The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, May 06, 1931, Page TWO, Image 2

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The Daily Nebraskan
Station a, Lincoln. Nbrik
OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
Published Tueadav, Wtdneidiy, Thursday, Friday ft
Sunday morning during iho acadtmle vtar.
THIRTIETH YEAR
Enured aa aacond.claaa mattor at tho pottofflce In
Lincoln, Nebraska, under act et eongrea. March 3. 1879.
and at special rata of postaga provided for In section
1103 act of October 9, 1817, authorlted January 10. 1i2?
Under direction cf the Student Publication Board
SUBSCRIPTION RATI
2 year Single Copy S centa 11.86 a aemester
S3 a year mailed S1.7S semester milled
Editorial Off ice University Hail 4.
Business Off ice University Hall 4A.
Telephones Day I B-6S91: Night I B.MS2. BJ3U (Journal
Ask for Nebrasxan editor,
EDITORIAL STAFF
Eimont W.ite Edltor-ln-chief
Robert J. Kelly Associate Editor
Managing editors
WllHam MeGaffln C. Arthur Mitchell
Newt Kdltort
Arthur Wolf Boyd Von8eggern
Evelyn Simpson Eugene McKim
Leonard Conklln Sports Editor
Frances Hoiyoko Women's Editor
BUSINESS STAFF
Charles 0. Lawlor Business Manager
Assistant Business Managers.
Norman GaMeher Jock Thompson
Edwin Faulkner
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TVl. mm. MHaaeated for
iitnrulu kr te Nabnika f
AaaociatioB.
son to receive tlio largest increases in salaries
this year, ami b.v tho-poorest 1 nicun those who,
upon iccoiiiiiHiidation of tho heads of depart
ments, were not re-employed. This jfroup of
poorest instructors gave seven times us many
low grades ns the group 0 best instructors.
"The function of t lie professor is to develop
intellectual interest rather than to provide dif
ficult hurdles, and to reward successes rather
than to furnish failures."
If this he true, then the phrase "pipe course"
takes on n new meaning. Perhaps the instruc
tor who arouses student interest in his class
work will be able to give, in all justice, pood
prudes, simply because his students have be
come sufficiently acquainted with his subject.
At any rate, it is a consolinp thought. It
helps raise your spirits over pulling down a
ninety in n "pipe" course, ami it helps equally
as much as a consoling thought when you nie
flunked by the low-marking teacher.
It must have been the instructor's fault!
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HAYWIRE
dv rrnorF Dm imh
if
Daily Kansan says: "One of misfortunes of
attending .Nevada Strte is that it s located at
Keno. . . "ilen of iniquity, etc " Funny
folk, these Kunsans.
Yearly
Drift.
Back in Ihe years of 1903 and 1904. stu
.1,1. ts were grafters of the highest and most
efficient order. The Cornhusker and The Daily
Wbraskan made annual incomes for their edi
tors, sufficient to meet their college need for
Mil . ntire term. Everyone had a finger in some
juicy pie or other. Students ran bookstores,
i-an activities, ran publications, for what they
enuld get out of them. And they got rich on
ihe profits. Not all legal or above-board pro
ins, cither!
The administration was in a mixed up maze
..f red tape. No one knew for sure what the
big shots of the faculty were doing, nor why.
The lecislature was busy trimming the univer
sity budget both ways from the center.
the military department was busy making
statements.
The pulpit was also busy making statements.
Both prophesied the biggest future for the
university that could be credibly presented in
the English language.
The critics of college life were also busy,
making investigations and statements.
Thev prophesied the biggest downfall lor
ih- university that could be credibly presented
iii iiuv language.
And through it all the University of Ne-!;!;i-ka
seemed to run on just about as usual,
im itber making world-renowned progress, nor
dropping too far behind in the educational
A rule at Christian college, to help the girls,
prohibits their talking more than three min
utes to voung men on the streets. To help
the girls, did wc say?
City
Slickers.
Every once in a while someone gets "peeved"
at the aggies. Now agricultural students are
usually giMid students. In fact, they are more
often students than the city campus cakes or
loafers.
Aggies may take a crack once every so often
at the city campus, its inmates, its athletic
teams, or its habits and customs. Once every
so often, too. these cracks are justified. For
the downtown students, while perhaps excell
ing the aggies in some respects, fall far behind
them in others.
The city campus may strike back, too. as
witness the letter reprinted in today's Morn
ing Mail column.
Out of this simple for it really is quite sim
ple affair, grows a bit more ill-feeling. All
of which is bad. Very bad. It should be
stopped. Fass a law, or something.
For aggies and city slickers (who can tell
them apart?) are much the same. No distin
guishing characteristics, except that the agri
cultural campus is more beautiful, and they
have a betier cafeteria. And for real, honest-to-goodness
varsity parties, where everybody
knows and cuts in on everybody else, travel
to the ag campus some moonlit Saturday evening!
Oklahoma dean of women avers she will
spank soundly unruly coeds. "Well, we thought
of that too, dean, but the darn things just will
not be spanked !
Si nee T"04. much has happened in university
, In 1923 or thereabouts, there was on
;i, is facuHy one Professor Alexander. He had
There grew much dissatisfaction with
;!,. .lull handling of the affairs of the Univer--,:;v
of Nebraska. It flourished among many
i. f'ih- recognized better minds of the faculty.
Dr. Alexander suggested three points for con-
-ration of the administration: 1. Right of
P-tition by faculty to regents. 2. Open agree
in nt on teachers' certificates so that faculty
.-.uld explain openly to students the value of
f,r various certificates. 3. Provision for the
.-ippoiiitmeiit of a c. ..mittee to draw up a con
.v. inn ion of government for the university.
The eruditions were disregarded, evidently.
Alexander left, presumably "for a larger sal
;. 1 y 1 !i. n here."
S;Jid lie. aft"r his departure. "We cannot
;.;io!-d to spend our time upon a hop'less sit
1: :.t ion, uo matter how grieved w-e may feel on
,1 i::t of it."
Through it all, the University of Nebraska
s- i iji"J to run on just about as usual, neither
m, iking world-renowned progress, nor drop-
I'ii!'.' so very far behind in the educational race.
In 1925 or 1927 (we forget which) one An
'on .Ir-useri vas a faculty member in this uni-.e.-sity.
resigned, we hear. Since, he has
I... it si i-iving night and day 10 effect re-organi-y,iiio!i
of the institution, upon the same basis
;t- Dr. Alexander proposed.
Thus far, he has not succeeded.
Th'is far, too. the legislature has not voted
ANY ,'ippropriation for the university during
'I,'- coining bieiiniurn.
Today, many things are said to be wrung
nith Ni braska. She has not upon her compus
jeany of the phyr-ical attributes: that grace ihe
ejiinpns of ihe average mid-westerii university.
Viither has sb the alert mental leadership
ii, ;,t some of the more prominent eastern col
i g'-s ;n-' said to possess.
no tli" other hand, the university is not
njih..iit hoosters. "Nebraska is the best uni-y-hy
in ihe whole world," they shout. "Be
borM. rs. not knockers. Get behind your school
nii' lush!"
Th administration seems a bit red-tape la-
It '-,, today as before.
The military department makes statements.
The pulpit makes statements.
And through it all, the University of Ne
braska seerns to run on just about as usual,
m il her making w orld-renow ned progress, nor
dropping so very, very far behind in the edu
cational race.
The prog reus of the university could be re
viewed in more detail. The conclusions
ic;jeii would approximate those presented
above. Many critics, many boosters, mark aeh
decade of its existence.
And through it all, the university seems 1o
run (in just about as usual. . . But is it such
a wise policy, after all?
Would not the school be far better off if it
someday chose 1o leave behind its time-proved
but dubious policy of "muddJug through?"
MORNING MAIL
Lore on the Farm.
TO THE EDITOR.
An Aggie student comes forth in his column
with a caustic crack at the varsity baseball
nine. He crows over the fact that the Ag col
lege beat the city campus nine, and unneces
sarilv adds "'But that's nothing so did
Iowa!"
Just why must the aggies here consider the
varsity proper a sworn enemy? 1 can't see
why geographical segregation should create
positive enmity between the schools. The wri
ter of that colutnn might benefit by taking a
look at a few from out there who manage to
make friends on the city campus, in spite of
its separation from the farm.
When feeling like that pervades, no wonder
w: don'1 get a union building and a few dozen
other things we'll have to pull together to get.
Disgustedly vours.
ANN OXYMOl'S.
College Comment
Best Teacher,
Bc$t Gradet.
To all students who have fallen by the way
side during exams, Walter Dill Scott, presi
dent of Northwestern, brings words of greet
ing and good cheer. Says he, "I investigated
the grades of our best inst nictUK and of our
poom.t. By bent, mean t b-e who were cho-
Parody.
In summary of a long list of activities that
may attract 1 lie interest of sludents, the Daily
lllini of the University of Illinois set out what
it considers six advantages of participating in
exlra-curricular work. They are:
1. Gives rating privileges.
2. Acts as an incentive to grades.
'. Forms lasting friendships.
4. Develops personality.
5. Trains for professional and practical
Ot k.
rj. Shows way to live with the world.
Compleiing its (editorial, the Daily Illiui
says. "For the student who has ability to
both keep up his studies and work in activi
ties, we believe that he is neglecting a vital
part of his university life when he stays out
of extra-curricular participation."
An Oregon senior after reading the Illinois
editorial found it subject for rather cynical
comment. After four years in extra-curricular
work, he was impressed more with its disad
vantages than its advantages. He revised the
six points to read in this manner:
Participation in extra-curricular work.
1. Sets up false standards.
2. Acts as a preventive to grades.
i. Forms surface friendships.
4. Perverts personality.
". Trains for petty racketeering.
t. Shows way 1o appear to live without
really knowing the score.
While these poinls may seem wholly face
tious, there is something to be said about the
disadvantages that may come from participa
tion in extr-j-curricular work. Often a stu
dent shows more real strength of character
when he stays out of student activities.. Many
times the leaders in student affairs find that
their dnss work is suffering because of lack
of time to devote to studies. For the campus
"politicians" the friendships formed are often
only surface friendships. Perhaps there is
even a degree of "petty racketeering."
But for the student who can indulge in extra-curricular
work without neglecting his
class work, and who is working with the
thought of acquiring practical experience for
later Jife work, there is much to be gained.
Oregon Emerald.
One way to reduce the oversup
nlv of ptrDs is to bust a few. That
ts what happened last week at
Farmers' fulr. Art Peterson, a
loyal freshman, poked his head out
of a canvas and let the boys inrow
eggs at hmi. They threw sixty
dosen at him. Now the price of
eggs should go up.
Election day on the college of
agriculture campus isn't far away
and already the different slates
are Demg maae up. some sur
prises are promised. Naturally
thers will be a spirited race for
the fair manager post for 1932. At
leact three prominent students
aspire to the position.
Some people have their embar
rassing moments. One college of
agriculture student had his last
Sunday. Observing the usual prac
tice of "tubbing" those students
who fail to work, this young man
was reprimanded for his actions.
Going to his home, it was found
that he was visiting the young
lady friend. A trip to her house,
however, produced the young mili
tary'' enthusiast. Thence a trip to
the college and an Introduction to
the hisotric house tank. What a
tale the horse tank' could tell if It
were able to speak!
Necessarily the backers of the
Kar Derby have declined to make
use of tho oval on the college
campus f ir the race of tho year.
Lack of room for the spirited
drivers from uptown makes it im
possible to use our track.
Dale Cress, college of agricul
ture student, who recently held the
varsity baseball team to six hits
while pitching for the Aggies, is a
former Nebraska Wesleyan ath
lete. While going to the Coyote
school, he performed at the pVot
position on the gridiron eleven.
Now Cress is getting his Smith
Hughes vocational agriculture cer
tificate in the college of agricul
ture. Incidentally the Aggies beat
the varsity, but that is nothing. So
did Iowa.
The final ag mixer is scheduled
for Saturday of this week ia the
student activities building. The
ag club and home economics club
are sponsoring the final hop.
University of Nebraska basket-
hall followers might do well to
keeD a voune man by the name of
Wischmeier in mind. He may go
places with Coach Black's quintet
next winter. During the past two
vpnra the bis- bov has starred on
the undefeated Aggie five.
KcoofTiiitioii.
Missouri 1'acific Magazine: A
husband and wife who were out
riding after a spat passed a span
of mules which turned their heads
toward the automobile and brayed.
Husband: "Relatives of yours, 1
suppose ?."
Wife: "Yes, by marriage."
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TODAY
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For Entries in the
Ko
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Kar
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Get your entry in NOW! At the following places: Buck's Coffee Shop,
Nebraskan Office. Entry closes today!
FOR FORDS ONLY
1. TWO MILE SPEED RACE:
Open to Model T Fords only. Not open to women. Two
mile heaU. Closed to all sedans and coupes. Fords
will race in the following classes, according to their
, age:
All Fords from the years of '23 to '25
All Fords from the years of '26 to '27
All Fords from the years of '17 to '22
All Fords from the year of 16 and under
In this way, everybody will have an equal chance for
the prizes.
2. TIRE CHANGING RACE:
OPEN to all Model Ts with demountable rims. One
and one-half mile distence, two tire changes, front
wheels. Drivers do the changing, with the help of one
assistant who rides with liim. All cars entered in this
race must carry a spare tire. Open to both men and
women.
FOR ALL MODELS
1. RELAY RACE:
Women only. All model cais. Cars will race one mile,
changing drivers three times. LIMITED TO THK
FIRST TWO TEAMS TO ENTER. Three girls to each
team. ODe car only needed for each team.
2. LAST DROP RACE:
Open to all modele and eexes. Each car will be given
one quart of gas. Cars run till they exhaust the supply.
Car going the farthest on the gas wins.
3. BACKWARD RACE:
One-half lap. backward. Open to all models and sexes.
Fastest car wins.
4. TRANSPORT RACE:
At least eight passengers to each car. Closed to uedans
and coupes. Cars will load passengers and race one
half lap, then unload and while passengers are sprinting
across the oval, will race around and pick them up.
Repeat. Race in. Lots of fun and exercise. Shake
well before using.
5. 220 YARD DASH:
Free for all, from standing start. Anyone can enter.
Any kind of a car. Limited to FIRST EIGHT EN
TREES. 6. TOWING RACE:
Open to all models. Men or women. One mile heats.
Any kind of a car can be towed.
RULES
1 . No car will be allowed in the Klassic unless
they are of a vintage of 1927 or older. NO
MODEL A'a will race, unless in a feature.
2. No sedans or coupes will be allowed in the
speed races.
3. No women drivers will race in speed races.
They are welcome in all the other races. Maybe
the girls can show the gents something in those.
4. No "Suping" of cars will be allowed. Those
treated with special appliances to increase the
speed beyond normal will be disallowed.
5. No "condemned cars" will be allowed in
the speed races. We will tell you whether yours
is in this class or not.
6. Any number of people may ride in the
speed races, up to the capacity of the car. No
one rides outside except in the novelty races.
7. The Nebraskan reserves the right to reject
any cars or drivers it may deem necessary.
8. All entrants must sign an entry blank and
drive the car himself.
9. You need not own the car, but if you are
driving, you must sign a blank.
Be sure to enter your car early. Some races are
limited.