Page Two PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Publiahfd Mml-weekly during the College year, except on holiday*, by student* or The Pennsylvania State College, in the interest of the College, the student*. faculty, alumni, and friends. THE MANAGING BOARD ROBERT E. TSCHAN M 3 RALPH HETZEL JR. M 3 Managing Editor SIDNEY 11. BENJAMIN M 3 Sports Editor RICHARD V. WALL M 3 Assistant Editor DONALD I*. DAY M 3 Assistant Mnnugiug Editor ERNEST H. ZUKAUSKAS' M 3 Assistant Sports Editor ROLLIN C. STEINMETZ M 3 Ncwu Editor W. J. WILLIAMS JR. M 3 Nows Editor Entered at the Postoffice, State College, Pa., as Second-dais Matter TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1932 FAMILY AFFAIRS In the course of everyday events many things happen that would lead to no good, in fact would be harmful, if they were of general knowledge. Petty dif ficulties, many of them imagined and the product of mis understanding, arise in the process of running a mighty factory such as an educational institution. To seize upon them and to display one side or other as wrong is vo bring harm upon the institution itself. - . Most of the instances where colleges .and univer sities have gained space in newspapers are not about happenings of constructive significance. A student riot, a death from hazing, reputation for riotous parties, graft, and other internal disturbances of unfortunate circumstances are most popular as copy for all but a select few city newspapers. Fortunately this College has not been embarrassed by many incidents nor by the unfavorable publicity that they bring. Although they are a matter of some chance, nevertheless considerable credit .for the avoidance of such publicity is due for the manner in which correc tions have been made privately. • Oddly enough, there is no unit of society more swept with rumor and counter rumor than a college campus. Need instances be cited on this campus—where students held so commonly to the unfounded opinions that polit cal offices are bought, that dance chairmen get enor- mous cut-backs, that professors get rake-offs on text book sales, and so on down through a list that extends throughout all phases of College activity? To assume that there are no irregularities in such an extensive or ganization would be too optimistic. But to brand with ore fell swoop everything and anything as corrupt is to indulge too much the undergraduate trait of suspecting everything and being able to prove nothing. Where countless students will talk and spread rumor there will be one interested enough to look into the actual con ditions. Much harm can be done by these former both' to general morale and in being the occasion for. further misrepresentation. To the discerning student a rumor is wrong unless proved right. If a situation does exist .that needs at tention, the proper authorities should first be given a chance to make the correction. If that fails then an air ing of the situation publicly is in order. If a student organization or any responsible office of the College brings by its own negligence such a situation upon it self, it is deserving of negative publicity that it tempts in tho press. But as units in an organization that is being watch ed so critically, student reformers should offer a chance for correcting evils before jeopardizing the reputation of the College. Humor makes nice conversation but it is harmful and is talking behind the back. It can hardiy bo said that persons in authority are' above grappling with rumors face to face—either to dispel them when unfounded or to make corrections if necessary. MIXED OBJECTIVES It is interesting to compare the final list of objec tives of the College as submitted by the committee of the deans last week with the report of a student-faculty committee which recommended certain objectives to the main group. The deans’ committee listed as the first objective of instructional work: To provide education for earn ing a living. The students and faculty representatives, on tho other hand, admitted that ‘our present aims are primarily vocational, our education mainly training each person to make a living rather than to live creatively as a'i integral part of society.’ They go on to say, however, that ‘the present objectives are too narrow and that they must bo broadened considerably if Penn State is to render her best service. More attention should be giyen to tho development of cultural, social and civic abilities. This is not primarily a matter of courses but of clearly defined objectives.’ This report of the students and faculty was written last spring and was presented to the deans’ committee for consideration in the formulation of the final .report. The deans’ committee evidently did not believe that the permanent objectives should be changed ;from the now existing belief that the primary objectiye of ‘education’ ir. this institution is to learn how to earn a liying. The student-faculty committee, composed of members from practically every school in the College, emphasized strongly the need for setting up as an ideal a more lib era! and cultural standard. Tho clash seems to come between those who are di recting the educational policy and those jvho are actu ally and learning. Students in their report v sth tho faculty professed a great need for a ‘develop inent-of cultural, social and civic abilities.’ Apparently the deans’ committee did not' consider this opinion representative of faculty and students or they thought that it did not matter t what the .students and faculty believe concerning the objectives of their own College. ALFRED W. HESSE .JR. ’33 Business Manager Robert m. Harrington M 3 Circulation Manager PAUL BIERSTEIN M 3 Local Advertising Manager WILLARD D. HESTER MS Foreign Advertising Manager ARTHUR R. PHILLIPS M 3 Credit Manager MARION p. HOWELL M 3 Women’s Editor Isabel McFarland M 3 Women's Managing Editor ELIZABETH 11. KALB M 3 Women's News Editor ly we got a letter from a young lady here at the insti- tution who seems to be a worthy one indeed. Believ ing that many can profit by her questions, our tender <heart..wrung by the pathos of her plea, we consulted Dorothy Vicks, famous expert along such linos. Miss Vicks was a Chi 0 here at school and thoroughly un derstands the problems of youth. Beer & Skittles: A snooping reporter is author ity for the statement that Grange Dorm now boasts a cellar retreat where the dormies can entertain their swains ftntil twelve ... .A 1 Miller with gobs and gobs of gold brocade outdid the pack in swank at the Mil Ball .... Captain (Muscles) Slusser—a picture of manhood carrying a clinging vine over snow banks to make his social rounds Saturday night .... sad ex- perience has taught Dr. .Boucke not to look for classes before the end of vacations .... and who is respon sible for that crack about “Peace breaking out in Mexico?” .... Cork-inebriated laddies communed with curb stones and fire plugs this week-end, oh sad-to re- late'. . . . and to satisfy our great aunt in Peoria Of- the graders most menacin’ or: “A Warnock to the wise is sufficient.” OLD MANIA We always appreciate worthy causes, and recent- 4*44*4 Dear Maniac, I am a young woman about eighteen years old, and hearing how wonderful you have been to so many people I am writing you for advice as I am in trouble. Recently I have been going with a young man of my own age whom for convenience I will call Philo Heinz. He is very nice and I like him a lot. He seems to think a lot of me, too, but for. somo reason my parents distrust him. They say he looks too much like a movie picture actor to be trusted. I am sure that my intuition is better than my parents,’ and I like Philo a lot; should.l elope with him? I just can’t bear to see my papa, kick him out like he says he will, as my papa has a very violent temper and Philo’s pride might be hurt. What shall I do? 444444 Dear “Troubled,” You poor child. Once again the age-old dilemma of home factors and the lover has reared its ugly With the exception of smutty college comic magazines there is nothing lower than the slick young man who is insincere about love affairs. Of course your Philo is not of this type, but you must realize that your parents mistrust this boy, and understand their position. After all they are older and more experienced than yourself. Are you cer tain that he is in love with you—sure that he is all he seems? My child, study your heart again and study this lad of whom you seem to think so much. If you think him worthy of a woman’s l-ove—and there is nothing more beautiful, dear—there is but one thing to do. Tell him he must marry you and at once—no elopement. If he won’t do this, let your pa kick him downstairs as he is a menace. 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Based on records in the ad miralty office as well as on tradition and the imagination of the authors it is history alive in fiction. “Flowering Wilderness”—by John Galsworthy Dinny, Cherrell and Wilfred Desert continue,the fortunes of the Forsytes and the; Cherrells. Wilfred almost drags Dinny into Coventry with him over a point of, honor. But he runs ’away in ,time leaving only Foch, the dog, as a reminder of their love. In teresting and well written but it is for “The Forsyte Saga” rather than for these later books that Galsworthy has received the Nobel Prize. “Peter Ashley”—by Heyward Charleston just before the war was a place of high hopes and hot blood. The color and beauty of the city are pictured as well as aristocratic south ern gentlemen. “Authors and the Book Trade”—by “Troubled” Frank Swinncrton New are news and more pub licity would help in their wider distri bution—Mr. Swinncrton to the con trary. While he writes of England’s book problem from the standpoint of author, publisher and reviewer, their troubles are so similar to ours that it does not need Mr. Melcher’s helpful and interesting comments to -make the discussion of interest to American au thors and readers. “Toward Romance”—by Brown The child of “The Fire Makers” grows from seven to seventeen with the. ajd of a friendly doctor and an old maid. Then he goes out into the world to find life for himself. “My Friendly Contemporaries”—by Hamlin Garland The son of the Middle Border con- 1 ■tinues His greatly expanded autobio graphy, chattering very informally of many of the best known literary lights of yesterday. His words on Theodore Ro.osevgifc. are significant•’ “He. .was, the biggest, most interestirig'and’most versatile man I ever knew. " Ha was in fact jjive great personalities in one. As I .thjnk buck over the long term of our- acquaintance, I rejoice in our many pleasant meetings. He was of my generation.” “Grover Cleveland”—by Allan Nevins This is one of an important series of biographical studies and Prof. Nevins has done full justice to an unusual personality and an extraor dinary life. What carried him along from mayor of'Buffalo to the presi-: dency “was no showy quality, no en dowment of personal magnetism, but the demonstration of a sturdy honesty and an unflinching courage in the dis charge of public duty which came to seem to millions-ef discouraged Amer icans like the shadow of a great rock in a.weary land.i’ THE MANIAC FOUND I Brown Suede Jacket 1 Small Brown Purse 1 Key Case with . Keys 1 Small Gold Ring 1 R.O.T.C. Cap 1 Fountain Pen . Owners will call at STUDENT UNION DESK Old Main Small chatgetfor this ad Speaking Of Books i ’> ■ : rJ#; v f® ■ r: ■ -.7 , r'-Jy The Corner y;' Penn State Men Desire Attractive , Not Beautiful Co-eds, Survey Shows Perm State’s ideal co-ed must be at- should jbe intelligent, attractive, and tractive but not • beautiful, in the never giggle,” he said, opinion of a representative group of Fairfax A. Reilly ’33, associate men who were questioned about the baseball manager, thinks the ideal co qualities and characteristics of that ed should be attractive, well-dr.essed, Utopian figure. and a rhythmic dancer. “She should “The ideal co-ed must be cute, at- wear clothes which suit her person tractive, and well-dressed, with an ality and be original,” he added. Al avcrage intelligence and a good sense bert L. Fretz jr. ’33, associate cross of humor,” said .Ray S. Stein’33, base- country manager, specified that the ball manager. “Of course she cannot ideal Penn State co-ed should be at be too tall and must have a good, tractive but not beautiful, a good opinion, of me,” he added. dancer and a smart dresser. She •'Wayland F. Dunaway ’33, track should be able to converse intelligently captain, specified that the ideal co-ed an( l never talk "baby talk/' he con should be attractive if not beau- eluded, tiful and must be .intelligent. She should have a good sense of humor and be individual, also, he stated. Thomas J. Harper ’34, football letter man, merely designated a "nice and sweet girl who is not domineering, is attractive, and has a good sense of humor” as his ideal type. Martin F. McDermott '33 required reserve, ■good taste in clothes, and re finement in the ideal co-ed. "She JIURRELL HEADS COMMITTEE • iDr. Arthur S. Hurrell, director of teacher training: extension, has been I appointed chairman of the State com mittee on extension education by Dr. James N. Rule, superintendent of pub lic instruction. ETA KAPPA NU ELECTIONS (Electrical Engineering) Paul H. Bertram J 33 John Durilla ’33 Paul R. Getts ’33 William F. Grauch ’33 ' Russell D. Hartz ’33 Stanley T. Wepsic '33 Chester L. Zeigler ’33 Walter C. Johnson ’34 William H. Thompson ’34 John K. Walter ’34 BEAL & SON Plumbing and Heating 117 South Frazier Street Nothing Better for a Cold Than Heneph Cold Tablets 25 Cents Robert' J. 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