Underground Newspaper Collection, 1932-1979, 2000

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Box 1

Folder 1: Ashcan Jr., undated

"Published by those who dare and do not care. Edited by Rats, Inc."

Consists of an undated two page newspaper focused on Greek life at UND. The issue references both the Carney Sing and the Flickertail Follies and likely dates from the 1950s.

Folder 2: The Clew, 1967-1969

Published by "T.C. Mits"

"The Clew will attempt to keep it's material above the level of a scandal sheet while still bringing the interesting side of college life to light" (from the first issue) and mainly discussed campus culture and happenings.

Seven issues: October 1967, November 1967, February 1968, May 1968, September 1968, October 1968. March 1969

Folder 3: Comments, 1967

Focus is on campus life at UND, with discussion of the food on campus, the inefficiency of Twamley Hall (the UND Administration building), and the campus alcohol policy.

One issue: November 9, 1967

Folder 4: Dakota Blizzard, 1966

This six page publication focused on the massive blizzard that struck Grand Forks and the UND campus in March 1966.

Folder 5: Green Harpoon, October ?

This fourteen page publication contains humorous articles, campus social news, and poetry, in addition to several insults directed at North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) in Fargo. This lone issue is the "Homecoming Brawl Number." The year of publication is unknown, although NDAC head football coach Casey Finnegan, who coached the Bison from 1928 until 1940, is noted.

Folder 6: Hell No Don't Go, 1968

This newspaper focused solely on opposition to the Vietnam War. The very first issue contained a by-line reading: "Support our men in Vietnam, Bring them home!" Father Robert Branconnier of the UND Newman Center was the publisher.

Three issues: February 1968, March 1968, March 1968 (although this issue is misdated)

Folder 7: Ignite, 1968-1969

This monthly publication included commentary on campus events and the UND administration, along with an anti-Vietnam War perspective. Both UND students and faculty contributed articles.

"We, the editors of Ignite, make no pretense about being unbiased. WE ARE BIASED!"

Edited by L.N. The Weed, Janelle Hogness, and "Others"

Six issues: October 1968, November 1968, February 1969, Undated "Big Homecoming Issue," Undated, Undated

Folder 8: KARMA, 1971

"In order to justify a paper there should be a purpose in printing it. The purpose of this paper will be to provide an intellectual climate in which the students and faculty look for relevant answers to problems" (from the inaugural issue). In its two issues, KARMA covered the Vietnam War, American political culture, and developments on the UND campus.

Two issues: April 21 and April 28, 1971

Folder 9: The Lassioux, circa 1932

This humorous publication included poetry, jokes, cartoons, and prose. The front page featured a drawing by Ernest Wenner, a member of the class of 1935. The single issue in the collection was entitled "Thanksgiving Number" and is noted as being the second issue of the first volume. A satirical advertisement on page seven references the year 1932.

Folder 10: The Lily, 1941-1951

Annual humor and satire publication, featuring illustrations, poetry and prose.

Ten issues: 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951 (missing 1948)

Folder 11: The Missing Leaf, 1965

Anti-Vietnam War publication; "This is another point of view on Vietnam. It was submitted to the Student. It wasn't printed."

One issue: November 1965

Folder 12: The Monitor, 1965

"...a few words of clarification might be in order now. About six weeks ago, two students got together and decided they were unhappy with the state of communications at U.N.D." (from the second issue)

One issue: December 1965

Folder 13: Notes from the Wasteland, 1966

"We will try, to the best of our ability, to provide four things for the campus which seem to be lacking to one degree or another"

1. Analysis of significant events, from a "decidedly and admittedly liberal bias"

2. "Little bits from the local literati"

3. "Pieces of information which might do some good for us natives of cold country"

4. "Quotes and snippets from people who have made it, in some way or another"

(from the inaugural issue)

Six issues from May through September 1966

Folder 14: An Open Letter..., 1968

One page publication, taking the form of "an open letter to the newest group of second class citizens in the city of Grand Forks...(University students)." The sole subject is discontent with efforts of Grand Forks city officials to argue that UND students are not residents of Grand Forks.

Folder 15: PIE, 1978-1979

Commentary regarding North Dakota politics, events on campus, and the nature of journalism. "The editors realize the publication of PIE will be perceived by many as an affront to the Dakota Student. Such is not our intent; we have no overriding desire to call attention to the weaknesses of that publication" (from the inaugural issue).

Four issues: November and December 1978, January and October 1979

Folder 16: The Reason, 1967

"The Reason for the publication is, quite simply, to provide the reader with a new view on the current war in Viet Nam-a view not typified by that which is presented in the popular press. News which might serve to arouse public sentiment against the horrors of the Viet Nam war..." (from the inaugural, and only, issue)

Published by the Grand Forks Committee Concerned about Viet Nam and edited by Joel Bardon and Sharon Barnett

Folder 17: Rumor, 1964-1968

"Dedicated to general irreverence on and off campus, the Rumor is a blacksheet published occasionally depending on the state of the nation and of the editors. Due to the rather cynical attitude we intend to take regarding many aspects of campus life, we, the editors, intend to remain anonymous." (from the inaugural issue, November 1964)

Approximately 20 issues

Folder 18: Silent Spring, 1965

One issue consisting of one page, circa 1965. Silent Spring was against the Vietnam War and was published by UND students John Connolly, Barbara McKeever, Tim Stafslien, Wayne Juhala, and Dick Platkin, as well as UND faculty member D.C. Chambers

"Since the Dakota Student purports to be the voice of the STUDENTS of UND and since a portion of our $60.00 student activity fee is allotted to this organ of 'student' expression, we students feel that we have the right to protest the recent intensifying of thought control at UND by THE POWER."

Folder 19: The Skunk Cabbage, undated

Humorous publication with a focus on Greek life on campus: "By the Students, For the Student, About Everyone"

One undated issue

Folder 20: Snark, 1968

"This magazine-the name will be revealed upon publication-will contain articles of fact and opinion of topical (as distinct from scholarly) interest. It will also include occasional poetry, fiction, humor, satire, letters, belle letters, reviews of books, movies, and other things, interviews, observations, and reflections. Articles will focus on both local and world topics." (from a letter announcing the publication)

Two issues: May 1968 and December 1968

Folder 21: Snow Job, 1968

Published on the occasion of the King Kold Karnival winter festival on the UND campus

One issue from 1968

Folder 22: Stripes and Stars Forever, 1969

Anti-Vietnam war newspaper, published by "Friends" at UND. Identified staff members: Lynn Heglie, Ellen Curlee, and Kathy McMahon.

One issue from December 1969

Folder 23: Weekly Political Register, 1970s

Anti-Vietnam War and anti-Richard Nixon publication. "We have not yet ended this war, but our actions in the past have at least helped as a brake on escalation. If we end our actions, Nixon will expand his." (from the inaugural issue)

Two undated issues

Folder 24: News from the Underground, circa 2000s

Folder 25: The Goose, 1954

Satirical magazine published by Sigma Delta Chi, a professional journalism fraternity