PAGE FOUit 'ti[e Elatig eattegiati Successor to THE FREE LANCE, est. 1887 Published Tuesday through Saturday mornings inclusive during the College year by the staff of The Daily Collegian of Tho Pennsylvania State College. Entered as second-class matter July 5. 19344 at the State College, Pa., Post Office under the act of March 3. 1879 Collegian editorials represent the viewpoint of the writers. not necessarily the policy of the newspaper. Ito signed editorials are by the editor Dave Pellnitz Franklin S. Kelly Editor 41D 1 ' Business Mgr. Managing Ed., Andy McNeillie; City Ed., Dave Jones: Sports Ed., Jake [lighten: Copy Ed., Bettie Loux: Edit Dir.: Jim Gromiller: Wire Ed., Chuck Henderson: Soc. Ed. Ginger Opoczenski: Asst. Sports Ed., Ted Soens: Asst Soc. Ed., LaVonne Althouse: Feature Ed., Julie Ibbotsen: Librarian and Exchange Ed.. Nancy Luetzel. STAFF THIS ISSUE Night editor: George Bairey; Copy editors: Lorraine Gladus, Janie Reber; Assistants: Al Goodman, Jpe Obester, Baylee Friedman, My ron Feinsilber. Ad staff: Eleanor Ungethuern, Ethel Wilson Sondra Deickman. Eli Arenberg. • Discussion Needed In Seating Problem More than a inciun ago Ernest B. McCoy, dean of the School of Physical Education and Athletics, suggested to Penn State students two plans dealing with seating facilities in Recre ation Hall. One of these suggestions, that a number of seats be given to faculty, alumni. and townspeople, has brought approval and disapproval from many campus groups. At this time no less than 16 campus groups have discussed the plan, and this is as it should be. However, some of the groups which have taken action on the seating proposal are doing sb out of turn, jumping the gun, so to speak. A •dramatic example of this discrepancy in democratic action was revealed at the meet ing of the West Dormitory Council last week. At that time Louis Goslin, a member of the council, made a protest motion before the group, asking that the council officers be instructed to vote at Association of Indepen dent Men meetings in such a way as to con form with the decisions of the dorm council. The motion went down to defeat. The reason this motion was submitted .P. 3 that the council officers, although the council heel approved the McCoy seating plan by a 9-4 vote, apparently allowed the AIM Board of • Gov ernors to ignore the council's will and force through a disapproval of the plan. The AIM Board of Governors theoretically represents all independent men at Penh State. These men are represented on AIM by the West Dorm, Town, Nittany, and Pollock Coun cils. Now, the question is, can AIM claim to represent these men while voting down a plan approved by them? The problem has resulted because of too hasty action on the part of AIM. AIM should never have opposed or approved a plan before it secured the opinions of the members of the groups it represents. And it couldn't have done so; or AIM would have supported the measure or at least tabled discussion of it, for both West Dorm and Town Councils, which combined make up much more than one-half the inde pendent men at the College. have approved the seating plan. Pollock Council . came out against the plan last night. Nittany Council has taken no action on it. A similar situation may be seen in the action of the Women's Student Government Association and the Interfraternity Council. WSGA acted on the seating plan many weeks ago, disapproving- it. However, after the plan was discussed among WSGA members, as it should have been before a vote was taken, and after an explanatory letter from Dean McCoy was sent to the group, WSGA re versed itself, rightfully, and came out for the plan. Last week IFC unanimously opposed the seating plan. This means that no fraternity house, not one, is in favor of the McCoy plan. This does not appear logical in view of opinions that have been expressed. But, the point is, how many fraternities have themselves made a decision about the plan? It is likely that few houses have even considered the plan. We know of some that haven't. So. again, too-hasty action was taken by a group which embodies representatives from smaller groups which must first make a deci sion. It is our hope the IFC will reconsider its unanimous decision. Perhaps some of the confusion is caused by a lack of knowledge or a misinterpretation of the plan itself. The plan for allowing a number of seats for faculty, alumni, and townspeople in Rec Hall was suggested by - Dean McCoy. The reasons for his suggestion are, in his own words 1. We could not ac commodate all faculty on a given night, but the opportunity to seat some of them would be possible, 2. Graduate students would have an opportunity to see some of the contests, 3. Returning alumni would be accommodated on occasion, and 4. Interested and loyal towns people could be helped. ' Dean McCoy also points out that students cannot see any indoor sports events after they graduate under present rules. The number of tickets to be sold to faculty was set. arbitrarily, at 300. This number is not unfair, being about five per cent of Rec Hall's 6000 seats. The suggestion as Dean McCoy pre- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA sented it does not necessarily involve reserving • the seats for these faculty, etc. The faculty, alumni, and townspeople could just as well be expected to find a seat first-come, first-serve style much as students do. The 300 tickets would probably include among them some complimentary passes which play ers are rightfully given. We can see no reason why a quibble should arise over these seats. The plan presented by Dean McCoy is not expressed as a strong desire on his part, but is merely his idea of a "fine gesture on the part of the students" which would be "in the interest of better student-faculty, student-alumni, and student-public relations."_ The quotes are from letter. Dean McCoy sent All-College President Tohn Laubach explaining the plan. The plan is not a suggestion in detail; that is, student groups are welcome to suggest methods of carrying out the plan, additions to it, and the like. The plan is merely an The plan would not rob students of seats at games. If necessary, the alloting of 300 seats could be limited to less-crowded games. The plan should be talked up, considered, and then turned down or approved. All-College Cabinet will deal with the plan in the not too-distant future. : The way to arrive at a decision is for each student interested to let his dormitory council, his IFC representative, her Panhel representa tive, and other groups know what he thinks. These groups can then arrive at the right an swer, provided they are not blighted with rules that allow misrepresentation. Thus a logical, democratic solution can be Blood Drive Goal Should Be Higher The Red Cross blood drive goal has nearly been reached. For awhile the drive officials were pretty disappointed. But, as they did last year, Penn State students are coming through 'in a pinch. Most Staters remember the tremendous suc cess of last year's drive. The original goal of 400 pints was feared too much for Penn State at the beginning of the drive. When the drive was over, however, almost 1000 pledges had been turned in by potential donors. An addi tional 200 donors pledged blood during, a second drive held last spring, and more volunteers were turned away then. The gbal of this year's drive has been set at only 300 pints. Indications are that many over that number will volunteer. But, the . Red Cross Bloodmobile can only be here two days and in those two days can handle only 300 donors. After the success of last year's two drives, it would seem that the Red Cross would begin - to realize that Penn State is a place that can be counted on, and that it would schedule per haps three, four, or five days here. At any rate, with the shortage of plasma what it is, efforts should be made to take advantage of every possible offer of a donation. No one needs to be told the importance blood plasma plays in saving lives both at home and on the battlefield. The draft-deferred college student is probably more conscious than any one else in the vital need for blood, for he may be needing that blood before too long. The blood drive will be a success—more than a success. But the Red Cross has said that it will not be able to schedule another visit to Stale College during the rest of this school year. We hope that in the future, past performances will be considered, and that the Red Cross will give Penn Staters ample opportunity to give all the blood they want. Gazette ... Wednesday, October 5 EDUCATION STUDENT COUNCIL, 523 Sunset road, 7 p.m. GERMAN CLUB, Recreation Room, Thomp son Hall, 7:30 p.m. INKLING editorial staff. 215 Willard, 7 p.m. NEW BAVARIAN SCHUHPLATTLERS, men only, 413 Old Main. PENN STATE' BARBELL CLUB, McKee recreation room, 7 p.m. PENN STATE HELLENIC SOCIETY, TUB, 7 p.m. PERSHING RIFLES, Class A, Armory, 7 p.m. RIDING CLUB, 217 Willard, 7 p.m. WRA BOWLING CLUB. White Hall alleys, 7 p.m. . WRA MODERN DANCE CLUB, White Hall dance room, 7 p.m. COLLEGE HOSPITAL Thelma Balok, Charles Chestnutwood, Doro thy Farrand, Alton Frey, Paul Green, Frances Katz; Janet Kebbe, Barbara Lapsley, Florence Lauzar, Arvio Natwick, Kenneth Newman, Mil dred Peffley, Peter Schoderbek, Lois Stellneck, Matt Yanosich. COLLEGE PLACEMENT Sylvania Electric Products, Inc. will interview January B.S. and '53 M.S. and Ph.D. candidates in E.E., M.E., 1.1.. chem. eng., chem., phys., metal., car., and accounting Friday, Nov. 14. Philco - Corp. will interview January B.S. and '53 M.S. can didates• in M.E. Monday, Nov. 17. Piasecki Helicopter Corp. will interview January B.S. can didates in M.E. and acre. eng. Monday, Nov. 17. Carbide & Carbon' Chemical Co. will interview January B.S. and '53 M.S. candidates in M.E., E.E., C.E., chem. eeg.. and chem. Monday, Nov. 17. North American Aviation, Inc. will interview January B.S. and '53 M.S. and Ph.D. candidates in M.E., E.E., C.E.. aero. eng..arch. eng. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-13 Chance Vought Aircraft Division will interview January B.S. and '53 M.S. and Ph.D. candidates in C.E., E.E., M.E., math., and phys: Nov. 13-14. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Boy to refinish furniture. For further information about job placements, contact Stu dent Employment, 113 Old Main. —Marshall 0. Donie.,: Little Man on Campus 10 ear Friends: Congratulations to your • fraternity for taking top cholastic honors this year, heard you didn't- have a TV set—please ccept this slightly used one as a reward for such outstanding—" International Debate To Be Held Friday The 19th annual international debate between members of the College debate squad and the combined British universities team will be held at 8 p.m. Friday in 121 Sparks. The topic will be, Re solved: That cooperation is a betier policy for Western Europe than federation. --, Representing the" College in the debate Will be David Lewis, '52, now doing graduate work in arts and letters, and Jay Headly, senior in arts and letters and manager of the men 's debate squad. • On the British team are Ken neth Dibben from Southamp ton, England, a studdnt at" the University College of Southamp ton, and Ronald George Evans from Llangollen, North Wales, a student at the University College of North Wales.. Dibben, active in British poli-1 tics, helped found the Southamp-1 ton Young Conservative Move ment. He has been a ,member of the Young Conservative National Committee since 1951. As a stu dent he took part in student gov ernment and debating and plans to ' complete his articles for a chartered accountancy. Evans has also taken an inter est in student government, in 1950 attending the International Student Seminar in France. Now politically unaffiliated, he was a member of the Labor Party and campaigned for the Laborites in the 1950 election. In 1949 and 1950 he hitch-hiked across France and Switzerland. He will sit for an Honors Degree in economics. Chairman for the debate will be Dr. R. Wallace Brewster, pro fessor and Head of ' the Depart ment of Political Science. As • a student at the College, Dr. Brew ster took part in the first inter national debate. The British team will face mem bers of the College squad. Last year one Penn State man and one of the Britishers argued each side. The debate is open to the public. Forensic Council Members Chosen Members of this year's Forensic Council have been a p p.o int ed through the acceptance of All- College President John Laubach. Those placed on the council are Thomas Durek, Thomas Farrell, Jay Headly, Susan Holtzinger, Sally Lowry, Nancy Nelsen, Sam uel Nowell, Benjamin Sinclair, and David Swanson. Marian Un gar was appointed an ex-officio member of the council. Joseph F. O'Brien, professor df public speaking, is. faculty adviser for the group. Inter-council elec tions will be held next week.. . WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1952 Patrol Warns Of Coot Thefts During Winter With cold weather and winter coats making their appearance, the Campus Patrol reports that coats are being stolen from racks in the hallways of class ro o m buildings. From 25 to 50 coats, estimated at a loss of more than $lOOO a year, are stolen annually from students, Capt. Philip Mark said. The thefts occur most fre quently before vacations, he said. "There is no safe place. Coats are stolen fr o m anybody, anytime. anywhere," Mark added. He suggests that students take their coats into classrooms. Coats are the individual responsibility of each student, he said. Stationing patrolmen in th e hallwayS' will not stop coats from being stolen, he said, since there is no way of determining the owners 'of the coats. He said that precaution on the part of students will reduce the theft of coats. 32 Get National Activity Honors Thirty-two College student s. have been selected for the• 1952- 53 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American UniverSi ties and Colleges." Students so honored on t h.e basis of participation in extra. curricular activities are Joseph Arnold, Yvonne Carter, Willard Dye, David Fleming, Frank Foll mer, Janet Herd, Marlene Hey man, Joan Hut cho n, Franklin Kelley, Theodore Kimmel, Mar-, garet Lamaster, John Laubach. JoAn Lee, Joseph Lemyre, Alan McChesney, Mabel Marple, Ter ese Moslak, Samuel Nowell, Dav id Pellnitz, Vivian Pet e r son, James Plyler, Arthur, .R ost e 1;d, Richard Rostmeyer, Walter Sachs, James Schulte, Douglas Schoerke, Herman Sledzik, Richard Stanley. Lincoln Warrell, Robert Watson, Marian Whiteley, and Glen Wig gins. By Bibler }; a
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