PAGE FOUR Published! Tuesday throne' Saturday mornings daring the University year, the Daily "Collegian ia ■ stodent operated neerapaper, t olle MIRE VEINEIEBER. Editor MIKE MILLER. Associate Editor STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night Editor, Judy Harkison; Copy Editors, Dick Hufnagel, Pat Hunter; Assist ants, Tom Werner, Jim Tuttle, Louie Prato, Lynn Ward, Kip Newlin, Hannah Yashan. Ugly Man Contest: Beauty in the Beasts Shades of Halloween. Yesterday the campus was over-run with headless monsters, evil look ing ghouls, one-eyed sorcerers, and a slinky redhead straight from a Charles Adams cartoon. Students need not have feared these denizens of haunted houses. For underneath the costumes beamed hearts of gold. These choice "uglies" were lending a helping hand to Alpha Phi Omega, national service honor society, in rais ing funds for needy organizations through the annual Ugly Man contest. Congratulations are in order, not only to these horribles and the organizations they represent. but also to the sponsor of the contest. Alpha Phi Omega. For a tremendous show of school spirit was observed in the contest, a spirit that has not been witnessed at the University for a long lime. In previous yi:tars, the contest was merely a fund-raising drive for the Campus Chest. Fra ternities put a minimum of time and effort in the contest because they were busy with their plans for the other Spring Week activities. And since the Campus Chest held a week-long drive in the fall, few persons saw any point in con tributing twice to the fund. Also in previous contest, the sponsors of the affair made public daily the contributions of each organization entered in the contest. This only prompted fraternities to "assess" the mem bers of their house for more money. resulting in buying their way into the winners circle. Players and Thespians: Pat on the Back The mass entertainment of students, even in moderate groups, is practically non-existant at the University. This is nothing to complain about. The stu dent body doesn't seek mass entertainment and has never been known to moan the sparceness of such entertainment. Everyone we know, including ourselves, seeks relief from work and tedium with small, often very small groups of persons who provide what is sought—more often than not, unconsciously. Excluding this type of diversion and the highly individualized types, like reading or building model ships, students are left with these forms of mass entertainment: moving pic tures, radio, television, sports events, concerts, and lectures. When speaking of entertainment we are only speaking of that entertainment provided by stu dents for students. This excludes almost every thing we have mentioned: movies, radio, and television (the only true mass entertainment media we have), most concerts, most big dances, and lectures. The sports events (which rapidly decrease in attendance from fall to spring) admittedly are mainly student-provided but also largly en compass elements of money-profiting and Uni versity prestige. Groups like the Blue Band, Concert Blue Band. Chapel Choir, and the Glee Club oc casionally offer concerts but are seldom heard Safety Valve Beaver Dam Project: It's Worth Cabinet's $5OOO TO THE EDITOR: Why should the All-Univer sity Cabinet give $5OOO to the Beaver Dam pro ject? Last Thursday night the Cabinet voiced approval on the following recommendations: •'That the All-University Cabinet earmark the sum of $5OOO to the proposed Beaver Dam pro ject to be released at such time that the proper administrative committee is set up." Beaver Dam is in the same general area as Whipple's Dam: however, it is four miles closer to campus than Whipple's Dam. The lake and adjacent property are owned by the University and initial development of the area has been started by the Penn State Outing Club. An Adirondack Shelter and stone fireplace have been constructed, and the area is the focal point for numerous trails which have been marked by the Outing Club. The sheltered lo cation of the lake at the base of Tussey Moun tain has made it an ideal locale for ice skating. At one time Beaver Dam boasted of excellent trout fishing. But the area has been allowed to run down and is now in an undeveloped state. It's possibilities for a Penn State Recreational area are great. Students and faculty alike could enjoy outdoor recreation here. Twelve thousand dollars is needed to repair the darn, enlarge the lake, and construct a beach. if Cabinet legislates $5OOO. where would the re maining $7OOO come from? The three most likely sources are: $9500 from this year's Senior Class Gift, $28.000 from the Senior classes of 1948, 1949, and 1950 which was never used. and $6OOO - in insurance money from a University ski lodge which burned some years ago. Mr. Alexander inferred a valid point in his Tuesday editorial . . . That the above sources might not be available. It is possible that no other group will contribute. Should Cabinet wait until other groups formally pledge their money, or should it take the lead? I feel that the Cabinet should exercise its leadership in this case rather than to fear failure. This project has been carefully studied for over three years by Mr. Fred M. Coombs, head of the University's Recreation Department, and the entire proposal is the result of careful study by him, the Recreation Department. and many interested students. Cabinet will not be acting Mfg Bally Qt allrgian Suecereaor toil THE REES LANCE. eat 16111 ..€:i.-- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA BOGER VOGEISINGER. Business lit The committee used foresight and imagination in planning the contest this year. By revamping the usual routine, an entirely new spirit was seen and felt around the campus. That this was no ordinary fund raising cam paign could be witnessed by the Ugly Man parade Tuesday. A lot of time and originality was put into the individual demonstrations for a campaign whose only reward was a key trophy. And, we must admit, the coeds certainly added an extra touch to the proceedings. The results of the "new look" to the contest can best be observed by comparing the first day proceeds of the contest with the first day pro ceeds of last year's contest. Through the merry antics of these Greek "beauties", more than twice as much money was donated than at lasi year's drive. The contributors seemed to give their dona tions as a show of appreciation for the contend ers rather than with the hope of past years that their fraternity would make the headlines because it had given the most money. It's too bad that all of the entries can't re ceive a trophy for their efforts. For, by their antics, they have contributed immensely to wards that "old University spirit" which seems to have been lost lately, and also shown that students can collect money for a serious affair as a fund drive while having fun at the same time. by the mass public. The only true form of student-provided mass entertainment consistantly found on campus is that put on by the dramatic groups, Players and Thespians. We salute them. Here are two groups of students that perhaps work harder than most other groups on campus. They continually plan, rehearse, and put on a range of shows. Many Players and Thespians members also participate in Five O'Clock Thea tre productions and special performances. Appreciation from the majority of students is almost non-appreciation. The organizations make little if any profit. The oft-heard "sweat and tears" are the backbone of their shows. And what do these student players and thes pians get? It isn't power, a "big-name-on-cam pus." comensation. or too much of an ego-boost. Primarily, we imagine, it is the practical ex perience received in acting, constructing scen ery, wiring and all the other major jobs that go into building up a show. We cannot and do not think this is done purely for student entertain ment. We do hope and believe that this feeling is in part always present. Recalling Players' present production of "The Lady's Not for Burning," we offer our gratitude and wish continued luck and skill in offering productions to Players and Thespians—surely, two unique groups on campus. TO THE EDITOR: We feel like questioning Mr. Alexander's judgment, but that would achieve little. Perhaps he should take time out from blistering the keys on his typewriter to explore more thoroughly the perplexing problems about which he writes. Mr. Alexander calls the Beaver Dam project a "sinking project." It does seem a shame that we are located in a valley as beautiful as this and have never taken the time to explore (as Cabinet has) the benefits which it has to offer. Instead we are content to utilize our natural resources in any manner which best suits us as individuals. This is the way our country was partially ruined years ago. Cabinet deserves a vote of confidence for displaying the initiative, foresight, and intelli gence shown in their appropriation of $5OOO to ward the Beaver Dam project. Mr. Alexander erroneously stated that an in experienced group passed the motion for the Beaver Dam project. A large majority of the Cabinet is still composed of experienced Cabi net members: furthermore, the new members have been campus leaders and are not in capable of making wise decisions as he implies. They represent student factions and have had responsible positions before their new Cabinet posts. A glaring example of misinformation is pre sented in Alexander's editorial through his im plication that the project will benefit largely those groups connected with athletics. This is, of course, ridiculous. The policy-making com mittee for Beaver Dam would come (on an equal representation basis) from all interested colleges of the University. It would be this committee's responsibility to prevent an y monopolization of facilities by any one group. Cabinet has chosen to test the faith we have placed in themb i y election. Let's support them in this worthwb 10 project. —Gordon McCartney Bill Seckinger John Zerbe foolishly Thursday night if it appropriates $5OOO for a University recreational area. —Bruce J. Lieske Editorials represent the viewpoints of the writers, not necessarily the policy of the paper, the student body, or the University. Roger Alexander —Ted Serrill ttle Man on Campus 'Round the Rim Massacre On the Mall With politics and elections a thing of the past, it seems that the politicos overlooked something in their platforms. The target of all the campaign ballyhoo was the Man on the Mall. But they com pletely neglected the Mass on the Mall. The Mass on the Mall, and everywhere else on campus, is a potential threat to life and limb. Penn State sidewalks, it would seem, were not constructed to hold the multi-thousands who throng to classes between ten-of and-the-hour in the morning and the-hour-and-ten-after in th e afternoon. That the majority arrive in class at all—many unscathed— is a tribute to the agility and ingenuity of the Penn State student. This hazard decidedly increases on ROTC days. The threat can best be catagorized by the var ious ROTC branches. The Army and Navy lads are included in my mildly danger ous division as they appear to travel solo or in pairs. But when the Air Force appears—beware! Why the junior bird men have to travel four abreast at all times is a bigger question in this gal's mind than what happens to the BX profits. Every Thursday they descend on campus sidewalks like a moving stone wall . . . Upon occasion I've attempted to plow through the brigade, but after ruefully nursing bruises and sprains I'll wave a white flag. Whoever immortalized "Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Corps" wasn't just fooling. Now this will probably draw a loud howl from the boys in Air Force blue who'll relate how they help sweet old ladies across the street and pat little children on the head. But you'll notice an ab sence of old ladies and small fry on campus trails. Why? They're smart. When they want to take a stroll they stick to off-campus sidewalks. It's a lot safer. This Mass on the Mall prob lem also indirectly creates many other campus problems. For ex ample the parking problem. Why does everyone want to drive to class? That's easy. They're afraid to walk! And They talk about a scholarship problem—l'm inclined to think that more students are jostled out of school than flunk out. This is probably the reason the Infirmary's often overcrowded. After five semesters I've hit on my own solution to this prob lem. Unfortunately, it won't work for the entire campus. This solution can be best illus trated by describing a hypotheti cal class. It's 11 a.m. and I leisure ly leave McElwain for my 11 o'clock class in flower arranging. That, my friends, is the secret. By leaving for class at the ap proximate time classes are com mencing I avoid the Mass on the Mall. I'll admit that this method involves a certain amount of discomfort upon arriving at class. Professors. it seems. are THURSDAY. APRIL 19. 1956 By Bib y BECKY ZAHM 3 Nominated To Presidency Of WH Council Three students received prelim inary nominations for president of the West Halls Council at a meeting Tuesday night. They are Richard Frantz, junior in dairy science from Allentoivn; John Shramko, electrical engin eering from Clairton, and Daniel Thailmer, freshman, in chemical engineering from Pittsburgh. Elections at Next Meeting Nominations will again be open, and elections will be held Tues day night. A member of the Asso• ciation of Independent Men's elec tions committee will be present to supervise the elections. An AIM elections committee member was present at Tuesday night's meeting to explain the re quirements for eligibility. Membership Considered Consideration of membership on the council was discussed at the meeting. In accordance with the West Halls Council consti tution, two consecutive unexcused absences from meetings without sending an alternate is reason for removal. • Four members of the council will be called before the council's executive :ommittee to answer for this violation. If found guilty, the next succeeding officer of their units will become council representative. , Suspe ' nsion-- . . (Continued front page (me) also reviewed a Tribunal recom. mend ation. Tribunal also' heard the case of Thomas Emerick, senior in business administration from Johnstown, who was found guilty of drunken driving in February. The subcommittee on discipline decided to adjourn until today to make a decision on the Tribunal recommendation for Emerick. GAZETTE ON PAGE 12 not inclined to view this too kindly. But it does insure that I'll be around 44 years from now to pick up my Social Se curity checks. How to cope with the Air Force. Simple --just don't schedule Thursday classes. It may be the coward's way out . . . but it's worth it.
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