Penn State Collegian
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T!IK EXECI’TIVE boaeii
W. P. Reed '27
S. U. Itorm ’27
THE EDITORIAL STA.'-T
W. I*. Reed ’27 - -
H. (1. Wo.MSfJiv *27 -
O. F. Fisher ’27
Frances L. Forces ’2i
KWS EDITORS
It. M. Atkinson ’2?*
It. It. Fletcher '2B
\V. S. Thomson ’2B
WOMKX'S Xi:\VS KDITOUS
Katherine Holbrook ’23
THE HI'SiXKSS STAR’
H. It. Robb '27
H. V.IIAUTON
F. N. \Vkh-nj:;: '27
J. ’2
C. F. Flinn ’2’J
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IT, 192 G
SHAM. WE HE HUSHED TO DEATH
Rushing systems have come and gone, but
freshmen always will he freshmen—at least, dur
ing rushing season. _
Since fraternities draw ninety-nine percent
of their yearly pledges from the freshman class
it is no more than right that these new men should
be allowed to cast their eyes, in that pre-pledging
period, over as many .diifercnt groupsmen as
possible. This in order that the fresmnen nuj
■feel fit to choose their future associates by virtue
of having come in contact, presumably, with a
large number of fraternity groups.
It is only to permit the rushce to choose his
fraternity that rushing is confined to a designated
period. A .prevailing .sentiment among students
that the rushing season is too short to serve its
purpose' properly, and that the present rushing
code is too flimsy' and lends itself all too easily to
encircling, leads to the fanning of a glowing em
ber—Penn State's fraternity rushing code.
There is no doubt in any fraternity maids
mind—the rushing system as it now stands is
hopelessly inadequate. Two days of rushing after
the 'opening of Freshman Week! Pitiful sight.
Doef, a girl accept an engagement ring after hav
ing dined with a man but twice?. No—barring
what commonly is termed “love at first sight”
and most lovers are stone blind.
Should a freshman take a pledge after hav
ing luncheon and perhaps a breakfast at a cer
tain fraternity' house —and. sometimes, after hav
ing been compelled to listen to the “house orches
tra?” That is exactly what lie is asked to do
barring sons of charter members and other such
legacies.
Is it not possible, 100, that infractions of the
fraternity code may be made without the so-called
pangs of conscience? Has it not happened in the
past that rumor is truth?
Apart from the fact that the freshman him
self has the final choice in his pledging, is there
any fraternity which can so judge a man from a
first impression that his supposed character and
activity' appear in a sort of “future-telling glass
ball” and designate that man as the type which the
fraternity is desirous of taking into membership?
The answer to that is—No. Is there a fraternity
which never makes a mistake? There is not!
! Penn State needs a new rushing system.
The.freshmen need more time in which to make a
decision; they should not be forced into accepting,
a button when hopeful, .brothers crowd ’round,-'
firmly' announcing the bid as “closed”—and pray
ing: that the rushce will believe them. The fra
ternity' needs more time for rushing in order that
it may be almost sure of the character of the man
it intends to bid —in order to curb the wail of:
“Oh, lie was one of our mistakes. Every fra
ternity ‘ makes them.”
A two-week rushing period, and a two-day
interval of inactivity during which closed bids are
placed in the hands of a disinterested person,
might solve the problem. This disinterested in
dividual would then sort the bids and notify their
proud possessors. All bids, sealed, would reach
a prospect at the same instant, and the man would
be able to make his choice known by appearing at
the selected fraternity house for the evening meal
of the day upon which he received his bids. This
or other suggestions might make it possible for.
the representative fraternity bodies to find a way
out of the fog which has dimmed clear sight in
rushing policies for the past decade.
The Interfraternity and Intramural Councils
are alert enough to see the disadvantage of the
present hit-or-miss practices. They are powerful
enough to show the way for better rushing to
find a foot-hold at Penn State. This \vcighly
problem awaits the two Councils at their next
meetings. It should bo settled then.
HONORS IN A NEW FIELD
World-wide recognition was given Penn State
recently when the 15)27 La Vie was awarded first
prize in the College Year Book Exhibition hold in
Geneva, Switzerland.
This is the first time such an honor has been
conferred upon a Penn State publication, and all
commendation should be given the staff of the
recently-published book. That untiring and some
times thankless efforts have at last been recog
nized is readily seen -in. this award, and Penh State
students should fully appreciate the nature of the
1927. La Vie Board’s achievement.
The; book stood out among other entries as
the neatest mul best arranged annual on exhibi
tion. \\ ith a budget allowing the expenditure of
a much smaller sum of money than that spent by
most other year books in the competition, Penn
State’s La Vie was given the highest commenda r
tion bv a commission of experts.
With the establishment of such a reputation,
La Vie Boards to come must expend their best
efforts toward the publishing of year books on a
par with that of the class of 1927. Such repu
tations must be preserved.
President
Treasurer
Kditor-in-Chie?
Assistant Editor
Manuring Editor
Women’s Editor
“CONGRATULATIONS! SWEEP THE PORCH”
After the strenuous rushing season is over ,
and the newly- pledged freshman is wearing the ,
button of the fraternity which has measured up j
to his ideals, usually he feels that the worst is ,
over and that the future will, be smooth sailing.
Little does lie realize that what may happen de
nends, to a great amount, upon his own action;.
During the rushing season, the rushee sees
only the attractive side of fraternity life and he 1
becomes ncijuninted with only the best side of
each prospective brother. He lias placed the le
-nective brothers upon pedestals and looks up
to 1 hem as beings more than common men. When
he awakens and finds that his idols aie nothing
more than ordinary men, he may be greatly dis
couraged This is onlv natural. But he should
remember that the work of the world is done by
men moulded of common clay and working hand
in hand. , . , , , , .
The flash and glamor which surrounded his
pledge for the first few days soon fades and he
faces reality. The period between his pledge
taking and his initiation is often an unpleasant
trial, filled with many tasks and hardships. The
six months to come will be anything but a pleas
iiig'experience unless he builds his fictions around
interests common to his immediate associates and
himself. Adjustment to new environment is not
easy, but the man with the co-operative attitude
will do all lie can to get into the spirit of his fra
ternity.
Nothing that the new man does seems to be
right or good; he gets little or no praise. He must,
however, overlook a few shortcomings in his bro
thers-to-be and adapt himself to his new sur
roundings. He must shake off despondency and
enter into the life he has chosen with a cheerful
and open mind. Then time will pass rapidly; his
understanding of men will wax greater and his
love for man become more true.
15. Kaplan ’2B
I*. It. .Smaltz '2B
.Mildred A. Webb' ’2B
- Business Manager
Advertising Manager
- Circulation Manager
* MANAHKKS
It. B. Kilborn ’2 U
W. .J. McLaughlin '25
“A good mime is earned by fair play, square
dealing and good sportsmanship in the classroom,
on the athletic field and in all other college rela
tions. It is our earnest desire that this become a
tradition at Penn State.” That is the Penn State
Code. Live up to it.
On Wednesday evening, a freshman whose
physical stature would permit him to go without
yearling customs was haled into, the ring at Co-op
and put through the ropes under the muscular
direction of a few insignificant sophomores. He
performed until an .upperclassman • imbued, with
Penn State Spirit put an end to the ungentlemanly
tactics of the handful of last year’s freshmen;
Why these sophomores could not s,elect a new
mail whose body was in a perfect state of health is
a mystery. There is but one excuse for the ac
tion—these few are not Penn State MEN. And.
until they learn what Penn State MEN are, they
have no place here.
On Thursday evening at seven o’clock in Room
314 Old Main sophomores may report for work, on,
the editorial staff of the COLLEGIAN. Men who
have reached their second year and who find that
they possess a fair amount of ability in writing
and the use of the English language are given, the
privilege of reporting for work on the newspaper
during their sophomore year; promotion and-elec-,
lion to junior and senior offices depending on their
ability to make.use of their talents.
The men who signify their intention to as
sume the role of reporter will be given an intensive
training course in the rudiments of journalism
by m.bn ; iyhq,are Avith COL
in he
coniiiig caiididatesTpr. tlie stat'f will ih ho way les
sen the hew'iheii'ii’opportunities for advancement,
THE ROUGHNECK SOPHOMORES
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THE PENN STATE COiVL'EGIAN
1930 HANDBOOkMARKED
BY complete: REVISION
More Than Eight Bibles
Sent to New Mcn—Oover
And Sine, Unchang;e d
By filling, out directory; cards at
the “Y" Hut members of , the three
upper classes may secure copies of
the. freshman handbook'in pre
vious years, Secretary \W.; J. Kitch
en announced 1 today. T'his : year the
early publication of the “Mlilcs” made
it possible to mail them lto nearly
nine hundred-freshmen* *
Although the cover and si&e of the
handbook have not been changed the
paper and style have been slightly al
tered. The printing was dome by
Geo. Soelnum & Sons Co., Mihvaukee,
Wisconsin. W. J. Kitchen, gtenecul
secretary of' the “Y,” stated ••, tiwit
three thousand three hundred ware
prepared and that after the necklsi of
the freshmen have been supplied ev
ery student in College may secure one
by calling at the “Y” Hut. 1 *
Included- in the list of innovations
in the 1030 handbook is the net if list
of customs, mention, of the now 'class
scraps and a page telling how.varsity
letter and numerals may be obtained.
‘A section is devoted to a discussion
of College Administration. j
Because the list of.chapel speakers
has-not'yet-been-completed a pi:go is
given to an explanation of chagpul in
general. All subject matter, ifciclud
ing an explanation of the “Y” Enter
tainment course has been rewritten.
A complete list of honorary, profes
sional and social fraternities? and
clubs is -listed ns well as advicu piu
posing to guide the. freshman an his
selection of a brotherhood.
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n \ ANNOUNCES
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: | The Formal Opening of the Newly Organized
I Student. Department of the Sunday. School
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Offering Courses in the Bible and Religious Education
| i.. Sunday. Morning* at- 9j3oi'A., M.
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? The Annual Church Reception to College Stu
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%• dents.and Resident Members of the Church
X Ftiday.Eyenipg,.September 24th, from 8:00. to 10:00 IV M.
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Gain Seen In Teacher
Enrollment Figures
A gain of more than thirty per cent
in enrollment for the past year is in
dicated by figures just announced by
the department of teacher training
extension of Penn State in its annual
report. More than seven thousand
Pennsylvania school teachers have
.been enrolled in the extension and
correspondence classes ot the depart
ment during 11)25-20.
Branch offices were maintained m
Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. No.less
than eighty-one subjects were ottered
through correspondence study.
Grid Gossip j
You, fans who know Dinger Dan
gerlield (and you all should!) have
doubtless been puzzled as to the why
and wherefore of the diminutive halt
,back's head-harness. Dinger wears
la helmet which Ims been likened to
a strawberry box made with a singly
thickness of leather and inverted over
the wearer’s cranium. He AL
WAYS wears it—look for it in the
Susquehanna struggle.
Ding says his hat is less tiresome
than the ordinary cowhide dome
shield, and furthermore it alfords as
much protection as is necessary. He
refused to divulge the price of the
skull-cap, but said that he has worn
it during every practice and game for
the past six years. The bean-pro
lector has all the attrihutesofa sup
erstition, such as Hans'Wagner’s un
dershirt and compulsory chapel.
(Ady.)
To continue to speak of the illus
trious Dangerlleld, we call your at
tention to the fact that he is no moan
place kleker. In scrimmage sessions
he equalled Wilson’s fourteen points
without a miss. (No adv.)
From the Red and Blue training
quarters at Seagirt comes word that
F.oven aspirants have been .relegated
to the scrubs. Among the unfortu
nates was one Ed Coffey, a mere child
of six feet six inches and one hundred
and ninety pounds. It appears that
the Quaker Coffey was not strong
enough for varsity consumption!
Pass around the tattered chapeau
for Xewsh Bent'/, football coach and
erstwhile scholar. Xewsh has decid
ed to put in his odd hours with the
books in preparation for a Master’s
degree. If we were allowed a guess
we would like to bet that Be;: putts
in his odd hours on the golf course.
A LiUeli means a lot to Lehigh.
Littell (Bill) was the unanimous
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Friday. September 17, 11126,
choice of the Brown and White let
ter men for the 1026 captaincy, but
he run afoul of the .scholastic eligibil
ity rulings and had to give up his
post. His loss means more than a.
little to Lehigh.
Word from Susquehanna’s camp
has it that Raymond C. Morgan, for.
mer three-letter athlete at Purdue
anil now coach of the Selinsgrove in
stitution’* eleven, has instituted the
Knute Rockne system of play. Mor
gan loti his squat! through the first
pre-season practices in the history
of Susquehanna as part of a new era
in the snorts of the college.
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