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C;Vv.' ' ' ">?" GAM Published on Friday of every by the Literary Societies under the super University of I Entered as second class mail matte postoffice on No Member of South Carolina Member of National C< News articles may be contributed by any in by Wednesday night before Friday's ] double-spaced, and must be signed by th< be published at the discretion of the Ec submitted, with the nar SUBSCRIPTION RATE?$ CIRCULATIOK Advertising rates fu Offices in the basement c Gamecock office p! st] LeRoy M.. Want ------William I. Latham -----associat: Dorothy Penland -------- Darick Jackson Lewis H. Wallace - J. Mitchell Morse ------W. G. Jeffords ------Allen Rollins ------John A. Giles - -- -- -- John A. Moroso N. W. Brooker ------EDITORIv . W. B. King Ray Antley Leon k eaton - -- -- -- -1 E. c. Gil more - -- -- -- Sanders Guignard ------J. H. Galloway - -- -- -- Catherine Rem ley ------Assistants: Marian Finlay, J. A. Big fiffc Wichman, Louise Edwards, Vernon Spea ? Burnet, Earl Skidmore, and Harry Morse H Names of heelers do n . H Frances Black -----vi 1 Millie Taylor Ethel Galloway -----Jean Wichman -----I W. C. Herbert - - - - Sam Taylor J. W. Brown circui i J. Roy Prince - - - - 'p.. I Lester Hamilton ;| Melton Goodstein Hugh Hamilton CROWU I News Bureau?Even a great Universit H I Student Activity Building?This is the .p * can be properly cente - I Voluntary Chapel?A modern tendency v I Football Stadium?A needed addition i I Paved Sidewalks?Not only a need, bv FRIDAY, M> DO STUDENTS THINK? One of the most frequent shafts ; aimed at college students by editors and educators is that the college I man neither knows nor cares what is going on in the large world beyond the confines of the campus. -I He may have a fair general knowledge of local politics, but his acquaintance with national affairs is confined to a few hazy impressions, while of world tendencies he knows nothing or at most the last names of a few leaders. He has no interest in art, letters, music, or any of the refinements of civilized living : he may lead all his classes and yet live on the same mental plane as a filing clerk or a Boston censor. And the more careful observers admit that the large body of college men are not even "collegiate." Since such criticism is well-nigh unanimous on the part of educators, it is reasonable to suppose that it has some foundation. And when we turn our eyes upon ourselves we find it true. The intellectual life of the University exists only in small groups * whose influence on the campus is practically nil. The faculty is one such group. There are several professors who have high ideals and great ability, men outstanding in their fields, and men with personality: but outside of official conferences, there is as a rule little contact between professor and student. When Tennyson's daughter wrote him a list of the courses she was taking, he replied: "I don't care what courses you take. Tell me about your professors." But that was in the days when professor and student had much more in common than they have now. Such a reply would be ridicus lous today. The centers of intellectual life among the students are to be found in a few clubs and honorary and professional fraternities. The LeConte Scientific Society, Sigma Upsilon, Chi Delta Phi, the Chanticleer club, and a few other groups comprise the best minds on the campus. Their meetings are highly stimulating, but the very nature of the organizations prevents large membership and thereby decreases their influence. Intelligent people are apt to be more selective than gregarious, as the saying goes, and the average student is left to his own resources, vhich in most cases are pitifully small. if,-.',' . ?,!. <;V: .... .. . v TIECOCK . I ' ' ' " ' ' ' ? week during tlje college year /ision of the Board of Publications of the South Carolina. " r at the Columbia, South Carolina, vember 20, 1908. i College Press Association. >Uege Press Association member of the student body, but must be publication. All copy must be typewritten, : writer. Articles in the Open Forum will litor and in the order in which they are ne of the author signed. 2.00 PER COLLEGE YEAR [?2150 COPIES rnished upon request tf the Extension Building hone?8123, No. 11 \FF _ _ _ Editor-in-Chief - - - - - - - Managing Editor E EDITORS . ^ - Associate Editor - Associate Editor - Associate Editor - Associate Editor _ Associate Editor - - Associate Editor Assistant Managing Editor _ . - _ _ Assistant Managing Editor - Assistant Managing Editor \L STAFF . - News Editor - Sports Editor - Alumni Editor Exchange Editor ------- - Fraternity Editor Y. M. C. A. Editor - Joke Editor ;ham, Frank Durham, Alan Schafer, Jean rs, W. D. Coan, Faith Brewer, Carolyn ot appear in mast-head ^ED Co-Ed Editor ------- News Editor ----- Society Editor Feature Editor NESS - - - - Business Manager - Assistant Manager - - - - Assistant Manager vATION - Circulation Manager - Assistant Manager _ Assistant Manager - - - Assistant Manager MG FOR: y must advertise. i only way by which student activities xed and administered. r and a good one. to the University's equipment. it an immediate necessity. VRCH 13, 1931 GRADUATION?A STUDENT AFFAIR This paper looks upon the abolition of the senior valedictorianship with a feeling of regret; after all the commencement exercises is a student affair?an affair which means much to the individual senior and little to the hundreds who compose the audience and the officials of the school. Not being familiar with the circumstances that prompted the action of the faculty, The Gamecock will attempt no criticism. However, at the same time it seems regrettable that the very people for whom the exercises are held, the graduates, are pushed more and more into the background each year. Last session it was the faculty speaker and now the senior valedictorian has gone the same way. If the seniors really wish to continue having speakers to represent them, why not set aside a small part of commencement week for that purpose, as has been suggested? A tradition could be built around the new arrangement, just as has been the case in the literary societies' commencement. And it might not be amiss to suggest that a reception for the members of the graduating classes and their families could be given by the faculty after this new addition to the exercises. u. s. c. Word comes from Germany that a car smaller than the Austin is being made with a rumble seat. They must mean a motor-driven baby carriage. The street cars charge a dime to take you in a horizontal direction, but they take you up and down for no extra fare. ' But an effort is being made to give said student a taste of what is going on outside his limited world: discussion groups. These discussions have been led by able and authoritative speakers, and have aroused quite a bit of interest on the campus, judging from remarks heard in passing. It is to be desired that the discussion groups increase in number, variety, and size until they are recognized as a popular institution. What does it matter if they are popular for the same reason that condensed outline books are popular? We can expect nothing better. More power to the Y. M. and Y. W. in this work. ... HERE ARE THE FACTS Control of THE GAMECOCK b tions, a committee of the literar changes for the better in this paper, any essential change made, so lor threaten to strangle the growth an< such strangulation have been appar can no longer be ignored. For that reason it has been deen tion to the literary societies for a COCK constitution. A minor cha certainly seems best for that change of this paper are also authorities of the interests of both groups at heai THE PROPOSED AMENDM THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS NE LITERARY SOCIETIES. IF IT TWO-THIRD MAJORITY AND POSITIONS, INCLUDING EVE STILL BE FILLED BY LITERi LITERARY SOCIETY MEME your broadmindedness, to show th University of South Carolina at t proposed amendment is just one st paper from the societies, but such i cieties would lose one bit of influen posal, its supporters would immedi THE AMENDMENT The literary societies are, on th GAMECOCK staff at present numt grow if the paper is to be an efficier matter of requiring all staff memb literary societies works a hardshij paper, and on the l;terary societi* heelers, assistants, ahd lower staff r an organization to which, for some i the time to belong? As the petition points out, there is cannot be remedied under the p woman), usually but not necessaril staff, then tries to enter a society. 1 the required means to a desired em Thus the literary societies can say satisfy his ambition to be a college a certain sect, a certain group, a cei paper, the accomplishment of this i bition is thwarted, the paper loses no good is done anyone. On the o will most likely make a most uns type that comes up once every thrc is apt at thinking up suitable excus the deep blue sea on the other. If the proposed plan passes, a pei member before becoming an assoc the same case to come up, yes, but it will be very difficult for a person associateship, and if he waits until the staff and in school before apply and then is blackballed, he certainl Opponents of this plan must rer come to college to learn something simply do not have time to work c the literary society meetings also; itself for anyone who takes it sei staff. WILL NOT INJU Few thinking members of the st literary societies and the Board of 1 in control of THE GAMECOCK, j the staff is not strangled. But remer bers, we are controlling something graduate and something that serves said that the students through thei pay their subscriptions and should trol of the paper. BUT WHO E^ HUNDRED PEOPLE BEING F< NEWSPAPER, WHETHER TH] AND THEN BEING HELD INE ON THE STAFF. LITERARY SOCIETY MEM] paper will be as much in your hand difficult as ever for an enterprising institute a new method of control. 1 ters are working to perfection, the change. But when the staff is kept member must write weekly an ave the writing of the paper is only at a change is not only necessary but another. GENTLEMEN, when our wellbegin to rave about the divine rij literary societies, remember these i tion concerned was gotten up by 1 anything, before the literary societi of South Caroling ART ON THE CAMPUS Americans arc regarded by the rest of the world as a nation of bar. barians. We lead the world in the production of automobiles and cigarettes, but we bring up the rear in the production of civilized human beings, they cry. It is not uncommon for Europeans to say of cultured Americans, "You'd never suspect he was an American!" And when we compare America's artistic work quantitatively and qualitatively with that of most European countries, we are forced to agree with them. But it is heartening to observe here and there indications of interest in things other than those whose chief end is physical comfort. Such an indication is the University Symphony Orchestra, which recently gave its second concert of the season. Both performances were well attended and ostensibly appreciated. Madame d'Horvath has molded a very good orchestra out of the material available, and directs it with some feeling. , The Tannhauser Overture at the i last concert was played very effec- I tively. One could only regret that i the orchestra was not larger, especi- \ ally in the woodwind and brass sec- J I, SOCIETY MEMBERS y the Student Board of Publicay societies, has wrought many and its staff has no desire to see rg as the system used does not 1 progress of the paper. Signs of ent for some time, however, and icd advisable to circulate a petin amendment to the game>nge is absolutely necessary; it (to be made when the authorities the societies and therefore have rt. ent is to the effect 2 STAFF BELOW THE RANK ED NOT BELONG TO THE SECURES THE NECESSARY i PASSES, ALL EXECUTIVE :ry salaried man, will \RY SOCIETY MEN. tERS, here is a chance to show at you have the interests of the leart. You will be told that the ep towards the end of taking the is not the case. If the literary soce, of power, by passing the proately drop the subject. C IS NECESSARY le whole, getting smaller: THE >ers over 50 and must continue to it servant of the University. This ers to belong to one of the ^our ) on the men concerned, on the es themselves. Why should the nembers be required to belong to reason, thfey don't wish or haven't s at present a vicious circle which resent regulations. A man (or iy an upperclassman, gets on the 'he latter, realizing that it is only i, quite naturally blackballs him. exactly who can and who cannot i journalist. If they wish to keep tain person from working on the s theirs for the wishing. An ampossibly a capable worker, and ther hand, if the man passes, he atisfactory society member?the ?e weeks and not that often if he >es. The devil on the one< hand? son will still have to be a society iate editor and it is possible for : it is very improbable. In future l below the junior class to get an he has reached this position on ing to the societies for admission y deserves no sympathy. member that many students who besides politics (there are such) n THE GAMECOCK and go to the former is a full time job in *iously?ask any member of the RE SOCIETIES udent body will suggest that the Publications should be supplanted >o long as growth and freedom of nber, fellow literary society memthat is paid for by every underevery undergraduate. It has been r students' activities fees, merely have nothing to do with the conVKR HEARD OF EIGHTEEN DRCED TO SUBSCRIBE TO A EY WISH TO DO SO OR NOT, ILEGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE BERS, if this step is taken the s as it has ever been. It will be as I student, editor or otherwise, to Furthermore, if internal staff matre will be no need or desire foj a : at such a size that each writing rage of almost thirty inches (and jout one-third of the total work) it will be effected in one way or meaning but mistaken politicians *hts and the presentation of the :ew facts, remember that the petimen who place only one thing, if ies?the welfare of the University tions where the lack of, volume was felt keenly. Tschaikowsky's "Marche Slave" was decidedly beyond the depth of the orchestra. There was no co-ordination, though some of the individuals, notably the violins, played surprisingly well. The piece should not have been attempted at this early stage, hut there is a promise of fine work as the young musicians mature. The presence of so many children is perhaps a handicap at present. Another branch of artistic activity at the University is the department of dramatics. Last year the Palmetto Players presented "He Who Gets Slapped," in addition to several 'lighter productions, and rehersals are now under way for Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." On April 10 the Ben Greet Players, a well-known Shakespearian company, will present "Hamlet" and "Everyman" in Columbia under the auspices of the Dramatics department. The orchestra and glee club will give special numbers on this occasion. Probably the most valuable work done by this department has been in encouraging and assisting the formation of dramatic groups in towns throughout the State. . * N / ,> Y ??,?, I I The Political Pot "Always Bubbling Over" In view of the forthcoming campus elections, we deem it pertinent to discuss at this time the' co-eds' place in these races. Some people have argued that more honors and offices be given them or that they become eligible for more of these. And some say that they get too many as it is now. In the opinion of the. editor of the Political Pot, however, only one factor should govern it?the ability of the coeds. At Carolina the girls compose about one-third of the student body. According to some, they ought to be given honors in proportion to that number. However, the distribution of the honors could not be well governed on this theory, because sometimes there are more capable girls than at others. So we say let ability be the criterion of judgment. One honor that a co-ed scarcely ever gets is the presidency of one of the classes. Probably custom refuses to cede them this. In all fpirness to them, however, we think that some girls now in school could fill the office of class president as well as boys. When one comes to think of it, little is required of these officers, with thb exception of the senior and junior class president. Honor is the only gain, and why shouldn't the girls be allowed to share in it? We think that a girl could be very easily elected a class president if one factor was eliminated? jealousy among the girls themselves. In regard to the publications, the girls have secured the editorship of The Carolinian once every three terms, according to the constitution. Although this provision makes it mandatory that every third editor be a girl, this will prove unsatisfactory in the long run. With the selection restricted, less competition is involved and usually the best person is not chosen. It would be much better if this provision was done away with and the office awarded solely on merit. If a girl proves herself better than her competitor, give it to her, regardless of whether it is once every third term or every term. In this way our publications would have the best possible leaders. Kappa Sigma Kappa seems to be having heated discussions about the hair clipping proposition. It is a known fact that something has got to be done. As one student said, "We have either got 1 \ , The Magi You could sit on Bagdad and view the 1 an eyelash it would ca wanted to go. All you ] Advertising is a s Read it and in the tw can review the mere! pictured and displayec You can pick up thi minutes know what t offering in the way oi rieties and qualities o want. The advertisements latest styles?the nev home?the best of tl They tell you how to 1 when to buy. They kee necessary to feed and family and make you c Read the advertise] education. Read then progress. i % I Read the ai regu '' >. . v _ ^ ^ OPEN FORUM pear Mr. Editor: In the outburst of enthusiasm following the recent proposal to shave freshmen's heads, it seems highly probable that one dissenting voice will not be heard, and even more probable that no attention will be paid to it. However, as a member of the graduating class, I should like to express my opinion of thr, proposal and at the same time perhaps give voice to sentiments that other members of the student body may entertain In an age which has abolished slavery, torture, duelling, and other obsolete hang-overs of the middle ages and which prides itself on its enlightenment, it seems paradoxical that any one should, tolerate, not to mention encourage, the revival of a custom which vies with lynching as an index of culture and human development. It seems to me to be both unnecessary and unjust to humiliate, disfigure, and otherwise make life miserable for a young, inexperienced boy, who has just left home and loved ones. The ordeal of reorganizing the entire scheme of one's life seems to be sufficient to occupy the time of an adolescent boy without having a crowd of older, more experienced upperclassmen amusing the baser side' of their nature at his expense. Of recent years the desire of the upperclassmen to haze freshmen has appeared to be dying out. This has been interpreted by some as a passing of school spirit. For which let those of us who object to hitting a man when he is down, and to taking advantage of a weaker, helpless comrade, be duly thankful. As I said in my opening words, I realize my protest will, probably go unheeded, but I should like to let all who read This Gamecock know that "I'm ag'in" any discrimination against freshmen. Yours very truly, L. M. Beacham, Jr. , u. 3. c. The trolleys could hardly be slower, but at least their patronizers don't have to change tires. to clip their hair or abolish all freshmen regulations." From what is being said, this proposal may be submitted to a student body vote, and then there will be some interesting politics. ic Carpet t> the fabled carpet of world. 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