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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.
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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)
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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,
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to pallet In4tl 11, t 0111014 10 101 l 1114 0,11
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thing In Motive meeting lo n good one
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Iv utiongthened 1 lilt To till., 1011.,
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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
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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
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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 , .
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THE QUALITY SHOP
Opposite Camptis
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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
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KNOX CAFE :'
BASEMENT OF-HOTEL
Thitire Co
ruscovs cat •
TUESDAY—
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In "The Sang . of 1.01 e"
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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.
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\ 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•
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"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