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Tl ESnY. FEBRUARY 7. 1933 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN TWO Daily Nebraskan St.H.on A. Lincoln. NeDraska OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION UNIVERSITY OF NtEHAbA Eiiterpfi .it second-class matter at the postoffice in Lincoln. NeDraska. under net of conciresfc, March i. 1879 and at soeciai rate ot postage provided tor in section 1103. act ot October 6. 1917. authorized January 0. '922. THIRTY-SECOND YEAR Puhhshed Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs day. Friday and Sunday mornings during the academic year. SUBSCRIPTION RATE Smqle Copy 5 cents $2 a year $'-25 a semester 53 a year mailed $1.75 semester nailed Under direction ot the Student Pub lication Board Editorial Otrice University Hall 4. Business Office University Hall 4. Telephones Day . B6E91 ; Night. B6S82 or B3333 (Journal) ask for Nebras kan editor. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Phil Brownell Associate editor. ... F. Laurence Hall MANAGING EDITORS Dick Moran Lynn Leonard NEWS EDITORS George Murphy Lamoine Bible Violet Cross Sports Editor Burton Marvin Society Editor. Carolyn Van Anda Woman's Editor Margaret Thiele BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager. .. .Chalmers Grah.iin ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS Bernard Jennings George Holyoke Frank Musgrav l 'iseonsin Talus A Forward Step. rj"HE board of regents of Wis- consin university last week cut the compulsory physical education requirement from two years to om year. The action of the board re suited from a recommendation of the faculty. President Glenn Frank pointed out to the board that in the opinion of "practically all of the physicians and health experts on the campus, physical education taught to students only a tew hours a week accomplished no good whatever as an aid to gen eral health." The decision of the Wisconsin faculty and board of regents might possibly be applied to Nebraska university without endangering the health of the coeds who are forced to take two years of what goes under the name of physical educa tion. As was pointed out in the discussion at Wisconsin the sole purpose for which physical educa tion was mde compulsory was to provide for a close checkup on the health of the students. This pur pose, the faculty believed, was not being served by required courses in various forms of athletic en deavor, but could be better served by stressing the work of the stu dent health service in conducting periodic examinations and giving advice to students. With the necessity particularly apparent at the present time for cutting out some expenditures, it : might be advisable to investigate the value which compulsory phys ed returns for the money it ex pends. If it is true that by forcing girls to cavort about in regulation costumes their genera health and well being is promoted, then the department may be justified in m.'iking its courses required. But wlr-re there seems to be a reason able doubt as to the value derived from a course which emphasizes physical activity rather than health, and which is taken by many only because it is required, it would seem that the Wisconsin university action might be one to emulate or even to exceed. The old principle that you can lead a horse to water but you can t make it drink may often be appli cable to courses in which masses ot students are forced to go thru certain prescribed forms. Compul sory physical education and com pulsory diill may fairly be placed in the same category in this re gard. Kven without other objec tions w hich may be raised to R. O. T. C. training, it is a fair object of criticism along with physical edu cation for women on the grounds that it is compulsory. Ver clever of the United States bouse of representatives to vote en reduction of their own .salaries in committee of the whole where n. record of bow the members U is kept. "pi TIlV (losed AlA'lf '"PHE student council made an un- successful attempt to close a night to student parties for the benefit of the barb council several weeks ago. In the first place one sorority had already arranged a formal party on that night. The decision of the council was pub lished in the Daily Nebraskan, but apparently various campus groups fail to take seriously what they read. At any rate not until the past week have several Greek groups suddenly found that the night was closed. With dismay thev related their tales of woe. They already had orchestras hired and invitations issued. And so their cases had to be excepted. As a result the closed night rjecomes more or less figment of the coun cil's imagination. Then too. the council has en countered the opposition of the dean of women who stoutly main tains that the council has no power to close nights for student parties. The council constitution, which was approved by all the necessary university officials, provides that ! the council shall have the power "to regulate and co-ordinate the activities ot all student organiza j Uons an(j roups whenever such activities are of general university interest." When the council makes a particular application of this power, however, it appears that in the minds of some it is exceeding its authority. While the matter remains more or less in an unsettled condition the purpose of the student council in this particular instance has been defeated. The council, no doubt, is to blame for not provid ing a more effective means of no tification of its decision. But re gardless of what is the cause of the difficulty it should be pointed out that the party sponsored by the barb r-ouncil with the intent of putting on an affair appealing to all university students, the profit from which will go to the perma nent decorations fund, is still to be given. It is deserving of the support of all students on the basis of merit which all barb coun cil parties have shown, and on the basis of being given with a worth while end in view. The barb council is making a special appeal to Greek groups to support the party, not because it needs support, but because the campus needs more affairs where affiliated and non-affiliated stu dents feel free to attend as stu dents rather than as members of certain organizations. It is to be hoped that the permanent decora- tions fund may be swelled because of general university support of the party, and that the next ven ture of the student council into the field of regulating and co-ordinating student activities may be more successful. It seems untortunate that no progress can be made in working toward a short ballot for elective state officers. A bill proposing the consolidation of three state offi es, one of which is known to be prac tically without any functions, was defeated by a legislative commit tee Monday, it seems that reduc tion of expenses of the state are largely to be made by paring non governmental offices and institu tions. Frosting For the ('.ah vs. gHROUDKD once in mysterious attraction, student haunts were looked on as rather fascinating places. There was an aura of in tellectual sacredness about them, and they were frequented by intel ligent students and their satellites. That, at least, is the conception which has come down to us. It represents the institution which was the tavern in England, the cafe in France, and the beer gar den, no doubt, in Germany. Supplanting it there la today dinging to the edges of every cam I'us another institution the "cak ing" place. Student thirst for watery "cokes" Is satiated here, and a definite air of tawdriness is inescapable. Devotees of these places would be disgusted with their surround ings in almost any other circum stances, but linked in their minds with campus tradition, the caking place assumes the proportions of a little Bohemia. The devotees be gin to frequent the place, deluding themselves into thinking they are being "Bohemian." Shortly they are enmeshed in a particularly wasteful, almost vicious, habit. It is interesting to see where the idea of "Bohemianism" arose. Thomas Craven, in an article titled "The Bohemians in Paris," appear ing in the February issue of Har per's, sheds some revealing light on the subject. Tracing the devel opment from the roistering days . i 4Um of Francois Villon, ne snows uic present degradation of the Bohe mians, particularly as applied to Parisian artists. French artists have, perhaps, little connection with an American state university, but the tone of Mr. Craven's article is applicable to students who haunt the caking dens. For, he says, to be Bohe mian is only to be permanently ar rested in the less appealing stages of adolescence.. Arrested growth is the surest criterion of the "cake".' Contemporary Comment Tin H'-'rvchiiii: Crew. muv. Tifpri of economv in state government is too obvious for argument. The fact that cost of state institutions must be read justed is recognized. However, there are some per sons, who, under the guise of econ omy, would cripple state institu tions to such an extent that they would be worse than valueless. Such a group was that which met in Denver Saturday and form ed a state taxpayers league. This organization demanded some things that were extremely worthwhile, and others that were patently ab surd. For instance, one resolution adopted by the group demands that all salaries of state employes be reduced to the level of 1914. To put such a scheme into oper ation would force many of the more enlightened instructors here to find jobs elsewhere. The result of such a policy would be to lower considerably the standing of all the Colorado institutions, whose salary scales are extremely mod est when compared with those of other institutions against which they compete for worthwhile in structors. Another proposal was that all married women should be fired. Obviously, that is impossible. Some of them cannot be replaced. We wonder if that proposal was in spired solely by the desire to save money, or by jealousy because some women are earning a decent salary ? As a matter of fact, the saving from this proposal would be negli gible. Only thirty-three women whose husbands are also drawing salaries are on the state payroll. The university should be willing to take its chances with other in stitutions, to cut costs to the bone. The slash of $22.r,000 from the budget last year proves the ad ministration will co-operate. But the tax leagues must realize that there is a minimum expense below which the administration cannot go without closing the doors of the institution. If the tax league wants economy, its de mands will be met. If it wants to close the institutions of higher learning, it will be opposed by all thinking citizens of the state. Colorado needs economy. It does not want a wrecking crew. Uni versity of Colorado - Silver and Gold. Sigma Chi First Fraternity to Attain Fifty Years9 Continuous Residence The first fraternity on the Ne braska campus to attain fifty years of continuous residence, Sigma Chi fraternity celebrated (t n-nhlen anniversary last week end with a ser ies of memorial serv ices, receptions and dinners. Founded in 1883 as the farther est west chapter of Sigma Chi, Alpha Kpsilon chapter started out under the cloud of faculty and uni versity disapproval. Fraternities were not popular, and the mem bers of the new organization were in danger of expulsion. But due to the influence of the fathers of two of the boys, D. H. Wheeler, then mayor of Plattsmouth, and Mr. Chase, who held a similar posi tion in Omaha, it was considered unwise to antagonize a commun ity whi:h might send more stu dents to the university. Furthermore, the graduation class of 1883 was so small that to "expel those who had suddenly de termined to become Greeks," would leave a big hole in the commence ment class. It Y.-.3 been said that the faculty that year was divided in opinion, and Sigma Chi escaped with nothing more than a censure against them. Phi Delts Lose Charter. The Phi Delta Thcta chapter at Nebraska has preceded Sigma Chi on the campus, but the charter of the first group was returned, it was not re-established until some time after Sigma Chi was installed. Founders of Sigma Chi tell an interesting story about its first stc.rt. Two members of the Sig Chi De Pauw chapter were largely responsible for its organization. Clement Chase, founder, riding with his father in a pullman, of which Rev. F. F. Brooks, De Pauw 77 was conductor. He became acquainted with Chase, and found out that a local group desired to secure a chapter of some national fraternity. Brooks recommended Sigma Chi. and thru connections with Patrick O'Bannon. De Pauw chapter father, who had then moved to Omaha, the local cnap ter was started. Application was made on Sept. 25. 18S2 to the parent chapter in Deleware. O. The installation took place Jan. 11, 1883. The Nebraska UNIVERSITY PLAYERS PRESENTING "PORGY" OPENS AT TEMPLE (Continued from Page 1.) ina. A small section ot the race that has kept its tradition, its cuc toms, its beliefs and legends to it self, the Gullah tribe about whom this play was written show an es pecial dramatic interest. From the crap game in the first act to the exit of Porgy in the third the play itself shows the dramatic colorful life of its character. Their spiritual fervor, their easy morals, and their whole hearted enjoyment of life make the play a realistic, entertaining t'- o and a half hours of drama. Cast of characters: Bess Dorothy Zoellner Crown Francis Hranitt I'orpy W X.oliey I,erner Jake Clifton Conoway Clara Dorothy Dean I.ily June Nash Mnrla Nora Oshorne Serena Virginia Jonas KoMim I-evi i Hurnett Nelson .. ciaiulf ;orlon Annie Mildred Hrano Sporting Lite . .M inco Alan Arch-i.ile , Ivor I'ndertaker . I e?ective Sirnon Kihiht Jim Two I'olni-rii.n J. 11. Dillard . . . A rrnarul Hunter . .. 1'ranii Sturdevanl Al Tiffany . Cla ude ( iordon ... ' leorK Spelvin J. i: I.illaril .... Keinard Jennings John Stover Jark KpMein . . . Henry M'-William . How aid Hartlry . . Ixe WitzenhetK Mi Williams. Arhella Sfipio ... The Crah .Win . . Coroner Children: AlKf Deen. Kathrvri liean. Sherman Mi-Willlama, Wendell Mayle, l'aul Corneal, Kendall Mr- Wliliarnn. The chorus consisted of: Mr. Dorothy Dean, tioloixl : Kv.-lyn Johnson, hokum. Will Molden. nnloist ; Ielmrir J. Woods, Merle I 'ran, James Wadkins, Bur t Newton, Har riet Maylc. Jennie Wadkins, Naomi Bitc hy. Myrtle Dearie, Marion Watkina, Ilo herta Coffee, Kv'lier Foster. I 'earl Chri irian, Sara Ann MtWilliarn. Darline Holme, Ixnnie Thomas, Jennie K. YA wards, l-na Burden. Kvelyn H. Kriward, Opal Mc Williams, Kranres I M are, Charle Holme. NEBRASKANS REACH FOR FLANNELS AS COLD WAVE HITS (Continued from Page 1.) ologist for the university, the well known flannels will be in order. He says that the cold wave will prob ably continue for the next thirty six hours, with sub-zero tempera tures prevailing. Following the longest period of warm January weather ever re corded at the university, the warm TYPEWRITERS All makes rented or sold on easy payment.,. Nebraska Typewriter Co. 1232 O Street Call B-2157 group was founded in the student room of the three Wheeler brothers and Clement Chase who all roomed at the horn eof Miss Ellen Smith at what was then 1204 U st. Of the eight initiates Myron Wheeler of Lincoln alone survives. The eight were Clement, Kdson P. Rich and Daliel H. Wheeler, jr., of the class of 1883, Don L. Clark and William H. Lichty of '84, Myron E. Wheeler, '86; Frank A. Wood, '86; and Frank L. Wheeler, '87. Daniel II. Wheeler was elected president of the chapter. Sig Chi One of Miami's Triad. Sigma Chi, one of the Miami Triad, which Beta Theta Ti and Phi Delta Theta are the other two, was the nineteenth fraternity to enter the national field. Its univer sally recognized name is "Sig," and as it is the oldest national of the Sigma group has sole title to the name. The most popularized fra ternity song of the day, is "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi." Since its installation, Alpha Kp silon chapter has initiated 35)5 members, of whom 354 are living. Since 1893 that chapter has lived in various places around town, rooms above the now O. J. King grocery, in 1805, rooms in the Hal ter block, 1708 O street, in 1902, 1142 E in 1903 and at 1536 P street a few years later. Build New House in 1930. In 1906 the wearers of the white cross purchased the property at 518 North Sixteenth, which re mained their home in one guise or another until a year ago. The pres ent chapter house is of brick in Enelish design and with its fur nishings cost $75,000. It houses thirty men in us tnree stones. Affairs during tne ween were started with a reception Saturday afternoon, where the members of the Mothers club were entertained at a reception. Sunday morning a -hnrr-h service was held at the St. Matthews Episcopal church. Alum ni members were served a 1 o'clock buffet luncheon Sunday at the hapter house, and Sunday eve ning at the Hotel Cornhusker. a 6:30 o'clock banquet closed tne na tivities. Places for one hundn-d were provided. southerly winds and low pressure areas centering over the plains re gion suddenly stopped, and the strong winds of a high pressure area over Canada swept in to fill the region. The high pressure area's course has been marked by sub-zero temperatures and some snow. According to Mr. Blair, such oc currences are common to this part of the country, and should be ex pected during this particular time of the year, as the air pressure areas are subject to greater fluc tuation than at any other time. EHHASKA DEB A TES SIOUX CITY COLLECE Xo Derision (Wanted to Winner of Word Battle. The Nebraska team debated against Morningside college of Sioux City, la., Friday on the question, Resolved: that the inter governmental Wurld war debts and reparations should be can celed. There was no decision. Nebraska debated the negative side of the question and Morning side upheld the affirmative. The Nebraska debaters were John F. Stover and Milo W. Price. There was an open forum discussion of the question after the debate. Drake university will argue the negative side of the cancellation of war debts proposition against Nebraska in a radio debate at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The debate will be broadcast over sta tion KFOR. H. Vincent Broady and Howard W. Holtzendorff will be the speakers for Nebraska. You get more for jour inoix y at Long's and still more l'.v using Long's Trade Slip. Ads. oooooooooooo o o o o o o G o o o o o o o o o o o o Hotel D'Hamburger SHOT-GUN SERVICE 1141 Q St. 1718 0 St. o oooooooooooo