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DAVE JONES Editor
STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night editor, Bev Dickinson; Copy editors, Ann Leh, Roger Beidler; Assistants,
Bill Snyder, Nancy Showalter, Joanne Wohleber, Anita Oprendek, Earl Kohnfelder, Robert Hertz,
Ad staff, Pat Dickinson, Steve Wyman, Diane HallOck, Mona Signorina, Louise Caspary.
Decentralized Votings
Consideration of a decentralised voting sys
tem—to increase student participation in spring
elections—looks good on the surface, but there
are a few considerations that bear further in
vestigation.
The Al’J-Coiiege elections committee is study
ing a plan for decentralized voting, with
thoughts of employing the system in the April
All-College elections. Decentralized voting was
discussed at the September Student Encamp
ment.
In past student elections, voting has been
carried on at a central polling place, usually
the Old Main lounge. The idea behind de
centralized voting is to provide more than one
polling place, and thus put more students in
touch with the election. The original idea was
to provide a poll at both Old Main and Tem
porary Union Building. Now, some would put
a polling place in every college.
Attempts to increase the voting percentage
are to be admired, but we wonder if this attempt
is worth the trouble or the risk. Introduction of
the decentralized process might increase the
vote percentage 5 or 10 per cent. But difficulty
involved in running eight or ten polling places,
and the amount of error that might creep in,
do not seem worth that increase.
Decentralization on this wide scale would pre
clude the use of automatic voting machines,
used last spring. Thus, every ballot would have
to be hand counted. And too, voters would not
have the experience of using the machines.
Another problem would, be that of the student
who woul(J vote at every polling place. This
could be stopped only if engineers were forced
to vote in one building, education majors in
another, and so on. The difficulty here is that
students' enrolled in one school might have
more reason to pass Old Main than the building
where their vote could be cast.
Perhaps the major problem in decentrali
zation is the amount of extra work involved for
On Consideration
Though no action has been taken by the
University library to close the periodical room
due to recent magazine thefts, the issue has not
been settled, and the possibility of closure still
exists.
Ralph W. McComb, University librarian, re
ported Thursday that no plans have been made
to close the periodical stacks, though the situ
ation was being watched. The extent of losses
of unbound magazines was reported only as
“heavy,” though the severe loss of magazines
can be seen.
So. here we are: more or less at the crossroads
of consideration—consideration, that is, for
others, since the theft of a magazine precludes
the possibility of someone else's reading that
magazine.
It’s difficult to understand the motivation of
the student who willfully betrays the trust of
both the administration and his fellow students.
But, as so often happens, the many will have to
suffer for the few if the periodical stacks are
closed. The great convenience of the stacks re
maining open will be lost to the entire student
body.
The only hope is that those few will recant,
and simply stop stealing the magazines that are
placed for all to use on an equal basis. With
every privilege also comes a responsibility.
—Len Goodman
BELLES-LETTRES, English Literary Club, 7
p.m., McElwain lounge.
COLLEGIAN BUSINESS STAFF candidates,
7:30 p.m., 105 Willard.
INFIRMARY
Sidney Brindley, Milton Frey, Leo Henry,
Daniel Li%ht, Barbara Lordly, Myrtle Mason,
Surendra Mathur, Michael Moyle, George Olm
stead, Bruce Spengler, William Stiffler.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Graduate student in EE wanted for part-time
laboratory work
The following camps will interview prospective
counselors. Students may sign up at the Stu
dent Employment Service: Delwood—Feb. 17;
Barree—Feb. 24; Trail’s End—Feb. 27; Hiram
House—March 2; Abington YMCA—March 16.
PLACEMENT SERVICE •
THREE DIVISIONS OF U.S. STEEL CORP. will interview
graduating seniors in Chcm., Phys. f ChE, Aero. E, CE,
EE, lE, ME, SE, & Mng. E, Math., Ceramics, Geology &
Mineralogy, Min. Prep., Metal., PNG, and for sales
Bus. Adm., Industrial Psy., and L.A. on Feb. 18.
WESTiNGIIOUSE ELECTRIC CORP, (Research Labs. &
Atomic Power Div.) representatives will interview Ph.D.
candidates in Chem., Math., Metal. Phys.. OhE, ME & EE
expecting to receive their degrees in 1954; and M.S.
candidates in the above fields who have completed at least
one semester on Feb. 19.
E. 1. DUPONT will visit the campus to interview grad
uating seniors in Chem., Comm. Chem., Phys., Science,
ChE, EE, lE, ME, and Mining Engr. on Feb. 22, 23, 24.
EASTMAN KODAK CO. will interview graduating seniors
and M.S. candidates who have completed at least one
semester in Bus. Adm., Acctg., Bus. Mngt., Eco., Finance,
Trade & Transportation, Chem., Phys., Science. Math..
ChE. EE. lE. ME on Feb. 22 and 23.
FEDERAL AGENCY ENGAGED IN NATIONAL SECURITY
WORK w”l interview g-aduntin'r seniors in Bus. Adm.,
A&L (Eco., History, PoL Science}, Languages (not Ro-
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THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA
• Worth the - Price?
the extra 10 per cent vote. Each of eight polling
places would need at least ’three students from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for two consecutive days. This
would involve 24 students an hour. Centralized
voting may be carrie'd out with less than half
that number.
The slowdown that would result from the
manual voting process might discourage many
from voting, and thus anticipated increase in
percentage could be lost. Then too, it is obvious
many more errors may creep into eight manual
polling places than could enter into one polling
place using automatic machines.
One reason for not instituting decentralized
operation last fall was lack of time to prepare
for such an election. Yet there is now less time
before spring elections than there was last
year before fall elections.
It is questionable, too, whether we should
carry the voting place to the student. A cen
tralized voting place has always been within
easy reach of every student wishing to vote.
The student who is interested in voting is able
to walk to the polling-.place. There seems little
need to take the polling place to the student.
And the additional percentage of voters that
might be secured through decentralization would
probably be disinterested voters, to say the
least.
If we must have decentralized voting, how
ever, the best time for introduction is the fall
election. This election involved only two class
offices, and errors in the system could be ironed
out with less repercussion. The spring election
involves not only two classes, but All-College,
officers. Faults in this election should be avoided
if possible.
Ai first glance, the faults of decentralized
voting seem to greatly outweigh the advantages.
In our attempt to slightly increase the vote
percentage, we must not sacrifice accuracy and
efficiency. And we must avoid plunging head
long into an operation we are not relatively
sure will work.
A Rushing Idea
The inauguration by Panhellenic Council of
a series of fireside discussions on sorority life
is a notable step toward a more intelligent
rushing program.
Although Penn State women are not rushed
by sororities until their sophomore year, numer
ous rushees have complained of the ignorance
of Greek affairs with which they have entered
rushing.
If ihe freshman year is io be a preparatory
period for prospective rushees, information on
the functions, expenses-, advantages, and dis
advantages of sororities should be available to
them. The formal rushing period early in the
fall of the sophomore year is too short and 100
concentrated to provide a complete overall view.
It is to be expected that the Panhel dicus
sions will emphasize the “pros” of sorority
membership since the existence of Panhellenic
Council implies by its existence that Greek
groups are worthwhile.'
The wise freshman Vill weigh what she hears
with her own values in deciding whether to
enter rushing next year. Since freshman women
are. as freshmen, “independent.” they may com
pare their present mode of campus life with
what they learn of the implications of Greek
affiliation.
Panhel has begun a irend thai may well be
continued and expanded.
Ouzctt© ® • «
mance), Geosrrajfhy, and Secretarial Science on Feb. 22
and 23.
BETHLEHEM STEEL CO. will interview graduating seniors
in ME, CE, ChE, EE, lE, Mining Engr., Metal, Ceramics,
and a few students in Purchasing, Acctg., Finance and
industrial & Public Relations on Feb. 22 and 23.
CLEVITE CORP. (Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. and Brush
Electronics Co.) will interview graduating seniors in
Acctg., Bus. Mngt., Chem., Phys., Metal., ChE, EE, lE,
and ME on Feb. 22.
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE COMPANY (Industrial
'Products and Air Brake Divisions) will interview grad
uating seniors in ME and a few outstanding EE on
Feb 22.
GENERAL RAILWAY SIGNAL CO. will interview grad
uating seniors in EE, lE, ME on Feb. 23.
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. will interview grad
uating seniors in Bus. Adm. and Liberal Arts on Felj. 23.
HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP. will interview graduating
seniors in Bus. Adm., Liberal Arts and Education on
Feb. 23. • .
AMERICAN SUGAR REFINING CO. will interview grad
uating seniors in ME, lE, Chem., Engr., Acctg., and A&L
. on Feb. 23.
MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM CO. will interview graduating
seniors in P.N.G., and Mining Engr. on Feb. 22.
PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO. (paint div.) will inter*
view graduating seniors in Chem.. Commercial Chem.,
Bus. Mngt., ME, ChE; M.S. candidates who have com
pleted at least one semester in Chem. and Chem. Engr.;
and Ph.D, candidates expecting to receive their degrees
in 1954 in Chem. and ChE, on Feb. 23.
NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. 1 (Downey, Calif.)
will interview graduating seniors in Phys., EE, ME, CE,
Aero. Engr., and General Engr.; M.S. candidates in the
above fields who have completed at least one semester;
and Ph.D. candidates in the above fields expecting to
receive their degrees in 1954 on Feb. 24 and 25.
AMERICAN STORES ,CO. will interview graduating seniors
in ME. CE, EE on Feb. 24.
CHAS. PFIZER & CO., INC. will interview graduating
seniors in Chem. (Analytical), ChE, and IE; and M.S.
candidates in the above fields who have completed at
least one semester on Feb. 24.
COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. will interview grad
uating i»i Fuel Tech., ME., and ChE on Feb. 24.
SPERRY GYRO" °PE CO. will ‘nterview graduating seniors
ia Phys., Aero Eng., EE, and ME on Feb. 24.
VINCE DR AVNE Business Mgr.
—Nancy Ward
Little Man on Campus
"Thank you. Wort
how I- was
Collegiate Chatter
Hi there!
As the new exchange editor of the Daily Collegian I shall be
making the rounds of various ; campuses ..via the printed page and
will come back with items which might, interest us in the Nittany
vale. Last weekend I was fortunate enough to make a real trip up to
Dartmouth to witness the . 44th
Winter Carnival. It is one of the
three big weekends of. the entire
school .year and is ; quite' a pro
duction.
Carnival began on Friday and
continued through Sunday. The
program was- full with athletic
events scheduled during, the: day's
and dances, , skating, exhibitions,
and house parties at night. .Two
of the events I- found especially
fascinating were the ski jumping
competition and . the hockey game
with Harvard. I had never ;, seen
a hockey game before and.;was :
impressed not only with, the-.speed
and mechanics of the game but
also with the spirit of the teams.
Another thing which; stands out
in my mind is the enormous 'snow
statue of the Dartmouth Indian
that was on the main campus.
The Indian was beating, a drum
and symbolized the “Call to Car
nival.” Snow statues • similar :to
this one were seen in front of all
fraternities and prizes were
awarded in much the same vay
as with our Homecoming displays!
Friday night Outdoor Evening
was held on the golf course. We
stood in the snow and watched
skiers with flaming torches glide
down the slope to a snow castle
on the edge of a skating rink.
Skaters then enacted the story of
an American tourist who skates to
the castle in search of his dream
girl. The coronation of the Queen
of Snows, or queen of the carnival,
climaxed the program.
Probably the most spectacular,
and at the same time the saddest
event in all carnival history, is
the tragedy which occurred sev
eral years ago when, according to
lgend, two students were killed
after taking a ride down the ski
jump in a baby carriage.
At Ohio State a new and some
what painful craze has invaded
the campus, and- with it a new
champion. Don Glendenin was of
ficially declared the king of the
world’s gum chewers when he
bravely chewed 50 standard sticks
of gum for four hours. Glendenin
tried his experience after reading
of a boy in Canada who claimed
to be gum chewing king by
munching 48 sticks for three
hours.
“I can do better,” he boasted
and he did. 1
“The first two hours were the
hardest,” he said, “because of the
gum’s tendency to swell.”
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If you don’t think a gum chew
ing contest is the limit, how about
this? A Co-ed Milking Derby is
being held on Ohio State's cam
pus. This unique contest is open
to girls who have a way with
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13,; 1954
-iVx’
thal, for pointing out to the class just where and
wrong—-I really appreciate your help."
By LORRAINE: GLADUS
cows. Cows for the contest will
be supplied by the university
dairy farm. The winner of the,
contest will be the girl who can
extract the most milk from her
cow in a period of three minutes.
Prizes will be a trophy and a blue
ribbon.
The Villanovan on our educated'
collegians: r
• A college education is a marve
lous thing: Here are some of the
errors- that. turned up when a
general '.‘information test was giv
en at’the University of Oregon:
r Fjord—a Swedish automobile;
Iran—Bible of the Mohammedans;
Nicotine—the man who’discovered
cigarettes; Scotland Yard—two
feet, ten 1 inches; Concubine; —when
several businesses combine. ,
At Ohio Slate sororities reward
good scholars at scholarship ban
quets. A common form of recog
nition is holding a “steak and
bean dinner.” A specific cut-off
grade for fall quarter is set as the
dividing 1 line _ for the chapter.
Women above this mark, usually
a 2.7, are treated to a steak dinner,
while their less scholarly. sisters
eat beans for supper.
A different -plan follows the
theory that clothes make for com
fort, or lack of same. Special cos
tumes are set for each point-hour,
providing that, women with, high
grades may wear slacks, shorts or
bathing suits to dinner. Members
with low grades must dress up in
hose and heels or, for the lowest,
formals.
There’s nothing so hopeful as a
new semester which brings the
opportunity to start anew and
really make that list rather than
just zipping through. We have
found that the student who can
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