Page Two Penn State Collegian Published semi-weekly during the College yeoo by students of the Penneyl- Yenta Stile College. In the interest of Zaidents, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends of the College. MMIMMI! kt 1.1. Colvin C. 13 111..., ASSOCIATE. EDITORS F P Georte, '25 J II Lam, '25 Women's }Maur _ .. _ , Asq'etant. Women's Editor. I=l H R. McCulloch. W 14 Stahl '24 .. L hf Aronsion. Ilusinesti 'Manages Ad mrilaint Ma nage' Circulation Manage , ' ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS J. M Eisler, '25 J. HCanon. if ItEPORTERS W.R.Anthony.T6 NV, 3 Durbin, 26 C C. Richert, TC R T Kriebel, '2ll J It Dania'', TC It Dotter. TC 11. 3 Tindall, '26 S Romentaid, .2e 22. A Shuner, TC II L Kellner, TO II W Cohen. '2G A. 12. Smith, '26 The Penn stale Collegian Invites rninmunicallonv on any subject of college Intelest Letters nnict hear the signatures of the writers All cony for Tues day's Issue must be In the WMco by noon on Monday, and for Pt Way's Issue, by noon Thurvilay SolNerbalon price 22 GO, if paid be rare Tenuery let, 1924. Atter January Ist. 1921, 92 75. , . Entered at the PosteMee. State College, Pa as second elan matter. Office: .Nittany Printing and Publishing Co. Building. - Member of Easters Intercollegiate Newspaper Assoclatlock TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1924 =ZEII=PI IS MEDIOCRITY A CRIME? Mediocrity, bugaboo of progressive Americanism, is found in all walks of life. Excusable in somO cases, it is entirely inexcusable in otheis. ror, while it is evident that not all people are endowed with the same capacities in the particular line in which they are en :rut], it is equally true, nevertheless, that too many individuals are content with work of an inferior quality when, by extending them selves without undue effort, a greatly superior grade of work might he produced But inedtom ity, as it exists in the outside world, is not of partic ular interest to college students. It is in connection with this evil, with its attending and resulting influences, as it applies to under nraduate life at American institutions of higher learning that stu dent interest is aroused There is a tendency toward mediocrity, it would seem, in all lines of collegiate endeavor. But it is not without cause. There is not enough competition in undergraduate activities. And where compe tition is in evidence, it is usually not spirited enough for the produc tion of exceptional results Individuals working for student positions of honor, trust or influence on a competitive basis, seem content with mediocre work, some because they themselves are mediocre, others because they are not required to extend themselves. To those undergraduate competitors in whose ordinary work are seen their best efforts, much credit must be given. But upon those individuals, capable of greater things, who are simply content to drilr with the tide, much discredit must be reflected. "To give a little than Ins best should be the motto of every man" says Coach Hugo Bezdek And what an immense amount of good would result if col lege men were out to regard such an expression seriously. Debating, dramatics, music, journalism, in tact all lines of col legiate activity are suffering because of mediocre work ,turned out by pal ticipants. Debating, to cite a,specific - example, is one of the oldest lorms of intercollegiate competition and is generally recognized as an activity productive of exceptional returns. Yet each year wit nesses instructors in the forensic art combating a proposition arising from a mediocre expenditure of efforts But there is another phase to be considered in the discussion of mediocrity. Year after year men go through college,'men of su perior intelligence and ability, without even trying out for any un- ' du graduate nen% ity, for some of which they are oft-times peculiar ly fitted It is a safe estimate that there are men in college today who are better qualified to fill the positions of honor and influence on the campus than the individuals who are, at present, in such po sitions It is unfortunate that such is the case, but it is none the less true It represents a distinctive loss to the college and to the Lack of confidence may occasion non-participation,—that and lames,. But confidence can be acquired, and work is the most ef lective remedy for that "tired feeling" It is essential that every undergraduate interest himself in some activity independent of his scholastic routine And then, when interested, it is only fair 1,3;) college and to himself 'to give a little better than his best " 'MAKE 1T 100 PERCENT Last night witnessed the official opening of a campaign inaugurat ed to secure new students' interest in the two million dollar cam paign for health and welfare buildings at Penn State It is hoped that this campaign may be productive of results in proportion to the merit of the cause which it is promoting. For then one hundred per ia.iit participation would be assured. And that, by the way, is the goal of the present drive among [list year men,—one hundred percent participation Nor is the goal too high in the opinion of men who have worked indefatigably in the promotion of this great project since President Thomas and his associates first set the wheels of progressive thought and action in Motion. Students can not afford to pass up a share in Penn State. It is not good business, to say nothing of the moral obligations involved Modern teachings, based upon hundreds of years of experiente, emphasize the fact that happiness is dependent upon both giving and receiving. Penn State is giving to each and every one of her sons and daughters, who care to avail themselves of the op nominates presented, a heritage that can never be repaid in full. Where, then, is the man who would refuse so great a benefactor in this, her hour of need? Truly, such an individual is not a Penn State man. COMMUNICATIONS Primarily a student publication for and by the students, and the interests of Penn State, the Collegian is dependent upon everyone connected with the College in any way whatloever in ensuring its pur pose :awe successful and continuously better. The Collegian there fore offers its columns for any student comment concerning the camp us affairs, an opportunity for individual expression. All criticisms and suggestions for the benefit of the publication itself are also earn- -. Editor-In-Chia( Managing Editor ..Managing Editor H. S Morris, '25 W T. Pratt, R Lawry, '24 ..- Ills* 31 Earley, '2O _ F P GEORGE Thoughts of Others BE ABLE TO TALK (lii: D WA ILLINI) The triniti +lts of Illlnnln line nn as nnliillig 11t lint 0W24 1111i1114 men 4mllo I 111 41 roil 1111 0101 I,° fool inil nim .oniethlnu sit right ft mil Ilia shoulder mil In 1i on% Inning . in ninei bcroi e nn 0 odic. e Tuna fit t in nal) la. e‘ 141 , n1 hell the Mlnnllt Is in itle in fluid Inn dents to yolk at ionsnentlnnn and °thin student meeting, Th , i fur /4 &pin, able A Inlllo to eet not title to go out Into the tent lit and make hlttt bell 10.1111 mull he to title to Oak benne to tin, thence The • muter t time hi the ofln in n ben he h 4 o tiled upon to pallet In4tl 11, t 0111014 10 101 l 1114 0,11 eNrerlt no 14 ot tit 101101 to he title to nu, engaglnglx <tin% au 'Coo et an 1111 n In ofetetlonal hfe 00000 found thenituth 4, unable 10 110 011 , 1 .1111 i 111., lulu . 4111T1 , 1 .11', oldingl% Cian ites In publle tweaking help vnitte the problem to some eNttitt but tbe, tael 113 et titbit 010 teat f In too m tire 'rlie tandem MO, Ike. lin 4timetitet its one e of the tenth it nil In v, doing . gets nn!) the lutllment4 lir the tit tnil unletes he heepv up Itiv pin tit e, lie In apt to hurl himself big itbout In t It l Intl nilniati it litn e tiled upon \Vim on are getting at In the f g th it the AOlllllOll of an thin In or it lie %milting that trio i Itt in upon hlo feet 'wrote in nuillenre 14 good fin hint and trio in lam Jniiit .lit 1/1111C0 mote or vi if tto tldenrti nt] lodge rot the tie‘l thne Th it L 4 the le loon he me be lies,. ill it deb glop: L'oo4l WV 41° 101 N'ltylt deleitlng, Intel -t °liege de lin tine and tn Told-ft ite nit, de b ging It ionh I tient: ci uld he The pi loth e In n good hiltgen of in thing n 111111 get 011 1119 unit „hen thing In Motive meeting lo n good one The r7thei fellrign hook It hint and he Iv utiongthened 1 lilt To till., 1011., 1.111, 14 the onl, iy lii 1 nllll V.lll et 01 lion to do It iinolh and ALBERT DEAL 86 SON Heating AND Plumbing 117 Frazier Street SPECIAL This %V Lk Only Milk Chocolates 39 C LB CANDYLAND State College Bakery . Mother's . Bread PASTRIES OF ALL KINDS EMI I=l Party Catering a Specialty w hy taii f oc" does 'a r mirror mites`? —been Imo the bark of the gl tvv Is onited n tin huh Imllt et. n Moll nowt not nteaorb light hence the light tIN it 11. )1101 fot m on lorme, ore thrown Imet. In t elleetton Ole in not In lght na n ntli tot In the home tt here Puretest No. 6 Disinfectant triton off tllt t nun Illnenme Cot - tuln dr ith to geony hems flout Intent house, cellar to stable, Ilseellent for hountln, toilet use and nick t omo Ten Omen , mom pone] fol I hon rmbolin twin Sae, notch. !omens!, e Ono of 200 Pot °test Kellam- Mom Mr health and sy glene Met y Item the bent that skill and ennui hence mot produce, REXALL DRUG STORE ROBERT J. MILLER, P. D. State College, Pa. THE L PENN 'STATE 'COLLEGIAN Tlneute hn the eommetee--englneer- Ing debate N, 11l be hold tod it Jve hove tint thin oshortlon gill hnve a little effort Facts and ,Figures I=l The Tallnms Is the oldest of Penn Stile's Ism m mein 111911tUtiOrN Belot, tam 31 to N t s begun. In the onnu 11 t potl of 1817. on 151 unfit lodgment Is eottle'of gifts of books, these helm: list d In the thie: le to Autleultutlst of JlllllllO s, ISIS The second mutual re po,. that of 1513 gls es In Insentot s of gill the Theoetts Of the 1 , Ism Sshonl oul at !Ins time the lalnom 1511 , 1 et eal- Itsd mph 190 s °looms, soloed nt nlnet3 11l 0 clollnts Pooh.. on ntensltur, ft tilts, lo mist, 5, In t tin m tUrs, sursrs Mg nod o m o o philosophy moutons , the thleS u s uul ins t re Justlned In "'smiths UM the sear 1877 Os the date of the foUnd- Mg of the 1,11,1 Its, the some ye 1r In uhlt It the moth es. of molts and looms rat 1.10 guise ,tn and n m•tller of 'MEN'S OVERCOATS! $45.00 Sale Price $33.50 $38.50 Box Models , i . Sale Price . . .V.,8.50 One lot of Overcoats, for ' merly sold at $36.00 and $38.50 Sale Price $26.50 MEN'S SUITS! ZOCtetp 13ranb $48.50 Sale Price $39.50 $40.00 Sale Price $34.50 $35.00 and $37.50 Suits, with two pairs of trousers. $2950 ; Sale Price . SHEEPSKIN COATS- Shirts . ‘ Extra Special Sheepskin ` 7 c. ' 41.1 . Emery English 8r0ad 512.75 Coats at $9.35 tk• --, , / - cloth, $3.50 and 40 inch coat, sealskin collar, heavy e 5, ~,,, e 4./ e ,-. 4 moleskin, guaranteed 100 per cent _ .'i Ker..* .' - 4 perfect by manufacturers , will sell at yz. ~...1A4.; Lee ' $4.50 $14.95 , lo • Schoble Hats Ifl SALE PRICE , Another style, 36 inches, olive drab qa moleskin, four pockets, belt, first qual- $6.00 . . Sale Price $4.95 ity pelt clear to edges, sells at 5.00 . . '" " 3.95' $2.95 $12.9.5 4.50 and $4 " " 2.95" f , .01 , . . . THE QUALITY SHOP Opposite Camptis I=ll Mat Intnlnmle, that of ; 181% spent, oft the Ulmer, an one of the alleluia lea 101 stud}, terming It as a Write oot/titl ing mer MD thousand t olumes emlime-; Ing the most Important of the Atneric 0111 Foreign to tontine win l. 1" who cat alogue also Simko of the numbm eon stnotb Intl easing but I. ht. the In crease 10 not lodged or the number %sits fleet -rationtrd. 'fin 1870 ill 1878, the UN 11} in mid to Contain about Ilf teen hundred I °Mmes. the 1111111109 ng Mt teaching "about tun thousand ‘ 0 1 1 tMe 0 " In 3878. lit 1801, the Llltint, contained thine thnuttnntl Aolume% In PIRO, about ram thatninntl In 11191, seven thouitnnd lal- Omen 11111 In 1891, about ten tholetand tile Hundred '1 OiliMeg In am Illicit the Carnegie banding 111110 11,1 upled. the tauhei of alume9 had shed entl - one thou‘ind In 1914. the number any forto-5419 thottaand time howbeit and In 1924 the end of the 111 I , 4Clit (LC demi. ernt the number 11111 Le hoot r ninctl thoniaind The I" tot th it there ',Pre ton ttot to It. Inn 01 ion, the ICI e1i,611 and the IA, FATIMA Traditional Money Saving Val Those who have visited our store dur ing this past week have been conv,ifed that we are offering Unparalleled ar gains in every line. The fact that our store has been crowded every day and night since this sale began, is enough evidence torgon vince us that our prices and merchan dise are without a peer. KNICKERS _ 1 1 , 100 p airs $5.50 and s6.so ce Knickers le Price $4.95 M. FROMM State College, Pa. Ingt.lie (Inci hundred and title dcllais 1111108 been insetted il)leuhchleolls feu a lilted" la the Board of 'flusters) ac counted for tile tints gl ill Of the Ll been doting the entlS'' Nitro Phone socletlea uere fmqppndedin 1100 and !lens of the books we": 'added to the Llhe l'he Itletto of the t.:114 or 3 tins 1 t on, onlently rift Wed Info ' tlit ee het It Phil, the period of Inetehttion from to 1874 it hen no /0111111iiii 614 In tbf and horn rime carrieekr h‘erit, th memliet s of lig' fiteut4 'second, pet Mil of suiatqlenn tegtll9 horn 1974 to 1898 tthiel IPinfessots A Mu '<hoot. At thut'lll'n'hotv4l.l elm lee IleeBe9, trigethek• mill, Otto essistopts, I,elit the Log , a, open One to .1‘ bouts n MO, and third, pet liel of in trinlm than ,it rim 1890 1921 1)111 log . this loot 'period the LI Snot Ilovvllltvl ht MN'S rtri madmite of the News'York State hr ilt St hoot and othet , •l4lnnt 111. NOlred dUrillg 01/1 Pet Ind mete • Allen Ppm 19119 In 1004, 11, 111111111.1 Qom 2994 to 1004 9nd 11 11 1 Itutiltle hoot 19114 10 1924 TuOstlay, I Januhry .8;4924 Dining the tn'ettle yenta Of arrvlCO or the ptesent librarian, Dr. Runbier" the Idiom,. has ,cniadrupled , ln numliet, or tolumes and the staff lilts tieltled, In thin ham p.lOO. Periodical ,nnit tending XIIMIY lone Iten opened 'VI% t Met don ttions to the I.llltaly 01 . 11 1110 Atherton .10010 tint .liennblal Talltlet; Shen in the thotsof 41907, the Ildasel, Spate of Pennstltunla 11Istoto and on ondot,ntent In Comsat James A. ilea'' et and the Uhler). Clock, presented bn the class of 1 110 The Lilian,) In greltly congented nnoi It It hoped Ilint In the new future, [ltd Ntnek9 1011 he enlarged, the matlit lettlr log room enhoged by tenanting amen , WU; potldt on told nn additlonol roam ma - tattled tot n reference loom t pet odla ul morn nod n mono te Imola toonil E=l KNOX CAFE :' BASEMENT OF-HOTEL Thitire Co ruscovs cat • TUESDAY— I tr‘f P0110,31%0010 Slttinlng . It 'NORMA T11.11A11111: In "The Sang . of 1.01 e" Tvnriv In ".3111 rn 10 Do," WF:DNEISDAY . & TIM TM - IAI - - I irst Pemm. Ehnnins of Melt tit'', itAivrit rixuss In, wnsenty One" 1 3 1 the Comedy. rninAY R S %TUMMY— \ flllnon 5i1.1111115 nt Twn \ .11.C.XA III: It, 111:S1tY 11 % AI.TIIAI, and IIA It In 4 91a1 at Mint, Lnii S,•man Comedy spret tr, ltATlNT.E—Triday nt 3.39. AS Public School and nlh• or childrin, adm. Inc. tax NITTANY— TIMILODAY & FRIDAY— If ttlttr•r Thurql;,N l Tun First INoma. Shooing. of 1 VALLI nod MILTON SILLS In °A Lod) of Quality" Impel Oil Comedy • "Monks a la :Modo• cmmc— "THE 11-I , N4'4IBACKOr 'N 0'1'111: 11.1111:. Jamtno. Mid 28 ;With Sp. fal 0:, het MEN'S SHOES! florgbeim anb erawforb $lO Florsheim at $8.15 $9 Crawford at $7.75 $6.50 Black and Tan Grain Leather Oxfords. Sale Price $5.45 200 pairs of Crawford $9.00 Oxfords, broken lots, black or tan. Sale Price $4.95 Opposite Campus
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