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Collegian editorials represent the viewpoints of the
writers, and do not necessarily reflect the policy of the
newspaper. Unsigned editorials are by the editor.
Dean Gladfelter
Editor '43501
STAFF THIS ISSUE
Editorial—Dean Gladfelter, Herb Stein, Jack
Boddington, Paul Poorman, Mary Krasnansky,
Bob Schooley, Carolyn Barrett, Paul Beighley,
Jack' Mounts, George Glazer, Ron Bonn, Lowell
Keller, Stan Degler, Ray Koehler, Deanie
Krebs, Moylan Mills, Dave Colton, Art Benning,
Ernie Moore.
•Advertising— Owen Landon, Hugo Mandes,
Tom Karolcik, Hal Wollin, Ed Noyes, Laura
litermelstein, Winifred Wyant, Norma-Gleghorn.
Why College?
When a freshman begins his college career,
be, often asks himself what it's all about, why he
came to college, and what he hopes to get out
of college. This tussling with one's soul on the
question of "Why college?" is a disease not
unique with freshmen. Upperclassmen are just
as• susceptible, and many times will go through
periods during which they are uncertain what
the .meaning of it all is.
'DIFFERENT PEOPLE COME to college for
different reasons. And nearly everybody gets
several different things out of college exper
ience.
.0n of these is that curious and rather nebulous
experience called "college life." Every student,
to some extent, participates in that form of
existence which is peculiar to the college cam
pus: But although a few young people enter
college chiefly for this experience, college life
itself is not the principal aim.
OTHERS COME TO LOSE themselves in the
social whirl. Still 'others, possessing unusual
physical abilities, are attracted by the gridiron,
the basketball court or the squared circle. For
a:good many—very likely for the majority of
students—preparation for a job or profession is
a.major reason for college.
But the underlying purpose of college—the
purpose that pervades all studies, all activities,
all collegiate experiences—is learning.
Learning occurs in various forms—often it is
not easily recognizable. Acquisition of knowl
edge through courses of study is the most ob
vious form, and it certainly is one of the most
important. Unfortunately, this aspect of college
experience is allowed to disintegrate because of
lagging interest.
- - -
THE STUDENT—AT LEAST the alert one—.
learns something from • all his experiences.
Thrown in with people from different groups
and backgrounds, he learns to appreciate both
differences and similarities in people. His ex
perience is expanded and rounded out by par
ticipation in ntw activities, and with this
understanding of oeoole and the world grows
He even learns a thing or two about the oppositt
sex.
There are two basic and quite simple rules
for, learning. One is to observe closely what
goes on around you. The other is to ask why
things occur, and to make sure you find the
answer or something leading to the answer.
Penn State freshmen interested in learning
about "life as she is lived" might do well to
keep these two rules in mind in all their college
experiences.
THE PEOPLES
NATIONAL BANK
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Owen E. Landon
Business Mgr.
State College, Pa.
- MEMBER OF -
Minors Beware
Nearly everybody drinks in a college town.
Good or bad it seems to be part of the carefully
cultivated sophistication.
THE PROBLEM in State College taprooms,
however, is how to tell minors from legal drink
ers without a scorecard. Few bartenders have
.the patience or inclination to check every per-.-.
son's indentification, especially in a Saturday .
night rush. '.
Passing laws only makes it worse because -
it then becomes a hobby to thwart the law •
officers. Enforcement officials didn't care so
much a few years ago when most students
were veterans of World War II and old enough
to guzzle with appropriate protection from
the law.
This year there seems to be a general crack
down. Bars were- ordered out - of• fraternity
houses by the College administration late last', •
semester, effective earlier this month. Now ,
Police Chief John. IL Juba has issued a state
ment warning violators that State College ordi
nance 333 will be:enforced 'to the limit. . . •
TWO OFFENSES are involved, the chief says.
One is for misrepresenting the minor's age and
the other for entering a barroom to consume
alcoholic beverages. Both carry a fine of $lOO
or 30 days in jail. • -
"The police will spare no violators, "Chief
Juba said, noting that three minors•have already -.
been fined $25 plus costs under Ordinance 333.
What the "under 21" crowds often fail to -
consider when they try to get away with some- -
thing is the spot' in which they place bar owners.
The law also provides . a sloo•fine or 30 days in
lockup for any adult who supplies a minor with
alcoholic beverages.
WHETHER PEOPLE ought to drink or not
does not concern •the writer here. Despite all
restrictions, some minors will drink and others •
won't, and few of those who won't will be
deterred by editbrialists.
It might be wise for the younger set to note
the increased interest this year in drinking. If
they won't consider the position of . the harried
barmen, they surely will appreciate warning
of .a $25 to $lOO jolt to an already overtaxed
pocketbook,
Gripes. Wanted •
Most college , students, under. pressure of
classes and feverish campus activities, like to
let off steam once in a while; One of the major
outlets for such steam is the Safety Valve
column of Collegian, which soon will make its
appearance again on this page...
Letters to the editor—they should be brief
and in good taste—always will be welcome, and
Collegian will publish as many as possible- With
lively student interest, Safety Valve will make
your morning newspaper-more entertaining and
will offer a chance- to express -your views.
Low Cost gooks
In recent weeks President Truman has, taken
steps to combat rising costs of living. Here at
Penn State we have a business combination
which has been combating some of the high -
costs of higher edUcation for several years.
THE BOOK EXCHANGE (BX), situated in
the Temporary Union Building (TUB), is that
combination. Employing student workers, it
offers various • classroom and study materials
and books at below-average prices.. •
This agency is prepared to carry out its part
of the program—providing equipment you need
and tabulating refunds which. patrons will• re
ceive later in theyear. The student's part in
the program is, simply, taking advantage of the
opportunities offered, by the BX. .•
The BX exists • , to, serve. you. Give it a chance
by • making your iurchases there.
—John Ashbrook
—Herbert Stein
NOW!
• At Your
Warner Theatre
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John Hodink
Hedy Lamar
"Lady Without
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State
John Dan
Peggy Cummins,
"Gun Crazy"
niffany
Guidon McCrae
June Haver
"Daughter of
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Pro and Con
One thousand or so freshman men got an unfortunate first im
pression of their maybe-to-be-alma mater when they tried to get
room keys .Sunday afternoon. ,
THIS, UPPERCLASSMAN should have known better 'than to
come on Sunday, but the Frosh' couldn't help themselves. For hours
they stood, sweated, shoved, and groaned their way through a
block-long line, while parents waited impatiently in cars or fouled
up the line. Many looked forward to 200 mile trips after dark.
This writer needed almost four hours to reach the head , of the
line. At that rate, 4000 man-hours were wasted by the approximate
ly 1000 men scheduled 'to arrive that day. Imagine, 4000 hours that
could have been spent looking the campus over, saying goodbye to
parents, girl friends, big and little sisters.
Maybe this was a baptism by fire in preparation for many other
lines new students will struggle through this week. Maybe the adinin
istration was afraid that freshmen wouldn't appreciate lush new
quarters,. if they weren't dead tired the first night. Or maybe it was
just bad planning.
WHATEVER THE REASON,. freshmen and their parents got
a bad first impression of the College. And personally we can't think
of any excuse for the melee. A suitable place in a larger, completely
completed building such as Recreation Hall or White Hall with a
staff .large enough to keep lines moving would have prevented much
irritation and delay.
Some, poor souls even had to struggle through twice because
they had to be assigned to temporary quarters until their rooms
are finished. We sympathize with these especially and hope that
they will find the rest of. their week better organized.
Personally we'll -take a rain check on any more lines like that.
We're thinking of providing sandwich service for future waiting
line sufferers.
• President Truman has been forced to apologize to the Marine
corps for his "slur" against them. In view of the terrific pressure
brought to bear by the Marines against their boss—the President is
commander in chief of all armed forces—one might begin to wonder
whether Harry wasn't right when he originally charged the corps
had a propaganda machine as good as Joe Stalin's. •
AuTopoHT
Now
' UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
DON C. MEYER -- Class of '5O
WELCOMES
freshmen
and
all new
students
• to
Penn State
is an interesting course.
.to ma
By STAN DEGLER
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