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finite boredom he has transformed it into an hour of positive
interest and attraction. There is about him a personal magnetism
which makes friends of all who know him. His knowledge of
college men, and his ready sympathy with them in their likes and
dislikes has given him a hold upon us which we have neither
power nor desire to loose. We are glad for the sake of those who
are to be under his guidance during the coming months, yet we
cannot but sympathize with those who must eventually lose him.
WITH the advent of the New Year, foot ball—the all-absorb
ing topic for many long months—has loosed its hold upon
the college world and into its place has come that equally
exciting indoor game, basket ball. At State the game is com
paratively a new one. Last year, for the first time, a representa
tive team was sent out. The result was even better than might
have been expected of men new to the game. This year, with
all of .the old team back, and with new men quick to grasp
the sport, there is a splendid outlook for a winner. In connection
with this it may not be out of place to make a few remarks about
the game itself. Unlike foot ball, it does not require men of weight
and muscle. ' Rather, it needs men who are quick and agile, and
who have endurance. For, as to a test of endurance, it is more
formidable than foot ball. Prom the moment the ball is put into
play until the close of the half there is little, if any, chance for
rest. More than this, it requires swift head-work, accuracy in
passing the ball, and, above all, team work. With all these ele
ments at hand the only rational reason for a poor team must be
the indolence and indisposition of individual players.
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