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The Hesperian. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA. Vol. XXV. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, MARCH 3, 1896. No. u. The Hesperian. ssued semi-monthly by the Hesferian Association ol the Univer sity of Nebraska. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One copy, per college year (in advance) One copy, one semester - Advektisino Rates on Application. tl.00 .GO ALUMNI AND EX-STUDENTS. Special endeavor will be made to mako The Hesperian inter esting to former students. Please send us your subscriptions. y Subscriptions on our books will be continued until ordered stopped. Address all communications to The Hesperian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. BOARD OF EDITORS. O. H. ALLEN - - Editor-in-Chief associates H. E. NEWBRANCH, - - Editorial P. H. THOMSON - - ' Literary LULU W. BURROWS - - - Literary CLINT M. BARR ' - - - Athletic J. W. SEARSON .... Local C.E.MATSON ...- Local E. F. PIPER .... Local JOE BOOMER ... - Alumni L. J. ABBOTT, Jr., J " ,, NED: C. ABBOTT " Business Managers. EDITORIAL. There seoms to be a deep seated mis understanding in the minds of some rcgard ings the functions and purposes of Phi Beta Kappa scholarship society. It has boon the policy of The Hesperian to consider new ques tions wisoly, conservatively and in the light of the highest interests of the University. As we outlined our policy in our salutatory last September, "The Hesperian will not bo influenced or controlled by any clique or faction, but will represent the whole student body." That policy wo moat cordially re affirm. A word then, in this light, concern ing Phi Beta Kappa. That the signed article published in our last issue adequately reflects studont senti ment, wo are not able to assort. For that roason it was signed. Wo are by no moans convinced that the students as a body or any considerable portion of them are opposed to the intioduction of an honorary scholarship society. Whether or not a more thorough understanding of the aims and scope of tho society will diminish the antipathy already manifest, time will tell. The Hesperian does not believe that Phi Beta Kappa is a fraternity. Its record else where proves boyond reasonable doubt the wisdom of our balief. Tho society has no socrot motto, pledge, or grip in fact so far as secrecy is involved it is conducted on idonticallv the same principles as an open literary society. Its Greek letter designation is not a legitimate cause for fright. The objects of the society are shown in the following extracts from tho published chap tor constitution: "Tho object of tho Phi Beta Kappa society is tho promotion of scholarship and friendship among students and graduates of American colleges. Tho members of tho chapter shall be elected primarily from tho best scholars of the graduating classes of tho college, secondly from those graduates of said colloge whose poBt-graduato work entitles them to such honor, and lastly from any person disting uished in letters, science or education. In addition to good scholarship, good moral character shall bo a qualification of member ship." The pledge required of new members is that they will devote thoir energies to the attainment of the highest scholarship, the noblest manhood and womanhood. If Phi Beta Kappa is to be antagonized consistently, it must be combattod on other than fraternity grounds. s