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GEORGE ZUCKERMAN.................... Ior 'DEPARTMENT HEADS Richard M'tck. Sporta Editor; Irene LeABorde. Oo-ed Editor; Katherine ene Society fetor; Reed Boyd, pa amanne Editor. Patt STAFF WRITERS Deward Brittain, Jim McKinney, Bernie Bass, Ray- nigh mond Davis, Helen Allen and Paul Sanebury. lahar COIT HENDLEY..............Managing Editor Money Matters Garnet And Black Is Too Mercenary The entire Gamecock staff read with indig nation the following story handed in this week. "The Phi Beta Kappa page will be missing from the 1940 issue of Garnet and Black, ac cording to a statement made by Dr. Robert Wienefeld. "Dr. Wienefeld, secretary-of Phi Beta Kap pa, said that the added expense of the page, which would be $20, would be too great since the society is maintaining three scholarships at the University of South Carolina." We feel the big-wigs of the Garnet and Black ought to immediately contact Professor Wienefeld and inform him he can have the page free of charge. The Garnet and Black will not miss the money-and the scholarship fund probably would. If our annual, however, persists in being mercenary about the matter, then The Game cock will mail it a bill each week for the free publicity given in these columns. A. C. P. Convention This And That About Journalism At the Associated Collegiate Press conven tion held last week at Des Moines, Iowa, sev eral hundred college journalists, hailing from all sections of the nation, were told by numer ous speakers that brains were still very much needed in the fourth estate. Ding Darling, nationally famed cartoonist, in an address entitled "Newspaper Mariju ana", bemoaned the fact that the American press considered the love life of Hedy La Marr more important than news affecting the man on Main Street. He stressed the importance of dramatiza tion of the' news, of the events which most of us consider commonplace, but which in reality have improvised plots and the tempo of drama. For the undergraduate who has the initiative and imagination to make the immobile seem mobile, and the talent for accelerating the monotonous tick-tock of life there is a place nmdern jeurnalism. But Darling warned the convention that the journalists become slaves to the profession the most interesting and most underpaid in the world. Darling, normally a very deft humorist, lost himself in the clouds of idealism, and elo quently prayed for the day of "stratosphere" journalism when crime and passion will be exiled from the front page. At the time we were listening to the philo sophical cartoonist we also lapsed into that mood which is not affected by appetites and ambitions, by dollars and cents. Then we remembered the ever narrowing confines of American journalism, the continual merging of papers and the discontinuance of others to the point wvhere there is no job awvait ing the college graduate who has spent his four undergraduate years preparing for the profession of the press. A personal note, one which gave us joy, is that The Gamecock wvas rated among the best college weeklies in the nation, and was placed on exhibition at the convention along with other leading papers. Reverting to the thought about "strato sphere" journalism, we remembered, with- in war'd and silent laughter, that, even in the cloistered atmosphere of the University, MuscZin' In is the most important item in The Gamecock. Monthly Blues Carolinian Needs More Subscribers Off the presses this week came the first is sue of the Carolinian for the fall semester. And editor Hennig Cohen, very disconsolate, reported that the subscription list is very meagre. ,Unless the student body and the faculty dig down for a change and purchase this literary bargain, it may happen that the magazine will soon and again disappear from the campus. Another solution to the problem would be to include the Carolinian in the student ac tivities appropriation. Not that we suggest an increase in the fees. But we would like to a some reapportionment. AsB00IATES al League, Jane Cox, Philip Wilmeth, Ed G A 'ron, Elliott MeCants, Dan Henderson, es Meeks. Business Associates: Bill'Bauk Otto Iaier, Allie Pritchard, Lewis Cal Mackay King and Dick Ward. ROEE Entered an Parade. Of Opinion (By Associated Collegiate Press) Groups As always happens when a great political or social question faces the nation, college stu dents are today forming organizations to in fluence the opinion of their fellow students on the questions of war and neutrality. At Princeton University, undergraduates have formed "The American Ind,ependence League", which is "dedicated to the purpose of revealing, strengthening and expressing the determination of the American people to keep out of the European war." The League al ready counts one-third of Princeton's student body as members, and a second chapter of the organization has been formed on the Harvard University campus. Incidentally, national headquarters of the new organization are in the offices formerly occupied by the Veterans of Future Wars, now defunct. Not quite so serious, but just as interesting, are two other proposals that have made their appearance in the last week or two. In the University of Pittsburgh's towering Cathedral of Learning there has sprung up the "Loyal Order of Sons of Leavenworth", whose slogan is "If America goes to war, we go to Leaven worth." Here's an interesting paragraph from a let ter explaining the organization: "Hurry ! Form your own District Cell of the Loyal Order of Sons of Leavenworth! Pick your cell-mate while you may. Write now for your free membership card entitling you to all the privileges of our future home. Write today to ask any questions you may wish about our secret shuffle, our national symbol-the ball and chain-or any other practices of our ex elusive Order." On the Cornell University campus, Stan Cohen, columnist for the Cornell Daily Sun, stirred up a bit of interest with this telegram to Secretary of State Cordell Hull: "Sun po litical expert advocates corridor through Can ada to join Alaska to Union, free enslaved mi norities in Vancouver, protect economic future of nation. 'Would resort to force if necessary. Can we expect support of State Department?" At this writing, thle Hitler-like prop)osal has met with no response from Mr. Hull! Stalin Red Russia, long a subject of collegiate stuldy and undergraduate bull-sessions, is no longer in good standing with the student body of the U. S. The deal with Hitler seems to have changed the opinion of the majority, and editorial writers in the college press warn thlat all nations should keep a close eye on the U. S. S. RI. in the future. Here's how the WVest Virginia University Athenaeum puts it: "The alliance between Germany andl Russia is merely one that bene fits them at the moment. With objects attained they will start again the work of spreading their doctrines and villifying each other. With b)ordlers sidle by side neither will be at ease, and will be fearfuil of the other's aspirations of domination." The Cornell University Daily Sun sees the new situation as a distinct gain for Mr. Stalin: "Stalin stands to gain everything and to lose nothing by a general European conflict. For a clash among the powers will so weaken both opposition to the totalitarian states that Rus sia will be able to step in and expand her claims to the south and to the west. It seems as if the nations continue their war march, Stalin will triumph in the end. Much as the vulture triumphs . . . in the end." But, says the University of New Mexico Lobo, "there'll be plenty of high horses to get on in the next few months without our getting on our high horse about Russia. Ask your old pappy and he'll tell you that the most val uable thing you can learn is how to stay out of other people's scraps. You can have a lot 'of experience nd still neve kenow." THE LMEC0 Founded January 80, 1908 ZT ELLIOTT GONZAL ES, First second class matter at the wtofice at 0olun November 20. Campus Ca JUST BETWEE JANE DICKINSON MT HOLYOKE SENIOR IS FOUMR1H IN DOREC UNE AND 'WELFMN IN HER FAMILY TO ATMEND MT HOLYOKE COLLEGE. RUTH RUTH NEER FARR *EASr IS EASr AND WEST IS WEST AND NEVERTHE IWAIN SHALL MEET Bvr CtN1 11E CAmPuS OF ARZOA sr. 'TEACERS Col E AGSTAFF NE9F MET FARR! AND B=T WERE Ams *Question What do you think of the Chi J. William Davis, Sophomore periods. Nyna McGregor, Freshman-] Lillian Gayle, Freshman-I th Eston Marchant, Sophomore ing. Maxine Forbes, Freshman-G Christine Wingard, Senior-I the University has done lately. Marion Harrison, Junior--I th the students are so obviously in Verna Youmans, Sophomore tional and helpful than classes Lucy Beck Jowitt, Junior-It have one like this every year, 'ei Foster Smith, Senior-I think Marion W. Trotter, Sophomc going sooner. Upson Howard, Freshman-Vi Lee C. Arestia, Sophomore-'I dertaking. All colleges and uni week. Lorrick N. Hornsby, Freshma tute Week has been very helpft college and business. Readers Right Dear Sir: Carolina's Blue Key had Clem son's student leaders in for supper last Wednesday eveniing-and reports here are that thihigs went off swell. It was a pre-game joint affair, you know, and several Clemson stu dent officials spoke, and Carolina's "big-wigs" had their say. The result, as Clemson sees it: a better relationship between the stu dent bodies of South Carolina's two largest institutions. You no doubt know that the sup per wvas given in Clemson's honor by Carolina's Blue Key chapter, and that it was the first such friendly advance ever made by either of the student bodies. And the Clemson boys were proud to be party to the good will gesture. Please extend to your student body greetings from Clemson's 2,226 stu dents, and to President Duncan, Bubba Ness and others of Carolina's Blue Key a special "best" from Clemson's organization and its news paper, The Tiger. Sincere best wishes for a "begun" friendship between Carolina and Clems9n's student bodies, that will last. Earl Mazo, Editor, 'rhe Cems.on. Tige. KPgsoddied Colle .......NT.D FOI National Adi Editor coles* PXj 420 MADISON A bis, 8. 0.. cmacaeo - osion - N US GIRLS.., ELIZABETH COMPLETED "1IE FULL COLLEZI COURSE AT NORTWESTERN D). BY ATENDING NIGHT SCHOOL FOR 10 YEARS! SHE SPENT 6000 HOURS SUDYING - REWARD-A BEOER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE. S RACUSE UNIV. WAS 'ME FIRST INSrnUJrION o10 GRT A WOMANAA M.D. DEGREE. of-Week istian Institute week? -I'm in favor of it-fifty minute t's fine for the Christians. ink it's very educational. -Very educational and interest >od for extra study hall. think it's about the finest thing ink that it is very good because terested. -I think it is even more educa -almost, anyway. 's a good thing and I hope we tuse we need it. it is a great thing. re-I only wish I had started 3ry fine and interesting. he Institute is a wonderful un versities should have a similar n-I think the Christian Insti ii in explaining God's place in And Write Mr. George Coleman, Jr. President of the Student Body University of South Carolina Columbia, S. C. Dear Mr. Coleman: I received your letter this morning, and found it well worth reading to the Corps of Cadets. I read it to the Corps at the noon meal todlay, and although I had no means of taking a vote on the question I feel quiite sure that the Clemson cadets will cooperate with you in the exe cution of your sane and progressive resolution. We here at Clemson are quite aware of the damage bein.g done to South Carolina colleges by criticisms made because of the prevalence of drinking, and we have taken already this year a dlefinite stand against drinking. Furthermore, I shall sin cerely appreciate your calling to my attention the name of any cadet who makes himself obnoxious while on your campus or while attending the Carolina-Clemson game. We are indeed happy that the ani mosity which once existed between the University of South Carolina and Clemson College has become friend ly rivalry, and we appreciate your request for our cooperation in this timely matter. Sincerely, Alex D. Graham, Cadet Colonel Brigade Commander Clemson ollege Cno-n of Caet. Member E. W. "DUCW' SWEATMAND r. Member ,tb"-*ng Coe6iate Press logubeto of ~wo*ly by -the Literary SocietIeS at the Ulyr stributor- of gity of South Carolina during the ofr at 6daeduring examinatios and holidaM I NATIONAL ADVdwnemte eY ertising Service, Inc. Rd Boyd . Exchange Editor Usbers ReprsetateWag Va. NRW Y0nK. N. Y. LOS ANSOUS SAN FOANCSCO ANSEL ELMORE. CirCulation Manager MUSCLIN' IN Two Gamecock reporters, Jim McKinney and Deward Brittain journeyed down to the State Pen one bright and early morning last week to witness the toasting of a convicted murderer in the electric chair . . . and they ate breakfast immediately afterward ... The Daily Northwestern from Northwestern University is soliciting the efforts of other college papers in a united peace movement ... Katrina Mixon and Mildred Brewer rewarded an escort with a smudgy smooch at the end of a long hike Wednes day ... Acme of Economists, Doc Derrick got slightly sore at his score on the new machine in the canteen . . . The result of Amelia Arthur's cheerleading at the Orangeburg game was somewhat stewey . .. Earl Mazo, editor of The Tiger, wrote the Gamecock editor and said in part, "We think your paper is as good as they come" ... We return the compliment. Soph Gene Timmons did a swell job at typing the entire stu dent body constitution . . . Clarence Glover went on a movie going spree last week, saw "The Crowd Roars" and "The Kid from Kokomo," then went out for the boxing team to win some glory for himself ... Fickle Peggy Hendrickson loses her chief standby when the last of the McArthurs, Jim, leaves school this week . .. Edy Gunter's acrobatic attempts left her only a skinned knee . . . At the Delta Zeta pledge dance plump Lil Huiett had to quit the light fantastics because her feet were blistered . . . The popularity of the lectures on Marriage and similar lectures is another proof of the desire and need for such a course on this campus . . . In every one of the lectures on these subjects there was a scarcity of seats . . . Earhardt's pride, Sarah Hutto, is gently settling down to one football hero and and other would be suitors are giving up in disgust. Lydia Lee carried one Clemson sucker for a ride during his sojourn on the campus and received three 'corsages from him in one day . . . Professor Zeigler complains about the dearth of publicitr in the Gamecock concerning the Spanish Club . . . The Z. T. A's. wiener feast was so unsuccessful that a come one, come all sign was hung out . . . The wire-haired terrier looking mutt which hangs around Sims Hall is being claimed by at least two or three sororities . . . The little blue books distributed by an uptown concern are becoming extremely popular and several lochinvars can boast of their books being filled with gals' names . . . Wake Forest's All-Southern guard, Louis Trunzo will prob ably have to have an increase in subsidization with the advent of a new member of his family, an eight and a half pound daughter . . . Box 996 at the postoffice is getting heaps of mail from Gainesville's Brenau College these days . . . Mickey Bow man's grin was registered on Dick Little's face at the German dance and it doesn't seem like Uncle Sam will have to use his census takers . . . The ceremonies surrounding the pounding of the first nail into the set for the new play "Captain Applejack" was a complete flop when the stage manager missed the nail altogether and hit his finger . . . and members of his crew are wearing wigs (blonde) so that they can be distinguished from members of the cast on the stage . . . Winthrop's Y. W. C. A. prexy who visited our campus Tuesday was a nifty looker and a swell talker . . . Bill Bachman who spends his time feeding the ether from WCOS introduced the "Lonely Hour" with a loud crash which sounded somewhat like an earthquake. Clemson may have an up-to-date football team but the jour nalistic staff of the weekly rag up in that country is slightly behind the times and prone to error . .. In an article in the State Fair Issue the writer reported that the game was to be played on Wednesday and that Carolina's lineup would fea ture Craig and Stroud . . .Sudden changes in climate recently has given just about every one the "Sniffles'' . . . and the infir mary's cough medicine (non-alcoholic) is going fast . . . Vir ginia Jackson celebrated her birthday recently and kept the uptown messenger boys busy delivering sweet sentiments and a dozen roses . . . A water tossing battle at Steward 's Hall the other night featured such outstanding H120 slingers as Winns boro 's Billy Quattlebaum and Yankee Stan Brose . . . University Christian Institute's chapel exercises drew' so many students that some had to sit on the steps in the vestibule . . . Among those step-sitting were Mag Cain and Katie Beatty . . . Youngest fem in school, Polly Burch has a right pert voice as evidenced on a return trip from the mess hall . . . Sig Nui's 'Lex Durham refused a female caddy in last Sunday's solo golf game... Frances Harris' first buzz of the year turned out to be a false alarm after considerable bewilderment on her part . .. Imajean Claussen was visited by her boy friend of five years and hasnt been exactly right since . . . Such power some boys must have . . . Dumb astronomer A. McK. pulled another one by asking Dr. Coker where the solar system was . . .Murrell Smith, who looks O.K. in tennis togs, is worry wart, first class, in Bible lectures. The things that some girls see going on in front and at the sides of the Women's buildings, if listed one after the other, could fill two newspapers . . . To Cadet Ohnley at The Citadel: Mackey King regrets that she has misplaced your sweet letter and has forgotten how to spell your last name, therefore, you will now learn that she is going up to N. C. State for the dances the same weekend that you invited her down for the shindigs . .. Joe Lawrence and Celeste Hershey are as constant as iron and loadstone . . . Jimmy Thomas, who hates publicity (so he says) has now taken out squatter's rights to a room on the third floor of Sims College . .. The Charleston News and Courier wrote a feature article on Dean John A. Chase and then used the pic ture of Charles James at its head . .. Dainty Emily Wolfe took an active part in an Orangeburg wedding last Saturday nite .. . But not as principal or second or otherwise . . . Freshmie Sonny Bowman injured his lower extremities in a touch football game and had to stay in the infrary for two whole das