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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1949)
I Student Council Charged With Political Corruption The faction must go! This was the essence of a series of statements made to the Student Council by their faculty advisors, Wednesday The statement was prompted by a meeting of the Coun cil judiciary committee, Dean T. J. Thompson and the Coun cil's faculty advisors a week ago. Dick Schleusener, judiciary committee chairman, reported the results of the meeting to the council today TEiiiiirapsn EtaGuiifiis FwHooi Dean Accuses Nebraskan, Council of Being 'Controlled' 'Outstanding Nebraskan' Dale Ball, president of the Stu dent Council, has been cited by the Journal as one of six outstanding Nebraskans. The paper stated that the success of the Council was due in large measure to the ability and sincerity of the Council members, especially "their president." Srhlpusener's reDort stated that the administration disapproves the present political situation in the Council. It feels that the council is not representative of the student body because it does not give ade quate representation to the unaf filiated student element. IN EXPLAINING the adminis tration contention, Dr. Curtis Eliot, faculty advisor, emphasized that Dean Thompson is not responsible for the dissatisfaction with the council but that it stems from all parts of the administration. Eliot said he felt that students would immediately cite Thmopson as the person responsible but that the dissatisfaction was much more wide spread. "They (the administration) be lieve that you (the council) have failed as a true student govern ment. Unless something is done you have a chance of losing all representation," Eliot said. The council will have to scruti nize itself carefully, Eliot said. They must decide if they feel that they are representative, Eliot added. "If there is a student minority urniin in control of the council the.-, it is not representative." he j said. COUNCIL SPONSORS, Miss Marv Mielenz and Eliot, slated that the council was granted au- hnritv to L'overn as a representa tive student group and that when it ceases to be representative will "disappear." Rnth sponsors felt that the only solution to the problem is to draw- up a new constitution. Schleusener presented two sug gestions for constitutional revi sion which he had received. The first would retain the present sys tem of representation by colleges but would require a certain pro portion of affiliated and unaffili ated students from each college ' The second would put representa tion on a regional basis. COUNCIL SECRETARY Dick Johnson, stated that he saw no need for a chanrre. to which Schleusener replied that the ad ministration feels that the council is not fulfilling the obligation un Her which it was sot up. "That is reason enoueh." he added. Barbara Speer pointed Out that the constitution, as it stands, pro vides the mechanism for "house rlenninc." These mechanisms are embodied in forcinc secret nolit ical crouns into the open, she said. The matter will be turned over the judiciary committee for ac tion. I! I' Pz X L ' f rfiBRi,i.inuipiiiMh- ilniiiiiifciliMiM .4fe- 4 ::. .kmmxm Tf a frtrt rA tnnt "if vnn want to pet ahead" on fhe Uni versitv of Nebraska campus you "must have the blessing of the faction," T. J. Thompson, iean oi ouiaeni miairs, tuiu members of ISA at their weeKiy meeting. Dean Thompson spoke to tne independent atuueia amu- ciation on me yinc w Cornhusker Sales to End Tomorrow CHANCELLOR GUSTAVSON gives the $10 prize he donated for the Student Foundation New Name contest to Kathleen Dodson, contest chairman. The Chancellor pledged the cash award for the prize-winning name for the campus service organization at a stu dent Foundation-faculty luncheon last December. Photo taken by Bob Hamilton Vol. 49 No. 94 Lincoln 8. Nebraska, Thursday, Feb. 24, 1949 Masquers Satire in to Emphasize Musical Revue The Nebraska Masquers musical designed by Marr. Mary Sigler revue. "Skyline Scandals or i ana jjcan ntus Coed Award Applications s Are Available It takes brains! It also takes an application blank for any undergraduate woman with a good scholastic record to apply for a $100 schol arship. The award is offered by the Lincoln Branch of the American Association of University Women. Members of the classes of '50, 51 or '52 are eligible to apply- Blanks arc available at the office of the Dean of Women In Ellen Smith hall. These must be mailed to Mrs. William P. Barnes, 2325 South 24th, before March 12. The application blanks must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation, one from a fac ulty member. Applicant? should have grades forwarded from the registrar's office to the associa tion. Applications should include the designation of a time on March 18 when the applicant is free for a personal interview. Inter views will be held In Ellen Smith hall. Winners will be announced at Honors Convocation April 26. Last year's recipient was La vcrna Acker. "Two Schmorks in New York, will be played as a satire all the way according to author and di rector Gaylord Marr. The series of sketches will be presented 7 p.m. Sunday Jn the Union ball room. "Because all of the metropoli tan notables are satirized, it was thought only fitting to exaggerate the costumes, settings and music," explained Marr. "Color will be dominant, the entire revue hav ing a bright and breezy nature." THE SETS, for the most part, are vividly painted cutouts, ca ricaturing the conventional stage furniture. For example, in the barroom scene the only set is a bizarre-like brilliantly-pa i n t e d cutout bar, complete with iron rail for footrest. The sets were all st rnetion The enst iimes also display the satirical touch. Executed by .Te:inne Pierce and Jo Speidell, they add to the comedy theme of the revue by exaggerating the dress of the prominent New York er. TO ADD a final touch of satire, the music and lichting have been carefully selected. Bud Winter, who will accompany the entire revue at the piano, has selected his music in the same vein as that underscoring the old-time silent movie. The lighting will be played in a single white spot covering nnlv the nlavini? area of the stage All in all, "Skyline Scandals" denotes a mood of whimsical lan tasy overtoned with brightly col ored settings and costumes. Fridav. Feb. 25. is the last chance to buy a 1949 Cornhusker. Cnrn Cohs and Tassels will stop takins orders so that the number of books to print can be deter mined, Partial payments are also due Friday. Payments made later will be $3. The Cornhusker office an nounced sale of '45, '46, '47 and '48 Cornhuskers for 54 a copy. There is only a limited quantity of books available at this special price. THE '49 YEARBOOK is the 80th anniversary issue and is "sur prisingly different!" exclaimed Ray Biemond, business manager. The book includes pictures of the nniversitv of 80 years aeo as con trasted with the campus today. New and excitins style and color hiphlinhts the Cornhusker and the whole book will be in lower case letters. Indexing has been cut to give more space to the enlarged student shots and party scenes. The Individual student pictures are larcer and Biemond estimated that the '49 book will be the best ever published by NU. In nast years, the Cornhuskers have won hieh honors in the na tional collegiate judging of year books. The start predicts tnat tne '49 issue will be one of the top yearbooks in the nation. Books may be secured from Cob, Tassels or in the Cornhusker office. The office is located in the basement of the Union. ated students in campus life, Mon day night. "IT IS deplorable that students can't get the recognition they de serve thru merit rather man xnru political coercion," Thompson said in speaking of The .uany xse braskan. He accused student organiza tions such as The Daily Nebras- V i i l i Courtesy Lincoln Journal Dean Thompson. of Vespers lo Hear Anderson Tonight Have you ever wondered why you are here? Is there a reason or a plan for existance?. Philip Anderson will discuss this topic, "Why are you here? at Vespers Thursday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. Anderson is a graduate as sistant in physiology who is work ing on his masters degree in phys- The music this week is in charge of Miss Myra Hauge, member of Sigma Kappa sorority and di rertnr of the Vesner choir. Ves per services are held every Thurs day at five by the YWCA in the hope that they will add something oi value to university nie. 60 Ac Coeds to Model Costumes Based On Old 'Monday's Child' Nursery Rhyme . . . Al spring siyie snow Do you know your destiny? According to this old nursery rhyme, every child has her day and therein lies her fate. Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full af grace, Wednesday's child is filled with woe, Thusrday's child has far to go, Friday's child is loving and giv ing, The child that is born on the Sabbath . day Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay. TO THE THEME of this poem, 60 Ag college co-eds will model costumes of their own creation Thursday evening, Feb. 24, at the Home Ec club's spring style thow. The event Is scheduled to be gin at 8 p.m., in the Foods and Nutrition building, according to Marg Reynolds, general chairman for the affair. Spectators will be seated In the cafeteria, lounge and banquet rooms. A complete show will be presented in each of the three rooms. The style show is sponsored annually by the Home Ec club and fashion merchandnng class. Miss Mary Hosier is the faculty advisor for the show. Beginning with the first day of the week, Monday's "children" will appear in dresses chosen to emphasize femininity and to ac centuate their fair complexions. Tuesday's ensembles will feature graceful, sweeping skirts, rich ma terials, and exquisite fashioning.- WEDNESDAY, the day of woe, will be depicted by students downhearted by the burden of class routine. Gloom chasers in the form of gay colors and pretty materials will characterize the dresses shown in this group. Girls who will have "far to go" on Thursday will model costumes desigsed for travel and shopping. Formals and date dresses will be inelnrled In the Friday trroun. Saturday's busy college girl will find the answer to her wardrobe nroblem in the "busv-dav" clothes modeled for this occasion "Dressy" costumes will be fea tured in the Sunday group, which will include several of the latest fashion ideas for spring THE ACCESSORIES which will complete the ensembles are be ing furnished through the cour tcsy of Magce's. New interest has been added to this vear's show with the addition of masculine commentators. Chuck Ochrle and Warren Hinrichs, bi zad students majoring in fabric merchandising will introduce the models as they appear. Jo Moss will serve as the third commenta tor. Advance ticket sales indicate that the larcest crowd in history will be present to view 1949's fashions. Coffee and brow ill Ve served bv the Home Ec club during the intermission period. kan and the Student Council being "faction controlled. "Tt is n shame that students on the council do not represent the entire student body. The council is made up of affiliated students," he continued. nr.AN THOMPSON expressed the opinion that there is definitely a need for reform. He said that the percentage of unaffiliated students in student activities is deplorably small. "We have been waitine ror tne reform to come from the students but if it does not it will come from the faculty. Something will have to be done," he added. TTe siippestfd that unalfuiatca students need more organization for social, "not political," pur poses. Many university stuaems have no contact with this institu tion outside their classroom ac tivity, he said. SEVERAL possible remedies for f ihn unnf filiated students were suggested by Dean Thompson and ISA members, une wnc that the council be made up of two boards. One of these boards to be composed of unamiiatea students and one of affiliated stu dents Another proposal stated that ISA president, Cecil Middle- ton, should have seat on me Student Council. Reeular provisions for social life and adequate unaffiliated rep resentation m camous me. is a pressing necessity, Thompson said. "The organization must show crme nrrnmnlishment in order to attract unaffiliated students," he concluded. 4- Dn-Nite Club To Serve Milk Refreshments The Union Dance Committee will sponsor the monthly Dri Nite club in the Union ballroom Friday between 9 and 12 p. m. Featuring Riley Smith and his or chestra, the club will have milk refreshments and table service. The floor show will be at 10 p. m. with Neil Atkinson and Terry Gaines, piano team; Jane Simpson, tap dancer; and Sue Kent, blues singer. The Dri-Nitc committee of the Union dance committee is in charge of the club. Members of the committee are: chairman Ralph Taylor; Jerry Solomon, Norma Gamerl, Arthur Mauk, Shirley King, Bob Moss, Betty Roessler, Cy Johnson and Sara Devoc.