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THE DAILY NEBRASKAM
TuesHay, March" I, 1949
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NIC.HT NEWS EDITOR GENE BERO
Here's Our Anstver . . .
In Friday's editorial we raised the question cf "why is
there such a predominance of Greeks in University activi
ties?" which can be answered by any student, whether affili
ated or not, who has taken a second look at the system of
organized houses.
The answer is quite simple. The key to the matter is
what some call "push," others, a better sounding word, "en
couragement." Because fraternities and sororities see the
values of participation in extra curricular activities and feel
that having their members in these activities gives a desired
prestige to the group, Greek houses actively promote their
memebrs to participate in extra-curricular work, whether it
be in athletics, pep groups, governing bodies, promotional
organizations, or activities in the field of fine arts. Upper
classmen in the Greek houses who have gained experience
in these activities are in a position to encourage and advise
freshmen and sophomores to participate in extra curricu
lars. And thus Greek participation is perpetuated from year
to year.
The unaffiliated student often does not have this ad
vantage of being brought in contact with those who will
encourage him and assist him in getting a start. Many of
those who do make a start get discouraged and are not in
touch with those who would urge him to keep going.
Perhaps the situation could be partially corrected by
emphasizing the point that all major activities are open to
all students. Any requirements for participation in activi
ties, as set by the administration or the activity itself, apply
only to hours carried successfully and academic eligibility.
Once the student has met these, he may choose from a
wide range of activities one or more in which he is inter
ested. The problem of unaffiliated students in activities goes
beyond representation on the Student Council. While the
Council may take steps to see that the unaffiliated students
get representation on the Council, there still is a need for
seeing that the barbs enter other University activities. It
seems only natural that this responsibility should go to
those barb groups already in existence.
Such organizations as the Independent Students' As
sociation, BABW, Amikita, Kernels, Ag Men's Social Club,
Hesperia, Palladians and Towne Club are groups in the best
position to consider the matter of barb participation in ac
tivities. As we understand it, BABW exists for that very pur
pose. Undoubtedly, other groups have done much along this
line already. If concerted effort means anything, we sug
gest that the independents in these organizations set up a
barb council to consider seriously the problem of getting
more unaffiliates into activities and take action in their
own groups.
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BY BRUCE KENNEDY.
THE HOOVER commission
again made the news as it con
tinued to wage war against the
executive department organiza
tion. The subject of its latest re
port was the new unified na
tional military establishment.
This department was branded as
the weakest one yet investigated.
The commission urged that the
present Secretary of Defense
(Forrestal) be made a super
boss over the armed forces. It
is hoped that this measure would
end the feud of the Army and
Navy which constantly hinders
smooth operation.
INTERESTING highlights de
veloped around the North Amer
ican Security Alliance over the
weekend. Denmark and Sweden
have hinted that they would like
to follow Norway's example.
Denmark has already stated her
intentions and Sweden is ex
pected to do the same.
IN WASHINGTON, Senator
Taft ripped into the proposed
plans with all the vigor of a
Florida hurricane. Arguing
against the plan to rearm Euro
pean countries, Taft stated that
Russia might get the idea the
western powers were preparing
for war. And if this did happen
Russia would no doubt start it
now, rather than wait until full
armament was possible.
THERE MIGHT be a change
in the United States Military
Governor in Germany soon. The
present governor, Gen. Lucius
Clay, has been reported as be
ing more than ready to resign.
He applied for resignation a year
ago, but because his name rep
resented resistance to Russian
aggressiveness in Germany, his
request was denied.
DREW PEARSON, who was,
as most of the country knew,
the target for Truman's outburst
last week, answered calmly the
charges made against him. Said
Pearson, "I'm sure that the pres
ident will agree that the term
used last week should be "Serv
ants of Brotherhood."
Union Calendar
Tuesday, March 1, Siesta Film
in main lounge, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m.,
Coke Dance in ballroom. 7 p. m.,
Craft Shop-instruction.
Wednesday, March 2, 7:30
p. m., Square Dancing in ball
room. Friday, March 4, Junior-Senior
Prom at Coliseum, 9 p.m. Tex
Beneke and his Orchestra.
Dear Editor:
Wednesday afternoon we attended a stormy session of our
campus Student Council. Amid the tossing back and forth of such
comments as "... no Barb representation ".. faction must go
..., "Student Council may be disbanded...," we made two ob
servations: 1) That some of the members of the council were character
ized by bland faces and seemed amazingly disinterested in
any council business their contributions to discussions were
nil. We couldn't help speculating as to whether these stu
dents might not have obtained their council seats to fill a
house faction quota rather than because of their real in
terest in student government.
2) That there is only one independent student on the council.
Granted, there is a big problem here for it certainly would be
a tragedy for Nebraska students to be denied any voice in their
affairs but, we doubt that it is right to lump the whole big mess
together and label it the familiar Greek-Barb problem. We find it
difficult to imagine either that guaranteeing Barb representation on
the council would automatically get rid of the faction, or that getting
rid of the faction woud guarantee Barb interest and representation.
It would seem that there are two distinct issues here: the problem
of minority group control (regardless of whether the minority is
Barb or Greek), and the apparent lack of interest on the part of
independent students.
There have been three solutions suggested for this problem.
(1) That Student Council members be apportioned according to a
regional plan. (2) That political parties be revived on the campus.
(3) That a definite ratio of Barbs be guaranteed seats on the Council,
perhaps under a system that would allow a membership of Vb
Greeks, b Independents, and 3 to be elected at large.
The first plan seems to be utterly fantastic in view of our campus
housing set-up.
The second might have merit, but it would seem that it would
ultimately lead to stronger Greek-Barb rivalry, force the Greeks into
a stronger faction, and conceivably lead to the formation of a type
of Barb faction. This would bless us with two factions instead of
one, and divide our campus into an armed camp.
The third plan seems the most feasible of those suggested to date.
With Greeks voting for Greek members and Barbs for independent
members, there could be no opportunity for Greek faction members
to sponsor weak independents. There are certain council members
who contend that Barbs do not deserve seats on the council because
of their previous lack of interest. But general campus opinion seems
to be that their lack of interest is due more to lack of encouragement
than to lethargy. The guaranteed representation should provide in
centive and encouragement for Barb interest in student government.
Finally, the provison for '-i of the students to be elected at large
would give the group most actively interested a chance for further
representation.
Mary Louise Horstman (Greek)
Sue Allen (Unaffiliated)
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as no name accompanied the contribution.)
Dear Alum:
Thank you so much for your contribution of $200 to be used
for financial assistance for foreign students. I think you will be in
terested in knowing that our scholarship committee conferred im
mediately with Chancellor Gustavson and Dr. G. W. Rosenlof about
the best procedure to follow.
We wish to assure you that with their enthusiastic support in
helping us select worthy candidates, your contribution will be wisely
used either fh scholarships or grants-in-aid to foreign students.
We should like to thank you in person, but, of course, since we
do not know your name, that is impossible. Your generosity is in
deed a clear indication of your loyalty to our University. We shall
announce through The Daily Nebraskan from time to time how your
money is being spent. We do hope that you will know about it in
this way.
Thank you again in behalf of the Nebraska Student Foundation
and the University.
Sincerely yours,
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