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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
W. P. REED '27 -
H. G. ‘VONISI.EY '27
S. Rom '27 -
THE EDITORIAL STAFF
W. P. REED '27
11. ❑. Ww.istm"27
G. F. FfsirET: '27
I , l:A::cEs L. FOunEs '27 - - -
NEWS EDITORS
IL M. Atkinson "..!S
IL Kaplan '2B
W. S. Thonwion '23
%WOMEN'S NEWS EDITORS
Katherine Ilulhro , ,k '2S Mildred A. Webb '2S
Lillian Bell '2l
i;usixEss STAFF
S. '27
I. IVltAtem:s: '27
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- - - gLI3ifICF:i Manager
- - Advertising Manager
- f:irenlatinn :Manager
SINE: , S :MANAGERS
IL B. Ki!born '2
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C. I'. Flinn '2S
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inter,t. Ail rioninoin..,:ion. eivnattitii
v.•ritrr, and ih•• tvrileei nun.. will.t ilk cum
inivi•lin:: that minitasitivatiigi it wr,rlilY ut p l o t
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not he nepted for accounts doe this
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FRIDAY. APRIL I, 1927
LOVE - 5 LABOR I.OSI
The most provoking - "educational" problem at
l'enn State. is—if we are to believe our ears and
eyes—what to do with our engineers who cannot
spell but know how to run a steam engine. or some
I_lov:dent industrial glory. The solution suggest
ed by many faculty men—of the Liberal Arts
school—is that the present four year course be
extended to five years. There are even some who
propose the ideal; let no man graduate unless he
knows the English alphabet, the English language
the English history. and the English literature.
The fools . .
But whilst the Engineering popes insist that
their students must know the ins and outs of a
heat run in preference to the eccentricities of the
adverb, the situation persists. For, argue the In
dustrial trainers, Practical Education must be up
held; what matter the death of good taste if a
human steam engine is produced, what matter the
mutilation of culture if by its destruction the en
gineer can get through college in four years? In
Germany, of course, one must be of the elite, the
intellectually elite at any rate, in order to gradu
ate from a university: in France one must know
French. even if he is a foreigner;. But that, reply,
the -engineers patriotically, is kultur. Aml so,
he goes on in the throes of watching a machine, of
becoming one, and of making faces at the easy
schedules of the Liberal Artists, jealously and pas
sionately.
The solution? Eight credits of English in
stead of eight credits of some other language.
This is a story of ail organization that is spon
soring a project, the completion of which will
greatly remedy one of Penn State's many needs.
It is hoped that this tale will be read by the large
majority who are totally ignorant of the work that
is being attempted by the organization in question.
That the project under consideration has been
successful thus far can be attributed to the minor
ity Who arc aware of the work that this particular
organization is carrying on. Backed by the ma
jority. the project would be assured success. Its
success would be another step towards removing
some of the existing wants here.
Since most stories have a background, a por
tion of history for this one would not be amiss.
Sevet'al-yeitrs ago. the Grange thiliughout the
state conceived the idea of providing the women
students at Penn State with another dormitory.
To fully equip a building that would provide corn
plete accommodations for one hundred women stu
dents.
the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars was found necessary. A definite quota
was then apportioned to each Grange in the state
—the respective amounts to met by socials, shows,
benefits and the like. Thus fan• fifty thousand dol
lars has been raised with many organizations yet
to report.
With the entire student body aware of the
approaching Easter vacation, and the trip home,
,s 0 should each individual be ready and willing to
spread further light on the women's dormitory
project that is solely sponsored by the Grange of
the state. A word here and there to the "folks
back home" will stimulate interest in the workings
of the respective local Granges. Those interested
in Penn State will then support the Grange activ
ities—that support will help meet the Grange
quota and the sum total of all the quotas will equal
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
In every.county. in every section of the state
there is a Grange with a definite quota to obtain.
Whether or not this sum is met depends upon the
community: I fomeward-bound students at Easter
can spread tile tidings of the Grange undertaking.
If Nittany undergraduates do nothing but enthus
iastically announce the dormitory project they
will have proved an (inestimable value to the
Grange. Yelp!
BASKETBALL-A MAJOR SPORT
The question of the advisability of raising the
status of basketball to that of a major sport at
I'cnn- State will be brought before the student
body for vote if the petition is favorably received
by the Athletic Association. It would require a
majority ballot in the. affirmative by the under
graduates omthe issue before the floor game would
be officially recognized as a major sport.
Practically every large college in the country
recognizes basketball as a major sport. That it is
rapidly increasing' in popularity is evidenced by
the large indoor colosseums that are being erected
side-by-side with its big brother, the football sta
dium. It is now no uncommon sight for a crowd
of ten thousand persons to be present at an inter
collegiate basketball battle. Some day there will
be a building in the Nittany Valley that will con
tain seats for more than live thousand spectators.
(Some day.)
I.'ol. sixteen years. or from 189 G to 1912, bas
ketball was recognized as a major sport here. It
was relegated to its present status for financial
reasons alone. (In those days. student athletic
pass books admitted the undergraduate only to
major sports—the student "shelling out•• good
money for a minor sport event.) The financial
reason has since been altered.
Although Penn State court teams have
achieved a brilliant record since basketball was
first started, if it were a major sport it would
!draw many more prep school luminaries who
otherwise would seek an institution where is was
I recognized as a major activity. Gentlemen, you
have all heard the question
- President
Vice-President
- Treasurer
Editor. :n-Chief
:assistant Editor
Managing Editor
Wornon's Editor
V:. Lord. .Ir.
I'. U. Smaltz '2B
The Bullosopher's Chair
"Smithers, old chap, do you believe Penn State is a
kindergarten, it grammar sehool, a junior high institu
tion?"
Smither,4—Far from ii. old sage. for from it
"Yes, far from it; but which way?"
Smithery—in advance of it, of course. Whal is there that
causes the seeming doubt in your mind?
"Certain professors. Smithies. their teaching tactics
am! low estimates of student intellect: their boring lec
tures clogged with insane and meaningless phrases of
Greek and Latin that complicate needlessly the explanation
of subject matter ••
Miithers—But aren't they interesting. informative and
ednemional. after all?
"Quite the contrary. Such practices leave had itn
presrion.; on the students I notice. They believe, and
terlintis rightly. that the instructor is playing the part
01 the all-knowing, that he is, in fact, trying to stage a
grand show. What sense is there, for instance. in a prof
telling his class that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny"
when he means simply that individuals repeat the race.
Why should another prof confound students minds by de
claring- that the words of Wind:: are. "(mod non agit, non
txistit" when he could tell them simply that inactive
things do not exist. As it is. its hard enough to decipher
runic of our English scientific phrases."
hers—That statment seems to contradict your first
11110. that Penn State is often regarded as a kindergarten.
"And so it is. These same profs—they are few in
number—drill us over and over again on the same thing,
repeating explanations too often, as if . we were grants•
school children who cannot grasp a thing at' the first or
second hearing. It's not right! In one certain class we
spent eight weeks discussing a theory that, shorn of its
fancy and unnecessary Greek and Latin frills, could easily
be taught in a week or two. It's a waste of time! We
learned nothing and then had a blue book on it."
Sinithers-01 course you passed it?
"Just, about."
Smilhers—Noticed quite a hub-bub in town during the in
terseholastics. Plenty of spirit and plenty of Tom, Dick
and Harry types. what soy? .
"True enough, and plenty of jack; too, if you gather
what I mean."
Smithers—l judge you ore using the sinm; term for money
"Exactly. It seems that visitors were loaded with it."
Smithers—Well, what's the point? Let's have it.
"Just this. Smithers: It seems the money is not put
to its proper use. I wouldn't object if it was confined to
buying movie tickets, meals and gasoline for transporta
tion. Rut when it is pooled for wagers on the outcome of
each game, when it transforms a sociable athletic tourna
ment into a veritable betting orgy that implicates even
Penn Stat e students, when the visiting rooters become
hooters and return the proverbial evil for good that's when
f would object and suggest either reformation of such ne
farious happenings or abolition, if necessary ; of the tour
ney itself."
Smithers—lndeed! But tell me, who wolf?
"Perhaps the man with the fat bankroll, the CENTER
of attraction. Or . maybe,it was the visiting bootleggers
who were SpiFORW 4 .IRB with,theiy..nionnyi:"
Sin Yes;
'`Oh yes, the winners.. TheSttuletits WhO6II:4:RBED
—their mamma."
IMPORTED STATIONERY
SESSION ONI.
•SESSION TWO
A NEW Line of Im
port'ed papers that
will please!
Portfolios—NOTE
SlZES—perforated ed
ges—in all colors with
lined envelopes.
See Our Display
KEELF,R'S
Cathaum Theatre Bldg.
1 'ITT:: I:* I.:N N . iiTATF. C01..1"..E (3 1 ii. 1•1"
PsyphologistDefends Prom Committee Plans
Absent-ininded Traits For Souvenir Program
(Continued from first page)
Mg a typical example of absent-mind- ,','omen at least one week before the
edness, his mind is not a vacuum at ,affair. Guests will be permitted in the
all but is overwhelmed by a train , ff various houses until three oclock.
thought." i Price, far booth, will he ten in-
' . Put how is it that mental giant s.l , tead of twelve dollars as was prey
don't marry?" ventures a curious sl a_ I iously announced. Cards announcing
dent. 1 'Louth drawings which will be held at
"Don't they 7 retorts the w,y:h o .ro-op Tuesday evening at seven a . -
logist. "Don't you know that thote2h duel:. have beet: sent to all fiat— sti•
a man be a wiziird intellectually he is i ilcs•
most apt to 10 1 perfeetly normal in A, has been the case in past years
other res,:;ezts.l Ile will not lose hisln pester contest will be held, the or- .
desire fur uttertainment, play or i,e- tist having a set of four accepted, be
come emotionlefs. In fact he will he icy creosoted with a complimentary
as much attracted by the charms oe 1
ticket to the function. These signs
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the opposite sea , a , is any other n ,,,, all to in. in three colons and mast be
mal person." 1 I:mbmitted to IL IL !tassel '23 at the
It is rare indeed for the mental he-! lief:: Theta Pt house by Sunday, .A!ril
lag to achieH complete dominance
over the physical Or emotional being.
Though the petal phase may be
stressed. it would be e,:eeedingiy na-:0
usual for it to displace the other phis -;t
es of a person'i life.
"If you insist that the intent...tun; !Cn.:ms
wizard doe.; nut marry the explana
tion would be that social and erne.,-'
mie factor.: our respon , Ne
lie who hesiiates 1,,5;
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i Get You l r Kodak Out Z 1! AT THE 1
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tured ever-growing favor. Made of the
St carefully selected -wheat grains,
~.dried for utmost digestibility and cooked
,clear through for appetite enchantment
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01,1. MAin .\rt Shop. Opp. Fr..!
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"V'OU'RE probably
1. fed-up with
food advice. It's a
bothersome barrage.
But you actually can
enjoy sensible eat
ing by just making
one meal, any
tke t i z meal, every day, of
Shredded Wheat.
Fraternities Broadcast
Competitive Programs
vided several selections. Dean A. R.
Warnock nest gave a short talk en
titled - Fraternity Life at Penn State."
The judges for the contest were R. W.
Grant. director of music, F. G. Wil
liams. of the mathematics department,
and It. E. Ilengler. associate professor
of Greek.
Monday night the station will broad
east a program offered by the Girls
Glee :lab and on Wednesday wil
transmiz a program of music an,
rp2e:hes provided by the School o
Chemistry and Physics.
Shoes Shoes
New Spring Models
for Men
"Arch Preserver"
"Just Wright"
"Daytons"
56.00 to $9.00
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Plumbing
117 Frazier Street
Not a
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Bristol -Stripes
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\A 1 I The talk of the Campus today
is - Bristol Stripes
When -you have the right
texture, right shade, and most
unusual stripe,of the season all
in one fabric—you have the
Stripe. There's nothing like
Bristo:
them.
. Priced , Front:s4o to $75
TOPCOATS AS LOW AS $27
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Newest in
LADIES' DRESSES, SILKS, and COATS
FlfE'S
West. College Avenue
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THE. UNIVERSAL CAR
NITTANY MOTOR CO.
PHONE 445
M. FROMM
Opposite: Front Campus
Friday, Aprll I, 1927
Thespians Select Cast'4i l
To Enact Wante.di
(Continued from first page)
that all students living in the vieiniti
of Philadelphia urge their parenti.and
friends to purchase their tickets. early
from \lr. Jordan Gauthier, t SOe, n.
nanee building, Philadelphia. .
7711APP,_r.t.
Nittany Theatre
(Matinee Daily al Cathaum)
FRIDAY-
Madge Bellamy in
THE TELEvriosE Gnu
FRlDAY—Nittany
Nanald Colman. Vilna ilaalq in
Harold Hell Wrialtrs,
WINNING OF BARBARA woirrir
SATURDAY—
.Warner hatter. Lois Wilson in
"THE GREAT GATsisr"
SATURDAY—Nittany
-ow. TELEPHONE GIRL"
MONDAY and TUESDAY—
First Pennsylvania Showing ui
ilaines in
"SLIDE, KELLY. SLIDE:"
Special Prices:
Children 05c.
51Ic
TUESDAY—Cathamn—
Simultaneous First l'a. Showing of
Jetta Gonda! in
'WHITE COLD-
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STARFi BIOS.
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