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About Oregon emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 22, 1910)
OREGON EMERALD Editor-in-Chief, News Editor. . . Assistant. City Editor_ Assistants— Staff Reporters— ...Ralph Moores, ’12 . . .Wm. E. Lowell, ’ll ...A. E. Houston, '12 .R. B. Powell, ’12 .Fen Waite, ’13 . . . .Karl Onthank, ’13 .Walt. Bailey, ’12 .... Geo. Shantin, ’ 12 . Willetta Wright, 11 ...Edward Himes, ’12 . . .Mildred Bagley, 12 ...Lloyd Barzee. ’13 ....Erwin Rolfe, 13 ..Nell Hemenway, ’13 . . . Lenore Hansen, ’13 ...Elliott Roberts, ’13 Carin Degermark, ’13 ...Lucile Abrams. ’13 ....William Cass, ’14 ...Alfred Davies, ’1 + .... Hubert Starr, ’14 ...Oscar Haugen, ’14 . .Chester Fowler, ’14 BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager.D. L. Dobie, ’ll Advertising.R. C. Kennedy, ’12 Circulation . Circulation .Allyn F. Roberts. ’14 Published Wednesday and Saturday during the college year by students of the l NIVERSITY OF OREGON Application made for second class mail rates. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year ___-$l.iX) Single copy _ £5 Saturday, October 22, 1910. The Study of Politics It is a singular fact that the students of the University take little or no in terest in state or national politics. On tlie campus, one seldom hears po litical discussions, and, indeed, few of ns are sufficiently interested in what men and principles govern us to take the trouble to vote. It is probably in this lack of interest that U to be found the explanation of the fact to which Professor Howe recently called atten tion,—that, without exception, gradu ates of the University of Oregon, who are conservatives, or stand-patters. Conservatism, which means following the lines of least political resistance, requires less intense feeling and think ing than does radicalism, and it is this which probably accounts for ottr few insurgents. This is in direct contrast to condi tions in the European universities, which are the hotbeds of liberalism, and whose students form the nucleus of the radical parties. Neglecting the moral side of the ques tion—for civic morality undoubtedly re quires a knowledge of political condi tions—the study of politics in it' broad er and better sense, U too fruitful itt educative influences to be disregarded by anyone turning .at a liberal educa tion No education U complete without a knowledge of human nature, and human nature can nowhere be studied to hol ier advantage than in polities The recent prim.in campaign was tilled with incidents as sensational as the most exciting drama \ 11 kinds of men and till kinds of methods were in evidence. Fvery v-Ucr u s appealed to in a dozen or more different wavs. The suffrage of the state was constituted into a vast lahoraton ; men . ml principles were worked out. and da- result unerringly tabulated in the election returns Such elections afford unrivalled opportunities for observing' and studying human na ture Politico are likewise valuable for the stiulent of the specul sense, for it is ill politic- lh.it he -ees tried out his various theories on economic* and so ciology l'lieir practical results cannot he interpreted except through the stud> of polities, which is the human element in their application, lie finds that things are only accomplished, and reform- in stituted through compromise, and that politic- may make or mar -onie of the finest theories in the world. Politics arc a practical science, requiring, for their understanding, deep knowledge of things as they are Polities, however, are no more valu able to the student of the social sci ence- than to the psychologist Every campaign speech i- replete with niter esting examples of the ebb and flow of human emotions, and the struggle of ideas. The psychology of catching votes throughout the state is a science in itself.. It is through politics that we are gov erned, and a knowledge of politics is essential to every student who aspires to good citizenship. In themselves, they are one of the most broadening and in teresting of all studies, and concern whoever cares by what men or means he is governed. Doubtless the proposal to collect gen eral admission at the sophomore class hop. lias bee nexaggerated in its im portance and significance. The admission will keep no one away, and many no doubt will attend who would otherwise stay away from prin ciple! ?). Certainly everyone will get value received in the evening’s enjoy ment. The attitude of the sophomores is, however, a bit perplexing to the upper classmen who remember the pleasures of playing host and entertaining the col lege at their underclass parties. The financial side of the question was not so much in evidence, and with a few unnoticed exceptions, the calss tax was cheerfully paid. Of course, those who did not approve, or could not af ford it, did not pay, but the number was extremely small and nothing was thought of it. If the scheme is carried through, the sophomores’ will be the first underclass admission dance, and will probably set an invariable precedent for future af fairs of the kind. The class of 1913 should consider the pi u thoroughly and be sure of prevail ing class and college sentiment before it acts. MONTHLY TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER NEXT TIME First Issue Pleases Everybody —Football Number Next The first issue of the Oregon Monthly marie it' appearance last Wednesday, and amply justified the most sanguine predictions of Editor Collins and his staff. So encouraged are they hv the reception of this issue, that they .are forming elaborate plans for the next number, which will be devoted to foot ball and will be issued about November 15th. Editor Collins promises that this number will be "bijfcger. better and spicier” than the Freshman nitmner. The subject of football will be dis cussed by the best authorities from ev en conceivable point of view. Among the leading contributions will be arti cle' on "The Men Who Have Coached Oregon." "Oregon's Football Stars, ami a chronicle ■ f the sixteen years of football strife between Oregon and O V C. I la December i'-ue will be devoted to winter sports, such a' cross country, snecer and basketball. The athletic ac tAities f the co eds will also be dis cussed in that number. The January Monthh will probably be devoted to oratory and debate. Hitts trg s all students w ho have any literary inclination to bestir theni'cKes and write something for the Monthly He particularly desires that 11 poetical talent should contribute. Short football stories and articles for the Engineering section are also in de mand for the November number. Student' should hand their copy to the heads of the respective departments by the first of each month. The Girls’ Glee Club will meet in Villard 11 11 every Tuesday night at o'clock, and in the girl'’ gym on Friday afternoons at 4:00 As this is a new departure for the University, the management wishes to emphasize the importance of the support given the un 'ertaking Mrs T C Graham, nee Miss Kate Fullerton, V*0. is residing in Minneap olis Dr. Sheldon Has Supervision, With Corps of As-jistants The extension or correspondence work of the University is broadening rapid ly and is reaching out to all parts of the state to increase the influence and benefits of the college to the state at larg. Correspondence study work in the Uni versity of Oregon is under the general direction of the School of Education, with Dr. Sheldon as general director, Dr. Leonard as resident director, Miss Hair secretary, and Mr. Alderman a sort of field agent. The work of the department might be classed in three fields: The regular correspondence work, the lecture courss offred before clubs, Y. M. C. A., his torical societies, etc., and the work done in connection with the state teachers2 institutes. The lecture courses are not as yet well organized, but plans are being formed for presenting complete courses by this means. Dr. Gilbert, Professor Howe, Dr. Schaefer, Dr. Schmidt, Dr. Sheldon and others will deliver lectures at various places every wear in connec tion with this work. The work with the state teachers’ in stitutes is being done by Professor Al derman. Dr. Sheldon, President Camp bell and Proftssor Sweetser. These men attend the institutes held in different places over the state and deliver ad dresses to tht teachers and school pat rons assembled. The correspondence work proper is designed for teachers; for students who wish to prepare for the University and can not attend a good high school; for women’s clubs; for University students who are compelled to stay out of school; and for high school graduates who are unable to attend the University. Spe cial provision is made for graduate stu dents who wish to work for a Master’s degree. In general, the work is for all those who desire to do University studying and are unable to attend school at Eu gene. It is but a substitute for regulae University work, but it has been found to lie a satisfactory one. Last year the department showed an etrollment of about five hundred stu deets who took courses in Literature, gene. It is but a substitute for regular Mathematical Engineering. These branches of learning have been foond to adapt themselves most easily to this method of teaching, but the school SENATOR BOOTH SPEAKS AT Y. M. C. A. MEETING The address of Senator R. A. Booth was heard by fifty men at the meeting of the V. M C. A. in Deadv Hall last night. The theme, "Making a Living or a Life,” is particularly applicable to college men, and was presented in a clear and forcible manner. Senator Booth i> well known as an orator, and his reputation did not suffer in the least last night. One of the interesting features of the meeting was the V. M. C. A. quartette, which made it- first appearance last night. After the first number the sing ers were vociferously encored. Those who sang were: William Lai. first tenor; Robert Ferris, second tenor; \lex Martin, first bass; D. S. Lamm, second bass. This quartette will be one of the regular features of the V. M. C. A. meetings. Previous to the address. Edward Bai ley, chairman of the membership com mittee. read the names of eighty appli cants for membership. These were voted in as members of the Association. F M Brown. Secretary of the Uni versity V. M. C. A., will speak at the meeting next Friday night. LUCKEY’S Established 1869 OPTICAL GOODS FOUNTAIN PENS COLLEGE EMBLEMS Gillette Razors POCKET EDITION EXTRA BLADES Chambers Hardware We would appreciate your ac count. Interest paid on Time De posits and Savings Accounts. Merchants Bank Corner Seventh and Willamette T. G. Hendricks, Pres. S. B. Eakin, Vice Pres. P. E. 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