The 1900-01 Adrian College Catalog explained, "It is the purpose of the management of Adrian College to provide a pleasant home, as well as the best instruction for the students in attendance. The home accommodations include room (furnished, heated, and lighted) and good board, for which the total charges are $42.00 per term."

In regard to rules, the catalog stated, "During the hours set apart for College exercises, it is not in order for students to linger about the grounds, or to visit the rooms of others without special permission obtained from the President or Preceptress (a teacher)."

50 Years Ago- Fall 1951

Adrian's enrollment was 240 students (180 men, 60 women).

From the College World: "The New York Central Railroad publishes a series of dining cart menus which depict colleges and universities located along the route served by New York Central. This autumn Adrian College will appear in picture and brief story form on the menus."

An ad in the College World from Typewriter Sales and Service Company read, "Students! If you want A's and B's, get a Smith-Corona Portable. Rent at $4.00/month; buy at $5.00/month."

25 Years Ago- Fall 1976

Writing in the College World, Sue Rodgers tells about the "painful experience" of making that bi-annual trip to the bookstore to purchase semester textbooks. She wrote out a check for $57.78.

Brownsville Station made an appearance on campus. The band appeared in concert at Dawson Auditorium and performed their million-selling single, "Smokin' in the Boys' Room."