PAGE TWO 'IIIHE IDAILY COLLEGIAN "F3e A Better Penn State" 311.0,iblished 1040. Suercor to the Tenn C.)itecr'..an estahlislo9l 1904 ori(1 the Free Lance, establh , hel 1887. Published daily ercent Sunday and Monday during the regular College vem- by the students of The Pennsylvania Mite 'College. Entered as Eecond.elazs matter July 5, 1974 id; the , Post-of fle.e. at State College, Pa., under the act of March 8, 1979. Editor Bus. and Adv. Wigs. Ross Lehmaa '42430. James McCaughey,'42. ndilorial and Bußinmi Office an Old Mahn Bldg. Vhohe 71.1. • Women's Eilitm'—.T( C. Stiles't2: Managing Editor— atin A: , Brier' '42; t:7-r2orbi Editor—A. Pat Nagelberg Venture Edltor-'Willi .1. MeKnieht '42: News Editcre— Manley ;I"; , Ptircempner. Women':i Veature Editor- 'Alice M. Murray '42'; Women*:: , Sporty Editor—R. Meier. Gordon '42. Credit Mann:ger—Paul M. Goldberg '42; Circulation Men figer--Thornae W. Allb,ou '42; Women's Business DihmaVet— Margaret L. Embury: '42; 'Office Seerettity—Virginia Ogden Aanistant °Mee Seeretary—Far E. •Reese '42. //lanaging Editor. This Lib''.le Donald W.. Davis, Or. )..sraws Tssue Nieholas , VozzY Ahromen'h Editor Issue Emily L.'runk Graduate Couniplor Louis E. Bell Wednesday, October 1941 tw 4illlgrA--loke Ypur ,fhoice A ,lettex came to our desk from a group of dis vruntled. freshmen. These green-dinked felloWs. Onamented upon the extension of customs 'aita Cold llayrnoncr F. Leffler '42 in no ' uncertaiii terms where . .C ou l d. go. ,The letter 'follOws: • "*,e wish ,to thank you very much ' for extend ing I fc4hMan customs. AsW YOu Were (at; least vre're,told you were) a freshman once, we suppose ,you t,ttiderstand our feelings. "Maybe you never thought that most of us came to . this r College to get - ineducation. And to _ . do this, we had to do . a lot of work and save plenty. /11so that we had to study. Now, per you'rke in a snap course and ,have all the ~ w.on.ey You need. You don't have to work or study. I3iit what about the rest of us that do. e .zzever said much about the-customs—we wore them and let it go at that. Now we understand that- pin Ara;ye' soul) decided that' we were not going to the mass meetings like we should and thought that our customs . ought to be extended. For 'that - the freshthan class WisheS to thank you very much. All mass Meetings were sche duled freshman week; we would have .been very r lac. ;to go tlien put' now we liave to work (study-- do you know what that means?) If we all go chasing ,to those mass meetings when we have - work,that ,has to be done, we'll all flunk out and,then yon Won't ,hatve any freshman class to pick on: 'Now you know.. As' forUs' and a good many of our friends and class Mates, .we all wish you—(as it you didn't Yours for better freshman customs, A Group of Freshmen Here is an immf.diate answer. De'sr Freshmen You are right! Most of us did come to this college for EMeducatiOn. Most of us had to work and sayeVenty. Some of us were forced to stay out i 'o l f : sqh9o,i : for few years, then work for our rotan, .0" : ‘4., and ',board. And, most 'of freshman ,customs. Finally, we believed freshman mass meetings were a waste, of time-L -appro?r,in4tely one hour every week for five weeks. But, freshmen, we changed our minds. . . Why? It .was that intangible thing called edu cation We learned that education wasn't bund led up in a little world Of books, study hours, and vrofeSsOrS. .We discovered that education includ ed ;that strange "nosiness" of man—curiosity. It drove ps . ,to find out why the .College was regulated and controlled .by a governing body called ,the 41.1,- ; Co,liege Cabinet; it made us seek betterbetter.ar d t lierler association with men and coeds on campus; ,our self-styled curiosity compelled us to quegtidn the rights 'of some individuals (upper classnien ito y 61.0 to initiate and enforce their aueei- customs upon us; it sank its teeth into the curkent . carnpus problems and threatened to shake Until ,the answer was given; above all, it led us into a blisier patli of 'student activity than we wanted. yes, ; freshmen, it made us Work, quenchable thirst called curiosity taught us some thing. It opened our eyes to the fact that all knoWledge is not derived from study, that college life must contain a well-rounded social, educa tional, and "know-how-to-get-along-with-the pther-,fellow" program. Finally, i.t ethicated us. Not only did we re cognize the need for .1 reshman customs as a means of training ,freshmen to learn to obey and follow campus rules and regulations, but it ;thoWed us that such gatherings as the freshman ratis meetings, which .supposedly waste an hour every week, also gave us a deeper insight and purpose iu our collegiate Nvorld. Your for 1) , ;f.t. , 21 - freshman cost ms lit von e:tr. I;LIL.;',;O:rj. :kily I Downtown Office 119-121: South Frazier St Phone 4372 This un- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111141111 THE FACULTY SAYS , . . 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 By p . 4:1. STUART A. MAHURAN.. Assistant Professor of Journalism When asked to fill this space today a topic sug- gested was my impressions of State College stud- eats as compared with students in Middlewestern universities and colleges. I'll have a try at that. May I start by writing that I feel handicapped largely because have been here only so briefly, .and that because of this feeling I must deal chiefly, perhaps solely, in externals? One in such a position can offer no criticism. That, perhaps, might come later, but it is to be hoped it won't. rirst then is student spirit. It is as fine and as constantly active as seemingly could be desired., Always, it appears, there is something haPpening, always it attracts and interests and apparently holds student attention. While ,the Men in the übiquitous hats and the freshmen provida much of this activity .it ap pears usually only on - the fringes and outer ap proaches to pepUlar acidemie'buildings. Inside there are hintimgrahle bulletins heralding that and the other event, groups of students dis cussing not only the game, ,6tt, the debate, 'the play and the music try-jouts, and lines of the smile gentry pushing :toward a try on the colle gian or in home other extra-curricular project • or program. Hear them talk, these- students, on the street, in 'the restaurants, at their fraternities, outside then 1 - tomes, and the spirit is invariably .thei : e. • it is a healthy spirit in 'a world sadly in need of concerted , effort. ,pne notes, ,too, the color of campus and game,-the forward stride of student body. Pennsylvania State's campus is as beautiful' as any in the Midwest, only Wisconsin's approach ing ,it, and that because of Lake Mendota. Miss ouri and lowa have Campuses, and buildings as large, but they lack the:splendid trees, .ancl, .of course, ,the mountain 'panoraMa. Old Main is a grand structure . . Small wonder, then, that students, in . such a . setting • move forward in steady procession,' from -• semester ' to 'semester, toward the goal afforded by gradtiation •day. Student cheering and the band at the 'football games are inspirational. In the' classrOOm stud ents seem attentive. They are courteous:Possibly some of them are asleep,'but.if .they are :that will come out later, and, as students _have .been known to aver, possibly it may be the instruCtOr'sfanit. So far, it will undoubtedly be noted, only .fine words, only praise, not a word of criticism. Well and good. So be it. Remember I said at the beginning that because of certain reasons it appeared necessary to deal only in externals? But I should like it extremely well if :these first impressions might remain lasting impressions. In life there have been some first irnpreSsiOns that have remained steadfast. May Ibe pardoned if . I recall a few? One is an elderly artist, a most genial host, whose pictures have _hung in Paris. Through the years he .has . remained as fine as was the first impression of ;gentleman and paint er. Another is of a newspaper publisher, now dead, at first glimpse' tolerant, kindly, under standing. The impression:perSists.: Still a third, and - the last, is Of a university dean recognized for his poise, his judgment, his method of dealing with men and women and students. He too is lately departed. His memory endures. • If one were a cynic one might remark apropos these first impressions, that only the dead are good. Not so. The living and •the quick, and they are legion, are also good, despite the fact they may be dwelling in a sorry,world. It is undoubtedly fortunate That in ,these aca demic halls the sorrows of the world seldom in trude. Perhaps it is because many an Old Martin has walked them. I don't know. But Ido know the student spirit .here is noticable and note worthy. The board of Ottawa Collegiate institute is try ing to solve a mystery of 1913, revealed in a' letter from an honor student of that year. Miss Sybil Stewart complained that the "gold" medal presented to her in recognition of her scholastic standing has turned out to be nothing but gilded bronze. Hamilton college has ()Ile English composition student who goes in for realism. He wrote on "My Roommate Gives Me a Haircut." Clinging to the theme paper which he turned in to David Bettie, instructor. were several small, closely Letters to the Editor— More Work, Less Glory, Asked Of Campus Leaders To the .Editor: We of State like to boast of our strong student government, and rightly so, - for our sy§teni is one of the very best. Feeling that students in office receive splendid training, our administra tive heads lend their hearty co operation. The boys work hard to get elected, but sometimes it is nec essary to remind' them that suc cess in election is only the begin ning. Once in office they 'must serve their constituents" or miser ably fail in their duty and, in cidentally, weaken our system of student government. As head of an All-College com mittee, I recently. addressed a let ter oi inquiry to the head of al most every student government organization on cariwns. The ter necessitated at least *a post card reply within a - week.. The president 'of WSGA was ,the only 'one to" repy. • Let's forget the glory, student leaders, anti get "down" to work. Fiank It. Flynn '43 dOr erlytilevjetine. • 'I. 5N • .Requested Of Student •; To The Editor: 'Of theinatty improvements that could be.made for a "Better Penn State,* I believe that t `.one which .WOuld• be comparatively simple bht would allow . greater comfort arid little trouble: When our'students take their us ual - evening sojbi rn to the local cinema, the lines which theyfOrrn cotintially block the . tqssage of pe destrians Walkingr on College ave. As 4' result, ihe soOd townspeople are 'forced' to ",take to .the streets" and: run into danger from passing cars or el'Se are pushed by our leSs courteoUS - rfuinbers. It seems to me 'that with some cooperation froM our students and with the help of the loCai police force (such as it is) we could easily solve this problem. - Let's keep the lines -Close ;to :the sides of the shops and in fairly straight order.' Several townspeople have made this suggestion to me and I pasS on for a - " Better Perin State." 11111111111111111111111111111111,11j111!4111111141, 01.11111.111.141!11111 News BOIS 1 1111111111111111111111111111111111111M111111111111111111111111111111 LISTENING HOURS RELEASED • 'l‘i.i:lpi ? i•ary 'honis fOr the t'ayriegie Record Library in 417 Old Main wereannounced' yes terday by the music ciep'artnient. A definite schedule will be an nounced and .pOsted this. week. The liSted hours include: Today-- 4to 6 p. ° m. .TomorroW-10 a, in. to noon, 1 p. m. to 3 p. m., 4 'p. m. to 6 9. in., ,and 7 to'lo p. 'm. SatiirdaY-8 a. m: tb' noon, 1 `p. m. to 5 p A m., 7 p. in. to 10 p. rn.*Sun day-1 p. in. to 10 p. m: lOTA LAMBDA SIGMA ELECTS lota Larribda Sigina, industrial education professional fraternity, elected eight new Members into its organization. They are: Rob ert Mengle '42, James Rizzo '42, Lawrence M. Frederick '42, Rob ert F. Jones '42, Robert Zuber Welland J. Welsch '42, Russell L. Grau jr., '43, and Eugene S. Stull '43. These men will be formally inducted into lota Lambda Sig ma on November 1.. A poll revealed nearly two thirds of University of Detroit students favor freshman hazing. ATTENTION - SOCIAL CHAIRMEN • Are you interested in a guaranteed 12 piece dance band for your houseparty November 7 and B—or your next social function? For terms write or phone 181-X. • R. M. Spangler, Selinsgrove, Pa. WEDNESDAY, OCrOI3ER•22, 1941 1111111111191111111111111111011111111111111111111111111111;1111 , CAMPUS CALENDAR 11111111111111i11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Forum Music tommittee meet ing, 304 Old Main, p. m. Forum Project Committee meet ing, 304 Old Main, 4:14 p. m. Candidates for freshman fenc ing; report to Rec Hall at 4 p m. No experience is necessary. Meeting of German Club, Al pha Chi Rho, 7 p. m. Mr. Wurff will speak. Freshman women debate, 103 Home Ec., 7 p. rim. • `Penn State Club Executive Committee meeting, clubroom, 7:30 p. m. PSCA Public Meetings Commit tee,' 304 Old . 11/fain, 4 p. m. Community Service Committee. Hugh Beaver Room, Old Main, 7 p. m. Meeting 'ef active members of the -Penn State Players for elec tion of new members in the Little Theatre, 5 p. rn. American Chemical Society of Central p,ennsylvaria ,Section meets, 119 IgeW ,Phy,sics, 7:30 p. `Scull and Bones meeting, lii Delia .Theti; p: J9?49,WW parrni Npus meeting, Phi Kap pa, 8 P. m. 'Camera gliAb•Leqt,u,re, "Camera arid . Beiv•lo 7:3o'ii.‘m. • Gorige meeting, 405 .Old 7p. in. 103 Varsity Women's Debat e, Home7 hring dehate Cards and. schedules. " ' `Meeting .. b.r . goemi state Engin eer Editorial - thaff, .7i30 314 Old kath. Shrine Model Displayed Tr 'lf (Continued from Page One) Mate antomobile parking in the area direetty - before 'the lion. George` W.. .Ebert, superintend ent of grounds ~ind‘,biiildings ,Sears; - rnernber,i` of ;the - Shrine .Committe.Committee;omittee; Members of the - fine arts departrnent; and other aot• ,le.ge . Althorities yesterday morn ing chose ;,the exact site of the shrine and 'the height of A4e-,baSe. Siaf A etY 111 ,_eY,11,, .Re vo nsihnity for Safe . tr i . will be ;the of :the talk. given by Amos E. ..NeyhaAt, head of, the ;College ,I.n4itute Public Safety, at a luncheon Meet ing of All - e Delaware County S4.tety Association .toznOrroi,v. Cordially, Sophomore. New ppder-am „Cream Deodorant safely - Stops IPerspiratipq 1. Does not rot dresses or men's 'shirts. Does not irritate skin. 2. No waiting to dry. CaO7.be used right after shaving. 3. instautly stops 'perspiration .forl to 3 days. Removes•odor from . per.Viration. 4. 'A pure, white, greaseless, stainless vanishing cream. 5. Arrid has been Awarded the ,ApprovaLSealoftheAmerican institute of Laundering for being harmless to fabrics. Arrid is the LARGEST BELLING DEODORANT. Tiy a jar today! ARRID .At nll st o res palst goodi 390 ct iar • olsolu /Of fin!ife.N.Jero TODAY (4"
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