Pr.ge Tv.Z' Penn State Collegian Published semi-weekly during the College year by students of the Pennsylvania State College, in the interests of the College, the students, faculty, alumni and friends. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD WHEELER LORE, JO. '2B ... .. . R. M. ATEINSON '2B ... .... . . C. P. FLINN '2B . . . ... . THE EDITORIAL STAFF REELER Lorto, JR. '2B BENJAMIN KArLAN '2B R. M. ATICINSON '2B W S. TRomoN '2B P. R. SMALTZ '2B NEWS EDITORS L. II Belt, Jr. '29 H. F.. Hoffman '29 C. P. PLINK '2B n. 11 Kit., :ow. '2B 15 .1. Mci.Auciii IN 'lB ASSISTANT BUSINESSI%IANAGERS 1. 1 . C. MeConnnughey '2O .1 IL Reiff '29 W. S. Turner '29 sornomottr. REPORTERS C. A. Mensch T J. Schofield L If Nieman R P Stevenson :NI T Seepansky If. R. Thnlenfeld 0 .1. Wisansky Q. E. Beauge I. 11. Coogan W. 13 Cox W. 11. 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Managing Editor This Issue Nuns Editor This Issue---- YOUR OPINION IS DESIRED A committee, created by Student Council, is planning to undertake an up-to-date revision of Penn State customs if such is found necessary. In the process, useless customs will be abandoned, ineffect ; lye ones will be altered er discarded and new rules and scraps will doubtless be introduced In other words, customs—all of them—are on trial, sonic facing probable exile; others destined to see reform. If some changes are made, as undoubtedly they should be, immediately will come the long, expected! moan of the dissenters lamenting the fact that fresh-1 men are not handled brutally as they were when the front campus wall embraced scores of limp and un conscious bodies after a Co-op skirmish. That was years ago—before the war Penn State has outgrown such habits Time, progress, civilization, growth e all factors in shaping anew the customs and methods of modern man They must be considered even in respect to college regulations such as ours Penn State's great educational machine is gradually ascending the intellectual slope to her promised posi tion in the realm of great institutions All cargo that is superfluous because it is less valuable to the College than the ultimate goal she hopes to attain, must he cast out, a sacrifice to retrogression. Triv ial and unimportant customs are doomed immed, ately., More will follow. ' In spite of the sanity, praciicability and all that is in faVorlof the proposed 'revision;these dissenteis will wail the dolorous, age-old lament, "Customs are going to the dogs' What of it, as long as the College itself does not tall victim to the voracious appetite of the proveibial canines' , Oftimcs these rebels have good Found reasons for objecting. At least, they have rights as students and the privilege of appeal And they do appeal in many cases with all the viol and vociferousness of a prize-fight announcer in an open-air arena. But to whom To the roommate, usually; to their classroom neighbors or to the fra ternity brothers across the table, none of whom has influence enough to do anything about it or to seek redress personally. So the words are wasted and the agitator feels that a great wrong has been done because his principles arc violated ,or his objections unheeded. The committee on customs is facing a ticklish task All sorts of criticisms are bound to come—too late. The group wopld welcome student or faculty suggestions with gratitude This newspaper would only too willingly print communications concerning customs revision so that student sentiment may re ceive fair consideration before the Council reform ers have completed their task. If there is the least student interest rampant concerning this subject, such will be evinced by let ters upholding either side of the question. L. H. B, Jr. THE ALL-IMPRESSIVE PADDLE The path to bi otherhood is not strewn with daisies. Pledges who have braved the ordeals of initiation week will readily understand that tacks, not roses or velvet, are cast under the feet of the aspirants For nem ly seven days and nights, chiefly nights, the initiates must obey orders exactly, must submit to humiliations, must do strange things. Onlookers will laugh. They enjoy this annual entertainment. Qne of the seven nights will be devoted exclus ively to ceremonies modelled after the Inquisition tortures, but harmles, of c00t . ... 1 lie ' night of terror" is commonly known as "informal." The exact metnod of administering the ordeals of the evening is shrouded in a cloak of mystery, but the following morning reveals many of the new brethern who prefer to take nourishment while standing Everyone, however, including the active brotheib as well as the initiates, welcomes the end of the cal e monies- and begins to wonder whether the benefits derived therefrom were worth the time and energy that have been expended. Immessiveness is, of course, one of the chief aims of any Greek-letter r. nation The neophytes must become aware of the solemnity of joining the ranks of brotherhood and love. The solemnity and impressiveness of some of the antics may be questioned President Vice-President Editor-in-Chlet Assistant Editor Managing Editor "Hell Week," as it is popularly called to sonic colleges i• of tei a test of the brothers as well as the pledaiis I lie initiated have absolute power over the incom ', oup and the way in which they e‘ermse that c0,.i.0l reveals them at their worst They may, and often do, indulge in barbarisms that, undci or dinary circumstances, would have been beneath them. fhey often take an unholy delight in taunting and angering their future brothers in an uncivilized manner lhey are not themselves That fraternity initiations are unnecessarily brutal and somewhat ridiculous is the main argument against the informal part of the ceremony The formal procedure is unquestionably solemn, impres sive, effective. The advance of civilization and culture may see the "rough stuff" go the way or the whipping post and the scaffold Associate Editor Associate Editor 11. I' INl.lleh.am '2O L. Ithtstlter 20 Business Manage: .Idvertl.n Mana7,cl Circulation Manage, REVIVING CONVERSATION In Lord Chesterfield's day conversation '‘a= an Authors, scandal page writers, wielders of the syndicate and free lance pen have decried the cent monplaceness of present-day vocal exipression of thought Some have even gone so far as to say that modern youth, lacking the ability to pass a pleasant' evening in the exchange of observations, scandal ind confidences, is driven to indulge in a heathenish and barbaric practice vulgarly called "necking" Tne younger generation, however, is always accredited with a tendency toward the moronic and bainlessness I in general In spite of the fact that he is popularly supposed to carry his brains in his feet and his logic on the hip, the collegian often takes part in a pro cedure that bids fan to revive the ancient and re spected art of conversation and loosen the tongue of youth It is the "bull session," not a gin-reaction In an atmosphere of cigarette and pipe smoke,. pretzels and hamburgs, pajamas and slippers, com fort and genial v. armth, undergraduates congregate to air their prejudices, experiences and jokes. Topics cf discussion range from religion to love and from commonplaces to philosophy. Freshmen learn of life outside the textbook. Seniors acquire fluency of speech All get something out of it, if only tne ability to listen. Instead of extolling the "bull session" and hail ing it as a training class in the art of conversation, the wise students and professors condemn it and re- fuse to indulge, preferring rather to stick their noses in a textbook or laugh at movie subtitles The "bull session" is the friend of time wasting, comparable only to the "friction fiend" Valuable hours pass pleasantly into the irrecallable past, they say While the much-criticised "bull sessions" may revert to the primitive and vulgar at times, they do tend to broaden the student's viewpoint, give him an insight into lives other than his own. Intimacies are indulged in The "bull session" is the inciting pot of collegiate experience. Let those who lament the decay of conversation as an art gather about the fire and cast their individual opinions into the brew L 11l L IT Bell, Jr ____L Mastlfel The Bullosopher's Chair do tout old heat t good to lead the com mune. „o eNs Iletzel and Boa ft ran the Scranton Alumni somation that ate pr rated in the Letter• Box, Sinners ”. Sonthers: It colt:wily does, Bullosoplim --Those letters snake every true Penn State man feel a tingle because they ',seal that there e many alumni who ate still su-, terelted in the place they knew so hell as undergraduatep: Alurrins' - '4O tdhe tin mieeepOsib.telilminibtratile affairs, rathet [him thelootbell team, ale certainly a es edt; to Penn State.' The Scranton orgamaatson has shown no laudable spurt. Others would do well to pattern after it NEW STOCK —of— ROYAL PORTABLES , . IN COLORS KEELER'S Agent for "Royals" at Penn State Cathaum Theatre Building 1 1 111 , 111 C.:-.57-LTrAtiCTIAN ILetter Box ktar, Collegian, State College, Pn, Deny So Enclosed herewith are tees letter:, drifted by the Scranton Penn State Alumni Association, the cahrinals of schich stele sent to Messrs Iletzel anti Dudek. We belles° that they might be of intetest to you If you Care to Publish them at ts entnely ,thsfactory to us Very truly yours, CHARLES E MECARGEL, '2G. Scranton Penn State Alum," Agin; Sect atom v I=o=l :4lr. Hugo Bezdek, Ducetel of Physical Educatior Pennsvhanla State College, St to Ca:lme, Pa Dell "Ito 7": At a recent meeting of the Scran ton Penn State Alumni Assoc:atm - 1 it was unanimously agreed that the Secretary communicate with you and mosey the feelings of the members ct the Association with regard to Athletics in general at Penn State since the mauguintion of your regime The current success of the Present football team is of course extremely pleasing to all Penn State nun, lout to those of the Alumni who keep in touch with all athletics at State Cot- lege, the success of all our teams is gratifying and the menlLos of the I Associamn feet that the credit for their good record is largely due ti you and to your policies Net only do we feel that you are reapers role for the gm! ice, I •r^de 7, our athletic teams, but sic „L., are at the upreron that the improved eenilitiori for the pmsuanc is it. , Y., sari the build ing-up of char.-.et at tie a.. -abets of State teams and the Student F. '4 in I gene,' is traceable largely to you The Association feels particularly gratified because of the spirit of co operation and courage which has characterized all State Teams. It is the hope of the Assevation that there will bo a continuance of his spirit You can be sure that we, as an As- Isomation, will be ready to lend any aid that we possibly can which will tend hr Improve conditions in athletic temi to improve conditions In ath llet,.., at Penn State. Ou, kindest w dies for your con tinued success. \rely truly ynui s, Mr!!l37ThM=l9l= ' . l l lO ll l . 1 I 1 : l i 1 11 I; 11 11r1"'11111'l1I ' l ll ' i , 1 i 11 : l 1 1 i ll l ij i'ii '. " ' , i, 1 1l ! I : 11V '' ' i ' l l ll' I' dill' , 'l_ ‘lg, T&s I - Peisonal Adornment in the way of fine jewelry i e + X found lime inn delightful at ray X t flow which to choose Solitaires,X dinner togs, bracelets, neck- laces, brooches You will find X fe their all heic, and so reasonably + puce,' that there is no season lot not gist fying your wishes II ANN & O'NEIL East College Menne - ARE EASY With The Modern Kodak , and Eastman Kodak Film The Film in the Yellow Box THE PENN STATE PHOTO SHOP 212 -E. COLLEGE AVE. Industrial Engineering Department .:. , .., , i.. ,Student De and Chairs', . Student Tables ' ::: -.:4 x , BBIDGFILAMPS , - - - - - - $1,25 ...1 CHIFFONIERS $12.50 A TYPEWRITER TABLES • • $4.00 to $8.50 CHAIRS $3.50 A DESKS $lO.OO to $40.00 X STUDENT TABLES $5.00 +I 1, COSTUMERS $2.00 to $3.00 .: xi GATE-LEG TABLES - - - - $4.50 to soil ~.1 DRAWING BOARDS - • $1.25 to $3.00 +I SWINGS- $5.00 to $lO.OO XI PICTURE MOULDING - 3c to 20c per foot MAGAZINE RACK $1:75 .r. BOOK SHELVES - - - $4.00 to $7.50 +' CEDAR CHESTS - • • $3.00 to $25.00 X , ' ROOM 106, UNIT B ::: .{»~.•f :'TJf{•{.ry {••• f {•y4'i•'i'•i' {'•C•i' {.h.[.{~•J f i' CJf {•{~•{ l•i'i' {••f{• {•{••f•i'{'{' {• Mr Ralph D. Ilelet', President, Pennsylvania state College, State Co)lege, Pa At a incest meeting of the Scran ton Penn State Alumni Association It was the pleasure of those present that the Secretary communicate mils you and express the sentiment of the Association milli regard to your poli cies and fine mirk in administering the needs of the College. It NAO3 Indeed giatifiing to read of you. success in obtanung the largest appiciptiatlon Penn State has ever had. We feel, male thsn eves, that Penn State is coming into its own: and stoic than that, me me glad that i 3011 ne at the helm to guide her • safely to success. We are also pleased with the In terest you have been shorting in ath lettes at Penn State. We belime, as yco de, that strong, clean, and thor- I °uglily spot tsmanlike teems go hand) n hand with the other college with. We ht mly beheie in the policy of latilding up human charactet,Nibetintet the teams 'Sc 0 inning or losing May ne aino say that we here in Scranton ate a Penn State Otgani cation through and through. We teal= thnt om College needs a strong Alumni Association and pledge our :wpm t to you in any way whereby A4O can help to Zietter Penn State, and b% do me ao, Increase the usefulness of the organisation of which we are members Please accept out kindest "sashes for your success. We ate cute that ycu will gu dc Penn State into a pen eta o. plorpet ity and ~ercite. Vety truly bouts, Sc, roam. l'e;nt State A 1.1111 A es'it =LS Editor, Collegian Deal Sir What is it that deter mines a major sport at Penn State' , Surely, it Is not the interest displayed by the stu dent body. We all admit that foot ball, baseball, and ttael. deserve to be !MUM :pot ts, because they ins else skill, gut, coinage, and stork Fut thermal e, all full-blooded Americans are deeply intetested in these sports These three sports ate called and classified major sports because they invoh e interest ' "Always The Same" says Pipe-Smoker Chlr'eaten, S. C. February 10,1927 Larus & Bro Co. Richmond, Va. Gentlemen: I've done a lot of pipe smoking., There's hardly a brand or a bleraLtha* I haven't fried obi at sonic, tab or other. - But speaking of smoking tobacco that brings real enjoyment, and never changes, I want to say that there is just one tobacco that gives me real enjoyment in my pipe—Edgeworth. I have used Edgeworth Ready Rubbed and Plug Slice for over five years, in all climates and under all conditions, and I find it always the same. It is always mellow and moist, and its genuine flavor lasts There is no bite or parch in Edgeworth, and the quality, whether you buy it in small or large quantities, is always perfect Thanks to the manufacturers for their wonderful product, and I hope that Edgeworth can always be obtain able by the undersigned Guy B. Beatty Edgeworth Extra High Grade Smoking Tobacco Now, is there not as much interest shown in out boxing meets? Do see not applaud and worship our heroes of the squared circle? Is these ewer any standing room in the Amory when out leather experts are sehed tiled to fill the air with encased fists? Whv is it? Because every red-blood ed man and woman of Penn State litmus that boxing is the Due test of ability and courage. It awakens their pi imittve instinct which is slowly dy ing in American youth. Boxing is a true test of courage and the ability to fight back when against the mall. 'Boxing is an active, exciting sport that keepi us on our toes and tingling with excitement. Does not every fan .at.the boxing meet get a teal thrill? ' Is there a dead moment at the boxing meet? Hove eager were the fans when oat team invaded Annapolis to sink the Nosy last week , Really such lot lilts and interest in a sport make it el:solving to be a manor sport. Env Not out Intercollegiate boxing ten's ;snort Penn State a name in the spott ing .nothl, Do not our glose pushers go through enough millions taming to qualify for a major sport letter' Ask some of the boys making neight for the coming meet and you v,ill under stand tot yourself Does not boxing rate as a tine Am erican pastime' It is next to hare bell Is that not enough' Dosing involves skill, training, co -1 oidination of eye and muscle, courage, ;confidence and the ability to think quickly Is this not enough to gum.- fy it as a major sport' Let us boost the sport and 'hoe ne appreciate out boxing champions —Sport Lover Marcel, Water and Permanent WAVING The "S" Shop . Phone 394-J Pastime Bldg YE OLD TEA AND COFFEE SIIOPPE The Test of Taste SHANNON'S COFFEE & TEA Good Vast° Demands Quality and Requires Purity Our Coo& can nu« the seen cannisseur of l"n ft ' ut ' t;Vln ' anctert:7 rawle r d¢e th' OUR "DEE BEE - GRE" COFFEE L n , 2 25 PL.. • Parcel roar prepaid DANIEL B. GRAEBER 127 S Third St Philadelphia, Pa , POLYPHASE DUPLEX SLIDE RULES DISSECTING SETS Drawing Instruments and r Separate Parts THE, ,ATHLETIC STORE • • On Co-Op. Corner -- '7' THE DUNLIN College Men Say Nothing Else Will Do Society Brand has carried out every little detail with a fine regard for the college man's preference. , Finely tailored in typical college fabrics $37.50 to $85.00 Other makes $35.00 to $40.00, with two pairs of trousers. M. FROIVIM Opposite Front Campus Since 1913 Friday, Vebruury 17, 1928 EIGHT MATCHES REMAIN IN CREEK MAT TOURNEi In the olinunations of the Intel. fraternity Attest!mg tourney, Deal Pi tlereatecl Tau Pm Delta and Kapp i Delta Rho meleame Phi Kappa Tau on Tue,dav evening. The match between Alpha Gamma Rho and Pi Kappa Alpha, which V 11.9 se , eduled for Tuesdat evening, wag postponed. Last night .'slph.i Chi Rho and Kapp Bet I Kappa in , Aloha Chi Sigma, and Tao Kap p: Epsilon and Theta Kappa Pill veto slated as opponents Eight match„ lemma before the final encountoi All contest:ldt , , wall be legume I to weigh in between foul and fit e o'clock on the evening ! the., a tootle in 1011eit the Lint. Nittany Theatre (11.1lince Dml7 at 2 00) FRlDAY—Cathatun Ronald Colman. Belle Bennett Lm4 7,loran in "SITU, 1. B ILI, tS" SATURDAY— Crab:,Jrn— Richard Do-. 1 Steritnr tn "SPORTING GOODS" RIDAY and SATURDAY—Naiany Pala Negri, Jean in "THE SECRET HOUR" 110NDAY and TUESDAY— Nlatiree 110th Dap, Douglns Fairhanl, as •TILE (1112(310" Special Price 4• adults 50c children Tie TUESDAY—NItIany Belt) Contron m "CHEATING CHEXIERS' Str y l s b lic la_Q rs S, In The I:river/grey Manner C 11 1 11 BUILDING
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