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The Gamecock Founded January 30, 1908 ROBLRT N.TOTT GOiE.ALE8 First Editor PublWied weekly by the Litesary societIes of the UnivrIty of South Carolina during the colleg yeeexcept during easmntions holids Lttered as second clam matter at the ioe at Columbia. 8. 0., November 30,.90 14R6 Men1bK 19? Dstributors o REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING SY National Advertising Service, Inc. Colleg. PubUshers Representatve 4a0 MADISON AvE. NEW YORK. N.Y. CHICAGO - BOSTON - SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELE " PORTLAND - SEATTLE EXEOUTIVE BOARD VIVIEN LOMAS - - - - - - - - - - - - - Editor EDWARD HAI-rER - - -. - - - - - - Managing Editor RAY BARGERON - - - - - - - - - Business Manager DEPARTMENT HEADS Courtney Carson. Sports Editor; Betty Comstock, Society Editor; Cath erine Narey, Co-ed Editor. ASSOCIATES Francis Williams, Mary Belle Higgins, Associate Editors; Charles Lee. St. Olair Muckenfuss, Jr., and Harold Prince, Associate Managing Editors; Andrew Jones and Jim Polatti, Associate Business Managers; James Joyner and Tom Willis, Associate Circulation Managers. STAFF WRITERS Leonard D. Rosen, Albert Rouslin, Monty skiles, George Sherman Zurcherman, Martin J. Hodes, Max Husbands, Frances Lybrand, T. W Evans. Barney Beidleman, Doris Johnson, Louis A. Searson, Jr., W. A. Connolly, and Floyd D. Rodgers, Jr. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1937 Why Should Fraternities Move?. Friday morning fraternity men were shocked to find a letter in their mail from University officials to the effect that no fraternity houses shall be operated except on the campus of the University next year. The letter further stated that no women shall be allowed in houses operated by fraternities. Indeed, fraternity men have a right to be shocked I And why shouldn't they? For what is left of a social fraternity when all privileges are taken away? Is it not impossible to have any social life when the opposite sex is barred? The administration cannot be condemned for its action. Members of the administration are con scientious in their judgment. They believe that moving fraternities to the campus will eliminate numerous shawklers who spend their spare hours gossiping about the University and "the immoral way in which students act while attending the State institution." The administration apparently believes that fra ternities are an unnecesary evil and should be eliminated. Is not their action in this case evidence enough to believe that this is the first step toward fra ternities' dismissal from the campus?i But, The Gamecock asks, why should fraternities be eliminated? Is there any sin in having young ladies visit a fraternity house when chaperones are present? Is there any evil in dancing? Is there anything im moral about a young man and a young la:ly listen ing to a radio in a fraternity house? At a recent meeting of the committee on fra ternities held in Mr. Harth 's office, in which rep resentatives of all fraternities were present, the question was asked: "Have any complaints been registered against any fraternity or sorority on the campus this year?" The answer, given by a spokesman of the administration, was "No." The Gamecock reiterates: Why should fraterni ties go? Perhaps the administration does not understand what is meant by the phrase: "Why should fra ternities go?" In rebuttal, The Gamecock asks: "What is a social fraternity when no house, no members of the opposite sex, and when no privi leges are allowed?" Several problems concerning the issue present themselves. For instance, what is to happen to the houses that some fraternities have purchased? Where will fraternity and sorority members be housed?i And where will students of the Univer sity get social recreation such as dances, parties and "smokers?" The problem mentioned first is a very serious one. Thousands of dollars have been spent in pur chasing houses for fraternities. What will happen to that investment? Will the fraternities and sororities have to suffer the financial loss? The Gamecock challenges the administration to answer these questions above mentioned. In Appreciation Rapidly approaching is the close ,of the Univer sity's one hundred twenty-nineth year of service to South Carolina and the Nation. During this century and a quarter Carolina has turned out men and women who have done honor to their alma mater, some having won recognition in practically all walks of life. But the golden age of progress for the institu tion is not entirely in the past. Developments dur ing recent scholastic years better fit it for produc ing well-rounded citizens who are soon to help guide the destinies of the country. The physical plant of the University has been improved, but even more important are the more favorable edu cational and extra-curricular activities provided for. These advances were gained neither through the work of one person nor a dozen, but were brought about by the unselfish co-operation of many. The faculty and trustees are due special recogni tion for their untiring efforts in behalf of the stu dent body. The Cclumbia Merchants' Association and civic organizations have ever been on the watch for means of helping the University. Radio station WIS has generously given time on the air for the presentation of University programs, carrying the School of Air as a regular bi-weekly feature and recently permitting the broadcast of a program relative to the Carolina political rally. Chief Rawlinson and the Columbia police depart ment'assist in making pep parades during the foot ball seasons successful and exhibit a friendly in terest at all times. To all groups and individuals who play a part in the upbuilding of the University, The Gamecock expresses the sincere appreciation of the student body and associates. -U. s. C. The Band The University band is one of the most attractive features of student life, and one of the most fre quently forgotten when moneys are appropriated. If the band is to yield maximum results and bring favor to the institution it represents, it must have adequate financial support. It is unfortunate that the University is not able to remunerate band members, or at least pvovide means for their transportation on a larger scale. -U. s. C. Go West, Young Man? A number of seniors will graduate this year, as usual. Approximately 275 fully matured young men and women will terminate their academic edu cation and present themselves to the world, hoping to make a success is their respective fields. Whether or not they will succeed remains for the future to disclose. The Gamecock is certain that a majority will rise to great heigits if afforded an op. portunity to follow their choiece of life's work. But how is the college graduate of today going to succeed if he is not given a chance? Many col. lege graduates are today operating filling stations and hopping curbs in an effort to eke out a meager livelihood. They were not given a chance to enter the field they selected. Will the student who graduates in June be giver the same chance as those who are now filling gaso. line tanks, or will they get a start in law, commerce journalism, pharmacy, or whatever other profes sion they choose? That is a question which war rants considerable consideration. Before a man or woman graduates from the Uni versity he or she must have completed eleven year of elementary work and then finished four years oj advanced study. This takes a great deal of time And before one has completed a college course, on< is well versed on the subject he has selected t< study. All that tile graduates of the class of 1937 a the University ask is that you-the leaders of Sout Carolina-give them a chance. -U. 5. C. The End, This issue of The Gamecock closes volume thirt; of the publication's existence. For one semester we have moulded weekly pal terns of our efforts and presented them to the stu dents. Some-perhaps all-fell short of our goal but we hope the standard set by our predecessor has been upheld. It has been a semester of continuous toil. Fillini six or eight pages each week is no child's play But it was fun. The student body and faculty demonstrated sympathetic attitude throughout our tenure, fr which we are indeed grateful. Three o'clock A. M. We are now completing the last page of the las issue under our supervision. The staff stand solemnly around as the sacred sheets of the dumm are folded for delivery to the printers. We are finished. Literary. Digre8s BY THREE PLAGIARISTS Martin J. Hodes Dinky wlllias George Zuckerman (ONTINUED FrON PAbE ONE) (Editor's note) : We present thi week Rhode Island's Albert Rouslin. Ii weeks past this column has been graced by the poetry of Hal Tribble. These art two names not to be forgotten. Nostalgia I sit here in a landlocked valley, Lonely for the salt and sound Of storm swept seas; Here within this bowl of hills That brim to the horizon I watch the stars, Silent sages of uncounted years, Binnacles of uncharted seas, That swing aloft; I listen for the wind Blowing down the valley, clouds, Like great white ghosts of galleons, Flying thru the trees; And in the earth I wait to feel The tides incessant melody Of sea, and wind, and stars, That does not sing. Hills, congealed to stone, dissolve! Move-, resound-, How can you silent stand, Motionless against the moon; Tideless, truely stone, Release me. -Albert Rouslin. Cosmological Capers Of such stua are philosophers made. Would-be Town Oracle Galloway and Laureate Albert Rouslin, Rhode Island Yankee, tired of campus, local, state, national, and international triv ialities, discussed no less than the "cosmos" the other night in the Gal loway tepee. Said Galloway: The universe is mysterious, and we can know no more about it by our puny, futile observa tions, than we can understand the in ner workings of a clock by listening to its tick-tock. Said Rouslin: Tick-tock, tick-tock, etc. Rouslin retired to his own maison still ticking in wondcr; Gaiiuway Ie tired to his room's north-east corner to marvel at his theory. For further Rouslin philosophy see poem above; for further Galloway cosmological thought see his card in dex. -PPP Spruce White Again We notice that Spruce White is to continue his non-profit book exchange which served and saved more than thre. hundred students last semester. In other words here is an attempt to get back to old time bartering and we think a noble attempt. When the burden of piling profits becomes too heavy for a group to shoulder, there is always some protest against existing conditions. This, we believe, is more than a protest; it is a work able plan which will serve the in terests of the student body. This is the start of real student co operation. And we hope that Mr. Spruce White will find many sup porters. -PPP Players Score Success Everybody seemed to confirm oui . opinion that the Players did noble by themselves in the three perfor mances of. "Bury The Dead." Now~ that patrons and students alike have c onfidence that the future productions will be high in artistic and entertain. ing value, we hope the Players will be as wise in their selection of plays for the following season. We repeat: We go on record as sup. porting the University Players and favoring University subsidization of t this group. It is as essential to the 1 college as any student publication o, organization. * -PPP --e. 6. 0. SONNET I hate finality--the last grim word That nothing is to come; as, far ir Fall The flight definitive of that last bird Which leaves to Winter's ice ma: garden wall, 1Leaves me no less to ice; as the fel s ~.d'awn, Which seeps the studded blacknes: from the skies, *Seeps, too, the moonlit shadow fron *my lawn, Seeps, too, the stars' reflection fror my eyes. rI like to come again when I had gon To come no more, and in the finishe night Which smiles on waking cats and owl alone, s When every room is emptied of It light, And through the house no footstei moves about, I love to slip the latch and wander out 3. B. Purevi 000 . e.P. I'I 00000 Frnces du:ghirp 1bod :orin to the sumr reoto.e A.. rep4- al STR ttO EARN DOLLARS" :ARN APl MAIY l4194,00 Dfocen in I977 i u MFlashes 1[ PAGE ONE) rance during his trip abroad. English Scores Approximately 66 percent of all freshnan girls exceed the average En lish score of the freshman boys, ac cording to the summary report of re wits of the First Annual Soth Caro Lina College Testing program. The report also shows that South Carolina college students are relatively less pro ficient in spelling than in usage, as judged by national standards. Boys bnd girls are essentially alike in vo pabulary averages, as measured by the test. Molasses Thirty producti of ordinary black 1trap molasses are now on display in the chemistry department, according to James E. Copenhaver. These prod ncts were manufactured from fer aented molasses by the U. S. Indus trial Alcohol Co. and Include alcohol, ethers, acetates, oalates, phthaiafa, acetone, carbonates, acetanelid, and vinegar and potash as by products. Athletics More University freshmen have en gaged in basketball than in any other activity. Almost 40 per cent of the boys'av pltayetiobal,nn.st3 the prent have plaedbseonathe thrh actviie egaed ir.ne before ave t college Stae.rIn trak,s5 tennis, 60;tes scuets wi2; beHmi Yof churhsocinsties, tics. Some ofheta wi0; bnd very an glee clubh coe7 teaprpitint rthe ite Unvet. Te(Theod'sstdent mightonotfresm of thelI wuld like tortaint oniut thave any a aonieir toe this Uniersit Causeina hereao sibinityien. No oe ae tomonke henbe lethat suenthe cat. lnad durin ntheingm tha nraoabte thin stttoIhave donmmte and a soi thas teveyon she thatdemnd loyalt thi. hs school.rmertainl thecmitteeIhas beeat blin tore ing treat wnhe maner son is mre-h esdsatisfieid.Weaonhy will that wor in drctionc o good feor stanont ftestuto e Thre jUnrst fa peSouth Carolinava thenceisen tgimestads ohn te canrtak hldevfr nsent era. Neve ber haded otbinthens dnmen ocncy Ar studnts illealmil ofh ntu Ca0,00s ~ f IN JNE/ ACH l?A0ATE WIL a I4 Y( tIMENCEt 000 -, IN aRCr xp IIkr ?' ct,as o1 w -1soooo0 s E 29 BILLUON INI JU1NE! EN H GRPADUATE I " E 1RN OFa Carolina (OONTINOED FEC to the University infirmary and Mar vin is to be probably moved to-day. Valuable Book "A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion And a History of His Brigade" has been presented to the library by Judge Carol Ramage. The presented book is a typewritten copy of the original copy, however the book is very rare and even a copy is con sidered valuable. Judge Ramage has made a collection of writings of his torical value to South Carolina and a number of these he has given to the University library. Quinine Never Fails Quinine, according to J. T. Penney, is still the only sure cure for malaria. There are several other treatments be ing given now but their effect is still uncertain. Therefore Penney advises his students to avoid any of the "3-day" cnes and to stick to quinine. Wooden Legs The first patent for an artificial leg was No. 4,834 granted to Benjamin F. Palmer of Meredith, N. H. on Nov. 4, 1846, according to information found in the University library. "The leg had a pliable joint that worked noiselessly and preserved its contours in all po sitions." To Visit Europe W. S. Woods, Will sail from New York on June 2 for Europe. Professor Woods plans to visit England and IOpen ForumI This column is devoted to a discussion of topics of general interest by readers, and The Gamecock does not necessarily acquiesce with the opinions expressed. Mr. Boch.man Expresses Disap proval Of The Faculty's Forc ing Fraternities Back On The Campus Editor, The Gamecock: I feel that there is no time like the present to again express to the Student Body the manner in which the present -Administration is handling the fraterni ty situation. Last Friday each fraternity received a letter stating that they would be ex pected to give up their present houses and make plans to reside on the campus next year. Up until this time they had led these organizations to believe that they would adopt a plan that seemed agreeable to the committee. It seems that they are disregarding any pleasing means or manner to force fraternities from the campus. In the event that the fraternities do come to the campus, I would like to ask the Administration just where they will put them? Certainly the present "facilities of the campus are not large enough to take care of 13 fraternities. SIf they will not let each fraternity have a whole tenement then in what manner will they have any utility on the campus. I A national representative of a fraterni ty, who was on the campus recently to * determine what could be done about the situation, also wanted to know what was the cause of the Administration feeling as they do. Practically the only reason that he could find was the fact that there .was a feeling between the big .ix a.nd