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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RISD press February 9, 1973
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The issue of February 9, 1973 included an interview with Ed Beard who was a painter in RISD facilities and also was a RI state representative. A recipe, a poem, a calendar of events for RISD students also was in this issue.
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Montage December 8, 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Montage was a student-published, bi-weekly newspaper written in the early 1970s. The issue of December 8, 1972 included an interview with Dean Randolph and an article about the election of new members of the RISD Board of Trustees. Also included was information about new art in the RISD Museum. Events and classifieds for RISD students were also mentioned.
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Montage November 17, 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Montage was a student-published, bi-weekly newspaper written in the early 1970s. The issue of November 17, 1972 included an article about the Miter Boxing Club. There was a contest for changing the name of the students newspaper and a students won for the name change to Expose. There was an article about the recent Figure Sculpture exhibit at the RISD Museum. Also there was another article about the changes to the professional exam for students seeking architectural licenses at some New England colleges, including RISD. Events for RISD students were also listed.
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Montage October 18, 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
Montage was a student-published, bi-weekly newspaper written in the early 1970s. The issue of October 18, 1972 had an article about an open house at the RISD Campus Assistance Center on October 26, 1972. A women's lib multiple choice quiz, RISD Museum news and a game were also in this issue. Events of interest to RISD students and classifieds were also included.
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RISD Rag March 23, 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of March 23, 1972 included an article with photographs about RISD students who traveled to Mexico for Wintersession. Also there was a reply from Dean Donald Lay about RISD improvements to a letter from a RISD student. A small article about organic food stores in Providence was also included. Poems, letter to the editor including one about renovating Carr Haus and events for RISD students also were included.
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RISD Rag March 9, 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of March 9, 1972 included a letter to the editor about a RISD student who decided to leave because of the structure of courses at RISD. Photos, letters to the editor and articles about student activism were also included.
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RISD Rag February 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of February 1972 featured an article about proposals and challenges of a summer mobile art show. Also included was an article about open student government at RISD. State-wide recycling information, Take-a-Break festival schedule, photos, drawings and a review of shows at the Woods-Gerry gallery were also mentioned.
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RISD Rag January 1972
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of January 1972 included an article about the local food co-ops, and the lack of diversity in the RISD faculty and at the RISD Museum. Support was wanted for farm workers and there was an appeal for a sick child. Voter registration information was listed for each state and parking ticket information for Providence was provided. Recipes, an art exhibit review, the Franklin Mint Bicentennial Medal Design contest and comics were also in this issue.
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RISD Paper January 6, 1971
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of January 6, 1971 included an article by Eldridge Cleaver of the Black Panthers about Bobby Seale. There were other articles about social, politcal and economic change. Also there was a brief article about Wintersession Committee from a student's perspective.
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RISD Paper November 30, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 30, 1970 had a short article about the RISD Museum Committee updates. Birth control information from ARS International, student activism in Washington, DC, a calendar of events for RISD students, and letters were also included.
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RISD Paper November 26, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 26, 1970 included an interview with Gordy Allen, head of RISD student affairs. There also were articles about Black art with Barry Gaither and RISD student board and constitution and the Strike Committee. Poems, photos of musicans at the RISD farm, and a calendar of events for RISD students were also included.
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RISD Paper November 12, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 12, 1970 included an article about World Game and Conceptual Thinking and an article about Zen painting and calligraphy at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. There were photos from the New Dean String Band at the RISD Farm and comics, poems and letters to the editor. Also included was a small article about RISD student activism.
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Free RISD! Newspaper April 15, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
The Free RISD! Newspaper was a community-created newspaper meant to take the place of the RISD Extra, a newspaper that itself was published sometime in the late '60s or early '70s, no issues of which exist today. A single issue of the Free RISD! Newspaper is held by the archives; it covers the end of Extra, issues of separation between the RISD museum and its student body, issues of feminism, letters to the editor, a calendar of events, and some advertisements. Higher resolution scans and the physical documents can be requested at the archives.
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RISD Paper March 23, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of March 23, 1970 included some articles about student activism. RISD students demanded an increase in scholarships and a tuition freeze for four years. There was information about the members of the board of trustees. There was a plea to offer 30 full scholarships to needy students from Rhode Island.
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RISD Paper March 2, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of March 2, 1970 included a letter from Barry Kirschenbaum, art history faculty at EHP in Rome. There was a small article about Operation Pilgrimage which was a weekend of classes and activities for students to visit RISD. Also included were letters to the editor, a recipe, a poem and a calendar of events for RISD students.
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RISD Paper February 26, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of February 26, 1970 included articles about student activism and the RISD Concerned Community Manifesto. The Take a Break schedule was posted with events and a masquerade ball. There also was a calendar of events for RISD students.
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RISD Paper February 2, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of February 2, 1970 had an article about grading and student activism. Financial aid for black students was mentioned and the need for lawyers for students. Student council minutes, letters to the editor, and a calendar of events for RISD students were also included.
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RISD Paper January 12, 1970
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of January 12, 1970 had an article about a class Societal Change and Community Involvement. Also there were some letters about renovating Carr House on the RISD Campus or destroying it completely. Photos, ads, drawings, classifieds and events for RISD students were also listed.
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RISD Paper December 15, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of December 15, 1969 had a letter about saving Carr House, the student run coffee house. There also were Student Board notes, a recipe, and events for RISD students. A memo from John Lincoln, Dean of Students was also included concerning the Freshman Foundation department.
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RISD Paper December 8, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of December 8, 1969 included a recipe, photos of the Rolling Stones, Wintersession complaints, and information about the American Mime Theatre classes at RISD. Ads, and calendar events for RISD students were also in this issue.
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RISD Paper November 24, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 24, 1969 included an article about the RISD presidential inauguration. Also there were articles about a meeting for ecology action in Rhode Island, an temporary emergency shelter at the RISD farm, and space concerns on campus. A recipe, art exhibitions and a calendar of events for RISD students was also included.
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RISD Paper November 17, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 17, 1969 included an article from The Providence Evening Bulletin about the renovation of the Woods Gerry mansion at RISD. Letters to the editor, a play, art exhibitions and openings and other events for RISD students were listed.
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RISD Paper November 10, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 10, 1969 included an article about Freshman being set apart and the need to meet different people. There also were student board meeting notes and the need for one more member. The need for a central gathering place on campus for students was also mentioned. A poem and a calendar of events for RISD students was also included.
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RISD Paper November 3, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 3, 1969 had information about a grade poll, a march in favor of the grape boycott and an opportunity to create and design the RISD Commencement ceremony. Also included was the question of funding for RISD students to attend a ceramic convention at Penn State.
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RISD Paper October 29, 1969
Students of RISD and RISD Archives
This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of October 29, 1969 had an article about Painting students needing more studio space. Also there was an article about Woods Gerry mansion being renovated for administration offices and gallery space. President Rantoul and the RISD Board of Trustees would have to decide about this on October 29.