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THE DAIH NEDItASKAN r, The. Daily Nebraskan UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PUBLICATION EDITORIAL STAFF Saylord Davis - ....Edltor-ln-Chief Howard Murfln - Managing Editor Clarence Haley - Nw Edltor Le Ross Hammond - ....News Editor Ruth Snyder..- , Associate Editor Kenneth McCandless v Sports Editor Helen Giltner - Society Editor BUSINESS STAFF 31en H. Gardner .Business Manager Roy Wythers... - Assistant Business Manager REPORTORIAL STAFF I'trlcia Maloney " Gayle Vincent Grubb Marian Hennlnger Story Harding Sadie Finch Edith Howe Mary Herzing Oswald Black Genevieve Loeb Offices: News, Basement. University Hall; Business, Basement, Administration Building. Telephones: News and Editorial, B-2816; Business, B-2597. Night, all Departments, B-4204. Published every day except Saturday and Sunday during the college year. Subscription, per semester, $1. Entered at the Postofflce at Lincoln, Nebraska, as second-class mail matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. THE BUSINESS MAN'S STANDARD University students, In order to acquire a well-rounded education, must devote a good share of their time and thought to the study of questions arising beyond the narrow confines of the campus gates. The bromidic expression that all knowledge is not contained In books, should be especially appreciated by university students. It is neces sary that they should realize that what they learn from academic in struction, will form but a small part of the mental equipment, which they must have to compete with the rest of the world. There is no college man, however capable he may be in "pulling down" P. B. K. grades, that will not met his match in some man who cannot boast of a college education. We believe that auniversity education will be a ben fit to us, else we would not be here. But above all others, we who are college men, should realize that it is not everything. The man who can talk in telligently upon "The League of Nations," "Bolshevism," The Mon roe Doctrine, America's Sovereignty, and other big topics of the day, is the man who wins. It will not be how much we know of Cicero, or of the Atomic theory of matter, but how well we can ex press ourselves on big questions. Reading the daily papers and mag azines, attending lectures, and talking with well-read business men, should form a large part of our education. These things are the "goods" that the hard-headed taxpayer looks for in the college man. All else that we learn in college has its value, but we will be judged by our ability to express ourselves intelligently upon nationally and internationally important questions. IN THE LIBRARY Who is the man so brave as to venture a whispered word within the monastic atmosphere of that most honored and sacred of halls, the University Library? The stuffy atmosphere, the polished tables, and the priceless volumes so full of wisdom, abide in studied silence. Even the acommodating librarians seem to have lost the power of speech. Such are the ideal surroundings for a place In which to cudgel the brain, and1 to "cram" for final examinations, and such things. Is it necessary to have someone in charge of this place, who -pounces upon well-intentioned students who converse in low voices? Should they be compelled to glance cautiously around to see if the dreaded disciplinarian is near, before saying a few words in a soft voice? Quiet is, of course, absolutely necessary in the library, and a reminder to the boisterous one who Insists upon disturbing the peace of those around him, is sometimes necessary But to be watched over by some one who appears to be over-anxious to suggest that you leave the library, is anything but pleasant, and is certainly not conducive to study. THE OLD ORDER CHANGES Monosyllabic answers given by students Just returned' from the service mean more than the reticence only too plainly expressed. A certain seriousness, wholly an unaccustomed trait in American stu dent life, is manifesting itself. Collegians are beginning to take stock of the future to realize 'that their present life will have a large share in the shaping of that future. This attitude is only natu ral and merely reflects an opinion the whole outside world Is enter taining. The student is more alert today than he was before or during the early part of the war. His removal from the sheltered walls of the University has done him a world of good. Perhaps at the end of this generation of collegians much of the old attitude will return, but it cannot come back at once. Too many have seen and felt the tingle of another life for that. They have acquired a new knowledge of life, and are not able to throw off the shackles Immediately. The collegian will be a more valuable man if be continues to keep in Intimate contact with conditions as they are, instead of condi tions as they were. It is too much to expect that the "old days" will return. Michigan Dally. STUDENT OPINION sm- fishers are gloom, personi fied. They get into a rut and delib erately stay. ' Most of them could radi ate sunshine and cheer, with very lit tle effort. As a rule, they are scowling or snapping at students, fearing we will forget their authority. They treat uh much the same as they would grade pupils. Now most of us respond to a small amount of cheerfulness. Then, too, pome of the instructors are unfair and are influenced by per sonal feeling in correcting work. Some of the assistants boast of this, to stu dents. Do the instructors realize they could influence students, if they were not so self centered and egotistical. They assume such an attitude, that students soon lose the desire for friendship or co-operation. If they could see themselves through some other glasses. Students enjoy listening to instruct ors, and most of us would be friendly, if encouraged. Do teachers manifest any interest In members of their classes? Do thtpy ever try to find out what church you attend, or if not, why. Do they ever introduce class mem bers. Very few teachers ever care how homesick or lonesome the stu dents are. Do they ever take time to suggest anything helpful to a student? ' Do they ever take any interest In our habits, dress, speech or maners? Does the instructor understand how much we value a smile? Do they realize how much longer they live and younger they grow by being gracious. They are our paterns, and we are the weavers. Most of us copy, only a few are original. Do they appeal to our better na tures, and try to give us higher ideals? Are they helping us overcome any thoughtless, selfish habits? They can at least request students to give half the walk and stairs, in stead of walking four abreast. For our good this practice should cease. We. sometimes wonder that stu dents are so thoughtless and selfish. It is not elevatincfor students to con tinue this. Some instructors seem to think all there is for us to do, is to learn a given amount from a book. We should be thankful that our big hearted, braod-minded Dean Engberg thinks there are lessons to be learned ithout books. Now few students ever hesitate to tell their troubles to Dean Engberg, as he does understand and seems per sonally interested. He has a way of encouraging students to do their best. Then, too, he remembers to smile and we are clay in such hands. Why so many instructors forget the art of smiling once in a while, is be yond me. . A STUDENT. The new student coming to the Uni versity of Nebreska expecting to find class spirit is doomed to disappoint ment. Ask a Cornell, Yale or Chicago man what was dearest to him in col lege outside of hjs fraternity, and the answer will invariably be, his class. Such a desirable state of affairs is far from existing at Nebraska. Just what all the causes are of this attitude we are at loss to know, but U is rather disheartening to attend a class meet ing and find only a dozen members present. Freshmen are allowed unheard-of liberties In this school and consequently have no desire or cause for organization. A freshman expects to be "held down' 'more or less and if he isn't he feels he is missing some thing. Class spirit attains In a man's first collegiate year. If he misses it -then, he can't expect to fall heir to it later on. Interclass activities should be encouraged more than they are and be made to represent more of the class. It looks as if there would be no inter-class debates or Olympics this year, and an explanation should be forthcoming. There is a relation be tween class spirit and loyalty to the In stitution In general. If a loyal class spirit could be developed among trie students, we believe there would be no need of long campaigns to obtain sup port for such things as the Dally Ne braskan, the Cornhusker and athletic contests. The only real enthusiasm found at Nebraska is among the fra ternities If such organisations as the Innocents, Viking and Iron Sphynx would direct their efforts towards this phase of endeavor, we believe that a new and greater Nebraska University would arise therefrom NEW 8TUDENT. Hardy Smith Barber Shop WE USE A CLEAN TURKISH TOWEL ON EACH CUSTOMER WITH AUTOMATIC STERILIZER AT EACH CHAIR EIGHT CHAIRS 116 NORTH 13TH STREET f gv DANCE $1.50 QAYLE'S War Tax Included ORCHESTRA S. of A. JUNIOR FORMAL March 28, 1919 Roscwilde Party House ma TONITE--R0SE17ILDE COME AND HEAR THE BEST MUSIC IN LINCOLN PAY Mi $1.25 erry usical alters WW I X 1 1 JJliERMETICALLY scaled In its wan wrapped package, air tight, impurity proof is hygienic and whole some1. 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