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Penn State Collegian
Published Ace°lay during the College tear by students of the Pennsylcanla
SIAM Collage In the interest of Um Studente,lty, Alumni and Friends of
the College.
EDITORIAL STAFF
0. Shog '2O Editor
D C Dlnwdetl '2O Assistant Editor
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
1 0 . II Loeschner '2l H. S Davis '2l
Miss Helen M. Zimmerman '2O Woman's Editor
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IL R. Nein '2O Athertlxing and Circulation Manager
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS
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llember tit Inlnrnullrglnln Nel‘qpitiwr As.clation
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1910
A LIVING MEMORIAL
In Pcnn State's enrollment this year there arc between three and
four hundred men who have returned from either military or naval
service. Counting the number that returned at the beginning of the
second semester last term, about seven hundred ex-service men have
come back to resume their studies They have returned because they
fully realiecd during their absence what n college education means
in the world nt large. Some of their former comrades, however, are
not so fortunate. Some of them will never return.
And these fallen comrades of Penn State, the seventy-four stu
dents and alumni who gave all they had to give, we who arc now in
college must keep ever in mind. They have challenged us to make
the most of the advantages, which some of them received and others
of them can never receive They have challenged us in the words of
Lieutenant Colonel John McCrea, who writes•
"We are the dead. Short. days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow.
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
in Flanders field.
To you from falling hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
IVe shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."
So during this coming year, college will mean more than just
n prepnration for each to live his own life It means that every one
must prepare for the work of reconstruction and readjustment which
hes ahead It means that those who one year ngo were preparing
for n part in the great war will now turn their preparation into chan
nels equally important, for this wnr will have been fought in vain un
less the principles for which America fought arc made fast and cer
tain. And unless every ounce of good is obtained from our college
work, unless the most is made of our preparation, the efforts of our
fallen comrades, Penn State's dead, will tend to be nullified.
DR. SPARKS STILL ABSENT
The student body of Penn State will regret to learn that Dr.
Edwin Erie Sparks, president of the college, is still unable to resume
his duties as e‘ectitive Up until about three weeks ago, President
Sparks had every c‘pectation of returning for the opening of college.
But upon the advice of his physician, it has been thought advisable
for him not to attempt to resume his work , at this time He has
greatly improved in health and was keenly disappointed not to be here
to welcome the old and new students last Wednesday.
Dr. Sparks has served Penn State very efficiently for the past
ten years, but the task of keeping this college on a plane of "Business
ns Usual" during war-time conditions was too great for one man and
he succumbed to nervous c•hmnstion last March He was granted a
leave of absence by the Board of Trustees for one year to rest and
recuperate..
Immediately after his first severe illness, he took treatment at
the University Hospital,-Philadelphia. and otter a few weeks conva
lescence at Gillen Hall, near Wnrnersville, was enabled to rctunr to
Penn State for the annual commencement exercises, when he confer
red the degrees upon the graduating members of the class of 1919.
He then left for Ephraim, Wisconsin with his family, where he spent
the summer. His fifty-ninth birthday was celebrated on July six
teenth while on a five-day yachting trip on the Grant Lakes. A re
cent message to Dean Pond, mailed from Little Current, Ontario, said
flint he was then on a little yacht trip into the wild country north of
Georgian Bay, Canada. He sent all good luck for the opening and
expressed the regret that he could not be here.
While every Penn State student is sorry that Dr. Sparks is not
back, each one can be glad that his condition is rapidly improving,
and that when he does return, he will return refreshed in body and
mind, and ready to again take up his duties as "Presy".
PENN STATE'S FUTURE
The COLLEGIAN extends a worm welcome to every member of
the incoming class of 1923, to every member of the new two-year ag
ricultural clnss, to each special student, to each one entering here this
year with advanced standing, and Inst but by far not least, to every
Penn State man who has returned to college after having served in the
bigger and nobler task of helping Uncle Snm in the recent war.
No one can deny the fact that Penn State has returned to normal
conditions Three years of college life infringed upon by war have
not passed by without leaving their mark, and yet, now that everything
is over, we can well be proud of the pest record of our alma mater, her
alumni, faculty, and students. We can turn with clear vision and
bright expectations toward the future, and face with calmness and
confidence whatever it may hold in store.
Undoubtedly, this year is going to be n big one nt Penn State.
With a monster Freshman class, n large number of Sophomores, the
shattered Senior and Junior classes again being filled up by men who
have "done their bit," and the expected number of other new students,
Penn State tins the record-breaking enrollment of almost 3,000 men
and women. It is only natural that among such a large number, there
will come up problems, both gendral and individual, and in such cases
the best results can be obtained only by every one doing what he be
lieves to be right. Each one must live up to the unwritten principle
that Penn ptnte comes first in all things, fraternity second, and self
last.
Two matters of vital interest to the student body which were
mentioned at the close of the last college term and which must be
solved this year are the strengthening of the Honor System and some
method of arousing class spirit, especially among the two lower classes.
"Something should be done to the Honor System or it should
be kicked out the back door!" "A college that really uses n system
of honor bas no need of an Honor System." "All acts of dishonesty
should be reported." The foregoing are some of the remarks that have
been made in connection with the Honor System at Penn State. As far
ns we can see, they all have their foundation in Article I, Section 5,
which is to the' effect that any student who sees another cheating in an
Examination shall first warn the offender And then if the latter still
persists in cheating, the attention of at least one other pesron shall be
called to the matter and the case then carried to the Honor Committee.
Experience in the past has shown that one student will rarely, if ever,
report another he sees cheating, on the ground that if he does, he will be
a "squealer". As long as this condition exists, the Honor System
can not be successful. It will be recalled that last year in virtually
every case reported, the attention of the Honor Committee was brought
to the suspected parties by members of the faculty and not by stud
ents. What is needed therefore is legislation' by the Honor Com
mittee, subject to the approval of the student body, wilt& will remedy
this weakness and which will create a method whereby every student
who clients shall be reported. Again, it certainly is not fair to the
honest members of n class to warn n man who is cheating that he
will be reported if lie persists. For one thing, he may have secured
all the information he needs to puss his examination and win a high
place in the list of scholarship candidates beford he is even warned;
and for another thing, the man who clients knows better than anyone
else that he is cheating, and n man who has cheated certainly has for
feited all right to be warned before he is reported. The present col
' lege year, therefore, is an important one for the Honor System. Let
us, to a man, get behind it, support it, and make it a success.
The second matter of importance to be given attention this year
is some method of arousing class interest. While the S. A. T. C last
full had ninny good points, it must be admitted that it certainly play
ed havoc with "class spirit". The half year of customs in vogue
front Jnnunry an did not succeed to any appreciable degree in arous
ing tins spirit, as may be judged from the small number participa
ting in the "tug-of-war", the main class scrap of the year. As a few
suggestions, there could be one or two new scraps introduced, which
while eliminating all danger to life and limb would nevertheless ful
fil the required purpose. A "field day" might also be held with the
Freshmen and Sophomores as the main participants, and stunts of all
kinds could be arranged. A supervised hike of the Fieshmen to
Mount Nittnny would also be feasible, as would another exhibition
show, similar to "Zarney's circus". In each of these, there are various
minor details which when arranged and carried out would add much
to the life and zest of the events.
THE FIFTEENTH MILESTONE
With this issue, the COLLEGIAN begins its fifteenth volume,
which means that it is starting its fifteenth year of publication. We
feel that since its founding, the paper has at various stages made
great progress forward. It will be the policy of the present staff
this year to continue to try to make the paper better with each issue,
giving n live, interesting and truthful report of all college activities.
To do this, however, the staff must have the support of the stu
dents, faculty and alumni. Because of increased printing expenses
this year, the subscription price has been slightly raised but we hope
by the kind of paper we put out to more than make up for this. The
paper is published for the benefit of the students and alumni, and
those who benefit thereby should support it.
We believe that it is not asking too much for every student to
subscribe. The place which the COLLEGIAN will win this year in
the competition for the Public Ledger prizes in the Intercollegiate
Newspaper Association will depend largely upon the number of stu
dent and alumni subscriptions. Virtually every other member of
the Association has a one hundred per cent subscription list. Let
Penn State have the same!
The COLLEGIAN wishes to call the attention of the students to
its "The Letter Box" department. This is maintained solely for the
expression of opinion on matters pertaining to general college inter
est and communications are at all times welcome. Bear in mind,
however, that all articles must be signed. The signature will or will
not be published upon the wish of the writer.
The editorial staff of the COLLEGIAN is at present working un
der a great handicap. Mr. C. L. White '2l, one of the three associate
editors, is not returning to college this year. Mr—F. H Leuschner '2l,
another associate editor, will not be back until October fifteenth.
COLLEGE HEALTH SERVICE
MATES ANNOUNCEMENT
The College Health Service was eatab
-110110:1 In January. 19IG, for the prener
satlon of the health of the student,: by
preVentlng, an far an potmlble, any
sellouo outhronk of diseane among
them. :mil for the care of Mono who
me no unfoi Mato as to become 111.
TI e college hen net .1110 inn build-
Inge for the mm of the Health Service,
of NOM, one 11.10 been equipped nith an
elhht-bed Innrmory and Dispenenry
101111 the °Mot of the college phyelelan,
11110 the other hen been made to nerve
nn no leolotion Itonpltnl for contagiona
atone., with room for ten patients
The Health Service Staff concha. of
the college physician and two fees
toted mopes, whose aervicen are nug
'nettled blunt necesoni y by the employ
ment of extra num.
A Portion of tho gymnnolum leo In
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allotted to the Health Service, uhich
entitle, each student to a thorough
medical examination upon entrance to
the college, and to fres consultation
and advice at the dispensary during
ogles hours
Profemlonal vielte by the eollbge
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Good Live Agents
for high class laundry
that caters to a discrimi
nating trade. -
Liberal terms to the right
man. ' -
High Standard Laundry
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pltssician to the students at their rooms
are made for the fee prmailing among
the lawn plissicians AS far as pos
sible, medicines, when necessary. are
supplied nt the dispensary at coat.
Students confined to bed in the in
thnuny or isolation hospital are furn
ished nit clue and attention at a reas
onable fee of about $2OO per dos The
student health sots lee tuna been estab
lished to rid In the mnintennnee of
good health
Tile °Meer of the department are lo
cated In the health set vice buillfing on
the crowns /dune the Liberal Arts
Building, and ae open to the students
each reliant dn> during leasoimble limas
Commiltation Is free, 111111 It is recom
mended that It be sought I* any stu
dent btua feels the lenxl Indisposed
While It la expected that all students
that are able, except M.llOll there Is It
possihlllly of a contagious disease, to
come to the office, Om. un.thte to do
so MA be stetted at their tons A
fee tt 111 ho clanged for each ALM.
The health thol flee doe. not Include
maJoh ohno itleon, the manning of (mo
tto or, oh ehrenle tllneoxen, •
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The TAILOR
Tice Passing of Cinderella
THE quaint little childhood tale of
the poor kitchen maid is not so
far removed from recent reality.
For we all recall the staggering piles of
dishes, the dust-strewn floor, the tubs
of clothes, the treadmill task at the
sewing machines! Yes, Cinderella
like was the housework of yesterday.
And now, the girl of 1920 looks to
electricity—most tractable of hand
maidens—as the fairy prince who
makes We easier and fuller.
Just a push of thd button—and tiny
electric motors sweep, wash dishes
or clothes; clean, scour and polish;
make ice or ice cream, run the
sewing machine and play the piano
or phonograph. -- ...
General
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ed for all dressing or medicine taken
from the office Abate this amount.
nutlet lids bill be furnished at an near
mist tat possible. firing the change milli
you Do not mill the plipilcian to Iteep
account or these small amounts
The lienlth denim, physlclnn Is Dr.
P 11Itenour : bourn ot tho coven
dlspennory nto nom 8.00 to 10:00 n
m 1.00 to 200 nod 0.70 to 7.30 p m
In trlophonlng . call 000 noll ask for Limo
College 11colth Sertlee.
While the motors do the work, other
electric appliances are distributed
about the house to make good living
more convenient. Electric cooking
utensils, hair driers, cigar lighters,
burglar alairns, door bells, and
furnace regulators, are now operated
by the magic . wand of electric
power.
The development `of the miniature
motors for the kitchen and electrical -
devices woe made possible by the
mph! progress in experience gained
by the General Electric Company's
Engineers, whose effolts in the appli
cation of electricity for every sort of
industrial endeavor during the past
quarter century have brought free
dom from the drudgery of other days.
Welnesdny, Sept. 2A, 1919
COLLEGIAN WINS THIRD IN
JOURNALISTIC COMPETITION
In the annual competition for the
001 lie Ledger prizes of ono hundred
donors, awards for the last college
year sere made as folios. first prize,
fifty dollars. Pitoenly. Swarthmore;
second prize. thirty-Ilse dollars. Ruck
se
se al., Bucknell; third prize, fifteen
dolhirs, COLLIICIAN, Penn State.
Judgment was made upon general
make-up and news appeal of the Puller,
and the number of nubsei Mem In
proportion to tile 10101 number of stu
dents nod alumni.