Penn State(Qllegian
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State College in the intereal of the Student*, Fac
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«erund clan matter
Editor m Chief, D. McKAY. Jr, *l6
Assistant Editor. R E GEARY, 'l6
Senior Associate Editor, P. S. BRALLIER. 'l6
Associate Editors:
Mis* Luella Smith, ’l7 F. F. Lininger. ’l7
A R. Chambers, 'l7 R. S. Dunkle, ’l7
Bnsiness Manager. J. F. HARVEY, *l6
Assistant Manager, G. G. BLASS, 'l6
Associate Managers'
C. B. Patterson, ’l7
J. A. Garber, ’l7
C. R. Mason, 'l7
R. T. Bright, *l7
T. F. Elliffe 'l7
E. J. Kenney 'l7
A. S Aloe'l7
G. C. Broadbent’l7
W. E. Kroll 'l7
G. A. Doyle 'l7
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Publishing Co.
March 17, 1915
The problem thatac-
Expression companies student gov-
eminent at Penn State is
Opinion largely due to the indi-
vidual student. And it
is not the indifference of that student
nor is it the lack of knowledge on
student matters that causes failure
on his part to appreciate and
accept his share of responsibility,
The average student is afraid to ex-
press his opinion until someone else
has blazed the way. As soon as
the pendulum of public opinion has
swung in one direction we see men
standing up on all sides to support
it. The fetish of conventionality,
of tradition, and of custom is wor
shipped by the vast majority who
sink their individuality and their
reasoning powers into the melting
pot of popularity. It is not the
purpose of this article to make
vague generalizations on this very
evident phase of college life nor to
deplore the fact that human nature
will take its course among any
group of men. But there is such a
thing as extreme conservatism and
it seems that there are too many
men in this college afflicted with
that very contagious disease. .
The crying need at Penn State is
for men with the courage of their
convictions, who will dare criticism
to express their views. We need
more independent thinkers and
more independent action. If
there is unrest among the student
body it is a good thing, Unrest is
usually a sign of progress and its
expression, accompanied by con
structive thought and action, can
not help but better the conditions
existing here at present. Are you
following the crowd or are you do-
ing your own thinking ?
According to a famous
Benefits newspaper man, who re
cently visited Penn State,
the fundamental principle of jour
nalism is truthfulness. The policy
of this paper this year of construc-
tive criticism has met wiTi the
commendation of nearly everyone.
It is, however, impossible to be
more than literally truthful and
maintain that policy.
The spirit which prompts an in-
dividual or organization to promote
a benefit for a worthy cause is cer
tainly noble. Such spirit, however,
can easily run riot. To date this
year the student body and townfolk
have been called upon four times
to aid an ent'rprise for the benefit
of the hospital. But at no time
this year has the condition of the
hospital been made known. No
financial statement at the end of
the year or budget at the beginning
of the y 'ar has seemingly been
considered.
In view of these facts it is not
strange that interest has been lost
by 'the studen 1 - body, especially
when it is called upon to support
something which does not interest
it. Penn State, it should be re
membered is essentially a technical
school where it’s faculty has a
difficult time creating interest in
the so called arts courses. Know
ing this, it is not surprising that a
production, made for artists and
dreamers without action and poorly
rehearsed, should meet with the
small amount of interest which the
performance of Friday evening
received.
SENIOR CLASS MEETING
Valedictorian
Luerssen Elected
Wall to be Memorial
At the class meeting held last
Wednesday evening, George Van
degrift Luerssen was elected as the
1915 valedictorian. His vote was
by a big majority.
The Senior Memorial vote was
also taken and it was decided to
build a wall, extending from Allen
street to McAllister street on the
lower edge of the campus. Mr.
Kocher of the architectural depart
ment designed the wall.
Prominent Speaker Coming
On Wednesday evening, March
17, in Old Chapel, at 7:30 p. m.
Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes will lecture
on "what the Socialists want and
why they want it”. Mrs. Stokes
was born in Russia but left the
country when three years old. At
the age of 11 years she entered the
industrial field and was compelled
to struggle hard to earn a livelihood,
working in factories until she was
able to improve her conditions and
accept newspaper work. Her mar
riage in 1903 to Mr. J. G. Phelps
Stokes and his conversion to socia
lism was a notable event through
out the country.
Since 1906 Mr. and Mrs. Stokes
have been very actively engaged in
the propaganda of Socialism, hav
ing put nearly all lesser causes
aside for what they regard as the
greatest of all causes in the interest
of humanity. They both look up
on Socialism as the inevitable next
step in industrial and social evolu
tion, the solution of the problem of
poverty and as the fullest expres
sion of industrial-economic equality
of opportunity and of social and
economic justice. Mrs. Stokes is
an eloquent and convincing speak
er, and a poet of considerable
ability. Her message is distinctly
well worth hearing.
Departmental Notes
A voluntary class of seniors in
engineering and mining has been
organized to discuss the human ele
ment in engineering. This class
meets on Wednesdays at 3:30 p. m.
in room 202, Engineering Annex,
and is conducted by Professor
Walker with the assistance of other
members of the faculty.
Mr. J. Dietz, manager of the
educational department of the
Western Electric company, Haw
thorne, 111., was in State College on
March 8 and 9 to meet members of
the senior electrical engineering
section who are interested in secur
ing employment with that com
pany.
The Corona (folding) typewriter
is the most convenient. The long
er used, the better liked; and it can
be carried in its case wherever you
go. J. H. Waring, 143 Frazier
street, student agent.
TEESMN'M STATE [COLLEGIAN
KRUMRINE’S
SPECIAL
Our English Cambric and French
Lawn in one pound packages are
strictly high class papers. So that
everyone may test their merits and
secure some of this elegant station
ery, we will sell on Friday and
Saturday, March 19 and 20, one
pound only, to one person at 22c
per pound.
Two days only at price.
Krumrine’s Drug Store
104 E. College Ave.
In the Game
Bullock at the bat, not Baker;
Bradley on base and will score.
We two must win this game.
Furnishing the best fish, oysters
and sea foods ever offered to State
College people. Prices right and
service prompt. Terms C. O. D.
Philadelphia Fish & Oyster Market
Frazier Street
W E PAINT
everything that
can be painted
Thos. R. Weber & Bros
Fairmount Ave
C. E. SHUEY
Jeweler and Optician
Watch and Jewelry
. repairing a specialty
133 South Allen SLreet
Atomizers
The famous
Rexall Lire
45c to $1.50
Hot Water Bottles. Fountain
Syringes, Ice Caps, etc. All rub
ber goods fully guaranteed.
The Store
.Properly Dressed
Its really worth something to
know that whatever anybody else
may do, or wear you are correctly
dressed; and that’s just the way any
man can feel who appears in these
new styles we have here for
Spring and Summer Wear
The Sim Clothes are selected
with a view of absolute correctnes
and good taste They are being
shown in a very wide variety Elev
en different models in all kinds of
plain, striped and checked fabrics
that are to be in vogue this season.
The prices are as moderate as
you'll find any place.
Spring suits $l5, 18, 20, 22.50 up
to 30
Spring Overcoats $l5 to 30
New Hats from Crofut & Knapp
shop. ; Large showing of shirts'and
neckwear
Sim The OlotHfer
Distributor Hart Schaffner Marx, Fashion, Fraternity and Pellham clothes
L. D. FYE
dealer in fancy
and staple
GROCERIES
Wholesale
and Retail
Special rates to
clubs and fraternities
200-202 West College Avenue
The Comradeship of “Bull” Durham
There is something about ripe, mellow “Bull*’
Durham Tobacco that appeals to clean-cut manhood
the world over.
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trails in the Klondike; in some far-off seaport on the Pacific
each recognizes in the other a man to his own liking, a
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A sack of “Bull”TDurham is a letter of introduction that will
win friends in every part of the globe.
Bull Durham
SMOKING TOBACCO
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Get “the Makings” today
“roll your own.”
rnrr An Illustrated Bo
rKrr showing correct
1 W ay to “Roll Your
Own” Cigarettes, and a Package
of cigarette papers will both be
mailed free, to any address in
United States on postal request.
Address M Bull” Durham, Dur
ham, N. C. Room 1400.
THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CO.
Quality Counts
Moderate Prices as well as the
Highest Standard of Quality are
Characteristic of the DOCKASH
RANGE.
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