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With the Editor
The mailman has brought to our office during
the past several days four excellent letters to the
editor. The authors, however, either forgot or
didn't have the nerve to sign their names.
Signed merely by "three Penn State football
fans," one letter vehemently berated those who
booed at the Syracuse game Saturday. The let
ter is so good we would like to print it, but Col
legian policy demands that authentic signatures
accompany all letters.
Another letter brought to our attention the fact
that a University of Virginia boxer hopped around
in the ring during the playing of the National An
them during the Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing
Tourney. The writer of the letter was disgusted
when in our editorial we said that the Virginians
were disturbed by Penn State's unsportsmanlike
conduct" in the Tourney. Without a signature that
letter couldn't be published even though it was
good.
Several letters came in regarding the contro
versy over the old and new looks. They were very
clever, but again without names.
Somebody by the name of Mr. X. Y. Zee didn't
like the idea of supporting Mr. Luckman's program
—From the Editor's Ma
How About a Coal Mine?
TO THE EDITOR: Recently I have noticed that
many of the traditional football games in this
country are symbolized by a fight for some ob
ject. For instance, the trophy for the Temple vs.
Bucknell game is the "Old Shoe," and for the
Michigan vs. Minnesota game it is the "Little
Brown Jug."
Trophies like the "Old Oaken Bucket," "The
Axe," "The Tomahawk," "The Cannon" and "The
Illibuck" are also used by other colleges.
Since the Penn State vs. Pitt game is tradi
tional in this territory, I suggest that we get
together and agree on a trophy of this nature.
For a suggestion, I offer: "The Old Bone," since
we are the Nittany Lions and they are the Pan
thers.
A Protest
TO THE EDITOR: There have been more than
a few protests against the cloistered existence—the
secular convent—which the Dean of Women feels
is the appropriate life for the coeds under her
jurisdiction. Probably there will be many more.
Eventually there may be some changes for the
better; would this be too much to hope for while
we present students are still on campus?
There is no necessity for the social revolution;
a Brave New World a la Huxley might not yet
be in order. but to continue to treat the women
who to all appearances are adults, or at least.
should be given half a chance to prove they are
. grown up. is a crude and ridiculous situation.
More than that it is an anachronism.
Regulations which enforce the ten o'clock eve
ning, drapes on windows, many foolish mealtime
orders, and SOP's (no drinking; don't flip your
College Calendar
All calendar items must be in the Daily
Collegian office by 4:30 p.m. on the day pre
ceding publication.
Friday, October 24
COLLEGIAN junior editorial board meet
ing, 8 C.H., 4:15.
Saturday, October 25
WRA Play Night, WH, 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, October 27
PHILOTES: Group picture for La Vie,
Photo Shop at 7:30 p.m.
IWA meeting, 104 Temp, 7 p.m.
At the Movies
Cathaum Mother Wore Tights, Betty
Grable, Dan Daley.
State—Brute Force, Burt Lancaster, Hume
Cronyn.
Nittany—Swamp Waters, Walter Brennen,
Ann Baxter.
College Hospital
Admitted Wednesday: Rosella Levine, John
C. Williams.
Admitted Thursday: Howard Sands.
Discharged Thursday: John C. Williams,
Carl Tendler, Domenico Bibbo.
Placement Service
West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co., Oct. 31
eighth semester men in EE, ME, CE, Chem,
and Comm Cheni.
Chance Vought Aircraft, Division of United
Aircraft Corp., Oct. 27, eighth semester men
in Aero E, and ME.
The Pennsylvania Railroad would like to
interview eighth semester men in CE. Ap
plications necessary for the interview must
be obtained before October 30.
Carborundum Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y., Oc
tober 30 to interview eighth semester ME in
terested in sales or development.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, October 31 and
November 1, eighth semester men in EE, ME.
Arrangements for interviews should be
made at once in 204 Old Main.
of voluntary food conservation and had some good
ideas to back up his arguments. If he will send in
his name we will be happy to print his letter.
"A Disappointed Sophomore' evidently wasn't
disappointed enough to sign his name to the argu
ment that the editorial "We'll Miss 'Em at Temple"
is not a good example of Penn State spirit.
"Four Disgusted Pollocks" wrote in about
the lack of janitorial service in Pollock Circle
and asked Collegian's help in their campaign to
"again become familiar with 'cleanliness is next
to Godliness."' A very good letter with some ex
cellent points, but alas, no signatures. The
writers stated that "it is not that we are prone
to assume responsibility for its (letter's) origin,
but that we can readily visualize the results
which would follow in order to discipline us for
our rashness."
It must be pointed out that if a letter is prop
erly signed and the writer requests that his name
be withheld, the name will be divulged to no one,
regardless of importance or influence.
Collegian is a student publication and as such
must and will. protect the interests of the stu
dents.
lbox
ashes in the wastebaskets—use the ash trays) are
childish. If the women's dorms and town houses
are intended for discipline, uniforms should be is
sued; if they are to be run as a finishing school let
them publish a social register, while if they are
meant to be nurseries, a good child psychologist
should be hired.
An interesting sidelight is the fact that the Dean
of Women who sits behind all these controls has
the initials POW. To an Ex-GI there is quite a bit
of significance in those three letters. Is it a carry
over or a trick that the women in command are
also prisoners?
Charlie Catanach
The Disappearing Hills
TO THE EDITOR: A few years ago Fred Waring
presented a series of school songs to colleges
throughout the country. To follow two of them
from the time of presentation to today brings an
odd situation to light. At the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute "Moonlight and VPI" was readily ac
cepted to the extent that today it is a tradition.
The song can be heard at practically any campus
social, including dances, and sheet copies are on
sale at the college book store.
Presented at the same time was "The Hills of
Old Penn State." How many students have even
heard of it? I have never heard it played by a
campus dance band, sung by a Penn State choral
group, nor sold at the Student Union desk which
corresponds to the three story Student Activities
Building at VPI. Has this come about because the
song is not good enough or because Fred Waring
wrote it? I am not a music major, but the piece
seems very likeable. As for the composer, facts
are not too plentiful. Can you give me any
answers?
Want to Fly?
TO THE EDITOR: Collegian's story on the Fly
ing Club makes me realize that the good things on
campus aren't overlooked. Although the club
doesn't receive any financial aid from the College,
it does give Penn State "national publicity" and
shows that we are "progressive" in some ways.
It is financed by the members who by belonging
to the club can fly more cheaply than by paying
regular airport rates.
The Flying Club has been overlooked by the
students, but now that it is safely established,
more students may take advantage of this op.
portunity to fly.
Penn State Flying Club
Eleanor Kelly
$64 Question
TO THE EDITOR:
No Corsage Vs. Corsage Ad
Last year—this year—history repeats itself. Why
no corsages? X-Gl's can't afford them.
What has happened to the American's "great
independence?" Does custom force you to buy a
corsage you can't afford?
Disgusted
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA
Probably the most worthwhile regulation
of the so many now in force is the one which
has become the battle-cry of the Ath Hall hos
tesses: "Remember, girls, keep both feet on
the floor!" There is some logic in that aside
from the alleged decorum it keeps; namely,
it saves sofa space on busy nights: an import
ant consideration in this expanding college.
Editor's Note: Social revolutions and Huxley
notwithstanding. it is only fair to point out that
all regulations which are forced upon Penn Slate
coeds are written and enforced by the girls them
selves through their Women's Student Govern
ment Association. Dean of Women Weston in
forms us that her initials POW were inflicted
upon her by her parents when she wag too
young to protest.
Editorials and features in The Daily Col
legian reflect the opinions of the writer. They
make no claim to represent student or College
opinion. All unsigised editorials are by the
editor.
Sincerely.
M. F. Sirkin
Sincerely,
Doug Kelta
One Man's Meat
Life at $65 Per
When Phineas T. Glockenspiel dropped into the Collegian of
fice yesterday for his weekly report, we noticed that he was thin
ner than usual. In fact, he was looking scrawny.
"What beat's, P.T.?" we asked. "Why the lean and bitter look?"
"I just came back from chow at Pollock Circle," he muttered.
"They're really taking President Truman's Food Conservation pro
gram seriously over there. Today we had fried potatoes, peen
beans, carrots, and peaches—one of our better meals. How 'bout
lending me a buck to get something to eat downtown?"
lending
matter. P.T.?" we asked in surprise, "thought the
government was paying your way through College."
"They are. They are, ' he explained, "but when the College
takes $78.25 out of the $65 government check, there's very little
left for outside meals, cigarettes, laundry, and social life like Abe
Bosler's Junior Prom. Sometimes it seems it's cheaper to live in a
fraternity where you get something for your money."
"Understand the College officials are wondering why there are
several hundred vacant rooms in Pollock Circle and Nittany Dorms.
Have you an answer?" we asked Glockenspiel.
"Just tell them to come over sometime without telling anr
one about it. Tell them to go through the dorms asking the. fel
lows. Then they'll find out." he said. "One of the fellows' big;
gest gripes besides the food Is the cost. To start off with, we had
to plunk out $25 to reserve the room. They 'apply it to the bin
alright, but not until next Spring. Then they raised the food
bill without giving us any more or better-balanced meals."
We tried to get Glockenspiel on another subject to quiet him
down so we mentioned the fact that Penn State's line has given up
only five inches per try on rushing defense.
"There's another thing" he said as he pointed his finger at us.
"Why don't you give the linemen more credit than you do? Sure,
Petchel, Triplett, Durkota, and the rest of the backs are good but
where would they be without guys like Johnny Wolosky, Steve
Suhey, John Nolan and the rest opening up those holes. Let's
give them a pat on the back, too."
We saw we hadn't succeeded in quieting him down so we tried
another subject. "Going to the Pep Rally?" we asked.
"You bet your life I am," he quickly answered. "The team
really appreciates them. and besides, I get a 'big kick out of
them. myself. Here's another idea. How about a Victory Parade
after we beat West Virginia Saturday. Instead of the Blue Band
breaking up before the game is over, they could form out by the
Lion Shrine and march down to the Corner.."
"Good idea," we smiled. "We'll see Hum Fishburn about it this
afternoon. Any more ideas?"
"Well, you might give Larry Foster and the Hat Society Council
thanks for getting the Lion back last Saturday and Dick Sarge the
same for organizing the Pep Rallies again. Then there's the Blue
Band—they did a terrific job between the halves last week
"Oh yes, I almost forgot," he added as he turned for the door.
"I got a big chuckle this week when some practical joker took a
sign from the construction company and placed it in front of the
Infirmary.
"It had an arrow that pointed in and also the one word—
Deliveries."
Songs and Cheers
Alma Mater
For the Glory of Old State
For her founders strong and
great,
For the future that we wait,
Raise the song, raise the song.
Sing our love and loyalty
Sing our hope that bright and
free
Rest, 0 Mother dear, with thee,
All with thee, all with thee.
When we stood at boyhood's gate
Shapeless in the hands of fate,
Thou did'st mold us, dear old
State
Into men, into men.
May no act of ours bring shame
To one heart that loves thy
name,
May our lives help swell thy
fame,
Dear old State, dear old State.
Victory
Come now classmen let us sing,
Loyally support the team;
We're here today with our colors
gay,
Ready to win the fray—
Whether it be Pitt or Penn,
Harvard or Cornell,
Play the game, every man,
And we will win again.
Chorus
Fight, fight, fight, for the Blue
and White,
Victory will our slogan be;
Dear Alma Mater, fairest of all,
Thy loyal sons will obey thy
call
To fight, fight, fight, with all their
might,
Ever the goal to gain,
Into the game for Penn State's
fame
Fight on to victory,
All along the line (Repeat chorus).
"Short Yell"
S-T-A-T-E
State! State! State!
Roar State
R-o-a-r State!
R-o-a-r State!
R-o-a-r State!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
FRIDAY, OCTOBICR 24, ler
By Ben French
Blue and White
Where the vale of old Mt. Nittany
Meets the eastern sky,
Proudly stands our Alma Mater,
On her hilltop high.
Flag we love, Blue and White
Float for aye, Old Penn State,
o'er thee!
May thy sons be leal and loyal
To thy memory.
When the evening twilight
deepens
And the shadows fall;
Lingers long the golden sunbeam
On the western wall.
When the shades of life shall
gather
Dark thy heart may be;
Still the rays of youth and love
Shall linger long o'er thee.
Fight on State
Fight on State, Fight on State,
Strike your gait and win,
Victory we predict for thee,
We're every true to you, dear old
White and Blue.
Onward State, Onward State
Roar Lions roar,
We'll hit that line, roll up the
score,
Fight on to victory evermore,
Fight on, on
On, on, on
Fight on, on
Penn State!
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN
Successor to the tree Lance. est UM
Published Tuesday through nide,'
mornings during the College year by
the staff of the Daily Collegian of the
Pennsylvania State College lf,nbprad as
second class matter July 5, 1934. et the
State College, Pa.. Post Office under the
act of March 3. 1879. 93.50 a semester;
$4.25 the school year
Allan W. Ostar
Donald W Ellis
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News Editor
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Editorial Assistant*
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Advertising Assistants
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