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Hollins Columns (1989 Apr 20)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- ‘A Little Bit of Magic’: Cotillion 1989
- The Little Saints
- Too Much Emphasis on Money
- Ring Night Not Greatly Changed (Letter To the Editor)
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Geology Lecture on Continental Drift Scheduled
- Phonathon Thank You’s
- A Little Bit of Magic (Cotillion 1989 Pictures)
- A Hollins Legend Returns
- Hollinsnews is Born
- New Age Pianist to Perform
- Official Dedication of Gym
- Hollins Students in Jamaica: A Slide Show
- Senior Section: Reminiscent Rumors
Hollins Columns (1990 Mar 8)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Women in DC: Mixing Business and Politics
- El Salvador’s Crisis
- Avoid Making Headlines
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Collegiate Crossword
- Sexual Harassment at Hollins College
- Cat’s Eye Commentary by Catharine Williams: Deep Focus
- Hollins Hosts 30^th Literary Festival
- VMI: Thornburgh Signs Federal Suit As Expected
- Drama Plans for Spring
- SGA Auction Raises $3000 for Fishburn
- Classics Symposium Today
- Hollingsworth to Participate in Regional Poetry Competition
- Hollins to Integrate [Class] Housing for 1990-91
- Integration Information Programs
- Entertainment Calendar
- Top Ten, or How to Be Just Like Us!
- Wayne Scott Joness: One Man Band for the 90s
- Literary Festival Schedule
- War of the Roses Comedy Not for the Squeamish
- First Annual Toga Night: Three Sheets to the Wind
- Riding Team Gallops Into an ODAC 1^st at Sweetbriar
Hollins Columns (1990 Apr 19)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- A Look at the 1989 Hollins Freshmen
- Hollins, Roanoke Program Commemorate Holocaust
- Virginia Museum Exhibit at Hollins
- Abuses in Tibet
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Collegiate Crossword
- Confessions of a Reluctant Idealist
- Cat’s Eye By Catharine Williams: Vegan Alienation?
- Hollins Briefly: Astronomer to Give Lecture, Guest Botanist in Roanoke, Ra Receives Fulbright Grant, SGA Officers for 1990-91, Hollinsingers, VMI To Perform, Spring Music Festival Sunday
- Remember Honor Pledge for Exams
- A Minor Controversy
- Professional Requirements for Requesting Recommendations
- Peacefest at Hollins
- Orchesis Recital Combination of Themes
- Ohlmann, Kolmstetter Present Works at Hollins
- McCloud (Comic Strip)
- Turtles Leave Reviewers Shell-Shocked [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Review]
- Entertainment Calendar
- January Rose: Going Through Some Changes\
- Hollins Scoreboard
- Hollins Burns the Briar
- Game, Set, and Match
- Sports After College?
Hollins Columns (1990 Apr 26)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Cotillion ’90 Brings a Mix of Musical Styles and an Album Debut to Hollins College
- Cotillion Schedule
- Collegiate Crossword
- McCloud (comic strip)
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Sharon McCrumb: Self-Paved Road to Success
- Peggy-O Deft, Expressive Novel
- Got Them Cotillion Blues? Try These On For Size
- We Truly Love It To Death! Capisce?
Hollins Columns (1990 May 10)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- President Brownlee Announces Resignation
- Remember: Be On Your Honor For Exams
- The Senior Class Prepares for the Real World
- The Year 1989-90: Highlights
- Soviet Speaker
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Women in Politics
- The Way the Cookie Crumbles
- Right to Life March
- Letter from the Editor
- Senior Speaker
- Racism on College Campuses: A Frightening Trend
- Abortion: An Issue of Biology and Religion
- Hollins 1989-90: A Wrap-Up of the Year in Sports
- Lisa Schwartz Chosen First Hollins Sportswoman of the Year
- The Hazards of Packing
- Alice Bull, Biology Professor, Retires
- Super-8 and Video Extravaganza
- Album Review: Those Damn Yankees
- Faculty on Leave for 1990-91
- Grapheon Awards
- Sports Briefs
Hollins Columns (1990 Dec 6)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Holiday Happenings at Hollins
- Capital Punishment: Just Deterrent or Inhumane Savagery?
- Negative Ads in Elections
- Senate Notes
- Dealing with the Housing Crunch
- Better Friendships Retreat
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Support Group Formed
- Six Inducted into ODK
- Sesquinote No. 3
- Staff in Classes: “Wonderful Experience”
- More Hollins Geography…Front Quad and Other Real Fun Places
- The True Cause of Exam Stress: Professors’ Secret Surveillance
- Play Considered for Regionals
- Video Art of Douglas Rosenberg
- Healing Hints
- Fiction Reading
- White Gift Service
- Better Dead than in Bed: Our Morality
- Facing Our Own Decisions: Where a Parent’s Responsibility Ends
- Why Not Let Us Know?
- Letters to the Editor
- The Internship Maze
- Torn by Issues of War
- Sportswoman of the Week
- Hollins Swim Invitational
- Needed: Warm Bodies to Fill Stands
- Upcoming Events
- Intramural and Intercollegiate Riding
Hollins Columns (1991 Feb 21)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Brown Sisters Speak on Landmark Integration Suit
- Novelist Denise Giardina Begins Her Stay as Writer-in-Residence
- Everyday Apathy
- Exploitation: Whose Double Standard?
- Purpose in Life and Death
- While We’re Speaking of Consistency…
- And About Those Announcements…
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Reflections Upon the war in the Gulf: Its Causes and Effects
- Letters to the Editor
- Sindhu: Purpose in Life
- Baroque Quartet to Perform
- Second Semester Events
- Troop Support Rally at W&L
- SGA News: Auction for Library
- 2^nd Semester Update from Robin
- Scheduling for Student Elections
- Senior Class Marks 100^th Night
- The Senior Events Quiz: So Trivial Even Seniors Won’t Remember
- Exploring the Offerings of Hollins Outdoor Program
- Anatomy of an Internship
- Crush Party ’91
- Arbor Day, Of Course, is My Favorite
- Part One: From Whence Comes the Money in the Hollins Coffers?
- Understanding Saddam Hussein’s Appeal to the Islamic World
- Swimming Sportswoman Whitney Wall
- Basketball Triumphs
- Swim Team’s Winning Semester
Hollins Columns (1991 Apr 18)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- VMI Case Brought to Trial
- The Boyfriend Produced at Hollins
- Presidential Search News
- Senate Notes
- College Republicans Elect New Officers for ’91
- Bus Chartered for Foxfield
- Williamson Essay Award
- Hollins Columns Staff
- 1991 Honors Convocation Awards
- Upcoming Events in the Theatre Arts
- Artist Speaks in Conjunction with Showing of Works
- The VMI Trial: The Right to Equality vs. Virtues of Individuality: What Could be Lost in the Change from a Single Sex School
- Letters to the Editor
- Taking Time to Listen
- Words from London
- Patriotism: Both Real and Fashionable
- The Grand Finale of Quizzes: Find These Hollins Facts and Win
- Awards, Honors, and Scholarships Presented at Spring 1991 Honors Convocation
- Parents Perfect Conversation (and Embarrassment) in the Home
- Athletics Scoreboard: Spring Season Records
- Eary Finishes Walk Across [America]
- Game Day to be Held This Spring
- New Coach on Hollins’ Tennis Courts
- Softball Team Starts Season With a Winning Record and Attitude
- Upcoming Events
- Hollins Riders Triumph in ODAC, Prepare to Hold Nationals Here
Hollins Columns (1992 Apr 6)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- [Hollins] Presidential Inauguration
- Volunteers Needed for Annual Student Phonathon
- Women’s Center Sponsors Race Forum on Campus
- Elizabeth Conley, Incoming SGA President
- Celebrating Earth Day
- MA Offered for Children’s Literature
- The Hollins Columns Staff
- Editorship of Literature Journal Moves to Hollins
- Inaugural Events
- Hollins Takes to Reducing Waste
- Letters to the Editors
- Shooting for a Safer America
- Women’s Voices
- Learning the Political Game
- Editorial Cartoons
- Hollins Through the Eyes of a Rare Breed
- Regarding You and AIDS
- Sesquinote No. 9
- Hello from the Tip of Africa!
- Developing Leadership Skills
- Literary Festival/Reunion Brings Back Writers, Memories
- Writer-in-Residence Richards Gives a Writer’s Block Remedy
- Upcoming Events
- Sports Pictures
- The Night Was Right On
- Collegiate Crossword
- Hollins Dancing in the Big Apple
- Miss Roanoke Valley Beauty Pageant
- Miss Manners: Misconceptions About Manners
- Editorial Cartoons
- GSF Sponsors Two Classic Plays
Hollins Columns (1992 Apr 16)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Vice President of Academic Affairs Chosen
- Orchesis Past and Present Dance at Inauguration
- Spring Cotillion ’92 Just Around the Corner
- The Hollins Columns Staff
- Hollins College Crime Incidents
- Candidate Countdown Closing In
- Hollins Presidential Inauguration
- 1992 Award Recipients
- It’s a Weird World
- Letters to the Editors
- Wrobel Declares Rumor is False
- I’ll March…My Way
- To Take Leave or Not to Take Leave?
- Only We Have the Power to Make Changes
- Ashes, Ashes (poem)
- Hankla Publishes New, Vivid Book
- Play Heightens Human Rights Awareness
- Vast Experience Added to Political Science Department
- Sesquinote No. 11
- No Number Too High or Too Much
- College Life Ain’t Cheap in China
- Campus Activities Chair Addresses Absentee Issue
- Scoreboard
- Lacrosse Loses Losing Label
- Hollins Swim Team Named All Academic
- Softball Team Remains Optimistic
- Equestrians Excel at ODAC Horse Show
- Upcoming Events
- Collegiate Crossword
- Dlibert
- Miss Manners: Playing to Win in Games With Children
Hollins Columns (1992 Apr 30)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- D’Arcy Writsel Speaks at Graduation
- New Editors
- Dean Keenher Will Pursue Doctorate
- Annual Around the World in a Day Festival a Success
- Alum Artists Exhibit Art Work
- Hollins Columns Staff
- Earth Day ’92
- Career Counseling Presents Enthusiastic Networking System
- Taking Another Look at Feminism: Working Together For Women
- Letters to the Editors
- Professors Strut Their “Stuff”
- Shady Business in Congress Causing Members to Leave
- The Flood: The Sequel (pictures)
- Senior Wills
- Letter from MadridThe Golden Cocke Awards
- The Year in Sports (pictures)
- Senior Women in the Theatre
- A Student’s New Addiction: A Show With Zip Code
- Miss Manners on Smoking
- Dr. Allen to Retire
- Collegiate Crossword
- Editorial Cartoon
Hollins Columns (1994 Sept 26)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- The freshmen are herer!
- CBS News gives campus on-air time
- The Changing Face of Hollins
- Letters to the editor
- Abroaders: Here and Now
- New programs expand college curriculum
- Teams begin practice, reorganize for new season
- HOP plans hang-gliding trip Nags Head
- Special Task Committee recruiting members
- Wanted: Single, lonesome cat-sitters
- Candlelight service marks Domestic Violence Month
Hollins Columns (1994 Oct 11)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- National Coming Out Day returns
- Letter from the Editor
- Shhh... We need a Student Center
- Editorials
- Academics versus athletics: the debate continues
- Hollins according to Lamar
- L.E.O. celebrates newly inducted members
- Michael Sitton performs at French Embassy
- Arts Calendar
- Album Review: Under the Table and Dreaming
- Freshmen elect first class officers
- Writing Center
- Hollins volleyball: getting the points to add up
- Tennis anyone?
- Field hockey improves
- Athletics for October of '94
- Slump signs: mud masks and pina coladas
- The Album needs submissions
Hollins Columns (1994 Nov 7)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- The Virginia senatorial race: do they really have a choice?
- Letters from the Editor
- We're trashing out self-respect
- Security explains road cheese phenomenon
- Letters to the Editor
- BSA questions diversity on college campus
- Spud's roommate defends ADA
- Oktoberfest or October mess
- Hollins receives national recognition for outstanding all-around reputation
- Campus Activities and General Speakers Fund agree on new budgets for 1994-95
- Hollins ghost stories haunt Channel 10 broadcast
- A guide to the Louisa Mattiasdottir and Leland Bell Exhibit
- A Piece of My Heart moves the cast and audience
- The girlie punk movement
- Exchange students adjust to Hollins life
- SHAB serves community
- President Clinton highlights heroism of MTV star Pedro Zamora in his fight against AIDS
- HOP goes hang-gliding
- Transitional team shows improvement despite record
- Players peak at tournament
- Young team focuses on the future
- College Guilt and Memories of Mother, Herbal Medicine Woman
Hollins Columns (1994 Nov 28)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Trustees OK new entrance plans
- 'Tis the season to be thankful
- Respect for property questioned by student
- Hazing on Ring Night is fundamentally wrong
- Redefining fun on Hollins campus
- Ring Night skits comply with stereotypes of women
- Response to BSA from the Treasury Board's Accounts Payable
- Women's Collective focuses on female empowerment
- Honors Program ignites controversy between students and faculty
- Ad-Hoc Committee receives necessary funds
- 24 hours access to library proposed
- Dillard receives 1994 O.B. Hardison Jr. Poetry Prize
- Arts Calendar
- Nirvana Unplugged
- German filmmaker to be visiting professor at Hollins
- Internships give students a glimpse into career world
- High school seniors take look at Hollins
- News from Abroad
- Basketball team begins season with high expectations
- Inaugural Turkey Trot declared a success
- Summer jobs at Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Camp
- Sister sunset--oh how buff!
Hollins Columns (1995 Jan 23)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Short Term: Classes challenge freshmen during the month of January
- Senior becomes part of Hollins legend
- Commentary: Freshman reflects on first days at Hollins
- Lamar speaks again...are we going to listen?
- Wanted: Car Rides
- Hollins security enforces rules at Oktoberfest despite student criticism
- Abortion insert set tone of controversy
- "Women in the Media" topic of Founder's Day Symposium, bringing alumnae, writers and reporters to Hollins
- Science Mentorship Program
- In The Spotlight...Matthew Anderson
- Black History Month 1995
- 'Pulp Fiction' fast becoming movie of the year
- Andru Donalds beats the winter blues
- Are you ready to go country?
- Pumps and pantyhose: One Hollins Junior talks about her short term internship
- Americorps unites communities
- Winter Classes
- Basketball team looks for a silver lining behind a 'cloud of inconsistency'
- Athletic Schedule 1995
- Swim team makes a big splash
- Fencers stick it to their opponents
Hollins Columns (1995 Feb 23)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Women in the media: WOW!
- Student questions double standard in inviting Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts, equivalent of Lamar
- Parent questions the Columns' "former men's room" office
- Student questions the definition of spinster
- Founder's Day a smashing success
- Correction
- ODK scrutinized for membership policies
- Creative dating for Hollins
- Could you have attended Hollins without financial aid? Future students face cuts
- Ad Hoc committee keeps promise to students seeking on-campus fun
- The Common Cold: 'Tis the Season
- Abroaders: wondering where they've gone?
- Short Term proves beneficial to students
- Arts Calendar
- Screening of new Dorris Dorrie movie "Keiner Libt Mich" at Hollins
- The Best in Entertainment 1994 Survey
- Review: The Brady Bunch Movie
- Fencing team wins their first state championship
- Kat Horton swims her way to Nationals
- Swim team finished their season 8-4
- Hollins basketball resurges in final game
- A very special thank you
- Athletic Calendar
- My Life as a Supermodel-Not!
Hollins Columns (1995 Mar 7)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Spinster under investigation
- The unthinkable: violence in our dorms
- Increase in violence warrants increase in security
- What is so bad about controversy?
- Hear ye, hear ye
- College Democrats speak out against student aid cuts
- Yearbook should keep its bame
- Former faculty member invokes Hollins to act
- Gymnasium's quest policy causes problems
- Senior named to USA Today's All-USA Academic Second Team
- Capital Campaign to raise $40.8 million
- Rubin Writing Program
- Addressing affirmative action
- Student gives account of Germany trip
- How many awards can one actor receive?
- And the Oscar goes to...
- Freedom Theatre performs to celebrate Black History Month
- Positive attitudes sets tennis team on right side of court
- March Athletic Calendar
- Young sticks start out with a victory
- Hollins riders continue to bring victories home
- Plane Rationale...
Hollins Columns (1995 Mar 27)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Kat rocks NCAA Nationals!
- New SGA officers elected
- Editor responds to controversy
- Congratulations to those students recognized by Who's Who for the 94-95 academic year
- Letters to the Editors
- Where is Dr. Woodworth?
- Jake Wheeler rebukes the Columns
- Spinster name clarified
- Faye Ivanhoe defends the VPAA
- GSF Sponsors Sarah Weddington on campus
- Hollins Abroad Paris Reunion
- Restorations to continue the tradition of Carvin
- Hollins Entertainment Survey Results
- Profile of Ellen Douglas--Writer in Residence
- Annual Literary Festival a success
- Women's Environmental Leadership Conference
- New SGA offices
- Changes in Financial Aid
- Taking Care of Hollins
- Lacrosse season underway
- Golf team begins practice
- Tennis team enthusiastic about the season
- Softball fever in the spring
- The art of culinary confidence
Hollins Columns (1995 Apr 10)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Twenty-one ways to celebrate spring
- The American freshman, Hollins style
- Spinster to be published late
- Correction
- Students 'learn what they do'
- Posters reduce campus' beauty
- Board survey to raise awareness
- President questions Columns' position
- Professor supports VPAA; refutes unsigned letter
- Hollins Hosts Second Annual Diversity Conference
- Sophomore-Senior banquet ropes 'em in
- The protest: Bible belt buckles down on Monika Treut
- Graduation speaker: M.L. Flynn '73
- Students elected for next year's SGA
- Harassing phone calls plague Hollins students
- Measuring fat for your health
- Students dazzle the stage with their one act plays
- Moveri perfects steps for April performance
- Concert review: They Might Be Giants
- April A&E Calendar
- ADA takes name from Ada the cook
- Cotillion theme: One Ungodly Party
- Survey results from Short Term course offered last January: College in Theory and Practice
- Abroader update...
- HOP update on spring break adventure to Bahamas, Jamaica
- Greg Louganis as a role model: an editorial
- Hollins questions its commitment to diversity
- Lacrosse team excited for upcoming tournament in Maryland
- Softball team burns the Briar
- Riding team competes
- Golf team forms foundation for its future success
- The W's: best for last
Hollins Columns (1995 Apr 25)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Expand your vision, explore the tradition
- Keep the Columns independent
- SAFE promotes abuse awareness
- Alum warns of elephant on our front quad
- ADA again?
- Senior Becca Bell elected to speak at graduation
- Women's Environmental Leadership Conference
- B-GLAD week: a celebration for diversity on campus
- Lillian Potter and Opal Moore shoot the breeze from art to politics and we get to eavesdrop, shhhhh!
- Ivy's 'Realistic' 42 minutes of laid-back fun
- Singing songs of May
- April A&E Events
- May A&E Events
- Moveri attends dance festival
- SHARE's Easter egg hunt
- Climbing to new heights
- Softball team aims for success with hard work
- Tennis team prepares for ODAC Tournament
- Lacrosse sticks together
- Riders qualify for Nationals
- 'If only': something we should try to say less of
Hollins Columns (1995 May 8)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Hollins community rallies to contribute to the 1994-95 capital campaign
- Privileges of youth, courtesy of Hollins
- Donald S. Beyer, Lt. Governor of Virginia visits Hollins
- Does Jane Brody represent a healthy way of living?
- Former faculty member congratulates seniors
- "A day for our daughters to discover who they are"
- Mixed feelings about housing sign-ups
- L.E.O. Banquet honors student leaders
- Professor Nye jazzes up Honor Convocation
- How much are Hollins women willing to pay for appearance?
- Sloppy joes and a cheese sandwiches with Larissa Sutherland, Nell Carr, Sondra Freckelton and Jack Beal
- Beverly Sills: confident, gracious, and energetic
- Seniors makes their final mark on Hollins
- Lollapalooza finally picks 1995 line-up
- Traditions of May Day
- Sportsfest '95: a day of dunking, Frisbee, and waterslides
- Banquet held to support positive effort made by athletes
- Tennis Team wraps up season and thanks fans
- There's no getting around getting on with it
Hollins Columns (1995 Sept 26)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Historian speaks at Hollins
- Resident await opening of multi-cultural house
- Eating disorders: More common than you like to think
- ADA promotes school spirit
- Trash an eyesore on porch
- Student learns speeding lesson the hard way
- Changes in loft policy create confusion
- Campus phone lines abuzz with new voice mail system
- Front gates undergo major construction
- Residents of West face stricter rules
- Orientation welcomes new students
- R.E.M.: A Monster of a tour
- Hollins women: anything but couch potatoes
- Competitive cheerleading team may start
- Blast from the Past: Women's college or girls' school?
- Annual Oktoberfest to be held on an earlier date this year
- AA prepares for fall pep rally, fundraisers
- Senate Minutes
- Soccer team philosophy for this year: "Hakuna Matata, go Hollins"
- Volleyball team rejuvenated, optimistic for new season
- Tennis team update
- Field hockey rebuilds for new season
- Why we chose Hollins the second time around
Hollins Columns (1995 Oct 10)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- VPAA Bowen to take leave of absence
- Students fume over no smoking policy
- Reflections on a crazy week
- Publicity and Promotion chair warns against illegal banners
- Participants in Tinker Day scare drop the matter
- Are traditions taken too far?
- Respect is the key for Tinker Day
- Tennis courts are a disgrace
- Prepping for Family Weekend 1995
- Fun from binge drinking comes at a price
- HOP/LEAD introduces new coordinators and programs
- Lesbians and bisexuals question campus diversity on NCOD
- Seven leaves you reeling
- The genesis of Tinker Day
- Regional bands hit the charts
- Upcoming Wednesday Lectures
- Class of '96 vote on senior gift
- Rider jump into action, host tournament
- Tennis courts 'in dire need' of major repair
- Volleyball hangs tough in Ferrum Tourney
- Does the VWIL provide women the same opportunities that VMI offers men?
Hollins Columns (1995 Oct 23)

Hollins College

Table of Contents:
- Termination of Paris program shocks students
- The push for Paris program continues
- Student expresses frustration over Paris program
- Freya asks for continued anonymity
- Ad Hoc committee set precedent for finding solution for weekend boredom
- Student loses faith in the administration
- New study trips, experiences offered for Short Term
- Junior class reclaims spirit stick at annual fall pep rally
- A Midsummer's Night Dream leaves all enchanted
- Capital Campaign makes public announcement on donations
- Campus chapel opens door to gays and lesbians
- Being an athlete is no easy challenge to students
- Don't Believe the Hype: Transcending O.J.