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THE NEBRASKAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1935. The NEBRASKAN Station A, Lincoln, Nebraska. Official Student Publication find Bulk' tin ot the 1935 Summer Section. Published Wednesday niornlnK dur ing tha summer sopn1m and circulated free to summer students ami faculty members from boxes In Social Sciences nd Teachers college buildings and Andrews hnll. Directed by Student Publications Board Telephone: Day B6691 Night B6882 Virginia Selleck Editor Johnston Snipes Associate Editor Truman Oberndorf. . .Business Manager Are They A fraid? ARE professors afraid, com pletely disinterested, or merely unable to make up their minds on any subject until they have been able to discover what the general concensus of opinion is? It seems obvious that there is something the trouble when nine out of ten professors on the cam pus refuse to be quoted on any subject whatsoever. The stock answers to student queries are careful "Is this off the record?" or "You aren't going to publish what I say?" It can easily be seen why in structors might refuse to discuss their personal attitude toward smoking, alcoholic beverages and the like. What is not so easily understood is why professors of political science are unable to de termine whether or not the na tional debt is increasing. THE other day a Nebraskan re porter attempted to get some interviews concerning the Presi dent's Youth Program, not a very controversial subject ... at least at the time. He was slightly facilitated by the fact that Dr. Willis Sutton had made a state ment to the evening papers the night before, which many had un doubtedly seen. Nevertheless, out of some ten professors who were called, five re fused absolutely to comment on the thing, two asked that their statements not be printed, two merely said they thought it a "good idea" and one had an intelligent, enthusiastic comment, although he murmured when he had finished, "I don't suppose I should be saying all this." THIS was only one of many occasions when students were laboring under the impression that members of the faculty might have something worth while and inter esting to contribute to campus thought and were promptly cor rected. Do faculty members realize that many of the impressions, ideas, pinions, and much of the knowl edge with which the student leaves college is derived from his teach ers rather than from his books? Don't they aee that an informa tive, intelligent comment on any subject will be a better way to help the student to form his opin ions than refusing to comment at all? The more different opinions the better; the men and women reading them can see more clearly the logical and reasonable points on each side. IF a member of the faculty was ever discharged because of an expression of opinion that did not go beyond the bounds of decency and common sense, we have not heard of it If one has ever been discharged, it stands as a monu ment to stupidity, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. If none ever has been discharged, the professors are afraid of their shadows. If any man who has had a col lege education and has specialized In some particular line can't make up his mind as to what he thinks about some development or change In that field, he is either a moron or a jellyfish. rOlTSG people should be taught 1 1 to recognize intelligent obser vation and opinion. They should realize that because there is an issue at stake, one need neither hide nor fight They should be helped to form sane and sensible opinions. An example of craven tess, fright or complete indecision will hardly help them. ROBERT Maynard Hutchins, president of Chicago university . . "My view of education is to vnapttle the minds of the young nd inflame their intellects." See, professor? Rent a car for ny trip at any hour. You'll be surprised how good, how cheap and how easy to rent- Call or drop In. We are Just adding 1925 Chevrolets to our line. Motor Out Company 1120 P St- Phone B6819 Here and There rpOMOKROW we have the birth 1 day of the nation again. Let all of us pray that those who haven't already been killed in wars, auto mobile accidents, or some other stupidity, aren't maimed or ann hialatod by fire-works. Remnants of barbaiism are obvious every where in our so civilized world but the danger to human life that comes every Fourth of July is a rcdiculous and incredible thing. With all this talk about relief, and with all the students trying to get jobs, one can't help but think of the telephone situation on the campus. We can't decide who needs the relief the most. . .we poor folks the relief the most . . . wc poor fools who are trying to get our numbers or the telephone operator who's trying to get a hundred of them. It's easier to run over to the of fice and give her your call than to try to get her to take it over tht nhone. But once vou tret there you see that there are two sides to every question; you may be one out of fifty trying to get her at the same time. Couldn't we use another operatoi or two? Oliver Wrendell Holmes: "Hered ity is an omnibus in which our an cestors ride, and every now and then one of them puts his head out and embarrasses us." Old Sam Johnson had a melan choly view: "There is more to be endured than enjoyed in human life." . . . but Pope declared, "What ever is is right." And then there's always "Gul liver's Travels" Swift who believed that "Happiness depends on being well deceived." STUDENT PULSE Brief, concise article, pertinent to student life and university matter will he welcome in this column under the rale, of Mnnd newspaper practice which excludes all lilx-Uin material and nerwinal attacks. letters mntt bear the name o fthe writer which will not be piiMlNhcfl untr. desired, let ter should not exceed two hundred and fifty words. Why Be Bored? TO THE EDITOR: In a recent letter to the editor the bored attitude of certain students at the Friday mixers was pointed out. This attitude is marked, especially in comparison with parties during the regular session. The serious note is also shown in all campus activities this summer. Why not take part in these ac tivities and at least appear to have a good time? It is not necessary to neglect school work to enjoy these programs, for the summer school curriculum is designed to give time for both study and recre ation. Don't wait until too late to take part in the summer recreation pro gram or you will miss one of the most important parts of the uni versity extra-curricular schedule. By taking an interested part and enjoying yourself you may help some disgruntled summer school student have a better time too. S. S. FORMER STUDENT RE CALLS AFFAIRS ON UNI VERSITY CAMPUS TWO DECADES AGO. (Continued from Page 1). one get in by ten-thirty cn week nights, twelve-thirty otherwise. However, Dean-Mary Graham and Dean Engeberg gave helpful rather than critical interviews. And Chan cellor Avery proved not to be ogre but a kindly man who had been seriously embarrassed by a reporter's carelessness. Journalists Publish Whisk Broom While in the administration building the reporter visited the alumni office in the northwest basemen corner. The alumni secre tary, Annis Chaikin, had received an old photograph of a man set ting type for the first Alumni Jour nal. Before he left the building he visited the student activities office to get his copy of the Whisk Broom, published for the first time by Theta Sigma Phi, women jour nalists. They proposed to "brush the dust from the campus. As he left the building he ran into an indignant student & Phili pino, adept with gestures. It seem Typewriters for Rent Underwood, Royal, Smith & Remington. Special rates to students. Nebraska Typewriter Co. B2157 130 No. 12th ed that a local store was display ing negligee embroidered in his home country. The display window had been livened up by what they labeled "A Filipino Lady's Comb." It was a huge affair, according to the student, not a lady's comb at all, but something used to separate cotton threads from the cotton.. League of the Golden Fleece. The social life of the school must not be neglected. He would find out about the dinner the red-haired coeds had given the night .before ..."League of the Golden Fleece," they called themselves. The story was out that they served pink ice cream for dessert. Dr. Louise Pound, a faculty member, would know. In her office, she confirmed the report and added that they had cake with pink frosting, too. Dr. round reminded him of the tea the dramatic club was to give for Count Leo Tolstoi that after noon. He must meet the distin guished visitor from Russia, son of the novelist. The party was in the Club's rooms in the Temple. They were serving tea from a huge sam ovar, in an atmosphere heavy with increase. Even a busy reporter had to stand in line to meet the gray haired man. He did not regret do ing so when the woman ahead of him asked the Russian what he thought of women being given the right to vote. Tolstoi Opposed Womens Vote. The outburst that followed was decidedly indicative of the fact that Tolstoi didn't believe in wom en's voting at all. As the reporter got his interview from some one else's questions, he wondered what the university woman's suffra the university woman's suffrage club thought of Tolstoi. He set out in search of a school suffragette, discovered that they were serving on Sheridan Blvd. The state legis lature was considering a bill al lowing women to vote, and Mrs. Woods, an ardent suffragette, was entertainnig the wives of the leg islators. Tho he didn't find a suffragette, he did get some information about the clothes the girls would wear at Friday night's Junior Prom. There would be several hoop skirts, and at least one pair of ruffled nantalettes. He understood they would dance to Billy Sunday's Brighten tne tjorner wnere xou Are." and sinsr it. too. Billy had come over from Omaha tne week before and had taueht the stu dents the sone. and asked them to sing it at every school gathering of the year. Visits Dr. Barbour. With interest he climbed the steps to Dr. Barbour's office in the crowded museum to get a drawing of a prehistoric animal whose skel ton had recently come in from western Nebraska. Dr. Barbour was pleasant and it was a pleas ure to visit his office. He stopped by to see Professor Gass in the rhetoric department about his ar ticle "Machinations of the Music Box," lately accepted by the At lantic Monthly. A most satisfactory world, the reporter mused, as he went to write up his stories. True, there was a war in Europe, but the United States would not get into it. Woodrow Wilson had been re elected because "he could keep the country out of war." It was late that night when the reporter went thru the gate in the high iron fence that surrounded the campus. He knew his dinner, if they had saved him any at the house would be cold. He didn't mind. The day had been interest ing, one to be long remembered. College reminded him of climb ing along a high mountain. In places, the going was dificult but the views along the way to the top were worth the struggle. One got a perspective of life from college, got visions which would make it easier to cross tvi shadowed val leys in life ahead. UNIVERSITY REGENTS APPROVE BUDGET OF NEARLY $3,000,000 (Continued from Page 1.) proved. Miss Clara Conklin, pro fessor of romance languages, will retire with an emeritus title; Miss Learn to Dance NOW! Register this week, and take advantage of our Special Rate Four Private Lessons 3.50 Questionnaire Reveals Trends In State Educational Systems Kdllor'a note! This I. the first of a "rim of four tabulation, derived from qil niifinlre study relative t finance, prosmm. and personnel trend. In .N. hrL,T durlnr the list two )nin. The qn.-MM.nmi Ire wa recently sent to evey hnri snrltendcnt In the stnte l.y the Neon, Stale To.cl.cr, A.aoclntl.m Out of "no n" proximately blank., which were act, 300 have been returned . Improvement In finance, replacement and Home exiMin.lou noticeable In the ,m,Vn i-'hln" "nnlttoi. cncn.lly better. Ic. hn..lnR crllicHn,, HHhm.Rh?he enure of ndmlnlslralor. Is .n.lt below nrml. Yearly Salary Paid HIKh (School tiassronm leacher. In 1934-35. No. .ononis Highest- Lowest- Average- -m. of school. rKirUis (Median) Medin) (Medium fa tHehr. or mor .12 $1,737.50 $1,050.00 1. 344.00 5?0 eacher. ......... U 1,412.50 1.000.00 1.160.00 Ti 2.1 loHohc vl . 70 1,0X0.00 H00.00 9M.O0 .2 1. 12 787.50 720.00 742.50 ! 9 1.548.00 00.00 1.170.00 l',;, 2SS 1.000.00 610.00 890.00 "C yearly (ninry'i;ald tirade Classroom Teacher. In 1934-35. leany nnw y .chools Highest- Loweat- Averace- ri..... f reporting (Median) (Median) (Median) Classes of schools "J"" " . n2 so 7P5 00 1.043.00 46 teacher, or more 12 ,1"&7 SO 807 00 908.00 21-45 teachers 70(l 00 735 00 4-10 teachers J'l 25 65.00 573 75 3 or less teacher. 12 25 00 742.50 796 50 ; 283 67500 630.00 650.00 "'ii'KW&Jg? SKT "Avera.e- C.asse, of schoo.s m.rt.g (Median) (Median (Median) 21-45 teacher. " 1 ioo 00 900.00 980.00 11-20 teacher. 5 aoo 00 800.00 850.00 4-10 teacher. ljjjj g0" fO 00 900.00 3 or less teachers 9 .00 1.170.00 Special . 8 1 000 00 610.00 900.00 AU choo r . . . b( 2d, Therte.MW. Mo. .choola Highest- If'81: AJS.-i Casse. of school. reports (Median) (Mhan) (Median, 46 teachers or more H ,1'75 00 837.50 910.50 21-45 teacher. 13 Q 764 tH) 11-20 teacher. HJ-OO 4-10 teacher. 16o 630.00 3 or less teachers 8 it 00 742.50 796.50 Khi. . .7 v.v.v.:: : 7. : : : 7. : 2646 3!oo mo-op 675.00 Elizabeth Reese, associate pro fessor of romance languages, who will retire on account of health; and Dr. A. L. Candy, who will re tire as professor of methematics emeritus. Miss Conklin has been on the university staff since 1S92 and was chairman of the department of romance languages from 1905 un til 1934. Miss Reese has been on the staff since 1905. t Dr. Candy has been a member of the faculty since 1S93 and is the oldest active - faculty member. He has been acting dean of the col lege of arts and sciences, chairman of the department of mathematics, and chairman of the course of study committee. L. F. Garey, associate professor of agricultural economics at the University of Minnesota, was named professor of rural eco nomics for one year. He will re place Harold Hedges, who resigned recently. From 1915 to 1917 Pro fessor Garey served as head of the agricultural department of Peru Normal. Mr. L. L. Zook, who for the past year has been acting superinten dent of the North Platte substa tion was named superintendent Saturday. He was named acting A HOT WEATHER HIT! Crisp ... Cool San forized Wash Suits $C95 Miami Cloth Imported Linens Java Weaves White Seersucker White, Tans, Greys Sizes 34 to 44 In the Dounlair$ Men's Shop at superintendent upon the death of SupL W. P. Snyder last July. 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