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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1918
News Editor for This issue
WHY NOT FOR ALL TIME?
The announcement that final examinations would be omitted for
this and next semester was hailed with delight by almost every student.
The widespread pleasure that was evident on all sides as a result of
that statement was certainly indicative of the general feeling towards
"finals" and the long hours of almost perpetual strain that most stu
dents are forced to undergo in these periods.
Taking for_granted that this would be the mood with which a
student body would-receive such a state of affairs, would it not indi
cate that the students, at least, would favor a permanent abolishment
of all final examinations?
It might be well to state here, that for some time before the
recent announcement was made concerning the omission of the final
examinations for this year, the COLLEGIAN had considered a reopen
ing of its last year's campaign for a permanent abolition_ of final ex
aminations for all students. All arrangements had been made for
such an announcement in this, the first issue of the paper following
vacation. Facts concerning both sides of the matter were to have
been presented in this issue, and a ballot form printed in next week's
paper, so arranged as to give each student a chance to voice his opin
ion in the matter, whether he favored the abolition, or not. Naturally.
such a step is now unnecessary, and we will leave such a decision for
future generatiods of classes, should the Council of Administration
desire to revert to the abhorrent system of final examinations when
conditions get back to normal.
The expression of student sentiment with regard to the•recent
announcement answers the question of their opinion in the matter
that we originally proposed taking up at this time. We have heard
no single objection to the fact that final examinations are to be elimi
nated this year. Comment has been to the exact contrary. We there
fore feel that we are not very far from stating the truth when we say,
that in a certain light, students in general would favor a permanent
abolition of these time-wasting, nerve-racking "finals."
The main object in doing away with final examinations for this
year is to gain the more than two weeks of time that would ordinarily
be consumed in that manner, so that.college,might close earlier and the
country be benefitted thereby. Now, under normal conditions could
not the final examinations be omitted and the students benefitted?
There are too many students who are inclined to "loaf along" during
an entire semester, reviewing their subjects for quizzes and final
exminations, and some of them ready to resort to any means to "get
by" with their work. All this results in a poor foundation of learning
in all of this man's subjects, and while he may pass the final examina
tions with even fairly good marks, the knowledge so hastily attained
soon leaves him, and he gains very little from his college course.
Therein lies a chief weakness in the final examination system.
On the other hand, with no final examinations expected, the stu
dent finds that he must apply himself to his studies daily; that he
must keep up with his classmates in every lesson; that-there will be no
chance to "bone" for a final through which he might pass the course;
that short quizzes would be expected at more frequent intervals;
that by his enforced application to his studies he would really learn
the things that he came to college to learn; that he would feel when
he graduated that he_had actually earned his diploma and_ be proud
of the degree conferred upon him, and finally, that he could feel that
his knowledge was there to stay, to serve him, his associates and his
coun try.
Therefore, does it not seem wise -to permanently abolish _ all
final examinations, even under normal conditions, when it would
naturally be supposed that if a student were below the required grade
- at the end of a semester, he would be granted the privilege of a short
examination, such as is being arranged for under present conditions?
And further, would it not be better to use those two wasted weeks in
each college year for further instruction in class work, or in a thorough
review of all work covered during a semester? We trust that the
Council of Administration will give this matter grave consideration
when the college work eventually returns to a normal basis.
THE COACHING SYSTEM
The bringing back into actual practice of the elements of a dis
tinctive Penn State football system that caused the Blue and White
teams to flourish in former days, constitutes one of the most pleasing
features of the decision by the Alumni Athletic Advisory Committee
to engage only graduate coaches for the next three years. The success
met by other colleges and untveisities in eventually coming back to this
system leads us to believe that its final and absolute institution at Penn
State will lead to a more satisfactory state of affairs than has existed in
gridiron circles here for some time past.
Introduced largely from the outside, and worked up to a state of
high perfection by capable inside assistance, this Penn State style of
play was distinctively a Penn State method and gained a reputation as
such. But with the introduction of the "one year rule" it was deemed
advisable to attempt an improvement by an injection of new blood to
overcome the handicap. As a result, things took a different turn and
while many good features were brought into play by the change, many
were lost from the old system. By the selection of Harlow as head
coach it is proposed to retrieve the discarded fragments and attempt a
return to that distinctive style with which he is thoroughly acquainted.
The alumni committee has placed full confidence in Harlow and the
system; this is shown not only m the fact that it has asked him to take
charge for three years, but also hat his assistants will be chosen from
former Penn State players who were of material aid in establishing
that system. The step is in keeping with the idea now being advanced
For the continuation of intercollegiate sports during the war; the com
mittee acted slowly and wisely in making its final decision, seeking the
advice of former players and well known coaches in the matter, and we
of the student body can well afford to feel that their mature judgment
is to be given precedence.
To those who for various reasons might be inclined to favor the
dual system of coaching as followed in the past two years in the intro
duction of an outside field coach, it necessarily remains that winning
teams were not produced. The new plays, new signals and new tactics
of these coaches were used in an attempt to better the style of play.
Naturally their work received first consideration, and the Penn State
system was entirely lost, especially during the past season. This was
considered a marked defect by the alumni committee, as evidenced in
their recent statement. With his new ideas, the field coach was prac
_tically--iii charge of the entire team, and it is the bringing of this
''%ponsi b ity under one head that in a way makes the change in the
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G. V. Glatfelter 'l9
G. W. SULLIVAN
coaching one that undoubtedly is for the best. At its best, football
coaching in any college next year will be far from consisting,of a bed of
roses, and v ith any fairly suitable material oh, hand in - the fall we look
to Coach H.trlow to "come through" with a good showing. -Next year
of all years will be most difficult, but wt. count on the reversion to the
diStinctive Oenn State system to mate, :ally aid in making the best
showing possible.
HAS PENN STATE QUIT?
Last Saturday evening in the Armory, the 'varsity basketball
team played a game with the Ambulance Unit for the benefit of the
Red Cross. From the size of the attendance at the game, one would
judge that_very few of the students knew that there was to be a game.
There were approximately 125 paid admissions, and not all of those
were by members of_ the student body.
Perhaps the game was not fully advertis - ed, coming so soon after
the Christmas holidays, and this may have tended to keep the attend
ance figures low. Yet even allowing this as a possible excuse, we are
sorely afraid that it made but little difference. When Penn State
fails to support its athletic
_teams, one is prone to ask the question
"Has Penn State quit?"
The highest authorities in the War Department and in the national
government have expressed a desire For the continuation of athletics
even - during the war, and Penn State has been endeavoring to do its
share in this respect. Yet without student support, these effarts must
necessarily fail; and as a result, we will have to admit that we could
not rise to tae situation. No doubt thereis a great amount of restless
ness among -the students, but why should this interfere with their
support of an athletic team?
Nor can the financial side of the argument be advanced for non
attendance. The cost of a ticket for Saturday's game was twenty
cents—the cost of a ,ticket to the movies was fifteen cents—and yet the
movies were both crowded while the men who are fighting for Penn
State on the basketball team were forced to play before a slim turn
out of faithful rooters. Moreover,_ the proceeds of the game were
turned over to the Red Cross, to aid that worthy cause.
This Saturday night ; there will be a double attraction in basket
ball. The 'varsity will- play Lehigh and the Freshman team will
tackle Bethlehem Prep. Both games should prove hard ones for
the Penn State teams and- they will need all the support that they can
get. So let the Penn State student body show that it has not quit
and moreover, that it WILL NOT quit!
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
The recent action of the Council of Administration with regard
to shortening the college-year, is an_ excellent idea in our opinion,
and is in keeping withthe nation wide movement in saving. The short
age of labor in all industries is a well-known fact, and even the four
months which the students can devote during the coming summer, will
be of inestimable value. A saving can not easily be effected at Penn
State in any of the lines which are attracting the greatest amount of
attention in the present conservation movement, but the time saving
as well as the work that will be accomplished during the summer
should prove to be of some avail.
The entire student body should not lose sight of the primary
reason that actuated the officials in deciding on this change, namely
that of helping the country as much as possible and in as many ways
as possible With' this in mind, we feel sure that each student will
take upon himself the responsibility of "doing his bit" by helping to
accomplish as much work during the coming semester as would re
sult under normal conditions, or even more if at all possible. To this
end, all distracting events that would tend to have a detrimental ef
fect on the scholastic work, should be-eliminated. All "cutting" of
classes should be reduced to a minimum, and should only. be resorted
to in case of absolute necessity. We feel sure that every Penn State
man will do his bit and help in every way to accomplish the purpose
of the change.
SOCCER TEAM WINS CLOSE
GAME FROM SWARTHMORE
The annual (211.1stmas eastern trip
taken 1w the Penn State soccer team
moved to he a disqppomtment •to the
players, due to last-minute cancella
tions by Lafayette and Lehns,li. The
former game was cancelled after the
team had alt eady left for Swarthmore
lo play the first game of the till). The
result of tins game was a 2 to i etctot y
for the Blue and White.
The game was played at Swarthmore
on a field covered with several inches
of ft oxen snow, which proved a severe
handicap to both teams. Both teams
gave only mediocre exhibitions due to
the excessive cold and to the lack of
Practice At times, the Penn State for
wards showed excellent ability to carry
the ball down the field, while at other
_times there was a woeful lack of team
work
In the Hist half, the ball was const
antly in Swarthmore teintory, although
Penn State could score hut one goal.
This was mule lip Cupit after the State
forward line had en nod the ball down
the field. Shortly after the start of the
second half. Catanach tcgistered the
, :econd goal on a corner kick which the
Swarthmore goal keeper allowed to shp
by lain. Swai thmore scored soon after,
and then the game was devoid of fur
ther fen till C. Berme, the trip, Arner,
'l3, was elected captain. Penn State's
hue-up: '
Goal, Arnar; fullback, Ilannigan
and Webstea , halfbacks, Matner, Lucas
arid - Starke ; outside left, Catanach;
inside left, Cupit; center, Mearkle;
itawle right, ,tlcßialtlen; outside right,
Vogel.
tc. Senool, (RYES COURSE
IN ENGINES FOR FARMERS
Realizing that under present condi
tions mechanical power must be used ,
as 'levet before by the farmers of the
state, the School of J\gileulture has be
gun a special series of coutses in gas
engines and tractors This course will
be open to any fame! Or citizen of l
Pennsylvania who is actually operating
of assisting in the operation of one of
these modern power devices The.
coin se is one neck in length. The first
one started last Monday morning and
hall continue until Saturday night Fel
lowing that time file courses will be
Wei ed every week, beginning on Mon
day anti ending on Saturday, for as long,
as the attendance justifies. Each coot so
will be limited to
_twenty men. The,
only necessary expense to persons talc
nag the course will be their railroad
fare to and nom State College and the
board and room while here. This should
make it possible for a large number to
attend.
The course t% ill cover everything
necessary to .1 thorough knowledge of
the operation and principles of con
struction of gas engines. The time
will be devided about equally between
theory and operation and every man
I) in) attends will leceiye instructions
by competent men of the proper and
efficient way of operating this most
s nece,sarydevice for the farm
DAIIT,MOUTIPS WINTER CARNIVAL
- The Dartmouth Outing Club has ex
tended an invitation to Penn State to
compete In the eighth annual winter
carnival_ to be held at Hanover, N. H.,
on February 14, 15, and 16. Social
features will not be lacking, although
emphasis is being plticed on the out
door events Prizes are to be awarded
irf the skl and snowshoe dashes and
obstacle races, in the ski cross-country
race and in ski joring and jumping.
PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
Looking Backward
_L.
WI;EA OF JA.iliAllY 9
I he Year, Ago
The soccer a 11) was successful, Penh
State 'N‘inniMi tv.o of the games and
ty mg the thn'tl
The Seventa Annual Partners' Week
tt • ,ts voted 1.),N all, who attended during
the holidays, to have been the most sue
cessful' of those yet held
l'enn State's basketball team, with
too old men playing, was preparing to
stmt. the sea on by meeting the Pitts
but gh . Colleg_ans.
Fifteen Years Ap,o
In the latter part of Deeembei the
college was honored by a VISO. from
Governor Stone and some forty mem
bers of the stile legislatute The party
Inspected the arious departments of
the college and teviewed the cadet bat
talion.
The western trip of the baltetbal-1
team was cancelled
Trtenl.,y Year, Ago
The liasket6,lll schedule for the sea
son was announced. It contained games
with Bucknell, Cornell, and University
of Penns3lvania.
The Freshman-Sophomore football
scrap game, held in December, was won
by the Freshmen by a score of 1-0
CII A N (MS 1N TII OLT%
.1. Norman Whitney. of Alfred Uni
versity, N. Y., and Oidean Rocket',
teaching tint I recently in the liarris
burg Public , chools, have been secured
as instructors in the English Depart
ment.
Professor D. IN , Pearce has been se
cured tys assistant Professor of Educa
tion. Mr. Pearce was formerly at. the
University of Maine.
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Miller, W., Lieutenant Cain() Cus
ter, Mich
Miller H. E., Chemist. West VII ginia
Pulp and Paper Co, Covlng.ton, W. Va
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Miller, W. It., Civil kingmeez lag work,
Public Service Gas Co., Jersey City, N
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Moore Rus.ei, Inspector of Ordnance
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:Morgan, A. It., 1t..2:,(2:1reh Fellow,
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Alorrk, Drafted. Newberry, l'a.
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Nicholson, S. 0., Drafted, Westville,
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Melilly, J. W., Planner in Production
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Ober, B. It., New Enterprn..e,,Pa
(Merle, J. S., Lafayette 11111 Pa.
O'Brien, .1. A., tVilltes Barre,
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..Popp, It. IV., In charge of Biological
Science Dept, Central - State Normal
School, Lock Haven, Pa.
Potter, ,1. 1:., Director of Agriculture
High School, Coudersport, Pa
Price, J. F. F., Managing home farm,
Olen MIN, Pa
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Win, Miss 1.. A., Teacher in
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Dr
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rig of the Ante' lean - Assoetatton of Po
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Engineering News
Engine is el mg EXtflFls,•oi Nortnall On CD e M
art mentiller of the
been !Pleased for a few p
months to o r :
gamze the educational work for th.
Chester bitng Co. C. C. C. Gu m :
whose headouarteis have been itt
delphia w ill de% ote Part of his tine t o
the Mike at the College
ofessur C 1. Kinslee wig i . tir esent
the College ,at Confei once in Wash.
ing ton .la nn o y 11 th called by , th e
Fe(101:11 fillreall of Vocational ,Edon.
tiona to consider other needs of_ th e
governinent for skilled men such
elect! leal. mechanical, and civil en gi ,
nears, mcchatim, and electricians.
Classes similar to the Ordnance and
Signal Corps will probably be organized
tinder the in , 4l actions of the War De •
pal tment.
AT II ISTO RICA L CONVENTION
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P. T. Boucke, Dr. Jacob 'ranger, Dr,
T C. Church, Mr C Ii Chase, and lir.
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