There is an initiative to separate from Kent State University and establish a Canton University or "Canton U" by a proposed levy voted by Canton residents on Feb. 28, 1950. According to the Canton Kent Stater: "The proposed 1.45 mill levy is divided into three parts—.45 mills for books and equipment, .95 mill to cover straight operating expenses and .05 mill to be used for scientific work. The levy will replace the endowment funds which the college lacks, and will cut student tuition expenses in half. With the levy, the average tuition fee is expected to about $160." The levy failed and the school remained a regional campus of Kent State University. Enrollment dipped to 560.
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Canton Kent Stater Index, 195001/01/1950This is the index of the bound volume of the 1949-1950 issues of the Canton Kent Stater. It includes the names of individuals mentioned in the issues and the dates of those issues. |
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Canton Kent Stater Jan. 18, 195001/18/195037 students were on the honor list for fall quarter, while a whopping 76 were put on academic probation. A reporter evaluates the benefits of the Canton branch while the potential for a municipal Canton University is still in the air. The Junior Flashes' first game of the new year results in a victory over Steubenville. |
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Canton Kent Stater Feb. 1, 195002/01/1950The so-called Canton U. Boosters get active in their support for the proposed municipal university. Eagerness for a Canton U. shows as faculty members consider a potential mascot. Married couple and KSUC students Bernice and Bill get a spotlight. |
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Canton Kent Stater Feb. 15, 195002/15/1950The vote for a Canton University is only two weeks away as KSUC students and CU boosters canvass the community. Every page of this issue discusses the potential Canton University and its benefits. |
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Canton Kent Stater Mar. 3, 195003/03/1950Canton voters fail to pass the levy for a municipal Canton University, which the Stater's editor calls "a grave mistake." Marilyn Wilbanks reigns over KSUC homecoming as queen, and the Junior Flashes end their final season with a record 6 victories. |
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Canton Kent Stater Mar. 17, 195003/17/1950Stater reporters criticize Canton citizens for the "failure of another progressive venture" in the city, namely Canton U. Students enroll for the final quarter of KSUC's existence. Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega and two faculty members leave in favor of the Kent Campus. |
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Canton Kent Stater Apr. 13, 195004/13/1950KSUC sees the lowest registration in its history at 560 students. A banquet is held for the Junior Flashes basketball team and the date for the spring formal is set. Stater staff get a two-page spotlight. |
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Canton Kent Stater Apr. 27, 195004/27/1950The Choral Club performs "The Lady of the Terrace." The theater group plans a comedy night and a square dance is planned for May. Spring sports prepare to get underway. |
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Canton Kent Stater May 12, 195005/12/1950The front page of this issue features articles focusing on performance: music, theater, and dance. A science lab gets a spotlight as students conduct experiments. Archery is added to the registry for spring sports. |
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Canton Kent Stater May 25, 195005/25/1950In the final issue, Stater staff and KSUC students bid farewell to the Union building, the University Theatre's final performance, KSUC activities, and faculty. |