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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1918
A FINE OPPORTUNITY
Among the majority of the people of the United States there is
a great misconception as to the value of a college to a man and as
to the value of a college man to the community This is due largely
to the fact that the college men Corm such a small fraction of the
total population of this country, and also to the fact that only a
few people really get to know and understand college men. The
average citizen of this country believes that a college man is more
or less of a nuisance and that n college is a substantial place to spend
both time and money and to go the "pace that kills."
Of course, those of us who really know realize that this impres
sion is entirely false—that colleges are one of the essential elements
of the nation and that college men are the selected individuals who
arc to become leaders in th world We believe that those who have
come in contact with a college ars also aware of the value of such an
institution and we may be sure that they will vouch for college men
But it is with those who know nothing of the real ideals and purposes
of a college—by far the larger number—that we have to deal.
And the men from the National Army who are coming here this
week to take a course in training for airplane work belong almost
entirely to this latter class They are men who for the most part have
never learned to know a college or have never seen it in its working
clothes Their advent furnishes us with an excellent opportunity to
strike a decisive blow for Penn State and for the sake of all the col
leges in the United States The impression that these men form
here is bound to be transmitted by them, whether good or bad.
It is up to us, men of Penn State! We have here a golden oppor
tunity to show these visitors what a college really is doing and to
prove to them that we, as students, are in reality preparing ourselves
for the great work that is lying before us By a steady applica
tion to our work, we can show them that we have a purpose as sin
cere as their own; by courteous treatment, we can prove that above
all else, the college man is a gentleman; and by maintaining the dem
....
ocratic spirit of Penn State, we can disprove the theory that all col
lege men are snobs. It's up to us, Penn State. Let's make godd!
MOVING-UP DAY
During the past week, since the announcement was made that
Moving-Up Day would be held on April 13, there has been consider
able comment as to the advisability of such a day being held more
than a week before the closing of college. We believe that such com
ment has been made by those who have taken the plan at its face value
and have not investigated into the merits of the case, rather than
through any desire to "knock" the idea Just on general principles.
The idea of a Moving-Up Day was not originated at State Col
lege but it merely follows a custom that has already been worked out
in other colleges The purpose of the day is evidenced by its name—
a day when each class shall move up a rung on the ladder of educa
tion and shall assume the duties and dignity of the preceding class
Instead of each class waiting until the following fall to automatically
assume the succeeding title, Moving-Up Day is the official time when
the title is assumed.
Apparently, the main objection is to the releasing of the Fresh
men fi om their customs, or at least this is the only objection that
we have yet heard. However, if we consider this matter carefully it
will readily be seen that there is really no objection even on that
score. In former years, Penn State has been almost the only college
that retained Freshman customs until the final day of college. At
many of the colleges, the first-year nien arc permitted to shed their
"clinks" and other customs at least a month before the closing of
collage Yet Moving-up Day will only come about a week before
Commencement.
Moreover, although a Freshman may shed his customs on Mov
mg-Up Day, nevertheless, he is still subordinate to the other three
classes and any abusing of his privileges may still be punished by
the Tribunal But the chief argument in favor of the day is that a
Freshman who undergoes a week of Sophomore privileges cannot
help but feel a closer bond of union between himself and the college;
and having had a taste of the sweetness of liberty, he will be ready,
yes, even anxious, to return to Penn State in the fall The same may
also be said for the members of the Junior and Sophomore classes.
And finally, a week as a Sophomore this spring will go a long way
toward making that Sophomore far more tolerable when Ile returns
next fall.
The Pen
for School
College
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) W. teßan's
"Congratulations to the whole wrestling squad and coaches that
made possible the wonderful showing of the wrestling team at the Ideal)
Inercollegiate matches on Saturday." ?,*. 4111!
(Signed) Pittsburgh Alumni .. Pen -
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YES, THEY'RE BEHIND US!
No better answer to the question as to whether the alumni are
behind the college could have been found than the following telegram
which was received by Graduate Manager R. H. Smith about a week
ago
Tom Harman, Sec'y
This merely goes to show that even though the Allumni are not
able to always support the teams in person, their thoughts are with
the wearers of the Blue and White and they anxiously await the
results of the games. Moral support plays a large part in every
victory, and the incident mentioned above is only further proof that
the renn State Alumni are all behind he student buily.
Agricultural Notes
Imtntalintel} upon Elio close of the
college the Senior Horts will atilt
nn a One wee's auto trip through the
non Lim n C l ot this state and the fruit
gievang Booth,. of Now York Thoy
al e scheduled to leave horn April twen-
G. S Wolcott TO
AVomnlen Editor
EMEMEEI
J L. Stewart '2l
E. 11. Dickman '2l
. Due'nese Manager
Advert!alai; Manager
Circulation 'Manager
EM=l:l
Ing section nenr Chautauqua, Now York,
ail! he visitred. Tho trip will and with
tho Inspection of the truck gnrdons and
greenhomes of I.lrit, county, Pennsyl
vania
The enrollment of young mon from
the high schools throughout the state
for the farm training ammo to be Or-
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On the Corner
rathet ,
It isiVt all BMWes and bliss,
The quatrains especially bother—
They mu seldom as easy as this.
—Buffalo News
Which accounts in a any for the habit,
(And It mutely Im nothing mime)
When we see a Pout-liner, we grab It.
And tack on another like this.
—Youngstown Telegram.
We'te tickled to death when we strike
'em
As evel exchanges we pore,
And gosh! how our readers, all like
They oat 'em and holler for more.
—Springfield 'Union
Wo thank ) ou, dear colyumning brother,
For saving us labor and fret,
Behold, Val have written another—
, And happily the end Is not yet!
Let me get In tae game while Ito going,
I can tacit on a verso and I v.lll.
Suet 10011 at the v.ay It 10 growing.
And notice tho space It can 1111.
—Dorelt Pre., Prone
It pays one to be a good waiter,
For Instance, in this sort of case
fly holding ours off until later
We make it fill Moo times the space.
—Akron Times
We're elute there Is more to come after
To doubt It %weld be most absurd,
Although not a cause for loud laughter,
It's seldom sue got the last word.
—Yonkers Statesman.
Let's send It along on Its travels, "--
A album at least It should take,
Unlike some nor knitting that ravels,
This fabric is easy to make.
Tim e Nl. mote of this col)urn of fillers,
Made lazy conductors to servo,
We had clipped all the rest of the
thtiller,
1 But to print more tee hadn't the naive.
1 Harrisburg Patriot.
The last colyumlst was too hasty
In clipping the dope from the shoot,
ee'ro sure to the stud. It Is tasty,
And out alms It helps us to meet.
The Freshman lacrosse team clashed
Ith the Sophomores In their first game
of the season on Saturday afternoon,
on llolmes field, and the result wan a
Ito 1 tie An extra period of five min
utes failed to prose the superiority
of o either team The Freshman
team is showing up oxeePtionallY
%ten this year, and a very Interesting
scrap Is expected on April 23rd when
the Sophomores and Freshmen clash in
their annual scrap game.
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PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
SOCCER MEN RECEIVE
THEIR LETTER AWARDS
At It rennet meeting of the Athletic
Committee It wan decided to award the
minor sports ...S . ' for soccer to the mem
bers of the team, despite the fact that
only two games were played. The men
receiving this distinction were• Amer
'lB, (captain), Bailey 'lB (manager);
Omit. 'l9. Catanach 'l,9„Fogol 'l9, Lucas
'l9, and McFadden 'l9.
The soccer prospects for neat cocoon
ate bottet than ever before In the his
tory of the sport at Penn State Man
ager rtumberger Is arranging an east
ern trip on which he hopes to have
games with the University of Pennsyl
vania• Swarthmore, Flayelford, Lafay
ette, Lehigh and possibly some others
All Indications point to a team which
will uphold the record of three seasons
without a defeat.
SOCCER MEETING TOMORROW
An Important meting of all Soccer
en mill be held at 6.80 Thursday
ening. in Enginering A.
TEXT BOOKS REDUCED !
Our sale of text books is still on, but the selection is get
ting smaller every day. Better select yours while the picking
is good. _
ATHLETIC GOODS, BASEBALLS, BATS AND GLOVES.
TENNIS BALLS, RACKETS, ETC.
TYPEWRITERS, SCRAP BOOKS, PENNANTS, BANNERS,
CUSHION TOPS AND BLANKETS.
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earth than the service demanded of the Gil
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Under the very worst possible'conditions
- of climate—with cold - or hard water—on
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Engineering News
At a meeting of the local members of
the American Society of Mechanical
F.ngineers last Friday night. the subject
of the "Flow of Air Through Pipe." woe
discussed. Mr Parke, of the WesUng
house Air Drake Co., Mr. L. H Fry, of
the Standard Steel Co, and other guests
took part In the discussion.
The first material for the new unit,
to be called 'Engine:gag B, has been
received There will be about 60 car
loads of brick. Meet, lumber, elate, and
other...materials. Active work will be
gin as soon as order of largo drain tile
is received to provide for proper drain
age.
Mr P H Parke, Resident Engineer
of the Westinghouse Mr Brake Co.,
gave the concluding lecture in the an
nual series arranged for upperclassmen
In Engineering• His subject was "The
Development of Train Control" With
slides, he illustrated various types of
Real Pipe
for
:ollege Men
lose are two of the
popular shapes in
ich you can get the
Stratford
$l.OO and up
D C Hand Made
$1.50 and up
kch a fine pipe,
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I vulcanite bit.
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turned (loin bin furlough to take charge
of the Ordnance class which began
April let.
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Special rates to
Clubs and Fraternities
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The College Man's Shop
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Custom Tailorhit
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Have You Seen the New Ciltems
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T HESE models were designed by members of
the Gillette Organization who have seen
service with the Colors and kmow what the sol
dier Is up against.
Hundreds of officers and men are buying
them—the U. S. Service Set in metal case, and
the new Khaki-covered sets for Uncle Sam's
soldiers and officers.
The Gillette is thg one razor for the man
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wide use and reputation.
When a man wants netv-Bledes he-can get
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Our Paris Office carries stocks—is constantly
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Gillette Safety Razors and Blades on sale
everywhere in France, England, Italy and the
Eastern battle fronts.
There are more Gillettes used than all
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