submitted to the Lance for publication by members of the
two lower classes. Let the magazine offer prizes for the
kind of articles wanted—say twenty-five dollars each for the
best essay, the best story, and the best poem—articles to be
published under a nom-de-plume during the year—award to
be made at the end of the year. Such encouragements
would undoubtedly be fruitful of good results.
And furthermore, to give an incentive for the Editors
themselves, let the College recognize them. The extra work
which comes upon them should not be made a burden.
Some colleges, considering it directly in line with college
work, make a concession in hours from the regular schedule
for it. If that is not considered right here, since no conces
sions are made for electives, let the College at least give
them credit for the actual work done—it to count in the
final grading as any regular work counts. If electives in
ancient and modern languages, which are taken up as extra
studies, count in the final grading, why should not work on
the Lance count? Is not that as much an elective in a mod
ern language as French or Spanish? Is English not as im
portant as other languages? Well, yes, to the average
American. Then let this be done. And see if the editorial
chair will have to go begging like it has for the past two
years. The Free Lance needs help, and needs it badly.
Will not the faculty and students do something to bring it
up to a magazine worthy to represent State?