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anmn i; undergraduates which made this year a good one for those student organizations special- izing in Truth. Hillel was more active than ever, drawing fine speakers from various Yale depart- ments and bringing some distinguished visitors to the campus. The John Dewey Society continued to hold excellent forums on controversial issues. Despite the disappointing results of the highly- publicized Kendall-Weiss debate, it is to their credit that they could arrange such a meeting. Kendall was easily the most controversial figure on campus this year and was given the oppor- tunity to voice his opinions frequently. When Neirs editorial criticism of him reached a fever- pitch, William Buckley leaped into the action with a vigorous editt rial in the National Re- view whicli he reprinted as an advertisement in the Neirs. In the publications field, the L t. floundering financially and increasingly losing touch with the undergraduate body, weathered an internal war over the election of the new board to emerge with new strength. Cr teiion grew in circulation and influence, stirring considerable interest with its satirical study of the Yale man ' s academic mores entitled, The Academic Game, or How to Blufif Your Way Through College. The Reco)J ' par ody issue. Playboy, spoofed a widely read gentle- men ' s magazine. And then there was Peanuts. Charlie Brown won the sympathy of every Yalie. ■Vacation time came, and singing groups, jazz bands, the lacrosse and golf teams, and all others who could spare the necessary funds headed South. This year ' s vacation was shorter by four da) ' s than last year ' s, and in practically no time we were back in New Haven. With the coming of warm weather, it was tempting to join the sun-bathing cults dedicated to whiling away spring afternoons lying in the courtyard drinking an occasional cold beer. Many of us did rouse ourselves to hear some of the varioLis speakers. Those in Timothy Dwight were able to talk with visiting political scientist Harry Truman, here on a Chubb fellowship. The Dramat attracted large crowds with its brilliant musical adaption of C)i t:io lie Bergeiiic and made plans to take the show to other cities. College weekend came and jxissed, all too quickly. Even exams went by; and before we knew it Have a good vacation! was the com- mon v (ird. We eagerly scattered to our various summer pursuits, and the Harkness clock sedately and inexorably njntiuLied on its way.

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