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THE DAILY NKHRA3KAN
TUKS1) AY. NOV. 11. 1930.
The Daily Nebraskan
Station A, Lincoln, Naoraaka
OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
Publlthtd Tuesday. Wadnaaday, Thuriday, Friday and
Sunday mornings during tha academic vrar.
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EDITORIAL STAFF
William T. MrCleery Editor.ir,.eluef
X Managing Editors
Robert Kelly Elmoni Waits
News Editors
Frances Holvoke t Arthur M-tcheii
William Mcdaffln Eugene MoKini
Rex Wagner
Guv Cralo. Soorts Edito'
Evelyn Simpson Women's Sports Editor
Berenices Hoffman Society Editor
BUSINESS STAFF
Charles Lswlor Aotlng Business Manager
Assistant Business Managers
Norman Cellaher Jack Thopipson
Tils paper to tf-rnatad far gtatral
adnrtlelBf kt Ta Naataaaa
Ataevlatloa.
Pnaa
donts to trip?. . .ridiculous to nil u ho pass over
it. . . .better than nothing.
It Goes Deeper
Than Special Trains.
Nebraska students who rattled tu.Lawroucc.
and back on the Kansas bpecial have returned
with weird tales about the trip. Segregation
of men and women on the train was an im
possibility, as might have been expected, and
some Cornhuskers are up in arms about the
mess. ,
The Nebraskan made no bones about its
opinion of the segregation decree set down by
the administration. We considered it foolish
and developments have confirmed aud justi
fied our stand. Perhaps this trip was little
different from most football excursions, but it
is resented by a large part of the student body.
We do not mean to raise a blood-curdling
-ry for more student freedom. Our ambition
is to see discipline tempered with reason and
understanding. That these qualities were
sadly lacking in the segregation ruling is too
apparent to justify comment.
Football specials will always present a prob
I em to collegiate administrations. We recog
nize this fact and offer our sympathies to those
who must attempt to regulate the howling mob.
But the administration did not demonstrate its
capability to deal with student problems in this
ease. It failed, as it has failed before. There
comes a time when sympathy gives way to
distrust. . ,.11.
It is not this special tram conduct alone that
chills the student perception. If affairs were
running smoothly in other lines, little would
l.e said about the excursiou. Other matters
a to in such an unorganized condition, however,
that interested students are simply waiting for
a match to touch off the oil-soaked mass.
.Morning Mail contains two letters regarding
the special train and its alleged control. T.
W. 1. is wrathful because his date was spirited
away from his and shoved into an overcrowded
car. He wonders if the University of Ne
braska is a coeducational school; and what
attempt is made to chaperon the auto parties
which tour to and from games. Liberator is
really alarmed about the situation and criti
cizes the administration in no uncertain lan
guage. Something is brewing on this campus. A
feeling of unrest and dissatisfaction is appar
ent to one who is in contact with student
groups. The majority is so steeped in the im
portance of its own selfish existence that a
minority is wondering what will emerge from
the hodge-podge. We are interested in this
minority, for it will be the savior of student
spirit if it acts.
Ignoring the special train business, we find
many evidences of campus nervousness. A
few groups are gazing blindly about them, try
ing to see light in one direction or another.
Activities are limping along under the burden
of a languid student body. The stage is set
for a development of significant proportions
and we hope that the movement will not burst
in a destructive manner.
Tomorrow the student council will consider
its new constitution. That vague body must
'realize that the future of this institution's stu
dent support is dangling by a few threads.
Some may guffaw at The Nebraskan 's con
cern over present conditions on this campus.
It is not, however, a laughing matter. WThen a
student body of 7,000 students is existing with
out any form of self-government, dissension is
inevitable.
Rational students do not want more freedom.
Many would be content with much less, if they
foU that their reDresentatives had a hand in
the enactment of disciplinary legislation. Does
the faculty realize this:
Student leaders are hovering around their
Minn fii-PK nnxiouH to do something construc-
tU- Xomi will temrjer their observations
with tolerance and generosity ; many are hearty
. . I 1 '. '..4t..nW.ll
in their condemnation 01 tne auunnisuuuv".
We have attempted to express student sent)
i..,.ni iii f Lis in;itter and our miblication of Lib
crater's letter is not prompted by dark
motives. Those ideas have been Datteron arounu
in student and faculty circles for many moons.
They may ns well find expression in Nebraska's
student newspaper.
What Student
Are Thinking About.
Many student letters reach The Daily Ne
braskan office each day. Some of these' are
printed in their entirety, but a stack accumu
lates beyond the available space. We are pub
lishing excerpts from some of these to illus
trate the lines along which some interested
students are thinking.
Much needed 'sidewalk i at last being laid
between Teachers college and Andrews hall
... .Yawning cracks wait for unsuspecting stu-
Classes closed for Armistice day.... Many
students think of it only as an oportunity to
miss school. .. .fail to get significance war
pictures remind.
Student, council coming to life. .. .working
on new constitution. .. .should have power to
net. . . . Present faculty paternalism prepares
students for despotism only.... let student
council run things. .. .couldn't make worse
mess thrill present.
00
Much ballyhoo about studeut misconduct on
specials caused by a few. . . .get rid of them
Why not enforce delinquency rule?....
Anyone can stay until money runs out and
that's too late. .. .shouldn't bother with dis-
turbing minority.
Country paper run story about coed smoking
rooms. .. .misrepresented case....8Hid object
was to reduce "mooching" from men students
Always on the lookout for college news
of this sort Should be careful about launch
ing campaigns unless school is to be ridiculed.
Student council unanimously passes Daily
Nebraskau's parking plan Nebraska is
ultra-conservative waits until all o-u-r
schools have taken something up eligibility
rule should be changed as recommended by
Nebraskan Campus may advance to .equal
other schools if liberality of school paper con
tinues to agitate as in past more power.
mlfiits kick because they must pay for
athletic and military department pictures in
Cornhusker Why shouldn't richest depart
ments shoulder part oT burden.' Uevne
. . is iii. ...... ' I.... .i. i :l
spirit of "one tor all ana an lor one man-on
of present "one tor three 7
V w w
Sidewalk between Teachers college and An
drews hall matches rest oi campus walks in
ugliness and treacherousness Beautiful
campus is dream of future, good sidewalks are
r.f nrpseut an outrage wrenched
ankles and bad falls. .. .Should not be asking
too much of board of regents to provide decent
sidewalks.
Nebraska Sweetheart to be presented in
Kosmct Klub Thanksgiving revue Any
need for Nebraska Sweetheart'.' Has no du
ties may raise- social standing elected
by less than 40 percent of students Can
anyone claim that we really have a Nebraska
Sweetheart!
Militarv appointments out Sour gropes
in department present officers arc capable
and eligible Cadets setting rotten example
of democracy and discipline not man who
can tell best stories, out man v. no uracn
position R. 0. T. C. should accept new staff
and follow leadership.
Some critics sure college life is drunken
brawl think students go to out-of-town
games to carouse can have good time with
out wandering around in drunken stupor....
Students should not be destructive.
things that could-bo done with advantage for
Nebraska students? T. W. I.
.. t II I nn
.'Yo Mttre Koir-T on;
TO TIIK K 1)1 TOR:
It was my pleasure, the pleasure that I've
long looked for, Friday morning when 1 picked
up The Daily Nebraskan and read the leading
editorial linked with Ihe student opinion
offered by N. U. In fact, that pleasure was
greatly increased when 1 witnessed the gasps
of certain " narrow-minded, " "kow-towing"
individuals who would rather take issue with
mother nature than to dispute the word of the
university administration.
Nebraska, proud of her athletic prowess, can
certainly never boast of her student govern
ment. A Student council, which admits to the
members that it is bound and gagged by the
"faculty committee on student aifairs" and a
senior honorary, composed of thirteen men who
express the sincere beliefs of the student body,
and yet who receive iio encouragement from
any source except the athletic department, are
the most representative bodies of student gov
ernment. Representative only in the sense that
they voice the opinion of ihe students, these
organizations are shackled by a dean who con
sistently "passes the buck" and a dean of
women who could find evil intentions in the
Christmas visit of Santa Claus.
To the editor of The Daily Nebraskan who
publishes boldly his honest convictions goes
my support. In my years of being a loyal
Cornhusker I've heretofore never witnessed
such frankness. Previous Nebraskan editors
of my acquaintance have feared the admin
istration as a mighty demon and spent their
columns praising them for their abilities to
sponsor Y. M. C. A. drives (worthy cause)-and
paid little attention purposely to the way in
which mui and women, right thinking men
and women, wen- being treated like inmates
aud followers of the great evil "Temptation."
The criticism may arise as to the use of the
Rag's editorial columns, many thinking that
they should be turned over to general discus
sions of prohibition and women suffrage. How
ever, the -editor of The Nebraskan can do no
better than to deal fairly with local issues, ho
kind that have been sweetened with praise lor
the administration and passed off as "had to
be" by Ihe neutral editors.
Perhaps if student government, roprcsentn
tive with members of the faculty oiitaile. I or
their "futherly judgment." were given a Iit1l;
rope, this government would not "hang ilsell
as administrative moguls would have us be
lieve, but would aid in the government u an
enormous student body that would not bring
down the everlasting condemnation hi'h "'
exists.
No university can operate its government
without the aid of faculty, a rather inevitable
source of consternation, but. a "brond-mindod
faculty dealing with students as if they wen
humane, and mature - thinking individuals,
might accomplish a great deal more than is
being done on this ram pus.
UMKItATOR.
Wehraskan Discussion.
TO THE EDITOR : . .
The latest question discussed in Ihe editorial
columns of The Daily Nebraskan was the ques
tion as to whether or not coeds should smoke
in sorority houses, or confine their efforts to
coffee shops and automobiles. Another ques
tion concerned green-caps. Last year it was
necking.
Why must, a college paper confine its edi
torial comment to euch questions? The issues
that have appeared in The Daily Nebraskan
during the past two years have not been even
slightly vital to the university. If the univer
sity has nothing but trivial issues, why not
have student comment on something else, state
or national issues, the prohibition question?
Why shouldn't the sludonls become ac
quainted, as they would have to become to
write editorials, with national and state prob
lems? The nation surely needs such acquaint
anceship on the part of its citizens. Why
should students be confined to questions which
are so little and trivial as to bo either disgust
ing or funny? The present editorials appear
ing in The Daily Nebraskan are nothing but
grammar exercises. .1. (!. R.
not fair to the semi-regular player
who Is likely to see about forty
five mln'ites of service during this
year," he said. "If the change were
to he miKlo effective next year,
I'm sure that no one would object.
But to make it at this time may
cause tome hnrd feelings,"
Young, K- ;ter Agree.
Gcoibo (Dutch) Koater and Rob
ert (ttedl Young felt much tha
fa me about tho change. Koater de
clared that he favored the rule,
but that It was hardly Just to
make it effective for the present
aeason. Young pointed to the fact
that a similar nyBtem prevails at
Northwestern, and that It Is well
liked there. Like other members
of the squad, however, he felt that
It was hardly fair to make it ef
fective at tiie present time.
The only reason seen by any of
the members interviewed for mak
ing the change effective this pea
son was ihe possible desire on tho
part of members oi the coaching
staff to keep those men who hive
"mnde their letter" from slacking
up, and to keep them fighting for
more time In games.
Major Unchanged.
Director Gish Monday said that
the major letter would be the pres
ent N. while the minor letter would
resemble the present rifle team
and tennis letter, which Is an N
with no blocks on the corners of
It. There will be a 'considerable
difference in the award," as he
phrased it, which is being worked
out at the present time.
In addition to making the
change in the awarding of foot
ball letters, the new rule will re
move the distinction between ma
jor and minor sporia nereuuuio
existing. It will make it possible
,. .-ovular varnltv Utters may be
awarded to members of the rifle
and tennis teams, ana tnai rainur.
letters may be given to large num
bers of football, basketball, and
track participants. i.oyauy io mc
nnH rnmhict on and off
nisuiiiii""
the field will be considered In mak
ing the awards, wnicn win uc
made by a committee following a
coach's recommendation.
MORNING MAIL
4 Administrative Orders
TO THE EDITOR:
Is this a coeducational school, or an old
maids' institute? We began to wonder when
chaperons came through the K. U. special train
on the return trip and eyed us suspiciously
as we settled into the available seats with our
.io-.c Wo wore, still wondering ' when she
herded the girls to the rear cars, leaving us
dateless. We began to nave more aeinme su-t.-tion
u-e fminrl imt. that there were not
JJ1 V. iVMin ii mi - '
enough seats for all the women in the three
rear coaches, and that tne gins were uvmis
cAiit Vmilr rpirHfdb'KR.
We were convinced when the chaperons
asked to see identification cards ot some oi me
ffirls who refused to leave good seats for none
t 11 "to tirotect their honor." Really, you
know, we had no intentions of "attacking
hn o-irla And wo were too tired, even if wi
had had such intentions. Another thing, day
coach chairs, with arms between, offer major
difficulties to the even milder forms of fannli
aritv. It would have been uncomfortable work
n nvevi Virilil hands.
I V , v . -
w.Tt nn tho Tii-nornm came renuosts tor men
to evacuate the cars immediately preceding
the three rear cars. The men, witn gooa seius
osnect. refused to be both
ered. The chaperons consulted with Dean
Harper and Professor Schramm, ana ihibiij
,ir.;AA in w tho mnttpr stand as it was.
UCIIUCM W -
T)ciiit. Wo hint our dates removed. Other
couples were allowed to sit together, and the
lights promptly extinguished. Many were with
out seats; both men and women students sat
;., ..,.Q;r.i, nariviu- ehxirM in the end compart-
111 DllBIMl, - -
ments, and many of the girls were curled up
in the narrow, cramped vestibule benches. The
train remained in confusion for at least an
i -...I o imif fii- iu .lelavcd dcnaiture.
I1UUI onu - y ,
The only result was found in the unanimous
conviction voiced ' nearly every man
n-nnmn st udeiit on. the special: "Never again
will I travel on a student special" '
lisfv the rulers. l or
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after all, ir no stuaems can ue iuuuu i.'y
by special trains, they cannot run ihcm at all.
Hence the girls need not be forced to safety
in private colls. Thus, perhaps, the problem
will be solved. . , ,
Has the administration lost us sanity, wo
our friends and guardian angels realize the
minimum opportunity for misconduct ou a
chair train? Do they think the hundreds of
mixed couples who traveled by automobiles are
guarded by a special providence? Do they
think that couples with "misconduct on the
mind" will pick a chair car on a crowded
train, instead of a private automobile, with all
its manifest advantages?
Krank'y, we think the administration made
a thorough mess of its plans. We know for
certain that most of those on the train will
never again travel by special. And we know
that the return trip was made a miserable one
for all concerned, all through misguided if
forts. Why is it, dear editor, that the gods of
the faculty go absolutely crazy over things like
this, and pay absolutely no attention to the
thousand and one beneficial and constructive
NEBRASKANS ENJOY HOS
PITALITY. ADMIRE
SCHOOL SPIRIT OF K. U.;
STUDENT COUNCILS
HAVE CONTROL
(Continued from Page 1.)
the campus or parking In a prohib
ited soace his name is turned in
to the council. The men's student
council has power to tine stu
dents hours of credit in school.
Most penalties are of that nature.
Henry werner, men s iucm
.J,.;..r alcn hanrU raes Of stu
dent discipline over to the council.
The men's student council and
the women's self government asso
ciation are in joint insigt i
.itti nai-tiaa lad all Nebraska stu
dents who attended the dance held
at the Student Union Duncan
Saturday night will attest to the
ciifroia nf these Darties. They are
all "cut-In" dance and are always
successful financially, accoraina; iu
members of the council, mis suu-
wci tViev admit, is DRrtlallV due
to the fact that fraternities ana
sororities are not allowed to rave
parties on closed nights.
aricinrj rroo em,
rviinrMnnt with the controversy
on the Nebraska campua on me
noririn- nmhi4m. K&nsani are also
attempting to work out some sys
tem to accommouaie can w vum
faculty members and stuaems wno
ii.,. tmr- mm school. The men's
tnrUnt council appoints three
n.mhai-a to a nurkin? committee
Thia naek a drive is beine; made
fnr tho K. U. co-oDerative campus
chest which provides funds for the
Y. M. C A., x. w . v. a., iwu
Cross. Christmas tree fund, band
and freshmen banquet. A com
mittee from the Student council
beaded by Owen Cox Is In charge
of the drive.
Kenneth Meuner. Phi Delta
Thota, is president of the Men a
KMuipnt council. Incidentally the
Kansas council Is a memoer oi
the National Student Federation
of America.
Senior Honorary.
Sflrhom la the ora-anlzation of
senior men that corresponds some
what to the innocents at
bra-ska. The membership is var
iable in size and new member! are
caiartad Inintlv bv members of
Karhstn "Unselfish service" i
rnnalrlarpil to be the b a I 8 On
which members are selected.
Oniat undine- athletes and men
prominent on publication! and in
the Student council ate usually
selected for membership. Politics,
although present In elections and
in the selection of cheer leadra,
does not enter into the selection of
the Sachems, according to repre
sentative Kansas atudenti. Schol
astic ability and achievement Is
considered in the selection of ita
members.
Sachem, however, is solely an
honorary orranization and does
not carry on any campua a.ctiv
Mica um an m conization. Its mem
bers, of course, are prominent in
activities.
Activities Booated.
Th attitude of the University
of Kansas toward activities i in
dicated in a email morsel of advice
given to freshmen in the "K" book
published by the Y. M. C. A. and
approved by the university aa the
official guide. .
"And finally," the freshmen are
told, "don't spend all your time
grinding. Learn to concentrate
while you work. Then get out and
. . .. , . , . ..It..
see tne oiner sine or univernii.jr
life. Above all things don't get
behind in your classwork. Be con
sistent throughout the year and
thus do away witn tne cramming
at the end of the semester."
Thara ta rro a Mortar Board
chapter at Kansas and a society
of representative junior men
known aa the Owl society.
A beautiful Student Union
building is the home of most stu
dent activities and the scene of
successful varsity parties. In it
are the ofticea of the faiuaeni
council. Y. M. C. A.. Y. W. C. a.
and other organizations.
Political Fight.
The Jnyhawkers, like the Corn-
hueker., have their glorious po
litical fiehts in which students be
come greatly agitated over noth
ing and in tne ena noDoay wins
and nobody loses. The pleasing
snort nf thf Kansas situation is
that there is no crosspull between
Da ma ana iraierouy stuaer.ts.
There arc two main political
frtinn rlnminatad bv fraternities
but both blading for non-frater-
nity support cy nominating oaro
candidates. The barbs usually
have as many members of the
Student council as the fraternity
men.
Tha nnlitiral fflrtinn mml suc
cessful in winning elections on the
Kansas campus oi late is tne
Pachacamac group made up of the
following fraternities: Alpha Tau
Omega, Delta Tau Delta, Delta
Upsilon, Delta Sigma j-amDaa,
Kappa Sigma. Phi Delta Theta,
Thl Gamma Delta, Pi Kappa Al
pha, Sigma Chi and Sigma Nu..
on tne omer siae or me ponucai
fanra are the following- fraterni
ties: Acacia. Alpha Kappa Lamb
da, Beta Tneta n, ueua ini, rni
Kappa, Pi Upsilon (local), mi
Kappa Psi and Sigma Alpha Ep-
allon. The Pachacamac faction
ha been in control for five years.
Ulna tin amonc.
rvtad amokine- is not a matter of
concern on the Jayhawker campua
ror tne reason mat tne women s
Self Government association does
not have any rule on it. Each so
rority ia permitted to make its
own rule in regard to smoking.
The Women a sen uovernmeni
association has some interesting
rules regarding the conduct of par
ties. Mere are some or mem;
"There shall be no professional
entertainers at student parties.
Fames must ciosea at n p. m.
except All-University partiea, the
Tuninr Prnm tha finnh Hob. and
the one formal dance of each or
ganization or individual school,
which mav continue until 1 a. m.
The closing hour for farewell
parties including the serving of re
freshments shall be 2 a. m. Stu
dents are expected to be in their
respective rooming: houses not
later than 2:45.
Ooen houses shall be from 8 p
m., until 11 p. m. and the house
hall rlnaa at 11:30 P. m.
The University of Kansas has a
humor publication, The Sour Owl,
publlahed by the Kansas chapter
oi Sigma Delia i;m.
Inc.. Rectors, Cox & Schaburg, Ne
braska Farmer, Roehl Nash Co.,
Marshal Press Co.. Owl Pharmacy.
Lush's Dining Room, Chris Beck
Tire Co., Savoy Cafe, Uneeda Gro
cery & Market. Grainger Bros.,
Huber Manufacturing Co., Beha
Grocery, Griswold Seed Co., Man
hattan Cafe, Herpolsheimers.
A. B. Weeks & Son, Army &
Navy Store. O. J. King Grocery,
Steener Drug, George Bros., Don-ley-Stahl,
Fitzgerald Drug, Henkle
& Joyce, Schwartz Paper Co., Wil
son & Dana. Avery Plow Co.
Black Bros., Loose Wiles Bis
cuits, Palmer Candy Co., Tip Top
Bakery, Woodruff Printing Co.,
Fresh Grocery Co., Eagle Fruit
Co.. Skaggs Safeway, Freadricks
Grocerteria, Parke Brown.
NEW STYLE OF
LETTER AWARDS
IS UNDER FIRE
(Continued from Page 1.)
through the new awards there will
be a distinction made between
those who start every game, and
are really regular piayers, anu
those who are not. That is fine.
but to make the rule effective this
time is not entirely just."
Hughie , Rhea, husky tackle,
likewise characterized the change
as being made at a poor time. "It's
LEARN TO DANCE
fin tsaeh vou to lead In one leaaon.
oiarante. ft teach you In .i i pr
vata (Mioni. Clanaa avary Mond.iy
and Wednesday. Private leaaon.
morning afternoon and evening.
Ball Room and Tap.
MRS. LUELLA WILLIAMS
Private Studio! .
Phone B4258 1220 D TrtEET
S New
New
DIVINE
DORAINES
50c to 2.00
Now Christ inns stock
now in
Hallett
Uni Jewelers
117 So.
128 '
pEstb. 1871
I
AMPUS
CHATTER
Says
"The Co-Op. has that said High
Grade History Note-Book Paper
Ruled on Both Sides
500 Sheet Ream.
ONLY
Co-op Book Store
fJTANT R0N1"IRE FOR
. RALLY BEING BUILT I
(Continued from Page 1.)
night and sophomores will preside
tonight.
News reels of the structure and
of the blaze are to be made by
Pathe news and will be shown
throughout the United States, ac
cording to Williams.
Many Contributes.
The following firms are con
tributing to the bonfire: '
. Armours Packing Co., Lincoln
Drug Co., Tllton Furniture Co.,
Lincoln Paper Co., H. E. Sidles Co.,
Lincoln Hotel, M. Pvaster. Na
tional Caah Register Co., Capitol
Hotel.
Saratoga Billiards, Gralnick
Bros., E. E. Currlnim, Ellingers,
45c
TODAY'S SPECIAL
Baked Bane
Bread and Butter TC1A
Pie a la Mode 1Uk
Any 5c Drink F
Rector's Pharmacy
13 A P
IdancejI
RELIABLE SERVICE
ON ALL BATTERIES
(New Home Northweit Corner 17th and N)
PROMPT DELIVERY ON RENTALS
WESTERN STORAGE BATTERY CO.
B-3391
Willard Batteries
LINCOLN, NEBR.
1646 N
Armistice Day, Nov. H
VARSITY ACES PLAYING
Change of Policy
From now on Modern Dances Thursday uiul
Friday. Old Time Dance Saturday.
Thur. Varsity Ace
Fri. Eddie Sheffert and Lincoln Syncopator
Sat. Dale's Big Five
Moonlight Party House
56 and Que
KNIGHT and WELLS
Dancing Starts at 8:30
Good Floor Everybody Welcome Best of Music