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> ' . ' ' 11 ' . i1 ' ... 1 . 'i -mi GAMECOCK Published on Friday of every week during the college year by the Literary Societies under the supervision of the Board of Publications of the University of South Carolina. Entered as second class mail matter at the Columbia, South Carolina, ' postoflice on November 20, 1908. Member of South Carolina College Press Association. Member of National College Press Association News articles may be contributed by any member of the student body, but must be in by Wednesday night before Friday's publication. All copy must be typewritten, double-spaced, and must be signed by the writer. Articles in the Open Forum will be published at the discretion of the Editor and in the order in which they are submitted, with the name of the author signed. SUBSCRIPTION RATE?$2.00 PER COLLEGE YEAR CIRCULATION?2150 COPIES Advertising rates furnished upon request Offices in the bf.scment of the Extension Building Gamecock office phone?8123, No. 11 STAFF Wilson O. Wei,don Editor-in-Chief J. Mitchell Morse - -- -- -- - Managing Editor ASSOCIATE EDITORS Lewis H. Wallace - -- -- -- - Associate Editor LeRoy M. Want - -- -- -- -- Associate Editor Dorothy Penland - -- -- - - - - Associate Editor DaricE Jackson - -- -- -- -- Associate Editor William I. Latham ------ Assistant Managing Editor John A. Giles ------- Assistant Managing Editor EDITORIAL STAFF W. B. King - - -- -- -- -- - News Editor Allen Rollins - -- -- -- -- - Sports Editor Ray AntlEY - -- -- -- -- - Alumni Editor Sanders Guignard - -- -- -- -- Exchange Editor J. C. DuPre - -- -- -- -- - Fraternity Editor James H. Galloway - - - - - - - Y. M. C. A. Editor Catherine Rem ley ------- Joke Editor Names of heelers do not appear in mast-head. CO-ED Frances Black - -- -- -- -- - Co-Ed Editor Lois Fischer - - - - -- -- -- News Editor I Ethel Galloway - -- -- -- -- Feature Editor |Sarah Agnes Jackson - -- -- -- - Society Editor BUSINESS Ry. C. Herbert - -- -- -- -- Business Manager Eam Taylor - -- -- -- -- Assistant Manager |f. W. Brown - -- -- -- -- Assistant Manager "circulation |j. Roy Prince - -- -- -- -- Circulation Manager [Lester Hamilton Assistant Manager [Melton Goodstein - -- -- -- - Assistant Manager IHugh Hamilton - - - Assistant Manager CROWING FOR: News Bureau?"It pays to advertise." Student Activity Building?Student Activities are actually suffering for lack of such. ' Student Mass Meetings, and Voluntary Chapel?"Eventually, why not now?" Football Stadium?Large Universities could then be included on our schedule. Paved Sidewalks?Just think of meeting classes on a rainy day, and you, too, will be convinced of their need. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1931 PARTING WORDS With this issue the present editor leader. relinquishes the editorship of the 5. That the system of Board of paper, and turns the direction of Publications is perhaps a little betits affairs to a man whom he thinks ler than the former system, and is well capable of editing issues laying no criticism to the faculty which will be a credit to the univers- members of that board, we think ity. In the first issue of this term, that there is as much if not more we stated that "from an unbiased politics in the election of the staffs viewpoint, with prejudice to no one, of the publications. If there is any and solely from a desire to serve possible way, politics should be the student-body and the University taken out of the elections of the at large, will the editorial columns staffs for the publications, for it be written." We have honestly en- will hurt their ability to render deavored to carry out this policy. service. As long as individuals allow Just as a parting glance, we re- their petty personal ideas and likes count a few things which we feel for one man and dislikes for others need mention. They are as follows: come into their voting, then so 1. The need for a News Bureau long will the system not work. The is felt more than ever before, and retiring editor urges this board to we feel that the sooner that the east off their individual likes and University fills this need just so dislikes and elect the man or woman soon will she receive her due recog- who is best suited for the position, nition in fields of educational mat- The editor knows more than any ters, and student activities. This other person who has worked the should be placed in charge of a stu- hardest, and his recommendations dent, and have student assistants, should be given the most serious rather than in charge of a committee consideration, and let it bear much of the faculty. weight. 2. A name for the Woman's 6. And finally, the student-body Building has been one of our sub- at large should feel that Tin: GamKjects for discussion during the se- cock is their paper, and strive to the mester. We do not have any one 'jcst of their ability to help it, and name to advance as a special choice assist in every possible way by turnbut we contend that it should be 'n? i'1 news items. named, and named right away. At the beginning, we said that 3. Paved sidewalks are sadly "our one endeavor would be to give needeo, and we think that it would to the students of the University be rendering the University a needed a real newspaper, one of which they piece of service if some organiza- need never be ashamed, and for tion would undertake the work of which they need not apologize." We getting them paved. hope that we have done this in our 4. Next, we have contended and small way, however, realizing that do still think that the head cheer- the tendency of making mistakes is leader should be elected by the stu- human, and that editing a newsdent-body from assistants who have paper is a hard thing to do. actually exhibited their ability, and We can see for the new editor who have been elected rather than only a bright future, and hopes for appointed by the preceding cheer - creditable editors. u. s. c. THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT A careful reading of the Report of the University of South Carolina to the General Assembly of tlie State of South Carolina cannot help but make an impression upon even the casual reader. A great state university struggling along on what amounts to smaller appropriations year after year is indeed unusual, even in these days of depression. The report, prepared by Doctor Douglas at the request of the Board of Trustees, shows that the University has had a most satisfactory growth, so far as the number of students is concerned. However, the average appropriation per student during the 1922-23 session was $400.00, while every year since it has shown a steady decrease, the amount per student being only $253.00 last year. In addition to these facts, the salaries of University professors, classed by the Southern Association as among the lowest of its highranking members, have been threatened from several sources with a cut. The allowance of $300.00 a year for a house is known by all concerned to be inadequate, for in the words of the report, "You cannot rent a good negro house in Columbia for $300.00 a year." The warning of Doctor Douglas is indeed a timely one. lie points out that the University cannot continue to grow and to give the proper service to the State of South Carolina on the same or on smaller appro,> >. c > - . vi .v. '.W,?, ' i T, i ' ' ' . priations tlian it received when it was much smaller. "It is estimated that at least six hundred students are attending summer schools outside of the state. They are probably carrying about $150,000.00 out of the state. There is no reason why half of them should not get their work in South Carolina and leave in it about $75,000.00." . ; If such is the case in just the six weeks' session of the.summer school how much more is it true in regards to the regular nine months' session. If the University is to retain its p/esent rank, such cuts as may be made must be in the interests of a far-sighted economy that can see beyond the blackness of the present depression. But there is still a darker side to the financial picture. To quote the report, and of the truth of this statement there appears to be little doubt: "On account of the low salary scale we cannot go to another University and secure a professor who is making good, but, on the contrary, other universities are constantly electing our outstanding professors. The University of South Carolina has a number of brilliant scholars and excellent teachers who have devoted their lives to the University. They love it and expect to remain with it, but I don't feel that it is right to ask their services on such inadequate compensation." An alarming picture, yes; but it is not necessarily a disastrous one. Careful study on the parts of the members of the legislature, desire to do right by all concerned, and the application of a far-sighted economy that slashes where slashes are due and leaves deserving servants of the state with sufficient funds can and will surely save the situation. u. s. c. WILL THE CLASS OF '31 REMEMBER THEIR ALMA MATER? Some weeks ago an editorial appeared on thjs page suggesting the idea of this year's Senior Class leaving a gift to the school as a parting remembrance to their Alma Mater and as a token of their appreciation for the training which the members of the class have received. Since then no definite action has been taken by the class, but immediately after the beginning of the second semester a meeting of the class will be called to discuss the advisability of undertaking such a project. Surely the members of the class of '31 would like to do this much for the University. The writer feels that there is hardly any member of the class who could not afford to give a dollar towards such a fund. There are about two hundred and forty members of the class, and with such a sum a right decent gift could be secured. This is the practice and custom at most colleges and universities, but due to some unknown reason it lias not been the custom here at the University of South Carolina. Some students could give more than others, while some could not give as much. There arc many things which are needed on the campus, and there is a variety of things from which to select, but this matter of selection could be left to a later date. The first matter is to raise the money. Seniors, think it over and be ready to come to a meeting' of the class in the early part of February to vote for such an undertaking. Let's put the class of '31 on the top and be the first class to start this practice again. u. s. c. STUDENT AND FACULTY CO-OPERATION There is very little contact of the students with the faculty in matters of government and administration here at the University. This is to be regretted and should be changed, because in order for a college to get along in the best possible manner, students should be allowed to confer with the faculty in matters of importance which concern both groups. There is a University Council, which is made up of the Dean of Men, the Dean of Women, and the Deans of the various schools of the University which meets with the President of the University in matters of importance. Now, if this Council would see fit to call in the University Student Council and get their opinion, so that the students might be represented, it would be a much more logical method. We are not arguing that students should be given equal rights, or equal votin but we do contend that the faculty and student-body should be ... .^iglit closer together, and that this would be a good method by which to effect more cordial relations. The students' viewpoint should be presented. The two groups .should work together, for association with the faculty outside of classroom is one of the most beneficial and desired values of college life. u. s. c. ASSISTANCE APPRECIATED The retiring editor of Tint Gamkcock wishes to express his appreciation for service and assistance which lie has received from the members of the faculty, and individual students. Dean J. Rion McKissick of the School of Journalism lias given valuable suggestions and lias allowed the -staff the use of the typewriters in his office. We wish to heartily say that we appreciate his kindnesses. President Douglas, Registrar Chase, Treasurer Welbourne, and many others of the administrative force have assisted in giving us information, and have helped in many ways. To name all of those who have helped us would require much space. To each and every one we extend our deepest appreciation. The editor lias received valuable assistance from the staff, and has enjoyed working with them. We hope for each member most satisfactory work during the coming semester, and are deeply grateful for all the assistance which each has given. u. s. c. THE GAMECOCK SORROWS! As the term of our present governor draws to a close, Tiik Gamkcock and the student body of the University of South Carolina are indeed submerged in sorrow. Many people have said that if he would remain in office for four mpre years, there would 110 longer be a University of South Carolina, for the appropriation bills would have so greatly decreased that there would be 110 money to pay professors' salaries and none for the upkeep of the buildings 011 the campus. The typical attitude of this honorable man is well expressed in his final message to the legislature. He expressed his disapproval of the methods of the state educational institutions to erect buildings at the present time of depression without specific authorization. lie cited the educational buildings at the University of South Carolina as costing the state $150,000; the Winthrop dormitory and dining hall at $25,000; the Citadel administration building at $123,650; and the library and pathology building of the Medical College at $40,600 cost to the state. "'fhe wisdom of this . . . is doubtful, to say the least," Governor Richards charged in his message. "The large sums necessary for these expansions . . . should be placed in the state treasury and expended only upon approval of the general assembly. This $335,000 should be used for the necessary running expenses of these colleges, and for the maintenance of their present high standings," he continued. "If this were done, the appropriation bill would of course be reduced accordingly." We see that the honorable governor wishes to deprive the stateowned colleges and the University of their tuition fees and deposit them in the State Treasury to be used at the discretion of the general assembly. This may be all right but the colleges would hardly ever get a chance to use this money for erecting and repairing buildings, since it is hard to get enough money now to run the institutions as they should be. If the governor wants economy, as we all do, let him have it, but not at the expense of undermining the higher institutions of learning in South Carolina, when it would do more good if economy was practiced in other branches of the government that can afford to l>e economized. 1 " ' ' ' 1 i |S ^ " ^S Business Training is Essential to Everyone, Particularly College Men and r?K50Ti\foytf\ Women. Day, Night, and Special I fifnr Aa^|(|bS ! Draughon's Business College i ^ 1218 Sumter Street WILSE W. MARTI1N[ ' Hfirne88 MakOT Luggage & Leather Goods Carolina Students! 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