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Letters —From the Editor's Mailbox
GT . :heating in Classes
To THE EDITOR: Probably most of the stucL
1. , 0dy and professors have already read the follow
jog letter that was published in the March 10, P 47
o,lition of Life Magazine. but I would greatly ap
pt•eciate it if you could print it in Collegian. This
:letter is in relation to the article on cheating in the
'University of Texas a few issues back.
"Sirs:—We professors are largely responsible for
i.iudent cheating. We invite it by:
1. Our own stupidity. Any professor who
gives the kind of quiz that can be passed by
cribbing off the cuff, etc., isn't quite bright.
2. What we expect from the student in an ex
amination. All semester he has been toting thick
textbooks in some half-a-dozen subjects. In addi
tion he has class lectures' and_collateral agsign
)nents. No mind, however brilliant, can absorb so
)nuch information in so short a time.
Yet the student is expected to enter an ex
amination blind, while the professor, who has
confined himself to one field, has all along re
tied on his notes. He would 'flunk' without
:them.
3. fThe artificiality of the whole examination
uystem. The student is supposed to know the an
;:i.vers to any question, sight unseen, thrown at
)1 Mi.. But in life the lawyer may consult his legal
i.nmes, the physician can refer to his medical
looks .."
y . Combat Boots
TO THE, EDITOR: I am becoming a bit confused
the deluge of mail to your office concerning
dress for the coming Military Ball. As my uniform
rio longer fits correctly. I would like to ask if I
I)tay wear, in addition to ribbons, my combat boots
v. - ith Tuxedo
Editorials af.T. el features in The Collegian
retlect the opinions of the writer. They make
rico' claim to represent student or University
opinion. Ali 'unsigned editorials are by the
editor.
Collegian Gazette
-All calendar items must be in the Daily
Collegian office by 4:30 p.m. on the day pre
ceding _publication.
Wednesday, March 7 2
WRA Modern Dance Club, White Hall, 7
o'clock.
IMA Bowling, Dux Alleys, 7 o'clock.
.NEWMAN Club Discussion Group; Rectory
basement, 7:30 o'clock.
AVC meeting, 417 Old Main, 7:30 o'clock.
INTERNATIONAL Relations Club meet
ing, Acacia Fi'aternity, 8 o'clock.
PHI MU ALPHA meeting, 100 Carnegie.
Hall, 8:30 o'clock.
At tlhe Movies
.CATHAUM: "The Westerner," with Gary
Cooper.
STATE: "Rage in Heaven," with Ingrid
Bergman.
'NITTANY: . "The 13th Hour."
'College lb'eolith Service
Admitted to the infirmary Monday: Mar
garet Seyhert.
Admitted Tuesday: Robert Drucker, Mar
tha Ann Koons, James Neyhart, Jean Rapps
and Joseph Shafran.
'Discharged Tuesday: Jay Ir w in, Floyd
Romesbera and Alice Shade.
College Placement Service
WALWORTH CO., March 28, will inter
view eighth semester men in IE and ME.
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., March 24, 25,
will interview eighth semester men in: EE,
lE, Met, Phy, Cer, ME, ChE, Ch and Met. Eng.
E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS CO., March
17 and 18, will interview eighth semester
men in: ChE, Ch, Cer, lE, ME, Mng and
PNG.
KURT-SALMON CO., March 17, 18 and
19, will interview eighth semester IE and
Ind. Ps2,•. men.
TEXAS CO., March 12, will interview
eighth semester men in: ChE, Ch, CCh, Phy,
CE, EE, IE and ME.
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THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STA 7.7. CT.NLLI-7.GE, PENNSYLVANIA
Coeds Satisfy
TO THE EDITOR: In the oast few weeks a few of
our "Casanova's" have written letters which have
dealt rather harshly with the coeds here at school.
This practice has developed until it is now fash
ionable to talk about how homely the girls are.
That time worn joke that of the girls arc
pretty and the others go to Penn State is out of
date and definitely out of taste. The coeds at State
can compare favorably with any group of girls of
a comparable nature anywhere.
. Anyone who doesn't believe this, can stand
down at the bus station any big weekend and
obseive the so-called "queens" who come to
town.
To "Robert Taylor" Ross, who must have been
overlooked when the Snow King was selected, we
can only suggest that he is Wasting his time here
at State and should be in Hollywood where he can
be with women more to his tastes.
We who are not Gregory Pecks or Clark
Gables in disguiSe; are 'i:itiite•satisfied with-the
coeds who by their silence-in this matter show
a great better breeding than their more
vociferous critics: •
Open Your Eyes
TO THE EDITOR: We suppose that Mr. Ross thinks
this campus is simply drawling with Tyrone. Pow
ers, etc. Well, open your eyes, brother' It really is
quite a shock when you begin looking around at
sonic of these creatures on campus called men. The
example they set up for the coeds is nothing to
brag about.
It's too bad his acquaintances are limited to Ag
Hill bulls. Maybe if he would get around a little
more he would find that there are quite a few
coeds who don't have to depend on drinking or
smoking for their popularity. Or is that his trouble
—that type won't date him?
If he thinks our coeds here are so bad, why not
go someplace else where he thinks he could find
better? Or if he came here just for the school, then
what is he doing worrying about the coeds any
how?
As a final word, may we leave this thought with
him. Before he begins tearing the •girls apart, I.dok
over the men a little more carefully.
Also instead of always seeking out the excep
tion to the rule, take notice of the good quAlities
of the average coed.
Ah, Spring
According to the poet, wihen winter comes spring
dannot be fa r behind; and with spring comes Cabi
net's pleas to "keep off the graSs." Cabinet's "keep
off the grass" dotrimlittee is even now making plans
for Its annual Campaign against. people who take
shortcuts across grassy areas o n campus.
Unfortunately, however, automobiles apparently
are not under Cabinet's jurisdiction, for at almost
every athletic event in Rec Hall or at New Beaver
Field, and even during classes in Sparks, one may
see cars parked all over the lawns near the tri
dorms, overflow from parking areas neaZ Rec Hall
and Sparks.
Since the ground at' these times is often soft
, and muddy, the :cars' tires tear !deep ruts in the
formerly smooth lawns. When the ground is not
covered with snow, even now, these tire ruts
can be seen very plainly. What will these
lawns look like when the grass begins to grow
this spring?
Why hat increase the scope of our "keep off the
grass" cardpatn this year, 'and keep both . feet and
tires off the grass?
Edit Qyips
They can laugh and scorn "the low standards
of the LA school" but anyone who has ever tried
to petition a course will swear. (as they wail and
gnash their teeth) that no more hard-hearted, ex
acting Unrelenting committee exists than the peti
tioning committee which has set itself up as "the
watchdog and upholder of the standards of the
Liberal Arts School."
Remembering and being remembered by letters
y speaks for itself--4kA your good taste
hrough' our fine letter paper.. A little
vriting will mean of lot of extra charm in
fe. Choose a writing paper to match your
ality. For your college-day writing,
choose the pen-inviting pastels with
. a Penn State seal for distinction
—Gilbert Zuccarini, Bill Reid,
Al Green, Walt Bagnall, Dick
McAdams, Lloyd Holdeman.
—"Six Disgusted Coeds."
—By Joan Peters
Sinithak Warns---
(Continued from page one)
picture, and return the proof to
the Photo Shop.
AVC council, Alpha Chi Rho,
Alpha Omicron Pi, The Collegian
staff, Froth stall, Forensic coun
cil. Penn State Grange, and mem
bers or Judicial.
Men's Debate team, Pi KEippa
Alpha, Phi Sigma Delta, Phi
Kappa Psi, Sigma Phi Alpha. and
the football, soccer, and varsity
track teams.
HAll groups that have proofs
now .r re requested to turn in the
identified proofs to the Photo
Shop itninedi9Jely.
Governor Doff—
(Contbineci front, page one)
must approve the governor's rec
ornmend'ation. 'Phe legislature can
increase or reduce the grant.
In 1945 the former governor had
requested $4,490,802 for general
maintenance, $90;000 for Mineral
Industries researdh, $35;000 for
state industry researdh, $70,000 for
coal research, 8150,000 for crop
CLASSIFIED SECTION
All classified advertisements
must be in by 4:30 p.m. day
preceeding issue. Prices are: 40c
for one insertion. $l.OO, three
insertions, 17 words or less. Call
Collegian, 711.
SINGLE vacancy Pollock Circle;
immediate occupancy. Cal4Het_
tinger, Dorm 12, Room 9; phone
3936.
ONE-HALF double room, second
floor. Also board in mixed diff
ing room for students or married
couples. 311 South Allen street.
Phone 4630.
LOST—Army pilot ring with
green jade stone center; in
scribed NE:pier Field. $5 reward.
Call 3850.
IF YOU took Alligator topcoat
from_ Delta . .Sigina Phi by mis
take Saturday night, please return
to Mr. Galbraith's office or oall
2972 after 6 p. M. It's cold out
side! .
-GA-KE S, wedding
cakes and other cakes. Frida
Stern, - 122 Irvin. Phone 4818,
State College.
STUDENTS' LAUNDIRY washed
and 'ironed; will call and de
liver. Call BOalstourg 2524.
RIDERS WANTED To Phila-
delphia; leave Stnurday noon,
return Sunday night. Call 9-3541
between 8-9 Tuesday or Wednes
day night.
LOST—Pi Lambda Phi jeweled
fraternity pin, Friday night.
Reward. Call 3204, ask for Manny.
WANTED—Riders to Meadville
leave Friday, 3:15, return 5un
dr3y..Ca11.3946, Room 13, Dorm 7.
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN.—It's
. torn apart by "The • Foolish
Gentlemen" in the Parody Issue
of FROTH. On sale next week.
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN
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Successor to` the 'Free Lance.- ett. 1877
Published. Tuesday through Friday
mornings 'during the College year - by
the staff of the Daily Collegian of the
Pennsylvania State College. Entered as
second class matter July 5, 1934, at the
State College, Pa., Post Office. uncler
the act of March 3, 1879. $2.50 a semes
ter-$4.00 the school year,
' Represented for national advertising
by , National Advertising Service, Madi
son lAve., New York, N.Y., Chicago.
Boston, Los Angeles, Sari• Francisco. '
Michael A. Blatt. Editor
Rosemary -Ghautous Bus. .Mer.•
Mgr. Ed.,•Lynette Lundquist; News Ed..
Lawrence Foster; Co-Sports Eds.. Stephen
Sinichak, Arthur Miller; Feature Ed.,
Frank Davis:
Photo Ed.. Suzanne McCauley; Women's
Ed., M•ar i• 1 y n - Jacobson ; Asst. Women's
Ed., Betsy Marshall: Wire Ed., Seymour
Rosnberg; Sr. Board. Lucy, Seifing.
Ad. Mgr.. Phyllis Deal: Asst. - Ad. Mgr.,
Dorothy Leibovitz; Mgr.. Sally
Holstrunt; Circ. Mgr., - Paul Bender; Sec.,
Joy EiChorn; Class. Ad. Mgr., Selmti Sabel.
STAFF THIS ISSUE
Managing Editor Ben French
Adele Holz
Assistant
News Editor Allan Ostar
Assistant, • Selma Zasufsky
_____ Lou Martin
Ad .Nlaiincret
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No CorsoP
WEDIkTESDAY, MARCH 12, 1947
Theta Sigma Phi Gives
Skit on Early Coeds
Botany class with the first Penn
State coed will be one scene or
Theta Sigma Phi's Matrix Table
skit at Ole Nittany Licn Inn Mon..
day.
A series of scenes of the first
coeds, the skit includes a famous
literary society meeting that might
be considered a precursor of the
presenit day houseparty.
• Theta Sigma Pihi members who
have speaking parts are Jean
Thurston, Marilyn Jacobson, Kay
Badollet, Jane Schmitt, Gloria
Parks, Marjorie Mousley, Rose
mary Ghantous, and Edith Drey
er. Lynette Lundquist, president
of the fraternity, will narrate.
Triangle
H. Alvin Hamer, Charles Hurl,
Richard Koeck, and James Rob
erts were recently initiated by
Triangle.
study, $884,938 for agricultUre ex
tension and $293,1,99 for agricul
ture research,
FOR SALE 14-piece Dietzgen
Designo Drawing Instrument
set. Call Collins, 2161.
LOST—Raspberry red button
from winter coat, between
Diner and Carnegie. Pleas~ call
Pat, Ext. 711-170.
WANTED Ride to and from
Philipsburg for two, Spturday
afternoon. Call Neilson, 3977.
LOST 3/4/47 - (afternoon), 3rd
Sparks, Navy Foul - weather
Jacket; inside waistband marked
"H 'G Sverison, Lt. (jg)". Have
your jacket and gloves. Rog, ph.
4949.
L 0 S T--Slide rule with name
Moris Wiley on it, in 225 Min
eral Industries. Phone • 072. Re_
ward.
SUBSTANTIAL REWARD for re
turn of K&E Log Log Deci-
Trig Rule, or information lending
t o recovery of same. J.L.H. carved
in end of case, J. Hayes on inside
of flap. Rule number was 252017.
Phone 3250, Jack Hayes.- •
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