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THE EDITORIAL STAFF
LOUTS IT. BELL. Jr. 12-
LLEWELLYN MITSTIFER '29
HARRY P.•MILETIAM '29_
HERMAN E.HOFFMAN
JUDSON LAIRD
THE BUSINESS STAFF
WILLIAM S. MINER
PAUL C. McCONNAUCHEY '23--
J. HOWARD REIFF .29-------
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Entered at the Poster Ste. State Celle,. Pa.. as eeeand-etaas matter
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, -1929
"JOINING" THE ,4,LU51N1
Although they may 12.2 unawarc of it, members of the
class of 1929 have "joined" the Alumni Association of the
College. They may find it perplexing to ascertain exactly
when the post-graduate bond was authorized by them, but
nevertheless it was, in some indirect method. Perhaps
there was a class meeting attended by only a scow of in
terested students who, of necessity, sanctioned the move
for the entire senior class.
Certainly the students who voted approvingly on the
plan to join the Alumni Association in a body were not at
fault even though their decision did bind to the Alumni all
seniors, some of whom would not have joined of their own
'That is why we deem it fair to believe that many
timid souls were virtually pushed into the association, re
luctantly, unwillingly. That is why, furthermore,, we feel
that the blanket method of enrolling members is less
pleasing, less desirable than the voluntary procedure.
When a prospective graduate, moved by the proper
'stimuli, testifies his consent to become an official graduate
member of the College, he is, by that very move, mani
festing an interest in his institution and in the associa
tion; an interest that is genuine because it is the product
of a free will. There are those who may become mildly
protestant or even indignant at having to join the group
when they had no desire to do so. And these rebels, these
Protestants, these disinterested members who later become
so much dead wood to the Alumni Association would be
better out of the organization. Or perhaps there are some
who feel that an official ticket and a subscription to the
AluinniNetcs are not necessarily indicative of respect and
Loyalty toward the Alma Mater and that they need no paid,
alumni status to prove they value the guidance of such a
worthy college as Penn State.
The "new" Alumni Association may be worth support 7
ing. We are not disputing that belief. But where is the
wisdom, justice and spiritual profit in herding students
into an unknown pen like so many animals that are driven
blindly ahead, knowing neither where they are going nor
why.
Surely the end is respectable and Must be gained be
cause it is necessary for future development of Penn State.
But the meana------9
SOCIAL OR COMMERCIAL?
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Tonight's Military Ball is locally considered the sec
ond outstanding social event of the winter season. There
will be shining, sparkling gowns pressed closely to snug,
neat uniforms; smooth silk hosiery matching the swift
moving glossy boots step for step; dazzling buckles wink
ing at glittering'spurs. There will even be an audience,
members of which are privileged to sit in the balcony of
the gymnasium and watch.the revellers, upon payment of
a nominal admission price. And some will be foolish
enough to help ruin the entire formality of the evening by
seeking a seat in the gallery.
The balcony crowd will certainly Tend color and life
to the event and will probably swell to no negligible extent
tliel4ttpreceeds of'thetldilitary, lefts pri
sate;
thattlomitiates every militaticfrinetion fle7C/i4Tidiied;:bYa
hundred sheepskin coats aria as 'many
And why need the affair, intended to be a social one,, be
transforrind into a commercial proposition? Surely the.
dancers will not be pleased as the objects of glaring eyes
and possible jeers. They may even feel ill at ease to such
an extent that their intended diversion become Shard labor.
The originator of the scheme is to be complimented
for his wholesome sense of humor for it is entertaining
to witness the antics of collegiate dancers. But it seems
unfair to expect those dancers who have paid money to bs
entertained to amuse others.
EDUCATION. AND WEALTH
, Several days ago''The Lampoon; undergraduate hu
morist publication at Harvard university, startled author
ities with an'edition devoted solely to caustic. remarks on
the huge gift to the university made by Edward S. Hark
ness. The donation was for the express purpose of organ
izing and developing the inner 'college plan at the Cam
bridge institution. With visible indignation the student
periodical rebuked officials for taking an action so im
portant without the slightest consideration of student
views- and Opinion.
The . issue of the magazine is replete with illustra
tions hearing on the theme. Through the Harkness gift,
pays 'The Lampoon,' Harvard has "won the right to become
ringmaster among the educational clearing houses of
America." Another article reads: "Somebody suggested
that the students should be taken into account. He was'
given a five-foot shelf of the Harvard classics and the
gate." And in another part: "Dr. Harkness has made a
noise like Santa Claus, but all the 'university serfs got •
out of him was a new set of workshops."
The result of this outburst' matters little to us.'
Whether or no 'The Lampoon' will be Mmished or its
future issues severely censored for its supposed. malfea- l i
fiance is of little import here. This timely incident is it-!
lustrative, however, of the tremendous influence wealth
plays in the matter of higher education. Through huge .
gifts colleges - and universities are made larger and larger,
with the result that they become, not standardized and
more efficient institutions, but huge factories and work
shops which turn out graduates and degrees like so many
strips of steel.
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Autatant Editor
A student seeks higher learning not only for the mere
sake of a degree, but with the clear intent of developing
his -personality, character and intellect - during his four:
year stay at college. ,But, for- the most part, he is de
prived of his right because that certain college or uni
versity is a great, big industrial mill, turning out gradu
ate after graduate with the rapidity of a General Motors'
plant. And this has been caused, notby the exigencies of
time, but mostly by the, huge donations of solf-titled bene
factors who crave the enshrinement of their names in the
histories of the bencfitted colleges.
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'The Lampoon' incident is only one example of student
re-action on the matter. Without a doubt there are many
others hushed up and silenced by the authorities before
news of them has been spread
The same problems of repealing and amending laws
that face every organization, whether it be local, state,
or national, are now confronting the student government
of Penn State.' Student customs originated on the campus
several decades ago when the College was in its youth.
They were established for the express purpose of instill
ing within the mind and heart of every student the spirit
of love and loyalty for his alma mater. Their effect was
noticeable immediately. The campus became engulfed in
a different atmosphere; the student body ceased to drag
along in the same old rut, and evinced a greater interest
in the College: Especially great was the influence upon
the freshmen. They - no longer retained the mannerisms
of their high school days, for the discipline which they re
ceived under the campus regulations made them capable
as men; of assuming later, the responsibilities of upper
classmen. The spirit that made Penn State famous is an
outgrowth of this era in which the College emerged from
a period of dormancy.
But times have changed since then. The College has
grown rapidly, both in enrollment and in the quality of its
production. 'ln conjunction with the change in the organ
ization of the'institution came a transformation in the type
of student; a transformation in ideals and environment
Although the College in every aspect hes passed
through a period of evolution, customs and traditions liave
remained in their original form. Many of the rulings,
however, have lost all significance and are merely occupy
irig so much space in the books of the student government.
Last year Student Council, having been brought to a sud
den realization of this condition, made an honest effort b
improve it. A committee was appointed 'to . investiga;:c
the matter and, after careful consideration; 'abolished cer
tain regulations that were found to have out-liyed their
usefulness.
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But that committee accomplish - its work Only irrpart.
There still exist in the freshmin himdbook several rulings
that have become obsolete and at present it does not seem
to matter whether or not these lawi are enforced. Per
haps-the lax enforcement is due to an lunwillingness on
the part of upperclassmen to report the violaters, or, it
may be that the judicial branch of the government fails to
mete out severe enough punishment for the offenders.
Wherever the fault may lie it is evident that these ruling's
aro not producing, the desired effects.
No college sho l uld be without a system of regulations
for its students, especially for itsthere
freshmen. But
is, however, such a thing as having too many customs.
There are now in the student handbook twenty-nine rules
that have been drawn up for the exclusive benefit of under
classmen. Of these perhaps half are really enforced as
they should be while the remaining fifty percent are almost
totally dlsregardedby:thasa,students .for ; whensAheywo ,
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lerh for the student legislators to solve. C. A. K.
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THE STATUS OF CUSTOMS
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Twenty Years Ago I
With George W Groff 'O7, in China,
lan unusual. interest is being felt by
!State men in that. country and partic
ularly in the work of the Canton Chris
! tian college where Groff is at. work.
With the thought of deepening inter
est of all State men in missions and
particularly in Groff's work, it has
been planned to observe next Sunday
as "Grofra Day." The aim has been
kept in mind to make "Groff Day" an
annual College affair and the plan has
! the hearty endorsement of President
Sparks.
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Baseball contests with four of the
"Big Five," twenty-five games in all,
and nine of them at home, and prob
ably the strongest list of games ever
produced for a Penn State nine, is
Manager" Wilcox's offering for 'the ap
pioaching season.
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As we go to press word comes from
the post office that, due to insufficient
funds, the installation of local mad
delivery must be abandoned for the
present,
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Our team made a record of winning
five consecutive games by winning
from the Pittsburgh Collegians here
on Monday night. The Smoky City
five held the white and blue even for
a short time but when Waha started
on the warpath the Nittany men pass
ed the visitors by leaps and bounds.'
Hermann, Reid, and Waha were the
most conspicuous men in the slaught
er.
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It is safe to say that no number of
the popular Y.11.C.A. course has been
better received .than was that of the
Dunbar Concert Saturday night. They
are masters of boll-ringing.
NOTED AGRICULTURISTS
TO ADDRESS GRANGERS
Mi•. Rennick W. Dunlap, assistant
secretary of the United States De
partment of Agriculture, Mr. Edward
V. Dorsey, master of the Pennsyl
vania Grange, and Dr. Charles C.
Jordan, State Secretary of Agricul
ture, will be the principal speakers
at the annual Grange dinner in the
Methodist church next Saturday
night. ' •
Players-Prepare for
Drawing Room Drama
(Continued from first page)
He has appeared previously this year
in one of the minor roles' in the pugil
istic farce. "Is Zat So?"
Supporting Cast
one of the experienced members of
the supporting cast is Miss Olive E.
Osterhoutlfl, a member of the Play
erS. Mis Osterhout played the lead
ing feminine part in "Beyond the Hor-
Pianist All
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"The Family Upstairs."
Miss Helen' Buckwalter '3l, por
traying the role of the vicar's wife,
enacted . one of the leading roles last
year in the production of 'The Cat
and the Canary." George W. Robert
son '29,'made his first appearance this
year as the prize-fighter in the com
edy "Is Zat So?"
Howard .Cashdollar '3O, and Anton
Hardt '3l, other members of the cast,
have also played in former shows.
The two newcomers to the ranks are
Philip K. Roos '3O, and Benjamin
Conard '32.
Nittany Debaters Will
Engage in 9 Contests
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debated by a team representing Rut
ges university here March 22.
Another extension debate at a piece
as yet undecided will be held March 1 .6
with the University of Kansas. At
the end of March, Northwestern uni
versity will meet the Penn State team
in another extension debate.
Journey to ;Philadelphia
During the week-end of 'March 22,
the team will journey to Philadelphia,
where they will debate with Temple
and Lincoln universities. Both these
debates will be on the question of the
League of Nations.-
The team will meet Holy Cross col
lege April 17 in an extension. debate.
This completes -the schedule as al
ready made, although negotiations
are ander way for several other meet
ings later in the season.
Military Ball Group
Arranges Final Plans
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ing extends around the four walls,
with flags draped between the balcony,
columns. Long drapes and pull-downs
hide the columns; with a stand of eight
flags attached to the top of each pil
lar.
Every day is a gift day. Gifts fur
every day and every person at Old
Main Art Shop. . . ltp
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edge of the running track to the floor,
. Committee Opens .Balcony
As an -innovation attempted here
for the first time, the balcony will be
opened to the public. All those de
siring to hear the music. or witness
the affair mai, do so without paying
the four dollar admission price. A
nominal fee will be charged for this
privilege, and College authorities state
flint. a strict watch will be maintained
to prevent any disorderly conduct.
' Fraternity booths will be placed
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FRlDAY—Nittany
Ronald Colman, Lily Damlta
"THE RESCUE":
SATURDAYCathaum--
Matinee at 2:90
Glenn Tryon in
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MONDAY end TUESDAY—
Matinee Monday at 2:00
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