PAGI TWO. ME DAILY COLLEGIAN "For A Better Penil State" Gota'disbed 1910. Successor to the Penn Slate Cullegion, established 1901, and the Free Lance, established 1887. Pubkilted daily except Sunday anti Monday duriolt the regular College year by the students of The Pennsylvania Matti Collie. Entered an second-class matter ,Tuly 6, MU at. the Post-office at State Collette, Pa., under the net alf March 13. 1879. ' Editor Bus. and Adv. Mgr. Row:, Lehman 0 42 4aP James McCaughey '42 and Businesa Office 813 Old Main iiJ d a•. Phone 711 W0D101 . 13 Editor—,Tearme C. Stiles '42; Manor;lag Minor— J'tfan A.. Brier '42; Sports Editor---A. Pat Nagelberg '42; /venture J Meg - night '42; News Editor-- Manley J. PoKernpner '42; Wonien's Feature Mit:or—Aline 3'i. Murray '42; Women's Sports Editor--11. Helen Gordon '42. Credit Manne.er—Paul M. Goldberg '42; Carenlotion Man.. eger—'llionian W. Allison '42; Women's Business Manager— Margaret L. I?,mbury '42; Office Seeretary—Virginis. Ogden '42; Assistant Office Secretary—Piur M. Keene '42. JUnior Editorial Board—Gordon L. Coy, Donald W. Davin, Dominick L. Golab. James D. 011tein, David Stummls. Robert B. Schooley, Richard S. Stebbins, Samuel LI Stroh, McAlpine Vozzy, Herbert J. ZUlCall9linti, Emily L. Funk, Loulee M. MOs), Mailo'll M. Popp, Edith L. Smith. Junior Business Board—Leonard E. Bach, Roy L. Barclay, robed: E. Edgerly, Philip Jaffe, Frances A. Leihy, John B. Mcguol, Sara L. Miller, Katherine B. Schott, Marjorie L,. Syku. • Pre I~isrribu\or OS: CroilleAsi(3l`e Dibeslt Vial - miring Editor This 'lssue W. Nr,ovoy% News Editor 'Pitts Issue .___Richard. S. Stebbins Womsn'n Editor This 1118t10 -----__Kathryn M. Porio NoTil.ornoro iosistosont .rny M. Qrotin Graduate Geunnelor Friday, November lA, 1911 , Eriefend Our Traditions! We Have Some, You Know With. a music conference here this we.ekemi based on the theme of "American - Unity Through Music" and revealing the vast musical heritage of • the United States, it seems appropriate to point out America's cultural background, which too . msay Americans overlook. Students here on campus are turning to. music as•the one release from mental. worries. A sign language for all nationalities and. schools of thought, music respects the opinion and ideals .of all groups, Jazz, swing, boogie woogie, 'classical, and semi 'classical- music bring the backwoods and the sophisticated man into a common bond of under standing, Students can have a •share in building a better world through music education where racial prejudice eventually will find no place, where nationalism. in its narrow sense will give way to internationalism, and where music may become again, the tongue of nations, A Weat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bair" or "Min uet in G" tune will do more to further. American culture than the combined efforts of all American. ambassadors or foreign ententes. Americans have been told so often that they have no cultural. background that many of them. believe it, When an European looks down his nose at our traditional. lack of culture, too many of .us are apologetic, With the "proud pasts" of many European countries dying under the force of 'invader nations and the invader nations throw ing their,historic culture into the flames, America remains as one of the few lands in which tradi tions still mean shmething to the people. Americans .are told they have no artistic and political importance. Yet today the United States is the home of culture. Americas moving pictures are the best produced. The American theater is the most active in the . world. The famous Russian ballet makes its home in "the States" and foreign stars appear in American stage, screen, and radio productions, Over the airlines America controls the world's radio en . tertainment The greatest art .exhibitions are held here, America's artists are more numerous and. active than those of any other nation. Ameri can musicians are leaders of new forms. While the Europeans live in the classicism of Beethoven, Bach, and )3rahms, the United States is creating a "modern classicism." And yet Americans feel. inferior when foreigners scoff at American artl Politically there is no reason for the United ,states to accept any longer the condescending tag -of "stripling Democracy" and such similar names •conferred . by nations who brag that their history goes back to the time when America wris Just an explorer's delusion. Today America holds the controlling hand in the world's political and diplo matic life, a prodigious child, indeedi After all, it is kind of silly •to .regard 165 years of .Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Mark Twain, • Stephan I'oster,•L'urrier rind Ives, Walt Whitman, Daniel Webster, David Garrick, Edward Mac- Dowel!, Washington Irving, Ralph Emerson, and )(wiry . IThvid Thmenn as an insignificant, , le:;;; childhowl, Downtown Office 119-121 South Froy.ier St Phone 4372 Louis R. Belt -N. VI. V THE - DAILY COLLEGIAN 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111110 111111 1 1111111111 A Worm's Eye Viez,v 1)1-1?Ik, Anti Be M,:•7-11, met. Ferdy, my measuring worm friend, in the Sandwich Shop yesterday, %and we had j a lengthy discussion together.. By degrees t work ed the conversation around to the drinking prob lem because .1 was interested in his viewpoint. • "I'm glad you brought this up," •he said. "It gives me an opportunity to recite the verse I composed about it. It goes like thiS: A roadhouse mourner sat in the Corner Sucking a coke through a straw For she knew she was'cattght By Cabinet's all-clutching claw," "You don't seem to be taking the situation very seriously," I said. "Well, I'm not trying to wiggle, out of anything, but I think enough has been said, If people go on talking about it, they won't have time to drink anyway. It's Cabinet's job to figure it out, and students should be patient until they plow through the usual political red tape to solve it." My:ye Gaged 'Phat Lion "About this lion shrine, Ferdy," I began, dis.. missing the drinking subject. "Stop right there," Ferdy interrupted. "That's about the silliest situation I've come across around here. Here's a bunch of students, roaring for a $5,000 lion shrine, and when they finally get it, they can't decide where to put it." "They haven't any decision •to make," I said. "He's going to be tied up at Rec Hall. That's the place he was designed for and that's where he's going." "I know all about that," said Ferdy, looking me square in the face. "I just think the students should stick to decisions once they're made. Why didn't they kick up a fuss' before he was designed for the water tower? And what's the matter with having him at Rec Hall anyway?" "It's a less • frequented spot at Penn .State,'; said. "People won't see •much• of him there?' "Well, maybe how that• he's going to be up. there it'll become a more frequented spot from now on. Students have a tendency to cluster around Old Main and downtown points too much. It seems to me that the center of all campus in activity is right here in .the Sandwich Shop. Maybe they ought to put a •couple of lion cubs up on Ag Ferdy grinned and slipped under a crack in the oor, Science is using the tough ends of . asparagus stalks for defense products. This should 'be en couraged—some day they may. find some defense for us against . spinach. . : ---? 4: • , \ ---r - , PAT' I A IPUS ki" C,VV ' t 1* -•-.: CALED AR rj,: . •.‘ ) ° l l' 4..0, -' - 4 T-0 Advanced,. accounting students meeting, 10 Sparks Building, 2 p. tin Job opportunities and qualifi cations will be discussed. Dusiness stall of Penn State En gineer will meet in Room 314, Old Main at 7p. in. Freshmen candi dates for the staff should attend the meeting. Junior Editorial board meeting, Collegian office, 4 p. m. Evening services and debate at Hillel Foundation, 7:15 p. tn. Christmas Carol Sing commit tee, Hugh Beaver Room; 4 p. Cars for the All-College cabin party at the PSCA cabin will leave from rear of •Old Main, 5 p. m. Freshman Council Cabin Re.- treat committee, second floor lounge, Old Main, 6:30 p. m. Dr. Vernon Wash will speak on "Anglo-American Imperialism . or World Federation," 121 Sparks, 7:15 p. in. TOMORROW Meeting of all committees for Big-Little Sister tea in Mac Allister lounge Immediately after the -FIX YOU want your *News Amor TODAY FRIDAY, NOV'EIVIBErt 14, 1941 Letters to the Editor— A Shiny Apple For 'li Teachei To the Editor: • I think that Mr. Forester de serves some •mention in 'yoUr paper. May I recommend the following: Mr. Forester, may I voice in writing the thoughts of you'• His tory 21 class. You are not 'only an excellent instructor but you. have the rare attributes of humor and understanding: Your asSign . - ment foe the weekendL—"Jaii Sa vitt 10"—was fully appreciated by the class. • A Thankful Coed_ game Saturday. Chem-Physics meets Sunday student council 7:30 p. m., Room 318, Old Main. Roller skating in Armory to night, 7 to 9 and 9 to 11. Spon sored by recreation coordinated. Credit for Phys. Ed. elective. All Freshmen men invited to attend the PSCA Cabin ,Retreat after the varsity football game. Will meet at PSCA office in Old 'Main. Varsity members of WRA rifle. club report to Rifle Range, White 1101, 10 a. m. to 12 noon.
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