STATE COLLEGIAN
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A. K. LITTLE, 'O7, Chief.
H. D. MASON, 'O7.
H. J.DICK, 'O7.
R. B. MECKLEY, 08
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J. K BARNES, 'O9.
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THURSDAY, SEPT, 28, 1906
EDITOR AL
Every year at the opening of Col
lege it becomes necessary to make
an appeal for more enthusiastic
cheering, and the present season is
no exception to the rule. Fresh
men seem to be afraid to yell for
fear that the Sophomores will stop
them. This is one occasion when
they are expected to "make them
selves heard." Probably many men
who come from some of the prep
schools do not know what organized
cheering means. To the one who
cheers, it means a lot mole college
spirit, while to the team it means
encouragement. Athletic men on
all the teams have often told us how
much better they can play with a
cheer echoing at their backs. It is
a powerful incentive to work harder.
Judging from the effort, or rather
lack of effort, made last Saturday,
a great improvement must be made,
and that immediately. The day for
the Indian game is rapidly approach
ing, and probably a large crowd will
go with the team to cheer the men on
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to victory. If the cheering is to be
worth anything, everybody will have
to learn the yells and songs, and the
best way to test your ability is to
practice on Beaver Field. How would
it work to have the Freshmen on the
east side of the field try to drown
out the Sophomores on the west
side ? But no matter what method
is resorted to, everybody turn out
and learn how to make a noise, if
you don't know how now !
The Collegian frequently receives
contributions from the student body
for the purpose of publication in
these columns. Some are not good,
and worth nothing; others, however,
deserve a place and are given it.
The Collegian is the students' paper;
if you have any "kick" to make or
anything that you wish to place be
fore the attention of the whole or a
part of the student body, hand it to
the editor or any of his assistants.
If the sentiments expressed are not
too radical, and the manuscript con
tains the author's name (which will
neither be published nor disclosed)
the article will be published ; all
others will be rejected.
Y.M.C.A. Notes.
"Tested by Temptation," is the
subject for the Y.M.C.A. meeting,
Sunday, Sept. 30, at 6.15 in Room
539, Main.
A large number of application
blanks for membership have been
given out on the last two Sunday
evenings. It is requested that those
who wish to join the Associa
tion .sign their cards and hand
them in at Room 273 Main, at
once, so that the membership com
mittee may know who the new
members are.
Error.
In last week's issue it was report
ed that Prof. A. J. Wood had gone
to the University of Illinois as As
sistant Professor in Electrical En
gineering. Prof. A. J. Wood is
still here ; it was Prof. H. P. Wood
Ivho accepted the position.
1907 Resolutions.
Last July, amidst the scent of
roses and flowers, the Great Father
called unto Himself the horiored
president of this University. In
peace and quiet, he looked out
upon the great institution- he had
done so much to build; then sus
tained and uplifted by the conscious
ness of a life's work well done, sur
rounded by those bound to him by
the eternal ties of affection and love,
he answered the call bravely, and
passed to his eternal reward in the
realms above. For he had been
faithful, aye faithful even unto
death itself.
He lies buried beneath the soil of
the campus he loved so well. Bright
flowers and his Country's flag mark
his earthly resting place. As a just
and merciful God cannot refuse such
loyalty the desire to be near inspirit,
we may be sure that in summer's sun
and winter's blast his soul is keeping
its eternal vigil of watchfulness and
prayer over this University, for
which he gave the last full measure
of man's devotion.
The class of 1907, being the class
now longest here, and having known
Dr. Atherton longest and best, de
sire to place upon the records of
this University this testimonial of
their esteem, regard and love for
him. They. also wish to extend to
the bereaved family, their heartfelt
sympathy in their great personal loss.
It is therefore, unanimously
Resolved, That the foregoing ex
pression of our feelings be placed
upon the records and files of the
University and upon our class
records, and that a copy be sent to
the bereaved family.
L. C. Shank,
Signed IJ. E. Staud,
B. D. Kunkle
FRESHMEN ! Decorate your
room with pennants. For sale at
Armory
Committee