Underground Student Newspapers (Microfilm)

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2002.187

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Gadfly was an underground student newspaper first published in March 1967 as an alternative to the Capaha Arrow. The goal of the paper was to foster student discussion on current issues; featured articles are about problems at Southeast Missouri State University and political issues of the day. In addition to The Gadfly, there are two other underground student newspapers, Avante and White Rabbit, which also look at issues in the University community as well as the political scene at large.

Dates

Creation: 1967-1969

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical / Historical

The Gadfly was an underground (unofficial) student newspaper first published in March 1967 as an alternative to the Capaha Arrow on Southeast Missouri State College’s Campus.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

1 Reels

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of three underground student newspapers: The Gadfly, Avante and White Rabbit published as alternatives to the Capaha Arrow. The goal of these papers was to foster student discussion on current issues; featured articles are about problems at Southeast Missouri State University and political issues of the day.