FACIE FOUR STATE COLLEGIAN Published on Thursday of each week during the college year by the students of The Pennsylvania State College in the interest of the Students, Fac ulty, Alumni and Friends of the college. Entered at the Postoffice, State College, Pa , as second class matter Editor in Chief C. N. FLEMING, 'O9 Assistant Editor J. K. BARNES, 'O9 Associate Editors P. B. BENNETCH, 'O9. A. W. FISHER, 'lO. K. B. LOHMANN, 'lO. J. F. MATTERN, 'lO D. R. MASON, 'll Business Manager N. B. HIGGINS, 'O9 Assistants F. H. BERKEBILE, 'lO C. F. PRESTON, 'll SUBSCRIPTION. 01. 50 per year or $1.25 if paid within 30 days after .late of subscription. THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 1909 EDITORIAL. In looking over the exchanges that come to our desk we notice that the glee clubs and orchestras of many of the colleges have recently made successful trips. Why can not State send out its musical or- ganizations each year as well as its dramatic club? We are sure they would make a good impression and do much to advertise the college. Many people do not know that we have men here whose musical ability compares favorably with that of men from other colleges. There is talk of a trip for the musical clubs in the spring. Let everybody use their influence to make it a certainty—there will be no doubt about its success For the past few years there has been an increasing spirit of dissatis- THE STATE COLLEGTAN faction among the students, alumni, and friends of the college over the neglect of the college and its in terests by the newspapers of the state and the widespread publicity given to certain overdrawn and mis leading reports. During all this time no concerted effort was ever made to remedy the situation until the organization of the Pres Club just before the Christmas vacation. At that time the whole situation was carefully discussed and a committee appointed to draw up a plan for permanent organization. This com mittee will report at the meeting to night and the club will begin at once its campaign for a "square deal" from the public press. Those who have complained of existing conditions have now an opportunity to take part in an or ganized effort to remedy these con ditions by giving their hearty sup port to the activities of the Press Club. Permanent quarters will be secured in one of the college build ings and systematic measures un dertaken to secure a wider and more favorable publicity. Enough in terest has already been shown to assure the success of the new or- ganization but a considerable number of earnest and capable men are needed to carry on the work. Every man who is willing to do a little work for the welfare of Old State should attend the meeting to night. Notice All those having any football sup plies, such as uniforms, shoes, etc., belonging to the Association, are earnestly requested to leave them at the Track House on or before Saturday, Feb. 20. The Proposed Honor System. As a result of the movement set on foot since the recent examina tions for the adoption of an honor system, a definite plan has been suggested. The system given be low was favorably considered by the Student Council last week, and was recommended to the two upper classes. At a joint upper class meeting held Tuesday evening the proposed system was discussed, and it was decided to consider it further at a later meeting. ARTICLE I Section 1. This system shall be known as the Honor System of the Junior and Senior classes of The Pennsylvania State College. Section 2. Any member of these classes may place himself under this honor system by signing this con stitution. Section 3. Every signer pledges his influence to maintain a high standard of honor in his classes. ARTICLE II Section 1. This system shall ap ply to all written quizzes and ex aminations. Section 2. Out of consideration for those at work in the same or adjoining rooms the students shall preserve good order in all exercises under this system. ARTICLE 111 Section 1. At the end of each quiz or examination paper the stu dent shall write and sign a statement that he has neither given or received aid in the quiz or the examination. Section 2. Anyone noticing any violation of the honor system shall call the attention of at least one other to it. They shall then notify the offender not to hand in his ex amination or quiz paper. (In all final examinations the offender shall be allowed to hand in a blank blue book bearing his name.) Section 3. Should the offender hand in his paper after being notified, his case shall be reported
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