Page Two Penn State Collegian Published weekly during the lour by students of the Penns> Ivania State College in the Interest of the Students, Faculty, Alumni and Friends of the col- Irge EDITORIAL STAFF EDMUND J. KENNET. :17. FRED N. Lam Nam, 17 WILLIAM L NROLL, '17... .... ASSOCIATE EDITORS M. W. Dalrymple, 18 Cartoonist, R. D. Reflection, 'lB REPORTERS It F. Whiting. 'l9 A. R. Leinbaell, 'l9 0 D Judd. 'lO 11 C Markle. 'l9 S S. Furst. 'l9 A.. 1. Porter. 'l9 0 W. Sullivan. 'l9 C B PATTERSON, 'll Business Malinger t' RUSSELL MASON, 'l7 Circulation Manager ItICIIARD T. BRIGHT, 'l7-Advertising Managers-JOHN A. GARBER. 'l7 ASSISTANT BUSINESS TIANAGERS T. N. Neelnn. IS S TI Lowry, IS I N. Washburn, 'lB SECOND ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS 0 V Glatfelter, 'l9 B. B. Paxson, 'l9 The Collegian Invites all communications on any subject of college interest Letters must bear signatures of writer. Subscription price ELGO after Nov. 1. Entered at the Postale°, State College, Pa., as second class matter 011ie% %Many Printing and Publishing Co. Building. °lnce to 5 20 men afternoon except Saturday News Editor For This Issue The bill that was recently introduced in the state House of Repre sentatives at Harrisburg, providing for "absent voting," is deserving of the support of all Penn State men, whether or not they have reached the voting age. The advantages of such a measure are readily appar ent. llundreds of college men in Pennsylvania arc every year denied the right of citizenship in the matter of directing the destinies of the Commonwealth because they find it impossible to go home to their voting districts to cast their ballots Many are denied the privilege of Listing their "first ballot" upon becoming of age. A saving of time, trouble and expense could be secured for the student, not to mention the fact that all qualified voters would be assured of their vote at es cry election In future work to be carried out by the students in the matter of securing a bigger appropriation for Penn State, it might be well to urge nt the same time the passage of this "absent voting" measure which carries with it so many advantages for those students who are of age. It is usually the case that at some time in his college course the student becomes of age, and unless conditions are favorable he loses his first possible vote and the sentimental interest that goes with it But 'if this bill is made a law, all these bad features will be done away with. The manner in which the entire Penn State student body "came across' in boosting the campaign for a larger legislative appropriation is worthy of the highest commendation. Indications from the final re ports show that a very large majority of the students have "done their share" in helping to build a greater future for Penn State. The out come of the campaign, to say the least, was far above the highest ex ii,.......p,4Ttations of those energetic students who willingly sacrificed their time and gave their influence for the ultimate success of the move ment. The nature of the campaign called for n united movement which de pended entirely upon the individual efforts of each student. It was a test of loyalty to Penn State Her students have done nobly, and the results go to show that when Penn State calls, the necessary sup port can be given with n will. To A. It. Chambers 'l7, the organizer and promoter of the student work in behalf of the college, much credit is due. Numerous other students who have cooperated in the campaign have done their work well and they also are deserving of no little credit. There is still work to be done by practically all of the students, largely through their county clubs, and much can be added to the suc cess thus far by individual efforts aimed at outside friends of the col lege The alumni have not been idle, and will do much in the coming weeks that will aid in the cause, Let us not be content with the success thus far, but continue the work in every way possible. ONE NEW MAN EACH DAY In thinking of the things which go to make up life at Penn State we are often led to wonder just how many of his class-mates the aver age student knows and of these the number with whom he is personally acquainted We venture to say the list of his acquaintanceship would not exceeed half the membership of his class. As to the members of other classes we also venture the assertion that the average student has in all an even more limited number of acquaintances among them than among the members of his own class. In this connection it can be said with all truth that nothing tends more to strengthen and intensify college spirit than a personal knowl edge of one's fellow students. A noted educator has said that nine t,nths the value of a so-called higher education is to be found in the broadening influence of the associations and friendships which are - termed during the four years a man spends in college.. Judged,by this standard we feel that the majority of Penn State students are getting far less than value received for the time which they are spend ing here. The president of n former Penn State class made it a point while in college to meet one new man every day and by the time of his grad uation knew every member of his own class and a great many men in other classes as well Here is a point that we might well keep in mind. If each of us would follow the rule, "learn to meet at least one new man every day", we would be taking a long step toward developing among ourselves that unity which must make for a better and greater Penn State. STATE DEBATING HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL Debating at Penn State has made wonderful progress UMoa ding to rnds loco:illy complied by membern of the Debating Council Knee its Mau rotation In 1898. The forefathers of the prevent debaters of the College two hamllCapped by the lack of ouch In event intlisponsibles as, a coach, fundn, m an organized debating society. The) worked and struggled each nuccevnlte 3e.ir and succetded in etaging one de bate each year from 1818 to 1900 Any Information concerning then debates howevei has been lent and it It only from 1006 on, that to dellnito record could be complied. In thin last period Penn State has won 23 and lost 12, which in quite an enviable record in de bating ch des In 1901 aklobating 10.000 sync formed, composed of Franklin and Mondial', Mckinnon, Swarthmore and Penn State Per novae yearn the ellampionshin or the league wan decided annually Penn Sudo secured the eliamplonnhlp In three Editor-In-Chia Assistant Uditor Senior Associate NV. L. I:191er, 'l9 A C Oberle. 'l9 M W. Dalrymple Wednesday, February 14, 1917 "ABSENT VOTING." VERY WELL DONE of the 000011 l core, namely, In 1005-00, 1007-08, and 1000-10 In 1010 the rules aoro changed and the championship di:r atted over)' three years Under these talcs Penn State won the camplonship tot the tears 1.510-1116. While the Internet in debating has long been manifested in this college, ' that Interest has been tremendously augmented in the last tow years, or sinto the advent In 1014 of Professor John 'P. Martilimeri, formerly of Ohlo Wmleyen, and the resulting organisa tion of the public speaking deportment. Besides the abilities of Prof. Marsh- , lie IL conch, debating has been recently entourage,' by the awarding of gold medals and debating Certificates to those actualh participating in 'varsity do , bates, and tho Municlal support or de bating by the classes of the college Closely allied with, and running Per- allol with debating since the very be ginning. the Junior Oratorical Contest I have gradually gained a state-wido re pute, Sloes Its orgin In 1871, theme contests have held annually during Commencement Week. By giving al 1111 st prize of $6O and a second prise of $25 for the last 27 years the college has paid out a total sum of $2,025 to the members of the various Junior Classes.' ON THE CORNER u Dler3llllhur reenpi to be going o o up them 1.104 but the mercury o HAVE: been brain dusting for the eoasecuthe minutes Whig to dope out a Ilttlo ditty on the threadbare sub ject of 'Sluing" But we neVer were eat out fma poet anYall), and In Ching up the ship no base decided° to fall batik on the usual mass of midribs that roll In about this time of year.. Make 'em slum t wad woupP). OUR lORA lN ati to land one at the ❑ooor unzip 10110 WIN Sou °tory Morning alth—••lx It cold enough for SIIIII" SIGNS OF SPRING The o It Innurance agent Thu bone ball box going to It In the 1,32 n 13uttel lb nets and Lug-trullers. Increased attlsltler In the basement of Mae DETWDEN dodging the Ins agt and matching a good Job. the Dear Old Se- Warn ate having a went time of it OUR BRAVE: tioldler hoax A% ere right on the Joh miten It wino to doing the right thing ot the right thne DON'T DLAME: US roR THIS The CP retest Need of Penn State— " Mote telephones for Mac Hall "—Con trlbuted, KING of Joke booko, Aso find B C It. R rublinhed tho mane of that It did in 1898 WORST ost vliT tOl' In tho engines:lnt; school ful a ,colt that a class of To crononllsts taking spark plug mass hint steno honest-to-good tort Horns T 8 SONICTIIINO se hme been to resell for the last halt hour, about thne MIMI World's News The news of the world, of London, Paris, Petrograd and Berlin, is of more importance to Americans today than ever before in the history of the United States, And the Public Ledger pririts authentic news from these centeics The Public Ledger controls the world's greatest and most exclusive news service. Through a special arrange ment the Public Ledger secures the entire cable and mail service of the London Times, the greatest and most expert news-gathering organ ization in the world, repre sented in the chancelleries of Europe by expert corre spondents. The Public Ledger's American news services are unequaled,by any other daily newspaper. PUB LI C • E G R The Newspaper With The . World's Greatest News Service Cho\N'"`r' l ' PENN STATE COLLEGIAN iooking Z3ackwari) (Week of February 14th) FIVE TEARS ARO President Sparks mutt grunted a leave of absence until Commencement, and v.itit 'Mrs Smuts and Idles Ethel Sparks, loft for a tour through DMA, Asia and Europe. Dr. Sparks was to totem for Commencement but Mrs Sparks and Mies Sparks planned to re main abroad over the summer. During the President's absence there utm no acting president. but all matters wore left In the hands of the faculty, Stadent Do.nd and Connell The Spalding Football Trophy arrived at Penn State to remain permanently by reason of the victory at Pittsburgh on Thanloigiving. Day Penn State won It by taking three out of the last four TEN SEARS AGO An Imitation Was extended to State to enter the Intercollegiate Civil League and the acceptance of the otter woo urged by the ntudent body The .. Colicglan .. received and pub lished many letters, pro and con, an the question of adopting, the Honor &stem at this college Tho sentiment seemed much In favor of the adoption. The Penn State basketball team do tented the team from the New York Hole ersity Lam. School in nn extra- Period demo by the mom of 19 to 17. “Dutch" Herman wan the individual num casing four bankOto FIFTEEN YEARS AGO in a basketball game between State and Pittston, the Blue and White pass ers overt, helmed their opponents by a 13 to 13 store Sharp, Dunn and Devine did tho bulk of the cork for, State. nofessor Patten and Ills family left on Impo of absents/ until tho following September. In order to permit the pro fessor to pursue n course of nork In the libraries of London, Pale and Ger many The new college catalogue v.hlch had i..t aPPeared, allowed a total enroll- Cleat of 504 The editorial stag must have worked overtime,on this Issue, for there wore long editorials on almost everything thinkable The editors meet have all received n goodly number of "white slips" from the faculty, as all the ar ticles eery of a criticizing, pessimistic tone. The faculty, tho fraternities, col lege .I,llit and college customs all came In for their share of the attack. A special plea for a college library was formulated, along with pleas for a de bating society, a glee club and an offi cial yell, all of which the editors claim ed n said revive the bid time spirit. LOST—Prklay afternbon, Waterman self-filling fountain pen, near Liberal Arts Bldg Renard if returned to Botto Track liounc. Gilliland's Compound Cod Liver Extract with Malt, Wild-Cherry and Hypophos phates. A palatable Recon structive tonic for the relief of chronic Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis. Ray D. . Gilliland Druggist STATE COLLEGE, PA. G re . that . Servi z Public Ledger staff corre spondents are located in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Harris burg, Pittsburgh,WiAington, Chicago, San Francisco, South America, etc. The Ledger's own correspondents cover the entire continent from Maine to California. In addition, the Public Ledger has the Associated Press service (together with the United and International services for the evening edition), thus gathering by News From Other Colleges The student government at Earlharn College, Richmond, Indiana has been for from eatisfactory according to opin ions expressed by members of the fac ulty. It has been intimated by tho college authoritlea that unless a decided Improvement Is shown in the near future there will noon be a gradual return to the old paternalistic system of a few years back. A now course In clung cookeery has been established at the lona State Col lege Thu course is designed especially for the men of the college, and according to report a good Mud class hoe already been assured A fee of four dollars must be paid by those taking the course HURWITZ AM SMITH Tailors Cleaning and Pressing Suits made-to-order Repairing neatly done. Allen Street The Nittany Inn STATE COLLEGE, PA. DANCES AND BANQUETS OUR SPECIALTY J. P. 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