Lost spirit and community found at Oxford College By Christopher Richardson College Council President Way back in 1836, Emory College was founded in a new town named Oxford near Covington, Georgia. Back in those days, students had to take four years of Greek, Latin and mathematics, three years of English Bible and a science of their choice. Emory in the 19th century had literary clubs, and debate was the key co-curricular activity on campus. The complaints I hear about the arts at Emory come in an endless stream. Students complain that the arts don't exist here.
Professors complain that they lack resources.
Administrators complain that they are not advertised properly. The situation with the arts at this university is an excellent example of the schism that exists between students and the University itself. The various activities that took place last week were undeniable proof of the arts energy at Emory. And the relative lack of student interest was undeniable proof of the arts apathy.