This collection includes all of the student newspapers currently uploaded by the Archives in reverse chronological order. For issues of individual student publications, please visit the Student Newspapers homepage. Higher resolution scans and the physical documents can be requested by contacting the Archives.
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Blockprint November 7, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The November 7, 1955 issue features articles on the new Brown President, campus lectures, student and faculty profiles, religious fervor in America, sporting events, and social events.
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Blockprint October 31, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 31, 1955 issue features articles on new museum exhibitions, campus lectures, student and faculty profiles, sporting events, and social events.
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Blockprint October 24, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 24, 1955 issue features articles on campus lectures, foreign study, student and faculty profiles, sporting events, and social events.
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Blockprint September 26, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 26, 1955 issue features articles on faculty appointments, and convocation and orientation activities.
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Blockprint May 23, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 23, 1955 issue is the last of the school year and features articles on the razing of the Textron Building, commencement, the apparel design show, faculty awards, the Spectrum publication, student activities, and sporting events.
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Blockprint September 20, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 20, 1955 issue is the first of the new school year, and features articles on the resignation of the RISD President, a proposed new women's dormitory, new faculty appointments, navigating RISD's campus, a new Health Service clinic, the incoming freshman class, the purchase of 62 Waterman, and the film society schedule.
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Blockprint May 16, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 16, 1955 issue features articles on an "Architecture and the Arts" exhibit, student and faculty awards, the Portfolio publication, the RISD film society, Le Bal Masque, and sporting events.
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Blockprint May 9, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 9, 1955 issue features articles on various social events, the publication of a student handbook, a lecture by Frank Lloyd Wright in Boston, and living under communist rule on the border of North Korea.
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Blockprint May 2, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The May 2, 1955 issue features articles on various social events, an American Institute of Architects award, faculty talks, and the Class of 1879.
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Blockprint April 25, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The April 25, 1955 issue features articles on various social events, a lecture on Industrial Design, an increase in applications to RISD, various sports associations, and a modern design exhibit, "Home Festival of '55.
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Blockprint April 18, 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-1960s. The April 18, 1955 issue is the first printed issue of Blockprint, replacing a mimeographed news sheet that had circulated since 1952. Articles cover the death of a faculty member, RISD's first Fulbright Scholar, religions in Korea, and museum notes.
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Spectrum February 1955
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from February 1955 marks a new design for Spectrum. It includes editorials, student-submitted articles and creative writing, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Articles cover illustrated books, artistic fellowships, calligraphy, and sculpture.
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Spectrum April 1954
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from April 1954 includes editorials, student-submitted articles and creative writing, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Pieces cover satirical recipes, "Dixie" jazz, and more.
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Spectrum December 1953
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from December 1953 includes editorials, student-submitted articles, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Also, this issue has information about various scholarships, RISD club news and a brief history of RISD from 1878-1953 by John R. Frazier, RISD President from 1955-1962.
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Spectrum December 1951
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from December 1951 includes editorials, student-submitted articles and creative writing, hand drawn illustrations, poetry, and advertisements primarily for local businesses. Pieces cover Arthur William Heintzelman, a humorous evolution of women in college, advertising, trends in European automobile design, international students, sports at RISD, and more.
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The Designer December 3, 1942
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. This issue includes a poem discussing World War II, several editorials, and some brief news, all submitted by students.
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The Designer April 1942
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. This issue includes several editorials and some brief news, all submitted by students.
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The Designer March 1942
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. The issue of March 1, 1942 included information about club activities, art exhibitions, and student council notes. There were some speakers and activities that were related to World War II and the home front. This was the first issue so there was a plea for student participation.
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Scope February 21, 1941
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Scope was a student publication that discussed in its single issue the formation and plans of a new student organization. While the publication includes indications that it was intended to be published regularly, no other issues exist. This issue of February 21, 1941 had a brief article about the Trek Club at RISD and some of it's activities at the school farm in Barrington. A Winter Carnival took place and more activities were in the planning stages for the spring.
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The Broadsheet April 1940
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of April 1940 mentioned the Beaux Arts Ball coming up in May 1940. The theme of the Ball was Let's Go Hollywood. Social events, scholarships, RISD commencement activities, student exhibitions and RISD student club news.
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The Broadsheet March 1940
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1940 mentioned the purchase of a farm in Foster, RI for RISD student fellowship. Other events for RISD students on campus were also included.
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The Broadsheet May 1935
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of May 1935 featured a small article about RISD Summer School for RISD students and younger students. Class trips, social events and Commencement activities were also included.
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The Broadsheet April 1935
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of April 1935 had a brief article about the RISD Costume Department's Fashion Show. Items of the Moment described activities of interest to RISD students.
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The Broadsheet March 1935 no. 4
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1935, no. 4 had a brief article about the new orchestra which had rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays in Memorial Hall. Items of the Moment included campus events that were of interest to RISD students.
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The Broadsheet March 1935 no. 2
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1935, no. 2 had a brief article on a housing display containing models and drawings from RISD architecture and interior architecture students. These were on display in the RI Hospital National Bank building in Providence. Items of the Moment included activities of interest to RISD students and the local art community.