Wagoner, Alan Stetler, Milton E. Detterline, Doug Glover, J. Timothy Clemens, Richard Whaley, Judith James, Eva Morgan, and Leonard Domanski

  Fraternities select homecoming candidates; Students will vote for favorites today • Ursinus will make record books with giant banana split • Chemistry department gets $3000 grant • Longer hours suggested for noisy Myrin library • Volunteer service program begins work; Ken-Crest Center will be first effort • Editorial: Minority student speaks out on biological overpopulation • Faculty portrait: Mrs. Mary Anne Clausen • The Big Game • Alumni corner • Letter to the editor: Tradition and the individual • Lord Caradon, U.N. Representative, speaks on “obligation of optimism” • Shaw-Bernard art exhibit opens today • Placement office helpful for job-hunting seniors • Bearettes sweep south and extend wins to nine • Harriers return to winning ways • Sing wins tournament • Soccer team’s record now stands at 3-3-1 • Ursinus Bears win first game of the season

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  The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1973

  John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Elsie Van Wagoner, Shirley V. Trimble, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Wendy Barnes, Lawrence Flournoy, Milton E. Detterline, Theodore Burdumy, Judith James, Eric Nemeyer, Eva Morgan, George Geist, Karl Geisinger, and Gary Griffith

  U.S.G.A. initiates tough new policy, vows good supervision of open houses • Ursinus admission requirements, unlike national trends, maintain standards • Cooperative atmosphere at education banquet • Ursinus karate club holds demonstration • Chapel program begins • College Union calendar full • Debating club forming; Mr. Perreten will head group • Editorial: On the outside looking in; Autumn at Ursinus • Letters to the Editor: Early riser protests; Declaration of independence; Compromise called for • Alumni Corner • Film: “Heavy Traffic” • Bagpiper Bud Hamilton plays at first College Union program • Ornithology - flocking together Supersax plays Bird • Library staff portrait: Mr. James Rue • Bearettes down Glassboro, F&M, and Bucks County • Another game, another loss • Cross country wins roll on • Soccer team now 3-2

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  The Ursinus Weekly, October 11, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Theodore Burdumy, Elsie Van Wagoner, Joseph Van Wyk, David Ochocki, Richard Whaley, Ruth Von Kummer, Milton E. Detterline, Wendy Barnes, Frances Ridgley, Lise Pettijohn, Tim Clemens, Eva Morgan, Leonard Domanski, and Gary Griffith

  Ursinus hires seven new faculty members for term • Sororities go bananas as bids are accepted • USGA is as potent as students permit • Freshmen elect officers despite near fight over voting procedure • Lord Caradon to speak at next Ursinus forum • Editorial: President Pettit’s letter, Is it bull - - - -? • Faculty portrait: Dr. Peter Perreten • Alumni corner: Alumni leaders seek firmer ties with students • Summer school in review: Japanese-American interaction encouraged • Christian fellowship plans busy fall • Ursinus Bearettes spark southern tournament • Ursinus Booters 2-1 • Cross country eyes MAC championship

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  The Ursinus Weekly, October 4, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Kitt Turner, Elizabeth Tibbitts, Joseph Van Wyk, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Ann Lavelle, Richard Whaley, Elsie Van Wagoner, Eva Morgan, George Geist, Helen Ludwig, and Jeff Fegely

  Freshman class energetic; Brings new atmosphere to U.C. • Open dorm extension refused, frosh cuts limited to 6 • Bomberger Hall finally opens after lengthy renovations • Professor publishes • Union plans discussed • Editorial: And the train keeps a-rollin’ • Philadelphia Folk Festival presents music and workshops • Letter to the editor: Give us a chance • Presenting Mr. Gaglio • U.C. coeds travel to France • Hockey Bearettes on their way to successful season • Hopeful hoopla • New tennis courts ready for use • Bears drop two

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  The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1973

  John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Elsie Van Wagoner, Nancy Frye, John O. Rorer III, Fred Reiss, Gary Griffith, Susan Petersen, Ruthann Connell, Helen Ludwig, and Robert Simpson III

  Commentator Rod MacLeish will deliver commencement address • Successes of the USGA reviewed for this year • Dean's Office names top UC graduates • Chapter scholars selected • Editorial: Left, right, or in-between; That wonderful time of the year - for the seniors • Focus: Senior class president, Ed Podolak • Reflections: As the curtain comes down on class of '73 • Nietzsche's fried nirvana nuts; The skipped diploma's epitaph: Framed by a sister on training wheels • Letter to the editor: Reply to Shrew review • Spring sports end on encouraging note • Bears complete 9-10 baseball season • Ursinus golf season is year of underclassmen • Volleyball intramurals

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  The Ursinus Weekly, May 17, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Elsie Van Wagoner, Rachel McClain, Gary Griffith, Sandra Wible, Carol Seifrit, James Cochran, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, and Helen Ludwig

  Japanese students eager to tour US and study at UC • Preview of freshmen reveals a typical lot • POW speaks to psychology classes • Juniors elect officers for their senior year • Economics majors inducted into honor society • Editorial: Ellsberg and his gift of justice; In praise of PBS • Faculty portrait: Mr. Juan Espadas • Final exam schedule • "Taming of the Shrew" pleases weekend audience • Trackmen complete successful season • British upset 11-8; Smart coaching helps • Lacrosse team wins two but loses the big one

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  The Ursinus Weekly, May 10, 1973

  John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Richard Whaley, Larry Person, Fred Reiss, John O. Rorer III, Gary Griffith, Helen Ludwig, Ruthann Connell, and Rodger Blind

  USGA meets, discusses possible demerit change • Shakespeare's Shrew tames Thompson-Gay gym tonight • Randy Cole, a sophomore, will study in Scotland next year • Buddhis Follies perform at Valley Forge hospital • IRC, representing India, takes third place in N.Y. • Editorial: The Food at Ursinus • Travelin' 6 show is a success due to variety of acts and talent • A memorial to "the skipped diploma;" A salute to the Good Humor man • Current events series presents wiretap lecture • Musical organizations at U.C. in review; Credit hours given • Tennis enters intercollegiates; Lacrosse places 12 in trials • Sports buffs' corner • Ursinus beats Haverford in baseball, 9-2; Bears 5 & 6 • Letters to the sports editors: Seniors are, for the most part, still alive and well; Who's "dying out"?

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  The Ursinus Weekly, May 3, 1973

  John T. Fidler, Elsie Van Wagoner, Pat Belmont, David Ochocki, Deborah McConomy, Nancy Frye, Richard Whaley, Mark M. Borish, James Cochran, Gary Griffith, Rodger Blind, Robert Vietri, Susan Petersen, Helen Ludwig, and Ruthann Connell

  Meisters sing praise about Spring tour • CCC's squad leaders program will have more work, closer contact with Frosh • USGA selects new J-Board members • IF weekend starts today • Convocation to honor U.C. basketball team • Phi Psi, ZX, entertain 30 area orphans • Travelin' 6 concert to be held tonight • Summer School announcement • Editorials: Watergate opens wider; A call to arms • Dr. Visser outlines service project which needs helpers • Dr. Hiroshi Obayashi speaks at Socratic Club meeting • P-VAC art show is a successful one • Gerard Piel speaks on science and humanities • Seniors dying out; Frosh add new spark to Spring sports • Baseball team journeys to Maryland; Loses two • Thinclads rebound after streak stopped at 17 by Widener College

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  The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1973

  John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Richard Whaley, Nancy Shislar, Judith James, John Kraus, Larry Neustadter, Robert Vietri, Gary Griffith, and Ruthann Connell

  Board of Control meets, elects John Fidler editor; New staff chosen for Fall • J-Board plans complete; Meat boycott discussed • Alpha Phi Omega plans • Ecological concern cites collection days • IR Club to go to NY • Meistersingers return; Complete successful tour • Travelin' 6 concert to be held May 3 • Editorial: Taking care of business; Bury the faith at Wounded Knee • Faculty portrait: Dr. J.C. Noman Miller • Student spotlight • Film review: "The Poseidon Adventure" • Letter to the editor: Beef about beef • Thinclads wallop F&M; Sing sets mark • Netmen drop opener • Diamond season in full swing • Lacrosse team is successful at Sanford • Doreen Rhoads competes at intercollegiates

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  The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1973

  Charles Chambers, David Ochocki, Rich McIntyre, Joseph Van Wyk, Richard Whaley, Kitt Turner, Nancy Frye, John Kraus, Elsie Van Wagoner, John O. Rorer III, Cris Crane, Helen Ludwig, Susan Petersen, and Rodger Blind

  U.S.G.A. takes action on several matters • C.C.C. slots filled for coming autumn • Fifteen Japanese students to arrive at Ursinus for Summer session • Physical Education Department expands freshman course to fit facilities • Dean R.J. Whatley institutes new property damage procedure • Moore's military miniatures march into class • Editorial: The tax game • Focus: Tom Sturgeon • Follow the bouncing ball • Right before your eyes we have "Loot," an obscure comedy by Joe Orton • A meeting of Eastern and Western cultures; U.C. students offer international perspectives • A night on Broadway with Elmer • Songfest reviewed; or Campus notes • Former Kilt Klad columnist stirred by athletic changes • Sports book review: The Athletic revolution by Jack Scott • Sports buffs corner

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  The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1973

  Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, David Ochocki, David Friedenberg, John T. Fidler, Carol Abbott, Ruthann Connell, and Marilyn Harsch

  Ursinus Board of Directors meets in regular Spring session; Discusses tax proposals, committee reports, appointments • USGA fills vacancies; 3 new members elected • USGA secures bike racks; readies for J-Board elections • Old snack bar to be transformed by ProTheatre into acting workshop • Editorial: It depends on your point of view • Focus: David Mowere • WRUC, radio voice of Ursinus, on the air 12 hours a day • Fidler on the wax: New L.P. a delight for Traffic fans • Letters to the editor: Union head happy; Female uproar • Bearettes lose at regionals; West Chester drops Boydies • Water wonders end season

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  The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1973

  Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, John Kraus, William Hafer, Judith James, John T. Fidler, Richard Whaley, Rachel McClain, Mark M. Borish, Nancy Frye, Ruthann Connell, Marilyn Harsch, and Robert Vietri

  The new USGA council: a personal profile • Whitians accept thirteen new members for 1973 • International Relations Club to hold mock U.N. session • Mini-computers take Ursinus by storm • USGA implements procedures to strengthen Paisley security • Editorial: Secret war and peace • Faculty portrait: Professor G. Sieber Pancoast • Ursinus veterans compare military, academic life • Lantern plans contest, May issue • Festival of arts: Folk group presents concert in Union, then a workshop; Ballet exhibition given by Schuylkill Valley company; ProTheatre's three short plays well received; Arts weekend rounded out by bazaar, mixer and madrigals; Chaplin's "The Circus" delights Sunday evening crowd • Faculty discuss the comprehensive exams • New Union cook takes charge, does job well • Bouncing Bearettes crush E-burg; Birdie belting set smash opponents • Team evens season; Sheli Bower returns • Sports buffs corner • Bears top Eastern in season finale

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  The Ursinus Weekly, March 1, 1973

  Charles Chambers, David Ochocki, Joseph Van Wyk, Mark M. Borish, John T. Fidler, Nancy Frye, Ruthann Connell, Robert A. Searles, Robert Vietri, and Marilyn Harsch

  New USGA officers initiate programs • Ursinus Union apparently an instant, smash success • 1973 Arts Festival begins Friday, March 2 • Ursinus affiliates with United Student Aid Funds • Editorial: The Union • First Union concert presents blend of folk, blues, jazz • New Ruby to be different from former edition • English department will show "Oedipus the King" • Ursinus beats West Chester in last minute of play • Bears upset LVC • U.C. volleyball clinic features Canadians • Rambo sets record as intercollegiate champ • Letter

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  The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1973

  Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, Judith James, Gary Griffith, John T. Fidler, Nancy Frye, Mark M. Borish, Elsie Van Wagoner, Peter Seigl, Richard Whaley, Nesan Kadirgamar, Robert Vietri, Marilyn Harsch, Ruthann Connell, and Robert A. Searles

  USGA finally elects 1973-4 officers • Ursinus College Union opens quietly but successfully • S.F.A.R.C. discusses computer use, transcript cost, HH use, & Olevian stove • Tuition increase slated by Ursinus Board • Editorial: The Prisoners return; Looking back • Faculty portrait: Dr. John Wickersham • Afloat in the celluloid sea: The Getaway • Music review: Eric nemeyer's 19 piece jazz band makes debut • ProTheatre plans several productions and a workshop for Spring semester • Wismer's Mother Hubbard left with bare cupboard • 18 year old drinking age to be decided by courts • Letter to the editor: Praise for Chambers • Pi Nu notes active campus musicians • The Wyeth-McCoy-Hurds make painting a family affair • 1973 Bulletin has some adjustments, changes • New introductory religion course slated for Fall semester • Profile: Roger Blind • Matmen win two • Splish, splash! • Swarthmore nets Boydies • Two for three: Not bad

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  The Ursinus Weekly, February 15, 1973

  Charles Chambers, Judith James, Joseph Van Wyk, John T. Fidler, Carol Abbott, Marilyn Harsch, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, and Robert A. Searles

  Girls win first meet in new Elliott Pool • 1973 Arts Festival has much to offer • Student Union to open Monday, February 19 • Editorial: Monday to Thursday • First Semester Dean's List • Film review: The Philosopher king • Meistersingers plan busy Spring series • Mermaids sink Temple • U.C. hosts soccer tourney • Win some; Lose one • Bears un-hooped • Forfeits costly; Bear matmen split

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  The Ursinus Weekly, January 12, 1973

  Charles Chambers, Richard Whaley, Nesan Kadirgamar, John T. Fidler, Judith James, John O. Rorer III, Joseph Van Wyk, Robert Vietri, and Ruthann Connell

  SFARC investigates campus issues • Six Ursinus professors named outstanding educators of America • Final exam schedule • Graduate sub-committee submits investigative study • Editorial: Shifting off of the back burner • Focus: Sarah Sellers • Much ado about something different • Letter to the editor • Grapplers take home opener • Erratic Bears split pair • Three Ursinus ladies on U.S. hockey squad

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  The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1972

  Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, Leanne Schelberg, Nesan Kadirgamar, Richard Whaley, Meredith Brown, John T. Fidler, Robert A. Searles, Ruthann Connell, and Marilyn Harsch

  Chemotherapist speaks to Pre-med group • Messiah performance successful • Union Board of Governors holds organizing meeting • Special convocation grants degree • Board of Control meets to select Weekly editors • Ursinus Judo Club jumps into action • Editorial: Life; Victim of a third class system • In retrospect: "The Fantasticks" is musical for everyone • Fidler on the wax: Zappa, The Grand Wazoo • The Bear Squad • Bear hoopsters drop pair • Grapplers open season • W. A. A. sponsors activity clinic • Non-skid floor rough on ankles! • Water wonders workout daily • U.C. hosts polo clinic

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  The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1972

  Charles Chambers, Judith James, Mark M. Borish, John T. Fidler, Carol Abbott, Joseph Van Wyk, Sandra Wible, Nesan Kadirgamar, Richard Whaley, Robert Vietri, and Ruthann Connell

  Ursinus Board of Directors meets; Acts on degree policy, appointments • Dr. E. H. Miller elected vice president of Northeast Political Science Association • Eleven U.C. students named to Who's who • Dr. James Craft presents paper to Northeast group • Editorial: A little secret; Start suggesting stories! • Faculty portrait: Peter Forrest Small • The Case of the missing counselor • Student Union group outlines plans for Spring, '73 opening • Yearbook staff to present campus life realistically • Letters to the editor • Messiah performance to be thirty fifth at U.C. • Dr. Carl F. Henry, theologian, speaks at college forum • Cagers open with victory; Late rally nips Fords • U.C. hockey players off to California • Sig Rho whips Beta Sig in Ursinus football classic

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  The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1972

  Charles Chambers, David Kirk Zimmerman, Richard Whaley, Judith James, David Granoff, Joseph Van Wyk, Carol Abbott, John T. Fidler, Robert Vietri, Don McAviney, Rodger Blind, and Richard Hart

  Counselor on campus • Altman, Kaplan, Clatworthy & Marek to sing in 1972 Messiah performance • Evangelical theologian to speak at forum • Fire danger extinguished • Counseling, courses, change highlight S.F.A.R.C. monthly meeting • Editorial: It could only happen in the United States • Answer to the suitcase college critics: Lock the suitcases or close the pens • Perversion abundant in new action film, "Deliverance" • Letters to the editor: Forum cards for dances; Righteous indignation • Director of ProTheatre casts "Fantasticks" • Ezra Pound, leader of modern poetry in Britain and America dies at age 87 • M.A.C. championships held; U.C. Harriers third • Gridders trample Trenton; Finish with 5-3 slate • Sports buffs' corner • Soccer team plays well