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PAGE TWO THE DAILY NERRASKAN. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 9, 1938 LT. RHODES INTERVIEWS MEN FOR COASTAL GUARD a fA S:1 l.ainna JgTj i j . fc- ; inml .131 taw PUBLICITY PLUS ORGANIZATION An unpublicized group on this campus received more than its share of publicity and renown yes terday when it went on record as "unanimously being against the proposed affiliation of the Lin coln Cathedral choir." Altho we find it hard to draw ourselves away from the issue of the day, we do it to dedicate a serious mo ment of consideration for this group who so gained thru their publicity seeking methods. The Barb Interclub council chose to alter Barnum's famous adage and followed their own individual wording. They thought, like even the most normal big shot will think, that "speak well if you can, speak evil if you must, but for darn sakes speak something." With little consideration, we believe, they did just that thing. And they did the only normal thing to do in the circumstances in which they now falter. Had it not been for their adverse ac tion, we still would have been shying away from this tottering, organization. A PICTURE. It Is noteworthy, we believe, to consider the picture in the mind of a outstate high school sopho more when he hears the word "Barb" used in connection with a University. Is it not true that that picture portrays somewhat of a toughy with corduroy panties? The average conception, however, is that the "Barb" has a mind of his own and won't let anyone get nwav with something he doesn't like. But that picture clears when the high school sophomore comes to the "whitespot's" capital city to nttend an institution of higher learning. In 60 chances out of a 100 he goes thru an ordeal of rush week. In about 38 cases out of those 60 that man will pledge h fraternity. If by that time, the freshman hasn't screened an ac curate picture in his mind, he will shortly. There are three reasons, we believe', if not more, why stu dents ar "Barbs." First, and generally most important, they don't feel like spending any more than necessary for board, room and recreation during their four year outing. Secondly, they may feel a certain independence that they want to rfetain. And third ly, they just don't care about being bothered with the extras and fancies that more organized, ritualistic living entails. It is our guess that very few very, very few are now "Barbs" because of an old family tradition or be cause they were told to be so. A DISTINCTION. A ritual, generally secret, a few nore social activities, and a know ledge of names of a few more peo ple, then, is the only real differ- Suggestions for The Greeks Recent st;iteinen(s, pomiiiir at a lime when (he college fr;itertiity system is more or less "on the pun" before many iilininislr;ilions find organizations, R-ivp fraternity memhers on the nation's eanipi Ihe oeeasion for sell' eriti eistu and self appraisal for the preservation of fraternities. A report, approving the college frater nity system in its broadest aspects, issued recently by the Association of American Col leges meeting at Chicago, states: "Since man is to operate in and with groups, the objectives of personal development and good citizenship can be achieved most effectively in organized group life. The college must, therefore, recognize as an essential feature of the educational process, a properly organ ized and maintained student group life." The statement continues with a recommenda tion that colleges support and aid fraternity groups which are fulfilling their opportuni ties but that they do not withdraw from the post of leadership now maintained. A fraternity must ituard nsrainst the crea tion of false standards. Speaking before a session of the national inter fraternity council at New York, recently, Karl Litzeiiliersr, as sistant professor of English and adviser on fra ternities at the University of Michigan, took a sharp rap at the "naive fakery" known as "boosting," which makes the general picture of fraternal life in America "discouraging." Professor Litzcnberg sharply criticized frater nities for singing false songs of self praise while allowing "outsiders" to attack the evils of the system. "Fraternities as we know them today are willing to wait for outside criticism and attack when they might well forestall these things by a careful self criticism," he said. "It is nothing short of disgraceful that we have allowed that false, artificial, naive fakery which we call 'boosting' to usurp the place of decent and honorable pride. "It is my firm conviction thai your most solemn duly is to convince your fraternity members that they can no longer raise songs of praise: that they can no longer lake a laissez-faire attitude toward the system: that they can no longer practice hat windmill till ing which I have called 'boosting.' " l'rofessor ljilzenberg's position may be a bit exaggerated. On the olher hand it may not be strong enough. At any rate it should give members of the (!rcck world something to think about. Whal Almul Those Resolutions? A little more than seven weeks ago, text books, notebooks and olher similar parapher nalia emerged from hiding and were dusted off for a "revival" of learning. And there upon ensued the usual two weeks of feverish activity on the campus. Some time later when Ihe crisis was passed, most students heaved n sigh of relief, some felt keenly disappointed, and a minority could show that, they were mak ing real progress in acquiring a college edu cation. Nationalizations ran rampant for a time as students made solemn resolutions to get off to a flying start this semester. L'erninder of those resolutions were given to us the first part of the week with the re lease of first .semester grades from the regis trar's office. How far we have progressed toward keeping those resolutions is probably none too commendable, and the issuance of semester grades may be just the tonic needed in order to remember the resolutions with a greater degree of clarity. At any rate minds were transferred from spring back to the classroom for at least a brief moment. Visiting Officer Conducts Tour to Outline Work Of Academy. Lieut. E. K. Rhodes, of the United Stales Constat Guard, will lie at the military department on March 28 to Interview any quali fied student that might be inter ested in the Coast Guard acad emy. He is veiling nil accredited col leges and secondary schools in this district in order to acquaint students with the opportunities offered in the Coast Guard serv ice. He will give a short talk, and show sound pictures of the guard and the academy. An examination will be given for the academy on June 8, at New London, Conn. Applicants must he between the ages of 17 and 22, and have the mental ability required for entrance Into any engineering college. Cnclets In the school are given general training in the Coast Guard, as well as an engineering education. They are paid $780 a year as cadets, and make at least one trip a year to either European or South American waters. At the completion of their training they are granted a commission as En sign in the United States Coastal Guard. ence between a "fraternity man" and a "Barb." Both are represent atives of a socialized student body, both exist here for the purpose of seeking knowledge, and both find recreation beyond the four walls of their privately decorated room. There can be no comparison of one's being better than the other. A choice in the manner of living is the only distinction. Since the days of Pericles, however, the Greeks have been organized. Altho the results of such an organization is some times questionable, the Greeks, on the whole, have kept enough organization to keep themselves before the public eye. But not since the days of a Mr. Wil liams, have the "Barbs" had an organization which is expected of them. We sincerely believe that most of these unaffiliated representatives feel the same way. At present they are slowly goose-stepping the pace of prog ress. And they know it. If and when the "Barbs" organ ize, make their wants known, and accomplish some of their personal STARTS TODAY! MUTINY!! X Riun the HetU, f IhH nhlp of S '"Tor: e-.v.Jj 7V ? (Orandrat lliy on Ihe Srrrrnl S WAT.T.AIW BPPBV Sin- of llitd Man of Rrltmtone "SLAVE SHIP" Kith WKNKR RAXTKR I'l.l n HIT MO. 2 One lKlf urtt ... Alnv "nq nil WM lout! A Nut Mils "IIINNKIt ml II,. HIT" I for Annunriin I'aul LuknA ILUiblEIRlhY 101 Daily Nebraskan Knteml af srrunil claim maltet at thr IKistoltice id Lincoln. Mehraskn. under act ot cunKresa. Man-n 3. 187V and at siecini rata ot postage provided lor In section Una act ot Octobti 3, Utl7. authorized Janu ary 2" W22 of Paleontology' came to the Uni versity of Nebraska in 1891 shortly after his graduation from Yale. Almost immediately, he began his reconnaissance surveys of western Nebraska, the Bad Lands and Black Hills of South Dakota, and eastern Wyoming, which led to the development of the present museum, the largest university museum in America. Dr. Barbour is also responsible for the sharing of our geological finds with other institutions. His invitations induced field repre sentatives of many American mu seums to spend their seasons in Nebraska. As a result, the Amer ican Museum of Natural History in New York, the Carnegie Mu seum in I'ittsburgh, the Field Mu seum in Chicago, the National Mu seum in Washington, the Colorado Museum of Natural History, Yale, wishes, think of the potential Harvard. Kansas, Amherst Uni strength they could amass. It is rs,tl' nn!' many other institu v..n.i v.. .i.i u .i tinns have large exhibits of Ne very possible that this can be done with the right leader. An organ ization might take years to build, but it can fall, as it did about three years ago, to the bedrock of a fertilized mall. The Student Union building may solve their problems of or ganization. Let's hope it does. But when the Interclub council has to turn their backs to their Barb Council brethren and say "no affiliation" unanimously, their sincerity can be questioned, and we can only say that they should take their business to the Student Union and not into the Cathedral. BARBOUR RALLIES AS AILING HEART THREATENS LIFE i Continued from Page 1.) troubled by the erratic, jerky beat ing of his heart. The Infection must have brought out some latent heart weakness. "He is still very 111, and because of his age his condition is serious; but I have reason to believe that he will recover." "Father Of Paleontology.' Well known over the entire United States because of his work in the field of geology, the 'Father DON STRICKLAND TNT A distinctive style band featuring .iccordtan and electric oraan music DAVE HAUN TONIGHT BALLOON DANCE jp FRI.. MAR. 25 FLETCHER HENDERSON jfr FRIDAY Admission 40c braska fossils. Author of over 3fiO publications, most of them dealing with work in paleontology, constantly busy with lus work ns curator of the museum Dr. Barbour has never neglected his classes. One of the best liked of the professors on the campus his illness has caused a great deal of concern among members of the student body. i Hurryl Just 4 More Daysl Ends Saturday! Hundreds are seeing It twicel You can't afford to miss it I WALT DISNEY'S tat Msnj Also: Musical Sport News 25c 40c Children till 6 After 6 150 Starting: Sunday! The great star of "Dancing Lady' L "Possessed" rStarts FRIDAY! R "Wrlromti fcocfc, ft Mael" Si' She's been "'W-S - A.W.O.L. . a. US y"r" if aJLff.rnVaa 21TlUIC3Drk? Coming! "DEAD END" fou'vs Never Seen Anything Llka Itl Lost: Brown leather purse. Urg ent that glasses be returned. Shacffer pen also needed. Disre gard other contents. Phone B1171. Address 420 North 16th st. 'They can't do this to JOE KROZACI . 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