Friday, February 14. 1947
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September 30. 1922. EniTOIUAI, STAFF
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So Much
For So Little . . .
Let X equal a constant quantity of 500. Divide X by
the variable quantity Y, 40. Result, 1250. Divide that re
sult by a variable quantity Z, 10. The answer equals the
University of Nebraska debate squad.
The final answer appears to be in no way connected to
the problem but there is a definite link if the quantities are
identified.
The constant X, equal to 500, represents the annual
appropriation allowed the debate squad for traveling ex
penses by the university. The variable Y and Z, may be
respectively identified as the number of students who will
use this appropriation and the number of trips involved in
a year's competition. By one more simple mathematical
process, an average of 1.25 per student per trip is computed.
Feasible enough is the possibility that the traveling de
bate squad will never include as many as 40 persons on any
one trip, but considering the distance traveled and time
spent at the destination, the mythical scales will still be
balanced at a minimum figure.
Despite the fact that the debaters cut all possible ex
pense corners, which includes traveling by car instead of
bus or train, the participants often are forced to dip into
their own pockets to make ends meet. Such a fact is hard
ly a reputable one, considering that it refers to a college
activity. .
The Secretary of Student Affairs has often questioned,
and rightly so, the advisability of traveling by car, con
sidering hazards of weather and accidents that are never
out of the question under such circumstances. A factual
argument, but not easily adhered to on 500 dollars. Corner
cutting again.
Representing one of the corners that has suffered the
cutting process is the formerly customary, but almost for
gotten, entertainment debates which were conducted in
pre-war years. Numerous, these meetings included such
teams as the Oxford and Cambridge debate squads as well
as outstanding delegations from all over the United States
meeting in competition on this campus. Such practices
mean that the university must guarantee expenses of the
visiting teams which would require a sizable portion of the
meager appropriation. So much, so worthwhile, yet so for
gotten, because of so little.
Debate is extra-curricular work that in the main bene
fits the participating individual primarily; but, the record
made by those individuals in competition with others en
chances the reputation of the school he represents. Nebras
ka's debaters have gained fame throughout the middle west
for their competitive ability. Too often, however, the fame
of the squad goes unnoticed due to the possible reluctance
of the director and the debaters themselves to "blow their
own horns" by releasing data denoting such success unless
asked tb do so.
An example of this can be cited from one of the team's
accomplishments that still basks in obscurity. In the Iowa
Conference competition recently the Nebraska delegation
met and successfully defeated the debate squad from North
western, reputed to be the number one group in the middle
west. This is one of the many blue ribbon performances
that have been marked "unsung."
The questions debated are always pertinent and de
serving of student and faculty interest and attention. The
current question, for instance, is "Labor Problems," one of
great concern to all. A debater bases his cause on solid
background material; proof for the debater, informative fc
the listener.
The problem involved is an apparent one. The debater
has his case: A tangible past record of winning perform
ances and respected reputation, representing so much com
pared to the record of his opponent, his own university
that has offered so little. D. N.
Penny Carnival...
(Continued from Page 1.)
penny carnival is one which in
cludes entertainment for every
one. This event is one in par
ticular when the coeds of our
campus can prove that they have
STAFF
, . . . Jim Van I.andlnKham
Oonld Flagg, Al
Keith Jones
individuality and originality. It's
up to you the students of Ne
braska to support your school
activities; so drop in Grant Memo
rial hall Saturday afternoon and
bring your friends along, too. It's
fun andentertainment for everyone.
UN Looks at Itself . . .
With a few more cracks in the walls of its old build
ings, a few more bricks laid on the foundations of its new
ones and a lot more activity on its campus, the University
of Nebraska stops and looks at itself on its 78th anniversary
tomorrow.
It views more than three-quarters of a century of pro
gress from one building to over 50, from 20 students to
10,000 and from obscurity to recognition for service to Ne
braska and the nation.
The university thinks of these years as progress, gloss
ing over the fortunately few years of regression, due to war,
depression and leadership sometimes lacking in initiative. It
remembers most vividly the last few years with the neces
sary cessation of activity. Then it looks forward.
It looks forward to and sees two roads, one leading up
and one leading down. On the upward path lie buildings
more room for classes, an auditorium, greater engineering
and physical science facilities, an infirmary, dormitories
and an increased and improved faculty. Bigger funds for
research and aid to students through scholarship and fel
lowship are seen along the way. At the top is the univer
sity that Nebraska can be with co-operation from students
nnrl stnfrfv nffWinp the finest education in the nation, taueht
by top instructors with the
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citizens or iNeorasKa oy its comriDuuons inrougn scienuuc
research.
The other road is dim, but the vision of a school strug
gling to attract students to its mediocre campus is clear
enough to be seen.
The university has placed its foot on the upward road
with the leadership of a man who can view the goal. The
direction of its next step rests with the legislature and the
people of Nebraska.
Panel Talk...
(Continued from Page. 1.)
ferences, stated that there was no
need for economic clashes despite
the debate at the various minis
ters' meetings. The university stu
dent declared that any differences
can be settled on the basis of dif
ferent competitive markets.
Schupback, the final speaker
and a staff sergeant serving in
Russia, suggested interchange of
Russ-Amencan students, saying
that such interchange would serve
to better acquaint the peoples of
both countries in matters con
nected with cultural and social
beliefs.
Paul Bogen, director of the
speech department, served in his
usual role of moderator, and Bud
Levinson announced the program.
Levinson announced that there
will be a re-broadcast of the for
um over KFAB at 10:30 p. m. Sat
urday.
Beauty Queens . . .
(Continued from Pagi 1.)
nalists sent to him in December.
Finalists are Meredith Bowhay,
Barbara Busch, Ruth Byers, Betty
Chipman, Sheila Curran, Marilyn
Denison, Pat Felger, Kay Hamm,
Shirley Lierk, Marianne Loomis,
Louise Miesbach, Joanne Patton,
JOAN CRAWFORD
Star of "HUMORESQUE"
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best facilities and repaying the
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Eleanor Stahl, Joyce Stuve, Pat
Toof and Mildred Zuber;
Eligible bachelors, named at
the Mortor Board ball last De
cember, are: George Miller, Jack
Hill, Jerry Moore. Kenny Young
er, Jerry Gardner, Bruce Allen,
Dwight Johnson and Bob Keller.
Hegel said: "Love is the ideality
of the relativity of the reality of
an infinitestimal portion of the
absolute totality of the infinite
being."
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Interested students may write to
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