A look back: dramatic fraternity, police logs and more

Take a look back at various points in history

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Have you been reading our police logs recently? Well, in this look back you can read police logs from 2010. 

Looking back to see what was going on in past years is a great way to gain insight into what the world used to be like. UI’s Library has a website that includes PDFs of printed issues of The Argonaut. Anyone can look through these at any time. 

Here are some hand-picked articles from various points in The Argonaut’s history. Click hereto see all of the other articles in this series.

May 21, 1912

Writing previews for plays can be boring for seasoned journalists because these stories typically have a similar format. But, this preview for a play starts out as if it’s telling a story about a person. The headline is eye-catching and draws readers into this unique preview.

An article on May 21, 1912 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 21, 1912 | Argonaut Digital Collection

May 25, 1923

In 1923, a “dramatic” fraternity was created at UI. The fraternity, called “The Curtain,” was comprised of men interested in theater. The organization also helped promote theater work at UI.

An article on May 25, 1923 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 25, 1923 | Argonaut Digital Collection

May 21, 1929

The ASUI executive board allowed social organizations at UI to hold six dances a year instead of three. The rule was previously interpreted as three dances per semester instead of per year. This didn’t include events that weren’t prescheduled.

An article on May 21, 1929 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 21, 1929 | Argonaut Digital Collection

May 19, 1950

A unique team called the Danish Gym team performed in the Memorial Gym. They performed gymnastics, Danish folk dancing and more during their time at UI. The team was comprised of men and women from Denmark.

An article on May 19, 1950 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 19, 1950 | Argonaut Digital Collection

May 26, 2004

Jay D. Kenton was appointed the chief financial officer in 2004. The article outlines the financial challenges he faced at the time and the fact that he wanted open communication in his new position. The ASUI President at the time was impressed by Kenton.

An article on May 26, 2004 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 26, 2004 | Argonaut Digital Collection

May 27, 2009

Missing Moscow and all your favorite activities here? Read this article from former Argonaut staff members who listed their favorite things to do in Moscow to reminisce while you’re away.

An article on May 27, 2009 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 27, 2009 | Argonaut Digital Collection

May 26, 2010

Here at The Argonaut we have been sharing police logs more consistently. With that in mind, here are some police logs shared from this week in 2010.

An article on May 26, 2010 from the Argonaut Digital Collection.
May 26, 2010 | Argonaut Digital Collection

Nicole Hindberg can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @HindbergNicole.


About the Author

Nicole Hindberg I am a journalism major graduating in fall 2020. I write for LIFE and Opinion for The Argonaut.

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