THE DAILY NEBKASKAN
The Daily Nebraskan
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are bitter truths and tragedies in the
lives of every student and they are
not pleasant to present.
BUSINESS STAFF
Clifford M. Hicks Business Manager
Clarence Eickhoff sst. Business Manager
Otto Skold Circulation Manager
OFFICE HOURS
Every afternoon with the exception
Friday and Sunday.
of
HUSKERS LEAVE THURSDAY.
Nebraska's football team will leave
Thursday to meet the Missouri Ti
gers. Last year the Huskers beat
Missouri by the sad count of 48 to 0.
Missouri struck a hard knot last year
and had bad luck generally. She is
coming back this year and will be on
the field to hold the Huskers down
as Kansas did.
It is expected that Nebraska will
beat Missouri and it was expected
that Nebraska would beat Kansas.
We will know only when the whistle
ends the game. In the meantime
fight with the team. There is a rally
Thursday at 1 o'clock.
PAY YOUR PLEDGE.
The slogan is now, "Pay Your
Pledge." This is meant for upper
classmen who promised a sum to the
stadium last year. It is being paid
in installments extending over a pe
riod of several years. There should
be no difficulty in meeting the sec
ond installment.
WEAR THAT CAP.
The Iron Sphinx are striking. It
is time for freshmen to take heed.
That green cap is a tradition that
means neither disgrace nor contempt.
It should be pride, for you are now
a student in the University of Ne
braska. That name represents an
institution that is a leader in the
world. To maintain its position, it
needs loyal students. Take the
green cap ordeal in the right spirit
and you will soon be a real Corn-husker.
WHAT DO OTHERS GET?
With all due respect for the ath
letics in the University of Nebraska
and laying aside all but suppositions,
it is certainly, noticeable that the
scholar receives no reward that
measures up to that received by ath
letes. This has long been consid
ered a fallacy of the system now in
vogue. Feeble attempts have been
made to make the situation more
equal.
The N is a distinction of great
honor on the campus and it is with
a great measure of pride that every
student weaTs it. But the .time
worn question again arises, what do
the others get? There are hundreds
of men and women on the campus
who give hours every day to the
progress of this University. They
are not getting any permanent rec
ognition. The athletic department has taken
the lead by giving the student mana
gers the coveted letter. Other de
partments would certainly do well to
assert themselves in a similar manner.
WORKING STUDENTS.-
There are a greater number of
students working their way through
the University of Nebraska but there
is no real sacrifice in so doing. Lin
coln is tuned up te student labor
and expects to hire students for many
tasks. Everyone has a great admira
tion for the student who works, or
rather they have a great amount of
admiration for the principle of the
thing.
It is often said that there is a
great amount of encouragement
given given men and women working
their way through school, but that
encouragement does not come from
the students who do not work. There
are too many students trying to form
a line in the University and that line
is one between the working and the
ron-working student.
When the more fortunate student
Student Opinion.
Contributions to this column are very
welcome and invited. Student opinion is
valuable to the editorial staff of the paper,
consequently we welcome It.
A copy of the following letter was
sent to Chancellor Avery by the
writer of it. This student as been
warned to wear his green cap. The
Iron Sphinx have threatened to give
him the usual punishment and he
has objected in the name of the in
justice in the entire proceedings. He
presents his case as follows:
I am one among the several thou
sand students enrolled in the Uni
versity of Nebraska and I have very
little influence with the policies of
the University, but I would like to
get an expression of your official
opinion in regara to tne matters
which I will mention later.
I am a freshman, and of course, I
am very inexperienced. I had formed
several opinions of the University be
fore my matriculation, which I now
find are utterly false. I had the il
lusion that the University was a dem
ocratic institution which fostered a
profound respect for law and order
as well as to educate. 1 now tind
that not only the students of the
University but also a large number
of the faculty are far from ideal. Far
from being democratic, they foster
a spirit of aristocracy and an ab
solute disregard for law and order,
When I came to Lincoln I was, irt
noDular nhraseology. "as green as
they make them." It was the first
time that I had been away from
home and I looked and felt it. I was
awkward, my trousers bagged at the
knees. I was entirely ignorant of
University life. I was greatly humil
iated by the low grades I received
for I stood at the head of my class
in high school. I could see the dif
ference between myself and tbe
upperclassmen, and it smarted bit
terly when they flaunted their "pol
ish" in my face. If someone had
placed a green cap on my head at
that time, or in any way had added
to my humiliation it would not have
been possible for me to have re
mained in school. .
The green cap drive is the cul
mination of many events which con
vinced me of the fact that the Uni
versity fosters a spirit of aristocracy.
The green cap divides the students
into two classes, freshman and those
who are not freshman. The fresh
man are to be "snubbed" by the up
perclassmen at every possible oppor
tunity and the upper classmen have
the support of the faculty.
I believed that the University, as
all institutions of education should,
instilled a respect for law and order.
Tonight I was visited by a group of
a dozen upper classmen who de
manded that I wear the green cap
and threatened physical violence in
case I did not comply with their de
mands. Is this law and order? Is
it in accordance with American
ideals?
Several times when I have been
threatened and have said that I
would sue any man who bodily
harmed me, I have been told that
there was money enough behind this
movement to bribe all the courts in
Nebraska.
This is the kind of respect for law
and order which the University in
stills. You may say that I look upon the
matter in the wrong light. You may
say that the purpose of the green
cap is to get the freshmen ac
quainted. You may say that the
green cap fosters a school spirit.
But I say that there are other
means of making the freshmen ac
quainted, ways that will not cause
this unnecessary humiliation. A but
ton, such as the freshmen girls wear
would distinguish the freshmen from
the upper classmen sufficiently well
for that purpose and without making
a clown of the wearer.
I know from actual contact with
other freshmen who have spinelessly
submitted to this outrage, that it pro
vokes, not a spirit of loyalty, but a
spirit of bitterness towards the in
stitution they ought to respect.
Now, as I said at the beginning,
my opinions are of very little conse
quence and as one professor puts it,
"The University would not close
down if you left." But I feel very
bitter toward what seems to me to
be a great wrong.
RAG CARPET
Conducted by
Carolyn Airy
The Rag Poll says that the thing
Rho likes best about serenades i
that they discourage the alley cats.
John, didn't the clock just strike
four.
Sh'd say not bo. It jus' struck one
repeatedly. Didn't you hear?
Apparently if some freshmen still
consider the wearing of their green
caps a matter of individual choice,
they are apt to contribute to the
shortage of barrel staves in this im
mediate vicinity. Yon noble organ
ization, the Innocents, prescribe no
gentle treatment for the next cul
prits. A dent on the dome for dumb
bells ought not be insufficient.
You cannot eat a doughnut
And eat a doughnut whole.
Unless you eat the doughnut
And leave the doughnut hole.
College professor waxing eloquent
to a class of girls: "I am glad to see
so much grit and courage and backbone."
She: How lovely of your to bring
me these flowers. They are so beau
tiful and fresh. I think there is
some dew on them yet.
He: Yes, dear, but I'm going to
pay it tomorrow.
Hairs of others all remind us
That our own is getting longer
And we'd take it to a barber
If our charge account were stronger.
The Ray Doll says that she tilts
the sugar whadycallems in the. Tem
ple at least eight times every meal.
Think with everybody doing the
same thing what a wonderful some
thing is happening.
first second but we Bhould worry
as long as it isn't overhead.
Does the congressman who is pro
testing against printing menus in
French because it takes six words t
say "hash" realize that it takes It
least Bix articles to make hash? Ur
bet that he avoids thousand isand
dressing.
s
A stone falls so . many feet the
Reply.
In answer to this letter, the editor
of this paper will try to offer him
a bit of enlightment, for what seems
to be the basis for his attack upon
this institution.
Freshman, you have adopted the
talk to the working student, it is wrong attitude toward the University
always with a tone of sympathy, but . of Nebraska. You are indeed one
when it comes to picking men for a j of the several thousand here, but you
job or allowing him to enter school are as important as anyone eNe.
activities, the working student 13 Numbers do not cause your per
considered as such and is usually oo1 value to diminish You are im
given the bench to hold down. portant to this institution and no
Neither statistics nor figures can . straight thinking professor would
prove such assertions, but personal i have avowed h'melf to be antho'" of
observation certainly can. There the statement that the "University
I
would not close down if you left."
Professors are human and have their
eccentrities that must be discounted.
Upperclassmen certainly have
cause to feel grieved to think that
freshmen feel "snubbed." There is
certainly a fine spirit at Nebraska
that should make evVy freshman
feel that he is a part of the institu
tion. The rallies, barbecue, convo
cation, Olympics, and many other
things are dedicated to first-year
men and women.
You have, for some reason or
other, adopted an antagonistic atti
tude toward the University. You
seem to have some bolsheviki tend
ency in you. You are not seeing
clearly. When you come to school
some morning and see the campus
dotted with green caps, do you feel
that every person under those caps
is spineless? Do you think that they
are imbeciles who will disgrace the
University? Thousands wear those
caps every year and thousands ac
cept the tradition in the right atti
tude. You have cast your vote in
the negative against the sentiment
of many thousands. Have you
stopped to consider the performance
of your act?
No man or woman in the Univer
sity would be in favor of allowing
bodily injury to go unpunished. You
will not be injured seriously by an
organization that allows itself to
bear the title of a university organi
zation. Tolerance never has been
and never will be granted lawlessness
in the University. You know the
name of the organization that has
been after you. If you feel that
there is attempted assault, you have
protection. However, the editor is
of the opinion that you are allowing
your anger to better discretion.
Think over the tradition and real
purpose of the green cap. . Consider
the pro and con of the question. Ask
alumni, faculty members, and upper
cassmen. If there isn't an over
whelming vote in favor of the tra
ditional green cap for freshmen, then,
it is quite certain that your objec
tions will be declared valid. Thou
sands of men do it every year. Hun
dreds of universities and colleges do
it and yet you object. That is un
fortunate for you.
Nebraska needs you and every
other freshman. You do not need
a reprimand, you need enlightment.
Wear your green cap. Be a real
Cornhusker and the institution will
enjoy the privilege of having the
greatest freshman class in history
adopt the University of Nebraska
with a spirit that will win.
THE EDITOR.
other students interested in chess,
in the Y.M.C.A. rooms of the Temple
Friday at 7:30.
Freshman Olympics.
Freshman Olympics committee will
meet at the Pi Kappa Thi house Sun
day at 5 o'clock.
Palladia,!! Literary Society.
The Palladians wil have an open
meeting Friday at 8 p. m. Everybody
is welcome. An original program
will be given. This program is to
be divided in two parts, one devoted
to musical numbers, the other a skit
in the nature 6f a review of several
literary and historical characters of
the past.
Twins Club.
There will be a Twins Club party
Friday at 710 Marshall Ave. All
University twins invited.
Notices
Basketball.
Basketball practice will be held
from 4:45 to 6 p. m. Monday, Wed
nesday and Friday nights. All play
ers are asked to turn out.
Wesley Guild.
Regular meeting of the
Guild Thursday at 7:30,
Science 113.
Weslej
Soci-'
Delian Literary Society.
The Delian Literary Society will
have an open meeting Saturday. Meet
at Faculty hall at 7 p. m. to go to
robbers' cave. Bring carefare and
20 cents.
A. S. A. E.
Important meeting of A. S. A. E.
Thursday, 11a. m., Engineering hall.
Woria War Officers.
World war officers are requested
to send names, addresses and tele
pone numbers to Capt. K. M. Still,
U. S. Inf., Navy recruiting station,
postoffice.
Kearney Club.
Important meeting in east room
Temple building, 12 m, October 26.
Chess-Nuts.
Meeting of the Chess-Nuts and all
Freshman Notice.
A new shipment of green caps has
arrived at Magee's. All those who
ordered them be sure to get them.
There are a few extras.
Sigma Tau.
Sigma Tau meeting Thursday at
7:30 in Faculty hall.
Green Goblin.
The second meeting of the Green
Goblins will be held Thursday night
a the A. T. O. house, 1610 K street.
The meeting has Keen changed from
the Phi Kappa Psi house to the A.
T. O. house. All members are re
quested to be present at 7 o'clock.
Xi Delta.
Xi Delta meeting Thursday at 7
o clock fcillen bmith nail. It is im
portant that all members be present.
Methodist Students.
Party for all Methodist students
Friday evening in the Armory.
Zoological Society.
Nebraska Zoological Society
meet in room 101, Bessey hall,
Thursday, at 5 p. m.
will
on
University Episcopal Church.
The bishop of Nebraska, the Rt.
Rev. E. V. Shayler, D. D., will speak
at the University Episcopal church,
13th and R streets at the 11 o'clock
sejrvice Sunday. Come and bring
your friends.
Rifle Practice.
All freshmen are urged to come
up and use the rifle range from 9 to
12 and from 1 to 4 daily.
Scabbard and Blade.
Scabbard and Blade smoker in 309
Nebraska hall at 7:30 p. m. Thursday.
Big and Little Sisters.
There will be a picnic for all big
and little sisters at Antelope park
Thursday.
A young .fellow
came into our clothing department
yesterday
to get a fall ovrcoat
"When I saw the shrubs wrapped
in overcoats for the frost
I knew it was time for me,"
he explained.
Fall Coats $25 upward.
of XippcMheimer god chfhcs
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ister Now
for our fall and winter term.
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Parly for Catholic girls at K. C.
hall Friday afternoon from 4 to 6
o'clock.
D. of A. reception for Catholic
students at K. C. hall Friday eve
ning at 8 o'clock.
Calendar
Friday, Oct. 26.
Alpha Theta Chi house dance.
Catholic students dance at K.
hall.
Twins Club party.
Lutheran Club picnic.
Alpha Theta Chi house party.
Saturday, Oct. 27.
Alpha Phi house dance.
Donnitory 410 house dance.
Delta Zeta house dance.
Phi Tau Epsilon house dance.
W. A. A. at Auto Park.
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The R.O.T.C. regiment of the Uni
versity, o.-er 1,500 cadets in thirteen
companies, will parade November 10
in the Armistice day celebration -r-
ranged by the American Legioiv
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