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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER
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We Hope You're Insulted,
N AN attempt to invigorate bas-
ketball audiences with some of
the student interest so apparent
during the football season, a move
ment is on foot to organize fans
into cheering sections. Whether
the movement will succeed prob
ably depends on the ability of the
basketball team to win a fair share
of its games, but it is significant
of the character of student "spirit"
that organization is necessary to
bring tangible results.
There are unusual circumstances
in the case of Nebraska basketball,
it is true, but even with last year's
gloomy record in view, it is typical
of undergraduate lethargy that or
ganizers feel it necessary to cajole
the student body into a state of
enthusiasm. It is extremely doubt
ful, of course, that this state of en
thusiasm can be acquired; it can
be generated to some extent by
cheerleaders, band music, and
other forms of blatant rah-rah ex
hibitions, but unless it is inherent
and spontaneous there is small ex
cuse for it
AND why do we belabor the un
resisting students? It is done
chiefly because they are unresist
ing. They are complacent as no
other similar group within the fo
cus of our attention. They have
none of that quality of "intestinal
fortitude" which should make an
undergraduate body a thing of life
and color. And perhaps if we tell
a little of the unpleasant truth
about themselves, they will feel in
sulted enough to do something
spirited enough to make "organiza
tion of spirit" as unnecessary as it
is insulting.
Are you insulted? We hope so.
Entering the last lap of the sem
ester, we wonder if you realize
how few days of actual classes re
main befJt final exams?
A Musical Treat.
Presentation of Handel's immor
tal Messiah in the Coliseum Sun
day marks the thirty-seventh an
nual Christmas production of the
oratorio. Over three hundred musi
cians, including a chorus of 250
voices, the Lincoln Symphony or
chestra, and prominent guest solo
ists, will take part. It will be an
occasion meritorious of anyone's
attendance, and the university, in
sponsoring the production, will be
repaid neither with applause, nor
with money, but with the satisfac
tion of having made possible the
dissemination of beauty.
It is immaterial whether the
story of Christianity portrayed in
the Messiah appeals to the indiv
idual as a portrayal of religious
significance. But Christian and pa
gan alike should find spiritual sat
isfaction in hearing that story un
folded in torms of great and beau
tiful music.
Small is the man unmoved by
the thing we call the Spirit of
Christmas, and if you wish to see
that Christmas spirit incarnated In
living music, we urge you to at
tend the Messiah Sunday in the
Coliseum.
Do Your Christmas Shopping in Lincoln!
THE STUDENT
PULSE
Wanted: Dismissal.
I believe that Dr. Lyman's state
ment concerning the dismissal of
classes Friday instead of next
Wednesday is very illogical. In it
he stated that it would be useless
to dismiss classes because even
then the students would be living
together in the dormitories and
fraternity and sorority houses.
Perhaps Dr. Lyman has not been
informed of the fact that during
the Christmas holidays approxi
mately ninety percent of the out of
town students depart to their
homes. This fact shows clearly the
fallacy of his argument
Although I was not aware of the
rumor before it was mentioned in
The Daily Nebraskan, I believe
that the most sensible and safest
thing to do would be to dismiss
classes in order to lessen the
spread of the "flu." I have talked
to several physicians and they
seem to be of the opinion that all
would be benefited by the dismissal
of classes which would allow the
students to depart for their homes
sooner.
The daily invalid list is steadily
mounting and some preventative
measure should be taken. I appeal
to Dr. Lyman and the Board of
Regents to adopt the proposed
plan.
J. G. E.
A contribution from a con
science-stricken undergraduate la
ments that all too few students
write home regularly and fre
quently. In view of the approach
of Christmas it might not be a bad
idea to start laying a foundation
of suggestions.
Contemporary
Comment
American, or European?
A recent discussion of the writer
and a highly trained, intellectual
professional man brought out in
no uncertain terms the opinion of
the latter that the American sys
tem of education cannot live up to
its high aims and ideals; that it is
doomed to fail unless certain
changes are instituted in the next
generation; and that much of the
present condition of affairs may be
attributed to the typically Amer
ican idea that if this country is
not best in everything it enters, it
must do everything in its power to
be best, which is at once a rather
debatable honor to he advertised.
The source of the above opinion
has seen education develop into full
maturity in the United States for
almost half a century he received
much of his training m the Amer
ican schools. At the same time,
this man observed and noted the
European or continental system of
training people ror their life's
work. He was not just a visitor
who dropped in for a few days or
weeks, but he entered into the life
of the continental educational sys
tem and picked up, first hand, the
very essence of their plan.
That the American school, both
primary and secondary, was being
hopelessly standardized was the
chief objection of this man to our
system. We are not satisfied with
the ordinary standards of excel
lence that may be built up by tra
ditional observance on the part of
a school of what is best and honor
able. We are not satisfied with the
knowledge that the professor im
parts bs a man, not simply a
teacher. He has often iived life to
the fullest and the very connota
tion of his name, coupled with his
experiences, imparts much more,
than the course itself to a student
In this country, we are striving
constantly for recognition by some
board or other body which has
been set up without any real au
thority to ascertain the ranks of
schools. We have standardized
texts, courses, and schools all of
this has led to a machine-like edu
cation. On the continent, much of the
emphasis and importance is re
moved from the school itself, its
name. People travel long distances
and study under severe hardships
to be trained by a man. Ask an
Austrian or a German student
where he studied and his reply is
the name of some recognized pro
fessor. The graduation exercise is
simply the acceptance of a di
ploma, no pomp or splendor going
with it. Classes are often large,
but that is no handicap where
every student is thoroughly inter
ested in a subject Each person is
put on his own resources. The
weak are weeded out; they are a
hindrance at best. Summing it up,
the burden of education over there
is placed on the student himself
but he loses none of his individual
ity, nor does his professor or
school. They are not striving for
some intangible recognition. They
are simply trying to impart learn
ing, on the one side, and trying to
learn, on the other.
Yet the American critics and
writers go on aimlessly advertis
ing the system of education in this
country as the best. There is an
almost unsurmountable obstacle of
conceit and egotism to be overcome
before any improvement can be
made in this respect There must
be recognition of one's mistakes
before they can be corrected.
Much can be said in favor of
what this man thinks, and he is
patriotic citizen. Each one of us
is different What will educate one
person may not be at all suitable
to another person. Many a spark
of genius has been allowed to
smolder out simply because it
could not find expression. Many
have been allowed to remain in
school at the expense of those
really interested, simply because
they pay tuition, have well-known
parents, or excel in some sport.
Education at its best is an individ
ual problem and those trying to
benefit by it should not be run
through four years of university,
like raw materials through a ma
chine SMU Semi-Weekly Cam
pus. May we reiterate a request that
letters intended for the Student
Pulse column must be signed?
Names of the contributors will be
withheld if desired, but the editor
must know who the senders are.
It would make interesting read
ing to know how many scores of
persons have inquired of the Ne
braskan within the past few days
about the possibility of school be
ing closed on account of the influ
enza epidemic. Unfortunately, no
record was kept, but the number
runs well into the dozens.
The League of Nations is in a
quandary. It can exercise no
authority over non-member na
tions, and it sccm3 to be easy for
a nation which does not like what
the league is planning to do to
threaten to resign.
FLU CONFINES COL. PRICE.
Colonel D. E. Price, law librar
ian, is confined to his home by an
attack of the flu.
Duke university
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DURHAM, N. C.
Four term c.f eleven weeks are given
each year. Tlie.oe may be taken con
secutively M. D. In three years) or
three terms may be taken each year
(M. D. In four years). The entrance
requirements are Intelligence, char
acter and at legist two years of col
lege work. Including the subjects
specified for Grade A Medical
Schools. Catalogues and application
forms may be obtained from the
Dean.
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Hayseed and Haywire.
By George Round.
From all appearances the Block
and Bridle club of the college or
agriculture does not believe that
girls lose any of their feministic
Qualities bv beiner around live
stock. At least thev have sched
uled a coed showmanship contest
as a part of their Junior Ak-Sar-
Ben.
The controversy about girls
showing livestock came up recent
ly when George Jackson, secretary
of the state fair, made the state
ment that girls should be barred
from showing stock at the state
fair. Perhaps they should and per
haps they shouldn t The extension
service, the organization which
sponsors 4-H club work, doesn't
encourage girls to enter livestock
clubs but does not bar them from
competing in such clubs.
Aside to Mae Street (not main
street): No we haven't found
Ralph or Don as yet . . . And to
Dick Moran, we say that triplets
are no more at the college of agri
culture . . . Give us the rural at
titude is the motto of ag journal
ism students Ruth Schill, 1932
graduate and Alpha Xi Delta, is
still pounding the typewriter on
the Custer County Chief at Broken
Bow ...
But Johnny Lowenstein, Ag
man, agrees with Secretary Jack
son in saying that with . few ex
ceptions girls should be barred
from 4-H livestock activities. He
makes poultry an exception. Being
a former club member, Johnny
should know what he is talking
about On the other hand, however,
LaVern "Kingfish" Gengrich be
lieves the opposite. So there you
are. Neither here nor there.
"Hello Katrinka, may I have a
date for the Ak-Sar-Ben Ball.?"
"I'd love to go. It is the social
event of the season and I was in
hopes you would call. Thanks for
calling."
And such, believe it or not, may
be the tone of telephone conversa
tion centering about the mammoth
Ak-Sar-Ben ball to be held on the
Ag campus Saturday. It is to be
one of the big events of the sea
son for the college students.
As for tuxedos, corsages and the
like, they are taboo.
Thirther and Thirther: Organ
ized Agriculture meetings are the
next big thing for the college of
agriculture campus. . . . One agri
cultural college professor is for
"pleasingly plump" style and not
for "slim hips." He says reverting
to the old fashioned fad would
mean increased sale of farm prod
ucts and would help return pros
perity to the farmer. . . . How
many coeds would be willing to go
back to the old slogan ? The line
forms to the right ...
PALLADIANS NAME
MARGARET REEDY
TO HEAD SOCIETY
Margaret Reedy was elected
president of Palladian literary so
ciety at. a recent business meet
ing. Other officers selected were
Graham Howe, vice-president; Bill
Allington, critic: Wilbur Hansen,
treasurer; Kenneth Millet, record
ing secretary; Jean Bunnel, corre-
spending secretary; Harry West,
program secretary, and Burton
Marvin, historian.
The organization s annual
Christmas party will be held Fri
day night at the home of Dorothy
Keller.
Christmas Gift Sjiggestions
of our entire stock
Abundant new merchandise just arrived
from Orient.
Get something new and practical. Gifts for
your family and friends at our low prices.
120 So. 12th
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
, Social Dancing Class.
The Social Dancing class will be
held Friday at seven in the Arm
ory. Fireside Forum.
Rev. Ray Hunt of First Chris
tian church will speak at the Fire
side Forum meeting Thursday eve
ning at 7:30 o'clock. His topic will
be. "How religious experience ex
presses itself in regard to social
problems."
German Party.
The - German department will
hold a Christmas party for all
German students in the auditor
ium of Morrill iiall Thursday, Dec
15 from 4 to 6 p. m.
Classics Club.
Friday afternoon at three o'clock
the Classics club will meet in room
202, Andrews hall. Dr. Ginsberg
will discuss the subject ."Was
There Any Arbitration in the An
cient World?"
Kappa Phi.
There will be a meeting of Kappa
Phi, Methodist girls club, Thurs
day in Ellen Smith hall, .at which
a pageant will be presented by
the pledges.
Barb Council
The Barb council will meet
Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock in
Social Science.
Christmas Wreaths.
The Y. W. C. A. is selling Christ
mas wreaths, arbor vitae for 55
cents and holly for 40 cents. The
wreaths are 15 inches in diameter
and may be secured from the Y.
W. C. A. office in Ellen Smith halL
Phi Chi Theta.
There will be a short meeting of
Phi Chi Theta, Thursday, Dec. 15,
at 7:15 p. m. at Ellen Smith halL
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