Table of Contents

In This Issue

Letters

Features:

The President's Report
Highlights from Dr. DuBridge's report on Institute activities for 1955-1956

Research Highlights, 1955-56

The Origin of Life
A colorful account of man's continuing attempt to determine the fundamental characteristics of living matter.
by Norman H. Horowitz

Volcanoes, Ice and Destructive Waves
by Frank Press

Campus News:

The Month at Caltech

Interhouse Dance
A pictorial record

Student Life
It's about that time.
by Marty Tangora '57

Alumni Scholar

Personals