P AGE FOUR - . Published Tuesday through Sat=' olletrian editorials repreasmst orday mornings inclusive during ai le , Ba t t ll C or ti rg i ati ~ viewpoint of the writers, 1 the University year by the staff not necessarily the policy of the I of The Daily Collegian of the • newspaper.- Unsigned editorials 1 Pennsylvania State University. Successor .to THE FREE. LANCE, est. 1.835 ire , by the editor. _ Haltered as second-dm matter DAVE JONES. Editse Managing Ed., Marshall O. Donley: City Ed., Ckack Ohertance; Copy Ed., Chia Mathias; Sports Ed.. Sara Pro• sopio; Edit. Dir., Dick Ran: Wire-Radio Ed., Bill Jost: Phote Ed., Bruce Schroeder: Soe. Ed. Lynn Kahanowita: Asst . Sports Ed., Dick McDowell: Asst. Soc. Ed.. Lis Newell: Feature Ed., Nancy Meyers: Exchange Ed., Gus Vollmer Librarian, Lorraine Gladna. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night editor, Al Goodman; Copy editors, Peggy McClain, Al Munn; Assistants, Nancy Gray, Roger Beidler, Marnie Schenck, Sue Conklin. Ad staff, Enie Wolfgang, Louella Holmes. Saturday Classes: Why All the Shock? There is no reason why so many students Saturday classes will further the academic pro should be shocked—as they are—because of the gram. It is hard to see how. The other claims sharp increase in Saturday classes next se- Saturday classes will further the "university mester. atmosphere." This appears a weak attempt to Since spring semester timetables were re- esthetically justify the new plan. leased, students have been trying to figure Saturday classes will afford students more out why we are having Saturday classes, and even distribution of classes throughout the how this was slipped over on'them. Why Satur- week. But how many students would favor day classes are scheduled has already been ex- Saturday classes to this? plained in detail. And Saturday classes were The University has what appear good rea not slipped over on the student body. sons for Saturday classes. Until this week, few It all began late last year with announcement students were concerned with the problem. that Saturday classes were being considered. Now that the full impact of Saturday classes Student reaction was nil. This September, the has hit the student body, complaints are heard. return of Saturday classes was confirmed. Stu- But at this point, 'students must muster a bet dent reaction was nil. ter argument than "I prefer to sleep Saturday But this week, reaction has been far from morning" if they want a return to the five nil. Timetables list Saturday classes for many day week. courses, and the student body has finally rea- This is not, of course, the only student argu lized the bitter truth: We will have Saturday , ment. But few students have come forth to classes this spring. Why must it always take express their side. Until , they do, Saturday a clap of thunder to stir students into action? classes will remain. But just because they are The University has several reasons for the ~e re doesn't mean they are justified. return of Saturday classes. Most important is the difficulty of justifying need for new class buildings when all rooms are empty Saturday mornings. The tUniversity has also shown that rescheduling of this type will make more class more sections may be offered. And thus some students—with more sections to choose from— may be able to schedule out of Saturday classes. rooms available. With more classroom space. Two of the newest reasons behind Saturday classes are of doubtful validity. One hold-- Safety Valve On Fraternity Deeds TO THE EDITOR: During the recent Student Union Conference it was necessary to call on the (six campus) fraternities for assistance. In the traditional manner of Penn State fraterni ties, they gave generously of their time and facilities. Since many of the fine things done by fraternities are often overlooked or- taken for granted, I will appreciate your calling this latest good deed of the fraternities to the at tention of your readers. —George Donovan Manager Student Union Today GENERAL AG CLUB, 7 p.m., 210 Agriculture INFIRMARY Richard Arieda, Richard Daum, James Dern check, Helen Dixon, David Fizz, Paul Helm. Marian Labuskes, Philip Matin, Judith Rynn. Milton Scherpf, Richard Thornton, Ileane Wolf gang. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Students who have had Chem. 20 or equivalent for limestone analysis. Must have car. Students who will be in State College and wish to work over the holidays should report to Student Employment office. TO STUDENTS LIVING IN THE HARRISBURG AREA! Plan To Attend The Penn State Intercollegiate Ball SATURDAY, DEC. 26 The Penn-Harris Hotel Ballroom, Harrisburg 9:00 to 1:00 - Dress optional Music by Maynard McKissick and his orchestra Sponsored by The Penn State Alumni Club of Greater Harrisburg. All alumni and undergrad uates of all colleges and their friends are invited. Undergraduates—s2.2s per couple: Alumni—s3.so per couple Buy your tickets early! Reserved tables are available for parties of 6 or more. Tickets are now on sale at the Student Union desk in Old Main. Or call or write—Mrs. L. Whitley Simmons, 3630 Brisban St.. Harrisburg Pa., Ph. 4-6973 . . Gazette . . • THE . DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEUE. x v riniea VINCE DRAYNE, Business t4gr. 0,,--r. Asst. Bus. Mgr., Mark Christ: Local Advertising ' Mgr., itonert Carruthers: National Adv. Mgr., Dave Burke: Circulation Co-Mgrs., Frank Creasman, Diane Miller: Promotion Mgr., Ruth Israel: Personnel Mgr., Patience thigethuern : Office Mgr.. Gail Shaver: Classified Adv. Nig r., Jean Geiger: Sec.. Caro! Sckwing Research and Records Mgrs.. Virginia Bowman. Francis Crawford. Safety Valve Opinion and Rut TO THE EDITOR: In reference to Marshall 0. Donley's third editorial (of last week), "Lack of Attack on Current Problems": If Mr. Donley was writing an attack on the Baptist Church, the American educational sys tem, or Senator McCarthy, and stated it as such, the reader would at least have an idea what to expect. However, when he takes his personal opinions of subjects which can be widely dis puted, and uses those opinions as facts in at tacking something else, surely Mr. Donley does not flatter himself in believing that college students will accept his writings as he repre sents them. Also, when Mr. Donley suggests such methods. us burning (someone) in effigy, he is advo cating methods worse than those he decries, and more fit for a mob than for college students. As a man who will report facts to the public at some future date, Mr. Donley should realize that representing something as fact, which is opinion, is a serious matter. —C. A. Hawkins PLACEMENT SERVICE ARMSTRONG CORK CO. will interview Jan. B.S. grad uates in Bus. Adm., Eco., and L.A. for non-tech. sales, E, ME, LE, and CE for Tech. sales, IE for Industrial :'engineering work. and Chem. and Phys. at all levels for research and development on Dec. 16, 1953. ALLIS-CHALMERS MFG. CO. will interview Jan. grad uates in ME, EE, and IE on Dec. 16. A representative of the city of Philadelphia will conduct 1 group - meeting on Dec. 16, for all students from the Phila. lrea interested in civic jobs. Further information concerning -,pportunities and the time of the meeting can be obtained tn the University Placement Service, 112 Old Main. ROHM AND HAAS CO. will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in EE, lE, ME, ChE, and Chem.; M.S. candidates in Chem. who have completed at least one semester; and Ph.D. candi dates in Chem. expecting to receive their degrees in 1954 on Dec. 17. .~~~ f i ~,, Tasty Tuna Fish 25c - Luscious Hamburgers 20c Vie/4 ~,,‘ ,.4-- e iv \.. , ..i., A )14- Delicious undoes .- 25c and Sodas -20 c ny Dell Across from Atherton. Hall Liitle Man on Campus "Let's see that timetable again—now, if you want to take econ under Prof. Snarf, I've got all the assignments for the same course when Giffon taught it in the summer. They both give the same blue books. Now let's see—you wanted to take Comp II . . ." dancin g _.4,..und Precent During the past few weeks, it has become increasingly apparent that Christmas is almost here. The evidence can be seen almost any where. For example, if any one, of your profs is married, look closely. The carefree glint in his eyes from hours of bar-grading blue books is gone. In his place you have only a haggard shell of a man. His wife has had him Christmas shopping. I was watching one of these un fortunates Saturday afternoon. He had the harassed look of one who had spent too many hours on a bed of nails. His wife on the other hand Moved with the energy of a dismissed class. ' She was for some reason or other trying to find. something "especially nice" for some one this year. Just why she had to find something "especially nice" this year in particular for that par ticular person is something I never learned. I didn't ask. No guests, I guess. Judging from the . look on her husband's face, he didn't know the answer either. But then, from the way he nervously, kept pull : - ing at his cigarette, I would guess that he didn't care too much. He just wanted to finish the grisly job as soon as possible so that he could get out of there. His wife (Continued on page five) ~ 1. ~ 1. ~. _j, ~ - _ .; T J l' Lasting Christmas Gifts popular classical We have the Glenn . Miller Limited Edition ft ... the perfect gift for any music lover Record Players 29.95 - 139.50 Buy your musical gifts before you go home at The Harmony Shop 135 S. Frazier St. DA vvra.? - rqzw.,fir, .urCEMBER 16, 1953 Tonight on WDFM 7:15 7:30 The Heart of Shelter (BBC Drama) 8:00 ___ Record •Prevue FESI=IIMMIM 9:00 9:30 The Other Wise Man 10:00 Special Christmas Music 10:30 LaVie Group Photo Schedule The unofficial schedule of group pictures tonight for the 1954 LaVie at the Penn State Photo Shop: Nittany Council 6:30 Pollock Council .. 6:45 Town Council 7:15. Glee Club 7:30 West Dorm Council 8:00 Music to suit every mood By Bthler E y DICK RAU semi-classical shows Christmas Carols _ Sign , on Semi-pops Sign off
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