PAGE SIX Fros Stphi ores Hold Foil 1--ctions Freshman and sophomore class officers—president, vice pres ident, and secretary-treasureare selected in the fall through two major-campus groups, Lion and State student political parties. These political parties conduct all political activity for class and All-College elections. Candidates are selected through nomin ations at party clique meetings and are voted on by members of their own classes Freshmen and sophomores have an opportunity to get into Col lege politics when the two parties hold their first meetings. At first meetings clique officers are elect ed. Interviews are conducted to select persons interested in work ing on publicity and contacting committees for the campaign. Par ty leaders orient freshmen and new sophomores -to party organ ization and functions. State Party Committees At early meetings of the Lion Party a steering committee is selected. The steering committee is made up of members from the nine undergraduate schools of the College. Other members represent independent and fraternity men and independent an d sorority women. State Party has no steering com mittee. Its work is accomplished through seven major committees —publicity, distribution, public relations, ward, campaign, mem bership and platform. These com mittees are selected at early party meetings. After clique organization is es tablished the parties hold clique meetings to select candidates for fall elections. Preliminary and final nominations and election of candidates are held early in the fall. A majority vote is needed for the election of a candidate. Only students who have attended clique meetings are eligible to vote for party candidates. Lions Make Clean Sweep Campaign managers and pub licity men swing into action in the fall, distributing campaign literature and speaking to dormi- '.',". • ::.'• Z' •=: .:--4-r ~ ; 2;1 : ••. , - • :. , ....: •:-'•:.•.". ,i'. pl -..- _-..• ~ :.- ** --.: ~.;.••••::•: .•:;. •••,,.' `,...": .. -t- '''', 4- ~..'"01 • - ~.: g ..!::.•-•„,. •••••••••:.; ' •'.. ' Make McLANAHAN'S Your Headquarters for Open Daily 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m Phone 6799 tory, fraternity and independent groups. Last year Lion candidates made a clean sweep of the freshman ticket and split the sophomore slate, with State Party capturing the presidential and vice presi dential posts. In last spring's All-College and upper class elections Lion Party took a substantial edge. All-College President Richard Lemyre and senior class vice president and secretary-treasurer were State Party candidates. Freshman and sophomore class presidents have seats on All- College Cabinet, the highest rep resentative body in student gov ernment. Former Dean Creates Award Dr. Edward Steidle, former dean of the Mineral Industries school, has established the Ellen Steidle Achievement awards at the College to aid juniors and seniors :n the Mineral Industries school. Present plans provide that by 1955 a principal of $lO,OOO to sup port the awards will have been made available by Steidle. The awards will honor Steidle's late wife. Mrs. Steidle also will be hon ored by establishment of the El len Steidle Memorial Collection of books in the field of mineral arts and sciences. Steidle will con tribute to the collection from his personal library. Volumes in the collection will carry a special bookplate. Prescriptions 3 Drug & Vitamin Needs Hallmark Greeting Cards Fanny Farmer Candy Penn State Souvenirs and Novelties ' Costume Jewelry Leading Cosmetics and Perfumes Humidified Tobaccos and Cigarettes Parker and Esterbrook Pens Eastman & Argus Photography Supplies School and Stationery Supplies Our LUNCHEONETTE and SODA DEPARTMENT Is Unexcelled for Quality at Moderate Prices! Featuring BREYE R'S ice Cream COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED - -- , •..T,r., '4A-..e -- fkii-., - : 1 Irg '.,..': q: g -.-,,,) _,..ilit. .i ., , , , v if:: •,':. ! :,.,].: f lit, 7.k...-J:i ~. ...-:,; Shop Friendly State College First THE DAILY COLLEGIAN STATE COLLEG.L. P Sundays and Holidays 9-4 & 6-10 p.m. WALGREEN AGENCY DRUG STORE Richard Lemyre Student Prexy Gives Welcome To Freshmen As president of the student body, I would like to take this oppor tunity to welcome members of the Class of 1957 to the campus of The Pennsylvania State Col lege. No doubt the size of our school' might overwhelm you at first, but as time goes on, you will .accept our campus, and it will accept you. We naturally feel that you have chosen an outstanding school for your college education. Penn State offers boundless op portunities for ,individual recog nition, both in scholastic and ex tra-curricular activities. Our stu dent publications, intramural and varsity s - p ort s, honoraries, dra matic groups, and clubs, all offer outlets for the interested and am bitious student. Our democratic form of student government provides an oppor tunity for students to become closely associated with their var ious class activities. This is espe cially important to incoming fresh (Continued on page ni'a,eteen) 134 S. Allen St. NNS`,jL rANIf!, Students Eligible For Health Service College Health Service is divided into two main branches—the Dispensary and the Infirmary. Dr. -Herbert R. Glenn is director of the service. On his staff are seven full-time physicians including a psychiatrist, dentist, three part-time physicians, and several nurses. Upon entering the College students are given a thorough physical examination, including dental examination and tuberculosis test. The main function of the Health Service is conservation, mainten ance, and promotion of students' health. The Dispensary, known as the outpatient department, is located in 3 Old Main. It is open from 8 a.m. to nobn and from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturdays. The Infirmary, or inpatient de partment, located on the corner of Pollock and Shortlidge roads, is open 24 hours a day. It is equipped to furnish hospital care for injured students, and will sup ply medical aid to students when the Dispensary is closed. Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Women's dormitories are usually i provided .with an academic stu dent who is a registered nurse. The Health Service does not make professional calls in the dormitory. A community ambul Give yourself this Start-of-the-Term Quiz It will help you get better grades on your end-of-the-term quizzes Sharpen your pencil and scratch your head for a few moments. This "quickie" quiz will save you a lot of head scratching, hair-pulling and sleepless nights when those all important finals come up at the end of the term. 1. The New York Times brings you more news than any other newspaper. 2. The New York Times has the biggest staff of reporters and correspondents of any newspaper. 3. The New York Times has 100• corre spondents overseas in all important world capitals. 4. The New York Times has the biggest Washington bureau of any newspaper. 5. The New York Times has the biggest staff of sports writers of any news- paper. 6. The - New York Times prints more of , the news you need to help you in your courses. 7. Faculty members in colleges all over the U. S. read The New York Times and recommend it to their students. 8. Reading The New York Times every day can help you get better grades, and keep you interestingly informed. Answers; If you answered "true" to alt the questions, you get 100%. And you'll `get a lot closer to 100% on the exams that really count, if you read The New York Times every day to keep up with the news that will help yon in your class work. You'll enjoy reading The Times, too...its' colorful sports pages, the movie, stage and book reviews, the food and fashion page, the daily crossword puzzle. To get The Times delivered right to your room every day, get in touch with your Times campus representative: Charles Bryson SUNDAY,' 1953 ance is on call 24 hours a day. Expenses must be paid by the student patient. Health Service aid is provided by the general health fee assessed each student. If a student wishes to use the Health Service, he should report first to the Dispensary. In cases of severe illness, students will be confined to the Infirmary free of charge. College Gets Equipment For Floriculture Study Equipment for floriculture re search, valued at $l4OO, has been donated to the College by the Pennsylvania Flower Growers, John G. Seeley, executive secre tary. of the organization and pro fessor of floriculture at the Col lege, has announced. • True False
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