As classes wrapped in 1917, the thoughts of war were on everyone’s mind.
The ISC Student
1905: Gunshot in a boarding house
A Narrow Escape The Harry Cole house was the scene of no little excitement on Monday morning last, when the occupants of the house were startled by the report of a revolver. Upon investigation it was found that Mr. Bonebright who occupies a third floor room had been cleaning a 44 caliber revolver and in … Continue reading 1905: Gunshot in a boarding house
1909: Women’s Edition of The I.S.C. Student
In 1909, the newspaper staff did a special issue. For one edition, the women on staff wrote, edited, and assembled the paper; the men took the week off. It was the first of many women's editions, which would happen annually for several years.
1911: Delta Tau Delta installed
Delta Tau DeltaThe Hawkeyes held their installation into the Delta Tau Delta national fraternity Saturday night. Thirteen members of the Iowa chapter, three of Nebraska chapter, and fifteen alumni Hawkeye members were present. The installation was conducted by Mr. McKay of Chicago. Later a banquet was held in Alumni hall cafe.The I.S.C. Student, "The Hawkeyes … Continue reading 1911: Delta Tau Delta installed
1911: Phi Sigma Kappa installed
PHI SIGMA KAPPA IS INSTALLEDInduction Ceremonies for Gamma Deuteron Chapter held Wednesday and Thursday. Banquet marks Closing Ceremonies. Many visitors Present.On April 12 and 13 occurred the induction of Zeta Sigma Zeta in the national fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa as the Gamma Deuteron chapter. Zeta Sigma Zeta was organized as a local club in 1908. … Continue reading 1911: Phi Sigma Kappa installed
1911: Alpha Delta Pi installed
ALPHA DELTA [PI]I.F.’s Are Granted a Chapter in National SororityDuring Commencement the I.F.'s who were organized into a club in 1903 and into a sorority in 1908, were granted a chapter in the national sorority of Alpha Delta Pi. They will be known as Pi chapter.Alpha Delta Pi is one of the conservative sororities having, … Continue reading 1911: Alpha Delta Pi installed
1909: Theta Xi installed
NEW CHAPTER OF THETA XIEpsilon Sigma of Ames Becomes Mu Chapter of Theta XI. Installed at Purdue University.On Friday evening, April 2nd at Purdue University, ten men representing the local Epsilon Sigma, were initiated into the Theta Xi fraternity, the installation being carried on by Theta chapter at Purdue assisted by representatives from Cornell, Yale, … Continue reading 1909: Theta Xi installed
1909: Acacia installed
THE CRAFTSMEN BECOME ACACIASVisiting Delegates From Other States. Install Masonic Fraternity. Roll Consists of Ten Faculty and Twenty Student Members.On the evening of Saturday, March 20th, “The Craftsmen,” who have existed as a local organization for a year and a half were installed at Iowa State College as a chapter of the Acacia fraternity. The … Continue reading 1909: Acacia installed
1909: Kappa Sigma installed
KAPPA SIGMA GETS CHAPTERLocal Gamma Alpha Organization Becomes a Chapter of the National Kappa [Sigma]. Alumni Present at the InstallationOn Jan. 21 the former Gamma Alpha society was taken into the national fraternity of Kappa Sigma. The Gamma boys were granted [their] charter on the 7th of last December but delayed installation until this term … Continue reading 1909: Kappa Sigma installed
1908: Alpha Tau Omega installed
BLACK HAWKS GET CHARTERA New National Fraternity at Ames. Alpha Tau Omega Establishes Iowa Gamma Upsilon ChapterOn Saturday, March seventh, the National Fraternity of Alpha Tau Omega established its Iowa Gamma Upsilon Chapter with the organization heretofore known at the Iowa State College as the “Black Hawks.” The installation ceremonies were carried on by alumni … Continue reading 1908: Alpha Tau Omega installed
1907: Phi Gamma Delta installed
A New National Fraternity at AmesThe Noit Avrats, founded in '97 and the oldest on campus, was formally installed Saturday evening as the Alpha Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. The exercises took place at the Noit house at six o'clock, and were followed by a banquet at Adam hall. With Guy Brewer, '97, as … Continue reading 1907: Phi Gamma Delta installed
1906: Pi Beta Phi installed
PI BETA PHI INSTALLATIONIowa Gamma of Pi Beta Phi Reinstated After Absence of Fraternities from I. S. C. for Several Years. Success Due Largely to the Alumni at College.For the first time since 1892 there is a woman’s fraternity at I. S. C. Iowa Gamma of Pi Beta Phi was reinstated at the college February … Continue reading 1906: Pi Beta Phi installed
1905: Beta Theta Pi installed
TRI SERPS BECOME BETA THETA PILocal Fraternity Gives Way to National Chapter. Will be Known as Tau Sigma, of Beta Theta Pi.The end of the Triserps, so far as organization goes, came last week when the rites necessary for changing the well known local into a chapter of Beta Theta Pi took place. Robert M. … Continue reading 1905: Beta Theta Pi installed
1904: Sigma Nu installed
SIGMA NU INSTALLATIONAuspicious Begínníng for Fraterníty. Vísiting Team from S. U. I.We are very much pleased to note the successful installation of the new fraternity here at the college last Saturday night. It marks a new period in our growth. Another stage of transition from [dormitory] to club life. May the new club have less … Continue reading 1904: Sigma Nu installed
1904: Fraternities (re)approved
After giving the subject their most careful attention, and investigating the merits and faults of such a proposition, the faculty and trustees of this school decided that it was for the good of the school to admit fraternities. This movement was made without the slightest attempt at secrecy and the facts of the case were … Continue reading 1904: Fraternities (re)approved
1911: Football conference champs
The I.S.C. Student, "A Little Previous, But," 27 November 1911 Issue: 27 November 1911 A member of the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MVIAA), Iowa State won its first conference title in football in fall 1911. It was a shared title because it was a tie with University of Nebraska-Lincoln (but Iowa State won more … Continue reading 1911: Football conference champs
1902: Good news newspaper
It is the aim of this paper to publish only such news items as are for the best interests of the institution. Hence we make no mention at this time of the disgraceful affair which occurred on the west campus last evening.The I.S.C. Student, spring 1902 Times have changed. It's worth noting that in the … Continue reading 1902: Good news newspaper
1911: Road to Boone closed
The I.S.C. Student, "By Way of Information," 11 September 1911 BY WAY OF INFORMATIONThe road to Boone from a late photo. "Let the grass grow long and luxuriant on the road to Boone." -Prexy Issue: 11 Sep 1911 I'm not sure what was necessarily being explained in this illustration, but it seems like the college … Continue reading 1911: Road to Boone closed
1904: Guns on campus
We are at a loss to know or understand [why] in the world anyone wants to be discharging fire arms about the campus for. It was just the other day that a couple of shots went whizzing over the heads of some students who were walking along through the orchard. Now this shooting is dangerous … Continue reading 1904: Guns on campus
1905: Iowa vs. Iowa State
The I.S.C. Student, "Who will get the banner?," 22 November 1905 Issue: 22 November 1905 Before the Iowa State Normal School (now University of Northern Iowa) became a substantial force in Iowa collegiate athletics, Drake completed the big three, and Iowa was often the best in the state. In this 1905 illustration, the Iowa-Iowa State … Continue reading 1905: Iowa vs. Iowa State
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