PAGE FOUR Editorial Opinion The Price of Panty Raids A crowd of students staged a "panty raid" on Woman's Building Sunday night, complete with the noise and hysteria which always characterizes a large demonstra tion. The raid technically was a success—some of the students got into the coed dorm and the proper amount of excitement was generated. There was also some minor damage done to the dorm, which is probably a part of the general idea. Panty raids supposedly are a manifestation of spring, and its effect on the college student. It is considered by some a healthy sign that there is still spirit left in the American student, and that some of the traditional ex citement of college life still remains on every campus. For this, some may defend the demonstrations. The panty raid picture, however, is not all so rosy. Overlooking for the present the possible physical harm and pi operty destruction that could come about from a panty raid, there is another question which might be considered in connection with the recent raid—its possible effects opt the future of the University's community living program. This, perhaps, did not occur to any of the students in volved in the demonstration. However, the question is of major importance—students say they want community living. but by their actions they may kill it before it gets off the ground. Every student should be trusted to conduct himself sensibly and properly at all times. This would apply espacially in a community living setup, with men and women students living near each other. Demonstrations of a mob variety, however, certainly do not serve as an example of a student's self-control and good sense. A number of students and members of the adminis tration have worked long and hard to make community living a reality. Let's hope members of the student body will remember the possible consequences of their actions, and not destroy their chances for a community living setup in the near future. Fee for the Sing? Schwab Auditorium was probably never so full as it was Saturday night when the IFC-Panhel Sing finals were held. The fine performance of each participating fraternity and sorority produced a delightful show—free of charge. Why not have IFC-Panhel charge a nominal admission fee for the sing finals? There are several charitable groups, or even IFC itself, who could benefit from such a charge. This year, for instance, it could have been given to World University Service, the Larry Sharp Fund or per haps one of the participants in the defunct Campus Chest: Financially, a 25- or 50-cent fee might help to offset the $750 loss incurred from the IFC Ball which is soon to be pro-rated each fraternity. If about 800 persons attend ing the sing would each pay 50-cents, half of this loss would be dissolved. IFC President Edward Hintz said the idea ' hasn't been considered, although it may have possibilities. - After all, the quality of entertainment at the sing finals is surely first-rate and, with a few embellishments, the night could be a thoroughly pleasing event—worth a small admission charge. Off Key Ventriloquist Richard Christian and his dummy, Johnny, alluded to former All-University President Rob ert Steele's now well-known trip to New York City sev eral times during entertainment at the Interfraternity Council Panhellenic Sing finals Saturday. The remarks, obviously meant to be humorous, hardly seemed appropriate or in good taste for the occasion. !Whorls's are written by the edits,* and daft mesa►ere it the Oally Collegian and do not nee aaaaa 11y represent the slew■ of the University or of the student body. A Student-Operated Newspaper o . llg flatly (Iluiltgtan Successor to The Free Lance. est. 1887 Published Maeda, through Saturday morning dudes the University year, The Daily Collegian Is a stedent-eperated newspaper Sutured as seeend-class mutter Salt I. lilt at the State Cellege, Pa. Pest Office ander the act of March 1. 11171/. Hell Subscription Pricer 113.11 a per sasester 15.1111 per rear ED DUVBS. Editor 4MIIO. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night Editor. Denny Malta: Copy Editor, Bill Jaffe; Wire Editor. Mary Kelly; Assistants: Diane fleck. Amy Rosenthal. Jeff Pollack. Dual Kota. Betsy Andersoa.-Sandy Padwee Elaine Miele. . , ... . STEVE HIGGINS. Bus Mgr. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA Letters Dickson Asks Statue Return TO THE EDITOR: Discussion of what to do about the Bernard plasters must not be allowed to get out of hand, The main point is not one of returning them to Sch w a b Auditorium, although "The Hewer" did have some claim to the site for which it was pre sented. It is that as artist-made replicas of two Barnard master pieces these works should be re moved from the danger spot they now occupy, and that serious and expert consideration should be given to their reconditioning and preservation somewhere. Heinz Warneke, sculptor of the Nittany Lion, has said, "it would he very worthwhile to preserve this statue ("The Hewer"), for Barnard is one of our greatest sculptors and I consider Penn State lucky to own one of his works even in plaster." —Harold E. Dickson, professor of the history of art and architec ture Bathing Suit Ban Brings Out Shorts TO THE EDITOR: Are we not living in a modern college com munity? The chemise tends to take us back to the 1920'5; but should we coeds overdo this trend? It is a scientific fact that every action has a reaction. Several weeks ago action was taken to curb the ban on bermuda shorts; consequently, the reaction came this last week when the prim and proper dean of women's office for bade "their girls" to wear bath ing suits on campus to absorb the sun rays. In place of the bathing suit the girls are permitted to wear shorts and halters. Anyone could note that shorts can be Just as reveal ing as a bathing suit and a halter may not necessarily cover as much area. Happy sunbathing, girls . . . while it is permitted. Blood Drive Head Extends Thanks TO THE EDITOR: As Chairman of the Blood Program for the State College Chapter of the American Red Cross, I wish to express my sincere thanks to you for the publicity you gave us for our recent Bloodmobile. The press is a powerful medium in making students aware of the Bloodmobile visit and the need for blood. This was demonstrated by the heavy response the second day of our 2-day visit when more than 200 first-time donors came. It is indeed gratifying that The Daily Collegian has had such an excellent feeling of service to the community as well as to the stu dents. I know that the residents of State College join me in thanking all the students who have con tributed their blood and their ser vices to the Blood Program. —Loren D. Tukey, Chairman Blood Program Gazette TODAY AF Council, 'I p.m., 214-216 HUB Christian Fellowship, 12:16 p.m., 218 RUB Collegian Ad Staff, 7 p.m., 9 Carnegie Collegian Business Staff, 8:30 p.m., 202 Willard Collegian Classified Ad Staff. 8.30 p.m. Delta Sigma Pl. Anniversary Meeting. 7:30 P.m.. Lambda CM Alpha Dormitory Food Representatives. 12:30 p.m., 217 HUB Ed Count% 7 p.m., 216 HUB Elections Committee. 7 p.m., 217 UCH Five O'Clock Theatre. "Sketch of a Sad Summer," 5 p.m., Little Theatre ' , nab Customs Interviews, 6.30 p.m.. 216 HUB Emerson Society, Coffee Break, 3:30 p.m., Small Lounge of University Chapel Engineers Exposition, HUB Gamma Sigm■ Sigma. Sisters and Pledgee. 6:46 p.m., Grange Rec Room Hiilel„ Intermediate Hebrew 11, 7:15 p.m.. Hillel History Round Table, 7:30 p.m., 216 Wil• lard Rome Ec Club, 7 p.m.. McElwain Lounge LA Council, 7 p.m.. 212-213 HUB Neu Bay :lichen Schubplattler, 7 :30 p.m., 2 White Outing Club, Rock Climbing Division, 710 p.m., 121 Mineral Industries Physic Colloquium, 4:00 p.m., 117 Osmond Symphony Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., Schwab Town Independent Men Council, 7 p.m., !OS Hilt Vesper Service, 3:30 p.m., Chapel WRA Tennis Club. 7:30 p.m— 1 White WSGA Judicial Board. i p.m. Sll. /1111 i 4 •4' -- HAM TWICE Fust Y5A12 1 6 'O?gINC, WEEK." —Name Withheld LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS ; (E:r7"-: , 176-"'"--""'"" f)1 • / From Here Frisby, Whippies: Take All Types It's a really good sport, this Frisby (or Frisbee). And there is no doubt that many Penn State students agree. All one needs to do is take a walk along Fraternity Row or the beach at Whipples, and you're sure to find plenty of Frisby being played. In case some readers aren't up on this new sport, Frisby is played with a plastic disc, which is flipped about to the players. You must catch the disc one-handed and must keep one foot sta tionary. We checked the downtown stores early S a t urday af ternoon for a Frisby disc, and after much searching we finally c a in e up with what we believed to be the last Frisby disc in town. And no matter what a certain down town store's slogan might be, we couldn't get one there. The store was sold out of them. The most intriguing thing about the game is that each flipped Frisby disc seems to take a different twist. And the wind can sure frustrate any top-notch Frisby player. Yes, it's a really good sport, this Frisby. By the way, if you are one of the unlucky ones who hasn't been able to buy a Frisby disc, that downtown store told us you can soon get it there. A new shipment has been ordered Aot FBI J, TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1958 By Ed Dubbs for Frisby-happy Penn Staters. Speaking of Whipples, you can meet all "types" there as you can on any beach any where. There's the athlete (playing Frisby, of course) showing off his prowess down by the water and kicking sand into the faces of sunbathers. And the muscle man is there too. He looks as if he just step ped out of Body Beautiful— and knows it. He flexes his muscles all over the beach. There's the coed at Whipples not to swim or to sunbathe but to socialize. She goes from blanket to blanket putting in her appearance. The studious type is present too. He's curled up underneath a tree with Veblen's "The Theory of the Leisure Class." C3f course we must not'forget the "show-off." He has to be seen, so he struts, mimics, and sings (off key) fraternity drink ing songs at the edge of the water. He also likes to "duck" people. The bathing beauty also likes to be noticed. She wiggles down to the water, sticks her (Continued on page five) ~76 =2. ,..„.........„.......... 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