PAGE FOUR tiwliy OifNife Bat ordoy ••rßi«ci «ari«r tiM UaiTtnitr rear, Um Oaflr Calleffiaß *• a ttaical* Wir>U< aawapaagf I W-M per *f»fi ut 2S.W pee rear ftatorW m MCMd-elaia «al(«i J«lf 2, 1924 at the SUU Calltfi. Pa Paal Offica antfet MIKE MOYLE. Acting Editor Deanna Solti*. Ant. Buninfu Mana(<r; Arnold Hoffman. Local R** Conklin. Manarinc Kditor; K 4 DaWn, City FdiUr; Fran Adr. Mer.: Janice Anderaon. National Adr. Her.: Anne f-anarri, Sport* Editar; Becky Zahn. Copy Editor; Vinre («ton and David Poaca. C'o-Ciriulation M*r*.; Arthur Brener, C.arocri. Aaaintant Sporta Editor; Ktw On»a, Feature* Editor; Promotion Mer.; Jo Fulton, Peraonnel Mer.; Harry Yater- Dave Bavar, Photocraphy ICditor. baum. Office Mfr.; Barbara Shipman, Clarified Adv. Mcr.t Both Howland, Secretary: Jane (iroff. Research and Rec- ordi Mgr. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night Editor, Terry Leach; Copy Editors, Anne Friedberg, Bob Franklin; As sistant.-.. Dick Fisher, Ruth Grossinan, Barbara Hodge, Hannah Yashan, Jane Klein, Mike Dutko, Gail Boal, Marie Russo, and Wolf Alber. The Trouble With Flash Cards If a successful flash card system is instituted this football season in Beaver Field its founders will deserve no end of praise. Because if this proposed flash card system is a success it necessarily will have to have scram bled over a great many obstacles. By the way it seems as if these obstacles are mounting in numbers every day. Last night the first meeting of the future freshman flash card wielders was held in 121 Sparks. Whoever scheduled the meeting room must have been expecting to meet the quota set by Hat Societies Council. However, 121 Sparks was not filled with 304 enthusiastic frosh. Only 143 freshmen showed up to meet with the Hat Societies representa- tive. Half a flash card section will not look 100 impressive to the fans. Also other problems concerning the flash cards idea have been coming out. One is that the flash cards have not yet been ordered and that there is some confusion as to exactly what kind of cards to order. This may definitely slow down the schedule of progress of the project. Another thing which is impeding progress is en alleged rift between the cheerleaders and the Hat Society Council which has fostered the flash card idea from the first. It seems that the batmen and women are a little resentful that the cheerleaders are estab lishing themselves as the persons to conduct the workings of the-flash card system on the fields We hope that this difference of opinion does not break into open rebellion on either side. If this happens the flash cards idea, which has been making a valiant comeback struggle, may flop harder than last year’s attempt to oust compensations. Go Away Noisy Bands! A great number of classes are disrupted sev eral times a week because of the multitude of marching bands whicn parade over campus. These bands are a first class nusi&nce. We assume that the University is first of all a place of academic learning. We therefore as sume that this should be given first consider ation. This does not seem to be the case. We do not wish to undermine the importance of military courses. But it would certainly be easier to move the students practicing march ing than it would be to move the classroom buildings where academic classes are taught. The sound of marching bands does not mix well with classroom lectures at all. Something should be done to separate the two. For three years we have seen professors straining to compete with the loud music (?) from outside. This should be unnecessary. We are surprised at the somewhat complacent at titude of professors toward this nuisance. Panhel Action Defended In answering Miss Conklin’s charges in yester day’s Collegian concerning the dropping of sorority quota limitations. I would like to de fend the right of women to change their minds . . . especially when that change eliminates an outmoded rushing regulation, and is in the best over-all interest of sorority groups and rushees. Why should Panhel wait for several semesters before changing a rule when the need for its revision is more than apparent right now? Panhellenic council set up for the former sorority class system in November, 1955 (not last Spring—as stated in yesterday's editorial) for last semester's formal rushing period. Its main objective was to facilitate the change from sophomore to second semester freshman rush ing without under- or over-balancing either class within a particular sorority. To do that, an arbitrary class limit of 15 was set. Experience from last year's formal rush period proved that this quota was inadequate to effect the change over: but since that lime, the cumbersome complications resulting from transfer affilia tions, inactives, and mid-year graduates make the continuation of such a quota a burden to every sorority. The soronlies are aware that only a well balanced group is a strong one, but it is unfair to assume that each year each sorority will find the exact number of 15 girls. Under the former limitations both sororities and girls were being penalized by an arbitrary number (which would force sororities into automatic cutting of girls not in certain classes.l The elimination of the class quota was not b "railroad" measure. It was first introduced to the council this fall at the Sept. 25 meeting— following a recommendation from last year's council. Panhel representatives were asked to lake the proposal back to their respective chap ters for their approval or disapproval. Before the vote was taken the floor was opened to Ilatly Collegian Sawmir H THE FBEB LANCS ML un Safety THE DAItY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA DAVE RICHARDS. Business Manager This tlash card idea seems to have a good chance of succeeding. The way it is to work almost insures that no major mistakes can be made. The only trouble will lie in getting ex perience and polishing up the imperfections in holding up the cards, etc. One possible drawback come to mind when one thinks ot next year’s flash card section is that the people who work hard-this year to get pretty professional with the cards will be sopho mores next year. If each new freshman class is given the job of having the flash card section no class will have the benefit of a year’s ex perience. But the main concern we have right now is with the freshman volunteers—or the lack of them. During customs the cry was heard far and near from the freshmen that the upperclassmen were killing customs with their lackadaisical attitude. Now when the freshmen have a golden opportunity to show that they really have the spirit and are interested in bolstering student spirit during football games they are muffing it. Without 304 interested freshmen a flash card system is doomed to failure. Since the cards have not yet been ordered maybe the order should be held off. It would be better not to have a flash card system than to make a half hearted attempt at one. This would not only disgrace Hat Societies Council in the eyes of the rest of the University but it would make the University look bad in the eyes of the many visiting fans. So frosh, it’s up to you. A definite improve ment is needed in the turnout of volunteers. The Hat Societies can only provide the leaders, the stadium seals, and the flash cards (we hope). The rest is up to you. A few semesters ago sound cars were out lawed during class hours. Complaints were made to the effect that' they interfered with class lectures. They may now be used between classes and during the lunch hour. Are sound cars any more disturbance than military marching bands? No. Why should the bands remain? It would be impractical to say that the mili tary classes be held during lunch or between regular class hours, but why can’t these- prac tices be held in some vicinity other than those surrounding classroom buildings? We under stand that the Penn State Blue Band practices on the golf course. Other places which might be available are Beaver Field and the Uni versity farms. The military marching bands have about as much rapport with classroom lectures as the cows which are kept on the farms. We suggest that the bands stay as far away. Valve Civil Rights Breached? TO THE EDITOR: I was stopped by a man without a full uniform and told to move my bag back from the high-way, while hitchhiking in State College on Wednesday. I moved the bag back as he demanded, then I asked him to tell me who he was. He said, ‘‘you are under arrest.” I asked him what for. He replied, ‘‘dis orderly conduct.” I was taken to Guy Mills, justice of the peace, where I paid a fine of $5 and costs of $9. The mnn who arrested me is designated a special policeman in State College. How many of these so-called "special policemen" there are in State College I do not know. Of course, I did not do anything disorderly: I just asked the man to identify himself because he only had a policeman's cap and showed me the badge when I asked him who he was. He was dressed in civilian clothes. For asking that information I was arrested for disorderly conduct. When you read this you might think it does not matter to you, but it is significant, because if this could happen to me it could happen to you. To a:k a man for his identification under those circumstances should be a civil right of everyone. Incidents of this sort are not sup posed to happen in' the United States. At least theoretically incidents of this kind are not sup posed to happen in this country. Do you like that kind of justice? —Jack Shipley discussion, objections, or recommendations. The few "interested groups that railroaded" the de cision numbered 20. Although Panhel welcomes constructive criti cism, I think it only fair that Miss Conklin at tend council meetings (which are always open) and become more familiar with pertinent issues before writing her editoriaL —Barbara Nicholls . President. Panhellenic Council EJiUrtala rtpreaeat tfca ▼iewpaiata ot tba writer*. bM Mcemrilj the policy mt the paper, tka atriest baJy or the (Jpteeralty tka act ot Mtrefc t. 1171. —The Editor —Sue Conklin “I Don’t Know If He’* Running Scared, But He’s Not Running Sacred Any More” •fiKKgLOcK. Herblock’s opinions ore not necessarily those of this newspaper, the student body, or the University. On Other Campuses Drive It or Park It— But Where? Universities all over the country have been faced with the problem of increased enrollment and, along with this, the traffic and parking problem. The University has relieved the growing pains in other ories and classrooms, but na it for the parking situation. areas by building new dormi immediate solution is in sigl Borough authorities are willing to purchase lots and even tear down buildings to make more room, but this won’t help the student or faculty member who wants to park on or near campus. Ohio State University, approx imate enrollment, 22,000, is going underground in an effort to solve the problem. Its first underground parking lot will be in use soon. Ohio State has delayed banning freshman cars on campus because of the inconvenience, especially to commuters. Instead letters were sent to parents asking them not to send students to school with cars unless it was absolutely necessary. Associated Press columnist Hal Boyle, commenting on the na tionwide traffic and - parking problem, suggested banning all cars from cities and making them pedestrian havens. Gruen, de signer of one of the world’s larg est shopping centers in Detroit, is going to redesign downtown Fort Worth. According to his ideal plan, pedestrians would have the streets entirely to themselves except for slow-moving electric shuttle cars for the ill, the crip pled, and the downright lazy. _ This idea of no cars in the city is hard to picture but it certainly would be good for the ■ nerves. No horns, screeching brakes, and city smells. I can’t quite see Americans slowing their pace so much but it's nice to think about anyway. Temple University attacked its parking problem in a novel way —by converting a cemetery into a 260-car lot. The lot is for faculty members only. It will be pro tected, illuminated and self-sup porting. ' Membership will cost $2.50 a year and the plan will be broadened later to include stu dents. Many students and faculty members have formed car pools, thereby lessening the number of cars to be brought into the Tem ple area. SAFETY FIRST: A safely auto mobile believed capable of bring ing passengers safely through a 50 mph head-on collision has been designed by Cornell University safety experts. The driver sits in the middle of the front seat in a padded harness and steers with levers instead of a wheel. Passen gers sit on either side of him. Three sit in the rear one of whom faces backwards. If this car is ever put on the FRIDAY. OCTOBER 12. 1950 by evie onsa market, parents will be able to sit back and relax when the kids lake the car for the even ing. It will ease fheir minds when they are playing "chick en" and "fender bender." On The Lighter Side: Daffini tions from the Ohio -University Press Convocation campus wide coffee break. Cramming intellectual overeating after a long period of starvation, C— grade given when professor loses grade book, Infirmary—legal class cut. January Graduates To Order Gowns Seniors graduating in January who will be student teaching dur ing the second eight weeks of the semester must order their caps and gowns between Oct. 15 and Oct. 20 at the Athletic Store. Seniors must give their cap size and a $5 deposit when ordering. Invitations and announcements are 10 cents each and can be ord ered at the Hetzel Union desk on the same days. All other seniors and graduate students who graduate in Janu ary must order their caps and. gowns from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1. The deposit for the cap, gown, and hood is $lO. Senior in Journalism Receives Promotion Anita Lynch, senior in journal ism from Palmyra, N.Y., has been named assistant local advertising manager, a new senior board posi tion, of The Daily Collegian. The appointment was made las.t night at a mefeting of the business staff senior board. Mardi Gras Deadline Today is the deadline for all groups planning to participate in the Mardi Gras, Nov. 2, to sign up at the Hetzel Union desk. Tonight on WDFM 91.1 MEGACYCLES J:35 Sign On 7 iOO —,— Contemporary Concept* 7:30 _— _ New* 8:0® Starlite Reriew 9:00 News Roundup 9:30 Light Classical Jukebox ll;M Sica Off
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