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Elaitgentlegian
Sueeeesor to THE FREE LANCE. e5t.78137
Published Tuesday through Saturday mornings in•
elusive during the College year by the staff of The Daily
Collegian of The Pennsylvania State College.
entered as second-clams matter July 5. 1934. at the State
College. Pa.. Post Office under the act of Maich 3. 1879.
Collegian editorials represent the viewpoints of the writers
set necessarily the policy of the newspaper. Unsigned edi
torials are by the editor
Dean Gladfelter
Editor
STAFF THIS ISSUE
Night Editor: Joyce Moyer; Copy Editors:
Pa u 1 Beighley; Len Kolasinski; Assistants:
Jeanette Ibbotson, Arnold 8100 m, Anthony
Pinnie.
Advertising Assistants: Mary Clymer, Bob
Koons.
`Big-Name' Speaker
For Senior Class
When All-College Vice-President Harry Kon
dourajian proposed in cabinet Thursday that
the senior class president exert pressure to have
a "big name" personality selected as commence
ment speaker this spring, he touched on what
has been a point of irritation to many people
hereabouts.
In the past, commencement speakers at Penn
State, although no doubt well-known and hon
ored in their fields, have not been men of gen
eral fame or notoriety. We have heard many
students express the wish that the College
would bring in "big names" to add interest to
the commencement program and to attract at-.
tention to the institution.
Of course, what it really boils down to is this:
What do the persons concerned with commence
ment look for and expect in a commencement
speaker?
If we want a "big name" merely for the sake
of bringing attention to the College, then cer
tainly we should have one. But "big name"
speakers are not necessarily interesting, and
it must be remembered that several thousand
students will have to listen to the speaker.
Perhaps we want someone who will be "in
spiring," who will "have a message." If this is
the kind of man we seek, he need not be a
"big name" in fact, many of the best speakers
are not well-known.
Then there's the ultimate question of whether
we even want to listen to a commencement
speaker, or merely to get our diplomas and de
part into the "cold, cruel world." If such is the
case, why even have a speaker?
These questions, of course, could be argued
for hours. But, despite disagreements that would
arise, we must admit that the vice-president's
suggestion did point up the fact that students
themselves have had little to say regarding who
they will listen to at commencement.
Since the senior class must listen to the
speaker, it certainly would not be unjust to ask
that the members of the class at least be given
a chance to suggest names, if not to make the
final selection. Even should they not select .
a man who would meet all the specifications set
down by the scholars and pundits, we doubt
if any irreparable harm would be done.
Suppose seniors should favor inviting Fred
Allen or Lana Turner as commencement
speaker? If nothing more, it would be interest
ing and diverting for a change.
To Revive Faith
If any skeptics of the atomic bomb's power
remain, they might have changed their opinion
if they had heard Kiyoshi Tanimoto, Japanese
Methodist minister, who spoke before a large
crowd at St. Paul's Methodist church Thursday
night.
TANIMOTO related his experiences as a sur
vivor of the atom bomb attack on Hiroshima
and showed slides which depicted the complete
destruction of parts of the city. Many buildings
not destroyed by the blast were ruined by fire.
Some of the nictures of wounded, burned, and
disfigured civilians alarmed on-lookers.
Tanimoto has been touring the United States
under sponsorship of the Saturday Review of
Literature and is raising money for the Hiro-
shima Peace center, which he hopes will serve
as a warning to the world and as a symbol of
peace.
In this atomic age, the world needs people
such es Tanimoto, who suffered yet bears no
resentment toward his former enemies, and
who is attempting to revive faith in mankind
to curtail the belief that another war is in
evitable.
Lincoln's Gifts
Americans will tal.c. note of the 141st anni
versary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday this
Monday. Civic and government leaders will
comment on the occasion, school children will
hold special programs, banks will be closed.
It is unfortunate that the spirit of Lincoln
is not more deeply ingrained in the actions of
Americans. We remember Lincoln as a man
who had great love for his fellow men. We give
lip-service to this and other noble qualities in
the man, and often we are successful in in
corperating these qualities into our actions. But
riot often enough, as existing inequalities in
the "human rights" of citizens indicate.
The value of Lincoln's gifts to this nation
lies in direct proportion to the use we make of
emiteit.
Owen E. Landon
Business Mgr.
Dave Colton
Jahn Ashbrook
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Lower Voting Age
Up To Assembly
Since the campus NSA committee has illus
trated its interest in the student vote in local,
state, and national elections, we would like to
suggest that the committee also consider pres
suring the state legislature for reduction of the
voting age to 18. Reducing the voting age to that
level would make it possible for most college
students to cast ballots in these elections.
Voting age requirements are set down in
state constitutions, with the federal constitu
tion stating that electors for federal offices
should meet the same qualifications in the
'various states as those for electors for state
offices. Thus, for immediate action in favor
of a measure which would affect Penn" State
and other students in Pennsylvania, pressure
logically should be applied to the General
Assembly.
We fear that such a measure would have
little chance of passage in the legislature, espe
cially in this session, which probably will be
busy and controversial. However, there is no
harm in trying to interest legislators in such
a program, and we can think of a lot less
worthwhile programs behind which NSA could
place its support.
Round One
Tonight is the first real opportunity for local
fistic fans to see Penn State's current boxing
team in action. Although tonight's meet with
Army at 7 o'clock in Rec hall . is not the first
home meet this season, most students were un
able to watch the mittmen in action against
Catholic University during the mid-year vaca
tion.
SO TH E CADET-LION ring battle tonight
takes on the thrill of a first night on Broadway
for many of us. Army poses the toughest test for
the Lions thus far this season. Having tangled
with last year's Eastern champs, Syracuse, last
week, and coming out of the fray on the short
end of a 4 1 / 2 -314 score, the meet tonight will
give a good indication of where the "land of
Houck" stands in Eastern competition this year.
The Lions own a 1-1-1 record this year, while
the Cadets have garnered two wins against one
loss. The only mutual opponent has been Wes
tern Maryland, whom the Lions beat, 7-1. Army
also had little trouble with the Green Warriors,
beating them 7 1 / 2 - 1 / 2 .
IN ADDITION to the Lion ringmen making
their bow before the home folks, a full program
is slated for local sports enthusiasts this after
noon and tonight. On the program are wrestling,
gym, freshman basketball, and varsity basket
ball. Don't miss the big show.
Gazette . . .
Sunday, February 11
HILLEL RECORD concert, 3 p.m., Hillel
foundation.
HILLEL CASTING for dramatic script, 7:30
p.m., Hillel foundation.
Monday, February 12
GEOGRAPHICAL society, 6:45 p.m., 218 Min
eral Science, MI and education geography ma
jors invited.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
Further information concerning interviews and job place
ments can bi obtained in 112 Old Main.
Seniors who turned in preference sheets will be given
priority in scheduling interviews for two days following
the initial announcement of the visit of one of the com
panies of their choice. Other students will be scheduled
on the third and subsequent days.
I-T-E Circuit Breaker company will interview June
graduates in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical En
gineering on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
United States Steel company will interview June gradu
ates in M.E., 1.E., E.E., C.E., Metal., and Ceramics on
Thursday, Feb. 22.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber company will interview June
graduates at the B.S. and M.S. level in M.E., E.E., 1.E.,
and Chem. Eng. on Thursday, Feb. 22 .
Hamilton Watch company will interview June graduates
in Physics, Metal., M.E., and I.E. Friday, Feb. 23.
Bailey Meter company will interview June graduates
in E.E. and M.E. Friday, Feb. 23.
Air Reduction company will interview June graduates
in E.E.. M.E. and Metal. Wednesday, Feb. 21.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
For information concerning the following jobs, applicants
should stop in 112 Old Main.
Ten West dorm residents to work in dining commons; no
S or 4 o'clock clantes remuneration in cask.
Off-campus residents to substitute in women's dining
halls ; fair number of meals per week guaranteed ; good
opportunity to work regular hours.
Male students wanting summer camp counseling posi
tions. Representatives from Camp Conrad-Weiser, located
hear Reading, Pa., will be in State College Tuday, Feb.
13 to interview general and music counselors. Contact the
Student Employment office to schedule your interview.
COLLEGE HOSPITAL
Patients: John Albarano, Robert Allman,
Frank Baxter, Russell Berthot, Marilyn Bruck,
Thomas Courtless, Matthew Fenton, Frances
High, Jacqueline Hunter, Thomas Jones, Law
rence Keller, Leo Lemley, Deborah Smedley,
Ross Steadman, and Henrietta Webb.
AT THE MOVIES
Saturday
CATHAUM: At War With the Army
STATE: Sugarfoot
NITTANY: Gunmen of Abiline
Monday
CATHAUM: At War With The Army
STATE: Sugarfoot
NITTANY: Girls. Behind Bars
—An Benning
Humor
"Hey Ed ... Do you know anything about nature?"
A Way To
Money On
Upon arriving on campus several years ago, we remember see
ing an old man wandering about from building to building, 'a be
wildered look on his tired face, and a battered trial
.schedule in his
hand.
WHEN WE INQUIRED of a hatman who the old man was, we
were told the duffer was a survivor of the administration of Ev - an
Pugh, first president of the College. He was, the hatman told us,
with what we then thought was tongue in cheek, still looking for a
classroom to which he had been told to report almost a century ago.
We chuckled indulgently,
thanked our informer, and trudg
ed along. Events of the past week,
however, have made us wonder
whether the hatman was kidding
us. (We haven't seen the old man
since last September. He evident
ly gave up in disgust.)
What made us recall that al
most-forgotten incident was the
or Penn State run-around we got
this week, courtesy of the sched
uling office. It all started Mon
day morning when we rolled out
of bed, slipped on the icy •floor,
got dressed, ate, and hustled off
to classes.
"This is a wonderful schedule
we haVe here," we thought to
ourselves. After 7 hours of ma
nipulating our scheduling book,
we had finally managed to work
up an 18 credit roster, with but
12 hours of classes. What made
things even better was that none
of the courses required any text
books and all of the classes were
located in one building—Sparks.
IT SEEMED almost too good
to be true. It was. We climbed
to the third floor of Sparks for
our eight o'clock, found our way
to the first class, walked in, and
slumped down in a seat. It was
like home. We liked it.
Halfway through the hour we
noticed something funny. No-
• The Penn State Engineer, first called the Engineer, began
its career in May, 1908. In 1910 publication lapsed and nothing was
published until 1920 when the Penn State Engineer appeared. From
that time on, it has appeared more or less regularly during each
school year.
m Every year since 1894, new underclassmen entering the Col
lege have been greeted by the Student handbook, a compact guide
for the first days at Penn State. The handbook was published first
by the campus YMCA and then, beginning in 1931, by the Penn
State Christian association. For a brief period, 1924-32, a Women's
handbook similar in content and style to the men's was published.
The Student Directory, although now an official College
publication, was for the first 15 years of its existence solely a student
enterprise. Started in 1902, the publication was financed through
sale of advertising to State College and Bellefonte merchants. Until
1949, the directory included the names Of faculty members.
• The research personnel and the engineering advisory ser
vice of the College are proving that cooation among state in
stitutions is paying off. For more than 15 bars, research personnel
has been aiding laundries at other state institutions to operate more
efficiently. The engineering advisory service established at the Col
lege in 1947 is aiding power Plants.-at other 'institutions to save and
serve the institutions better.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1951
Save
Books
body else was in the classroom.
Curiosity getting the best of us,
we wandered out of the room. As
we swung the door open, we no
ticed that a white card had been
tacked to it. The class, it read,
was to report to Ag Eng.
"This we • don't like, - a little
voice said to us. "But we can't
have our cake and eat it too," we
rationalized to ourselves, and off
we went to Ag Eng. When we
arrived• up on the Hill and an
nounced ourselves to a cheery-_
faced little man, we were told
that this was one of those "big"
classes that was to be slit u;•,1
into several sections. Our section
was over in Main Eng. •
"Well, at least," •we said •to
ourselves with amazing tranquil
ity, "it's closer to Sparks." So off
we went, only to learn that the
class was bigger than expected,
and, guess what?,we were going
back to Sparks. What luck!" we
said.
But we didn't know what was
in store.
OUR LUCK ran out on us, and
although this one class was in
Sparks, the next three were
changed to Plant Industries, Eng
E, and Temporary—in that order.
Well, we won't have to spend
any money for books anyway.
—Mary Krasnansky