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. W r. Poge 2 The Daily Nebraskan Monday. September 28, 19 No, It's Not Dead liiilF"! I lilftf 1 1 ' 4 r () - I f If Two offerings appeared on the editor's desk at the Daily Nebraskan office this weekend. Both vigorously criticized items which had appeared in the newspaper, but both were the type of letter-to-the-editor of which we couldn't receive enough. You might call them "stand-up-and-be-counted" letters, or "quit griping about your school and take another look at it." This has been our contention all along. Those who grip have been from the beginning of time those with the most leathery vocal cords. Those who would shred down normally are the most per sistent. Pessimism comes easier than opti mism, cynicism than enthusiasm. And Ne braska students are no different from the rest of humanity. It has become fashion able to criticize, naive to praise. We couldn't be more pleased than we were to discover that our barbs had roused' two out-of-state students -to write long letters tellg us what a fine school we have that its standards are high, its traditions noble and its faculty as good as anybody's. We couldn't be more pleased because this is how we feel. If we didn't, we wouldn't bother with trying to produce a newspaper four days a week recording the Husker tradition. You learn a lot about a campus or a town when you serve its news media. You meet the people who make it function. You observe its good and you are proud. You observe its mediocrity and you shrug. .You observe its flaws and you try to im prove by spotlighting your newsprint on it Of the Husker tradition those of the Daily Nebraskan have discovered a stu dent body with an integrity of which any group may be proud. It is an integrity and pride which sends its cheerleaders off to the away games to lead the loyal band which follows the Scarlet and Cream whether they won or lost the last one. It is an integrity which has forced nearly ev ery student organization to subject itself to a wholesale re-evaluation within the past three years. And yet it Is so easy to let this pride and loyalty to the school slide into the easier cynicism call it apathy. At the start of the year, we allowed this to hap pen. The great thing about our school, though, is that long before the Huskers pounded out onto the field at Minnesota to tromp the Gophers, a solid group of persons like the two who sent us letterips had rallied to reignite the spark that keeps the Corn husker spirit high. They, are the persons who get honestly angry at the slams at the University. They are the ones whose reply to the comment that we have an ugly campus is to point to Love Library and the splendid landscap ing. They are the ones who instead of sit ting and complaining about an underpaid faculty get out and agitate for budget in creases in their hometowns. They are the persons like Zaruba who covered the state pushing the Extra Point Club. It's people like these who make you proud to be associated with them. And it's students like the 500 who showed up, to greet the winning team at the air port on a Saturday night date time that make you realize that yes, Virginia, there is a Husker spirit. Lots of times it seems to get submerged under a flood of cyni cism and apathy. But it never stays under for long. It never could as long as there are any students who came to this institution, not because they had to, but because they chose to because they thought that being a Cornhusker meant something more than going through a diploma factory for four years and coming out with a piece of some thing that isn't even sheepskin. Yes, there is a Husker spirit. There al ways has been, and we assume that there always will be. Perhaps what we need to do is to stand back and look at it, to real ize it and to promote it. Spirit, pride, loyalty all are the intangibles which make the difference between an institu tion and alma mater. But spirit and loyal ty need constant attention. To continue to 1 exist they must continue to grow. That's our object to see it grow, to help it grow. That's why we couldn't be more pleased than when two students sit down and write irate letters to us when we or our col umnists complain about the lack of that spirit. As long as someone is willing to de fend it, it must exist. IS J I i ! i in !' OUiUllJ HERE, TAKE T...00N'T BE ; $Qsmccosy (wAT A DOSf) ' v dm CWMP HE'S 6CTT1NS 0 HE V DOESN'T TRUST AN YBX 3 UE'OMAKEA good) INHUMAN BEING Nebraskan Letterip J)OUBT IT From the editor's desk: On Campuses 'n Things When Khrushchev came to Iowa State, "We welcome you to our campus, Mr. the Daily really had field day covering Khrushchev. We're glad you've come, the event. They performed a professional "Although our welcome may not be en job at recording Mr. K's historic sojourn thusiastic, and we may not shout and into American coUegiateland. Never ones cheer as you drive through our streets, to miss a chance to take iiimn:ii ... .. we are glad you are here, a poke at local oureau- f "Frankly, we, as college students, have cracy, though, one story f. genuine concern for the world we are told of an event leading to Y about to inherit. We want to apply our a near-national crisis. coUege training and experience in a world Seems one of the cam- 1 012,1 not Pitted and destroyed by a nu pus cops found a Cadillac lr 1 clear war parked on the wrong side Vy' J "We're optimistic. Mr. Khrushchev. Per of the road in front of the f haps too visionary, but we can peer be Library. Not only was it 1 I . yond the possibility of a nuclear war to facing the wrong way in fcnr-..rii, m.J the faint hope of peace which exists a No Parking tone, but it Diana through exchanging and sharing the know- was la the middle of the . ledge and culture of our two great coun- street and had no sticker. tries. Naturally, the cop felt that the fact that "This is an educational institution, Mr. It was Mr. K's sedan made no difference Khrushchev. During the four years we're and ticketed it. here we learn a lot about the process of education. We learn, for example, that From all indications, nearly every one education is the silent and bloodless wea- of the 9,000 students enrolled at ISU Pn against ignorance that causes tur- turned out to look at Khrushchev. Unlike ma and needless fighting. We learn to some of their supposedly more nature Put lot of faith in knowledge-enough to counterparts off-campus, tee Daily re- able to face lhe world after our gradu- ports that dignity and courtesy were the ation armed with an education, not with order f the day. A few boos, one or two un or weapons, cat-calls, but 09 the whole a sober, curt- "We believe in education, Mr. Khrush- oui greetfcu, awaited the Soviet boss. " cbev" And we believe that a mutual shar- too aohr M Cm ban I - ff&S-"dSaC of four made headlines by turning up bickering and boasting that has created wearing trench-coats, slouch hats, sua the Iron curtain between the two greatest glasses and toting violin cases. Fortun- nations of this globe, ately the security guard on top of the "But we know, too, Mr. Khrushchev, Chera building wasn't trigger happy, and that we could be wrong; that a third world apparently the security men who stopped war could occur, that perhaps our opti- them to check the violin cases had been mism is unfounded and our sciences have students once themselves. advanced too far to allow a silent weapon The crowd loved the show. like education to overpower the booming of atomic cannons and the whine of guided In a less pleasant vein, one group which missiles. had prepared a 30-foot banner reading "That's why we're glad you've come to "Niles House Greets You" had their mes- our country, Mr. Khrushchev, although sage coBlbcur& s soon as it was un- emotionally we may not display our glad furled. Apparently ISU officials didn't ness. We're looking for possibilities, for have time to get a translation and assumed hope, for a route to world understanding the worst that will make us more sure that the world An in alL however, I feel that the stu- we walk in ten years from now will be dents at Iowa State did a splendid job of one, and not two, vying for control, representing our land. The tone for the "Your first visit gives us hope, Mr. rlsit was set In a frost page editorial Khrushchev, and we're optimistic and printed the day of Mr. K's arrival. Signed, stubborn enough to accept your visit as an "The Editors," I fee! the entire message indication that somehow we can achieve bexrs reprinting. world understanding and peace." Daily Nebraskan SIXTY-NINE YEARS OLD rmnmtr. th mtn t the iv.jit xrrM Members AmU Collate Trt. 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I tea r ,1in,, t) wDjrr or mm Mac vara ft mmf awmlw mi tlw fafmtry t tittdr lustra lima aa latianttr, ar mm law pmrt mi mmf amw iWt UrtmiMium Mjuaarr ............ .itmmt laaaaa More Than Just Equal To the Editor: First, a compliment , to Mr. Haecker on a column that indicates a commend able depth of thought. I do, however, think that his de nunciation of the University may have been carried a bit far. In the first instance, I do not think that the statement placing Nebraska Phi Beta Kappas below those of east ern schools can be substant iated. Many PBK graduates of Nebraska University have become known as bil liant scholars in the grad uate departments of univer sities all over the national including such first rank schools as Harvard, S t a n ford, Radcliff and Cornell. Again, Mr. Haecker says that a state university is not expected to equal the output of a private school. This is true, for in truth it surpasses private schools. It provides not only as good an education as the bright student wishes to give him self, but it further provides an education for the aver age student who is not ad mitted to smaller, more se lect schools. If a capable student at this University does not re ceive an education commen surate with his ability, it is probably because he is a lazy student using pro fessors as crutches. This student is under-educated not because his professors must devote more time to less gifted students, but be cause he, himself, is unwill ing to use his investigative faculties to provide for him self by research the knowledge he could absorb. One graduated student of this university was hired as a mathematician, appren tice physicist, and statistic ian respectively by AEC in three consecutive summers. He was versed in history, politics and philosophy to the extent of most gradu ating majors in these fields, yet his field was anthro pology. Education is avail able here at any level the scholar wishes to pursue. Be Our GUEST Ea'Uar'a aata: It 9,HT Nrkrackaa fcaa mmti au ntuartal eWnj la araaaa aacfe aa Mail, arka waaM Uur la ata a Irw ararai aa thta. ttat. ar aacEatluaj;. Tkc aataaaa la aaea la aaraa arka aa arcr ka4 a aaa raaaral aria aa aa a aataaaajat. By Ned Noite And another year is off in a cloud of cumulus. The freshmen are out of it, the sophomores know every thing, the juniors know everything but the fresh men girls, and the seniors care. Now is the time to plan ahead; plan to copy your homework from someone who really knows it, and plan to study at least an hour a day, except on week ends, days you have meet ings, days you don't feel like it. and days you find yourself all caught up. Now is the time to join: join my group it's the best but youll hate the people in it, so join an intramural team. We have intramural football with double quar terbacks, intramural street fighting with double-ended switchblades, and intra mural sinwith double meanings. Or join a fraternity and have good clean fun (being thrown in the shower is very clean). No. no, don't join, don't conform, stand here and throw rocks with the rest of us non-conformists, but first you must fill out these forms, giving your last name first, first name next, next name last, sex, num ber of parents, sex of same, and whether or not you think you're going to barf Requirements perhaps are higher at some Eastern schools, but requirements should not mark the termi nus of education. I furlhf cannot agree with Mr. Haecker on his stand on extra curricular activities. True, these have fallen into some disrepute on this and other campuses. Yet activities such as Build ers, ALT, Kosmet Klub, Cornhusker, Rag, and oth ers serve a manifold pur pose on our campus. These organizations are either dedicated towards service of the campus or to very worthy charities. They are a part of the tradition which is the heart of any advanced educational institution. Most important, these organizations provide potential leaders a chance to display their ability and furnish invaluable training for future leadership in American community cen ters, business enterprises and government. The emphasis on intel lectualism mentioned by Mr. Haecker is a healthy trend in an era when edu cation becomes more and more technical and less in tellectual. Unfortunate it would be, however, if pur suits other than studies were to fall into disrepute. Man should learn not only the recorded wisdom of the age, but he should learn also to understand the peo ple around him, to sense their needs and feelings, and to learn that these peo ple are the objects to which his studies are dedicated. It is in part for this latter type of education that ac tivities are founded and that fraternal groups exist. John Heeckt Remarks True? T the Editor: In response to E. E. Queeg's letter of Wednes day, I think that it is only fair to clear up a few re marks about Roman that are not true. First and foremost, Ro man is very much active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the main reason that he is not living in the house is the same as many other SAE actives the Sig Alph pledge class is so large that it wa necessary for many actives to move out of the house in order to accommo date them. This brings up an Inter esting thought which the Sig Alph's are proud of in spite of the smaller num ber of rushees, our pledge class gets bigger. We feel this stems from the fact that our pledge training program is constructive and becoming of a true gen tleman rather than horse play and hazing. As far as criticism from within Is concerned, of course it is necessary! What Roman wants is a pos itive approach to the prob lemnot as such a negative attitude as the Head Snake Master displayed, a fairly typical e sponse for a per son interested only in fra ternity fun and frolic rather than fraternity Ideals. Denis Kendall By Sam Hall On Request By popular request, "The Chant," that one yell which Huskers never seem to get .down pat: U-Rah N-Rab U-on N-Rah U-Versit, N-Varslty Nebraska, Nebraska. U-U-Uni Ver-Ver-Vcrsiti U-Ni-Bras-Ki O-My Scrip Deadline Set Deadline for submitting ma terial for Scrip, student-pub-! lished magazine, is Thursday j ai a p.m. Copy may be fumed In to 208 Andrews Hall or Bill John son, editor. aft & dfh Hall Let's see now In order to fall into the unpopular rank and file of most so-called columnists, I must find something to complain about, - plus r voicing a rash state ment ot two. So, let's fire the foot ball coach! Nasty thought. Or just for kicks, let's burn down Selleck Quad. All sounds rather sense less, doesn't it? And in the same sense so is the IFC SDX hassle over publica tion of the most recent rush book, or the attack against the Student Tri bunal closed door policy. This leads me to say go wash your linens else where, George and Bob! At least don't do it in the col muns of the Daily Nebras kan. Shame on you two. Such a crime for two cam pus leaders, as you both are, and highly respectable individuals (perhaps in dif ferent circles), as you both are, to carry on in this newspaper a personal argu ment, which is essentially more of an organizational feud. If there's something to settle, then do it between representatives of the IFC and SDX. This goes for you Get-Into-The-Act followers, who through their Letterips and Be Our Guest column, have unnecessarily prolonged the affair. As writers they would make good plurr ers. Being no intellecti heavyweight, which counts for my poor abili at debate, I'll say no mo on this subject for fear some type of repercussk a a At a recent meeting the Student Tribunal, was decided to c o n t i n t with the closed door polk This is good. Since no i sponsible campus organi; tions, other than the Da Nebraskan stand against : policies, the students mi not be dissatisfied. The "i cused" may, upon writt letter to the Division Student Affairs, request open hearing, which brin to mind an interesting h that of nearly 100 cas heard by the Tribunal 1 year only a half dozen i quested open hearings. E dently students appeari before the body want t press and gossipers to mi their own business. I say all this even aft having a very unfortum incident with the Trburi last year. That congregati of legal minds placed r on conduct pro for bo legging in the Girls' Don I say unfortunate, becau sentence was pronouno while I lay helplessly in Student Health after ha ing requested a delay my hearing, which by pr erence was to be close The blame lies with the I vision of Student Affai which failed to coordina its activity with the Trib nal. I may have won n case, but I doubt it. JO Though he grumbles about bills, nothing pleases Dad more than the beautiful ladies in his life. Since it's out pleasure to dress Dad's girls, may we reciprocate with a reminder? His day ts next Sunday . . please don't forget Father. Put Your Money to Work! Fr Parking and drive-in window to Mrva our customers. Intertst now being tamed ANNUAL Rentwubla Ctrtiflcote$. latere ee Ope Savings Axea,Bfi . . . ft, 1,209 Cmmmumitf Savins (tempt wr h $1,000 inverted1. (730 Stamp fa ..eh $500, etc.)