Penn Statecgllegian
Published Wednesday 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
J. D. HOGARTH, 'l4
Assistant Editor
F. C. DOSE, 'l4
Sporting Editor
D. HESS,
Associate Editors
J. R. MATHERS, 'l5
W. S. PARKINSON, Jr., 'l5
Business Manager
M. M. GRUBBS, 'l3
Assistant Manager
B. R. HENDERSON, 'l3
Associate Manager
L. B. KEELAN, 'l4
W. H. SAVERY 'l4
E. B. MOYER 'l4
SUI3SCRIPTION.
$1.50 per year or $1 25 if paid within 30 dare after
date of subscription.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1913
Does true spirit
True Spirit consist of yelling one's
self hoarse at an ath-
letic event or mass meeting ? Does
true spirit consist of devoting one's
time exclusively to athletic or other
activities, and thereby neglecting
the other essentials of college life?
Does true college spirit consist
in committing enthusiastic acts, in
celebration of some victory, yet at
the same time breaking the college
rules and regulations ?
Does true spirit consist of any
acts, which in any way conflict
with the proper behavior of a gen
tleman or which indirectly prove
derogatory to one's Alma Mater ?
It might be well to consider a
few of the above questions in order
to arrive at a correct and compre
hensive definition of true college
spirit. When one endeavors to in
terpret these two words, in a fitting
and correct way, it is apparent that
the task is not as simple as it
Some judge spirit by attendance
at athletic games, by cheering, and
the like. True spirit may incopor
ate these qualifications, yet if the
other essentials are lacking, it is
merely a specialized enthusiasm.
Some judge spirit by devotion,
heart and soul, to some college
activity, but at the same time
evidencing neglect of some of the
other important qualifications.
This too is only a specialized form
of effort—a spirit of specialized
enthusiasm. Some judge spirit, by
the completion of acts, the com
mitting of which is justified by
precedence, yet the effect of which
is non-beneficial both to those con
cerned, and to the college as a
whole.
It is a practical impossibility for
any individual to possess true col
lege spirit—it would correspond to
a mortal without sins. There are
so many essentials necessary for
this much desired qualification,
that no one may hope to possess
all of them. Our aim should be
however to acquire as many of
them as we can
True college spirit must be made
up of diverse qualities, which are
balanced and blended into an har-
monious whole
In order to possess it, a man
must be courteous; he must be
honorable; he must show enthu
siam for the various activities; he
must evidence ambition in his
studies; he must take a deep inter
est in his fellow student and his
actions must be absolutely con
sistent with such as will prove bene
ficial and elevating to his Alma
Mater.
True college spirit consists of a
deep and wholesome interest
in the diverse affairs of one's Alma
Mater and the evidence of marked
devotion to her progress and the
welfare of her students.
The Penn State
A Letter Collegian wishes to
acknowledge the re
ceipt of the following communica-
"To the Penn State Collegian,
In regard to an editorial which
appeared in the last issue of the
Collegian concerning a recent case
of hazing, the particulars of which
most of us have become more or
less familiar with, we wonder
whether the writer stopped to inves
tigate both sides of the case or
even the truth of the side on which
he placed himself.
To our knowledge this freshman
did not suffer all the indescribable
tortures reported. It is our opinion
that the writer jumped at conclu
sions, due no doubt, to certain over
drawn reports circulated by some
outsiders who in our estimation
were meddling in affairs which con
cerned only the student body.
It seems to us that the proper
way to deal with such matters
would be, in case the freshman or
his friends felt that he had been
unjustly treated, to appeal to the
Student Council rather than resort
to press jingoism which reflects on
the good name of the entire student
body.
Any student may demand a
meeting of the Student Council for
action on any act of injustice which
he thinks has been done him.
Since any student has this right of
appeal to the Student Council, we
wonder if it wouldn't show better
College Spirit to try to rectify such
acts of injustice by means of the
Student Council rather than to pub
lish them broadcast by means of
the press.
We also wonder, if, since we have
Student Government, it would not
be more proper and fitting for the
students to govern themselves
through their governing organ rath
er than allow certain outside indi
viduals to assume that responsi
bility."
Signed:
J. H. Shollenberger.
G. H. Gleason.
In answer to the above letter, it
might be said that the case in ques
tion was investigated on both sides
and that the most authentic infor
mation obtainable was considered.
The opinion expressed was de
signed to be as impartial as pos
sible, and above all, influences
and "overdrawn reports of out
siders" had no effect whatsoever in
formulating the ideas expressed.
The project of delegating to the
Student Council cases of such char
acter, is an admirable one and can
not but receive commendation.
Such action however would not
THE PENN STATE dOLLEGIAN
'Th.e High Stari clar-ci Lira cl ry
The Student's Laundry
lilt has always been our sole aim to give you the best service possible to be obtained in
our line. cWe use the best of supplies, this with good machinery, expert help and the
use of good "hoss" sense gives you laundry work to be proud of. IlSee our sanitary shirt,
collar and necktie cases.
H. G. Heath C. C. McCreary
G. P. Murray STUDENT AGENTS STUDENT AGENTS T. W. Harris
A. S. Wilson
the IRittanie lfnn
State College
James P. fli kgs.:T2s
Proprietor
Special Rates to Students
BIRD'S-EYE BIBLE STUD
By ROY. Atoxondor Pottorson
With introduction by Dr. ,. Wilbur Chabeeen
synapsis al all the beaks si the Bade, with slalaamat as la boll C 1....
biestlon and Inlarrelallen, a wmmart al the breed leashiags el the
I% lames. *ilk general new al the desslapaieel la lbe ravalslise BI
divine froth. Abel su,stediso shooter, un•Ilow to Study tho
111111,.. I The Way of balsa ..... 1100 to Will S.ntis to
Christ... 'Tower in 1 . M1T.. • 'ilia Work of tlio Holy Spirit,"
Paper covers, Me; B.for ft. Cloth coven, 300 net.
Bible lustaute Coleortage Ave., 826 LaSalle Aye., Chkaga
Expert Picture Framing
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Our Prices are Right
H. M, Myers E. College Av
Mention Penn State Collegian
when calling on or writing to
advertisers in this paper
necessarily warrant the non-consid
eration of the matter by the news
medium, for that would be suppres
sion of news.
The fact that certain individuals
in the freshman class need repri
mand of some form or other, can
not be denied, but neverthless it
must still belP . parent that hair-cut
ting and corporal punishment are
not justifiable under any circum
stances. They should not be toler
ated because they are unlawful, and
nothing that is unlawful can be
sanctioned by a law-abiding com
munity.
Corda Fratres
The International Congress of
Students will meet at the Cosmo
politan Club, of Cornell University
at Ithaca, N: Y., from August 29
to September 13, 1913.
"Corda Fratres," International
Federation of Students, is the most
comprehensive organization of stu
dents that has ever been establish
ed. It was founded in Italy in 1898
with its principal aim "to support
and spread the idea of unity and
brotherhood among students" with
out regard to their religious or po
litical beliefs. The movement now
embraces international organizations
in many European countries and in
both Americas. The Honorary
Committee of this tremendous and
praiseworthy organization, consists
of such illustrious men as President
Wilson; Governor Sulzer; President
Schuman; President Sparks; and
many other prominent political
lights and college presidents.
The Central Committee of "Cor
da Fratres" extends to all student
organizations of the world a most
hearty invitation to take part in this
great international movement by
sending delegates to the International
Congress of Students to be held at
Ithaca, New York, under the
auspices of the Cosmopolitan Club,
in August and September.
Wrestling Elections
At the final meeting of the wrest
ling squad last Friday evening, the
following men were elected for the
coining year—Captain, Jones 'l4;
Manager, H ss 'l4; Assistant Man
agers, Gleasi n, Hill, and Homer.
We carry a
full line of
Students' Supplies
Pictures Framed in 1 Day
all up to date molding
S. D. Slagle
Frazier street Opposite R. R. Station
bmkth.
Titotovapltem
Sole agent for Eastman See&
14.21:0 1 2extocemte Camera
and up:toidate apparatus and methods
212 test College "Mom
Mete Cottage
Lock Haven Steam Laundry
BEST WORK
at
LOWEST
PRICES.
Your Patronage
Solicited
STUDENT AGENTS
A. L. Sherman 'l4 H. W. Stlner 'l3
J. C. MARKLE
All Kinds of Choice Meats
Fish in season
138 College Avenue
Both phones
A. DEAL
SANITARY PLUMBING, STEAM,
HOT WATER, VAPOR AND
VACUUM HEATING
State College Pennsylvania
Et al letfcinta Cantral Railroad
F. Pf. THOMAS. General Manager
Bellef onto, Pa.
P. tn.
No
3.
o 00
11.36
3.41)
3.33
Ll' WILLIAMSPORT A r
76 30
6.38
e 3S .
6.13
6,16
6.50
6,56
7,00
7,121
7,88
7.27
7.31
7,31
eALeI)
WM
)t Sunday.
:With Pennsylvania R. R
The Athletic Store
The Potter-Hoy Hardware Co.
Everything in Hardware
Distributors for the
PENINSULAR PAINT and VARNISH CO'S
complete line
ASPHALT ROOFINGS
our specialty
BE LL E FONT E. PA.
__ _ _
S. E. KIMPORT
Headquarters for
Choice Meats of All Kinds
Frazier Street Both phones
G. B. ,Sl3tLez
Jewefer o.7laoptioica2
POST CARDS
COLLEGE JEWELRY
C. E. SNYDER
FIREPROOF GARAGE
Steam Heated
AUTOS, BICYCLES, GUNS TO HIRE
General Repair Work a Specaalty
116 S. Frazier Street, corner of Calder
2 for 25 ozsato
Cloott. Peabody & Co. Arrow Stiles
Dee 20, 7910
PAN' YIIRTC Ar
I,ADHI,I.IIIA
Lv TTA R 11.11111.1110 Al
.I.A PITTSBU MI Al.
in• A 1,T0( }NA Ai
Lv TYROW%
Lt. LOCK HAVEN Ar
Ar
COLEVII.L.N
MORRIS
STEVENS
11LINTEIRS PARK
.. PI 1.1.1%1M - 1.1 , .:
DMA RLY
... 'WADDLES
Ar KRUM RINE lA'
STATE COLUMN
.... ST RU 111.14 S
BLOOM SO 013.1 7 . .
OROVI7 M 11,1.
I 12 1.,
It. m.
10.'10
N
S.lll
8.37
ti 38
8 11
8.21
5.211
5.117
5.011
r, 10
5.31
5.30
Vi
5.07
if 110
p m.
3 30