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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN Monday, April 7, 1952 EDITORIAL PAGE Go To College? . . . Then What? Here we are students. Why? Exactly what is there about a college education that causes some of us to give up everything to gain it? This is, perhaps, the fundamental question facing everyone of us on University campuses today just as it always has been. In many ways it is a moot question, but in many ways it can be answered. Time magazine took a survey in 1947 to see just what college graduates got and ex pected out of college. The results' of this survey, the most extensive one of its type, were given to the Columbia university bureau of applied social research. At Columbia, Mrs. Patricia Salter West spent almost two years working with 90,640 I.B.M. cards, running and re-running them through ma chines, to consolidate the information into a book which became her doctoral thesis. 'Humanized' Collection At this point the answers to the collegiate ques tion were just facts. Then they went to Ernest Havemann, former Time editor and now with Life, who molded them into a "humanized" collection of statistics throwing a new light on why we go to college. These facts are available in a book called "They Went To College." What Next? ogy and mathematics) and 10 per cent in business administration. These, and all figures used in the book, come from the 9,064 graduates, young and The Daily Nebraskan has secured an advance old, men and women, good students and bad, who copy of this book. It reaffirms statistically some participated in the survey. of the convictions about college students that have been generally held, introduces some startling new facts and debunks a considerable amount of collegiate folklore. Despite all the uproar that might be made to the contrary, going to college has become, at least partially, a social habit; it is the thing to do. According: to the book, practically every parent who can afford it tries to give his chil dren a college education. Yet the fact is that there are thousands of parents who, if pressed, would admit that they are firmly convinced that going to college is a waste of time yet who are afraid not to send their children. Although common terminology implies that par ents send their children to college, the book points out that only 17 per cent of the men students and 45 per cent of the coeds go through school com pletely supported by their parents. In contrast, 24 per cent of the men and 10 per cent of the women earned three-fourths to all of their way through school. What Is An Education? Where Do Students Come From? Where do college students come from? The survey shows that 24 per cent of us come from small towns of 2,500 to 25,000 population. This is even more significant when you realize that only 17 per cent of the country's total population lives in towns that size. The farm, where most of the nation (36 per cent) lives, contributes only 10 per rent of the graduates. The second most productive in college graduates are towns of less than 2,500 population (20 per rent). Seventeen per cent of the nation's populace lives in the huge cities (500,000 population and over) but only 17 per cent of the college graduates come from these metropolises. On The AP Haywire Amy Palmer The primaries are over, and we can all be friends again 'and concentrate on the really .important issue of the day picnics. But one parting shot at politics, in the form of .poetry, of course: !They have such refined and i delicate palates That they can discover no one worthy of their ballots, And then when some one ter rible gets elected They say, There, That's just what I expected! So much for Taft (to whom the poem was "dedicated). Red Cross workers are really knocking themselves out in their present drive for blood. I'll admit it's a worthy cause, but their meth ods of persua sion are rather vicious. One worker proudly reported she had signed up her house 100 percent. And you know, some of tohse girls she "signed up" haven't recovered full use of their arms yet. Really got in trouble last week. I was supposed to write a thumb-nail sketch of a cer tain person for a class. Material on him was rather scarce, but I did just as I was told. However, I was rather nervous before giv ing my report and rhewed off the nail with the sketch on it. Oh, that was a nose-holder, wasn't it. Too bad there wasn't more in terest in the NUCWA spring con A Student Views The News I m n nn . miiiiiW' Soviet Organization Blocks Actual UN, Campus Counterpart - Charles Gomon "Like father, like son," the old adage points out. The truth of this platitude was aptly illustrated, at least as far as the United Nations is concerned, during last week's model UN conference. The par ent organization in New York has its bitter de bate and frustrating delays and its NUCWA spon sored off-spring at Nebraska maintained this repu tation. Seemingly the best prepared of the delegations to the model Charter Amendment Conference, the Soviet bloc virtually succeeded in tying the organization in parilamentary knots. The USSR requested no less than eight time-consuming roll call votes before the first plenary session was an hour old. Even Vishlnsky can hardly match that in the actual UN. Unfortunately the opposition to the Soviet dele gations seemed somewhat disorganized if not ac tually weak. Sheer weight of numbers finally sub- tv, TJuccion ViH fnr domination of the COn- ference, but there seemed to be no spark of opposi- JflQfS Q THf" UN tTcP INAT IGN5 tion leadership at me moaei conierence sum oa characterizes the sessions in New York. It must be admitted that the issues discussed by the model conference were difficult ones. The question of what to do about the veto in the Secur ity Council has long been a thorny one. The start ling thing about the veto is that the U. S. origin- Talmer ally insisted upon having this power. In the final analysis, it Is doubtful that any of the big five would relinquish the veto power al together. No acceptable solution has been found by the real UN. The other issue, that of granting the General Assembly more power, is equally rough. Its com plexities seem to defy solution. At the Nebraska conference, as at the UN, num erous proposals were advanced, some of them quite extreme. One nation proposed that all members of the Security Council have a veto instead of just the big five. The final session of the conference decided, however, These attempts at solution are being sent to the but what happens then? According to the book, ' curricular activities on campusl UN Headquarters in ew xotk. they go into the world to earn more money thwj dS non-garduates. Also, the cash value of a degree ! version of Russia was wonderful, increases with age where the earning power of, Their stubbornness and persistent the averaee U.S. man decreases after ace 44. The demanding of a roll-call vote median income of college grads under 30 is! $J,dj compared witn $i,obU lor all American men One thing about the conference But at 50 and over the gap really becomes im- really shocked me, though. I no pressive college grads: $6,244, and all U.S. men: in the Prgram that Doris $2,344. All graduates do not earn terrific salaries, It would be extremely difficult to obtain real ing and even humorous. Acacia's concessions from the nations of the world regard ing the "liberalization" of the UN Charter. Every provision is now there because some nation in sisted upon it when the Charter was drafted. The spirit of cooperation among nations must manifest itself a great deal more than it has up to now if revision of the Charter is possible. I seemed funny until you stop to think that it's actually that way. i Carlson was vice chairman. I stands of the UN members was perhaps too real istic. The atmosphere of tension under which the delegates worked last week aptly illustrates the difficulty which the UN faces in attempting to re solve the conflicts of nations. Add to this feeling of insecurity the language dif ficulties, conflicting national interests and. racial animosities of the world and an even more ac curate picture of the problems of the UN be comes apparent. It sometimes seems a wonder that anything is accomplished at all. however, to give the General Assembly the power to decide by a two-thirds vote whether or not a state shall be admitted to the UN. This Swedish sponsored amendment was one of few which fought its way up from committee to final passage. On a joint Australian-U. S. amendment the Con ference recommended that the veto power of the big five be eliminated in the amendment process itself. At present, ratification by all the big five is necessary before any amendment may go into effect. The Conference was unable to agree on any other modification of the veto power in the sec urity council. Even India spoke in opposition to its abolition. A Czechoslovakia sponsored amendment was ac cepted giving the General Assembly the power by a two-thirds vote to decide which delegation shall It is upon this illusive spirit of cooperation that thought we had enough of that the UN is built. As Dr. Clvde Saeleton. professor be seated if two governments claim the same seat around here without a chairman. !of international law at New York university and in the UN. Incidentally, the Czech delegate, Paul I Ul Xli IV-J. 1JC1 U W MM a M.aa s . v., -' ' - That takes care of who paid the bills, but however. Fifty-seven per cent of the graduates in ; tthatwofilde af ah ! principal conference speaker, pointed out, the de- Rohon, is a native of that country, and gave the what did these students get? Very few of them medicine earn $7,500 or more; while only four perity vicgs got the same thing. To illustrate the variety of cent of the graduates in education and two per cent of the clergy earn that much. college educations students at the same school can receive, the book explains that "it would be pos- Lays Out 7he Facts sible for twin brothers to go to the same school, join the same fraternity, go to all the same social functions, date the same girls, and yet by virtue of taking different courses never meet the same professors, read the same books or be exposed to the same facts." Then the question of why any particular per son wants to get a college education depends on what he means by college education. To 26 per cent of the graduates questioned in the survey, a college education meant a major in the human ities. Twenty per cent majored in engineering, 18 per cent in the sciences (physics, chemistry zool- That is a taste of what the book has to say about what we are doing. It doesn't answer any questions definitely because most questions con cerning the results of college cannot be an swered. It does give a comprehensive review of what 9,064 graduates have done with them selves and their education. Nowhere does the book pretend to maintain that what it says is gospel; it merely collects the facts, reviews them and lays them out for the world to read and mull over. e Another blow has recently hit collegiate crooks. Campus police have invaded the campus. Their department has been removed to Temporary L, home of future teachers. No doubt they'll soon have spotters at work on the roof ready to drill any one who even looks as if he might want to park in the wrong place. That's the way it goes; if it isn't the draft, it's rustification. A few of us were wondering the : otner day if instructors can get in j trouble that way. Wouldn't it be catastrophic if a few of the boys got shipped out the week of final sire to cooperate is necessary before any interna tional agreement is possible," even under the pres ent Charter. The imitation by Nebraska students of the Soviet delegations fits with his individualistic stand on the issues. Despite numerous attempts to find fault with Rohon's credentials, the Russians were never able to silence him. Stolen Goods- Alphabet Club Formed To Remember Fillmore Marilyn Mangold The Daily Nebraskan recommends the book as!Cryin.' shame. an intriguing commentary on what we are doing ; here and what we will do after graduation Here we are students. Why? D.P. It's never good to break tradi-lblue Monday morning thinking of 4Uie Aftlnmn will nnt a ill ' ol 1 1he urnrlr nhpaH Tn him. life is a LiUii, U Villa ,uiAlllll ' ' w. iiust a few notes on politics so that a glorious adventure. Probably it won't be so radically different does sitting-up exercises "Perhaps that's the reason professors expect more of their pupils," he said. Continue the Search Lefterip The first universities, in their educational psy chology departments, were concerned only with developing techniques and skills to improve knowl edge. Later they discovered that this could only take place in a healthy body. And then came the mental health idea. Educa tors discovered that emotional health in a uni versity is as important as physical health. Ac cording to Dr. Lewis Barbato, University of Den ver psychiatrist who spoke to University students and faculty members Friday morning, the role of mental health in colleges, particularly psychia try, is as recent as 1920, when the first course in mental hygiene was started at Washburn uni versity in Kansas. Now, Dr. Barbato said, at least 25 universities have full-time psychiatrists, and 550 more have part-time psychiatrists. Thanks For Support a . t f . I .1 . . . mental Health importantiTo The Editor: The University has been considering the idea of hiring of full-time psychiatrist for some time. At last report, Dean C. W. Borgmann told The Daily Nebraskan that the only thing in the way was "finding the right man at the right price." In his speech Friday, Dr. Barbato outlined a com mendable program in practice at Denver uni versity. The plan calls for psychiatric interviews with every prospective teacher to make the stu dents aware of emotional difficulties and how to cope with them. He expressed hope that a broader program might be put into effect to include other colleges. The Daily Nebraskan supoprts the ideo of full time psychiatrist, and hopes that the University administration is still searching actively for "the right man." J. S. Margin Notes From Tecumseh comes word of a Johnson county spelling contest for grade school and junior high school children. When those young sters get to college they'll still be working at getting those letters in the right places. Perhaps a few University students regret not paying more attention to their early-year spelling exercises. It seems to become increasingly important. And from the southland, Tennessee to be spe cific, comes a candidate for the Presidency of this United States that doesn't sluff over the name of his country in his campaign speeches. Sen. Estes Kefauver says "Yew-nited States" and says it hard. The fresh southern accent is not unusual and the strong accent on the "Yew-nited States" is good and rather different to hear. How nice it will be for Gen. Dwlght Eisen hower to speak for himself if and when he re turns to the United States. The host of authori tative sources, sources close to the General, con firmed reports, and spokesmen close to Eisen hower have something to report each day on what "Ike" thinks. He might appreciate being able to speak for himself some day. From the White House comes word that Presi dent Truman absolutely will not be on hand at the Democratic national convention to dictate behind-the-scenes politickings. The Democrats will Daily Thought Hatred does not cease by hatred at any tlmei hatred ceases by love. Buddha. certainly have a free-for-all affair July 21 in Chi cago if there will be no machine-politician dicta ion of the convention's choice. Should be interesting. If a word of thanks can make the day seem brighter, then the sun should be shining. Very sin cere and heartfelt THANKS to all who helped in the stories and pictures for our program last weekend. It was a huge success, and we have heard many com pliments on the handling of the newspaper stories. You give excellent support to all campus organizations and I am afraid we fail to let you know our appreciation. Thanks to each one of you. Very sincerely yours, HELEN TROY MARTIN, sponsor Members of Orcheis, Pre-Orche- sis and Men's Dance Group ,? at It ! I Xy-f 4 Jhi (Daily ThiuaAcuv FIFTY-FIRST TEAK Member I Associated Collegiate Press Intercollegiate Press Tb. Dftltr Nebnskma to paMMw b th todcoti f the t'ntvernfly of NetmwkB M exp-f-Mtoo lHHmU nd opin ion, mlr. 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Nebra.ba.jfce'" "J ye uiieiarat hi diiii.s an opposuion party actually mum Politics To The Editor: Congratulations on having such a politically intelligent columnist as Miss Wylie of Barbed Wire fame. She seems to know just about everything that there is to know about the political situa tion on this campus. The wheels, she says are starting to roll. Not only that but the wheels within the wheels are getting a chance to show their stun. Just where does this little girl get ber information? How does she know that anything she heard is true? I, for one, am very doubtful that there will ever be anything on this cam pas but the present nominating club. And that this just as it should be because the only way to have real hard work out of the organizations which actually run the campus is to give them some political plums every so often to keep everybody bappy. If these other organizations that from the others. The razor-sharp wit of a Texas U. editorialist slashes at cam pus politics, designating a student party as the old push p u 1 1 click clique. Then there's the I.K.W.M.F. W.D.Y.?'s club. After an in formal survey at K. C. Junior Mangold College it was revealed that prac tically nobody ever heard of our thirteenth president, and so they organized a I Know Who Millard Fillmore Was, Do You? Club. In Fillmore's honor the I.K.W.M.F.- W.D.Y.?'s hold a celebration every March 8, the date of his death. Professor Types How many different types of professors are there? A few faculty types, familiar to just about everyone, have been identified by the Florida Flambeau, Florida State university: (This one's for Patty). The Politician: Everybody's friend he gives you the same bland smile when an "F" comes out of the blue. ine &miier: bnows an 32 on Amusing Answers u ,.ui;.4A v.; i Which all brings us to the time erates on the "divine right" theory honored quest on, how much do hand man. Rates students with untouchables. The Dreamer: Breaks off in NU BULLETIN BOARD ander Act of lonirmt, Mtrrl V. le. and at special rat f pottace provided for la Retloa 1103, Art of ConrrcM of October . 1(17, authorized September 10. 122. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor JmmJtrmrvZ Auueiata Editor Bath Raymond Manarlnf Editor Don Plrper. Hoe Gorton Mewt Editor Sally Adam. Ken Ryitrom, Jan Steften, Uai HaMelhairb. Mali? Hall Sporta Editor Marshall Kuahnor Ab.ant 8 porta Editor Glenn Kelson Feature Editor IHck Kaloton At Editor Dale Beynnlds Society Editor. .Connie Gordon Photographer Bob Sherman Reporters Ieonard ZaJIrek, Kara Stephenson, Bob I'liiLerton, Pat Ball, Peg Bartunek, Ann tarKon. Elaine Miller, Shlry Murphy, Terry Barnes. Louis Krboen, t.reta ralr. Boh Decker, Natalie Katt, Hon (.ll.non. Gerry Frlman, Darleae Podiesak, Chock Beam, Mary Jane MK slhili, Jerry Kobertson. BUSINESS STAFF Business Maimrer Jack Cohen Assist Bostnesi Managers Stan Blpple, Arnold Hern, Pet Berrsten Clrenlattoa Manaror, . .................... ., .....Oorns twiroi Mfbt ffewa Editor Dick Balstoa that they deserve to have anyone orchestra elected to office, they had better stop and look over their yecord. They should compare that rec ord with the record of the other party. Nearly everything that gets done on this campus is done by someone from a social organiza tion. And this happens because the other students are just too lazy to get out and do anything. If the social organizations are the only ones willing to do the work, they should be the ones who re ceive the rewards. The only rewards available are political offices and those are the rewards the workers want andi deserve. INTERESTED. Monday YVVCA Commission, Camp Counseling, 4 p.m., Ellen Smith dining room; leader, Gladys John son. YWCA Commission, leadership training, Ellen Smith dining room, 5 p.m., leader, Miriam Willey. Tuesday7 Filing for AUF position of fac ulty solicitations chairman closes at noon. Application for Union Board manager position dut at 7 p.m. In terviews conducted 7-8 Tuesday. Application blanks from activities office, Union. Concert by seven music seniors with the University Symphony know? Students at the University of Oregon were given a general in formation test and made some amusing errors. Here are a few: Fjord a Swedish automobile; Iran Bible of the Moslems; Nicotine The man who discov ered cigarettes; Concubine When several businesses com bine; Scotland Yard 2 feet, 10 inches. All In The Family And from a professor of some At Chatham, Virginia, some type or other, we have the follow- thing new has been tried under ing profound statement. The the auspices of a university, too. younger generation has a defender' A college student and five friends at Otterbein college, Ohio. "To-1 dug up one of his long-dead rela day's college student is a much lives to aid them in a ghoulish at more sensible type of person and tempt to reach the spirit world, a better type of student than when The county sheriff said the stu- l went to college," says J. Neeiy dents took their grisly prize to a Boyer, chairman of the sociology shuttered basement day-room of department and mayor and police the Averelt junior college where chief of Westerville. I they held a seance. the middle of sentences with that faraway look in his eye. He's supposed to be thinking of deathless prose. Condescending Charlie: He has abiding faith in the basic stupidity of students. The Silent Generation J. Paul Sheedj Switched to Wildrool Cream-Oil Because lie Flunked The Fingernail Test ft . v ; . s2L. y ' .i" WW, ... 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