Page Two PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Published semi-weekly durinz the College year, except on holidays, by student* of The Pennsylvania State College, In the Interest of the College, the students, faculty, alumni, and friends. TIIE MANAGING BOARD ROBERT E. TSCHAN '33 ALFRED W. HESSE JR. '33 Editor Business Manager RALPH HETZEL JR. '33 ROBERT M. HARRINGTON '33 Managing Editor Circulation Manager SIDNEY IL BENJAMIN '33 PAUL BIERSTEIN '23 Sports Editor Local Advertising Manager RICHARD V. WALL '33 WILLARD D. HESTER '33 Assistant Editor Foreign Advertising Manager DONALD P. DAY '33 ARTHUR E. PHILLIPS ’33 Assistant Managing Editor Credit Manager ZUKAUSKAS ’33 MARION I*. HOWELL *33 ERNEST B. Assistant Sports Editor ROLLIN C. STEINMETZ '33 News Editor W. J. WILLIAMS JR. '33 News Editor ASSOCIATE EDITORS Charles A. Myers '34 Wm, B. Prothcro *34 Wm. M. Stegmoler ‘34 George A. Scott '34 Bernard IL Roscnxweig *34 James M. Sheen '34 ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGERS Harold J. Botscli '34 IL Edgar Furman ',34 John C. Irwin '34 Frederick 1.. Tnvlor '34 Francis Wacker ‘24- WOMEN'S ASSOCIATE EDITORS Eva M. BlsctiMdt '34 Ruth M. Hannon '3l Mne P. Kaplan '34 Editorial Office... Business Office Nittany Printing Building Phone 292-W Member Eastern Intercollegiate Newspaper Association Entered at the Postofflce, State College. Fn., as Srcond-closs Matter FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1933 A BRIGHT SPOT Through the tangle of financial worry that students and their guardians are undergoing for sweet educa- tion's sake, ttiere shines through one bright ray that may be evaluated as worth all the hardship of the economic strugglo for its attainment. Widely felt, the belief of Dean Warnock that a more mature attitude in thought and action has been gained by the present student gen- eration can reasonably be attributed to the external con- ditions of the times. As in every large group, there will always he those among tho student body who will cling to every idea of tho past, cherishing old traditions and theories for the sako of mere “oldness.” A few others, for whom every- thing of the past seems old-fashioned, will always seize upon every visionary idea and cling to it because it is new. But the average student today is inclined to weigh the things of the past, discarding what is proved of little value and retaining the more permanent. He likewise considers the advanced thought of the day and sees in it many ideals toward which steps can he taken. At the same time he retains balance enough to laugh at the ex- If this were not the case, the past few years would not have witnessed the change in student opinion toward a saner program of intercollegiate athletics. Dean War- nock in his interview mentions many instances where the attitude of present-day students can clearly be proved as more mature and befitting persons in various stages of educational advancement. It is difficult to prove materially that students on the average now have a greater realization and a more serious attitude toward a College education than those of the past. Some weight as an indication must be given to tho marked increase in the all-College scholastic aver age this year. More conclusive is 1 the fact that econ omic conditions stress, in nearly every case, the fact that money is being spent and value must be received. A few students will probably always stand out for high scholarship and a few will always be worthless. Tho large group between the extremes is the one to be watched under a democratic system of education. If it <;an be made to advance, as it has recently—the whole purposo of American education is being fulfilled. For several weeks now we have been brooding over the fact that somebody would be victimized on this mat ter of registration. From everywhere would arise lam entation because arbitrary alphabetical arrangement would make some students return a day early. Now to our manifest relief comes the statement that no one is helplessly being undone. Everything is arranged on an equitable basis so that no one returns early every year. It was pointed out that only the student who finishes in seven or nine semesters is being victimized. That is just one of the risks to be taken. A NECESSARY CHANGE Panhellenic council is deserving of commendation from fraternity women for taking steps toward second semester rushing of freshmen —a change that has been ardently desired by the majority of women on the campus. Only those who are entirely unfamiliar with the situation as it now exists under second year rushing can deny that unauthorized rushing during the freshman year is practiced extensively. The fact that no check can be made and that enforcement of penalties is almost impossible under the present method creates a situation where unauthorized rushing must be carried, on in self defense. That ono semester provides sufficient time for fresh man women to become acclimated and to decide toward which group they aro favorably inclined are among the arguments advanced by those who favor the change as benefiting rushees. Fully recognizing that first sem ester rushing would be unsatisfactory and at the same tlmo dissatisfied with the present long drawn out system of sophomore pledging, fraternity women now await the decision of the Senate Committee on Student Welfare. Tho lamentatious yelps which emerge periodically from the eye-uplifted sanctimony of reformers’ ranks have long been a source of irritation to us. When the hand-folders cry aloud about college being the big 'black bogey that tears up all our pretty ideals, this department feels inclined to do violence to neighbor ing objects. In this case the thing closest at hand happened to be an attractive little volume on the technique of prosody ... so ... Women’s Editor Isabel McFarland *33 Women’* Mnnaginß Editor ELIZABETH M. KALB *33 Women’* News Editor As pointed out in the editorial columns of the ■latest paper, many a fine stadium which was hailed in its dedication speech as a mile-stone has turned out to he a mill-stone. -313 Old Main So long as somebody has mentioned pet snarl-in ducers, let us reveal something else that brings on a violent attack of nail-gnawing. It’s smugness. We don't like smug people. We don't like smug remarks. We don’t even like smug dogs. Even when it’s an eminent philosopher who sounds off with a smuggery, we feel bound to register our protest. Some time ago the aforementioned philosopher came through with this, “Some day the scientists will escort God to tho edge of the universe, and gently show him out.” Not that we’re inclined to be overly religi ous ourself, doctor, But we beg to suggest that the scientists go about finding tbe edge of the universe before they start their ushering act. No offense meant; that’s just the way we feel about it. Did you ever stop to consider that the only legiti mate means a decent co-ed has of finding out whether her ho-hum snores is to schedule economics in his sec tion? Acorns and thistle-seeds: “Did you mail my laun dry case?. . . “Yeah, but I had a helluva time stuffing it in the 510 t... Tho Triangle’s Macdonell came from Panama, and brought a case of malarial fever along with him . . . which gave this institution’s physician something new to work on ... with the result that the patient has been telling the doctor how.much quinine and whatnot to give him, and everything is quite as . satisfactory as might he desired . . . When asked who was making all the noise Wednesday night, the physed society answered as a man, “Oh, Discobolus boys.” . . . The lady debaters ousted their male contempor aries the other evening fro'm their accustomed meet ing pldce . . . wherefore the men adjourned to, the j Froth office, which is never used anyway except for a day- or two before the date of issue . . . they went, without any argument . . . “So I stuck big quotation marks around the whole thing and handed it in” . . . It’s pretty disappointing when you have been looking forward to a martyrdom of outside readings accumu lated at the end of'the semester ... and find that j;ou aro really enjoying the fool things ... When it comes to the gangster problem, perhaps the second-story men aro the crux of the situation . . . The new pass word in the forestry dept is “Carry the message to Garstka” .. . Heard at a recent dence from a tortured musician: “I wish they would’t play that piece ... I liko it” ... Under a headline “Dead Student Passes,” tho Syracuse Daily Orange informs its readers that a professor at Fordham gave a passing grade in one of his classes to a student who. had been dead for six months ... after all, it’s only-reciprocating the favors of students who take courses under professors who have been dead for years and years ... The Bucknell Belle Hop announces the reception of a challenge from Penn State to participate in the Annual Horseshoe Pitching tournament... they oughta be able to make plenty of ringers... CAMPUSEER BY HIMSELF The poor disillusioned co-ed Existing on toast and tea, And finding that life's not half as bad As she had hoped it would he. ****** ****** ****** ****** Gash Paid For USED TEXTS Monday, January 23rd 1° Friday, January 27th KEELER’S Cathanm Theatre Building: THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN BELL ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR CONFERENCE FEB. 3 Students to Discuss ‘Machine Age’ At Buck Hill Falls Convention: “Tho Christian .Student in a Ma chino Ago”-will be'tlie subject for dis cussion at the men’s field conference of the Middle Atlantic Field council of the Y. M. C. A. which will be held at Buck Hill Falls February 3 to 5, William E. Bell, chairman of the con ference committee at the College, has announced. • Speakers for the conference include Elmer F. Cope, nationally known la bor organizer, John M. Carmody, president of the Society of Industrial Engineers, Bishop Francis J. MbCon nell, president of the Federal Council of Churches in America, Patrick M. Malin, formerly traveling secretary and companion to Dr. Sherwood Eddy and now an instructor in economics at Swarthmore College, and Charles H. Corbett, noted authority on interna tional problems. Students who desire to attend the conference should arrange their ex amination schedules to free them for the trip. All conflicts will be taken care of at "the Christian association office. ‘Mary ' Predominates Nomenclature Field Of Freshman Women If someone thought the idea neces sary, he could stand on the Old Main Bell tower and shout “Hey Mary!" and twenty-three windows scattered about the campus and town would slide up, allowing twenty-three heads to extend from them and thunder back in a booming chorus: “Who, Me?” If tlie answer to this unison were “No!” then twenty-three freshman co-eds would close the twenty-three windows and resume whatever they were do ing when interrupted. A directory check shows this bit of action to bo possible. If eighteen oth er freshman co-eds happpened to mis understand that call to windows and decided that the voice from the tower was calling Elizabeth, then there would be that much less noise as twenty-three less five. As useful information, it is unwise for those_accustomed to talking in their sleep to mumble‘such names , as Ellen while- attending first hour. The main objection being that eight of each might ask the dreamer to finish the story. Seven Dorothys can’t be wrong. And that-is the final figure in the search forthose bearing, the title Alice •as well*, thedffh^he'Helens led tho field by'a. comfortable margin last year, they seek a position at the rear of the assembly with a total that boasts of only five owners this year. Do not be alarmed if you should happen to speak to a first year wom an, calling her by her first name, and get no, answer,. because that very name could be any one of this group: Otellia, Cunnin, Ora, Deets, Sill, An toinette, Wrean anrl Athena. REPORTS FEWER COMPLAINTS According to Burgess Eugene Led erer, there have been no cases of in toxication or disorderly conduct of students reported -to him since the opening of the semester. Burgess Lederer stated that 'the record is un usual, judging from the many offenses committed during.both semesters last year. ■ : | • ; - HAIRCUTS ' 25c KNEW BARBER Opposite Post Office On Beaver Avenue (Second Floor) JIG SAW PUZZLES ~ Low Rental Charges also VALENTINE GREETING CARDS Old Main Art Shop Opposite Front Campus East College Avenue University of Buffalo b School of Dentistry (Established 1892) Tne first annual session will begin July 3rd, 1933. A three-year course of instruction is offered, quarter plan, leading to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Tho course is recognized as class “A” by tbe University of the State of New York and the Dental Educa tional CounciKof. America. ... There are many new features m the curriculum which are out lined in the catalogue. An abundance of clinical material is provided at the school and- at the 1 hospitals. Classes are limited in number. Catalogue mailed upon Tequest. - For. Further Information, Address SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY 25 Goodrich Street • ’ / Buffalo, N. Y. , Dye Believes Modem Novels Show Inability To Give Definite Conclusion “Although modern hovels are lar gely at peace with present-day think ing on all questions of life, many of them are chaotic," said Dr. William S. Dye, professor of Enlgish liter ature, in commenting on the trend of the modern novel. A great number of novels are fairly representative of the inability to see a thing through and come to a def inite conclusion, Dr. Dye added. How ever, he explained that the nature of the subject is too general to permit broad characterizations of trends. “Whether* the state of the average modem novel is an attempt to be real istic or simply a result of in inability to think and write clearly, I’m not sure," he said. “Sometimes I think that the rather stark realistic mater ial in. present-day novels may be look ed upon in the future as an attempt to reproduce the same reactions that the romantic writers of a century ago attempted.” “In another sense, the novels writ ten by realistic writers are well out side of the life and experience of most individuals, and when you read them, you get the same sort of a thrill that a housemaid gets when she reads of ‘life Upstairs,’ ” he continued. "To her, it is romance—then why shouldn’t you call it romance for the other individuals.” The great number of women novel ists writing today presents a differ- U. S. Recognition of Soviet Russia Urged At Student Meeting Immediate recognition of Soviet Russia by the United States was rec ommended by students representing fourteen colleges and universities in Western'Pennsylvania and’West Vir ginia at the University of Pittsburgh International Conference on World Problems held at Pittsburgh Satur day. The resolution recommending recog nition of Soviet Russia was given an. unanimous vote by the forty-five stu dent delegates to the conference, to gether with the added proposal that America should accept the Lytton re port. With the resolution passing by the margin of a single vote, the student conference urged that America's war debts be cancelled. A five-year mora torium on all inter-allied war debts, with a funding commission composed of representatives of the various pow ers to, consider revision or cancella tion of the debts during the period, was also recommended. A djscussion of tariff questions re sulted-in a resolution that the nations sponsor a commission of all powers to undertake a gradual- lowering of all tariffs on imports,, while a third rec ommendation favored the free par ticipation of Japan in the economic development of Manchuria, which would not carry with it the right to control the country economically or politically. Delegates to the conference tabled the motion that the United States should join the League of Nations. Corner ent situation than that which has existed in any other age, according to Dr. Dye. The introspective and spec ulative nature of women has resulted in a greater number of stories dealing with psychopathic cases, he added. “In most cases,” he continued, “the men have been content to write the story and have the reader solve the implications of character. But a great number of women writers have gone in for psychological analysis.” Campus Bulletin A meeting of the managers of the Intevfratcrnity Contract Bridge tour nament will be held at Theta Nu Ep silon Monday night at 7:30 o’clock. All women students are requested to help complete the records of Dean Ray’s office by giving a Teport before January 25 on the total earnings for self-support during first semester. Candidates for second- assistant baseball manager should sign up at the Athletic association office imme diately. Freshman candidates for (the gym team should . report Mondayt at the west end of Recreation hall .at 4 o'clock. The Bradford-Sullivan County club will meet at the Phi Epsilon Pi house tonight at 7:30 o’clock., Among the colleges and universities represented were the University of Pittsburgh, Geneva College, Washing ton and Jefferson College, Marshall College, Grove City College, Allegheny College, and, Bucknell- University. 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