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The Daily Nebraskan Station A, Llneoln. Nabraska OFFICIAL PUBLICATION UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Uadar Direction of tha 8tudant Publleatlos Board Published Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday Friday and Sunday mornings durinc tha aeademls yaar. Editorial Offleaa University Hall 4. B'isineas Offleee West atand of Stadium. Gfflca Houra Afternoons with tha axeap Uim of Friday and Sunday. Telephoned Editorial : Bl. No. lit: Bnsniessi B68S1, No. 77; Nfsht. Bt88S. Entered aa aaeond-claaa matter at tha aostofnee In Lincoln, Nebraska, under act ei Congress. March 8. 1879. and at special rata of poitsge provided for In Section 1108, act of October I. 117. authoriied January a. UT22. . SUBSCRIPTION RATE mm . Tar 1." aemaatar Single Copy. 8 cents. EDITORIAL STAFF Viator T. Hackler. Jdlt William Cejnar. ...Managing Editor -Aas't Managing fcditor Lea Vance .. Asa't Managing Editor NEWS EDITORS hiinM W Gomon Neola Skala Fred R. Simmer OQIOT1KJT HKWS EDITORS Carea A. Healey Ruth Palmer Kenneth R. Randall nijTDlHIITtNn EDITORS Ellsworth DuTeau Ro.br L,ei Vary Loulee Freeman Dwlght McCormack Gerald Griffin Arthur 8weet Ciie Holovtchiner Lea Vance BTTKINFKS STAFF T 81mpaon Morton Buiineaa Manager Richard F. Vette Aaa't Business Manager Milton McGrew Circulation Manager William Kaarna Circulation Manager CRITICISM OF UNIVERSITY A pamphlet criticising the Col lege of Arts and Sciences of the University is now on sale at the Col lege Book Store. The report was drawn up by a committee of five students who held a series of open meetings in criticism of the Arts College last year, and it was read before the Arts faculty last May. It has been printed by the University Press for faculty members and for students who are interested enough in their own education to pay fifteen cents for a copy of the pamphlet. The report is divided into three sections. The first attempts to lay down a definition of purpose for the Arts College. The second section is devoted to criticism of the College in view of the standard set up. Propos als and suggestions for improvement comprise the third section, which is concluded by a selected bibliography of the most interesting and cogent books on contemporary American education. In defining the purpose of the Arts College, the report declares the students should be given: a common background of ideas and informa tion, including a comprehensive sur vey of the history of civilization and of the natural sciences; full develop ment of their powers of discrimin ating thinking; the philosophical point of view; good knowledge of one field of concentration; and con tact with "what, tradition and con vention have associated with 'gentle living good taste, culture. The report finds that the lack of an adequate definition of purpose for the Arts College makes a mess of the curriculum. The College tries to meet the needs cf students and persons who have no business be longing to it Subjects that are not truly germane to the purpose of the College are taught, and some proper courses are turned sour by the lec ture and single-textbook methods. Purely scholastic and entrance re quirements are too lax, while over insistence upon administrative re quirements absence slips, aredit hours, etc. exacts irrelevant vir tues. The report scores the faculty for their quarrels and dissensions, and concludes the second edition with particular criticisms of the var ious departments of the Arts College. The third section, which includes the proposals and suggestions of the committee for improvement of the present chaotic situation, is too lengthy for abstract in this column. It purposes to point out means of remedying some of the defects pointed out in the preceding section. Two suggested Arts College curric ula are given. But the most important thing is not the actual matter of the report; it is condensed to give the cream of the discussions held in the meetings, and necessarily leaves out much in the way of justification and qualifi cation. The happiest thing is that the report proves the existence, if only among a. small group of students, of a discriminating and critical attitude toward their college. There is a lot of talk about this thing of school spirit. To some it means no more than wearing an armband of the proper colors and singing in classrooms.-But there are others who' believe that school spirit means active and intelligent work- with the emphasis upon the 'intelli gent for the best interests of the University of Nebraska. Now if Ne braska is an institution of higher education (and there is good prece dent for thinking so), then whatever makes for the best education is to the best interests of the University. Such intelligent interest in the Arts College as this report shows, then, would seem to be real Nebras ka spirit. But the game isn't over yet. In the intense and lively and critical discussion of the criticisms involved in this pamphlet and other criticisms yet to be raised, real loyal Cornhuskers have t chance t j prove thfclr mettle. If student oecare this report, and talk it over pro and con until they have an intellige: Clinton about whether the University ' do insf the work it should, then ihey w!3 hare got at least one thing an evocation is supposed to give the ability to do discriminating thinking. The Fl?yen Club at Boulder, Colo- i a rn? cf ten dollars for Notices . . . ,.mmmmmmem Awg waa Contributors Awgwan contributors are re quested to begin turning In copy for the Christmas number, to be issued December 10. All contributions must be in by November SO; copy turned in before Thanksgiving will be con sidered first It is suggested that con tributors look over the exchange magazines in the office for ideas. Copy may be submitted at the office or given to Betty Bell or Dwight Wallace. Kappa Phi A dinner meeting of Kappa Phi will be held at the Lindell Hotel from six to eight Monday evening, Nov. 22. This dinner is given in honor of the Grand Sponsor, Mrs. E. V. Du Bois, Kirkville, Missouri. Members, pledges and friends please telephone reservations to Louise Snapp B-4990 or A. M. Hill L-4721 by Sunday evening. Military Ball Committee Meeting of the executive commit tee of the Military Ball Monday aft ernoon at 5 o'clock in Nebraska Hall Room 205. Silver Serpents Silver Serpents will meet Monday at 5 o'clock at Ellen Smith Hall. Very important. Rifle Shooting All students interested in rifle shooting meet at Nebraska Hall Room 205, Tuesday November 23 at 7 o'clock. Plans for organizing a rifle club and for affiliating with the National Rifle Association will be dis cussed. Classics Club The Classics Club will not hold its weekly tea Thursday, November 25. The next tea will be given Thurs day, December 2, in the library on the second floor of the classics build ing, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Other Opinions The Daily Nebraskan assumes no responsibility for the senti ments expressed by correspon dents and reserves the right to exclude any communications whose publication may for any reason seem undesirable. In all cases the editor must know the identity of the contributor. TO THE STUDENT BODY To the Editor: The members of the R. O. T. C! band wish to take this opportunity 'to thank the student body, Lincbln busi ness men, and the "N" club, for their support of the efforts of the band men to send a part of their number to the Washington game at Seattle Thanksgiving Day. The bandmen fully realize the dif ficulties in financing such a trip as this, and will endeavor to give the team all the cheers, songs, and back ing they can in the absence of the student body. The band will strive to give the west a true representa tion of the Nebraska spirit and will always be mindful of advancing the ideals of the institution. The band especially wishes to thank, and to let the student body. know, that the "N" club has sacri ficed much to the band in this move ment and was, finally, the one who made it possible for the band to go on this trip. In behalf of the band, I offer this statement of hearty thanks to all who have aided us m this undertaking and especially the "N" club. Very respectfully yours, R. J. MAASKE, Captain. For the University of Nebraska R. O. T. C. Band. BENGTSON WILL GIVE ILLUSTRATED SPEECH Prof. N. A. Bengtson of the de partment of geography, who is now doing graduate work at Clark Uni versity, Worcester, Mass., while on leave of absence from the University will give three illustrated lectures be fore the graduate seminar in geog raphy at Clark. The lectures will deal with the geography of Norway, Honduras, and Ecuador. WHAT SHALL I GIVE HIM HER For Christmas Appropriate Gifts Yea will find the uiwtri ul eur large assart aunts ef Beautiful and Fsuataia. Pans Evarshar Pencil Leather Gift Desk Sets Ftee Stationery ana Man? Others. CHRISTMAS CARDS TUCKER-SHEAN Select them early! STATIONERS 1123 "0" St. Chancellorship links Faculty With Regents (Continued from Page One.) the fact that under normal conditions he is the chief advisor of the Re gents. Knowing the actual condi tions of the University, he is in a position to offer the Regents valu able advice on most questions of University policy. In the case of a deadlock between the Chancellor and the Regents in regard to policy, the Chancellor either would be removed or would become a mere figurehead. A former chief university executive well analyzed the position of the avr erage Chancellor when he said that one of the difficulties of the Chan cellor's office comes from the fact that his responsibilities are greater than his authority. As the ". 'onspicuous officer, the Chancel! s ten expected to sat isfy large influential groups, having very divergent opinions. This condi tion in America has resulted in a general tendency toward reducing the tenure of office. Eleven years seems to be about the average for the presidents of state schools and seven years for presidents of pri vate schools. Demands on Chancellor Varied The demands on the Chancellor are so varied that at times they become almost humorous. A typical instance of the impressions of some people concerning the Chancellor's duties is illustrated by a story told by President-Emeritus Wheeler of the Uni versity of California. He tells that shortly after going to California as president of the University he was called on the 'phone at two o'clock one morning. He heard a voice say, "Is this President Wheeler?" "Yes," he answered. "Well, we're having a little earth quake down our way and we won dered what we ought to do about it." In one day recently, our Chancel lor was asked to pass opinions on such divergent questions as whether a Shakespearean document discovered in England by a professor on leave of absence was important enough to warrant a subsidy for clerical help in pursuing the investigation further and whether the agricultural college should manufacture hog-cholera se rum or purchase it in bulk from com mercial concerns, test it for its pur ity, and act as a dispensing center for the benefit of the farmers of the state. He has to handle, not a few, but many problems as divergent as these. It is evident that no one man can individually determine the correct policy in regard to all such divergent matters. The Chancellor must take an intelligent interest in all of them. He must be in a position to give wise and sound advice to the Announcing the Annual "Turkey Trot" of the Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce EVERYBODY'S DOING IT at the HOTEL FONTANELLE BALL ROOM Omaha, Thanksgiving Night Randall's Royal Fontanelle Orchestra Playing "Ye Goode Olde Thanksgiving Spirit" $1.50 per Couple Gray Anderson9 s Luncheonette 143 North 12th. Formerly Ledwich's LIGHT LUNCHES FOUNTAIN SERVICE CONFECTIONERY EAT A BUTTER KISTWICH IT'S TOASTED Open Until Midnight Thanksgiving Is Coming FANCY CANDIES CUT FLOWERS SALTED NUTS 14 & THE DAILY NEBR ASK AN Recent who are considerably more remote from intimate knowledge of the facts than the Chancellor. Represents Institution to Student In his relations to the student, the Chancellor represents the whole in stitution, just as the deans represent the individual colleges. His imme diate representatives to the students are the dean of men, the dean of women, the committee on student af fairs and the registrar. His direct contacts with the students occur through his position as official pub lic spokesman for the University and in the presenting of degrees, etc. The University is in one sense an immense corporation of which the Chancellor is the chief executive, chosen by the Board of Regents which is the board of directors for this corporation. Like other direc tors they are chosen by the stock holders of the corporation the peo ple of the state. In any orderly and efficient cor poration the chief executive assumes relatively few routine duties. The same thing is true of the University of Nebraska. The Chancellor's time is kept free for general development of policy and advice in regard to the many divergent problems con stantly arising. The University is largely managed by subordinate of ficials caring for its business in their respective fields. Thus, for instance, while the librarian is responsible to and reports directly to the Chancel lor, the attention of the Chancellor may not be turned to the internal affairs of the library more than a few times a year and then only at the request of the librarian. Theo retically, the Chancellor could in terfere with and direct the work of any portion of the University. In stead, the work is turned over to com petent aids leaving his time free for problems which could be settled by no one else. Chancellor a Compromise Agent The Chancellor is in one sense the compromise agent of the University. Personal or departmental misunder standings are often cleared up through his aid. In the building pro gram each department sees its own needs better than any other depart ment. It is the duty of the Chancel lor to be familiar with these needs so that he may advise the Regents which is the most urgent need when an opportunity is presented to sat isfy one of them. In brief, it might be said that the Chancellor has to deal with all cases that are difficult, irregular, or where there is dissatisfaction important enough to come to his attention. The Chancellor is an administrator. As such his duties are constantly varying. .He needs to be a man of genius to see and act wisely in all questions coming before him. He has at once one of the most inter esting and varied positions on the campus and one of the most exacting. A Chancellor of broad interests and views, sound judgment, and ability to OSt. deal with people and their problems is an invaluable asset to those re sponsible for managing the Univer sity, and consequently, to the state. Avy Hera Nearly Twenty Year A discussion of the Chancellor's position would not be complete with out reference to Chancellor Avery. A product of the state and the institu tion, he is nearing the completion of a chancellorship which has conserva tively, but steadily and resourcefully, built up the University. For almost twenty years he has guided the af fairs of the institution. Material progress has been consistent with the willingness of the people. Education al progress has been accelerated by the wise and careful guidance of Chancellor Avery. His work has been an important factor in encouraging and develop ing that idealistic spirit of scholar ship and service to the state which is the outstanding asset of the Univer sity. Under his chancellorship, the general wtelfare of the state has been continually cromoted by the development and extension of the University and its ideals. In un told ways, Chancellor Avery has worked for the development of a better state and a better citizenry. He will complete his chancellorship next year with both state and Uni versity united with common aimB and common ideals the development of a better Nebraska and better Ne braskans. FRESHMEN WIN OLYMPICS WITH DECISIVE SCORE (Continued from Page One.) freshman fighting spirit was shown in the fight put up in the Bull-Pen. Every man fought hard. The major ity of the sophomores had to be car ried by the freshmen to the goal. Push Ball Is New Event The Push Ball, an event introduced RIMTtHS, VtfWWl UH)lf VV. Sft IP.T" ST. LINCOLN.NEB. Bf-178 Lunchs Candy Meals Drinks At LITTLE SUNSHINE LUNCH 1227 R 1st Door East of Temple If Coitfutlication I this year in the events of the Olym pics, proved a very interesting sport. Fifty men from each class were to participate in the event. The event was given to the sophomores on de fault of the freshmen. The last event of the Olympics, the Pole Rush, was easily won by the freshmen. By the time the last event was reached, there were very few sophrmores to defend their class president. A scarce fifty tried to de fend the pole from the entire fresh man class. The points were awarded as fol lows: Total Pts. Fresh. Soph. Boxing 15 15 0 Wrestling 15 10 6 Relay 10 0 10 Tug-o-war 10 10 0 Bull-Pen 10 10 0 Pole Rush 20 20 0 Co-ed Support 5 2.5 2.5 Push Ball 15 0 15 Totals 100 67.5 32.5 REPORT FAVORS MAINTENANCE OF R. O.T.C. DNITS (Continued from page one) because we do not wish to be re sponsible for possible calling of un trained citizens to military duty with the awful wastage of human life in evitably consequent therefrom, we re-affirm our position in support of Now that we have whipped everybody but Missouri we feel that it is fitting and proper to celebrate this fact by dining at the Idyl Hour today. The best Sunday dinners in the U. S. A. are served here from 12 to 8 P. M. 136 No. 12 Reserve your for MILITARY BALL Economy 223 No. 14 St. BILL I 1 215 ComettyTeam 230 Ventriloquist 250 Trained Seals 3 ffl Orchestra 315 tJlNiahtinJafl: 3:45 DghtriingArtist 4XW SxmfTUV 415 News Reel 430 !AHbtDogs 5O0 Grand K Why not- a vaudeville manager for "faculty adviser"? NOBODY understands the principle of a bal anced program better than the manager of a vaudeville house. That's a thought to you men now making out your study programs. Balance the chemistry with English literature; balance your calculus with economics. It all gets down to the fact that in industry today, electrical communication included, you will find men well grounded in their specialty but broad in human sympathies men of the "all around" type who can shoulder big responsibility in a big organization. Vestern Electric Makers of th$ Nation's Telephones the National Defense Act, the main tenance of R. O. T. C. units on , required basis, and appropriation! adequate for their maintenance it the utmost possible efficiency, mA we request the Executive Committer of this Association to call to the t tention of Congress our firm stand on this subject and the need of mors officers and of larger funds for equipment of our R. O. T. C. units." (''reshmaa Earn Money Last summer nearly two hundred freshmen at Case worked and earned money wherewith to attend the school this year. They worked at forty-tw0 varieties of jobs and earned $41,021 or more than $340 each. The Golden Candlestick - 224 So. 12 TEA ROOM AND PASTRY SHOP Moderate Prices 7:30-7:30 Formal Invitations SEE THEM AT GRAVES 3 doors south of Univer sity Temple The Idyl Hour Tuxedo now the Cleaners B1995 Company 1 mi a mi naiii 11 m r m at . 1 f v m 1 . -i 1 & N.mlr tl Strin 7 tXz k-r.t. I,