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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN Wednesday, January 15, 1947 EDITORIAL COMMENT , JjC .HjL JjC Page 2 JhsL (Dcdhf. TkJbhaAkcuv rURTf-PIFTB ftAl Subscription ratet are $1.60 per semester. $2.00 per semester mailed, or vz.uu ror ine couege year. sa.uu manea. single copy tc. pubiisned daily curing me icnooi year except Mondays ana Saturdays, vacations and examination periods, by the students of the University of Nebraska under the supervision of the Publication Board. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office In Lincoln, Nebraska, under Act of Congress, March 3. 1879, and at special rate of postage provided for In section 1103, act of October 2. 1917, authorized September au. EDITORIAL STAFF Fdltor .... Phyllis Tesrarden Mansfln Editors Shirley Jenkins, Mary Alice t'awood News Editors Dais Novotny, Jack Hill, Mary Louise Blumel, Jeanns Kerrlfan, Norm I.rirer Sports Editor Georre Miller Siieirtv Editor Pat Jensen At News Kdllor Phil Raynard BUSINESS STAFF. tuinet Manager . jim Van lnrtlnrtam Assistant Dullness Manners Dorothy Lasher. Gould Flare iircuiauon Manager ................ .... Heltb Jones On Our Behalf ... At least one instructor in this university has shown in terest in the student's behalf concerning final examinations. Said instructor was kind enough to submit to this office material which is soon to appear in print in a magazine de signed primarily for high school teacher consumption but nevertheless written on the age-old question concerning the necessity of final examinations. The article, entitled "Why Not Abolish Tests?," will appear in the February issue of the SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS. One classic comment in the article is its reference to the "Hoosier Schoolmasters," and it is to these stereotyped individuals that I wish to refer this article. At several points throughout the essay the author quotes from many other magazines which through the years have carried articles on this subject. Probably as interest ing as the quoted material itself are the dates given in ref erence to the initial printing.of the quoted articles. Certain exerpts on the subject have been taken from magazines as far removed as November, 1929, almost two decades ago . . . yet written on a condition thai; still exists today. Can this be referred to as progress in education? Pointing out that examinations are often referred to by instructors as '-'necessary evils," the article suggests such reference has helped to create a "defeatist attitude" among students and has educated them consequently "to dread, tests and to get out of them whenever possible, and to get nervous when taking examinations." Is the aim of modern education the development of such attitudes? Continuing, the writer refers to a time when he sat with a committee on college examinations. "In the course of its session one member proposed (seriously) that a course grade should depend wholly upon his single two-hour final examination." Although the author states that this was not the opinion of the rest of the committee, nevertheless a college instructor proposed such an antiquated guage of student intelligence. The article deals with those instructors who are so dis posed as to consider the final exam as sole determiner of a student's grade. Due to this idea, "some students con sider the final examination as a sort of 'tool of inquisition' used by the teacher to 'break' the student scholastically." Despite the verbal groans and emotional upheaval of many instructors, the fact remains that exams are definite ly harder on the student than on the instructor. We are all here attempting to get an education, not lose one, and a little consideration in the risrht spot can helD a exeat deal. We realize that finals aren't any fun for the student or in structor, but a professor can partially curb this "scholastic inquisition" while a student can only hope he will. D. N. Home Ec Class Meets With Vet Wives' Group Wives of student veterans dis cussed "New Lease on Leisure" at their first meeting with the meth ods class in Adult Homemaking education January 12 at Teacher's college. Mrs. Rhea Keeler, faculty spon sor for the meeting, and members of the Home Ec class demon strated techniques for making sandwiches in waffle irons, rose salads and banana boats. Tunch was served the women while Wilma Livingston and Viola Sce- feld led discussions on free rec reational opportunities and how to make conversation interesting. Spiced tea, snowballs, prune squares and a tray of cheese and crackers were served the group as examples of easy, quick, inex pensive and sugar-saving foods, Prepared by Matilda Peters of the Home Economics department, the lunch was served by Mary Ellen Howell and Mesdames Shirley Friedley and Maud Coggs. Ruth Maynard of Teachers college fac ulty assisted Miss Peters. "Short Cuts in Washing and Ironing" will be discussed at the next meeting, January 15 at 7:30 m. at Teachers college. Wives of veterans attending university, who wish to join the group, are asked to call Mrs. Rhea Keeler at 2-7261, extension 237, ring 2. Associate Justice Speaks at Law Society Luncheon Associate Justice Fred W. Mess more, of the State Supreme court was the principal speaker at a Phi Alpha Delta, Law fraternity weekly luncheon held Monday at the Capitol hotel. In comparing the law profes sion of thirty years ago to that of the present, Judge Messmore .for mer Beatrice attorney and district court judge, pointed out that be cause of the scarcity of movies and other entertainment, on the day of a law suit the court room was packed. "People came to see the show and a lawyer had to be somewhat of an actor." After relating some of his expe riences both as judge and an at torney, Judge Messmore declared "Law is a delightful, pleasant pro fession with an intense spirit of comradship." Neiv York Organist Will Play At Plymouth Organ Console Dr. Robert Baker comes from New York City to the organ con sole of First-Plymouth Congrega tional church for an organ recital tonight, sponsored by the choirs Courtesy Lincoln Journal Dr. Robert Baker. of the church. He is the second guest organist to play at the Plymouth organ this season, fol lowing Marcel Dcpre who ap peared there in November. One of the youngest and most accomplished American organists. Dr. Baker holds three importaii organ positions in New York, be ing organist at Brooklyn's First Presbyterian churt , at Fifth ave nue s famous Temple Emnnu-el and for the city's civic radio sta tion WNYC whose organ recitals are broadcast from the Brooklyn Museum. His present tour in Chancellor Will Address Com o On An Campus Chancellor Gustavson, address ing the Ag student body for the first time, will speak on "How Shall We Know the Truth?" at a convocation Friday at 4 p. m.in the Student Activities building. For the convocation, sponsored by the Ag Executive board, all classes will be dismissed and of fices closed on Ag campus, Ned Raun, board president, has an nounced. f.ltt(LkifL Dear Editor: Since returning from Xmas va cation I've heard several people speaking of on organization newly born on our fair campus. It seems to be called the "Cornhusker Party," and is made up of Greek and Barb students who are de ; voted to the ' general welfare of the university thru harmony be tween affiliated and nOn-affilia-ted students.. According to my in formation they have as a goal the election of individuals to student positions on a basis of merit rather than the prevaling faction me thod. As a non-affiliated student, and one who is interested in the bet terment of oud university, I agree that such an organization is needed en this campus. At present how- j ever, I would like to know more about the "Cornhusker Party."1 YVbo is behind it? Is it to be an other faction? Are its leaders look ing out for the welfare of the school, or their own welfare? Is is really a coalition party, or just a Barb faction to combat the ex isting faction? We've had enough of this fac tion business with certain elec tions. To many of the ex-G.I.'s this will sound like a lot of childs play, but remember, the students chosen to represent our school in various positions rre many times in the public eye. The. rep utation of Nebraska University may rise or fdll according to the people choose to represent ue. Is the "Cornhusker Party" all that it is chacked up to be? That remains to ba seen, but in he meantime, let's hear more about it? Wayne B. Wells. in WED., JAN UARY 1 5, 1947 IS THE LAST DAY TO HONOR EXPENDABLE SUPPLY TICKETS sin Text Bolta Studwtt Suppfta eludes a performance at Rocke feller Chapel at the University of Chicago. Program. The recital program, for which the 60 cent tickets are available at Deitzc, Schmoller & Mueller and Walt's Music stores and at the door tonight, includes concerto movements by Handel and Vi valdi, and music by Bach, Liszt and contemporary composers. My ron Roberts, sckool of music pro fessor and Lincoln 'organist, will be represented by "Carillon," a composition written two years ago to be released soon by its publish ers. Of interest also is "The Na tivity," by Frenchman Jean Lang lais, which depicts four phases of the Christmas scene. Complete program is: Larico and Finale (Concerto In O ..Major) Handd Adagio (Concerto In I) minor) ... .Vivaldi Rondo for Flutr Rlnck Toccata and Fugue In M minor Harh I'aHtnral Panre Kohln Mil ford The Nativity Jean Ijtnxlals Manner Anvrls 8hi'ih'rd The Holy Family Fantanle and FuKue on notes R-A-C-H. .' I.lnr.n Carillon Myron ItolicrU Hoiilud Sclh Rinirliani Toccata In D flat Joseph Joniten Iowa State Squad Elects Ray Wchde As Cage Captain AMES, Iowa. Results of a pre Big Six season election show that Ray VVehdc, veteran forward from Holstein, will captain the 1946 1947 Iowa State basketball team. Coach Louis Menze did not hold an election at the end of the 1945 1946 season since many farmer lettcrmcn would be returning. The election was held at the start of the conference championship sea son. The new captain has already won two letters at Iowa State and was named to an all-conference forward post. !C C TTT? I.I T T-MUlWliiil.'SSJj! xliactLCuMa V k f !- V'- v - j V 3 m iKJ, New shipment just arrived! E&L3JIE JEANS The popular cotton denim slacks for women and misses ... 2 rows of red st itching and rivet trim mings. With 2 front and 2 hip pockets. Sizes 10 to 20. ft 6) Sportswear Shop GOLD S . . Third Floor