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Caroin. By BEN McELVEEN Feature Editor Carolina students have a pub licity agent, tool In fact, the movie stars have nothing on University of South Carolina students or faculty members, for they both have a press ggent: the University News Service. Under the direction of Dr. Hennig Cohen, the University News Service is located on the second floor of the administrative building. The News Service has two primary functions: to publi cize the,university and to keep the public informed. News releases are distributed to hometown newspapers of all concerned-whether alumni, stu dents or faculty members of the university. They are usually edited according to their impor tance to the particular weekly or daily newspaper. Hence, almost every news release is treated in dividually. Radio and TV Coverage In addition to supplying news papers and the news services with information pertaining to the university, Dr. Cohen often ar ranges for coverage of campus events by television -and radio stations in Columbia. Also, the bulletins and catalogs of the uni versity are compiled by the News Service. Along with news releases, the University News Service ofter% supplies South Carolina news papers with photographs, which are handled by the official News Service photographer, Kern Pow ell. Illustrating feature articles or reporting on-the-spot news pictures, Kern Powell photograph ically touches on nearly every phase of university life. Political addresses, academic speeches, alumni affairs, student activities, faculty activities, these and many other such campus affairs are summarized by a Kern Powell photograph. Activities Varied A week's activities for the Music Dept. Gets Addition To Faculty Edwin F. Jones is one of the recent additions to the university's teaching staff. He is a new mem ber of the Department of Music. Coming to the university this fall from the University of Southern California, where he was working on his doctor's degree in music education, Professor Jones has only to complete his thesis before receivinig his degree. He received his Masteri of Music Degree at the Jordan.Conserva tory of Butler University in his hometown, Indianapolis, Indiana. -Teacher at Eighteen Mr. Jones has taught music since he was 18 years old and Is an accomplished professional vio linist as well as an instructor In other stringed instruments. He was a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, in which he played first violin for 12 years. He conducted the Santa Barbara Civic Orchestra for six years while teaching at the University. of California. Professor Jones, who says teaching will be his career from now on, has written a number of ( books and manuals for students and instructors of stringed In struments. He has also made two educational films on the same sub ject. Lecturer and Judge A recognized musician, he was called upon in California to lec ture to music groups and to judge contests, both orchestral and solo, to stimulate an interest in music as a career among young musi cians. Besides his classes in music theory, form, and analysis, and 'A stringedl instruments, Professor Jones is in charge of the uni 'versity orchestra. Concerning the orchestra, he says, "I hope that one day we will be able to build this orchestra into a large group which will play for the city of Columbia as well as the university, for an orchestra will help to broaden the cultural life of the city." Freshman Party Last Night Iast night a Freshman "Y'" party was held at the "Y" camp. A bus was chartered to take the freshmen; hot dogs and cokes were served, and Mr. Herbert Benson called the square dancing. a Has I DR. HENNIG COHEN, News Chandler, News Service assistant, se scrapbooks. Clippings from several papers are collected and pasted int( Dr. Cohen quipped, indicating the s< News Service might include such varied subjects as interviewing a biology professor concerning the addition of a boa constrictor, a stowaway on a banana boat from Cuba, interviewing a math professor for a monthly article on astronomy, writing up a grad uation exercise, preparing a story on the University Film Society's program, or preparing a feature article on a McKissick Library exhibit for The State Magazine. Dr. Cohen or Miss Chandler or, Airound the Y Change in Vesper Service Schedule Mr. Ledeen reports that there will be a change in the scheduled vesper services this semester. Vespers will be held Tuesday night instead of Sunday night if Rutledge Chapel is available. Mr. Ledeen feels that more students will be on campus and will attend vespers on Tuesday. Services will still begin at 7 o'clock and the 80 minute programs, will be presented by student speakers. Flynn Hall Open for Students Plans are being made to have Flynn Hall open regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays for stu (lent recreation, study, and dis cussion. Some members of the cabinet will be present on these days. Previously the building has been open until 10 o'clock, but often the offices were closed. The "Y" is considering these plans in hopes that the "Y" building will be of more use to the students. "NY" Meetings for Next Week The YMCA board of directors will meet at Flynn Hall for a luncheon at 8 o'clock on Tuesday, February 15th; the YWCA will meet at the same time at Steward's Hall. The meetings are separated because this is a centen nial for the "Y." Both groups will discuss reports of the fall semester and appoint committees from the board members. The Freshman "Y" Cabinet is meeting Friday, February 11th, at 4 o'clock to re-organize for the semester. Five University Pi Professional Meeti: Several University of South Carolina professors attended pro fessional meetings In January, Dr. W. H. Patterson, dean of ad ministratton, has announced. Prof. James H. Blackman of the economics department visited the universities of California, Southern California anid Stanford for the purpose of surveying their area study program Jan. 20th 28th. Dr. Fred T. Rogers, Jr., of the physics department attended a conference at the National Bu reau of Standards in Washington, D. C. and the Edgewood Arsenal at Edgewood. Md. Jan. 24th-9Ath. ublicit .M Service director, and Miss Ann an one of several large News Service of the larger South Carolina news. P the album. "This isn't all we do," irapbook. (Photo by Ben MeElveen) occasionally, J. R. Roseberry of the University News Service are there to scoop the news. "How does it feel to be on thai side of the interview for a change?" Dr. Cohen, who is usually asking the questions rathei than answering them, was asked Dr. Cohen Talks Shop "Well, like most people," Dr Cohen replied, "I like to tall shop." And then, reflecting or what he had said and consciously shifting himself to his usual side Crane, Tree Stop Traffic On Green St. Traffic piled up for blocks, gap ing "sidewalk superintendents, and a shower of dirt-this was the scene as a large crane lifted a white dogwood across Greem Street. The derrick quickly swung the tree from it.s old home in fron of Steward's Hall into its nev berth in front of the educatior building. The transfer, which was terme< "quite difficult" by biology pro fessors, was made to make wa) for the new engineering building Whether or not the tree will livi remains to be seen. The moving of the tree wat only one phase of gardening oc curring at the university whili students were away for the holi days. Trees, azaleas, and othei shrubs were acquired and "heelet in" for future planting on partJ of the new campus. A number of native trees wer< obtained .from Dr. M. B. Seigler'a farm in Aiken County. Included in the group were white oaks turkey oaks, sweet bays, sassa fras, sweet gum, hickory, cral apple, wild plum, wild cherry persimmon, and rhododendron. Dean W. H. Patterson presented about 20 dogwoods from his prop. erty in Columbia to the university One hundred pink Pride o1 Summerville azaleas were planted in a bed prepared along the wal east of Correll, extending fron1 the walk at McKissick Library tc Green Street. Fifty deep red Kurume azaleas were planted around the observatory. 'of essors Attend nzgs In January He was presented at a conference of the Rand Corporation in Santa Monica, Calif., Jan. 31st-Feb 3rd. where he participated in a die cussion program of an analysis of research which ise now undet way for the Air Force. Mrs. Catherine Rembert and Mrs. Augusta Wittkowsky repre sented the university's art depart ment at a College Art of America meeting In New York Jan. 28th. 29th. Prof. P. U. Pit.kanen of the phyuica department attended a meeting of the American Physical Society in New York Jan. 2'7th. 9th.' r. Agent bf the interview, Dr. Cohen added, "That's all right, isn't it?" Dr. Cohen stated that he felt that he had had an advantage in his particular field of work, for as a reporter he has seen nearly every side of life in regard to university affairs. He has come to know the administrative, teacher and journalist viewpoints. Having experienced these various aspects of university life, Dr. Cohen feels that he is better able to report, evaluate and write campus events, he said. Dr. Cohen, illustrating his varied contacts In his work, pointed out that during one week he might 1) work on-a story about irriga tion, 2) write a story about how to choose good books for chil dren, 3) prepare a feature on a graduate student's research in chemistry, 4) write a news release on a religious sermon, or 5) write up a feature story on an art exhi bition. News Service Personnel The News Service personnel consists of Dr. Hennig Cohen, di rector, Miss Ann Chandler, as sistant, and two student assistants, J. R. Roseberry and Carolyn Pruitt. Dr. Cohen, a native of Darling ton, is a graduate of Carolina's School of Journalism and he re ceived his Doctor's Degree in American Literature and the His tory of Journalism from Tulane University. Miss Chandler, a native of Olanta, is a graduate of the university's School of Journal ism, also. J. R. Roseberry, a journalism major, and Carolyn Pruitt, a secretarial science major, are both from Columbia. All Aspects Covered Whether the campus affair con sists of a horticultural convention or a graduation exercise, the News Service is there to cover it. Dr. Hennig Cohen or Miss Ann Chandler either arrange to obtain a copy of a speech being given' or they report the event and speech themseives. "Usually," Miss Chandler said, "It's the latter!" As far as publicity goes, Holly wood has nothing on the Univer sity of South Carolina. Carolina gets its share of publicity, too, via the University News Service. MORE LL nur s UT SKATED ON THIN ICE Charles McG aha Eastern New Mexico University FOOTBALL STaADuM WITH ALL SEATS ON SO-TARS UNs Herbert V. Wilkin. University of Alabama STUI Luc Wh< - we i So s4 nooc ,~ \ Luci - Yorl \ etten t PCKtE41 Journalism School To Name Winners In Press Contests The University of South Caro lina School of Journalism again Is judging contests sponsored by the Woman's Division of the South Carolina Press Association. Award winners will be announced during the association's meeting in Columbia February 25th-26th. The B. J. King Award is presented annually to the South Carolina newspaperwoman contri buting most to her community through her writings. Nominations for this award are being sought from all daily newspaper manag ing editors and weekly publishers in the association. Deadline for nominations is February 1st. To the newspaperwoman writ ing the best feature story during 1954 will go the J. Rion MeKissick Award. Any woman on the staff of a South Carolina daily or weekly is eligible for this award. Stories should be in the School of Journalism office by February 1st. Two other awards are presented to outstanding newspaper pages. The Ed. H. DeCamp Award is made to the weekly having the best society-woman's page.. A new award, presented by Mrs. Harold Booker of Camden, will go to the daily newspaper having the best society page. Judging for these contests will be based on examination of newspapers re ceived during 1954 at the School of Journalism. Chemical Society Meets In Camden The South Carolina section of the American Chemical Society met in Camden on Wednesday, January 19th at 8 p.m. at the Camden grammar school, Dr. Peyton Teague of the University of South Carolina, secretary, an nounced. Dr. Gordon M. Kline, chief of the division of organic and fibrous materials of the National Bureau of Standards, spoke on "National Bureau of Standards Research on Polymers." An internationally known au ICKY DROOT WHAT'S THIS? For solution see paragraph below. THEY'RE CLAMORING FOI coast, dormitory to dori brands, according to th No. 1 reason for Luckies first of all, because Luck toasted to taste better. " tones up Luckies' mild, So enjoy the better-tast the man in the Droodle sure you have plenty of )EIEARN *25! ky Droodles* are pouring in! 're are yoursi? 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Directed mainly toward the solution of basic problems rather than the temporary alleviation of current needs, the work of WUS is planned under five fields of action. These are student lodging and living, student health, educa tional equipment, refugee service, and mutual education. WUS is sponsored internation ally by the World's Student Christian Federation, Pax Ro mana-IMCS, and the World Union of Jewish Students. It is ad ministered by a headquarters staff in Geneva. Switzerland. The service works closely with agencies of the United Nations, non-governmental u n i v e r s i t y groups, and national unions of students. About 90 per cent of the annual contributions in the United States come from colleges and universities. The other 10 per cent is given by churches, con ferences, and individuals. thority on plastics, Dr. Kline has served as technical editor of Modern Plastics Magazinee and editorial director of Modern Plas tics Encyclopedia since 1936. IES! MORE e S *Im . OR t THEM! 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