The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899, April 15, 1893, Page 2, Image 2
2 THE HESPERIAN their natural course unmolested and undis turbed. The Hesperian is still opposed to fraternities, but, nevertheless, we do not cure to discuss the question. However, un like the childlike spirit of the JS7ebraskan. we wish to say that if we find any new mat ter that will be of importance to our side of the fraternity question, that will not be the "same old story" we propose to set it forth in the columns of the Hesperiax; and we will not put after it, whatever it may be, "Now wo have had our say and shall keep quiet hereafter. v We invite anyone to an swer any article that appears in these col umns on fraternities, or on any other sub ject for that matter, and answer it in the Hesperian if you wish. "Ve are ever ready to promote free inquiry and expressions of honest opinions, and if wc print matter in our paper that is contrary to the opinions of the editors, what matters it? "We would see both sides represented, and represented in as able a manner as possible. The Hesper ian represents all classes in the University, and the JXtbrutskun, can not show a single case where any communication from frat or barb on a fraternity or uou -fraternity sub jeet was ever refused by the board of edi tors, and certainly the present would not re-x fuse any. No, we need not worry about the hereafter of a "Pal" or "Sig." ' Undoubt edly these persons, especially the latter, will walk through the pearly gates without a question mark attached to their names; but how about some of the frats outside of the "sigs?" Now we wish to say a word about this "Representative Paper business." The Hesperian claims to be th representative paper of the University of Nebraska the JScOratikan makes the same claim. No amount of arguing on the part of the Hes perian will convince the JScbraslfan that she is not what hhe claims to be. No amount of arguing on the part of the Nchwkan will convince the Hesperian that we are not what we claim to be. If we go on arguing the case we will hash and re-hash old argu ments, please no one, and in the end be no nearer a finite result than wo were in the he ginning. Now what had we betlcr do? As far as we are concerned, we think we had better drop the subject. If the JMntdvn does not think so, well and good. "We also, propose to run the Hesperian in the future as well as in the .past "in the interest of the rniwrsity students." We do know a diff erence in these columns between a frat and a barb, but either may show that difference if he sees fit. Either may also set forth matters on any other subject if he chooses. Now Miss JYebraokan, we have said our "sav," and if you do not agree to it we will not "play with you any more." We know that there are many important subjects that we might discuss with the V Iravfcan, and we accept in a friendly spirit the friendly challenge to discuss soberly and earnestly any question we may bring up. In our discussions we will endeavor to hi fair and earnest, and wo believe the itV'w kan will be so also. It will not be lone un til the present school year will be at an end. There will be but a few more numbers of the college papers published before the pre sent managing editors of the two papers will be thiough with college journalism, perhaps forever. Nothing could be further from our mind than the thought of saying anything that would be unfair or harsh to the feelings of our esteemed contemporary. We would rather sever our connection with the paper now, than do such a thing. So we hope questions will be brought up that will admit of free and interesting discussion, and we will endeavor to perform our part in a manner befitting the body of students and the University we represent. In an editorial in the Hesperian, a shon time ago comment was made about the mis erable light in the library in evenings. We wish to go on record with another editorial on the same subject. The gas burned is of a poor quality we judge since it gives such a poor light, and, besides this, there is always a flickering of the exposed light caused by the breeze which circulates through the library i